[Elecraft] Travel advice

[Bernie Gardner]

I am going to be going on a combined work and vacation trip in February, 
including Hawaii during the ARRL CW dx contest, and plan to take my k2 with 
me.  (I'm not expecting in records, but it should be fun to make a few 
contacts.)  This brings up two questions which I know have been discussed 
occasionally in the past but which I would appreciate current thinking on.  
First, what is the best way to pack the radio, and second, has anyone had 
recent experience with airport security as far as carrying radios and 
associated equipment?  I would prefer to carry the K2 with me rather than 
trusting it to the baggage system, but don't want get stuck at the security 
station.

Thanks for any advice!

Bernie, W1AZ