[1000mp] Carrying FT1000MP

[W4ZW]

Yuri,

I've  traveled extensively with both my FT-1000MP and my FT-1000D and each
time I used the original double boxes that the rigs came in and checked
them.  I marked them fragile and made sure they were insured under whatever
credit card I used then (AMEX Platinum I think), and never had any damage to
the radios.  The boxes after a few trips looked like they had been around
the world a few times, but I would tape them up and use them again.  I
estimate I had over a dozen transatlantic, multi fight trips with just the
FT-1000D and it's heavier than the FT-1000MP.  Be sure the airlines mark
them fragile so the baggage handlers can see it.


Jon Hamlet,  W4ZW
 
Casey Key Island, Florida
"A little piece of paradise in the Gulf of Mexico"



> -----Original Message-----
> From: 1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Yuri Onipko
> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:39 AM
> To: 1000mp at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [1000mp] Carrying FT1000MP
> 
> Hi,
> Looks like I will be traveling a lot with my (original)FT1000MP soon.
> I will need to change at least 3 planes to reach final destination.
> Anybody has experience or can give a good advise on how to 
> carry FT1000MP without having it broken upon arrival? I was 
> thinking about putting it as a check-in luggage in the 
> original double box. I doubt that I will be allowed to keep 
> it with me in the plane as carry-on baggage - too heavy.
> Any INFO would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks.
> Yuri VE3DZ
> 
> 
> 
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