RE: [amsat-bb] Grids and QSL´s

[Jim Bennett]

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: amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:43 AM
To: David Maciel
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
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!

73, Drew KO4MA
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