Headed to St. Thomas

[PAscannernut]

I am flying to St. Thomas and have BC396XT radio and would like to take it on vacation with me. Has anyone had any problems taking a portable scanner through the airport? I wouldn't think it would be a problem if it gets checked in, but never took my scanner on a trip. I have ARCXT software to get all st. Thomas frequencies, but if anyone has any tips of other frequencies or things to listen to while I am there I would appreciate it.

 

[W2SJW]

Never had a problem taking my Pro-96 at the time to St. John on my honeymoon in 2001, nor to any other place including multiple trips to AZ & Las Vegas, along with Alaska & Vancouver BC in 2009.

I always put stuff like that in my carry-on. I remember hearing what sounded like the emergency services on St. John in the 160 MHz range...

 

[PAscannernut]

Thank you very much. I will be tuned in at St. Thomas. Appreciate the help.

 

[skip39]

most of the public safety frequencies in the us virgin island use the 160mhz ranges,
another things is the police and fire might be on a trunked system?
ryan

 

[harryshute]

I've never had a problem taking a scanner on vacation and on an airplane. I either check it or take it carry on. I unscrew the attenna from a hand held as it seems to attarct less interest. Have good batteries in it in case you need to power it up.
All the US Virgin Islands were a great place to monitor when I was there many years ago.

 

[PAscannernut]

St. Thomas police freq

I was able to gather some frequencies for St. Thomas through the ARCXT software using the radioreference to gather those frequencies. However I did not see anything for police on there. I do have the 396xt so I have close call and can search but has anyone tuned into the police freqs in St. Thomas or know where to get them? Thanks

 

[harryshute]

In the US database go to Virgin Islands and then St. Croix. Have a look at the 159 MHz LTR trunked frequencies posted.

 

[PAscannernut]

Thanks a lot. I will use those on my trip. Appreciate the help.

 

[jimlawrence]

I had no trouble going in or out of St. Thomas with several scanners in my carry-on last September. U.S. Customs on the way out didn't care a bit about them at all. Same thing for TSA.

Have a great trip!