So, some thoughts please. If I take my K3 in carry-on, should I remove
it from the carry on and place in a tray and explain what it is?
Going from England (Gatwick) to France (Toulouse) just before xmas, it
took my family 1 hour to get through security - they were checking
everything - take of boots with high heels, belts of any kind, close
search after you'd gone though the scanner, checking bags the lot.
Coming out of France was much the same, except no queue.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
--
Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not.
Why
should I fear that which cannot exist when I do?
-Epicurus, philosopher (c. 341-270 BCE)
On 2 Jan 2009, at 11:13, Roy Davis wrote:
I went to Bonaire NA and participated with the PJ4E Group in the
2008 CQWWSSB Contest. I took my K3 and accessories in a hard-shell
"Porter" brand carry-on case. This is a excellent case, has wheels
and handle for pulling along, and it will fold down to accommodate
other cases to be on top as you pull it along. Great for having to
go from one end of the airport to another for your gate. I
beforehand took it to a place who foamed to fit all pieces in the
case.
I found not too much difference in the US airports than the airports
in the Caribbean. Some asked what it was, some had enough
experience to know or ask if it was Ham Radio equip. It was dusted
once on return to Miami. I was told that was because I failed to
place it in a rubber tub alone that time. Go figure. However, the
airport security people in all cases were polite. The biggest
hassle for me was to unload all the gear into the separate tubs, and
as well my personal items, trying not to hold up the line behind
me. But the way the world is now, it is a necessary thing in order
to protect us.
My K3 performed magnificently in the contest.
Roy Davis - WK4Y
K3 #1366
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