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Radio Communications

OpenLINK™ – Store and Forward Communications Protocol

Developed by Dexter Fortson Associates, Inc. this peer-to-peer communications protocol is not legally restricted and is available to all.

More technical reports

• Analog versus Digital Radio Communications
  This technical report explores the strengths of analog versus digital radio communications.
• Radio Messaging
  What is the optimal speed for a radio transmission in a Radio Telemetry Monitor and Control System? This report by Steve Gardner explores the timing factors of radio communications.
• Radio Frequencies
  Which radio frequency is the best choice for your application or Utility System? This report by Tim Carroll summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of VHF, UHF or spread spectrum frequencies.

These three reports are available on request. Contact us for a copy.