How accurate does the GPS need to be? I know GPS are similar but very different in price. Some are accurate enough to be used for map making. But for verification of grids worked, how accurate do they have to be?
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:43 AM To: David Maciel Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Grids and QSL´s
David Maciel wrote:
I have a question maybe silly to many, I have traveled three times in the
past two months to the grid EK34 and EK44,
take my portable radio equipment, do not work because my GPS was
damaged and another time I forget, but I'm sure
the position where I was, may be valid if these grids work and send
my QSL with the coordinates where you work?
no photo of my gps? I have received many cards from American stations QSL
writing grid over your home to put the new
grid that time. this is valid? can be done? I have also contacted many
stations and sent my QSL card with a photo of the
coordinates, I think is best, but not always possible, this'm glad because
I think that means that the word amateur is a
great value. not if I explain.I had no problems for the ARRL accept these
cards an American amateur, whatever the same
if that makes a Mexican ham? or any other country? thanks for help.
Hi David,
I think the photo of the GPS is only necessary when operating from a grid boundary or intersection. If you know where you are by using a map, and claim only one grid, that is perfectly fine! I know EK34 and 44 would be new grids for me, so by all means get on the air!
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