Al,
Maybe that Open Sourcing Firmware is a whole new dimension of ham radio. Sounds
like the "Rebel" was built with that in mind. Quite an interesting concept,
"Programming your own", remote control of your rig via the Web, pc control of
your rig, cw robots, digital modes.....a lot of concepts that are significantly
changing the face of ham radio.
John, N4DXI
-----Original Message-----
From: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
To: tentec <tentec@contesting.com>
Cc: John Bescher <n4dxi@aol.com>
Sent: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 9:58 pm
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Open Sourcing Firmware...
That's funny - I thought some company named "Ten-Tec" announced a new rig
featuring open-source firmware at Dayton. They called it the Model
506 "Rebel" and they are currently taking pre-orders for it:
http://qrper.com/2013/05/ten-tec-introduces-the-model-506-rebel-an-open-source-qrp-transceiver/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TenTec506Rebel/
(The original post on this reflector was titled "New rig at DAyton" by Greg S.
on May 16 this year.)
73, Al
On Sat June 29 2013 8:30:49 pm John Bescher wrote:
> You have a point, but I don't think it's been done with Amateur firmware.
>
>
> TenTec would have to attract qualified, responsible programmers so TenTec's
> reputation would not be muddied.
>
>
>
> Would hams pay for firmware upgrades? Probably would have to be
> spectacular new features to attract paying customers.
>
>
> Would hams pay for sustained maintenance? Probably not if the current
> firmware is acceptable...obviously it is, TenTec has been successful with
> the Orion.
>
>
> It all depends on the language used to program the firmware, how well
> written and understandable the programs are, whether there is sufficient
> memory available for maintenance and upgrades....the training and costs to
> take over firmware maintenance has to be balanced against expected revenue.
>
>
> A big risk. Would you take it? Is it worth it?
>
>
> John Bescher, N4DXI
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Louis Ciotti <lciotti1@gmail.com>
> To: Tentec <Tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 9:00 pm
> Subject: [TenTec] Open Sourcing Firmware...
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>
> I was reading through the tread on the EOL of the OII, and one comment was
> about firmware. I wonder if TecTec has ever considered open sourcing the
> firmware for there out of production radios? Certainly would extend their
> life, and allow for continued improvement.
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