2017

The problem has now been solved. Please prefix an Echolink number with a * instead of a # in future.

Owing to a software problem Echolink outgoing is down for the time being. Echolink incoming, IRLP incoming and outgoing, and RF-RF QSOs are unaffected.

The IRLP and Echolink nodes have now been adjusted and can be confirmed to be spot-on.

To find a list of IRLP nodes that are either Active, Idle or Down, go to: http://irlp.g4eid.co.uk/status/statusnode_page.html

At this website there are also details of IRLP Reflector connections and Echolink Conferences. And looking at the Reflectors it’s noticeable that there isn’t one for the UK. There used to be one in Lancaster, run by Mike Dent G6PHF. If anyone has the technical nouse then I’m sure one would be welcomed and increase activity.

Finally, remember to put a # before an Echolink number and to announce yourself.
Enjoy the nodes and GB3OA.

I’m sure we all want GB3OA’s transmission quality and abilities to be top-notch. With this in mind we’ve decided to keep the IRLP and Echolink nodes off the air until later tomorrow. This has the advantage that all changes are instigated in one testing block, rather than disrupting the nodes several times over a period.

At certain points you may hear David Cameron (yes, really!) VE7LTD transmitting audio tests. Thanks, but there is no need to respond with a report as he is being monitored by us (but those who do we understand it’s only natural to come back with a report 🙂 )

Looking at the coverage page on the GB3OA website the repeater covers a huge swathe of the North Wales coast, N.Liverpool, coastal and inland Lancashire, and the South Lakes. From all these areas GB3OA has users…. and so we want it to be the best.

For some recabling work the IRLP and Echolink nodes will be off for a time this afternoon.

If you hear nothing more of this, they will have been brought back up by 5pm.

The Shoutcast stream or RF-RF comms through the repeater are unaffected.