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Scanner on board?
I know this more of a "Delta" question and not a "Skymiles" question... but still...
Can you bring a scanner (not transmitter, only receiver) onboard a Delta flight? I wouldn't ever turn it on, but would like to keep it with me for use in the airport and on my trip. Also, I don't trust putting it in my carry-on luggage. I asked Delta via e-mail, but they said it was prohibited from being on the plane or operated... Delta's site says Devices You Can't Use For safety reasons, you may not operate the following devices onboard: Two-way transmitters such as walkie-talkies, amateur radios, citizen band (CB) radios, 49 MHz transmitters Devices designed to radiate radio frequency energy on specific frequencies Peripheral devices for computers or games connected by cable AM/FM radios Portable television sets Remote control toys Bluetooth-enabled devices Personal Air Purifiers Smokeless cigarette/cigar/pipe devices |
As long as it stays off you're fine.
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Originally Posted by mersk862
(Post 15783471)
As long as it stays off you're fine.
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Originally Posted by MikeyZBT
(Post 15783457)
For safety reasons, you may not operate the following devices onboard:
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I have brought plenty of large electronics (including RF) on flights. never an issue. I will agree with not turning it on (or even opening the bag) in flight.
But you have to go through TSA. So BE VERY CAREFULL not to bring nail-clippers or a tube of toothpaste. |
Originally Posted by MikeyZBT
(Post 15783457)
I know this more of a "Delta" question and not a "Skymiles" question... but still...
Can you bring a scanner (not transmitter, only receiver) onboard a Delta flight? I wouldn't ever turn it on, but would like to keep it with me for use in the airport and on my trip. Also, I don't trust putting it in my carry-on luggage. I asked Delta via e-mail, but they said it was prohibited from being on the plane or operated... Delta's site says Technically, a "scanner" is none of these... Thoughts? If you are trying to listen to ATC/Tower/Etc why not just go with a free site like: http://www.liveatc.net/ I listen on the plane all the time. Just about every freq/major airport clearance, ground, tower, approach, center is out there and in real time. |
Originally Posted by exwannabe
(Post 15783550)
I have brought plenty of large electronics (including RF) on flights. never an issue. I will agree with not turning it on (or even opening the bag) in flight.
But you have to go through TSA. So BE VERY CAREFULL not to bring nail-clippers or a tube of toothpaste. |
Originally Posted by MikeyZBT
(Post 15783457)
Technically, a "scanner" is none of these... Thoughts?
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OP, this might be useful:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...cpu-carry.html In the thread, I had asked if I could carry a CPU tower on-board. The answer is, yes I could and I did, twice. It was not on Delta, but I think the same policy should hold good. |
Originally Posted by MikeyZBT
(Post 15783457)
I know this more of a "Delta" question and not a "Skymiles" question... but still...
Can you bring a scanner (not transmitter, only receiver) onboard a Delta flight? I wouldn't ever turn it on, but would like to keep it with me for use in the airport and on my trip. Also, I don't trust putting it in my carry-on luggage. I asked Delta via e-mail, but they said it was prohibited from being on the plane or operated... Delta's site says Technically, a "scanner" is none of these... Thoughts? |
They should not allow you to bring a Scanner on the plane--they make people's heads explode!!!
Scanners head explosion video clip link |
I've carried ham radios onto planes before.... No issue as long as you don't turn it on.
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Originally Posted by clarence5ybr
(Post 15786842)
They should not allow you to bring a Scanner on the plane--they make people's heads explode!!!
Scanners head explosion video clip link |
Originally Posted by neatbrian
(Post 15786864)
I've carried ham radios onto planes before.... No issue as long as you don't turn it on.
I've often flown with a scanner that had an earphone, but learned to put it in a different bag from my camera gear in the days when I used film packed in a lead bag. Bob H. |
I've carried on my scanner several times on DL when heading to nascar races. no problem at all.
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