Thanks Dave, I am using HRD.
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Ackrill <dave.g0...@...> wrote:
>
> kr5tham wrote:
> > When working dig modes I see stations send their grid locator followed by a
> > single number represented in degrees followed by a number represented in
> > kilometers. What is this and how was it calculated?
>
> Many digital modes programs will either auto detect an IARU locator
> (usually in the format IO93if - which is my locator) as it comes in, or
> the operator manually enters it into another part of the program. This
> is then used, together with the stations own locator information, to
> calculate the distance and bearing from the station being worked.
>
> Many programs then allow this data to be entered and sent as part of the
> transmitted message. Often referred to as a macro you can set up an
> automatic message with tokens that will call up the details and put them
> into the message automatically.
>
> If you want details of the IARU Locator, otherwise known as the
> Maidenhead locator system, have a look at
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidenhead_Locator_System
>
> If you tell us which program you use for digital modes someone will be
> able to tell you if it will do this for you and, if it is possible, how
> to set it up.
>
> Dave (G0DJA)
>
