[Elecraft] KX3 in International carry-on luggage?

[John Perlick]

I have traveled to Europe/Caribbean a few times with my KX3.  I just packed it in my (carry-on) suitcase or in my backpack and never had a problem. I didn't pack it with batteries, because I could always just plug in a universal adapter.  You might choose not to bring batteries if you can get a good AC power adapter--just bring the appropriate plug adapters.

Also, I learned the hard way, the antenna is more important than the  radio!  I used an end-fedz which worked great only after I strung it out away from the hotel building--all the steel in the building just ruined the signal.  Get it high and as far away from other structures as possible.  Let the internal antenna tuner do it's magic.  I had a blast--and worked friends in the USA with the KX3.  Good luck and have fun!