[App_rpt-users] Play audio to connected Echolink nodes

[K&R Yoksh]

The Echolink drive-bys are annoying! I discovered a while back that I could 
bind my Echolink node to a hub node instead of an RF node. This has a few 
advantages:

* Echolink nodes can not cause any RF node to transmit, unless I 
specifically link an RF node to the hub node.
* Any RF node on the server can share a single Echolink node for outbound 
calls
* Echolink functionality can be utilized on any RF node
* Softphone or Echolink for Android/Iphone can be used on Echolink without 
tying up an RF node

I am very happy with the functionality when Echolink is connected to my hub 
node. When I began running multiple RF nodes from one server, I was afraid 
that I would have to designate one node/band for Echolink operation. I'm 
often amazed at the capability of App_rpt!

For now, connecting Echolink nodes hear only "callsign connected to node 
2210" and my custom voice ID, but I may change that in the future. I may 
record a message telling connecting stations to please remain connected for 
a few minutes.. I use a script that sends me a text messages upon 
connects/disconnects, and
there is a certain amount of delay between the time an email is sent, and 
when I receive the message.

73

Kyle
K0KN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan D. Boyle"
To: "K&R Yoksh"
Cc: "app_rpt"
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2012 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Play audio to connected Echolink nodes


only downside is the driveby echolinkers who connect and disconnect in rapid 
succession, causing a somewhat 'chatty' machine. to be honest, i've thought 
about disabling the functionality entirely, since many haven't figured out 
how to either set up their computer properly or, have the settings so 
buggered up that they hang my machine up with their PTT set wrong (ie not 
momentary, but push on/push off).  that, or maybe figure out how to put some 
sort of password/pin via dtmf when you connect to keep the non-clueful off. 
i know i sound grumpy...

--
Bryan
Sent from my iPhone
please forgive misspellings...