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From: ron@brl-smoke.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
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Subject: Re: H. R. 3378  on interception of communication
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Date: Wed, 26-Feb-86 15:04:22 EST
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> In New York, it is illegal to connect a decoder to the cable circuit.
> In fact, if you connect a "cable ready" VCR and a "cable ready" television
> to a "Y" adapter, you can be fined or imprisoned.  I can understand the
> cable company getting upset if you "tap in" without paying anything, but
> paying double for the same cable seems a bit unreasonable.  The fee
> is $5/month per connection plus $5/month for a "Cable company decoder"
> plus $N/month for each "premium channel" you wish to recieve.

Remember, it used to be illegal to install your own telephones, too.

-Ron