Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
One thing you should know about flying on commercial airlines is that they DO NOT guarantee any electronics that is in checked luggage. I had a kit stolen out of my luggage several years ago by airline employees and I only got reimbursement because it was labeled an enclosure and not electronics. Always carry on your expensive ham gear. Doesn't make a difference as far as TSA inspection. Most commercially made ham gear looks like some kind of cell phone and is usually passed in the USA. I have found great variance in inspection by airport; generally tighter in small airports. I always carry my license and a business card attached to the radio. Going into Canada you want to bring along your invoice to prove it was purchased in the US to get thru customs on return. You need a passport to travel to Canada these days. I am planning to take my KX3 on my next trip. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Kits made by KL7UW Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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
[Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I've flown commercially with my KX3 on three round trips, all domestic flights. The KX3 was in the middle of the carry-on bag, padded with clothing, etc. The last time out, TSA wanted to inspect the unit, and asked me to show them the batteries. No worries with that! 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:49:08 -0700, you wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Phil, I don't own a KX3, but I've taken my FT-857D (once) and my FT-817ND multiple times (I don't travel with my K3). I never had any issues with TSA. They didn't even bat an eye about them, in fact. I just made sure I had my license taped to the rigs and ran them through with my laptop/iPod/other electronics. Good luck and have a great trip! 73, -- Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:49 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Have taken K3 through TSA security many times, including most recent trip to Montserrat. I put it in a Pelican case. In most cases they do not bat an eye, and do not even open the case. I also put a copy of my license and spare cable ties in the case for re-sealing. Now, the suitcase that has all the wires, coax, spare connectors, etc., etc. that almost always gets opened after X-ray. Try explaining some of that stuff to inspectors out of the country! BTW, if you are going out of the country, it is always a good idea to carry a copy of your receipt w/serial number. 73 charlie, k1xx/vp2mll Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Strange what gets inspected, and what doesn't. When I'm flying, I always pack my suitcase using gallon ziplock bags. Clothes, electronics, etc. -- makes it easier for them to search, and makes packing easier. The TSA leaves a flyer in checked bags that are inspected. I carry one bag that is ALWAYS inspected -- my Curling brooms. 73 -- Lynn On 3/10/2014 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I have traveled extensively for my work on airlines for the past 20 years. I have taken my QRP rigs on many airlines with wires cables and my HFp potable antenna as carry on. I have never been asked to open my bag as carry on. I have also taken lots of test equipment as carry on and have never been questioned. That is not to say you might be asked to open your checked baggage. It has been my experience to just be patient with the TSA guys and do what they ask. Keep a smile on your face. What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. The TSA folks are just doing their job to keep everyone safe even if you do not agree with how they do it. I have also gone to Canada from the US and back many times without issue. Just my two cents worth Glenn Maclean WA7SPY On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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 __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Thanks guys for the input in TSA and the KX3. I have also traveled extensively for work (domestic and international) but never have taken a radio anywhere. 73, phil, K7PEH P.S. I never give TSA (or, anyone else) a bad attitude about anything. On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:44 AM, WA7SPY wa7...@comcast.net wrote: I have traveled extensively for my work on airlines for the past 20 years. I have taken my QRP rigs on many airlines with wires cables and my HFp potable antenna as carry on. I have never been asked to open my bag as carry on. I have also taken lots of test equipment as carry on and have never been questioned. That is not to say you might be asked to open your checked baggage. It has been my experience to just be patient with the TSA guys and do what they ask. Keep a smile on your face. What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. The TSA folks are just doing their job to keep everyone safe even if you do not agree with how they do it. I have also gone to Canada from the US and back many times without issue. Just my two cents worth Glenn Maclean WA7SPY On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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 __ 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 __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Maybe you should start OOFA - Offices On The Air. I agree about TSA. Just let them do their jobs. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:50:03 -0700, you wrote: Thanks guys for the input in TSA and the KX3. I have also traveled extensively for work (domestic and international) but never have taken a radio anywhere. 73, phil, K7PEH P.S. I never give TSA (or, anyone else) a bad attitude about anything. On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:44 AM, WA7SPY wa7...@comcast.net wrote: I have traveled extensively for my work on airlines for the past 20 years. I have taken my QRP rigs on many airlines with wires cables and my HFp potable antenna as carry on. I have never been asked to open my bag as carry on. I have also taken lots of test equipment as carry on and have never been questioned. That is not to say you might be asked to open your checked baggage. It has been my experience to just be patient with the TSA guys and do what they ask. Keep a smile on your face. What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. The TSA folks are just doing their job to keep everyone safe even if you do not agree with how they do it. I have also gone to Canada from the US and back many times without issue. Just my two cents worth Glenn Maclean WA7SPY On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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 __ 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 __ 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 Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Whatever you do, don't describe any kind of interconnect cabling as Bomb Wire. They don't see the humor in that. On 3/10/2014 9:44 AM, WA7SPY wrote: What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I took my K3 in carry-on and the TSA was pointedly disinterested in it. 73, Mike NF4L On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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 __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I took my old IC-706MK2G through on its way to Maui, and the TSA guy had all sorts of questions: where did I buy it, what did it cost - then how well did it work - turns out he was a ham ... You just never know. - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, Secretary - NCDXC, IDXG, ADXG, RRC #933, K3-P3-KPA500-KAT500 Addict, Maui -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Reublin Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 10:14 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? I took my K3 in carry-on and the TSA was pointedly disinterested in it. 73, Mike NF4L On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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 __ 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 __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
All the while, finding out if you are The Real Deal 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:17:14 -0700, you wrote: I took my old IC-706MK2G through on its way to Maui, and the TSA guy had all sorts of questions: where did I buy it, what did it cost - then how well did it work - turns out he was a ham ... You just never know. - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, Secretary - NCDXC, IDXG, ADXG, RRC #933, K3-P3-KPA500-KAT500 Addict, Maui -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Reublin Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 10:14 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? I took my K3 in carry-on and the TSA was pointedly disinterested in it. 73, Mike NF4L On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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 __ 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 __ 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 Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I take my K3 to Aruba in a backpack several times a year. About half the time, TSA at SFO flags it and asks me to take it out of the backpack to be run through separately. But that has never been any kind of problem, other than a few minutes delay. 73, andy ae6y -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 8:50 AM To: Phil Hystad Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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 __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Before retiring I was doing about 250K miles a year on United for my employer. The KX3 hadn't yet been invented but I usually traveled with an HT and sometimes a NorCal-40 with wire antenna and a mini-paddle. I was never denied boarding with them. However the amount of attention they got at TSA was, as best as I could discern, a function of which airport I was at, time of day, the phase of the moon, and whether or not Saturn was somewhere. I wear braces on both legs from old injuries, I always fly in cargo shorts so they can see them, and I always get some attention. The radios were a crap shoot however. Heading for Ft Lauderdale and a Canal Cruise, I took my KX1 and a wire antenna. I opted against the MP-1 since the resonator looks a lot like a pipe bomb on the Xray. Nobody even asked about the radios. I always had a copy of my license and the radio manual with them. YMMV 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 3/10/2014 9:10 AM, k...@cfl.rr.com wrote: Have taken K3 through TSA security many times, including most recent trip to Montserrat. I put it in a Pelican case. In most cases they do not bat an eye, and do not even open the case. I also put a copy of my license and spare cable ties in the case for re-sealing. Now, the suitcase that has all the wires, coax, spare connectors, etc., etc. that almost always gets opened after X-ray. Try explaining some of that stuff to inspectors out of the country! BTW, if you are going out of the country, it is always a good idea to carry a copy of your receipt w/serial number. __ 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] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I just took my KX3 to Belize in my carryon bag and no problems last week. Jim V31AJ and NN5O James A. Carmody, Attorney Arbitrator 19 S. Almondell Way The Woodlands, TX 77354 carm...@lawyer.com Voice: 713 333 2002 FAX: 832 442 3305 Direct: 713 446 4234 www.carmodylex.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MESSAGE IS PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL AND INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE ABOVE NAMED RECIPIENT. ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION OR WORK PRODUCT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER BY TELEPHONE. I take my K3 to Aruba in a backpack several times a year. About half the time, TSA at SFO flags it and asks me to take it out of the backpack to be run through separately. But that has never been any kind of problem, other than a few minutes delay. 73, andy ae6y -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 8:50 AM To: Phil Hystad Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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 __ 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 __ 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
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On 3/10/2014 9:50 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Thanks guys for the input in TSA and the KX3. I have also traveled extensively for work (domestic and international) but never have taken a radio anywhere. We don't fly anymore (last trip was overseas 7 years ago) but take AMTRAK on a regular basis - no inspections, no hassle, no problem using the radio onboard. When we did fly, the last time that a radio (handheld) was questioned was in 1992 (pre-TSA). The 2007 trip involved six security checks and not once was my h-h questioned by TSA or the foreign equivalents. P.S. I never give TSA (or, anyone else) a bad attitude about anything. I've been on the other side of the counter - 28 years as an FCC agent, now safely retired - and I always appreciated folks that had good attitude. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane (the other Phil) Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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
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On 3/10/2014 9:54 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Whatever you do, don't describe any kind of interconnect cabling as Bomb Wire. They don't see the humor in that. For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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
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I tool my KX3 to Belgium from Charlotte around Christmas 2013 - no issues. It was in Roses bag with a Hardrock amp Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@roadrunner.com wrote: I've flown commercially with my KX3 on three round trips, all domestic flights. The KX3 was in the middle of the carry-on bag, padded with clothing, etc. The last time out, TSA wanted to inspect the unit, and asked me to show them the batteries. No worries with that! 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:49:08 -0700, you wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ 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 __ 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
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I took my K3 and KPA-500 to J6 in 2011 carry on. No issues. Just be prepared for them to take you aside and check it out. I was stopped a few times and other time waved on by. I did talk to one of the TSA guys and he said that I should have been stopped each and every time because of what the stuff looked like under the xray. They swabbed the rig and amp for explosives. No big deal. Just keep your ham license handy. Mike W0MU On 3/10/2014 9:49 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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
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Just so long as they don't toss it in a bucket of water -- or worse! Phil w7ox On 3/10/14, 10:23 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: I took my K3 and KPA-500 to J6 in 2011 carry on. No issues. Just be prepared for them to take you aside and check it out. I was stopped a few times and other time waved on by. I did talk to one of the TSA guys and he said that I should have been stopped each and every time because of what the stuff looked like under the xray. They swabbed the rig and amp for explosives. No big deal. Just keep your ham license handy. Mike W0MU On 3/10/2014 9:49 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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
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Greetings, I've taken my kx3 and accessories (mp 1 antenna, coax, radial wires, mfj telescoping whip, signal link USB, various cables etc etc) as carry on in a pelican case several times. As others have stated, TSA hasn't even blinked an eye at me. They were more concerned with the medallion and chain that I left around my neck. Enjoy and safe travels. 73 Steve KS6PD On Monday, March 10, 2014, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net javascript:; This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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
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On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:02:33 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. One would have to question the intelligence of an attorney who would do such a thing. Gary __ 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
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Has anyone checked their K3 into baggage check in? I have a larger pelican case that has additional accessories. Any bad experiences checking ham radio equipment in? Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 1:03 PM, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote: On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:02:33 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. One would have to question the intelligence of an attorney who would do such a thing. Gary __ 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 __ 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
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On 3/10/2014 1:06 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Has anyone checked their K3 into baggage check in? Not ham equipment but seven years ago (the last time I flew) I packed a CPAP (breathing assistance machine) in a suitcase whose tag clearly said MEDICAL EQUIPMENT and it went through checked luggage in several countries with no problems even though the x-ray showed motors and wires and circuit boards. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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
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EVERY time since there's been a TSA I have always had 3 or more chargers, etc. cables in my carry-on, and have NEVER had them look inside. By the way, the last trip my wife and I took, on the return portion, all of a sudden we were preferred or prequalified-or whatever it's called, and got to go through a separate and VERY minimal line, with no shoe removal nor pocket emptying. 3 minutes tops. Awesome! Ed Tanton website: http://www.n4xy.com All emails IN OUT checked by Norton AntiVirus with AutoProtect -- Wag more / Bark less -- __ 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
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I make several trip a year through security with my K3 station. Radio, laptop, PS, keyer, and all of the accessories, in carry on baggage. The only consistency is how inconsistent the TSA is in checking bags. The only constant that I have found is that the less time I have to catch my flight, the more likely TSA is make me unpack everything! Gregg W6IZT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:49 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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
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I regularly travel to New Hampshire with radio equipment in my checked luggage. The radio is a Small Wonder Labs PSK-20 which is quite small, but then there is the SignaLink, a 2 element 20M wire beam, power supply, connecting cables etc. The bag is inspected about 60% of the time as shown by the TSA love notes. Other than an inspection notice, I haven't had any problems. I also usually carry on a HT in a Pelican case for communication with my airport ride. I have had them open the case, so I have to repack it, but no other problems. TSA people appreciate being treated with politeness. They have NO sense of humor. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 3/10/14 at 1:06 PM, ag...@hotmail.com (Keith Heimbold) wrote: Has anyone checked their K3 into baggage check in? I have a larger pelican case that has additional accessories. Any bad experiences checking ham radio equipment in? --- Bill Frantz| If the site is supported by | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | ads, you are the product.| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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
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Sure they do, just make sure it has nothing to do with travel, security, etc. Coming home on my last pleasure trip, the TSA agent was making conversation, and I said it was a great trip! He said too bad you have to go back to work. I told him I'd been fired. He said sorry, I said no big deal, my boss was an expletive redacted. He said I've had that problem. I said so you were self-employed too? He laughed out loud, and didn't flag me for extra security. I think being polite, and treating them like a fellow human being goes a long way. Do what you can to make their job easier. 73 -- Lynn On 3/10/2014 3:51 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: TSA people appreciate being treated with politeness. They have NO sense of humor. __ 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
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As an attorney here in Texas for 39 years, my experience has been that our profession is the most closely watched and disciplined of any I know. It is hard to get to take the Texas Bar exam. You need letters from everyone for whom you have worked recommending you, etc. Last time I checked, Texas publicly disciplined and disbarred more attorneys than any other state on a % basis. Is this harsh? Was your law school classmate treated unfairly? I don't know, but don't play games at the airport in Texas even if you have a KX3. Jim NN5O James A. Carmody, Attorney Arbitrator 19 S. Almondell Way The Woodlands, TX 77354 carm...@lawyer.com Voice: 713 333 2002 FAX: 832 442 3305 Direct: 713 446 4234 www.carmodylex.com From: mcduf...@ag0n.net mcduf...@ag0n.net To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:02:33 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. One would have to question the intelligence of an attorney who would do such a thing. Gary __ 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 __ 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
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Four times and they never batted an eye. Sniffed it once for drugs, but that's all. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ __ 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
