Internet over HAM general questions

Hey all,

I’m in the US, and I’ve got a UV-82 coming in the mail. I’m waiting a couple of weeks until I can take my certification. So basically, I’m a total beginner. But in the mean time, I have some questions about a completely different topic: Internet over HAM.

• 1) I see that the Icom ID-1 supports D-Star DD mode, which allows you to hook the thing up to an Ethernet port (or something along those lines.) Is there a cheaper alternative to this device (or using a different standard?)
• 2) If not, is there an Internet over SDR type project which abides by FCC laws?
• 3) Assuming I was to do Internet access over HAM bands, would it technically be illegal to use encryption? So SSL and PGP would be a no-go?
• 4) I can’t really seem to find anything worth reading on this topic. If anyone has anything to add (at all, really) to this, it would be nice. Projects, standards, equipment, etc — anything to google for this beginner.

Thanks!

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