RAS is a form of encryption, not legal on ham.
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RAS is a form of encryption, not legal on ham.
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Actually, it’s not. The audio is not encrypted. But it’s a “handshake” between the repeater, & radios.
RAS is definitely not encryption. All audio is 100% in the clear.
Yes. The transmissions will still be heard, but that radio without RAS will not be able to talk on the repeater.
Gotcha, apparently I was fed wrong information. I was told that if a repeater was set up for RAS, that the correct code would also be needed for RX on the subscriber unit.
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Mr_Boh
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Many years ago I had a very well known and respected member here repair an Astro Saber for me. While he had it in his possession I asked him if it was possible for him to flash it with MODAT, which he did. Why? Did I need it? Nope, just wanted it for the fun of it. I’m not a ham so it was only used on simplex channels with my friends who are also “Radio heads”. I loved it and ended up selling it to a friend who literally begged me for it. My only complaint about MODAT is its not available for my APX LOL.
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