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I've taken my K3 to Aruba several times. I put it in my backpack cushioned
with bubble wrap and maybe a towel or some clothing. I just put the
backpack on the conveyor belt to start with. I sometimes have to remove it
for separate handling (only at SFO) and sometimes not. But no one has ever
> 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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