Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information.
EchoLink for Android provides access to the EchoLink network from your Android device. You can use this app to connect to the EchoLink system from almost anywhere, using either a WiFi or cellular (3G/4G/LTE) connection.
Access to EchoLink requires a password. If you have never used EchoLink before and you are a licensed Amateur operator, you can choose a password at startup. If you already have a password but have forgotten it, you can get a reminder at www.echolink.org/validation.
Please report any bugs to android@echolink.org. The development team does not read reviews for bug reports. Thank you.
Improved flow for login and registration. Improved reliability on cellular and IPv6 networks. Fixed issues with CQ function. Added option to remain on QSO tab during transmit (this is now the default). Sorting Favorites alphabetically.
Improved flow for callsign changes and password entry. Added missing country flags. Showing callsign and name on TX screen. Support for PTT button on additional network radios. Bug fixes.
Functional fixes and stability improvements.
Added support for certain Bluetooth speaker-microphones with PTT switch.
Added callsign and name to Transmit screen.
Added node number to Station Information screen.
Better support for IPv6 networking in Relay mode.
Smoother new-user flow.
Improved handling of connections when using Proxy mode, including fix for Call CQ issue that could cause a crash.
Added a Call CQ feature, to make it easier and faster to find a new QSO.
Smoother transition between Cellular and WiFi when using Relay mode; no longer drops a QSO in progress.
Fixed issue where volume up/down buttons on some devices would not change audio volume.
Updated country list and flags.
Added capability to assign any hardware key or button to be the PTT activator.
Support for PTT function on additional network radios. Audio channel selectable between voice-call and music/media, to support devices that cannot control voice-call volume. Fix for crash on first startup after install. Fix for Microphone/Recording permissions on M and above.
Support for PTT function on additional network radios. Audio channel selectable between voice-call and music/media, to support devices that cannot control voice-call volume. Fix for crash on first startup after install.
Support for devices with small screens. Support for hardware PTT button for certain devices. Added link to Privacy Policy.
Proper handling of IPv6 cellular connections.Action Bar layout to support full menus on all devices.Bluetooth audio support.Updated ITU country prefixes.Option to use headset button as PTT switch.Option to vibrate on connect.Support for selectable code pages (character sets) in Text view.
