[CQ-Contest] Re: contest expedition crates

[Randy Thompson, K5ZD]

I suspect the reactions are because it has a fantastic Xray image!  And it
doesn't make any sense when you try to explain it.  :)

K5ZD

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> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Jan Erik Holm
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 17:58 PM
> To: cq-contest
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Re: contest expedition crates
>
>
> Funny, same thing with me when I flew to CT3 last year for
> the WW CW.
> The security check at Stockholm airport sure was woundering
> about my Bencher I had in the carry on bag, did explain
> to him what it was but he still looked like a big questionmark.
> Bencher paddles sure are strange things!!! Well, he did
> let me pass but I sure got a strange look.
>
> 73 Jim SM2EKM
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>
> KM9M-ZIG at comcast.net wrote:
>
> > I flew A/A in Oct 2003 to Antigua.  The only problem I had at
> EVERY security check point from Chicago on was with my Bencher
> Paddles in my carry-on.  They brought much scrutiny.  So much on
> the return flight customs stop in San Juan, they were
> photographed, swapped and checked for explosives, plus I was
> given a very thorough search... shoes off, wand, etc. That was
> security.  The custom folks on V2 were real interested in the paddles too.
> >
> > Moral of the story: If at all possible, check the HAM gear!
> And keep in the weight/dimensions/ # of pcs and you'll do just
> fine.  I'm going back twice via this March.
> >
> > Good luck and 73,
> > Zig KM9M (V26CW)
> >
> >>> I can't get a real straight answer out of Customs, the TSA or the
> >>
> >>airline.
> >>
> >>
> >>>What have been your experiences lately flying American Airlines to the
> >>>Caribbean?
> >>
> >>Mark,
> >>
> >>As you know, TSA reserves the right to inspect any checked bag.  If it's
> >>locked and they don't have a master key etc, they will break
> the lock and/or
> >>bag.  It might be a bit much to ask TSA to carefully unpack
> your equipment.
> >>Though they might call you in the back room if there are
> problems... even
> >>before 9/11, I once got stopped when they couldnt figure out
> what all the
> >>aluminum tubes were for.  Maybe they thought it was centrifuge
> materials?
> >>Ha!
> >>
> >>As for bags, the 6Y and HC8 teams and many others use Pelican 1650 cases
> >>when ever possible.  I have some background info on my
> DXholiday.com website
> >>at:
> >>http://www.dxholiday.com/dxresources.htm#equipmenttips
> >>
> >>AA is OK with bags, but most airlines have reduced the weight of the
> >>allowable baggage.  For overweight and excess bags, you pay at
> lower weights
> >
> >
> >>and more $$ than before.  If you are using 2 different airlines
> to get to
> >>your destination, most airlines now have costsharing agreements
> where the
> >>first airline will charge you excess weight for BOTH airlines.
>  Of course
> >>they will both hit you up on your return.  If you use one
> airline for the
> >>trip, you only get charged once, regardless of the number of
> legs to your
> >>destination.
> >>
> >>Real-life TSA Experience:  On the inside lid of my suitcase, I
> always put a
> >>copy of my license, and a note to the TSA letting them know I;ve got ham
> >>radio equipment inside.  On the return trip from 6Y in Nov,
> here's what was
> >>written on a TSA slip inside my bag:  "Dear Kenny, Thanks for
> the warning.
> >>We are still going to go through your bag and mess everything
> up.  Signed,
> >>A. Lead".
> >>
> >>Kenny K2KW
> >>
> >>
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