Re: [Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole

2018-01-29 Thread BJ ROLLISON
ft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave G3WGN M6O Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 5:32 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole Hi Thaire, The 6Gs DXpeditions (TX6G, E6GG, ZL7G + later this year VK9X(full call TBD)) have all included 12m and/or 18m Spider

Re: [Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole

2018-01-29 Thread Ignacy
I took 12m Spiderpole with no questions and no extra fee. For smaller height I use a light 7.5m pole that collapses to some 60cm and fits in a medium suitcase. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole

2018-01-28 Thread Jamie WW3S
didn’t take a spiderpole, but a Crankir, its bag just fit in my checked luggage, made it to VP9 and back without a question . -Original Message- From: Thaire Bryant Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 3:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole I

Re: [Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole

2018-01-28 Thread Jeffrey Otterson
I've transported my SOTA Beams 10M travel mast in checked baggage internationally. It's only 27 inches and fits in a big suitcase. Never a question., but I do pack it where it can be found immediately. I expect you could take it as carry-on, too, but why? Jeff n1kdo

Re: [Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole

2018-01-28 Thread Dave G3WGN M6O
Hi Thaire, The 6Gs DXpeditions (TX6G, E6GG, ZL7G + later this year VK9X(full call TBD)) have all included 12m and/or 18m Spiderpoles as antenna supports. We wrap them in bubble wrap and ship them in ski bags or hard ski/snowboard cases as checked baggage. No issues with breakage or loss, but we h

[Elecraft] Flying with a Spiderpole

2018-01-28 Thread Thaire Bryant
I will be flying to Europe in a few weeks with my KX3 and a Spiderpole. Has anyone had experience bringing a Spiderpole through security or checking as baggage? Thanks in advance, Thaire W2APF __ Elecraft mailing list H