Save
This button
will save all your changes to any of the fields.
Where are the Tones and can I play
Oh Yes you
can play here no problem. The Directories for the audio files can be put where
ever you want them. The default directory when you 1st load the program is
located at located at C:\Program Files\Echo123\ Here you
will find the audio files I have made to start you off. You must have the same
amount of files in your directories when you start to have a play.
The good
thing is that you can make your own audio files and replace the ones that I have
made to suit your needs
Here is a list of Curtesy files you need (wav or mp3)
RF.wav = " Tone 1"
IP.wav = "Tone 2"
NoStationsConnected.wav = "There are no stations currently connected"
Link Type
Repeater or Link operation is to be selected here.
PTT select
Select the RTS or DTR that you are using to control the PTT on your radio.
Setting up computer for use in
Repeater Mode.
Setting up in Repeater mode is a little different than a link as you will be
using both Mic In and Audio out on your sound card. You must set up your sound
card configuration 1st in record and select the Mic also in the playback section
of the audio set up select Mic again. What happens here now is that when audio
is sent to the mic input the audio is also passed through to the audio out.Audio
levels will need to be set up as usual. The program controls the PTT and enables
you to use the computer as a simple logic with all the bells and whistles of the
link operation. I'm sure different sound cards will achieve the same outcome and
I would be interested in what you have done with your system. This configuration
works well for me.
Repeater / Link - Timings
Time
out timers
These options control the
TX and RX time outs. There is an option that will disconnect all stations on
time out. it not ticked a simple warning is sent to the RF user. The time out
option is available for both Repeater and Link operation. When in repeater mode
if the user times out the audio and PTT retransmitted is cut and a warning that
you have timed out once the rag chewer stops talking.
CW
Idents
EchoLink has its own CW
ident option I just found it more convenient having it to hand in the program.
Short call is simply your call sign and maybe a CTCSS letter indicator as shown
above the ":" (Colon) simply as a little delay before sending the CTCSS letter
in CW.. The Ident can be set to your desired time in minutes. The long callsign
field is an easy way to send a longer CW ident containing maybe your call CTCSS
code and locator as shown in the picture above. Idents will be suppressed is the
system is in use.
Voice
Ident
EchoLink has its
own Voice Ident and again as above I found it convenient to have it at hand.
Simply enter your link / repeater callsign and the desired time interval. Idents
will be suppressed is the system is in use.
Parrot
- Record / Playback
The parrot function can
only be enabled when in Link mode. This enables you to talk into the link and
record your voice. As soon as you drop carrier your recorded voice will be
played back. This can be useful if there are 2 simplex stations not in range of
each other but both can work the link. The Parrot will revert to normal link
operation as soon as the time set has been reached. Any EchoBuddy you have
selected for auto connect will be suppressed until normal operation is restored.
There is an option to Enable / Disable the parrot function with DTMF this will
normally operate as long as it is being used or turned off with DTMF or timed
out. When the parrot option is enabled all stations connected will be
disconnected and the link will be shown as busy on the EchoLink system until the
link operation is restored. When Repeater is selected this option is disabled
and greyed out.
Parrot Audio Settings
Select the best setting
for your sound card (recording) I have found the above to be the best for my
sound card. Yours may differ.
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Echo Chat
EchoChat
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.
- Hide Extra Button
- The Hide Extra button will reveal or hide
some extra tools that you can use in your chat box.
- 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
- 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
-
- 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.
-
- 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
-
- Time stamp
- You can select to time stamp messages that
are received or transmitted
- 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
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EchoFriends
This is a handy option that
enables you to store some of your Echo Friends.
Con/Disc
Clicking this button simply
connects or disconnects the selected Echo Friend
Stay Con
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.
Save
Saves your amended data
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-
Internet Option
-
-
This screen is a small internet window that enables you access to some
of the useful web sites. This window can be expanded
- Net
control is accessible from the conference controller and the main menu.
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 Auto and manual , Current Logins, Proxy List, EchoLink ,
Translator and eQSL buttons. This panel is sizable.
-
Look up call on QRZ
-
This option enables you to look up a call sign on the QRZ web site.
Simply enter the call and click on the QRZ button.
-
-
Last Connected Node
-
This will display the last station connected and there name.
-
-
Translator
-
This will take you to the Babel Fish web site enabling you to use there
text translator.
-
-
Current logins
-
When this button is clicked it will take you to the
EchoLink
current log
in screens
-
-
Proxy List
-
This button will enable you to see the current list of public proxies
that are available.
-
-
EchoLink
-
This button will take you to the
EchoLink
web site.
-
-
eQSL
-
This button will take you to the eQSL web site. This web site enables
you to send and receive QSL eCards
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Text Box Greetings
- 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 4 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
Servers
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DTMF MP3 / WAV Player
This is a very useful
option that your RF users can use. This option can hold help or
information that your RF uses can access
DTMF
Simply enter a DTMF
code for each of the audio files that you have selected.
File Location
The file location field
holds the path and file name of your pre made audio files. the files can
be MP3 or WAV although the player will play nearly all audio
formats.
Test Button
To the right of the file
button there is a small test button. This enables you to test the audio
file.
Stop Play
Stops a playing file when
clicked
Volume
This volume control sets the
audio level and is independent to the EchoLink audio
Save
Saves any changed data
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News Player
If you play the news for
your RF users then you will be happy with this option as it will play a
news file at predetermined days and times
Audio File
Enter the path you the news
file that you want to select for your news
Day of the week
Select the day or days that
you want your news to be transmitted
Time
Enter the time or times
that you wish your news to be transmitted. If only one time section is
required simply enter 99 in the time fields that are not required.
File
Clicking this button
enables you to select a file that you wish to transmit
Play
When clicked plays the
selected Audio file
Stop
Stops any playing Audio
File
Audio File 1,2,3 as Beacon
Each of the Audio files can
be used as a beacon if selected. Enter the beacon time in minutes and at
the end of the countdown the selected file it will be played. If your
node is in use the file will not be played. The node Status functions
will not operate when file is being played as a beacon (Disconnect all,
Node Busy or Warning).
Volume
This volume control sets the
audio level and is independent to the EchoLink audio
Node Status
There are 2 options here
that I recommend using while playing the news.
Disconnect All Before
Playing File
Disconnect All Before
Playing File option when ticked disconnect all connected station
including any auto connect Echo Friends. Echo Friends will
reconnect when the news file has finished playing. Disconnecting all
connected station is good practice as you don't want internet traffic
calling CQ or holding a QSO while the news is being transmitted.
Set The Node Busy During
File TX
This option when ticked
will show your node as busy and stop stations connecting to you during
the news audio file playing as you don't want internet traffic calling
CQ or holding a QSO while the news is being transmitted.
Warn 1 Minute Before
Disconnecting for Local news
When ticked a text message
also an audio message to the RF users that the news will be read out in
1 minuets time.
Text Message Reads
"<1> Minute Warning Auto Disconnect for Local News."
I have also made a wave
File that says the same C:\Program Files\Echo123\WarnNews.wav
At the end of the news
there is an wave file that says "End of local news. Link On" C:\Program
Files\Echo123\EndNews.wav
Audio File Used Here
C:\Program Files\Echo123\WarnNews.wav
C:\Program Files\Echo123\EndNews.wav
Save
Saves any changed data
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Serial Player
Serial Audio File Player 1 & 2
The object of this players is to play pre recorded
Audio Files is sequence. A file will
play and when finished the next file will get ready to play but will wait
until the next selected time before playing. 2 players are available which
gives you the opportunity of running both serial players transmitting
different files
- Test And Play
- The test and play button when clicked will
cycle through the file that you have on your hard drive
- Directory Where Your Audio Files Are
- The player will need to know the director
where you are holding your audio files the directory must be entered
as "C:\YourDriectory\" Do
not put any file name in the field only the directory path to the
files. The file name MUST be numbered sequentially as an
example 1.mp3 for the 1st file, 2.mp3 for the 2nd file
and so on.
-
Select the audio file type
that you are using mp3 or wav.
-
- Playing Options and Times
- Enter the day of the week also the time in
24 hour format that you want the file to play. If you do not want
the second time to play leave it blank. A file will play and when
finished the next file will get ready to play but will wait until
the next selected time before playing.. Note that the file will play
15 seconds after the selected time to allow of announcements. The
next file and playing file will be displayed
-
To play only once during a selected day simply
enter 99 for Hour and 99 for Mins in the 2nd time fields.
- Set Start File
- If you alter the start file sequence
number simply click the "Set Start File" button to reset the start
file number
- Loop at the end of files
- This option when ticked will re play from
the start the files once it has cycled through the list and reached
the end.
- Disconnect All
- Disconnect All when ticked disconnects all
nodes connected to your node.
- Show As Busy
- Show As Busy when ticked puts EchoLink in
a busy state and stops stations connecting to your node while the
file is playing.
- Say File (Time Play)
- On The Hour , Quarters and half and Half
when ticked will play the next file in the sequence. A file will
play and when finished the next file will get ready to play but will
wait until the next selected time before playing.. Note that the
file will play 15 seconds after the selected time to allow of
announcements. The next file to be played and playing file will be
displayed.
Audio File Beacon
When selected the files can be played
at the entered beacon time entered in minutes
Also be mindful
of your transmitter when transmitting large files you could damage your
radio if you are running high power and don’t have sufficient cooling.
You are responsible for your equipment so check with the equipment
manufacturer if you are unsure.
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Player Utils
- Player Progress
- The player progress is shown here. The
progress bar can be moved if required forward or backward
- Stop Player
- The stop player button simply stops the
file that is playing.
Allow
Breaks in Transmission.
This feature was
added to allow radios with hardware transmitter timeout timers that
can’t be easily reprogrammed. My ( VK2EX) FM900 has an inbuilt 4 minuet timer, so
I have set the program to unkey the transmitter every 3.5 minuets and
leave unkeyed for 6 milliseconds. Just a little click is heard on the RF
side but this is enough to reset the timer. You can adjust these
settings to your requirements, The Audio file will also pause while you
PTT is off so you will not miss any of the played file.
Add Delay
- This option when ticked will allow
delays to be added in the Curtsy section and some of the
player functions. Normally this would be ticked unless you
are having delay problems
Also be mindful
of your transmitter when transmitting large files you could damage your
radio if you are running high power and don’t have sufficient cooling.
You are responsible for your equipment so check with the equipment
manufacturer if you are unsure.
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News Downloader
News Downloads
.mp3
Enter the Website
or FTP URL where you wish to download
your audio file from. Indicated above the URL address is the
file name where the selected file will be saved and the file
name for that file. These file name are used in the main file
player as shown above. Each individual URL can be downloaded at
any time by clicking on the appropriate URL button. Download
will not take place if the Use tick is not entered..
There are 2 Scheduled day and time
sections that can be can be used to
download the audio files by ticking the appropriate day and
entering the time you wish the downloads to take place.
Files 1 & 2 are
downloaded by the scheduler immediately beneath them that is in the same
frame
Files 3 is
downloaded by the scheduler immediately beneath them that is in the same
frame
Files that are
downloaded will be saved as shown
Audio File 1 =
C:\News1.mp3
Audio File 2 =
C:\News2.mp3
Audio File 3 =
C:\News3.mp3
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Connect History
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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The Conference Controller
-
The Conference Controller is a simple
to use utility that allows the Sysop/Owner of a conference or their
admin controllers to send some of the commands with a click of a button.
-
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. All functions will not be
available until you have logged into your conference with your Admin or
Sysop Password.
-
-
Conference
-
Enter
your conference name example *IRELAND* or *ENGLAND*. There are 3
conferences that can be held in the system these are selected by
clicking the button 1,2 or 3. Conference
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.
-
-
Password
-
Enter
your password. You can log on as ether as an Admin or Sysop by selecting
the appropriate button.
-
-
Type
Message or Dot Command
-
Here you
can send messages to the users and all messages will be time stamped 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.
-
Any of
the Conference dot commands and be sent from here. Example “.mute call”
-
-
Connect
Station to Conference
-
These
fields enable you to put 2 stations that you may wish to connect with a
simple click of the appropriate button.
-
-
Save you
settings
-
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.
-
There
are a lot of commands with the bridge conference program and I have only
put my most commonly used commands. I’m sure that your needs could be
different to mine.
-
Alt key
plus the underscored letter on the buttons will give you quick access to
those functions.
-
-
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 (Persistent)
-
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. If this button is used the person will need to
contract you or your admin to release the mute as it will stay with the
station for ever till released.
-
-
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 Station
(Persistant)
-
When call
sign or the station that was muted with the persistent option is entered the
permanent 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 / Muted Persistent.
-
-
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. Their is an option to have a
timed Un-Ban
-
-
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
- 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
-
Utils
- This
section has been added to enable you to see an updated list of stations
connected to the conference
-
-
Refresh
Conference Listing
- The
listing refresh updates every so many set seconds when ticked. Setting the
amount of seconds is achieved when the option is un-ticked. The minimum time
that can be set is 35 seconds so any number lower than this setting will
revert to 35 seconds
-
-
List Users
- You
will not be able to repeatedly press this button as the bridge will not
allow this. Normally there must be a gap of 35 seconds before a re-list can
be achieved.. There is a tick option when ticked will 1st send the selected
admin password then send for the list of connected users
-
-
Attributes
- This
option when clicked will show you you the attributes meanings ( The letters
at the end of the list callsigns)
-
-
-
Stay
Connected
-
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
-
-
Conference selection
-
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.
-
- Conference Connected
- When the selected conference is connected this
will be displayed.
-
- Auto Enter Admin Password
- When ticked the auto enter admin password on
reconnect box
-
-
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
-
-
Time Stamp All
Messages
- This
option when ticked will time stamp all messages that you receive
through the text box
-
-
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 ro refresh the list of connected stations to the
Conference.
-
-
Auto Mute
- This
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.
- Text
box control for timeout minutes (4 minutes) added to enable all
admin to have the same timeout of 4 minutes set on the conference using the "/timeout4/"
command in the text chat.
-
-
Send Pre set message
- This
option enables you top have a pre set message that can be sent when the send
button is clicked.
-
- 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 (Persistent)
-
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. If this button is used the person will need to
contract you or your admin to release the mute as it will stay with the
station for ever till released.
-
-
-
- Text Box Message
- This Button opens a panel where you can store
and use the pre set message screen See above
-
Who
Is Muted
-
When
clicked shows all stations who are muted.
-
-
Unmute
All
-
Unmutes
all muted stations connected to the conference.
This will no remove the Persistent muted station
-
-
Timed Ban / Mute
- This button opens the Ban and Mute options
-
- Net
Control Button
-
Can be
used for remote control of nodes See below.
-
-
-
-
DTMF Mute /
Un Mute
-
-
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.
-
-
DTMF Un
Mute ALL
-
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.
- .
-
DTMF
Disconnect / Connect
-
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
-
DTMF
Conference Connect
-
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.
-
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.
-
-
Connect
station
-
Enables
you to connect a station to the conference.
-
-
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>>
-
-
Disconnect
Station
-
Disconnects
the selected station from the conference.
-
-
Mute
Station with Message
-
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
-
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 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
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. 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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Unmutes
all muted stations connected to the conference.
This will no remove the Persistent muted station-
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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
-
As above
with no Message
Timed Ban
This
button will take you to the Timed ban / Un-Ban setup
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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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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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Utils
- Disconnect ALL from the link if idle
- This option is very useful as it will keep you
connected to your selected node and enable your RF users connect your
node to other station BUT if your RF users do not disconnect the nodes
they have connected after the entered time set by you the all stations
will be disconnected and the selected node will be re connected. If
selected as long as there is RF going into your node the station will
stay connected as long as the over dose not exceed the allotted time in
minutes.
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Text
Box Messages
Text Box
Messages 1 & 2
This option
enables you to send up to 10 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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History
Ver 1.2.6 --- 21st December 2008
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Net Control updated
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Graphical Text Chat Added
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Text Box Messages extended
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Conference Controller
Updated
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Conference Controller Timed
Restrictions added
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Ver 1.2.4 / 5 --- 12th April 2008
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Menu Rearranged
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Player Utils Added
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Serial Player 1 & 2 Added
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Text Box Messages Added
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Spanish file message
changed to English
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News File Downloader
changed
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Ver 1.2.3 --- 15th February 2008
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News Files can be used as
beacons added
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DTMF Mute / Un mute
station options added to Conference Controller
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DTMF Disconnect /
Connect station option added to Conference Controller
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Extra Easy access
utils to help Sysop / Admin. with Conference Controller
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Utils section added
to menu
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Smart Timed
disconnect for stations who forget to disconnect plus
re-connect to your selected node
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Ver 1.2.2 --- 12th February 2008
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Option added to announce by
RF Audio and IP Text Before playing the news
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Announcement by RF saying
the news has finished
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Option to configure the
record settings for the Parrot section. Get the best quality from your
sound card
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Ver 1.2.1 --- 10th February 2008
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Time and Voice Beacon
stopped when news being played
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Ver 1.2.0 --- 9th February 2008
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Repeater Functions Added
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Parrot functions Added
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ID drop out adjusted
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Time out on TX and RX Added
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CW and Audio ID's Added
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RTS / DTR select added
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Tidy up of some of the code
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Ver 1.0.1 --- 2nd February 2008
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Anti Squelch Added
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Connect Call History Added
====================
Released Ver 1.0.0 ---
31st January 2008
I hope you find the program
useful
Donations are always welcome to
help with the upkeep and advancement of the Repeaters & Software
Peter EI4JR
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Page Updated on
06/09/2009
Directory holding your audio files
Enter the directory location in one of the fields where you put your
audio files as an example C:\EchoMyFiles\
Don't forget the slash at the end
WAV / MP3
This enables you
to have either wav or mp3 file for your own files .wav or mp3 can be changed at
any time. You must select the correct one for your audio file.
Where are the voices and can I play
Oh Yes you
can play here no problem. The Directories for the audio files can be put where
ever you want them. The default directory when you 1st load the program is
located at located at C:\Program Files\Echo123\ Here you
will find the audio files I have made to start you off. You must have the same
amount of files in your directories when you start to have a play.
The good
thing is that you can make your own audio files and replace the ones that I have
made to suit your needs of voices or languages
Here is a list of Clock files you need (wav or mp3)
TheTimeIs.wav = "The Time Is"
GoodMorning.wav = "Good Morning"
GoodAfternoon.wav = "Good Afternoon"
GoodEvening.wav = "Good Evening"
DingDong.wav
= The sound of a Ding Dong door bell
DingDong2.wav = The sound of a Chime Door Bell
Blank.wav =
This must be left as a blank audio file
Hour.wav =
"Hours"
Minutes.wav
= "Minutes"
AM.wav = "A
M"
PM.wav = "P
M"
00.wav = "0
0" or"Zero Zero"
01.wav = "0
1" or "Zero One"
All the way
to
59.wav =
"59"
You could
possibly change TheTimeIs.wav = " The time here in Donegal on the EI2DXR
repeater is " I'm sure you will customise it to your needs.
You could change the AM & PM.wav = " A M . . E I 2 D X R Repeater, Located
Donegal Ireland, Link : On." Do the same with the PM.Wav ( Note the
semicolons commas and full stops a when using a text to speech converter they
add pauses for you)
A good place
to play with TTS (Text to Speech) that is free and perfect for the clock is.
http://www.naturalvoices.att.com/demos/ or
http://www.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php . You will find the voices
that I have used there. The sample rate that I used was 16 k. (Kate 16) It doesn't matter
what quality that you use as the player should handle it no problem. Keep in
mind the bigger the file the slower it might get.
Beacon on the hour
You can select to play a beacon audio file (MP3 / WAV) that you have made
every Hour, Half or quarter. The file will play 20 seconds after the hour as to
allow the time to finish playing. If the node is in use the file will not be
played
Beacon every XX minutes
The beacon can be set to beacon the audio file to how many seconds you set.
File
You can select the file that you wish to be your beacon. MP3 / Wav. Other audio
formats will work as well.
FAN control
RTS / DTR can be selected only when the Use Fan Control is de selected.
Enter the fan control ON time. This is the time when the fan starts and runs
until the count down timer reach 0 then stops.
When selected and delay time entered will delay the start of the fan period.
This is to stop the fan starting for a very short transmission.
Volume
This control is shared with the clock function
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Make your own Wav Files with the Text to Wav
Converter Program Click Here
You need Text to speech installed
or
on line with
http://www.naturalvoices.att.com/demos/ or
http://www.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php.
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Users own voice sets sent in to me will be
put here so check regularly
