There is an audio level indicator bar near the bottom of the screen so you should keep a close watch on the audio level otherwise you may end up sounding like some of those stations on 20 and 75 that have the mic by their feet with the mic gain and compression controls set against the pin. Computer mics are more likely to be used at desktop distance, like a studio mic. Why? Well, mostly because radio mics are normally pretty noise canceling and are optimized to work at an inch or two from the mouth. After you connect and are announced, it's a poor time to find out you can't communicate in their language and I don't feel they should have to change for the new guy.Īs I mentioned, the transmit audio is very good, albeit different than what one is used to on the radio. I think this would be a good thing to have especially dropping in on another countries system. I can understand why it's set up like that but it would be nice to 'read the mail' and see what procedures are being used or just plain old read the mail while maintaining a low to no profile. On repeaters it's a voice announcement it lists you on the side of the screens of those using on line connections. It would be nice to be able to "lurk and learn" but as soon as you connect to a system, group or an individual, it announces your presence. At first I suspected it may be the number of current users although I don't recall ever seeing more than "2" listed even though upon connecting I saw 4 and 5 people already connected.
Connect requests go directly to the listee and he receives an audible signal. After the repeater list comes the individuals' list, which has a different icon. Also listed is location, sysop and whatever else information he/she entered. The first group is identified by an icon that indicates a repeater or link system. The screen shows the call signs of people currently on EchoLink. Here are a few observations and comments Over driving the mic will cut you to ribbons but more on that later. The audio quality is good and your audio stream doesn't fall into the "bit bucket" very much. It's pretty intuitive and I was impressed at how well it works despite my pathetic phone lines and anemic connect speeds. Something new to piddle with.Īfter downloading the latest version and getting registered, I was connecting and up and running. I kept hearing about EchoLink and had even heard it being used on a repeater. I've had my ticket 43 years now and in the last two years or so the shine has gone off the apple but I am eternally curious.
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