ZS1I-L ALLSTAR - ECHOLINK GATEWAY
The ZS1I-L can be linked via Echolink or Allstar. PLEASE NOTE: Connections to reflectors and conference systems are NOT allowed. They tie up the network and are difficult to disconnect as a result of the simplex node.
General Guide Lines
1. Listen for a clear frequency before attempting a connection to a remote station.
2. Always announce your Call Sign before sending DTMF Commands to the system.
3. Listen for at least 10 seconds before transmitting after connecting to a remote station.
4. Key your microphone 1 second before transmitting or sending DTMF codes.
5. Leave 3 to 4 seconds between all transmissions.
6. Keep your transmissions short. Less than 90 seconds.
7. Disconnect after your conversation has ended. No monitoring of remote connections.
8. Do not connect then disconnect without at least giving your Call Sign.
Echolink – Node 108551
Any node in the network can make a direct connection to any other AllStar node in the world.
Once such a connection is made, that remote node becomes part of the local network.
Because of limitations in the EchoLink system architecture, it is only possible to have one instance of ZS1I-L registered with EchoLink. This means that one have to have a single point of entry and exit for EchoLink connections whether they are inbound or outbound.
As far as the EchoLink network is concerned, ZS1I-L - with its multiple nodes - is a single entity.
The ZS1I GRHub Allstar Node 49355 hosts the EchoLink gateway to the network.
It follows, then, that in order to make an outgoing EchoLink connection, you have to tell the ZS1I GRHub Allstar Node 49355 to do what you want.
Allstar treats ALL EchoLink node numbers as 6-digits long. Nodes with shorter numbers need to have leading zeroes added.
e.g. EchoLink node 1234 = AllStar Node 001234
Also, in order to distinguish EchoLink node numbers from AllStar numbers, the 6-digit number has to he prepended with a "3". So the example above becomes 3001234; a total of 7 digits.
Having constructed the number of the desired node, we need to issue the command to make the link.
If you are operating through ZS1I GRHub Allstar Node 49355, enter the DTMF code to tell the gateway to make the Echolink connection. Do not hesitate while executing the DTMF codes. The system may think you have ended your entry.
For example:* 3 3001234 will issue a connect request to EchoLink node 1234.
Note that Dialling a star ( * ) on its own will cause the local node to exit command mode. You will then have to use the *42480 sequence again to re-enter command mode.
When you are finished with your call, enter the disconnect sequence.
Key *1 (the disconnect command from the table above) followed by the node number.
For example *1 3001234. You will get a disconnect message/tone confirming what has happened.
Reminder: To use Echolink or AllStar please ensure that the network is not in use, identify yourself, announce your intentions and follow the procedure described above.
If you need any assistance in connecting to any AllStar- or Echolink node please feel free to contact the GRHub Adminstrator by clicking HERE
Finally and most importantly: Transmit - let radio amateurs know you are there. Start or answer a QSO and make new friends.
NEVER FEAR THAT YOU ARE "TYING UP THE NETWORK SYSTEM" - IT IS THERE TO BE USED.
Remember if you don't transmit, you mighty qualify for the new "QRT Certificate" HiHi!!
