[Dstar] Comment from a D-Star Rptr Project person

[Tony Langdon]

At 01:51 PM 9/3/2009, you wrote:
>Hi All (especially to my fellow often unfairly 
>criticized D-Star repeater project people),

Likewise, my hat's off to the people who put in 
the time and make the effort to get the D-STAR projects up and running.

>My take on these unwarranted, ignorant & 
>self-centred comments is the following
..
>
>Many of you have bitched & whined about buying 
>your D-Star radio & not (in your opinion), being 
>supplied with the service that you feel you deserve & are entitled to.
>All I have to say to you is - what a load of crap!

Well said Rob.  I've been getting somewhat 
annoyed at the snide remarks going on here, but 
not being active in building the repeaters, I bit 
my tongue.  Sure, the D-STAR network isn't 
perfect, but this is a relatively new system, and 
a lot of the quirks are not the fault of the 
people implementing the D-STAR repeaters and 
gateways, but the nature of the underlying 
infrastructure.  These kinks will be sorted in 
time.  Besides, I find it exciting to be around 
in the early days of a mode, where the paint is 
wet, everyone's still learning, and something occasionally breaks. :D

>Most of you offer nothing but criticism & aim 
>your unfair comments to people who are doing all 
>of this TOTALLY VOLUNTARILY & who don’t forget, 
>are also your fellow Amateur “brothers”.

Rob, you and your fellow repeater builders, take 
a bow.  Without you guys, we'd all still be using 
D-STAR simplex and DV Dongles.

>And those that have tried to blame Richard 
>VK3JFK for his lack of commitment, effort or 
>ability should hang your collective heads in shame.
>You may have opposing opinions & think he should 
>do things differently (like the D-Star dashboard 
>crap), but to suggest it’s his fault in some way 
>or he has some sort of political motivations, is downright rude & shameful.

I've known Richard for the better part of 20 
years.  While there are times we might not have 
agreed on things, when it came to D-STAR, I've 
found him to be courteous, helpful and ready with 
a suggestion or two to make things run more smoothly.

>Let’s all work together, help each other, offer 
>support, speak kindly of each others efforts & 
>get D-Star flying in this country.

Here here.

73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com