Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Carry-on Pelican 1510
AD6XY wrote: > > Having seen how bags were literally thrown from the hold on a recent > Easyjet flight I was in the plane next to in Toulouse, I would never put > my K3 in the hold. > The baggage handlers unloading my EasyJet flight to Nice in August managed to fracture the welds in a steel framed suitcase and broke the antenna that was in there just from the impact. (I don't know if it's the French or if they reserve special treatment for EasyJet.) If a K3 had been in that case I think it would have ended up in several pieces. I can't envisage a case that would protect a radio from that kind of treatment. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Carry-on-Pelican-1510-tp4218893p4221648.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Carry-on Pelican 1510
Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > > Following the recent bomb attempt it has been reported on the BBC today > that only one item of hand luggage is now being permitted on flights to > the USA. > I think we can forget flying to the USA for the time being. I am wondering about going by boat for a nice change. I have been worrying what might happen if someone tried to hide a bomb in their underwear, we already have to remove our shoes - but this is besides the point. I don't think it is a good idea to take a radio transmitter as hand luggage, in the past yes but not now with the insecurity checks. You could easily have fitted a bomb inside, you may use it to jam the aircraft communications or even use its' sharp bits as a weapon. Obviously you would not do this but someone might and that is enough. Radio transmitters need to go in the hold or not go at all. Having seen how bags were literally thrown from the hold on a recent Easyjet flight I was in the plane next to in Toulouse, I would never put my K3 in the hold. So that particular Pelican case is unable to protect the K3 in the hold and so it would be a waste of money. If you must take the K3, use a larger pelican case with plenty of bubble wrap. Remember it will probably be opened by security so it needs to be easily repackable. Mike -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Carry-on-Pelican-1510-tp4218893p4220993.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Carry-on
On my 3 flights from heathrow to Dallas Jan thro Nov this year they have been VERY strict on the "one item of carry on, which includes purses, computer bags etc" rule. This has resulted on one occasion of my 2nd checked bag containing only an empty laptop bag, which had customs at DFW examining the case linings very carefully! Bringing the K3 to England for christmas this year (in its padded bag inside my computer backpack) I was amused when the TSA took it out of the bag, after I told him it was a ham transceiver, picked it up with 2 hands and said "this is a much lighter radio than Hams usually try and take to the caribbean" Dave ww2r, g4fre Message: 47 Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:15:26 -0800 (PST) From: "Julian, G4ILO" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Carry-on Pelican 1510 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <1261912526618-4220266.p...@n2.nabble.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Following the recent bomb attempt it has been reported on the BBC today that only one item of hand luggage is now being permitted on flights to the USA. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Carry-on Pelican 1510
David Dunn wrote: > > In some, only ONE piece of hand luggage allowed eg - Last year in > Birmingham UK. I took my K3 to Uk and back in a normal flight case, i.e > with pull out handle and wheels on it, The K3 an easy fit, wrapped simply > in > a towel. (I bought the case for $3 from a charity shop) > Weight passed the 7 KG limit OK - after removing my camera from the case > at > check in. I had had to put it in there at Airport Xray point, as 2 pieces > of luggage not allowed. Theres logic for you..! > So far I have found a Laptop computer is always an allowed extra, and they > never weigh them --- > Following the recent bomb attempt it has been reported on the BBC today that only one item of hand luggage is now being permitted on flights to the USA. To be honest with the ever increasing security I don't think I'd even try taking a radio on a plane these days. The anxiety about will it or won't it be allowed is a worry I don't need to add to the already stressful business of flying. It is only a matter of time before the only way people are allowed to fly is without luggage at all and naked. There is already a machine at Manchester airport that lets security guards see through your clothing. I think I'd rather not fly than be subjected to that level of indignity. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Carry-on-Pelican-1510-tp4218893p4220266.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
