No kidding! I guess so, and they are searching shoes, and in one case I
heard on the news a baby bottle full of breast milk they had the mom
drink, like someone is going to bomb with that.
On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Walt Smith wrote:
> No and the only thing they appeared the least bit interested in actually
> checking out was the computer. They couldn't have cared less about the HTs
> and those are the devices which, if I'd have been a bomber, I'd have used to
> conceal the explosives because it's well known that at most airports,
> computers must be removed from back packs and proven to actually boot up.
> They never even removed the HTs from the bag. /can you say "airline
> security hoax?"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 8:29 PM
> Subject: Re: transporting ham gear and scanner gear
>
>
> Well, that is a releif specially with the condition they search it. Did
> anyone question you at the air port or on the plain?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Walt Smith wrote:
>
> > There is no rule that says you cannot carry ham gear on a flight...you
> > cannot use it. I just broght two HTs back in a carry-on back pack; along
> > with my laptop computer; at New Year's.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 8:23 PM
> > Subject: Re: transporting ham gear and scanner gear
> >
> >
> > I won't lock it, and I had been under the impression that you can't carry
> > it in carry on. I usually go with all my stuff in carry on any how, and
> > it is small enough, and I could have my mom ship my general coverage
> > receiver down there.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Walt Smith wrote:
> >
> > > Bear in mind that since January 1, all checked luggage is being manually
> > > searched. I would _never_ pack anything that I didn't figure I could
> > afford
> > > to lose if I was checking a bag. Every travel agent I know is offering
> > the
> > > same advice...either don't check a bag or pack only the least valuable
> > > things in it and carry anything valuable on the plane. If you must
> check
> > a
> > > bag, don't lock it or the lock will be destroyed.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 8:00 PM
> > > Subject: Re: transporting ham gear and scanner gear
> > >
> > >
> > > A friend of mine did a couple months ago, only thing is, you want to
> make
> > > sure it's well protected because my friend's suit case took a beating
> and
> > > destroyed his $1000 camera.
> > > John Miller N1UMJ
> > > Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help
> > > to chat with me AOL instant messenger JEMracing3
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 7:25 PM
> > > Subject: transporting ham gear and scanner gear
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi everyone. I am planning on taking my trip to LWSB from Michigan at
> > the
> > > > end of the month. I'm just wondering how well you have transported
> > > > 2-meter gear and a magmount antenna in a suitcase or carry on bag?.
> I'm
> > > > justwondering if anyone hs flown recently and has had any problems
> with
> > > > any of this?
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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