[Elecraft] Elecraft's source code

Ingo Meyer, DK3RED mails at qrp4fun.de
Fri May 12 13:01:07 EDT 2017


Hello Harry,


> Elecraft is in a bit of a Catch 22 because yes with open source they could get the benefits from it
> But it could also equate to more "warranty" work for Elecraft when someone messes up their radio.

I think this is the main reason to "close" the source code. I have seen the problem with 
open source on SDR software. Anyone who thinks he could also program or could better 
program modify the open source code and spread it. Who uses the modified code and finds an 
error with his transceiver/computer, turns to the manufacturer of the hardware and not the 
manufacturer of the software.
I like my Elecraft rigs (with the closed source). The developer team tested it and I can 
use it without jamming anywhere. Requests flow into the software after weighing.


73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't forget: the fun is the power!
www.qrp4fun.de - dk3red at qrp4fun.de


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