I agree that it is the users (actually trustee, node operator, or app-rpt implimenter) responsibility to assure that their node, repeater, etc is in compliance with legal requirements. I disagree that asl should provide software that in its DEFAULT Unmodified state is not compliant. Not everyone using app-rpt and asterisk is in a position to modify source code and recompile, thus packaged binaries are made available. I submit that the DEFAULT canonical source and binaries be legally compliant and even a bit conservative in settings such that those who tend toward the appliance operator end of our group and will just download a precompiled sd card image trusting that putting it on the air won’t put them in violation of the rules can actually do just that. If someone wants to recompile from modified source let them do so but the standard should be compliant as a matter of good software stewardship. I oppose the suggested change. If he wants his node to be non compliant let him recompile, it’s his prerogative but as a user of the default binaries I ought be able to trust that said software won’t fill my mailbox with notices of violation from my local regulatory authorities.
Eric
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