As I just posted, it seems even encryption is no longer prohibited. My reply was based on the rules as they existed a year ago. They changed. See my recent post for details.
Joe M. Jim B. wrote: > > mch wrote: > > Wrong. If it's not an open protocol, it's not legal in the ham band. > > > > If AOR's is not an open standard, it too would not be legal. > > > > The fact that a unit only works with other like units does not matter. > > After all, D-Star only talks with D-Star, and P25 with P25. > > > > Joe M. > > > > So sorry, but not true. If anyone can program up a radio that has that > feature, and monitor, without any kind of key, it's not encrypted. > Remember, the key word is encrypted, not public. > It's been tested already. > -- > Jim Barbour > WD8CHL
