FYI, some good info from W6SC to the NCCC Reflector thread. Jim said OK to
post to CQ-Contest...hope this helps someone else!
73...
Rick, K6VVA
On Wed, 16 Aug 2006, Jim, W6SC, wrote:
> Rick,
>
> I go through this every time I take equipment to Alaska for
> the Iditarod. The last time was before all of the latest having
> to do with liquids and gels obviously, but my experience might be
> relevant anyway. I have taken a full HF station (xcvr, pwr sply,
> wire antennas, mikes, speakers, etc.) as well as several HTs and
> VHF/UHF transceivers. I just put a big note right at the top of
> the bag (inside), where the zipper is, knowing they'd see it when
> they opened the bag. It described what the equipment was, why I
> was taking it to Alaska, and that I could power it all up and give
> them a demo if necessary. When I got to AK, there was evidence they
> had opened the bag but that was all ... no demo, no stolen pieces,
> or any other problems. So even in today's environment, my technique
> may be sufficient to prevent the things you fear the most about trying
> to pack all of that stuff with you. Good luck!
>
> 73,
> Jim W6SC
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