[Elecraft] Gel Cells and airplanes

[Bob Nielsen]

On Wed, Jul 23, 2003 at 07:16:14PM -0400, Jason Hissong wrote:
> Hi guys,
> 
> I will be leaving for Key West in a few weeks and had a question about 
> taking gel cells with me for vacation.  Anyone have any issues taking 
> these things with them?  Carry on or checked?  Also, having the K2, HT, 
> and a portable antenna setup (MP1, MinuteMan 20, or Buddipole/stick).
> 
> I would HATE to leave my K2 behind :)

You would REALLY HATE it if airport security confiscated your K2!

Seriously though, you shouldn't have any problems (carry on or checked)
and a sealed battery presents no problems.  Just in case, it might not
hurt to have a copy of your license available.

About 10 years ago I took a chainsaw on a flight as carry-on luggage,
but that wouldn't happen today (I also used to take my .22 rifle to
junior high school once a week for shooting practice, but that was 50
years ago).

I'm taking my K2 and MP1 to England as carry-on baggage next month.

73,
Bob, N7XY

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