Enter the four-digit IRLP node number, for example 1000.
Prefix the EchoLink number with a star, for example *2605.
Disconnects an active IRLP or EchoLink connection.
Use the command for the network that is currently active.
Pause between transmissions and before sending commands.
Licence requirement: You must hold a valid and current amateur radio licence to transmit through the VK4RDD repeater and EchoIRLP system.
Live Node Monitor
Connecting through the node
Listen first, identify, then send the required DTMF command.
Using IRLP on Node 6925
Find the destination on the IRLP status page. Every IRLP node has a unique number.
Example: To connect to Vancouver Node 1000, send
1000.To disconnect, send 73.
Using EchoLink on Node 69250
Prefix the EchoLink node, link, repeater or conference number with a star. The star tells the system to use EchoLink rather than IRLP.
Example: To connect to the Ireland Conference, send
*2605.To disconnect, send 73. No star is required.
Remote connection to VK4RDD via EchoLink
When away from your radio, use EchoLink to connect remotely. Search for VK4RDD or EchoLink node 69250. The station resolves to VK4DAK-L.
EchoLink Web Interface · EchoLink website · EchoLink downloads
Nodes, reflectors and conferences
Node
A connection to another radio system, similar to a two-party call. Other users trying to connect may hear a busy message while the link is active.
IRLP reflector
A shared IRLP connection for multiple nodes. Everyone hears the same traffic, but only one station should transmit at a time.
EchoLink conference
A multi-user meeting point on the EchoLink network, providing similar functionality to an IRLP reflector.
Important network limitation
IRLP connects only to IRLP nodes and reflectors. EchoLink connects only to EchoLink stations, links, repeaters and conferences. This node supports both networks but does not cross-connect them.
Timeout protection
Release PTT every 2–3 minutes and leave a 3–4 second pause before transmitting again. This protects the repeater and gives urgent traffic an opportunity to break in.
Operating guidelines
Before you connect
Listen first, confirm the repeater is clear, identify yourself, then pause before dialling a node, reflector, link or conference.
During a QSO
Leave 2–3 seconds between overs, speak slowly and clearly, and use phonetics for your callsign and name when helpful.
After use
The station that established the link should disconnect with DTMF 73, unless another station clearly takes responsibility.
General courtesy
Respect local repeater traffic, do not discuss restricted access commands, and remember that linked transmissions may be heard by a wide audience.
Assistance and troubleshooting
If you cannot trigger the repeater
- Confirm the radio is set to 146.750 MHz with a -600 kHz offset.
- Confirm 91.5 Hz CTCSS is enabled on transmit.
- Confirm you have a good signal into the repeater.
- Confirm your radio or microphone sends reliable DTMF tones.
If a link appears active but silent
- Announce yourself and listen for a response.
- Check status using
#0or*0. - If the link is clearly unused, disconnect with
73.
“The node you are calling is not responding”
There may be a loss of internet connectivity at one end of the call attempt. Wait briefly and try again.
“Beep Error” or the call attempt timed out
The remote node may be offline, busy, using an unreliable connection, or experiencing a temporary network problem.
“The connection has been lost”
The internet connection dropped while the link was active.
“The node you are calling is currently connected to…”
The remote node is already connected to another node or reflector.
“The node you are calling is being used locally”
There is local activity on the remote repeater or frequency. Try again later.
Busy signal
The node may not be linked, but the local repeater or node hardware is being used for another function.
News broadcasts
News broadcasts are not scheduled on Node 6925.
No WIA News or QNEWS broadcasts will occur on this node.
For WIA News and QNEWS, please listen via the SE QLD Wide Area Network or refer to the Node 6958 webpage for current broadcast times and details.
Play-on-demand functionality may be enabled on Node 6925 at a later date.
Sister Node 6958 / 69580
Node 6958 is a separate EchoIRLP node connected to the SE QLD Wide Area Network.
For SE QLD Wide Area Network information, repeater details, news broadcast times and other Node 6958 services, please visit its dedicated webpage.
Contact
Send an enquiry
Please use the contact option on the Node 6925 IRLP status page.
Please include a phone number or email address so the node owner can correspond with you and respond to your enquiry.
Node equipment
Node 6925 runs on a Raspberry Pi with an IRLP board and a Tait 8115 link radio connected to the internet.
Repeater and node
The VK4RDD repeater is owned and maintained by the Darling Downs Radio Club Incorporated. The EchoIRLP node is privately funded, owned and maintained.