Dave:
For the most part I get through security without any problems. I just
did a round trip to PJ4 and no one in security seemed to blink. IMHO,
it really depends on the person running the xray machine. Last year I
had a 1500 watt amp and K3 with me, and neither was even opened. If
anything, keyer paddles, at least those with a heavy brass base, seem to
catch their attention. Wires, coax, fishing reels, big variable
capacitors, all didn't get a blink of the eye. However, last year I did
lose a drill index in a carry-on to security. Some other tools can be
an issue. Oh, last year I had a freeze bag full of adapters that caught
their eye. One year I even carried my K3 in my back pack. They wanted
to know what it was, took a look, and then put it away.
IMHO, keep any sharp objects in your checked baggage and don't lose any
sleep over it.
73 charlie, k1xx
On 6/3/2019 8:51 PM, Dave Sublette wrote:
All this talk about the AX-1 has stirred me up. My wife and I fly to Utah
once or twice a year to visit grandchildren. I have a KX3. Although I am
sure the AX-1 is a nifty and convenient antenna, I had stuff laying around
here, so I built a portable antenna that collapses into a 2 foot length/.
It will fit in my carry on.
My wife and I require wheelchairs when we travel, for valid reasons which I
don't need to discuss here. We always get the red carpet treatment. Since
we are both over 75 -- no shoes off, etc. They put us right through
security.
So --- what should I expect with a KX3 (no batteries), portable antenna,
and a small power supply as we go through? Your experience will be helpful
to know.
If it looks too hairy, I can just mail them to our son's house.
73,
Dave, K4TO
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