Question about traveling

[AES-256-Encryption]

I have a KNG P800, now to get started i couldn't give a crap what they do since it was cheap. But i wanna travel to Up state New York and see Niagara Falls. Will TSA be up my ass about it and get mad and take it or are they cool with me taking it? Like i said i got it for really cheap and don't care i just wanna see what others have dealt with or if TSA is careless. Thanks

 

[kg4ojj]

TSA won't blink twice if it's off and in your carry-on. I've carried a handful of radios through many US airports and never got a second glance. Don't be "that guy" that wears it on your belt to the security line or ask them for a frequency guide. You'll be fine.

 

[mmckenna]

I'll agree with the above.

I've never had an issue with TSA taking a radio through security, but I made sure it was in my carry on. Radio turned off. Not wearing it on in a pocket. If they ask about it, tell them the truth. If you are a ham/GMRS licensee, keep a copy of your license with you. TSA will have no idea what it is, but it might keep them satisfied.

 

[MiCon]

When your bag goes through the security scanner they might ask you to open your bag so they can see what all the electronics and wires are for. Once they see it's a radio, you're good to go.

 

[footage]

Never a problem. People carry radios all the time.

 

[AES-256-Encryption]

If you are a ham/GMRS licensee, keep a copy of your license with you

The P800 is 800mhz, i guess they wouldn't know that so i could just say its ham?

 

[kg4ojj]

TSA won't blink twice if it's an 8GHz or 800MHz radio.

 

[AES-256-Encryption]

TSA won't blink twice if it's an 8GHz or 800MHz radio.

Okay thats good. What about NYS law? i read no radio in car.

 

[ME801]

I have flown to incidents with my APX 8k in both carry on and in checked baggage with no issues since my assignment to the VI after Irma and Maria in 2017. I usually have to fly at least twice a year to assignments.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

If you cross into Canadian side with it, their customs might as questions.

 

[jeepsandradios]

Been on many flights and crossed boarders with my radiosand never been asked a question. If driving just dont pull up to the customs gate with it blaring. When flying mine are in my back pack. Never been asked once about them.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Been on many flights and crossed boarders with my radiosand never been asked a question. If driving just dont pull up to the customs gate with it blaring. When flying mine are in my back pack. Never been asked once about them.

Pre 9/11 I was asked to turn over some radios to the captain before boarding. I thought it pretty weird. I did not have them out or blaring. They were buried in a carry on.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Okay thats good. What about NYS law? i read no radio in car.

Every state and even different counties have widely different scanner laws. It would be good to read up on them when traveling. Having an amateur radio license overrides the laws in some states.

 

[murphcc1]

As a retired TSA Supervisor, I never cared, no one did, they might swab it for explosives but that's it.
BUT like mentioned, check the local laws where you're going, yes even Canada.