Ian Stirling wrote:
In the non paranoid days, this time could be changed by
tweaking a pot, and it would be obvious from the published
circuit diagram. Now it's locked into proprietary firmware.
Well...I would put it differently. In the pre-microprocessor days,
there would have been a pot and a bunch of other components which would
have added some significant amount to the cost of the radio. Now the
function is handled by firmware whose only cost is that of the initial
development.
Multiply this by many similar functions, and you have a radio with a lot
more capabilities for less cost. It's not paranoia, just effective use
of technology.
--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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