[Elecraft] Flying with K2

Edward R. Cole kl7uw at acsalaska.net
Wed Jun 29 02:29:07 EDT 2011


I don't have a K2, but I have carried my FT-817 plus a small 35w amp 
and mic in my briefcase or carry-on bag with no notice by TSA.  I 
also carry a laptop with Lithium battery (no problems).

Several years ago I carried a pelican case with home-made radio 
equipment and the only thing I was questioned on was the sealed-acid 
(gel) battery.  They didn't want to allow it on the plane, until one 
inspector noted my business card attached to the radio indicating my 
business was radio communications.  I had mentioned the equipment was 
for demo at a conference.  They allowed it because they figured I 
needed it for my business trip (I was heading to a ham conference - 
which I did not point out).

This was pre-TSA.  I would never attempt to take that home-built 
microwave radio on a plane, today.  If I want to have it on a trip I 
have to UPS it ahead to my hotel (costing me >$100 each way).  Most 
of the time I leave it home.  It was designed specifically to take on trips.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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