Allan_Love_Jr
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Are Radio Hobbyists allowed to take on board a Radio such as Handheld Radios? Scanners? Handheld CB Radio? E.T.C.? Thanks.
I plan on doing the same.I've taken a scanner in my carry on before with Southwest and JetBlue. I just followed the same instructions as any other electronic on a plane. Attendants saw me listening with headphones, didn't look twice.
Does anyone understand the logic in this? Wouldn't you rather know if a device is going to cause interference before you left than 7 mile high? I don't know of any systems differences at altitude. There is a time in flight they let you turn them on right?any radio should stay off once the plane leaves the gate and stay off until the pilot gives the okay for cell phones and transmitting devices after landing.
Does anyone understand the logic in this? Wouldn't you rather know if a device is going to cause interference before you left than 7 mile high? I don't know of any systems differences at altitude. There is a time in flight they let you turn them on right?
First of all, this question has been discussed many times, yet always is a subject of endless speculation.
The rules are made by the FAA. The TSA has nothing to do with it and the airlines will do what the FAA says. TSA doesn't seem to care about radios. I've been on dozens of flights in the last few years and not once did they even look at my radios. They x-rayed my camera lenses once.
Do not put radios in checked baggage. They might disappear. More importantly the FAA says it is forbidden to check lithium batteries in luggage. Fire danger. Fire danger in the cabin too, but easier to deal with.
As for operating radios in flight, you could ask the captain and do it with permission. However, you are not likely to get permission. After all the captain is responsible for everyone on board and will not take a risk. I've done it on private planes, but that's a different story.
You cannot operate some electronics below 10,000 feet on commercial flights. Radios are a no-no period (see exception above). Computers and Bluetooth are OK at altitude. Of course, lots of planes have their own wi-fi. They even stream movies.
Don't waste time asking the airline. They do what the FAA tells them to and, considering liability issues, they won't budge.
Last, unless you had an outside antenna, you won't get many contacts anyway. Your scanner probably wouldn't hear much either.
Relax, watch a movie and enjoy your bag of nuts and free soda.
First of all, this question has been discussed many times, yet always is a subject of endless speculation.
The rules are made by the FAA. The TSA has nothing to do with it and the airlines will do what the FAA says. TSA doesn't seem to care about radios. I've been on dozens of flights in the last few years and not once did they even look at my radios. They x-rayed my camera lenses once.
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Check the website of the carrier you plan to use. Each should provide a more definitive answer than this forum. Still, if a crew member instructs me to do something, I comply. As long as they are not beating me with a stick, I am easy going on what I perceive are my "rights as a passenger".Are Radio Hobbyists allowed to take on board a Radio such as Handheld Radios? Scanners? Handheld CB Radio? E.T.C.? Thanks.