> The one question that I got referred to a mistaken concept that D-STAR was a > closed protocol. We explained that the D-STAR protocol is open and defined by > the JARL. Sitting right next to us was Internet Labs with the DVDongle and > DVAP and David with his non-Icom repeater, great examples of just how open > everything is.
The only part of D-Star that is open is the on-air protocol. The G2 and DPlus protocols are definitely not open, which isn't in the spirit of amateur radio IMHO. > Ed WA4YIH Jonathan G4KLX
