On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 11:10:41 -0700, AB7RU
wrote:

I thought I would post a followup on this...
I deceided not to try and take the HT as a carry-on and just put it in
some checked in baggage - on both flights out and coming back though
the suitcase was checked by TS and they left a little card indicating
that they had checked it. I also had some battery holders with the HT
that had alligator clips on the ends along with a MAHA charger - I am
sure seeing the jumble of wires and alligator clips and a taped
together Nicad pack for the FT-50 got them excited
Mike AB7RU

Different follow up:

I just did a RT from Boston-Logan to Chicago-O'Hare. Both ways I had
my HT in carry on, antenna removed, put it in the tray with all the
other battery-powered devices, and ran it through the X-ray conveyor.

No comment from the TSA people.

I did however, have it charged and preset to a NOAA weather frequency
in case there was a need to demo it to them as a working radio.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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