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

[Blake Bowers]

Let me put something together in the next few days. I am deploying back to
the desert on Friday but I will try to get some information and equipment
to you

On Wed, Oct 10, 2018, 9:08 PM Dan White <dan at dandlfarms.com> wrote:

> Show us how. Sounds like it would solve a lot of problems.  Dan
>
> *From:* Blake Bowers <bbowers301 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:38 PM
> *To:* Mail List for the W5SFA Radio Club <w5sfa at w5sfa.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [W5SFA] FT 991 - C4FM and Digital IDs and EchoLink
>
> What about setting up a remote base, accessed via the net using Skype?
> It works with analog radios, no reason it would not work with digital
>
> On Wed, Oct 10, 2018, 2:48 PM Dennis Email <dhcody at att.net> wrote:
>
>> 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 <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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