[Elecraft] Elecraft's source code

[EUGENE GABRY]

> On May 12, 2017 at 11:39 AM Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
> 
> There are two really good reasons why Elecraft should NOT release their 
> source code and allow access to the inside of the radio. 1) A LOT of 
> additional resources would be required at Elecraft to address all of the 
> cans of worms opened by other programmers who don't understand all of 
> the variables of hardware and software.

This one is an easy one if it were open... A very simply stated statement that any modifications done via re-writes of code are now responsibility of owner, warranty void.

 2) There's the matter of
 > intellectual property and the possibility of attempts by others to "rip 
> off" Elecraft's design. The last thing most of us would like to see are 
> third world imitation Elecraft radios at a fraction of the cost, simply 
> because they've copied Elecraft's design, have no design costs, have no 
> support costs, etc.

This one is the heart of not opening the source code. "The secret sauce". All the "me too's" would be out reverse engineering in a heart beat. 
>From what I have read so far here, there are several options out there with open source codes to play with. Sounds like those would be appropriate sand boxes to play in to satisfy ones creativity. That's also good for creating "good" competition, and forward moving technology.

Gene
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