Once Ekiga is properly configured, making a call is straightforward.
Start Ekiga using the menu or the command line.
Enter the SIP address of the party to call at the prompt. The address should look like:
for direct local calls: sip:username@domainname or
username@hostname
sip:username@domainname or
userid@sipserver
Click or press Ctrl+O and wait for the other party to pick up the phone.
To end the call, click or press Esc.
If you need to tweak the sound parameters during a call, click on the icon in the . A interface that holds the options for and is displayed. Use the sliders to adjust the levels to fit your needs.