


Have attempted to gain access to EchoLink over the years by pretending toīe someone else - and sometimes going to great lengths to do so. Many hams are surprised to learn how many non-hams If you heard someone else using your callsign on the air because we had takenįor granted that it was you. In fact, if your callsign is well-known around the world, it is even You say you are, just like showing a driver's license when you write a check. You to do is authenticate yourself, which means proving that you are who Valid callsign validity is usually easy to verify. In most cases, there isn't a shadow of a doubt that the callsign is You're asking me for a copy of my license. Step-by-step instructions for each option are May choose Official Copy PDF upload or credit-card-based verification.
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Instructions on how to send it are provided on the If you choose one of these options, complete Uploading or faxing a copy of your license are just two of theĪvailable validation options. Outside of the U.S., it may be possible to send a copy of your current license. Policies, please see the sections Authentication To begin, please seeįor more information about authentication and access-control The most important part of validation is authentication.ĮchoLink offers you several different options. Each new user'sĬallsign must be validated before being given access to the EchoLink Why do I see a message that my callsign hasn't been validated?įor proper security, EchoLink requires that only duly-licensedĪmateur Radio operators have access to the system. Password", and I can't remember what my original password was.
