No. The power of screening x-ray units used for hand carried items is not
adjustable by the operator. And I've seen the display to confirm that the
lead bags show up as blank outlines. The units used for checked baggage
WILL automatically increase power until they detect an acceptable image.
Gary Edwards
www.peopleplacesflight.com
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Subject: RE: [OM] Help from UK members, were to get film
They don't need to. They just turn up the power until they can see for
themselves.
Since the X rays have to pass through the bag, through the film and still
have enough energy to pass through the bag again, your film gets
significantly more exposure than if you left the bag at home.
Julian
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