![]() The measure of total radio emissions from the sun at 10.7cm (2800 MHz), on a scale of 60 (no sunspots) to 300, generally corresponding to the sunspot level, but being too low in energy to cause ionization, not related to the ionization level of the Ionosphere. Even if it is just the same as calling someone using VoIP or a conference call, the value is that there are other amateurs on the other end.Represents the overall geomagnetic condition of the ionosphere ("Ap" if averaged from the Kp-Index) (an average of the eight 3-hour K-Indices) ('A' referring to amplitude) over a given 24 hour period, ranging (linearly) typically from 1-100 but theoretically up to 400.Ī lower A-Index generally suggests better propagation on the 10, 12, 15, 17, & 20 Meter Bands a low & steady Ap-Index generally suggest good propagation on the 30, 40, 60, 80, & 160 Meter Bands. Some people think it's dumb, but I think it's definitely a fun little corner of amateur radio, especially for those who are just technicians without HF permissions, or any class amateur who just wants to talk worldwide using the internet as an intermediary. ![]() You can PTT and listen all through your phone using the screen.īoth of these options are free. If you did, just download the app and login. Create account and get verified if you didn't do option #1 above yet. ![]() If your computer has a microphone and some speakers, you're all set.Ģ) Download the Echolink app on your Android or iPhone. Otherwise, to get the full benefits of Echolink and to get started you canġ) Go to the echolink website, create an account, get verified and install the Echolink software. Your Baofeng does not explicitly have Echolink capabilities. Either the repeater you've chosen supports it or it doesn't. You don't have to do anything special with your Baofeng. Over 6,000+ users are connected at any given time world wide to the Echolink servers. ![]() This won't allow you to talk on other Echolink repeaters, but just Echolink users who have connected to the repeater via the Echolink software via their computer/phone/radio. For your UV-5R, you can talk on FM repeaters that ALSO support Echolink. ![]()
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