SmartSDR 2.0 OK but now...

Frank, I work for a major consumer electronics company, as a Sr Engineer for products that receive frequent firmware updates. Many people see firmware as magic bullets that you can easily change any aspect of the way the device operates. These updates, however minor, require a total reevaluation of the product. These reevaluations are costly. Too often, one minor tweak results in another unforeseen problem. When updates are made, you choose your battles very carefully, usually by considering the ROI (Return On Investment). Engineering man hours are not cheap, so  you choose enhancements that will give you the biggest return. In my case, suggestions for updates are seldom considered when it's only coming from one customer (unless they discovered a bug). You look at the global feedback and use that as a possible starting point. FRS likely has many things in the oven, though they may not all be what we each want. I'm enjoying 2.0 and not worrying about what's next right now.

just buy Icom 73, Dieter