RE: Bridgecom 220 MHz "module." Do they publish a part number? If they're the only company using this critical module it might make some sense for them to produce a reference design or opening up their schematics for others to produce and/or improve. One of the reasons why the packet TNC was successful was because the TAPR design was fairly open to any manufacturer.
Ready - that would be a conversation to have with Bridgecom. As I stated in my original article, I tried to engage them to discuss on the record, but they ignored my request. Bridgecom doesn't seem receptive to open source principles like what you're suggesting.
As a follow-up to the N1URO entry, I have taken on the task as 44Net coordinator for his states (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NJ, PA, MD & DE) in addition to my own of NY that I have been running since 2014. I have set up separate mailing lists for anyone running 44Net and/or packet operations in those eleven states.
Thanks for stepping up to this unglamorous task N2NOV! The 44net coordinators are unsung heroes. The past and current 44net coordinators for Western Washington are friends of mine, and it can be a demanding time sink at times.
RE: Bridgecom 220 MHz "module." Do they publish a part number? If they're the only company using this critical module it might make some sense for them to produce a reference design or opening up their schematics for others to produce and/or improve. One of the reasons why the packet TNC was successful was because the TAPR design was fairly open to any manufacturer.
Ready - that would be a conversation to have with Bridgecom. As I stated in my original article, I tried to engage them to discuss on the record, but they ignored my request. Bridgecom doesn't seem receptive to open source principles like what you're suggesting.
As a follow-up to the N1URO entry, I have taken on the task as 44Net coordinator for his states (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NJ, PA, MD & DE) in addition to my own of NY that I have been running since 2014. I have set up separate mailing lists for anyone running 44Net and/or packet operations in those eleven states.
Thanks for stepping up to this unglamorous task N2NOV! The 44net coordinators are unsung heroes. The past and current 44net coordinators for Western Washington are friends of mine, and it can be a demanding time sink at times.