II. INCOMING CALLS:
(1) Hams calling into the 61 repeater via Echo Link, will be computer
announced followed by their callsign. The ham may then give a general
call or just monitor the repeater. All speak English but try to be patient
with those hams having foreign accents.
(2) Before returning a call always wait for the repeater reset tone, but
PLEASE DO RETURN THE CALL. Too many hams simply do not respond.
Let GMRA members be the exception and encourage participation.
(3) When turning it over to the other station, there will be a few seconds
delay before they come back. This is normal.
III. OUTGOING CALLS:
If you know of ham friends or repeaters worldwide that have Echo Link
and you would like to keep in touch with them, please send their
callsigns to Murray, K3BEQ at mgreen@erols.com and he will provide
you with a 2 or 3 digit speed dial number to connect to them. This will
make it much easier to remember and use. Just key up the 61 repeater,
identify and touch tone in the numbers. The EL will voice respond informing
you of the status of your request.
To disconnect from the station after a contact, key your mike and enter
touch tone pound # unless the distant station does it before you.
IV. ASSISTANCE/ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
(1) If you have a question or a problem using Echo Link via the repeater,
please do not hesitate to use the GMRA Google group reflector
at: gmramd@googlegroups.com or contact Murray, K3BEQ at
mgreen@erols.com or Bill, WA3GJD at bill@kisse.us
(2) Suggestions are most welcome.
(3) In the immediate future we will provide procedures on how to connect directly to a specific station's callsign or node number.
