Dxpedition to Bonaire

[Robert Emory]

My experience for what it's worth.

Took K3 to New Caledonia stopping in Dallas,
Brisbaine and Sydney.  In Boston where the
trip originated one person wanted to "see" the
radio but could not get it out of Rose's padded
case so it was not examined.

New Caledonia back to Australia not one seemed
to care.

Flights back from Broome through Perth Sydney
and to Dallas no one cared.  In Dallas (probably
because I had very little time to catch the connecting
flight to Boston) I had to show the radio so it could
be checked for explosives.

Had brought a portable battery sufficient to power the
radio up only.  Never asked.

Had copies of my US license and permission to operate
in New Caledonia and Australia.  No one even asked.

Botton line, I suppose, is be prepared to provide whatever
the regulations indicate but my experience is that no one
really seemed to care.

Just my experience and hope yours is just as smooth.

Best,
Bob (KD1CT)
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[Merv Schweigert]

All the past stories on where you went and had no TSA problems etc etc are
really quite worthless.   Have you been there in the past two days?
Did you notice that the TSA as of today is on high alert,  they are
checking
anything and everything in the light of new terror threats against airlines.
They are pulling people out of line with any items suspicious and swabbing
hands for prior explosive handling.
There have been updated alerts in the past 24 hours.

I would still take the radio if you really want to operate,  but call
ahead or look up the
latest TSA alert levels and be prepared for more inspection than normal.

What happened yesterday is not valid in todays world,  like it or not.

73 Merv K9FD/KH6

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[Gary Gregory-2]

As a retired professional it is all about "body language and appearance"
sadly a sign of the world we live in.
I take my k3 everywhere i travel. Never had an issue BUT then it is NEVER
about radio, it is ALWAYS about people when you travel.
Enjoy the trip and be calm and talk politely to all.

Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3.
On 15/01/2015 6:42 AM, "Merv Schweigert" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> All the past stories on where you went and had no TSA problems etc etc are
> really quite worthless.   Have you been there in the past two days?
> Did you notice that the TSA as of today is on high alert,  they are
> checking
> anything and everything in the light of new terror threats against
> airlines.
> They are pulling people out of line with any items suspicious and swabbing
> hands for prior explosive handling.
> There have been updated alerts in the past 24 hours.
>
> I would still take the radio if you really want to operate,  but call
> ahead or look up the
> latest TSA alert levels and be prepared for more inspection than normal.
>
> What happened yesterday is not valid in todays world,  like it or not.
>
> 73 Merv K9FD/KH6
>
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