Even if it's just an application installed into an integrated computer?
This would not be folding the source into other code. It's just
installing it into a computer that happens to be inside another device.
It wouldn't be firmware. It would be the same as when I run it on my
Raspberry Pi.
Doug --KJ0F
On 3/25/2019 12:01 PM, Neil Zampella wrote:
FWIW .. the FT8 code is not 'open source' it is under the General Public
License v3. According to the GPL v3 FAQ:
"You cannot incorporate GPL-covered software in a proprietary system.
The goal of the GPL is to grant everyone the freedom to copy,
redistribute, understand, and modify a program. If you could incorporate
GPL-covered software into a nonfree system, it would have the effect of
making the GPL-covered software nonfree too."
So in reality, unless the firmware is then made available under the GPL
v3, which I don't see Elecraft doing, you can't use FT8 in the firmware.
Neil, KN3iLZ
On 3/25/2019 11:57 AM, Doug Person wrote:
I think you misunderstand open source. Doug -- KJ0F
On 3/25/2019 7:37 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:
"integrated FT8" will never happen. If I'm not mistaken, FT8 is open
source and incorporating that software with its licensing requirements
could expose Elecraft to all sorts of exposure; as their software is
NOT
open-source.
At least I believe I read that somewhere. That's my belief. Sort of
the same reason HRD or other licensed, closed-source apps do not
incorporate FT8 or any of those derivatives into their software. They
simply can't.
On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 1:08 AM Martin Sole <hs0...@gmail.com> wrote:
Well since you asked and made this sort of official, here's a few
things, though in no particular order of merit:
Integrated 7” (or bigger) panadaptor with touch screen.
‘Proper’ band stacking registers.
Equal sized vfo knobs for A and B.
Individual mode buttons.
AGC, NB, NR all with front panel controls adjustable on the fly.
More digital mode integration, built in FT8 with up-gradable
software as
digi modes develop.
Integrated PSU for 100-250 Vac.
50V minimum PA.
Ground Breaking earth shattering TX IMD.
Using the built in touch screen full descriptive menu.
Bigger rotary controls with more space.
RF performance equal to or better than best of the best.
Modular design with bare bones to fully loaded capability.
PA options from 10 to 500 watts fully integrated with ATU
(KPA500/KAT500).
I/Q output.
Proper base station radio without concern for portability (K3S is
already the leader there).
More extensive API giving ability to do literally everything the radio
can do from a computer.
Removeable head so the base radio can be remoted and the control head
used from where you need to be.
More ‘And’, less ‘Either or’ (Mic/Line selection level etc).
Martin, HS0ZED
On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:
Inquiring minds want to know:
What would you all like to see as a “K4” ?
Eric
elecraft.com
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