Interesting... I have gotten through with my Kenwood handheld many times on a high 60degreee+ pass in Michigan. Even exchanged messages with just a rubber duck and HT.
However, if you are in an area where there is more use, that may make a difference. I typically see just 1-2 stations at my QTH.
Personally, I would give it another shot and see if you make it.
Mike Kb8zgl
On 8/10/21, 11:56 AM, "Roy Dean" royldean@gmail.com wrote:
This is old news, unfortunately. Rumors are that they know who they are and feel they are doing other amateurs a service.
Having said that, they don't seem to "drown out" the QRP stations.... It's more of a time thing... they are using up valuable time during a pass. You won't have much luck getting APRS QSOs with an HT and rubber duck, even if these automated stations were to stop. Is it possible? Sure - many have done it. It's just not reliable.
--Roy K3RLD
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