Can you bring your ham radio on an airplane? 

I used mine on a commercial flight to Florida with permission from the pilot. Made some high altitude contacts on VHF simplex :D

I have not ever had a problem carrying my FT 60 on my belt when boarding any air service. I listened to the airport tower while awaiting take off using an earphone. No one ever asked me what I was listening to or made a challenge about the radio. Only once did an agent ask me what the radio was for when traveling to D. C. I produced my ham license and he said ok. Going to Hawaii for a two-week stay I packed my Alinco DX 70T, MFJ tuner, and two slinkies for antenna use. I also packed 14 ga 25' black and red wires to stretch to the rented car battery for power. It was Field Day Weekend and I found a somewhat deserted beach, set up the Alinco, and slinky antenna dipole, and had a great time on the airwaves.

If I saw someone take out a giant ass radio on a plane I think I'd freak out and think they're about to detonate a bomb or something

FYI, I brought over my Yaesu FT-950 to Korea, using Delta airlines. I had it packed in the original box with original packing. It came double-boxed to me, and I also shipped in the box the same way on the plane. It counted as one checked baggage item.. It arrived safely. I have also brought two 12mHD Spiderbeam poles with me to Korea, using United airlines, and the two shipping boxes that the Spiderbeam 12mHD poles were shipped in, fit allowance within a few inches, when taped together as one. No additional fees. It counted as one checked bag.

San Antonio, Tx. they had me pull my HT out and show them that it was operational and wanted to see my FCC License as well. After that it was all good. I did go though the Pre-check line and was a random carry on x ray. The agent did have to call over a supervisor to see if it was ok for me to have a radio with a license from the FCC and he told both of us that yes with a license in possession it was allowed, so just back stop yourself and make sure you have your wallet card with you. Your mileage may vary...

I have taken my dual band Yaesu on several commercial flights. I purchased a small padded handgun bag at Wal-Mart to transport the radio. Plenty of pockets for cables, antenna and spare batteries.

i fly every month extensively from Canada-USA-Mexico. I travel with 3 transceivers and a scanner on my carry on...i never ever ever had an issue..ever...

I have taken my radio in travel many times. No hassle. I can use it in the airport. No issues. Have only used it on a flight 1ce, it was a private flight - I had permission from the pilot.

one airline I took mine on requested the battery be removed and put in your check in bag...I only had this issue with one airline and it was philippine airline. Out of manila and in Korea they tried to destroy the battery pack. I recommend taking the battery off.

Check your airline's policy.

I have, several times.

Are you allowed to use a short wave radio?

Great info! I've never flown but know I will in a year or two and will be wanting to take along my 857D and several antennas. Do you have a link to the bag/case you are using for your Elecraft? I have a few like that but nothing that large, I like it.

Can u take a radio scanner such as a sds100 on the plane and use it? Could you imagine the police departments and etc u could hear up there

Just letting you know, If you have your licence and get permission from the Pilot in charge then there is no problem with using a radio on a commercial flight

Would I be able to take my Hanhel CB Radio and my Baofang on a flight?

never let someone with a double digit IQ and a six figure income screw with your stuff.

Well I would search for the video fo the guy over canada headint to philiy with permison of the oilot so it's obviously not illegal!