Walkie-talkies in your checked luggage?

BuzzLightyear · 07-27-2003

Anyone know if walkie-talkies can be damage going through the large x-ray machines with your checked luggage ??

Mine don't work anymore since coming back from Orlando and I can't figue out why.

Thanks!!!

mattomouseman · 07-27-2003

HMMMMMMMM This is interesting. I can' t think of any reason why they wouldn't work, unless they got jostled around to much! No don't be insulted but did you try putting fresh batteries in them? We've always carried ours with us on the plane. This year we'll be using our Nextels which should work in FLA scine they have gone "Nationwide"!

DMC-12 · 07-27-2003

I packed the Motorola Talkabouts about 2 wdw trips ago.... and they were fine.... no problems... Maybe the luggage handlers were a bit to rough with your bags... its happens...

As for Nextel!!! PFFFFffft Its about time the direct connect went nationwide!!! They have been promising the company I used to work for... nationwide service 3 or 4 years ago! :devil
And they say there is no delay now... I doubt that... I think there is still a 3 second delay on the direct connect.

mickaholic4077 · 07-27-2003

I don't know- with something as delicate as walkie-talkies,I'd rather put them in my carry-on or insist on a hands-on search than trust them to checked baggage.

tinkerbell · 07-27-2003

I cant think of any reason that they would be damaged do to x-rays, but I have to agree it could of been rough handling maybe.. so glad I dont fly any more .. I know on our last flight back from WDW our luggage was broken into :( they tore open my Magic Kingdom club bag to get into it :(

BuzzLightyear · 07-28-2003

Nope, it sure wasn't the batteries. Can't imagine all 4 being broken due to rough handeling:dazed
I wrote to motorola to see what they think and if they can do anything about it.

Thanks

Goofy3230 · 07-28-2003

We're bringing ours in Oct and want to avoid the same problem.

BuzzLightyear · 08-18-2003

Motorola says no way the x-ray machines did it. I still don't believe it.
There just can't be any other explination in my opinion.

Be safe and keep them in your carry-ons.

WVWISEGUY · 08-18-2003

When we flew to WDW in June, we put our Motorola walkie talkies in our checked luggage, but put them in the middle of the clothes wrapped real good. had no trouble with them. Next time, I will be sure to put them in carry on.

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	HMMMMMMMM This is interesting. I can' t think of any reason why they wouldn't work, unless they got jostled around to much! No don't be insulted but did you try putting fresh batteries in them? We've always carried ours with us on the plane. This year we'll be using our Nextels which should work in FLA scine they have gone "Nationwide"! __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	I cant think of any reason that they would be damaged do to x-rays, but I have to agree it could of been rough handling maybe.. so glad I dont fly any more .. I know on our last flight back from WDW our luggage was broken into :( they tore open my Magic Kingdom club bag to get into it :( __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Nope, it sure wasn't the batteries. Can't imagine all 4 being broken due to rough handeling:dazed I wrote to motorola to see what they think and if they can do anything about it. Thanks __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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Goofy3230 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 992	Please keep us posted as to what Motorola says We're bringing ours in Oct and want to avoid the same problem. __________________ Goofy3230 '77 Off site, '90 Off site, '91 Off site, '92 Disneyland, '94 Contemporary, '98 CBR, '99 ASM, Feb. 2000 CBR, Nov. 2000 POF & Dolphin, '02 AKL & WL, '03 ASMo and Contemporary, 'O4 POR, WL '05, POP and Poly Concierge '06, Poly '07, POP Aug. '08, SSR Dec. '08, POP March '09, POP July '09, Kidani Aug. '09, POP Feb. '10 Avatar: DH & myself at Savannah at Kidani!! AKLV & BLT MEMBERS!! Kidani 8/22 - 8/31/2010 BLT 8/31 - 9/4/2010

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DMC-12 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Windy City Posts: 7	I packed the Motorola Talkabouts about 2 wdw trips ago.... and they were fine.... no problems... Maybe the luggage handlers were a bit to rough with your bags... its happens... As for Nextel!!! PFFFFffft Its about time the direct connect went nationwide!!! They have been promising the company I used to work for... nationwide service 3 or 4 years ago! :devil And they say there is no delay now... I doubt that... I think there is still a 3 second delay on the direct connect.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I don't know- with something as delicate as walkie-talkies,I'd rather put them in my carry-on or insist on a hands-on search than trust them to checked baggage.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Motorola says no way the x-ray machines did it. I still don't believe it. There just can't be any other explination in my opinion. Be safe and keep them in your carry-ons. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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WVWISEGUY Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 328	When we flew to WDW in June, we put our Motorola walkie talkies in our checked luggage, but put them in the middle of the clothes wrapped real good. had no trouble with them. Next time, I will be sure to put them in carry on. __________________ Jeff 2005 4 Day Disney Wonder Cruise 2004, 2005 Pop Century 2003 Polynesian 2002 Grosvenor 1999 Board Walk Villas 1996, 1993, 1990 Carribean Beach 1988, 1986, 1981 Villas at Downtown Disney 1987 Treehouse Villas (Honeymoon) 1978 Polynesian 1975 Off Site We are Marshall!!! Go Herd!!!

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