Kenwood TM-D710GE - Manual (Page 57)

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EchoLink 07
Note:
◆ We recommend that you verify the state of nodes using the official EchoLink site via the Internet. The information presented
is kept up‑to‑date almost in real time.
When no communication is heard, check if it’s possible to communicate with the node. Press the PTT switch and use
the keypad to transmit the “08” DTMF code (command for state verification). When the node is available to use, a
signal will be returned from the node. A “Not connected” announcement means the node is not connected to another
station or a conference. An “EchoLink disabled” announcement means the EchoLink software is inactive so you cannot
use the node. When there is no reaction at all from the node, it is possible that the node is not working or is outside
communication range. In that case, try verifying another node.
Basic Commands Used for EchoLink
Table 7-1 Basic Commands
Command Description Default
Connect Connects to a station on the Internet, based on its node number. num
Connect by Call Connects to a station on the Internet, based on its callsign. C+call+#
Disconnect
Disconnects the station that is currently connected. If more than one station is
connected, disconnects only the most‑recently‑connected station.
#
Disconnect All Disconnects all stations. ##
Reconnect Re‑connects to the station that most recently disconnected. 09
Status Announces the callsign of each station currently connected. 08
Play Info Plays a brief ID message. *
Query by Call Looks up a station by its callsign, and reads back its node number and status. 07+call+#
Query by Node Looks up a station by its node number, and reads back its callsign and status. 06+num
These commands are a representative set of basic commands. There are many commands in addition to these. For
details, refer to the EchoLink site at http://echolink.org/Help/dtmf_functions.htm .
Note:
◆ Each node owner has the option of changing the basic commands, particularly to avoid conflicts with other repeater
functions. Before using EchoLink over a nearby repeater, it is a good idea to try to contact the node owner, or someone else
familiar with the node, to see if there are any special operational rules.
EchoLink Memory Function of the TM-D710A/E/GA/GE (TM-V71A/E)
You use this function for accessing nearby relay stations by using DTMF codes from a TM‑D710A/E/GA/GE
(TM‑V71A/E) or by transmitting a control command to the relay station. It is possible to register a DTMF code up to a
maximum of 8 digits in an EchoLink private DTMF memory (10 channels all together).
Storing to an EchoLink Memory
1 Select Menu 204.
2 Turn the Tuning Control to select an EchoLink memory channel from [EL0] to [EL9].
3 Press the Tuning Control.
• The name input screen will appear.