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WA4ZKO > PACKET 24.07.11 17:35l 29 Lines 934 Bytes #999 (0) @ USA
BID : 7307_WA4ZKO
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Subj: Update - ARRL Lab's BER testing
Path: IZ3LSV<IK6IHL<IK6ZDE<VE2PKT<N9PMO<N4ZKF<WA4ZKO
Sent: 110724/1519Z 7307@WA4ZKO.#NKY.KY.USA.NOAM BPQ1.0.4
After seeing the ARRL review of the Kenwood TH-D72 packet/APRS
HT and other recent rig reviews did not include any BER test data,
several have asked what is up at the ARRL Lab. There has been some
speculation that the manufacturers had applied pressure to get this
testing dropped.
After discussions with Ed Hare, W1RFI at the ARRL Lab here are some
facts regarding this situation:
1. The ARRL Lab BER testing was dependent upon some aging hardware
that used DOS software. This hardware/software has been retired.
2. The Lab has NOT received any "pressure" from manufacturers
regarding this testing.
3. The Lab is looking into ways to reintegrate BER testing back into
their testing when time and resources allow.
For now I'd exercise great caution in purchasing a new rig for 9600
packet that doesn't have both TXD and BER test data available.
73
Jeff
WA4ZKO/1
WA4ZKO@WA4ZKO.#NKY.KY.USA.NOAM
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