Don't forget that a good way of coping with the crowds on the linear birds is to use CW. These aren't just SSB birds, you know, and you may get some of the CW ops interested in satellite operation. I think that the linear birds are so much more useful for FD than the FM birds that I encourage everyone to try them. It may take a pass or two to learn to cope with tuning and doppler, but you will find the ease at making multiple contacts worth it. Look for W5UR. - KK6MC
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