FCC Rules / Good conduct:В Repeater users are expected to observe applicable FCC rules and established principles of good Amateur Radio practice.A link or repeater a computer that is hooked to a radio. user someone who is logged onto the server from his or her home computer. Practice good repeater etiquette:В Basic repeater etiquette includes pausing prior to transmitting so breaking stations may be heard and the repeater timer can reset. There are 3 different types of EchoLink stations: 1.Support for the system is provided by the Amateur Radio Safety Foundation, Inc., a US 501(c)(3) non-profit, public-benefit entity. Licensed Winlink operators/stations use both amateur radio and government radio frequencies worldwide. Please be courteous, friendly and patient. It is capable of operating completely without the internet-automatically-using smart-network radio relays. The OARC repeater is open to all and repeater use should be encouraged.

Welcome and include newcomers & visitors:В Encourage newcomers to Amateur Radio and visiting ham operators to participate in your QSO, round-table, and club activities.

(contacts) between two amateur radio stations using the echolink system to earn this and all the awards 1st step. Give priority to mobile stations:В Variations in travel distance, terrain and repeater coverage may make it difficult for mobile stations to hold the repeater. credit may be claimed only for stations using regular.Emergency and public service communications shall have priority over all other communications.

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