still just advice
I don't see what the problem is with adding some of advice to the OP's question.
Why tempt fate??
FYI - this came out recently and reflects increasing actions:
Da Wouff
"ENFORCEMENT: FLORIDA CB OPERATOR ORDERED TO PAY A REDUCED
$450 FINE
The FCC has affirmed a reduced fine of $450 issued to a
Florida C B radio operator based only on his proven
inability to pay a much higher $10,000 Notice of Apparent
Liability to Monetary Forfeiture. In ordering Michael W.
Perry of Cross City to pay the reduced amount, the
commission turned away his claim that he was not using a non-
certified transmitter or an external power amplifier on the
11 meter band.
In its order, the FCC indicated that there was ample
physical evidence in this case and that the $10,000 fine was
being reduced solely based on Perry proving that the fine
would be a financial hardship on him. However it also
cautioned Perry that a party's inability to pay is only one
factor in its forfeiture calculation analysis. The FCC
stated that it has it has previously rejected inability to
pay claims in cases of repeated or otherwise egregious
violations. Therefore, future violations of this kind may
result in significantly higher forfeitures that may not be
reduced due to Perry's financial circumstances.
Perry was given the customary 30 days from the date that the
Forfeiture Order was affirmed to pay the $450. If he fails
to do so the matter could be turned over to the Department
of Justice for collection. (FCC)"
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