The software was classed as munitions and one needed an arms dealer's license to publish it, including online. The creator of PGP published the full source code as a book, as these are covered under first amendment rights.

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[–] 26 points 1 year ago (1 child)

It's illegal on licensed HAM channels, but legal on unlicensed channels like the 2.4 and 5Ghz ranges

Don't ask me why the distinction still remains

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