Grid square isn't required. Time certainly isn't needed in any exchange (except for BARTG RTTY contest).
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sunday, October 2, 2016, Jeff Yanko wb3jfs@cox.net wrote:
Callsign and grid square is all that is needed, plus the time, (UTC). Signal report on any birds isn't necessary.
BTW, signal reports aren't needed for HF QSO under WAS or DXCC.
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
On 10/2/2016 1:37 PM, Joe wrote:
What is the standard for a minimal contact of what must be exchanged for a valid QSO?
Joe WB9SBD
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