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June 2nd 05, 11:05 PM

wrote:

Hi, I haven't flown since 9/11, preferred to drive. I am going on a
Cruise to the eastern Caribbean, and want to take my travel antenna
(loaded whip with counterpoise) and small hf xcvr. Anybody done this
sort of thing on a plane? Would it be better to take the rig on
carry-on or in the checked baggage? Or is this a bad idea cause they
will arrest me as a suspected terrorist? Ham radios are not on the
list of banned items, but I had rather not bother if it will cause any
glitch in this endeavor. Thanks for any info.
Gary N4AST

Two years ago while my son and I were returning from Canada I was
scrutinized and had to show my license. This was at a crossing point
somewhere between "Nowhere and Somewhere Else" ND.

I would recommend you getting a fishing pole transport tube and stuffing
your antenna in it. Ship as baggage with your rig.

Where are you going and when? What kind of a sked do you anticipate?

Check with your cruise line as to being able to operate on board. Also
have a universal license (what ever they call it) as you will be on
board a foreign flag vessel and not under the FCC. The same applies in
most ports, except the USVI and PR.

Bon Voyage
Dave WD9BDZ