At 02:50 PM 6/25/2010, you wrote: >I don't see any need for authentication/security protocols for >D-star beyond what's already in place. What ever in the world for? >We've done just fine for many years without it on analouge V/UHF >repeaters, Echolink and etc. We don't need it anymore than we would >need it on HF DX.
One exception. D-STAR really needs some authentication for Dongle users. All we have is registration, not authentication. However, at least it is possible (in DPlus) to disable individual dongles, if necessary. The current status quo is "too much" for RF users and "too little" for Internet connected users. 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com
