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Re: [VHFcontesting] IOS mapping apps for ham radio

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] IOS mapping apps for ham radio
From: Mark Spencer <mark@alignedsolutions.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:21:54 -0700
List-post: <mailto:vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Thanks all. Many useful suggestions were received and I have become re 
acquainted with the Ham Square app.

73

Mark S
VE7AFZ
mark@alignedsolutions.com
604 762 4099

> On Jul 14, 2020, at 5:29 PM, Mark Spencer <mark@alignedsolutions.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi:
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions re currently available  IOS applications 
> that can display the units current location on maps and satellite imagery 
> (while out of cellular coverage) and provide Maidenhead grid square locations 
> in real time.  Being able to quickly and easily email current locations would 
> be a nice feature as well.   (I often use this while traveling to keep track 
> of interesting locations.   Later I can open my email in box and review those 
> locations.)
> 
> I am currently running a legacy app that meets my needs but it reportedly 
> won't run on newer IOS versions.   At some point soon I expect I am going to 
> want to get a new iPhone and or upgrade the iOS on my old one.
> 
> I have become quite used to using this legacy app both for radio and non 
> radio outdoor activities.   I do own a handheld GPS unit that can directly 
> display positions in the Maidenhead Grid format but it is handy to be able to 
> do everything on my iPhone.  Being able to see my location in real time on a 
> combined map and satellite photo has also proven very useful on occasion.
> 
> I figure I can't be the only amateur radio operator who sees the value in 
> such an app.   At this point I am thinking of keeping my current iPhone going 
> just to run this app, but I hope there is another solution.   
> 
> Thanks in advance for any comments.
> 
> 
> Mark Spencer
> mark@alignedsolutions.com
> 604 762 4099
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