What to do when the echolink *K6FN* conference server is DOWN
On a PC you will see “off”
On a Mobile Device you will see “Not logged in”
On occasion, the *K6FN* conference server will be unavailable. The *K6FN* conference server will show as “off” in Echolink (On a mobile device *K6FN* will show as Not logged in). When this happens, we have a backup server to use for our daily nets. Follow the steps below to connect to WQ1I.
Connecting to the backup
- Click the link below for the Echolink User Guide (PCs only)
- Echolink User Guide
- There is no user guide for other devices running Echolink
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- 1. Open Echolink
- 2. Search for WQ1I (Whiskey, Quebec, 1 One, India)
- 3. Add WQ1I to your favorites for future use
- 4. Connect to WQ1I
Net operating procedure when connected to WQ1I
The net will be conducted differently when connected to WQ1I. Listed below are the operational differences.
- When you connect your call will appear at the bottom of the list
- Calls will NOT move down the list as each one transmits
- After your transmission, pass the microphone to the call below you
- If you are at the bottom of the list, after your transmission, pass the mic to the top of the list WQ1I
- .lurk and .delurk will NOT work.
- Sysop access for moderators is not available on this server
There are plans to periodically practice the use of the backup station during our regularly scheduled nets. Check the website and/or facebook for dates when we will practice using the backup stations by participants in Our Coffee Shop nets.