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Is the FLEX-5000A firmware going to be open source?

April 26, 2017firmware flex-5000a going open source

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Is the FLEX-5000A firmware going to be open source?

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As stated previously, all DSP (modulation, demodulation, filtering, etc.) and user interface software is contained in FlexRadio PowerSDR software. Certain control functions are moving to firmware on the FLEX-5000. It is necessary to keep the firmware closed source in order to meet FCC requirements to properly restrict transmissions on unauthorized frequencies as well as to protect the property rights of third parties supplying technology to FlexRadio Systems. We have made provisions for MARS, lab/test equipment use, and differences in regional band plans that will give us the flexibility we need without compromising the integrity of out-of-band transmission controls.