"G. Burkhart" wrote in message
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But Dan said he's Slant X-ray. Is it possible (or worth it) to get FF
without a transponder? I've never tried asking for it since flying slant
X-ray.


While a transponder is not a prerequisite for flight following, it's
unlikely a rag and tube taildragger will present a usable radar target
without one. I fly an Aeronca 7AC myself, and also use a handheld
transceiver. While the receiver side works well, I can pick up the ATIS
thirty miles out and identify the guy that recorded it through the ignition
noise (unshielded), I have to be pretty much on top of the ATC receiver to
transmit effectively. Weak target + iffy communications = no flight
following.