Ham radio been a regulatory success because the transmissions are open. Self-policing of the ham bands has always been an essential part of the hobby. Any trans

Ham radio been a regulatory success because the transmissions are open. Self-policing of the ham bands has always been an essential part of the hobby. Any transmissions using unpublished algorithms make that impossible. In today's climate, the fact that long-established (and offshore) gear makers are creating such a threat is not surprising but is dismaying. One serious criminal mis-use could cause serious damage to goodwill generated over decades. It could lead to more draconian regulations. Emergency use is a side-issue. We should not allow ourselves to be divided by it.