[Yaesu] [50mhz] Radios in carry on luggage

[N4AOF]

At best, you can expect to have to convince someone who cannot spell R A D I 
O that it IS a radio and that it really works. You may or may not be asked 
to show a license.  And you may be told that the radios MUST go in checked 
baggage (despite there being so such regulation).

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <doc at kd4e.com>
To: "John Geiger" <aa5jg at fidmail.com>
Cc: <6meter at yahoogroups.com>; <vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu>; 
<50mhz at mailman.qth.net>; "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>; 
<yaesu at mailman.qth.net>; <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] [50mhz] Radios in carry on luggage


>I had two HTs, a magnesium case older-model Toughbook, two large
> spare batteries, a package of AA alkaline batteries and other
> electronics and had no trouble.
>
> However, the process can be highly arbitrary and directives from
> Dept. of Homeland Security/TSA can change suddenly, so be prepared
> for the unexpected and downright weird ...
>
>> I am planning a couple of grid expeditions that will involve commercial
>> flights, and wonder what experiences others have had with taking radios 
>> in
>> their carry on luggage. Does TSA get very involved in this?  Did you have 
>> to
>> take it out of the case?  Demonstrate it?  Was it a bunch of hoops to 
>> jump
>> through, or very smooth sailing?
>>
>> 73s John AA5JG
>
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