I see that they also ban laser pointers. I guess that they are afraid someone is going to blind the ship's captain or navigator while they are trying to steer the ship into port. So, I guess no Power Point presentations need be attempted in the future...

I look forward to their answer about the contradictory statements about ham radio equipment on board.

John P. Toscano, W0JT/5

On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 10:27 AM, Ed Cunningham edc2491@cox.net wrote:

Hi All,

My wife and I are planning a cruise to the Caribbean this winter. I was looking at Carnival since some of you have posted about using radios for satellite contacts while on board. As I was reading the "Carnival Corporation Prohibited Items https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4090 " list I found this line; "Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), ham radios, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointers". With all the heightened security these days I figured they had decided to add ham gear to their list. As I was reading the "Exemptions and Other Considerations https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2261 " list I came across this line "Ham Radios/Amateur Radio Equipment: Permitted to be used on board". At the bottom of the page was "Was this answer helpful Yes/NO", I clicked on "No" and a box popped up asking for an explanation. I pointed out what I found and asked which line is correct. I will post their answer when I get it.

Ed, N7EC

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