[BC] What is "better?" HOW do we get there?

[Powell E. Way III W4OPW]

--- Steve <shnewman at alaweb.com> wrote:

> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kent Winrich, K9EZ" <kwinrich at gmail.com>

> > Also why you think that we would need to hold onto
> this for 30-40
> > years is beyond me.  Let me introduce you to
> something called
> > SOFTWARE UPGRADES.  The transmission method would
> have no real need
> > to change, but it is the CODEC that could change. 
> Correct me if I am
> > wrong.  Am I missing something?

Yes you have. 


> > Though I have not dug into the CODEC for HD, my
> understanding is that
> > it is upgradeable.  Even the new Radiososophy
> radio has the ability  to upgrade the CODEC.

I thought Ibiquity was dead set against this? 



> More patching upon patching. Kind of reminds me of
> Windows. :) So will these
> new codecs come flying into the radio from the
> stations via the
> manufacturers? It better be invisible or the public
> won't have anything to
> do with it.> Steve
> Steve Walker Productions



Steve, don't count on it.


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