This Echolink node radio is a Icom ID-800H set to 65 watts output power. The antenna is a Diamond F-23A at 40 feet AGL. The radio is set to Digital Voice, or DStar. The audio quality and range of the signal is significantly better than regular FM. The echolink interface controls an external fan and decodes the DTMF tones and sends them to the pic processor.   The pic then passes the decoded tones to the software (Echotime and Echolink). It can be used by any licensed Technician class or above amateur radio operator. The node is auto connected to the CARE HUB daily. This links the node into repeaters and links all over the USA and worldwide. This is a simplex system so other local stations may not hear you as it will not repeat your transmissions locally. Please pause a few seconds after the other station is done talking to allow anyone to break in should they need to and to allow the system to work properly.

You can also use your touch tone pad to get node information, the current weather and forecast or to connect and disconnect to other nodes. If you are connecting to other nodes, first disconnect the node from the CARE HUB by Pressing # then connect to the node you want by entering the number (or node shortcut) you wish to connect to. When done with your contact Press # to disconnect the node.

This radio system covers most of the I-80 Corridor from Emigrant Pass to Wells, Nevada.  Handheld friendly even at low power settings in Ryndon, Osino, the Adobe Range and Elko Mountain.

This system will also transmit weather warnings for the local area and NASA events.