[Elecraft] Re: KX1 and airport security

[Jay Rutherford]

Pierre,

I have learned that all long and/or sharp items should go in checked 
baggage. Also, I leave time when going through security so I can go 
back down to the ticket counters and check something that security is 
concerned about, if need be.

I am amazed that I have seldom been questioned about my carry-on 
contents. I always take great quantities of wires, batteries, radios, 
connectors, and other items, and I've never been asked about any of it.

Bon voyage! 73 de Jay K1UC

Pierre Desjardins wrote:

> I will travel soon with the KX1, the antenna coils, etc 
> AND.. a telescopic pole for antenna setup. The key will be the policy of the airlines, and then the decision of the specific aircrafts personnel.  X-ray scans will show that it is only fiberglass, and there is no sharp point.  But because it is 46 inches long, it has the potential as a club, and may be treated the same as golf clubs, baseball bats, hockey sticks, etc.
> Hoping that it won't be ''confiscated'' in some european airport I will pass trough.