The issue was brought to the general attention of the community. Emails have been sent to the IPR holders to see if they are willing to allow amateurs to use the MELP technology on an individual/non-product basis. We'll see what develops.
I think the community is just trying to do the right thing. I applaud this as there are many who seem to think since we are 'hobbyists', 'non-commercial', and provide free emergency communications that IPR and copyright does not apply (e.g. pirated copies of radio programming software, redistribution of manuals, duplications of videos, etc.) -- I personally disagree with the current state of software patents, but as a community we should play by the rules. Perhaps someone, properly placed, could get hams included under the government/military exemption as part of our RACES function? -- John D. Hays - K7VE Phone: 206-801-0820 Fax: 866-309-6077 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VOIP/SIP: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
