[Elecraft] Taking KX3 on Airlines -Any issues/hassles with TSA/etc here days - with Bio-Engg 12V 7Ah Lithium Battery as Carry On Luggage

[Mike va3mw]

I've carried my FT897 on many airplanes with zero issues. I just carry it be the handle. 

I doubt you'll have any issues with your KX3.   Just pull the batteries. 

Mike va3mw

> On May 15, 2017, at 6:49 AM, Brad J. Butler via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Mike,
> 
> I've flown with the Bioenno Power 12Ah LiFePO4 batteries several times,
> carrying two at a time in my carry-on baggage.  I've flown mostly in and out
> of Japan (Narita and Naha, Okinawa) with them.  I usually end up having to
> pull the batteries out so that I can show them that they're under the
> appropriate limit.  Once I've done that, it has been smooth sailing from
> there.  My main fear is that screeners won't know what the exact limit is.
> While I've never gone this far, you could try printing out the regulations
> for your particular airline or country and carrying them with you as a
> reference to show screeners if they have questions.
> 
> https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/h
> azmat/passenger_info/media/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf
> 
> I've heard some countries, like Hong Kong, might want to charge you an
> import tax for whatever radio gear you're bringing in.  And then an export
> tax when you leave.  (Which is why I never paid for the Hong Kong license
> when I visited there!)  You might want to ask this question if you're
> applying for a reciprocal license in a foreign country.
> 
> Hope this helps, and happy travels.
> 
> 73!
> 
> -Brad Butler
> W6BJB/JS6TQS
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Michael Aust
> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2017 8:48 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 on Airlines -Any issues/hassles with TSA/etc
> here days - with Bio-Engg 12V 7Ah Lithium Battery as Carry On Luggage
> 
> Taking KX3 on Airlines -Any issues/hassles with TSA/etc  here days - with
> Bio-Engg 12V 7Ah Lithium Battery as Carry On Luggage 
> 
> 
> USA to Hawaii
> 
> 
> USA oversea's 
> 
> 
> Any recent traveler's experience with Airport screeners ?
> 
> 
> etc
> 
> 
> Mike
> WB6DJi
> 
> 
> 
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