[W5SFA] FT 991 - C4FM and Digital IDs and EchoLink

[Roger Klein]

Dennis,

 

Thanks for the additional info.  Good point about the latency with Echolink, I’ve noticed this the few times I’ve used it.  An obvious drawback is the added complexity to our repeater setup.

 

Before we expend any more effort, let’s see how much interest there is in the club.  So if anyone is interested, this is your chance to speak up…

 

73,

 

Roger

 

From: w5sfa [mailto:w5sfa-bounces at w5sfa.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Email
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 2:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [W5SFA] FT 991 - C4FM and Digital IDs and EchoLink

 

Roger,

 

    The problem I have with Echo Link is the latency using my smart phone.  When you toggle the key it takes a moment for it to key up the repeater, then you have to push it again to go back to receive.   I found I was many times doubling with others when trying to talk.  Most net control operators do the regular call ins, then ask if there are any Echo Link users wishing to check in's to allow for the latency issues.    It is doable but sure not as convenient as a radio.   I spoke with Bill Potter and had a conversation regarding the interface, and the cost is less than $100 but when I explained the setup we have now there are no more ports on the controller for the interface.  As we are using all three ports of the controller hence (VHF, UHF, & Columbus) .   I can look and see if there is a work around or maybe a sharing of ports that could be done.   If the club decides to pursue this I can call Ken at Arcom to address the sharing issue.  Let me know,    Bill also volunteered to help us  set it up.   

 

Dennis H. Cody

dhcody at att.net

281-844-0985

 

From: w5sfa [mailto:w5sfa-bounces at w5sfa.org] On Behalf Of Roger Klein
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 12:06 PM
To: w5sfa at w5sfa.org
Subject: Re: [W5SFA] FT 991 - C4FM and Digital IDs and EchoLink

 

Dennis,

 

Thanks…I will pose the same question as Dan – can you provide more detail?

 

John’s question was about being able to join the club’s net when on the road.  I’d like to do that as well.  Using a non-club repeater doesn’t really address that.  This may end up being a moot point, if there isn’t much interest in doing this – or if there isn’t some technical or cost barrier – but I’d like to give it due diligence!

 

73,

 

Roger

 

From: w5sfa [mailto:w5sfa-bounces at w5sfa.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Cody
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 11:08 AM
To: S F A Reflecor Club Reflector
Subject: Re: [W5SFA] FT 991 - C4FM and Digital IDs and EchoLink

 

I echo Dan's thoughts on echo link.   

 

Bill Potter in Chappel Hill has echo link on one of his all star repeaters.    Washington Club has analogue repeaters and only one of those  does C4.    145.390.   

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