Andy, it seems like it may be a good idea but it may be a bit late. If the new Winmor mode works as well as Pactor 2 - 3 many people will go to that mode.
I believe they intend to continue to support the Pactor modems anyway, to protect people's investments. Personally I would prefer a sound card mode if it came close. It would be great if the FCC authorized RFSM8000 on HF, even if they limited the frequencies where it could be used. Howard K5HB ________________________________ From: Andrew O'Brien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: DIGITALRADIO <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:29:44 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Odd idea: Timeshare a HF Pactor III License and modem? We have seen many mentions on this board about people who would like to try Pactor III but do not want to spend $1000 on a modem. I wonder if there is any interest in a time share arrangement where a group of individuals buy one and arrange to spend a few weeks per year operating it? Crazy, I know, .but I thought I would at least ask. To make it less than US 100.00 per person, we would need around 12 people, who would get the device for a month. Some sort of contract would be written to protect people's investment and make sure it is handed on to the next person on a timely basis. I'm not sure what we would do if someone fried the machine while operating it, will have to give that some thought. If we got 12 people I would have them pay in to a Paypal account and purchase the machine for the group. Perhaps the second year , people could sell their month to newcomers and recoup some of their initial $100 if they did not want a second turn with it. Totally stupid idea ? -- Andy K3UK
