[amsat-bb] proper way?

[K4FEG]

/*A question for all of the wizards out there!!*//*
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/*WHAT IS THE ACCEPTED METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DISTANCES BETWEEN 2 
STATIONS ON THE SATELLITES?*/

I am curious as to what is the accepted "/*gold standard*/"?

There are several calculators and most are somewhat in agreement but 
some are not.

I just recently found out, myself, that the grid square system is broken 
down to even smaller units than I imagined. it appears that the 
divisions continue in the same 2 to 1 ratio and is therefore variable in 
dimension based on you location on the planet./(closer to the equator 
the larger the grid further north or south of the equator the smaller 
the grid)/.

It seems that my exact location can be found by entering 
/*EM55aj84ta*//in the satellite mode on the APRS.fi website, you can 
actually see my satellite antennas on the back deck of my house with 
those coordinates! (actually my "old antennas")

/One additional question for the learned subscribers of this bulletin board!
Is there a distance calculator that can accept up to 10 Alpha/Numeric 
qualifiers for ultra accurate distance calculations? Or does anyone have 
an idea how I could create one using EXCEL spreadsheet with embedded 
formulas?

Thank You all
Frank K4FEG EM55aj84ta

Also I have some forms I have created for multiple contacts on the 
satellites, these are EXCEL based forms, one is a "Log/Label" it fits on 
a standard Avery 2x4 shipping label and is an embedded EXCEL table that 
will let you list up to 7 contacts on a Mini Log on the back of your QSL 
card, works great with a "rover" station in different grid squares, I'd 
be happy to share it with any one that wants the file!
73
feg