[Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation

[Doug Turnbull]

Hi Tom,
    I have travelled to Italy on two occasions by plane with my KX3.   I
will be going to IT9 land later this autumn.

     Take your license with you.   I always take my original license not a
copy.   Have your passport but whilst travelling around in Italy/Europe keep
your passport in the hotel safe and carry a photocopy with you of the main
passport identity page.   

     I have travelled with the KX3 always with Lithium batteries inside and
never had any problem!   My understanding is that these batteries are okay
in equipment they are used with but should not be carried separately.   Keep
you lithium batteries in the radio.    I travel around Europe plus to and
from the States on a pretty regular basis and have never had any trouble
with KX3 in carry on or luggage.    I like to pack my KX3 into the luggage
though I have also taken it in my carry on.   If the KX3 is in the luggage
there is even less of a hold up at security if there is any holdup at all.
Both ways have always been just fine.   Okay maybe Rome airport could be a
problem but I have not had any trouble anywhere with theft and this includes
JFK once infamous but seemingly fine these days.

      Take a European to North American power adaptor with you.   I use a
small MFJ-4103 power supply originally made for the FT817 but fine for the
KX3.   Being a switching supply it runs from 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz.


      I like to use an AlexLoop whilst travelling but this is not a big
issue.   Pack the antenna in your main luggage.

      You are going to have a good time and you have nothing to be losing
sleep over.   Chill out and have pleasant dreams of good food, warm weather,
good wine, wonderful culture, great scenery and beautiful people.   Enjoy!

              73 Doug EI2CN   

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom
Morehouse
Sent: 29 August 2015 01:53
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation

I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a
consideration of import duties gives me pause.  Does any have knowledge on
the legalities?

Thanks. 

Tom
K4AEN

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