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SECURITY.  HOWEVER, THE COILS DO CATCH THE ATTENTION OF THE XRAY MACHINE, SO
I ALWAYS PLACE MY RADIO AND ANTENNAS IN THE SECURITY BIN FOR A QUICK AND
HASSLE FREE INSPECTION.  TRUST ME, IF YOU DONT, SECURITY WILL CONDUCT A
PHYSICAL INSPECTION THAT CAN CAUSE DELAYS.  BECAUSE I RENTED A CAR, I WAS
ABLE TO USE A DIAMOND K400 MOUNT THAT I HAD PACKED, DONT FORGET THE ALLEN
KEY, ALONG WITH THE M104 ANTENNA FOR HF OPERATIONS.  I ALSO BROUGHT A
CIGARETTE LIGHTER CORD FOR THE RADIO, ENSURING I WAS FULLY PREPARED.
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