VSLEP, AEGIS and Pro-Voice aren't any different than D-Star is at this point and can be used just as any other digital mode on the ham bands. You just have to have another radio programmed for that protocol to receive it. Under that logic, the AOR Digital voice units should not be used on the ham bands because they only work with other AOR units (not an open standard).
And might I suggest we move this discussion to the P25 amateur group and return this group back to talking about repeaters? i will be more than happy to continue this discussion over there. Dan KA8YPY On Apr 25, 2007, at 11:19 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 4/25/2007 9:07:26 AM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> But I just purchased a VHF Astro Saber on Ebay for under $350... 255 >> channel, 6w, P25 and analog. I have purchased UHF Astro sabers for >> under $125 shopping around.Be very careful when purchasing any >> Motorola ASTRO product. A lot of the surplus stuff hitting the market >> is not IMBE but older (proprietary) VSELP modulation and some are >> flashed for analog only. Since VSELP is not an open standard the >> popular opinion is it's not legal on the HAM bands much like AEGIS >> and Pro-Voice offerings from Ma-Com. The only to tell is check the >> flashcode. If the seller cant provide the flashcode > I would not consider it. > > Chris > N9LLO > > > > See what's free at AOL.com. >
