[RTTY] PO entroute to GE

[Bill Turner]

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On Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:49:42 -0400, you wrote:

>Does Flex-Radio come to mind?  They're already doing an annual
>software/firmware license.  It's a very short step to expiring
>the software/firmware after one year.
>
>73,
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV

REPLY:

Unless they have altered their policy in the last few days, FlexRadio
is only charging for major upgrades, which are optional. If you choose
to not upgrade, the radio keeps on working just fine, very different
from leasing or renting software. 

As they point out, upgrades cost money and the customer pays for it
one way or another - either built into the cost of the radio or at the
time you purchase the upgrade. Software designers don't work for free.
I like their approach. 

73, Bill W6WRT