{"product_id":"echolink-for-beginners-2nd-edition-paperback","title":"Echolink for Beginners 2nd Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Schell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Practical, What-You-Need-to-Know Guide to Getting on Echolink \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEcholink is a powerful system for linking the worlds of amateur radio and the Internet. You can link your PC, Android, iPhone, iPad or handheld radio to repeaters, individuals, or conferences located anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. And because it's all digital, you get crystal clear, digital sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are a licensed Amateur Radio operator (ham), now you can communicate with other hams directly over the Internet, using streaming audio technology. Complex interfacing isn't necessary to get started with Echolink. All you need is either a Windows PC with a microphone or an Apple iOS or Android device (iPads, iPods, Nexus, iPhone, Samsung, etc.). Yes, all you need to start is an app on your smartphone, there are no other costs involved. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short book gives you a practical, step-by-step walkthrough of all the options to set up your Echolink \"Station.\" From registering your call sign with Echolink to installing the software on your PC, Android, or Apple device and making your first calls to individuals, ham repeaters, or conferences. This book covers everything you need to get started. The book boils down the vast amount of unnecessary technical information that can be found on the Echolink website (and other websites). It really is all-you-need-to-know. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition now adds a new chapter, \"Sysop Mode,\" which covers basic interfacing between your computer and a radio. It uses the example of connecting up a Baofeng UV-5R radio with a SignaLink device to use as an Echolink node. This step-by-step example works easily for this common radio, and is easily modified to suit other radios. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find step-by-step tutorials on how use your radio or dongle to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall and configure the software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect to Conferences, the \"Chat rooms\" of Echolink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink to distant amateur radio repeaters repeaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink to individuals without knowing their location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetup a linked radio to allow you to access Echolink from your handheld radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short book gives you a simple step-by-step walkthrough of all the options to set up your Echolink station using dozens of screenshots and many examples. The whole process is detailed, from registering your call sign with the Echolink network to installing the Echolink software on your PC or mobile device and making your first calls to individuals, ham repeaters, or conferences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730677960767,"sku":"9781518654343","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0906a9f37b525476ef4747b9774914cf.webp?v=1765126523","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/echolink-for-beginners-2nd-edition-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}