Re:Given enough motivation (Score 2, Interesting)

Theoretically, the technology to send commands is also within the reach of a decent university physics student. They have nice moveable dishes and transmitting equipment.

Another point to remember is that while /your/ network may be secure, and therefore your uplink gear, not everyone's may be as secure as you'd like. Presumably someone with the motivation and persistence would be able to locate an unsecure uplink that could be used to transmit to a thirdparty satellite. Never assume the only doors (access points) are the ones you put in place.