[Dstar] simplex node

[Adrian]

> Can i ask what the problem is with F calls? Forgive my ignorance, but I 
> didnt think there was any problem with foundation licensees using D-star or 
> echolink. So long as they stay on F call bands.
> 
> Jack
> VK2CJC / MM0AXL
> 

From:
http://lists.wia.org.au/pipermail/dstar/2007-October/000030.html  ;

The WIA proposed the addition of an appropriate emission mode
designator 
for Foundation licensees in the 144.000 to 148.000 MHz and 430 to 450 
MHz bands, with the additional provision in paragraph 29 of the LCD to 
permit, if the emission mode was digital voice, any data necessary to 
enable the use of the voice mode.

ACMA has now responded to the WIA’s approach, rejecting the proposal.

ACMA argues that the entry-level licence is meant to be easy to obtain, 
the amendment proposed to permit digital voice mode “would require 
expansion of the current syllabus and add a level of complexity to the 
qualification.”

ACMA also contends that adding digital voice modes would erode the 
difference between the Foundation and the other higher levels of 
licence, and that the digital voice mode would require the transmission 
of digital data, incompatible with the Foundation licence and finally, a 
further amendment as requested would create further delay in the 
implementation of the outcomes announced 2003.

The WIA is surprised by the response from ACMA.

Unfortunately, there will be no amendment at this time to Schedule 3A of 
the LCD to permit digital voice modes by Foundation licensees.

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