The signal is extreemly clear although there is a little delay. There is
not a lot of DSTAR activity anywhere yet as it is still quite new.
It is not a replacement for any other form of ham radio, just a new digital
mode in addition to the other modes of ham radio.
The DSTAR radios are not yet able to be equipped with voice chips, but with
a screenreader you should be able to have voice and, in my case, braille, on
the computer.
73
Kris