Hi John, I've done this a few times with an FT-817 and HTs. Usually I keep the radio(s) in a big ziplock bag or two and pull it out for open viewing as it goes through the x-ray machine. Lay it in it's own plastic tub even, though I usually just lay it on top of the backpack.
Another habit I have is putting the big pile of cables/wires into another big ziplock bag and pull it out so they can see it in the plastic tub, too. In essence, I treat like a laptop and assume it's an item of interest to them-so show it to them! They've never asked or given me grief. 73, Mark N8MH At 02:27 PM 2/22/2011 -0600, John Geiger wrote: >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 >_______________________________________________ >Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
