Hi Nick. I've traveled with my KX3 and various accessories on a dozen or more flights, both domestic (around the USA) and into several European countries.
Here's a synopsis of the results and best practices derived therefrom. 1. No one has ever shown the slightest interest in the KX3 (with internal NiMH batteries), coiled antenna wires, coils of coax, or small bits and pieces and wires. 2. The only items that have drawn attention (once each) have been: a. A separate battery pack (Buddistick in my case) b. Needle nose pliers close to 7 inches. c. A barrel connector joining the PL259s on either end of a coil of coax (they said they couldn't see it well enough). The seven inch tool item is a tough one because longer tools are specifically prohibited. So measure the tool first. However, the tool that drew attention was only six inches long, but they wanted to measure it to make sure. A TSA agent made a suggestion which both makes sense and has so far worked: "If in doubt, unpack it and put it in plain view." In other words, I now organize my packing so that the battery pack, that suspect tool, and such are easily removed for inspection (along with my laptop and the little bag full of liquids), and rather than waiting for the TSA to ask, I put them in the examaination tray along with my shoes. Haven't raised an eyebrow since. On my last flight (3 weeks ago from MSP to PDX) a TSA agent actually -thanked- me for putting out the battery pack! However, you never know about the next guy, so remember that they're doing a job, and thank them for being careful :-) 73, Chris NW6V On Oct 8, 2013, at 16:27 , Nicklas Johnson <n...@n6ol.us> wrote: > After my last trip, when I got hassled by the TSA about my wire stripper > (no tools longer than 7 inches, even ones that couldn't possibly hurt > anyone), I thought this time I should probably ask around first... > > Has anyone traveled with a KX3 and a Buddistick in carry-on luggage? I've > got NiMH batteries installed in the KX3, and in the Buddistick bag there's > the antenna itself and a couple spools of 25' of coax. > > It seems like it SHOULD be okay, unless they mistake segments of the > Buddistick for Billy Clubs, which aren't allowed in carry-on (but are okay > in checked luggage). > > But you never know these days... has anyone tried it, either successfully > or unsuccessfully and can share experiences? > > ? Nick? ______________________________________________________________ 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
