Alinco makes a small UHF NXDN (non-trunking radio) also.
The issue isn't the radio, it's the son of a monkey's uncle that programmed them.
End users with little/no experience in radio will often "Google" it and figure they know how to set up a server, therefore they are qualified to be a radio tech.
Or, certain nationwide radio service providers have been known to dump users on FRS and GMRS frequencies to make a quick buck.
Not surprising, not uncommon, not legal.
Remember, most think one or more of the following:
-It is only illegal if you get caught.
-The rules don't apply to me.
-Some stranger on the internet said it was OK.