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Re: D-Star

Posted by Greg Troxel on Apr 29, 2012; 1:17am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/D-Star-tp7509586p7509972.html


"Adrian" <[hidden email]> 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.
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