DEN metal detectors set more sensitive?
Jul 13, 2023, 9:06 am
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DEN metal detectors set more sensitive?
Just went thru PreCheck/Clear in Denver - clearly all of the lines are getting worse
Randomly selected for an ID check - the second time this week
The metal detectors must be tuned differently here as I typically wear the same outfits to travel with - and I basically need to strip down to my shorts here vs many other places I can walk right thru without any problems
Of course, also randomly selected for having my electronics screened
...must be my lucky day?
this stuff continues to get worse
(of course, 1 drain being out didnt help either)
Randomly selected for an ID check - the second time this week
The metal detectors must be tuned differently here as I typically wear the same outfits to travel with - and I basically need to strip down to my shorts here vs many other places I can walk right thru without any problems
Of course, also randomly selected for having my electronics screened
...must be my lucky day?
this stuff continues to get worse
(of course, 1 drain being out didnt help either)
Jul 13, 2023, 10:27 am
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If you are referring to the one on the far left, closest to CLEAR entry, I have to agree. A belt, my Apple Watch, my work lanyard, all set that off and don't have any impact at any other airport.
Jul 13, 2023, 1:12 pm
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Jul 14, 2023, 8:27 am
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Jul 14, 2023, 11:33 am
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Jul 16, 2023, 10:00 am
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I haven't set it off at Denver, but just set it off at SFO. (Precheck/Clear queue.)
I always divest my wallet and wristwatch. The belt was the culprit at SFO, but I was wearing the same one at Denver, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.
It was a "long beep" at Cleveland, so that was a random.
Although one could argue that this is "inconsistently inconsistent," I would argue that archways are imperfect.
I am convinced that the metal detectors at YYZ will respond to iron inside red blood cells. Pro tip: donate blood weekly, and do not consume any meat, beans, tofu, etc. at least six months prior to travel.
I always divest my wallet and wristwatch. The belt was the culprit at SFO, but I was wearing the same one at Denver, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.
It was a "long beep" at Cleveland, so that was a random.
Although one could argue that this is "inconsistently inconsistent," I would argue that archways are imperfect.
I am convinced that the metal detectors at YYZ will respond to iron inside red blood cells. Pro tip: donate blood weekly, and do not consume any meat, beans, tofu, etc. at least six months prior to travel.
Jul 20, 2023, 1:02 pm
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walked thru MSY TSA (past the pictures of all the guns they picked up this year) with the same outfit, watch, belt, shoes, jewelry, etc that I usually wear - walked right thru and nothing..... maybe it is the altitude?
Jul 31, 2023, 11:55 pm
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I set off the WTMD at MCI and EWR this weekend 
I believe it was my Apple Watch Ultra which I've been wearing for months with no issues. I removed my watch at MCI and walked through without issue. I do have two metal CC's in my wallet, though I don't believe those are the reason for the alarm. I would not be surprised if they have increased the intensity of the WTMDs.
I believe it was my Apple Watch Ultra which I've been wearing for months with no issues. I removed my watch at MCI and walked through without issue. I do have two metal CC's in my wallet, though I don't believe those are the reason for the alarm. I would not be surprised if they have increased the intensity of the WTMDs.