EchoLink vs ION Smart Badge

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. Please direct any bug reports or feature suggestions to the Web site at http://www.echolink.org/support.htm, since developers do not read app reviews. 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.

ION’s Smart Badge is a Bluetooth programmable scrolling badge that is a perfect solution to the problem of messy, awkward name badges. When you need to convey a message with clarity and impact, Smart Badge is the perfect answer. Now you can display “TOUR GUIDE,” “INFORMATION,” “CAN I HELP” or even your name in bright red LEDs on a neat, compact badge that attaches easily to your shirt. Messages can scroll on the badge or remain stationary. The Smart Badge app makes it easy. Download the free app to your mobile device. You can program up to eight messages per ‘set,’ and store them in memory for recall later on. You can adjust the brightness, font weight, scrolling speed and scrolling direction (left, stationary or right). Put the badge in the pairing mode to connect via Bluetooth to your mobile device. Once you’ve finished composing and editing your messages, simply hit ‘send’ on the app and your messages are on the Smart Badge! Easy as can be. You can replace the messages on your Smart Badge with a different set of 8 messages whenever you want.