"Adrian" <[email protected]> writes: > Thanks Eric, A concise response from you as always. Now to change subject I > saw your callsign on a Californian D-Star server log some time back, and it > was evident that you have used the mode. I was big on it a few years back > and I still have all the gear. However my participation on D-Star waned with > my HF interest, and especially the K3 coming along. > > My question is; Has Elecraft ever entertained the idea of incorporation of > DV mode in any of their 2m - 70cm gear? > The ambe chip is proprietary codec, but that utilised any manufacturer could > provide a module to provide for the mode?
I would hope that Elecraft would not add D-Star support; I think it's against the spirit of amateur radio, and particularly contrary to the kit culture, to have an on-air specification that an individual amateur is precluded from implementing without obtaining a patent license. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
