June 3rd 05, 09:28 PM
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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
I flew to Daytona a year and a half ago for Christmas with a 10 foot
stainless whip coiled up in a large sutcase. Also included in the
suitcase was a triple magnet mount for the whip, a Z11 autotuner,
assorted coax. The bagchecker, Northwest Airlines at MSP, spotted me
with my handheld, put 2 and 2 together, and asked if it was my bag, then
said he was a ham and passed it all, no problem.
So I probably lucked out, but it for sure was all legal according to him.
tom
K0TAR
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