"Doug" wrote in
nk.net:

The ham who invented CLOVER tried to get all the manufacturers
interested in the technology. Kantronics, MFJ, etc. No interest until
he approached HAL. I have heard he GAVE the technology to them. The
MARS ops seem to love it, but it is too pricey for me.
73
Doug

Why does it figure that MARS would use an expensive, proprietary
technology.....(c;