NRF24L01+ Failing AckPayload

The high power modules don't work well when too close, specifically when using

 radio.setPALevel(RF24_PA_MAX);

You could try lower settings.

Added:

Have a look at this Signal problems with long-range Nordic nRF24L01+PA+LNA 2.4GHz RF module.

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