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Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by polio on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @11:53AM (#32167537)
What's the legality of something like this?
Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by 0xTJ on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @11:55AM (#32167586)
The radio side of things is very locked-down, you can only transmit in the bands allowed by the region for which it's sold.
Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by capableweb on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @12:09PM (#32167834)
Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by kstrauser on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @12:51PM (#32168557)
I'm glad that's hackable. I have an extra class ham radio license and can play with some additional frequencies, and want to at least have the option to enable them.
Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by kris99999 on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @03:11PM (#32170713)
I've been rather curious as to what the license would legally allow one to do with this. Should this end up applying for some of the capable but disabled frequencies?

Context: I have a flipper zero and have been thinking about testing for amateur radio licenses.

Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by kstrauser on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @04:44PM (#32172062)
I'm not sure, but a big part of the reason for having amateur radio licenses is for experimentation and learning. I have no idea what I'd actually do with those frequencies yet.
Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by r2_pilot on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @11:54AM (#32167562)
As sold, completely legal.
Re:Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks by stjohnswarts on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @12:52PM (#32168574)
It's fine as it's not mass produced single purpose hardware like your wifi router. Just don't use it to break into your neighbors garage and you'll be fine and don't hook it up to a 500 watt wireless repeater/amplifier.