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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    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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      international treaties, for one. second because lack of encryption discourages commercial/non-hobbyist use. third because the spirit of Ham is for Hams to all listen and transmit to each other.