Yes, they use x-rays which will damage computer chips. I suppose you could
carry it in your hand and let them look in the inside to see there is no
bomb, but I just don't know. In order to protect it from x-rays, it would
need to be encased in lead, and you know they would have a fit if they saw
something on their machine that xrays would not penetrate. In order to be
sure, you might need to contact someone in the department that does
screening and see what they say about a shortwave radio.