Re: Maidenhead Grid Locators Explained

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From: Phil, K6LS (k6ls@prolynx.com)
Date: Fri Jan 02 1998 - 15:54:12 EST


> Marty, KM7W writes:

> This puts me on the
> border of a subGrid (EM65nv or EM65ov) A GPS might help, but accuracy is
> within 100 ft, I think, and we might be within that error.
>
> Do I just pick one? are the "sub" grid squares important for anything?

Marty, It really doesnt matter,

sub grids are rarely used, and if so only generalize your location with in
the main grid. The size of the 6 unit grid (EM65ov) is smaller than the 4 unit
grid (EM65). If someone were to be looking for you in EM65ov (or nv) they
could still kill a lot of time looking for you. So, for all intents and purposes,
your
EM65 should serve you well. If anyone really needs a good fix on you, then
give them your LAT/LON, with caution! ( those cruise missle's can do a lot of
damage ;-).

--
73 de Phil, K6LS

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