I am sick of manufacturers defining how Radio Amateurs interface with, and use our own equipment.
As a community, we stand upon a tradition of innovation, creativity, and openness.
For far too long, I, and my fellow Radio Enthusiasts have allowed this spirit of innovation and sharing to atrophy, allowing our hobby to, in large part, be defined by a select group of companies.
I don’t blame the Manufacturers; they make excellent, reliable, fun, and (mostly) equipment. Their contribution to our hobby has been unequaled, and they have carried the mantle well. In fact, I believe that there is a severe need for the engineering and reliability that they bring to the table.
But, in order for Ham Radio to stay relevant in this new world, I believe it is incumbent upon the innovators of our community to, again, step forward, and provide the tools, technology, and experience that can fulfill the promise of what makes Amateur Radio great:
Each and every ham should have the opportunity to design, hand-build, and operate the most modern, cutting-edge equipment as they see fit.
To that end, I offer:
opentrx.org
More to follow...
- DE KG6O
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