If this list were one of those forums where you vote for the best answer, this answer would get my vote. 
--
Tim
:wq

On Jan 17, 2015, at 5:36 PM, Doug Crompton <doug@crompton.com> wrote:

The main reason to use full duplex is to have the capability to command your node while another station is transmitting. In half duplex you have to wait for a clear channel.