Scanner on board?
Feb 1, 2011 | 7:22 pm
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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
Technically, a "scanner" is none of these... Thoughts?
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
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
Feb 1, 2011 | 7:29 pm
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Feb 1, 2011 | 7:32 pm
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Delta won't be checking your carry on, it'll be the TSA. So if they ask what it is and you can convince them that it's ok to have, bring all you want, just don't turn it on. Oh, leave the laser printer toner cartridge at the office.
Feb 1, 2011 | 7:38 pm
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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.
But you have to go through TSA.
So BE VERY CAREFULL not to bring nail-clippers or a tube of toothpaste.
Feb 1, 2011 | 9:15 pm
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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?
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.
Feb 1, 2011 | 9:26 pm
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Feb 1, 2011 | 10:32 pm
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Technically a scanner is a receiver in the same class as AM/FM radios, so it is not permitted to be used on board. Even receiver-only sets emit some RF due to their IF stages, hence the restriction. As with any other radio, it should get through security just fine.
Feb 1, 2011 | 10:44 pm
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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.
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.
Feb 1, 2011 | 10:50 pm
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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?
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?
Feb 2, 2011 | 9:13 am
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They should not allow you to bring a Scanner on the plane--they make people's heads explode!!!
Scanners head explosion video clip link
Scanners head explosion video clip link
Feb 2, 2011 | 9:18 am
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They should not allow you to bring a Scanner on the plane--they make people's heads explode!!!
Scanners head explosion video clip link
Scanners head explosion video clip link
Feb 2, 2011 | 9:37 am
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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.
Last edited by BobH; Feb 2, 2011 at 12:52 pm