Nicklas; I've carried on my KX3 with NiMH batteries many, many times. Only once did they ask what it was - swab it - and carry on. I travel with either an Elecraft BL-2 and some random wire or a G5RVjr -- never looked at twice in dozens of flights. I have no data on a buddistick - apologies.
I will note that some international locations get VERY upset over HTs - they likely ignore the KX3 because they do not identify it as a 'radio'. I had to negotiate for over 30 minutes to get my VX-8R permitted on the plane in Malaga, ES -- as the security people were adamant that no 'unlicensed, operational, walkie-talkies' were permitted. ... The HF gear has never raised any concern beyond the usual electronic device scrutiny level. For reference, I fly around 100K miles per year and take an HT and KX3 almost every time. I haven't had a lot of time to operate on trips, but that's a separate problem. Best, Alan K2ACK On Oct 8, 2013, at 16:27 , Nicklas Johnson <n...@n6ol.us> wrote: > After my last trip, when I got hassled by the TSA about my wire stripper > (no tools longer than 7 inches, even ones that couldn't possibly hurt > anyone), I thought this time I should probably ask around first... > > Has anyone traveled with a KX3 and a Buddistick in carry-on luggage? I've > got NiMH batteries installed in the KX3, and in the Buddistick bag there's > the antenna itself and a couple spools of 25' of coax. > > It seems like it SHOULD be okay, unless they mistake segments of the > Buddistick for Billy Clubs, which aren't allowed in carry-on (but are okay > in checked luggage). > > But you never know these days... has anyone tried it, either successfully > or unsuccessfully and can share experiences? > > Nick ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
