Such a B.S. statement from her: "I was not aware a GPS device was illegal"

This has nothing to do with GPS, she's just saying GPS to gain sympathy. It the satellite communications.

The article is even dumb, who writes these things: "Small, rugged and lightweight, this satellite communicator enables two-way text messaging using GPS technology, even in areas with no cell coverage."

GPS is one way technology, how does GPS allow two way text messaging?