-------------------------------------------------- From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbren...@mindspring.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:43 AM To: "David Maciel" <xe...@prodigy.net.mx> Cc: <amsat-bb@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 > _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
