> Not trying to be a spoil-sport, but since Mototrbo isn't a "documented > public protocol" doesn't it fall under the "encrypted" transmission > rules, and wouldn't be allowed in the Amateur bands?
Actually, Mototrbo is based on a European digital standard using TDMA. Motorola is selling it here. Google Mototrbo and check it out. Looks like D-Star has some very serious competition with some major players involved. 73, Al, K9SI