[App_rpt-users] Fwd: EchoLink Policy Reminder

[Loren Tedford]

I got the email too not sure what to think..

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On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 9:55 AM, Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name> wrote:

> I wonder if anyone else got this Email?
>
> I have my Echlin attached to an Allstar node number that only is Echlin.
> The RF link, which also allows dial in via All Star web transceiver or
> phone, stays connected to the Echlin All Star node number most of the time,
> but I can drop that at will. Moreover, I think I’ve turned off any access
> to the web transceiver or phone gateway to the Echlin node number. Is there
> anything else I need to do to be in compliance?
>
> As a side note, all of these regulations against interconnecting systems
> are getting kind of ridiculous.
>
> —
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>
>
>
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> > From: "EchoLink Support" <support at echolink.org>
> > Subject: EchoLink Policy Reminder
> > To: "EchoLink Node Operators" <>
> >
> > We wanted to remind you of an important item in EchoLink's access
> policies (which can be found online at
> http://www.echolink.org/access_policies.htm).
> >
> > In general, EchoLink does not permit cross-linking.
> >
> > More specifically, EchoLink does not permit cross-linking with other
> VoIP systems that can be accessed off-the-air (for example, directly from a
> PC or Web browser).  This is because other systems may have a validation
> procedure that is far less comprehensive than EchoLink's, and we want to
> continue to ensure that EchoLink is solely for use by licensed Amateur
> Radio operators around the world.
> >
> > Therefore, while excellent systems such as Zello, AllStar, eQSO,
> WIRES-II, etc. all serve an important purpose within the Amateur Radio
> community, our policy is that they cannot be directly connected to a
> registered EchoLink node.
> >
> > In other words, your node must function only as a direct RF gateway, and
> not as a cross-link to another system. If your node is reachable through
> another path, that path must be disabled when an EchoLink connection is in
> progress. For example, an EchoIRLP node is permitted, since it functions
> only as an RF gateway when an EchoLink connection is made.
> >
> > If you are running Asterisk with app_rpt and an EchoLink channel, be
> sure it is configured not to allow other VoIP connections when an EchoLink
> station is connected. If this isn't practical, please disable the EchoLink
> channel.
> >
> > Thanks for ensuring that your node adheres to this policy. In some cases
> we do restrict logins to be sure the policy is being followed.
> >
> > 73
> > EchoLink Support
> >
> > (Note: This mailbox is not able to handle replies. For help and
> information, please see www.echolink.org/support.htm)
>
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