[Elecraft] OT Carrying radios on commercial flight

[Jon K Hellan]

Brian Alsop wrote:
> NQ3RP wrote:
>> Alan -
>>
>> Like any electronic device, you must be prepared to turn it on and
>> demonstrate that it works.  This applies to computers, ipods, radios, etc. 
>> I travel with my 2M/440 and just turn it on and pick up a local repeater,
>> bong it and get an answer.  They usually say wow.  I'm sure that if you can
>> turn them on and receive something it will suffice.
>>
>>
>> John
>> NQ3RP
> 
> Hmm,  you mean I have to carry another 30 pounds of batteries to power 
> up my K3 or other xcvr? I don't see string out a HF antenna as something 
> they want you to do at a security checkpoint.

This comes up all the time. I can't remember anybody who reported actually having
problems flying with HF radios.

> 
> I think we need another. answer.
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
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