Airshow Security Affects Hobbyists Enjoyment!!?? iRe: [MilCom] Re: Blue Angels Pilot Died in Crash

[Joe Cobb]

Here's my take.  I take ONE scanner and a camera.  My
scanner if fully charged, yes a battery pack (it's a
BC-296D), and it does seem to last the whole show.  i
also turn off the P-25 mode which also seems to lessen
battery strain.  I don't really miss that many comms
either as i try to keep it in the air range.  Any
ground comms monitoring is done from my vehicle while
i'm waiting to get out.  

Joe
Nashville, Tn.
--- NIGHTHAWK001 <rfinder1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Overall I think that security has become more
> friendly to radio scanner 
> hobbyists.  HOWEVER, got to admit most milcom
> hobbyists do look suspicious 
> with all those scanners, extra batteries, long
> antennas, milcom tshirts, 
> hats, bulging multi pocket pants, vests, etc.... 
> Add in those of them that 
> are into photography and it's a security inspection
> nightmare  - Ya can just 
> about hear them say heeeww, at least we don't have
> that many of "them" after 
> we go through the inspection point!!!!
> 
> Last year at KBAF's airshow they were also wearing
> surgical type latex 
> gloves & I commented to them, wow you are even doing
> full body cavity 
> searches this time around???!!!  That got a chuckle
> from the guys 
> inspecting!!!!
> 
> Surely, there's been some "misunderstandings"
> involving security forces at 
> airshows with "guests" in the past, BUT overall
> considering the security 
> status we are in, you can still bring your portable
> scanners, cameras, & 
> accessories into the show area AFTER an appropriate
> detailed inspection. 
> BTW it doesn't hurt to try the camera bag first and
> if you get turned around 
> have an alternate plan for revising what you will
> initially bring in.  If 
> you are parked on base you can normally return to
> your car and get 
> additional supplies.
> 
> Ken
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Blaine Brooks" <blaine.brooks at verizon.net>
> To: <milcom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 5:58 PM
> Subject: [MilCom] Re: Blue Angels Pilot Died in
> Crash
> 
> 
> > >I did not attend the airshow as I no longer
> attend any, particularly
> > >those held at military installations.  I grew
> tired of being treated
> > >like a terrorist or threat just because I carry
> both a camera and
> > >scanner.
> >
> > Believe me, I hear you. I will refrain myself from
> a political tirade
> > on this issue, but suffice to say, I'm chomping at
> the bit.
> >
> > These days, I rarely go to air shows as well (even
> though the
> > Alliance one is only ten minutes from my house).
> The long lines,
> > parking, not being able to climb up and look in
> the cockpits,
> > getting strange looks 'cause I have a scanner, and
> feeling weird
> > about copying down preset frequencies when a pilot
> is shadowing
> > you sort of did me in. I got real tired of it.
> Today, more often than not,
> > I just sit at home and listen to the action. That
> way, I can grab the
> > frequencies without having to deal with the
> ridiculous paranoia BS.
> 
> 
>
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