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Two linears bring $2500 CB fineAnother CB operator has been dinged with a heavy fine for operating an
over power transmitter that the FCC views as an unlicensed station. This
as the regulatory agency issues the $2500 fine to Larry J. Duckworth of
Cordele, Georgia. The case dates back to July 18, 2006. That’s when agents from the Commission's Atlanta Office conducted an inspection of Duckworth's CB radio station and observed a coaxial cable connecting a linear amplifier to his CB transceiver. The power of the station as installed measured at 106 watts. Duckworth admitted to the agents that he had been operating the station with the attached linear amplifier and voluntarily surrendered it to them. But it did not end there. In response to another complaint, on September 28, 2006, agents from the Atlanta Office re-inspected the CB station in Duckworth's residence. This time the agents observed a coaxial cable connecting not one but two linear amplifiers to his CB transceiver. The power output measured 2500 watts. Also, the CB transmitter at his station was a non-FCC certified Galaxy model DX99V. Duckworth admitted he used his station as the agents found it. On December 15, 2006, the Atlanta Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $10,000. Soon after, Duckworth submitted a response to the NAL requesting a reduction or cancellation based on his inability to pay. After examining the documentation that Duckworth provided the FCC determined that a reduction of the forfeiture amount to $2,500 is appropriate based Duckworth's demonstrated financial hardship. Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF The order was issued on February 14th . Duckworth was given 30 days to pay the $2500. If he fails to do so the FCC says it will turn the matter over to the Department of Justice for collection. And that, as they say on 11 meters, is a big 10-4.
Source: ARNewsline, FCC
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