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That's a very interesting vision of a software-defined appliance, Steve! I like it a lot.
I've been "off-key" and lost my llcense due to lack of use (and non-renewal) decades ago, but have been thinking about re-entering it for emergency support, as one of my many hobbies in retirement.
In any case, I wonder if the name "Amateur Radio" needs a face lift of some kind - update it with something people might think sounds more modern or cool - like "photonic comm hacking" or "photon makers and takers" hah!. Is it just a gimmick? Kinda yes, because it doesn't change the fundamental tech, but on the other hand, maybe it broadens the thinking outside the box a little. I realize my voice isn't worth a damned here, since I haven't been involved in decades, so maybe just consider it an outsider's view of some kind.
Corey - I've thought about the same thing. Amateur Radio was named back when it was a distinction from the other radio services - broadcast, marine, land mobile, etc. My ideal name would be the Experimental Radio Service, but that name is already allocated to truly experimental uses - typically short term. So I think we're stuck with the Amateur Radio Service name, but that doesn't mean we cannot "reconceptualize" or "rebrand" Amateur Radio as a lot more cool, hip, happenin'... RELEVANT to the radio technologies of the 21st century. I'm writing about that as fast as I can.
I hope you dive back in - lots of techie fun to be had!
That's a very interesting vision of a software-defined appliance, Steve! I like it a lot.
I've been "off-key" and lost my llcense due to lack of use (and non-renewal) decades ago, but have been thinking about re-entering it for emergency support, as one of my many hobbies in retirement.
In any case, I wonder if the name "Amateur Radio" needs a face lift of some kind - update it with something people might think sounds more modern or cool - like "photonic comm hacking" or "photon makers and takers" hah!. Is it just a gimmick? Kinda yes, because it doesn't change the fundamental tech, but on the other hand, maybe it broadens the thinking outside the box a little. I realize my voice isn't worth a damned here, since I haven't been involved in decades, so maybe just consider it an outsider's view of some kind.
Corey - I've thought about the same thing. Amateur Radio was named back when it was a distinction from the other radio services - broadcast, marine, land mobile, etc. My ideal name would be the Experimental Radio Service, but that name is already allocated to truly experimental uses - typically short term. So I think we're stuck with the Amateur Radio Service name, but that doesn't mean we cannot "reconceptualize" or "rebrand" Amateur Radio as a lot more cool, hip, happenin'... RELEVANT to the radio technologies of the 21st century. I'm writing about that as fast as I can.
I hope you dive back in - lots of techie fun to be had!