EchoChat

Ver 1.2.2

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Windows XP  Application   No registration need Free to use

EchoChat is a simple to use Windows XP utility for the PC user or sysop mode. A simple graphical way to use the text box. Smiley's' have been added and colour have been added to the text box to make it a bit more interesting. These only work with other stations who also have the ChatBox program. A Private Message option has been added which enables you to leave messages to other ChatBox users connected. Time stamp incoming and out going messages. 20 Pre done messages can be stored and used. I have incorporated EchoChat into the new versions of EchoChat and the Conference Controller. Once installed updates will be available through the program. This program runs along side the EchoLink program.

A BIG Thank You to Jonathan K1RFD for providing EchoLink. Without it this program EchoChat would not have been possible. The EchoLink program is provided FREE as is the EchoChat add-on.

Initial Setup
 Download the EchoChat.zip software into a directory unzip the software (4 files) and Run Setup. Always uninstall any versions that you  may have if you are updating. You will not loose any of your settings
 
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.
 

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Echo Chat

This Add-on 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

 

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 Private 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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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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About

 
 
About
This screen is simply my contact details and a place to check for updates
 
Make Donation
The program freeware. This button gives you the opportunity to donate towards my time and future developments. Donations are made through PayPal.
 
Check For Updates
 
 
When you click on the Check For Updates button and there are no updates you will see a message next to the button saying that there are no updates available. When there are updates available you will see the Updates Available button appear. Simply click on this button to start the update process. When this button is clicked the EchoChat program will end while the updates are in progress. When the updates are complete you will be instructed to start the EchoChat program.
 
 
 
 
 
Click the Update EchoChat button to start update.
 
 
When update is complete you now need to start your EchoChat program.
Remember to visit the website to checkout what changes have been made.
 
 
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  06/10/2008