[Elecraft] K3 in Carry-on Luggage

[Ed K1EP]

I travelled internationally with my K3 back in 2007 as carryon.  I 
had the K3, power supply and some cables in a case that fit under the 
seat.  No questions asked, nothing removed or demonstrated.  I have 
also travelled internationally with my KX1, no questions asked.  Just 
remove the batteries as I think that there is some restriction on 
carryon batteries or something like that.  Plus, you don't want it to 
go on accidentally.


At 1/2/2009 06:54 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>So, some thoughts please. If I take my K3 in carry-on, should I remove
>it from the carry on and place in a tray and explain what it is?
>
>Going from England (Gatwick) to France (Toulouse) just before xmas, it
>took my family 1 hour to get through security - they were checking
>everything - take of boots with high heels, belts of any kind, close
>search after you'd gone though the scanner, checking bags the lot.
>
>Coming out of France was much the same, except no queue.
>73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
>--
>Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not.
>Why
>should I fear that which cannot exist when I do?
>-Epicurus, philosopher (c. 341-270 BCE)
>
>On 2 Jan 2009, at 11:13, Roy Davis wrote:
>
>>I went to Bonaire NA and participated with the PJ4E Group in the
>>2008 CQWWSSB Contest.  I took my K3 and accessories in a hard-shell
>>"Porter" brand carry-on case.  This is a excellent case, has wheels
>>and handle for pulling along, and it will fold down to accommodate
>>other cases to be on top as you pull it along.  Great for having to
>>go from one end of the airport to another for your gate.  I
>>beforehand took it to a place who foamed to fit all pieces in the
>>case.
>>
>>I found not too much difference in the US airports than the airports
>>in the Caribbean.  Some asked what it was, some had enough
>>experience to know or ask if it was Ham Radio equip.  It was dusted
>>once on return to Miami.  I was told that was because I failed to
>>place it in a rubber tub alone that time.  Go figure.  However, the
>>airport security people in all cases were polite.  The biggest
>>hassle for me was to unload all the gear into the separate tubs, and
>>as well my personal items, trying not to hold up the line behind
>>me.  But the way the world is now, it is a necessary thing in order
>>to protect us.
>>
>>My K3 performed magnificently in the contest.
>>
>>Roy Davis - WK4Y
>>K3 #1366
>
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