I took mine on a Southwest flight to and from Las Vegas last August. They didn't give me any hassles, but I didn't hang it out there for everyone to see. It was just buried in my carry-on. On the plane I pulled it out and just did my thing. While on the flight I saw in the magazine (not Skymall, but the other one) that Southwest defined what you can and can't goof with while on the ground, during take off, and in-flight. For example, no cell phones except while on the ground. GPS receivers were listed as being acceptable after takeoff (in-flight). This was nearly a year after 9/11 so I'd think it would be up-to-date policy. I hate to say it, but in airports these days there is alot of racial profiling. If you... fit the profile, I'd think carefully about the GPSr just to save yourself the grief. However if you're stand-up-for-my-rights-no-matter-what type person, hell... go for it. I'm with you! ;-) In any event, depending on the airline (America West has a strict policy against GPSr's), just pack it in your carry-on like the rest of your stuff. Don't act suspicious and you won't be placed under suspicion. See this link... http://gpsinformation.net/airgps/airgps.htm On the technical side, I had to put it RIGHT against the window (eTrex Legend). Take it away for a second and you'll loose signal (if you were lucky enough to get it in the first place). If you have a unit with a QH antenna you may have better luck. I found that after about 20 minutes it wasn't so much fun anymore. -T. [General Bracket] ========================================= Don't inflict bad quotes on me! Get OE-QuoteFix! http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Burkett To: listserv@azgeocaching.com Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 11:15 AM Subject: [Az-Geocaching] GPS on Commercial Airliner? Has anyone had any problems taking a GPS receiver on a commercial airliner? I don't want to put it in my checked baggage, but I don't want hassles with security, either.