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.

73,

Jeff WB3JFS

On 10/2/2016 2:51 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote:

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 mailto: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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