Thanks John (and others who replied.) The consensus seems to be that there is no problem with the K2 as carry-on. I was planning to put the power supply in checked baggage, but maybe I'll carry it as well after John's experience.
Bernie, W1AZ On Friday 19 January 2007 02:26, John Webster wrote: > >I am going to be going on a combined work and vacation trip in February, > >including Hawaii . . . > >First, what is the best way to pack the radio, and second, has anyone had > >recent experience with airport security as far as carrying radios and > >associated equipment? . . . > > > >Thanks for any advice! > > > >Bernie, W1AZ > > Hi Bernie: > > > > After 16 flights this summer alone, in and out of the USA, Europe, Africa, > Australia and New Zeeland, I think I can say with some confidence that you > will not have a problem taking your K2 along. Your bag may be opened, > swabbed, and you may be asked a question or two, but it is very unlikely > that you will have a problem. In fact, over the last four years and many > scores of times through security, the worst I have had, was being asked to > power up the K2 (which involved plugging in the power supply which I also > carry in the same carry-on bag) in Lusaka, Zambia (9J2)-and that was > probably more out of sheer rote, or mere curiosity. They seemed genuinely > tickled by the thing. > >... . . . > > Bottom line-take the K2 (and "golf-bag" if you can, particularly from > Hawaii), and have fun! > > > > 73 > > > > John, N6JW _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
