@HopelessDemigod THats not Icom's fault they could have went their own way like Yaesu. They adapted a standard when it was developed 128 kilobits was more than enough at the time.
http://www.aprs-is.net/downloads/DStar/DSTARUncovered.pdf
@n3xls @HopelessDemigod What about link budget? Sure you can make it as fast as Wi-Fi, but will it be able to reach 20km+ without directional antenna?