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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 2:00 pm
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Originally Posted by TSORon
Craig, I am a member of the ARRL. They might be interested in this, they might not. HAMs know that thier equipment (trancievers) cannot be used on an aircraft without the captains permission. Laws prohibit it. Scanners do not transmit, so they should be allowed as long as the air crew allows it. TSA has nothing to do with these decisions.

Now, I dont know why this individuals scanner was not allowed. Again I say it is most likely we dont have the whole story, and therefore cannot honestly comment on the actions of the TSO.
What other facts would help support what the TSA did? On more than one occasion I have had TSO's not permit (and one time actually confiscate) knives that are the exact same as what are used in the airline club and in first class. Can you think of the reasoning behind that? What other facts would you like to know for those instances?

Also the question posed in Post #8 is still out there for you.

Roy2CDG, what airport and terminal did this incident happen?
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