Guys, I have flown with different radios internally and internationally including USA. I carry radios and main accessories in a kind o pelican briefcase. In the briefcase I have the radio, power supply, electronic keyer, digi interface, cables and so on. I have never had a problem. I have also transported power amplifier, botanchor radios, radio parts and so on.
Once , in Miami int'l airport, in connection to a flight to VP5 (Turks and Caicos), I was inspected by an TSA officer that knew every item I had in my hand luggage. He also said : "electronic keyer with paddles- cool !". I certainly was inspected by a fellow ham. As we better be quite during these inspections, I have not asked a thing, just smiled to him. I anticipate no problem if you do not bring along knifes, liquid and stuff that they don't like. Also make sure you have your license with you. I have showed my license in few occasions. Regards Fred PY2XB 2012/1/31 Edward R. Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> > This is a recurring topic, but TSA is always changing their > procedures so is a reasonable question. > > I have flown several times with my old FT-847, 2m amp, cigarette > lighter power cord for mobiling , mag-mt antenna, mic and a few other > accessories. I used to carry them in my soft-side brief case but it > has been exchanged for a computer case so now the rig gets packed > into the carry-on clothes suitcase. > > I have never had to show it. A few times they have run it back thru > the scanner. A long time ago (before TSA) I had a small sealed > battery which was challenged but eventually allowed as I explained if > was for demo at a conference and I had my business card attached to > the radio (I was a radio tech). > > I will be interested if the KX3 causes any controversy for flying. I > seriously doubt it will. I suspect that some of the inspectors figure > the radio is a mobile phone since the mic has a dtmf keypad. > > Last time we flew we had the new body scanners at Detroit so I messed > up by forgeting my drivers license was in my pocket. So I got a pat > down and wand sweep and swab wipe of clothes and shoes. Good thing > my pants stay up without a belt as that had to be removed. Seattle > and Portland seem to be no hassle. > > Next time we fly there will be new body scanners at Anchorage > International. > > > 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 > ====================================== > BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com > EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-QRT, 1296-?, 3400-? > DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@gmail.com > "Kits made by KL7UW" http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm > ====================================== > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- Fred C Carvalho - PY2XB ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
