Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeating D-Star

[Gary]

I don't know. Like any other radio gear it depends on the brand, model, and how badly the seller wants to sell I guess. Motorola isn't the only maker offering P25 digital audio capable radios (we'll assume CAI/IMBE compatible). Icom, Kenwood, and others are also offering rigs and surplus stuff pops up at the most unexpected times.
Gary

"Steve Bosshard (NU5D)" wrote:

 Thanks Gary, so what will it cost Mondo Ham to go out and buy a VHF P25 radio - portable - battery and charger antenna and speaker/mic new or used and the stuff to program it with?

Thanks,  Steve
 On 4/24/07, Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

 Yes you are wrong. Motorola does not nor did they ever own the APCO
Project 25 standard. Many multiband excitation technologies commonly
used today are the property of Digital Voice System Inc. (DVSI). They
license Motorola (and other manufactures) to use the designs in their
P25 radio systems. P25 amateur repeaters are slowing popping up here and
there but mostly by LMR professionals who are also amateurs and have
access to surplus gear so I agree with you that it will be some time
before it becomes mainstream.
Gary

 

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