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Where I found information EPIRB batteries were lithium metal... 
In Response To: Lithium Metal or Lithium Ion Batteries? 
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() Lithium metal batteries are single use while lithium ion batteries are rechargeable. Some EPIRBS appear to have non-hazmat batteries and can be carried on planes. It all depends on which epirb you have.
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- epirb
- Send it in checked luggage.
- I'd carry it on...w/ the technical informaion.
- You might unscrew the antenna and take it off just in case
- It will depend on the battery type...
- A bit more checking shows that some newer EPIRBS have non-hazmat batteies...
- Issue is probably the concern with what it might look like or what it might really be concealing
- Ask your air carrier in advance
- The problem is that thlithium metal batteries in Epirbs apparently contain more than 2g of lithium...
- Lithium Metal or Lithium Ion Batteries?
- Where I found information EPIRB batteries were lithium metal...
- Where I found information EPIRB batteries were lithium metal...
- Lithium Metal or Lithium Ion Batteries?
- The problem is that thlithium metal batteries in Epirbs apparently contain more than 2g of lithium...
- The war's over, the terrorists have won.
- A bit more checking shows that some newer EPIRBS have non-hazmat batteies...
