A lot of gliders have a radio but do not have their FRTOL. So they're only allowed to operate on specific glider frequencies. That rules out getting a LARS. 31st Jan 2011 13:14
Surely that cannot be a reason pilots actually cite- "Better to risk a collision than to sit the exam for FRTOL"???? That seems to me to be as sensible as turning off Mode C (see all of above) - I know that I can, it's just that it would be so stupid at most times.
Still, we live in the real world and at present in the UK South the least visible of aircraft are the ones with no transponder and not on frequency. Seems from your post microlite and glider pilots simply accept that enhanced risk. LOOK OUT is the only option.