[Elecraft] K3 in Carry-on Luggage

[Andrew Faber]

David,
  I've taken my K3 to Aruba several times. I put it in my backpack cushioned 
with bubble wrap and maybe a towel or some clothing.  I just put the 
backpack on the conveyor belt to start with.  I sometimes have to remove it 
for separate handling (only at SFO) and sometimes not.  But no one has ever 
asked any questions about it or thought it to be suspicious.
  73, andy, ae6y
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 3:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 in Carry-on Luggage


> 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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