Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information.EchoLink for iOS provides access to...
Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information.EchoLink for iOS provides access to the EchoLink network for validated EchoLink users. You can use this app to connect to the EchoLink system from almost anywhere, using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.If you are not already a validated EchoLink user, you will be required to register (using your Amateur Radio callsign and a password of your choice) the first time you run the app. Please see the iPhone FAQ at www.echolink.org.If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio operator, see www.arrl.org for more information.EchoLink is a registered U.S. trademark of Synergenics, LLC.
With EchoLink for iPhone a licensed amateur radio operator can make contact with any other amateur operator (HAM) in the world. Whether it be by wi-fi or 3G, it works darn near flawlessly and is one more step in technology.
Cons
The interface, though fully functional, is a bit clumsy, especially when using bluetooth or other such wireless device. For free and with the many dedicated hours hours put forth by fellow hams to make this mode available No Complaints.
Summary
Get it. It is Fun ... especially when you have no available HF gear.