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The point is that someone could modify the software to broadcast on disallowed bands: this is one of the main arguments against allowing user-modifiable softwar

• leetcrew 2y ago
  so what? broadcasting on unauthorized bands is essentially painting a "come fine me" beacon on yourself. surely the FCC (or it's Japanese equivalent) can handle these sorts of revenue opportunities without Apple's help.
  • LeonB 2y ago
    If Johnny Nobucks makes an illegal broadcast using an Apple device - or rather if Johnny Nobucks makes an app for the express purpose of doing the illegal broadcast, and distributes it to 1 million other users on Apple devices — the FCC equivalent would faaaar prefer to sue 1 rich person (Apple) - with a chance of getting big bucks — than 1 million and 1 poor people — (Johnny no bucks and his users). But I’m pretty sure Apple would be able to put together a license model that makes them safe in this case, long before they were put in any legal danger. Anyone who claims it’s an intractable is using it for a different purpose -/ either trying to keep their sweet monopoly - or wishing they could sue apple.
• throwaway2037 2y ago
  This is an interesting point. Is it not possible to buy a SDR (software-defined radio) and broadcast 4G/5G signal on disallowed bands? Also, I remember watching a video about repairing an ancient Nintendo Entertainment System. If you remove the faraday cage (metal box) around the video out signal, it accidentally broadcasts on disallowed bands. (I don't remember all the details.)