mlynaugh
Member
i could not bring my scanner to Andrews AFB jsoh. i was blocked by the army military police soldiers. i was not happy that they did not allow my scanner. i was not going to any police activity just the ground and air chatter.. well i will be attending the westfield/barnes international airshow up in massachusetts in august. i hope they allow my scanner onto the base
I have seen a couple of you guys with problems at Andrews......I have been going to Andrews since 2001 and have never had a problem. The guys at the checkpoint before I get on the bus always take it out of my bag and make me turn it on and look it over really well. I have even had people that weren't sure about it call someone over to approve it, but I have never had a problem bringing it onto the base for the show. I do get bugged about the size of my camera bag every year, but after they see my camera gear they let me through.
I just went to the JSOH website and scanners are not on the "Not Allowed" list:
Prohibited Articles/Items
All other Coolers (Hard or Soft, unless medically required)
Backpacks
Camelpacks
Narcotics and Paraphernalia
Camera Bags (Larger than 1 cubic foot)
Roller Blades, Skates, and Skateboards
Weapons
(including, but not limited to knives, firearms, explosives, bio/radiological substances)
Bikes
Pets
All Food
Beverages, Open or Closed (except baby formula)
No Political Activity
I have been to about 50 air shows since the late '80's and have only been turned away once b/c of my scanner (had to put it back in my car) and that was just a small show at the local airport. If you're nice to the security people they are typically nice to you....they are just doing their jobs.
CalebATC, I don't recommend telling security at an AFB what you think....not the best way to get people to know you.
Mike