[CQ-Contest] HF Transceiver Carry-On

[Robert Brandon]

I carried a TS-850 "naked" to ZF last fall.  The only hassle I got was from
the first boarding pass checker in the security line who was concerned that
it might be heavier than the airline would allow.  I went back to the ticket
counter, got an "approved carry-on" tag and went right back through.

I also went through with a Yaesu FL-2100 amp last year in a carry-on bag.
No questions.

I think weight is the most important issue.  Some airlines now specify
weight for carry-ons, but I don't think they're as methodical about checking
weight for those items as they are with checked bags -- at least they're not
for jet service.  On an inter-island ZF prop plane, (and also in HC8) they
were very interested in the weight of my carry-on.  

It's probably a good idea to have the manual with you.

Robert K5PI

-----Original Message-----
From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ellington
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 11:10 AM
To: CQ Contest
Subject: [CQ-Contest] HF Transceiver Carry-On

Does anyone have recent experience boarding a plane from the US with  
a small HF transceiver in carry-on luggage?

73,

Scott  K9MA

Scott Ellington  K9MA
Madison, Wisconsin
USA



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