[Elecraft] [K3] K3: Carry-on Pelican 1510

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Julian, G4ILO wrote:
> 
> 
> Following the recent bomb attempt it has been reported on the BBC today
> that only one item of hand luggage is now being permitted on flights to
> the USA.
> 

I think we can forget flying to the USA for the time being. I am wondering
about going by boat for a nice change. I have been worrying what might
happen if someone tried to hide a bomb in their underwear, we already have
to remove our shoes - but this is besides the point.

I don't think it is a good idea to take a radio transmitter as hand luggage,
in the past yes but not now with the insecurity checks. You could easily
have fitted a bomb inside, you may use it to jam the aircraft communications
or even use its' sharp bits as a weapon. Obviously you would not do this but
someone might and that is enough.

Radio transmitters need to go in the hold or not go at all. Having seen how
bags were literally thrown from the hold on a recent Easyjet flight I was in
the plane next to in Toulouse, I would never put my K3 in the hold. 

So that particular Pelican case is unable to protect the K3 in the hold and
so it would be a waste of money. If you must take the K3, use a larger
pelican case with plenty of bubble wrap. Remember it will probably be opened
by security so it needs to be easily repackable.

Mike

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