Re: [amsat-bb] QSO Protocol

On 10/2/2016 15:11, Jeff Yanko wrote:

I would suspect that most people make QSO's via the birds to obtain awards, certificates, etc. In a lot of cases, not all, grids are required. That's why if you notice most QSL's printed up now have the grid square listed along with possibly CQ and ITU zones. 10 years back, I've never recalled a QSL with the grid square listed.

This web page shows a revision date in 2000. Both cards with my current call shows have the four digit grid square printed on the card. Although I can't positively state it, I assume the "terrestrial" card was printed shortly after I changed callsign in 1997. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/k6ccc/QSL.html