> Chris Fowler wrote: > > > Has ICOM extended the spec so that Yaesu can not make a compliant radio? > > Yes, the codec is locked down but I don't see what would prevent Alinco > > from making a HT that can talk to an ICOM repeater. > > > John D. Hays wrote: > Anyone can make a D-STAR air protocol compliant radio. If it does the air > protocol correctly it should work just fine with both Icom repeaters and the > other hardware and software approaches mentioned up thread.
True, but perhaps those who could manufacture "D-STAR compliant" (or perhaps just "DVAR") radios aren't motivated to do so if they can't compete in and affect characteristics of the infrasturcture market - repeaters, controllers, etc.? It's still not an open mode like the others - AM, CW, SSB, FM, PSK, etc. 73--John
