Well back in the days of AM and when SSB came out it was the same thinking then BUT what has happened to AM . Same thing with DSTAR it is growing and will grow . Thats what makes ham radio so much fun, there is something for everyone 73,s Damon
On 11/11/13, George Henry <[email protected]> wrote: > Actually, after more than 10 years on the market, D-STAR has only about > 28,000 registered users worldwide. There are fewer than 2000 active users, > > worldwide, daily. Many people are wondering why Icom keeps pouring money > into something which is clearly unsustainable in the long run. > > There are very good reasons why no other amateur radio manufacturer will > touch it. > > > George, KA3HSW > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: "AMSAT" <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 1:00 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] D STAR > > >>D STAR is growing across the US and the world >> http://www.dstarinfo.com/repeater-maps.aspx >> >> Amsat UK has info about a D STAR satellite >> http://amsat-uk.org/2013/10/22/integration-of-worlds-first-d-star-cubesat/ >> >> If you don't have a radio, you can use a DV Dongle on your computer >> Give it a try >> 73 WA4HFN Damon >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite >> program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
