EchoLink

Radio network access for licensed operators

EchoLink connects licensed Amateur Radio operators to the EchoLink network from an Android device. It is intended for people who already take part in amateur radio, not for general voice or messaging use. The app can reach the network over Wi-Fi or a cellular connection, so access is not limited to a home internet connection.

Account access is part of the service

Using EchoLink requires a password. Operators new to EchoLink can choose one when they start; people who have forgotten an existing password can request a reminder through the EchoLink website. The licensing requirement is an important limit: having the app alone does not make the network suitable for every user.

Who it may suit

This is a practical option for licensed operators who want to connect with EchoLink while away from a desktop computer, provided they have a suitable Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Its purpose is specific, and its usefulness depends on being eligible to use the network and having the required account credentials. Anyone looking for ordinary calls or chat should look elsewhere.

Listing details

EchoLink is published by Synergenics, LLC, under the package name org.echolink.android. It is listed in Communication and has 500,000+ installs. The app has a 4.02 rating from 7,298 ratings. Those figures offer a sense of its reach and user response, but they do not replace the basic questions for a prospective user: whether they are a licensed operator, whether they need EchoLink access on Android, and whether they can sign in.