LE> 6-7     month           dest point

PE> ie, it is incompatible with Type-2.

ml> what definition are you using for incompatible? all the type 2.2 and 2+

A strict Type-2 processor could conceivably barf, e.g. one that
validates the months to make sure they don't get a garbled packet.

ml> information fits inside the same header space, 90% of the fields are the
ml> same, and there's even a method to detect which one is which... in the

For NEW programs to detect which one is which.

ml> above, you check the baud field of a suspected type 2 header and select
ml> which header layout 'template' you want to use...

PE> However, I think it should be added, but not until the current
PE> version gets approved by the FTSCD.

ml> it? as in singular or do you mean them instead for both type 2.2 and 2+?

Type 2 and 2+ will go into this version of FTS-0501, but Type 2.2
will have to wait.  BFN.  Paul.
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