OK, now we have decided the system is legal, and this is where the discussion has always ended.īefore we get to the next part, we need to discuss basic Amateur guidelines that we are all familiar with. This gray area, which does allow Echolink, at least in part, is largely due to the fact that Part 97 was written long before the Internet was ever created (which is another topic all it's own). Now keep in mind, so far we have only discussed the "system" itself being legal, basically due to a "technicality". This means that Part 97 is essentially "blind-folded" to any aspect outside the scope of Amateur Radio, and as long as the Echolink RF transmitter system is compliant (which is within the scope of Part 97), Then yes, the equipment that comprises the echolink apparatus, is indeed legal. So if we interconnect radio equipment with other technologies, such as the Internet, Part 97 can only govern the Amateur Radio aspect. The reason for this is that Part 97 does not govern the Internet or cell phones.
Lets start with the classic discussion regarding whether or not the "Echolink System" is actually legal. However, this is not a debate of it's "usefulness". I intend to provide a fresh look, one which has never been considered, and to possibly show that Echolink may not be legal after all. Once the applihoneyion set up and your call validated, the program will fetch data and will display a kind of Explorer listing users and repeaters currently online as shown above.Over the years, there have been many debates regarding the legalities of Echolink. In the worse case the validation is so long because the document you have sent does not proof that you are a licensed amateur. The validation delay can last between 1 hour and more than one day. Once your call sign is validated you will receive a node number to assign to your computer and a password to activate your connection to the EchoLink server. The validation request can be done by fax or letter or sending a copy of your ham certifihoneye (FCC, HAREC or equivalent) by email to the support team.
These two data will be used to valid your access on the system as without them curious and hackers will be already stopped at the portal. The only two conditions to meet are next : you must own a valid ham license (be listed in the callbook or licensed this year) and provide a valid email to EchoLink support team. The applihoneyion is configured in a few seconds. This is a 2.3 MB file that you must install on your PC following the wizard instructions. EchoLink is a freeware running under Windows 98/2000/XP, Linux or MacOS that you can download from the Internet.
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