Read it a bit closer... modding it to obtain unauthorized signals is illegal... and still only the actual "act of using it" is illegal on the communication level. Just like broadcasting your own TV signal.
But taking it apart, changing the insides in a way that only affects the way you use is has nothing to do with communications. It's no different than ben heck modifying his PS3 into a laptop... or converting your toaster into a waffle maker. its like Emulators are LEGAL. Roms are ILLEGAL. Jailbreaking the software on YOUR phone is LEGAL. Using the jailbroken phone to access unauthorized areas or software is ILLEGAL.
Like I said, the copyright system is a vague pile of loopholes.
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Read it a bit closer... modding it to obtain unauthorized signals is illegal... and still only the actual "act of using it" is illegal on the communication level. Just like broadcasting your own TV signal.
But taking it apart, changing the insides in a way that only affects the way you use is has nothing to do with communications. It's no different than ben heck modifying his PS3 into a laptop... or converting your toaster into a waffle maker. its like Emulators are LEGAL. Roms are ILLEGAL. Jailbreaking the software on YOUR phone is LEGAL. Using the jailbroken phone to access unauthorized areas or software is ILLEGAL.
Like I said, the copyright system is a vague pile of loopholes.