I don't use it much these days especially at weekends - as has been said, it's very often far too busy. I'll sometimes listen out only if there is no other suitable ATC unit close to my route, it's very often possible to get my info such as the RPS from responses to other's requests. Alternatively, I also tend to listen to ATIS broadcasts as I go merrily along my way. Shame really, they are probably a victim of their own success
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