I have a copy of a STAR agreement, and due to privacy issues, I won't share. But, I can tell you this: The cable operator bought the STAR from TWC according to the agreement, and it was theirs. In fact, the 4000 that I have has an asset tag on it with a number and "Propery of XYZ".
So what you are saying is that the STAR is property of the purchaser, not TWC?
Exactly. TWC can't take the equipment away or any of that.
As for the discussion about that Sage Endec... that unit
is broadcasting over the air. The guy who owns it took off the antenna of his broadcaster (Which is a special radio that broadcasts on those frequencies). So in reality, yes, it is broadcasting. Is it illegal? No. It's not interfering with any other signals, or being used to trick the public. Besides, it
is legal to broadcast on VHF as long as the transmitted signal does not exceed 500ft in radius. But if people were smart, they wouldn't do it (They can cause panic and get in trouble for that)
