Ver 3.2.2
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03/02/2010
This is a simple to use add on
for the PC User running Windows. It is used in conjunction with the EchoLink program. The idea of the program
is to provide some of the many features of EchoLink into and easy and
controllable interface for the PC User. The EchoLink program must be installed for this add on
to work. There are many features that can be used by normal PC users and Admin
of conferences. Some of the many features include Easy to use Menu screen with
visual indicators showing what is happening, Echo Friends, Text Box Chat with
Graphics, Text box greetings, Conference Controller, Conference Filer, Net
Scheduler, Updates within the program and much more.
Installing
The Program
About / Updates
- Conference Admin -
Conference Controller -
Connect History -
Echo Friends -
Net Control - Net Scheduler
- PC User -
Text Box Chat - Text Box
Greetings - Text Box Messages
- Backup
Data Files -
Installing the Program - FAQ's
Many thanks to Ian MI1CCU for all his
input and Ideas and the testing of the program
Please note I have changed the
downloader from version 3.2.0 onwards. Uninstall any older versions
- This is the Full Version of
the program with all the facilities
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Check out the EchoProducer program for
your link or repeater click here for website
A BIG Thank You to
Jonathan K1RFD for providing
EchoLink. Without it this program EchoPCUser would not have been possible.
The EchoLink program is
provided FREE as is the EchoPCUser add-on.
Initial Setup
If you need download
instructions check out
Installing The Program
You must have EchoLink
installed and running before installing EchoPCUser
Download the EchoPCUser.zip software into
a directory unzip the software (4 files) and Run Setup
C:\Program Files\EchoPCUser\ is
where the program places its files. You must let the program install in
the default directory.
Updates to the program can be
checked and checked from the program and updated. See below for update
information.
24 hour PC Clock
Make
sure your Windows clock is on 24 hour time. To do this, go to the Windows
control panel, make sure it is in "Classic View" and choose "Region and
Language Options." Then, click Customize. Choose the tab labelled "Time."
Under the Time Format pull-down menu, choose "HH:mm:ss." Click OK, Then OK
again, and Windows should now be showing the time in 24 hour format.
One more
important note
We are sorry
to report that this program is not compatible with EchoTime, so please
deactivate EchoTime before attempting to use this software or if you do
wish to use the EchoTime program deactivate EchoPCUser as you
cant run both at the same time.
Frequently
Asked Questions
If you have a problem
when running the program check out the FAQ section at the bottom of the
page first as you may get your answer to your problem there.
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Welcome to
EchoPCUser +
Conference Controller
PC User
Main PC User screen shown connected to
a conference
- Conference screen
- The screen above will be displayed when you
are connected to a conference. Less information is shown when connected
to other Users, Links or Repeaters. The Station Talking and Last Station
To TX boxes will disappear. The small button on the top left will change
the size of the font larger or smaller depending on your visual
requirements
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- Time Out Timer
- This option is for information Only and will
give an indication of the time elapsed when you or a station on the
system is transmitting. Different time out settings can be set to
correspond to the conference or repeater you are connected to. when the
countdown timer reaches 60 seconds 2 beeps will be heard and again when
the time out timer reaches 10 seconds from time out with a beep every
second.
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- Last Connected
- This displays the last station that was
connected to you
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- Receive / Transmit Mode
- This indicator will display when you are
receiving or transmitting. It will turn red when transmitting
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- IP TX OFF / ON
- This indicator displays when transmissions are
from the internet. It will turn red when transmitting
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- List As Busy
- This button when clicked will put your node
into or out of Busy mode. This option is used if you do not wish any
other station to connect to you.
Listen Only
This button when clicked will put your node
into or out of Listen Only mode. This option is used to inform
other station you are listening only. The TX / RX button is disabled
when in this mode
- Station Talking
- This shows the station that is transmitting or
a water mark showing that station that last transmitted. The small
button will change the size and information shown
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- Last stations to TX
- The last stations to transmit will be
displayed here showing the call sign and node information.
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- EchoLink Screen
- This screen displays the extra information
that is sent from a connected station. The small button just above the
screen and to the right will show that Echo Friends panel.
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- Chat Box
- This displays only the filtered chat text. If
the Chat screen is clicked on it will open up that main Text Box Chat
screen. The small button on the top left will change the size of the
font larger or smaller depending on your visual requirements
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- Hide All Open Screens
- If you have multiple screens open clicking
this button will close all of them leaving the main consol screen
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- Disconnect / Disconnect all
- The Disconnect button when clicked will
disconnect the station that is in the text box. The last station
connected will be automatically entered in the text box here but can be
changed if required. The Disconnect All button will disconnect all nodes
connected to you.
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- TX / RX
- This button will put you into Transmit /
Receive mode by clicking on the button and clicking it again to change
state. Once clicked the space bar will have the same effect until you
click on something else. When in TX the button will turn red. When in RX
and connected to another station the button will be in green and if no
station connected will be in grey. This is a good indicator to show if
you are connected to a station or not. The button will only function
when there is a station connected.
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- Show / Hide Menu
- This option will display / Hide the
Options Menu shown below. When one of the options are clicked this menu will disappear and
the selected option will appear. There is no restriction on the amount of
options that you have at any one time. See further down for detailed information
on each of the options. There are some options not shown in the menu and these
will be accessible in the appropriate function windows.
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Conference Admin
Main ADMIN PC User screen shown
connected to a conference
This consol is the same as the normal
PC user consol with added features as can be seen which has been brought forward
from the Conference Controller part of the program. This is to assist the admin
of a *Conference*. when the password entered in the main Conference controller
has been entered and accepted by the conference the green "Admin Enabled" will
appear indicating that the admin functions are available to you.
Extra features for Admin
4 small conference selection buttons
are displayed clicking these buttons will Disconnect / Connect you to a
Conference you have ADMIN rights. If you hover over the buttons with your mouse
it will display the conference name you have entered in the main conference
controller part of the program. See below for more information on the use of the
conference controller. (Tip) By clicking on the information window in Admin mode
will open up the Conference Controller.
Clicking on one of the 3 "Last stations
to TX" call signs will open an action menu which will enable an admin to take
any action required with a troublesome node.
Disconnect Last and Mute Last (Timed)
buttons are available which will enable an admin to take any action required
with a troublesome node.
The long connected list panel will list
all connected nodes connected to the conference these nodes can be put in
alphabetical order if required and if one of the nodes in the list is clicked
with the mouse will open an action menu which will enable an admin to take any
action required with a troublesome node. (Tip) By clicking on the count down
before re fresh at the top right it will reduce the time before the next re
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Echo Friends
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EchoFriends
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This is a handy option that
enables you to store some of your Echo Friends.
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Con/Disc
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Clicking this button simply
connects or disconnects the selected Echo Friend
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Stay Con
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When ticked the selected
Echo Friend will automatically connect. I have put a delay here this
delay can be up to 45 seconds before the connection is made. During the
news file playing when stations are disconnected your Echo Friend will
not connect until the news has finished.
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Save
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Saves your amended data
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Text Box Chat
Text Box Chat Screen on left
is normal text mode and screen on right is the enlarged text. The text size
can be changed by clicking the small button at the top left of the text
screen.
This option uses the EchoLink text
box facility but in a more fun graphical way. Messages can be sent to other
nodes that are connected to you or the conference you are connected to.
Simply enter your message to send and either press the entre key or click on
the send button. The small button on the top left will change the size of
the font larger or smaller depending on your visual requirements
- Hide Extra Button
- The Hide Extra button will reveal or hide
some extra tools that you can use in your chat box.
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- Show Chat Box When Message Received
- This option when ticked will make the chat
box pop up so as it can be seen when a text chat is received.
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- Text Filter
- Entre a words into one of the filter boxes
that would be in a sentence that would appear in your text box. If
the word is detected then the complete sentence is not displayed
in the text box. This option is not case sensitive
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- Case Sensitive
- This option when ticked will make the
filter word case sensitive. When not ticked all filter words
upper or lower case messages will filtered
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- Extra Message Call
- This option enables you to add a 2nd
callsign that can be used for messages, This is useful as senders of
messages forget to add the -L or -R to some of the callsigns so
having an alternate call helps stop this problem. Sometime your call
is different to your node callsign so this option enables you to put
your own call as the extra message callsign.
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- Smiley's
- Here you can add smiley's to your text.
Only stations that are running the EchoChat text box will see the
smiley pictures. To select a smiley simply hover over the picture
that you wish to add to your text message and either click on the
picture or wait for the tool tip as it will show the key press that
you would need to enter.
- Some other smiley's that are not shown are
:loo - :beer - :skull - :xmas - :monk - :PeterEI4JR
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- Time stamp
- You can select to time stamp messages that
are received or transmitted
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- Text Box messages
- This option is shown below
- Private Message
- This section is a text only option where
you can send a messages to a node that is connected directly or a
conference that you are connected to. Simply enter the callsign and
any extensions like -L or -R, Type your message and click on send
when finished. If the station receives your message you will get and
acknowledgment message back saying Message Received. If the station
is on line and connected to the system that you are connected to
then they will get the message. If you get no acknowledgment then
they will not have had the message put in there Private Message box.
The private message box will automatically open if you receive a
message
- Send a Red Box Message to Sysop
- This option is where you can send messages
to the sysop of a node into his high alert Red Message Box..
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Text Box Messages
Text Box
Messages
- Messages Time Stamping
- When this option is ticked your Text Box
Messages will be time stamped.
- Greeting Messages
- This option enables you to automatically send
greeting messages to stations connecting to your node.
- Select the message that you want sent on the
connection of a station to you node. Messages can be up to 160
characters.
- Messages 1 to 9 can be amended and saved.
Message 10 simply says a station as connected or disconnected.
- Randomise Greeting
- This option when clicked will randomise
message 1 to the number selected. The will enable you to have a random
message sent each time a node connects to you.
- Delay Before Sending Message
- A delay can be added before your message is
sent. I have found 3 seconds is about right
Option 10 Auto selected
We have found that there are a few
stations forget to set the messages to option 10 when connecting to a
Repeater, Link or *CONFERENCE* so this option will be automatically set
for you as this will stop the unnecessary text going over the Conference
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Connect History
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This simply keeps a record
while the program is running who has connected to your node. Showing the
Time the station connected also the Call of the station there name and IP
address.
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Net
control is accessible from the conference controller. This option
enables admin for remote nodes to access them from this panel. Simply
add the URL and a comment as shown above. I have added a QRZ lookup,
Current Logins, Proxy List, EchoLink and eQSL buttons. This panel is
sizable.
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This option will enable you to hold possible drive
time nets
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Each section has the day of the week and time the
net starts.
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Enter the connect node / conference call sign is
that you want to connect to for the net.
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If you want the node to be disconnected after the
allotted time you set on the Disconnect Net Call sign After time simply tick
the Use Disconnect Timer tick box.
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If you want all stations connected to your node at
the time of the net simply tick the Disconnect All tick box.
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If you want your node set to busy while the net is
in operation simply tick the Show Busy box. the Busy status will end at the
end of the net time.
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The Future Date Net Scheduler enables you to set a
date and time in the future.
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You you do not want to connect to a node but just keep
it local simply enter LOCAL into the Net Call Box
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Conference Controller
Download Conference Controller
3.1.5
The Conference Controller
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The Conference Controller is a simple
to use utility that allows the PC User Sysop/Owner of a conference or their
admin controllers to send some of the commands with a click of a button.
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The bridge software that is used for
the conferences accepts commands normally via the text input on
EchoLink.
This utility is not to replace this function but to assist and make some
of the more used commands easier to enter. If you do not have admin
rights on one of the conferences you will still be able to use the
Graphical Text
box and associated Text Filters. Up
to 20 pre set messages can be sent to the text box. All functions will not be
available until you have logged into your conference with your Admin /
Sysop
password.
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Conference
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Enter
your conference name example *IRELAND* . There are 10
conferences that can be held in the system these are selected by
clicking the button 1 to 10. Conference
By clicking on one of the
buttons (1,2 or 3 etc) this will select the conference, disconnect all
connected and connect the selected conference. The conference status
will be shown.
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Password
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Enter
your password. You can log on as ether as an Admin or Sysop by selecting
the appropriate button. ONLY do this when not connected to any other
station as the connected stations will see your passwords.
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Type
Message or Dot Command
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You can send messages to the users and all messages will be time stamped
via the Chat Text so
as on their system they will see your local time that the message was
sent. Use it as you would use the text message window in the
EchoLink
program.
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Any of
the Conference dot commands and be sent from here. Example .mute call
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Connect
Station to Conference
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These
fields enable you to put 2 stations that you may wish to connect with a
simple click of the appropriate button.
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Save you
settings
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When you
have completed your input click on the Save Conference, Password and
Stations Settings Button. Your setting will load in next time you start
the program.
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There
are a lot of commands with the bridge conference program and I have only
put my most commonly used commands. Im sure that your needs could be
different to mine.
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Alt key
plus the underscored letter on the buttons will give you quick access to
those functions.
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Lurk / De Lurk
When button pressed enables you node to be Invisible / Visible to
others on the conference
Mute
Station
When
pressed asks for the call of the station to be muted. When entered and
OK is clicked the station is muted and a message sent to the text screen
telling the offending station that they have been muted.
Disconnect Talking Station
This button
enables you to disconnect the station that is causing a problem while
they are transmitting. (Ver 1.02 of thebridge onward)
Mute
Talking Station
This
button enables you to mute the station that is causing a problem while
they are transmitting. This is very useful as once they are muted other
action can be taken.
Mute
Message
When
clicked asks for a call sign and when entered and OK is clicked a
message is sent to the text screen telling the offending station that
they have been muted. Normally you would use this if you have used the
Mute Talking Station button as that button only mutes the talking
station.
The mute
message sent
***
CALL*** You have been Muted from the server due to your link or a link
connected to you causing a problem. When problem sorted disconnect and
reconnect to remove the Mute. <<Admin>>
Unmute
All
Unmutes
all muted stations connected to the conference.
You may need to click on the text box tab to see some of the replies
from the conference
Unmute
1 Station
When call
sign is entered and the muted station will be unmuted and a message sent
via the text box **** CALL **** You have been UnMuted.
<<Admin>>.
Who
Is Muted
When
clicked shows all stations who are muted.
Connect
station
Enables
you to connect a station to the conference.
Disconnect
Station
Disconnects the selected station from the conference.
Ban
Station
Offending
stations are banned from the conference. You also have the option to
only Time Ban the station.
Message sent with the timed ban will be
"Conference Name (11:51) ** CALLSIGN ** You have been Disconnected and
Restricted from connecting to the Conference for a short time due to
your link / link connected to you causing a problem. <<Admin Bot>>"
Remove
Ban
Station
removed from the ban list.
Who
Is Banned
See who
is on the banned list.
List
Users
Show
stations who are logged on to the Conference
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Reset Conf Connect
- If
this button is clicked it will Disconnect and Reconnect you to the
conference putting the admin password. In come cases if you have a bad
internet connection it is necessary to do this so you have control of
the conference
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- Auto Con/Disc station to/From Conference
- This option enables the sysop of a conference
when logged on to connect or disconnect up to 2 selected stations to or
from their conference on the selected days and times entered.If any of
the times are not required simply enter "99" in the required fields
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Utils
- This
section has been added to enable you to see an updated list of stations
connected to the conference
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Refresh
Conference Listing
- The
listing refresh is now automatic. (Many Requests for this)
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List Users
- Ticking
the Use option will send the .list command to the conference so as you can
see the stations in the panel who is connected. This will repeat every 60
seconds. The use option will disappear and the list option will be
automatically start when you are using the conference filter. You will not
be able to repeatedly press the list button as the bridge will not
allow this. Normally there must be a gap of 35 seconds before a re-list can
be achieved..
When List Users
option in use the information is sent to a website that is accessible by
using the Conference Stats Button. Other nodes that is using this option
will also be seen. This is experimental at the moment
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Attributes
- This
option when clicked will show you you the attributes meanings ( The letters
at the end of the list callsigns)
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Stay
Connected
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When
ticked the conference will stay connect and automatically re connect if
disconnected. Note if you have been disconnected you will need to click
the appropriate log on button to log you back into the conference
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Conference selection
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By
clicking on one of the buttons (1,2 or 3) this will select the
conference, disconnect all connected and connect the selected
conference. The conference status will be shown.
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- Conference Stats
- This option will let
you view the EchoProducer / Conference Controller Stats. Information is
collected from my programs and placed on the website. To get your ststs
you will need to run the latest EchoProducer / Conference controller
programs and have admin rights.
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- Conference Connected
- When the selected conference is connected this
will be displayed.
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- Auto Enter Admin Password
- When ticked the auto enter admin password on
reconnect box
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Admin Button
- The
admin button Sends the Admin Password when the conference is connected and
is only available while the "Auto Enter Admin Password" box is un-ticked
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Time Stamp All
Messages
- This
option when ticked will time stamp all messages that you receive
through the text box
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Stop dot
commends showing
- When
ticked if another station connects to your node they will not see the Dot
commands that you send. This is especially useful when the ".list" command
is sent every 35 seconds to refresh the list of connected stations to the
Conference.
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Auto Mute
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option when ticked will automatically mute a station or stations exceeding a
set key down mute time. A 1 minute warning in the text box is given before the
mute is put in place. When the station s muted another warning is sent
saying that a mute has been put in place. If stations do not leave enough
gap between over's this has the same effect as key down and the station
talking at the end of the set time in minutes will be muted. The mute can be removed
by the stations muted simply by disconnecting and reconnecting to the
Conference server. Information is put in the text box what the muted station
has to do.
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Send Pre set message
- This
option enables you top have a pre set message that can be sent when the send
button is clicked.
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- Disconnect Talking Station
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This button
enables you to disconnect the station that is causing a problem while
they are transmitting. (Ver 1.02 of thebridge onward)
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Mute
Talking Station
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This
BIG button enables you to mute the station that is causing a problem while
they are transmitting. This is very useful as once they are muted other
action can be taken.
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- Text Box Message
- This Button opens a panel where you can store
and use pens the pre set message screen See Below
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Who
Is Muted
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When
clicked shows all stations who are muted.
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Unmute
All
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Unmutes
all muted stations connected to the conference.
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Timed Ban / Mute
- This button opens the Ban and Mute options
Net
Control Button
Can be
used for remote control of nodes See below.
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Multi
Connecter
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This option when clicked will give you the option to connect /
disconnect up to 40 stations quickly to your conference.
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DTMF Mute /
Un Mute
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This option enables the Admin / Sysop to remotely Mute or Un-Mute
selected nodes. Enter the Node call sign, Mute / Un mute DTMF code. When
a station is muted or un muted in this manor there is a warning sent to
the text box informing the muted node also a message transmitted by RF
on the link where the command was sent.
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DTMF Un
Mute ALL
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This option enables the Admin / Sysop to remotely Un-Mute all muted
nodes in the conference. Enter the Un mute DTMF code. When a station is
un muted in this manor a message transmitted by RF on the link where the
command was sent saying that all stations have been un muted.
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DTMF
Disconnect / Connect
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This option enables the Admin / Sysop to remotely Disconnect or Connect
a selected node. Enter the Node call sign, Connect / Disconnect
DTMF code. When a station is Connected or Disconnected in this manor
there is a warning message transmitted by RF on the link where the
command was sent
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DTMF
Conference Connect
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This option enables the Admin / Sysop to remotely Connect to one of the
3 conferences that has been selected above using DTMF. If the stay
connected option has been selected then the DTMF selected conference
will become the conference that will stay connected. If the Auto connect
option above has been ticked then upon connection to the conference the
Admin password will be sent.
Extra Commands Side Panel
The Show Extra button is used to display or hide the
extra commands ( Button changes from Show Extra to Hide Extra)
- I have
had requests for an extra panel that shows when requested to enable easy
access to the most used commands Mute, Un Mute and Disconnect.
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RESET
Disconnect and Re Connect
- I have
added a panel that will display the connected stations and information. This
is not all that successful at the moment as it will not display correct when
a station connects to you and then disconnects so I have introduced the
RESET button which disconnects ALL and reconnects to your selected
conference which gives you the listing of all connected to the conference.
If you have your node set not to accept any connections this works great and
is very useful.
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Connect
station
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Enables
you to connect a station to the conference.
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Mute
Message
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When clicked
asks for a call sign and when entered and OK is clicked a message is sent to
the text screen telling the offending station that they have been muted.
Normally you would use this if you have used the Mute Talking Station button
as that button only mutes the talking station
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The mute
message sent
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***
CALL*** You have been Muted from the server due to your link or a link
connected to you causing a problem. When problem sorted disconnect and reconnect to remove the Mute. <<Admin>>
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Disconnect
Station
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Disconnects
the selected station from the conference.
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Mute
Station with Message
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When
pressed asks for the call of the station to be muted. When entered and
OK is clicked the station is muted and a message sent to the text screen
telling the offending station that they have been muted. There is a
timed Un-Mute option that can be selected before the button is clicked. If
ticked and the button pressed the selected station will be muted and a timer
will start and when the allotted time has elapsed the selected will be
un-muted and a message sent to the text box informing offending station has
been unmuted.
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Mute
Station with NO Message
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As above
but without a message. If ticked and the button pressed the selected
station will be muted and a timer will start and when the allotted time has
elapsed the selected will be un-muted and a message sent to the text box
informing offending station has been unmuted.
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- Disconnect Last Talking Station
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This button
enables you to disconnect the Last Talking station that is causing a problem while
they are transmitting. (Ver 1.02 of thebridge onward)
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Mute
Last Talking Station
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This
button enables you to mute the Last Talking station that is causing a problem while
they are transmitting. This is very useful as once they are muted other
action can be taken. Yu now have the option of sending the Time,
Callsign and a message saying that the offending station has been Time
Muted. The time panel will open showing the station muted and the set time
that the station will be unmuted
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Unmute
All
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Un mutes
all muted stations connected to the conference.
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Unmute 1 Station with Message
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When call
sign is entered and the muted station will be unmuted and a message sent
via the text box **** CALL **** You have been UnMuted.
<<Admin>>.
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Unmute 1 Station with NO Message
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As above
with no Message
Timed Ban
This
button will take you to the Timed ban / Un-Ban setup
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Sysop Power Text Box Filter
This option enables you to have a little
more control of the conference text box. When selected words are
seen in the text box action can be taken. This is very useful
when you have station advertising on your conference or annoying
text that appear. This option is accessible via the Conference
Controller panel.
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Conference Filter
The conference
filter is is used to control the connected station that have the
EchoLink Multi Conferencing set on there nodes. We have so many
on the *IRELAND* conference we had the situation where nodes
were piggybacking of the back of some connected nodes and may
have caused a problem with CW idents, DTMF playing etc and the
directly connected node got the blame and ended up muted or
kicked from the server because of others. We found that not
allowing multi conferencing cured the problem.
This option does
not stop a node connecting to your conference it simply take set
action when they transmit.
It is suggested
that only one station running the filter at any one time on your
conference
For this to
work correctly make sure that the Text Box Chat is enabled.
- Containing Both
words
- Both words or symbols
must be in the "Station Talking" field for the condition is true and
Disconnect the talking station. Both the "[" and "]" should be left as
this is used to highlight a node that has Multi Conferencing set.
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- Constant Filter
- This option enables to
to have a nodes permanently in your filter. The small button to the
right of the field when clicked simply clears the selected field.
- Changing Filter
- These fields will
change when the timed filter is active and place any node that
has Multi Conferencing enabled into one of the fields. The
"Clear All Changing Filters" clears all the Changing filters
fields.
- Beacon
Filter in Use Every 30 Minutes
- This option hen
ticked sends a message every 30 minutes to the text box
informing all connected users that the conference filter is in
operation the message sent is
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"Multi Conferencing
Filter Active. If you have Multi Conferencing set on your node
Please disable it. Thank You. << Admin >>"
- Station List
- When the "List Users
and Add Conferences to Filter" button is clicked this will display all
stations connected and each node that has Multi Conferencing set is
highlighted with "##". These stations are put in the Changing Filter
fields in readiness if the stations tries to transmit.
Depending what you
want the filter to do you simply select Disconnect, Mute,
Disconnect Now or
Monitor Only. If ether Disconnect or Mute is selected when a
node trips the filter the action you have selected is acted upon
and a message sent into the text box accordingly. If the option
selected is to disconnect the node the message is sent first so
they know why they have been disconnected also any restriction
time added to the message. The time restriction is the time that
the timer has left before re set.
- Sort List
- When clicked
this will put the node list into alphabetic order when pressed
again will put the list back to normal
- Stations
Disconnected
- This panel shows all
the stations that have been disconnected from your server also the time
added for reference
- Exceptions
- This enables you to set
an exception which will allow maybe another conference that you want
connected to your conference and not have any action taken when it is
used.
- Timed Filter
- When ticked this
activates the Timed filter option that will check the filter and tack
the selected action when the time has been reached
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- Use Auto Re-Set
- When ticked will reset
your connection to the conference you the admin
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- Allow Main *Conf*
- When ticked will allow
all connected conferences like *IRELAND*, *AUSSIE* etc to send
conference traffic (exception for all main *Conferences*)
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- Allow thebridge and
EchoIRLP
- When ticked will allow
all connected nodes using thebridge software. A good majority of
conferences and EchoIRLP uses thebridge software
- Use Filer
- When ticked this
activates the filer
If you are a
conference owner and want to be able to use this option you must
apply to Peter EI4JR at
peter@ei4jr.com.
for
it to be switched on for you Ino need from you is Your Name,
Callsign the node that you will be running the program
from for example " Name Peter, Call EI4JR, Node EI2IPG-R"
Action Menu
- The
Action menu will appear when you left click on the call sign located in
the Last Station to Talk field.
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Admin to Sysop Red Box Message
- Admin to Sysop Red Box Messages
- This option is where you can send messages
to the sysop of a node into his high alert Red Message Box. If you
needed to mute a node you can send the owner a message station why
you have taken admin measures to control the conference
- Callsign of Node to send message to
- Simply Enter the FULL callsign of the node
to where the message is to be sent. This callsign will automatically
be entered if you have used the Mute Last Talking option in the
Admin Conference Controller section.
- Send Message as a Quote
- When the this option is ticked the
message will be sent as a quote message.
- Send
- When the Send Button is clicked
the adjacent pre set message will be sent to the callsign
entered and sent to the node owners Red Box Message box
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Messages For Sysop's
Attention
This screen will only appear if a message
for the sysop has been left. Messages like Mute's, Automated Disconnects
and other messages will be shown here that is addressed to your
node. The information will
include the Date - Time - Who sent the message and the message.
The automated messages if addressed to
your node will be displayed as above. This is very useful as you
will know if there has been a problem with your node.
Messages can be manually sent sent using
the text box or text box chat to the sysop of the node using the
syntax of star star callsign of the node star star and then your
message. for example **EI2IPG-R** Your Message. You can
leave off the " -L or -R " example **EI2IPG** or **ei2ipg** so a
message sent informing the sysop of a problem or just a general
message would look like this "**EI2IPG-R** Your node
sounded good today de Peter EI4JR". Remember this only works
with nodes running this software
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Timed Ban / Un-Ban /
Timed Un-Mute
This option enables
the sysop of a conference server to ban a station for set
periods of time.
This is most useful
when you know when there are Drive time nets or other type of
nets that you do not wish going through your conference. It
seems a bit drastic to place a ban on a station but this is done
due to stations having auto connect active on there system.
Set the Callsign,
Days of the week, Start ban time and Un-Ban time
This obviously
could be used for punishing timed bas as well. Use this option
wisely and with full consent of the station you are placing a
ban on
Timed
Un-Ban
If ticked and
the button pressed from the Conference controller the selected
station will be banned and a timer will start. A message sent to
the text box informing offending station has been Time Banned. When the allotted
time has elapsed the selected station will be un-banned.
Callsign and set minutes can be changed at any time. The Use
Un-Ban tick box must be ticked to start the
timer. The Timed Un Ban message will be "Conference Name
**** CALLSIGN **** Re-Connect Restriction has been removed.
<<Admin Bot>>"
Timed Un-Ban data is not saved.
Timed
Un-Mute
If ticked and
the button pressed from the Conference controller the selected
station will be muted and a timer will start. When the allotted
time has elapsed the selected station will be un-muted and a
message sent to the text box informing offending station has
been un muted. Callsign and set minutes can be changed at any
time. The Use Un-Mute tick box must be ticked to start the
timer. Timed unmute message will be "Conference Name ****
CALLSIGN **** You have been UnMuted. <<Admin Bot>>" Timed Un-Mute data is not saved.
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Text Box
Messages
Text Box
Messages 1 & 2
This option
enables you to send up to 20 pre set messages messages via the Chat Text
Box.
Simply enter the data into the required fields. Click the send button to
send your pre set message. Please note that the messages will only be
sent to the text box when you have a station connected to you.
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Backup Data Files
This option is useful
to transfer your files to another computer and enables you to backup your
configuration files that are held in
C:\Program Files\EchoPCUser\.directory. Simply make or
select a directory that you want to save you .ini file to be saved in and
click the Backup ini Files button.
To put the backed up
.ini files back in to place is a simple matter of manually copying the
backed up files into the
C:\Program Files\EchoPCUser\. directory.
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The EchoPCUser INI Files can be found
C:\Program Files\EchoPCUser\.
There is a backup facility in the program which can be accessed from the
"About" button from the main menu.
echogreeting.ini
textmessage.ini
netscheduler2.ini
ConfFilter.ini
messageforsysop.ini
textmessagered.ini
PowerFilter.ini
echofriends.ini
ban.ini
pcuser.ini
echoadmin.ini
echonet2.ini
messagebox.ini
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Installing
the program
You must have EchoLink
installed and running before installing EchoPCUser
Download the EchoPCUser.zip software into
a directory unzip the software (4 files) and Run Setup
C:\Program Files\Conference
Controller is
where the program places its files. You must let the program install it in
the default directory.
Updates to the program can be
checked and checked from the program and updated.
Run the setup program and you
will see the following screens. Let the program install into the default
directory
Click OK
Click on the button with the arrow
pointing tot it. Let the program install in the default directory
Click the continue button
The program will now start to install
Click OK
You would now start the program as you
would do with any other program by clict on the windows Start button -- Programs
-- PC User & Conference Controller -- Then click the PCUser & Conference
controller button
The above screens when using Windows XP
24 hour PC Clock
Make
sure your Windows clock is on 24 hour time. To do this, go to the Windows
control panel, make sure it is in "Classic View" and choose "Region and
Language Options." Then, click Customize. Choose the tab labelled "Time."
Under the Time Format pull-down menu, choose "HH:mm:ss." Click OK, Then OK
again, and Windows should now be showing the time in 24 hour format.
One more
important note
We are sorry
to report that this program is not compatible with EchoTime, so please
deactivate EchoTime before attempting to use this software or if you do
wish to use the EchoTime program deactivate EchoPCUser as you
cant run both at the same time.
Frequently
Asked Questions
If you have a problem
when running the program check out the FAQ section at the bottom of the
page first as you may get your answer to your problem there.
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About
About
This screen
is simply my contact details and a place to check for updates
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FAQ's
Initial Setup
You must have EchoLink
installed and running before installing EchoProducer
Download the EchoPCUser.zip software into
a directory unzip the software (4 files) and Run Setup
C:\Program Files\Conference_Controller is
where the program places its files. You must let the program install it in
the default directory.
Updates to the program can be
checked and checked from the program and updated. See below for update
information.
24 hour PC Clock
Make
sure your Windows clock is on 24 hour time. To do this, go to the Windows
control panel, make sure it is in "Classic View" and choose "Region and
Language Options." Then, click Customize. Choose the tab labelled "Time."
Under the Time Format pull-down menu, choose "HH:mm:ss." Click OK, Then OK
again, and Windows should now be showing the time in 24 hour format.
One more
important note
We are sorry
to report that this program is not compatible with EchoTime, so please
deactivate EchoTime before attempting to use this software or if you do
wish to use the EchoTime program deactivate EchoPCUser as you
cant run both at the same time.
Will EchoPCUser run under
Vista and Windows 7
I made this program to work
on the XP platform I have been told that it is running under
Vista & Windows 7 in XP compatibility mode
What computer do I need and how
fast must it be
EchoPCUser runs under the
Windows 7 / XP platform. Due to the size that the program has grown I would
suggest that the computer speed needed would be over1 gig speed and as much
memory as you can. 500 meg and above. The rule of thumb her is the fastest
computer with the most memory as possible. Slower computers give the Server
Busy Message.
I have a runtime Error 429
If you do not have EchoLink installed you
will get a runtime error 429 message. Simply install
EchoLink into its own default
directory.
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I am using the program and it often gives the "Server Busy" error when I first turn
the monitor on and look at the program. It does not seem to effect the
program
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You may try to increase the paging file size look in ...
Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced >
Virtual Memory > Change..... set this to a higher value...
this helps if you are using your computer for other things. Mine is set to over 1536 Meg
I'm trying to install EchoPCUser and when starting the install I
keep getting a message saying system files are out of date and to reboot
before restarting the install.
I found the issue. MSVBVM60.DLL was locked by another process and could not
be updated. Once I killed that process this DLL updated correctly and
EchoPCUser installed
without a hitch.
I'm having trouble getting the scheduler to auto-connect
Make
sure your Windows clock is on 24 hour time. To do this, go to the Windows
control panel, make sure it is in "Classic View" and choose "Region and
Language Options." Then, click Customize. Choose the tab labelled "Time."
Under the Time Format pull-down menu, choose "HH:mm:ss." Click OK, Then OK
again, and Windows should now be showing the time in 24 hour format.
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Where are the ini files so as I
can back them up
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The EchoPCUser INI Files can be found
C:\Program Files\EchoPCUser\.
There is a backu facility in the program which can be accessed from the
"About" button from the main menu.
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- confadmin.ini
- confadmin2.ini
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I hope you find the program
useful
Donations are always welcome to
help with the upkeep and advancement of our Repeaters & Software
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03/02/2010
