[Elecraft] Taking KX3 on Vacation

[Ray Fallen]

Hi Tom...

What you need is a Customs and Border Protection Form 4457:
"Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad."

The fillable form and instructions are on CPB's web site:
http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CBP%20Form%204457_0.pdf

In short, fill out the form...take the form and KX3 to the nearest customs
office,
have the gear inspected and the form signed by a Customs Officer.
There doesn't seem to be an expiration date on the form.

A group of us go to VP9 every year.  I list my K3, P3, Mac Mini and Astron
power
supply.  I don't think CPB or Bermudian Customs cares so much about my socks
and tidy whities...but the radio stuff is a bit of a red flag.

Oh, and well, duh...bring your license, too and put a copy in the box with
your KX3.

I've heard tell that some guys have been  asked to power up their rig...so
make sure
your batteries are good to go.

73, Ray - ND8L
K3 - SN 6150