XPost: rec.radio.amateur.policy, uk.radio.amateur   
   From: no.sp@m.com   
      
   On 08/03/2018 21:02, Spike wrote:   
   > On 08/03/2018 14:12, Brian Reay wrote:   
   >   
   >> As for the registration process for DSTAR, assuming it is similar to   
   >> that for the DMR system, it is a formality - provided you have a   
   >> licence. It just assigns a number you put into your radio so it   
   >> identifies it on the system.   
   >   
   > Admission to RSGBTech is supposed to be a formality, according to the   
   > RSGB, but look what turned up - so your honeyed words hardly reflect the   
   > state of play in some areas at least.   
   >   
   > The registration process for DSTAR is regretfully an opportunity for   
   > Little Hitlers to come out and play - not that I'm saying any involved   
   > in the process are in fact playing Littler Hitlers, but the opportunity   
   > is there - and it wouldn't be the first time that systems in the AR   
   > field of endeavour have been compromised in this way.   
   >   
      
   Don't worry Spike, the type of people you are worried about- eg those   
   who invent special criteria/titles such as "Class A Licenses" - are too   
   busy ranting and raving to actually become involved in anything   
   productive which contributes to amateur radio.   
      
      
      
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