The Radio Amateur Information Network (RAIN) Report has an interview with Jay Maynard, K5ZC, from the National Frequency Coordinators Council concerning the use of digital repeaters. Jay discusses the issues around the alledged FCC statement that “D-STAR systems are not repeaters” and gives a good overview of the challenges of adopting digital repeater technology.
The interview exists in two parts:
Part1: http://www.therainreport.com/rainreport_archive/rainreport-9-27-2007.mp3
Part 2: http://www.therainreport.com/rainreport_archive/rainreport-10-5-2007.mp3
If you are interested in the future of amateur radio repeaters, this is worth a listen.
73, Bob K0NR
And here’s the rebuttal comments from D-STAR Repeater Trustee Tim Barrett, K6BIV.
http://www.therainreport.com/rainreport_archive/rainreport-10-11-2007.mp3