[Elecraft] DXpedition to Bonaire ... Questions

Wed Jan 14 12:13:38 EST 2015

Never been asked to power my radio on in at least 25 Caribbean trips. 

Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ

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> On Jan 14, 2015, at 10:22 AM, Nick Kemp <nkemp1165 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Take it and don't worry.  Be prepared to power it (if it is battery powered) as you go through security if you carry it on the plane. They may ask a few questions about it... many times simply out of curiosity.   Checking it via luggage  may cause it to get an extra check but you won't know until you get your luggage.  Inventory everything in the luggage and take pictures of equipment if you are concerned about theft. Don't lock your luggage other than the locks that TSA and everyone else who wants one has a key for.  Check airline insurance coverage to be sure it is fully covered (Ham radio equip is expensive) in the event of theft. It may be worth paying for additional coverage if needed.
> 
> About 4.5 million people fly per day and that does not change significantly as the results of recent events.  Although the news would have you believe that nothing else in the world is going on besides what they broadcast, for the most part you won't even notice as you travel.
> 
> Nick
> N1KMP
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> 
> 
> Eugene Worth wrote on 1/14/2015 9:33 AM:
>> ...So, does anyone have opinions about the wisdom of taking radio/antenna equipment right now?
> 
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