Hello Harry,
Elecraft is in a bit of a Catch 22 because yes with open source they could get the benefits from it But it could also equate to more "warranty" work for Elecraft when someone messes up their radio.
I think this is the main reason to "close" the source code. I have seen the problem with open source on SDR software. Anyone who thinks he could also program or could better program modify the open source code and spread it. Who uses the modified code and finds an error with his transceiver/computer, turns to the manufacturer of the hardware and not the manufacturer of the software. I like my Elecraft rigs (with the closed source). The developer team tested it and I can use it without jamming anywhere. Requests flow into the software after weighing.
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