[VHFcontesting] [VHF] Android Phone app that displays grid square to six digits

[Les Rayburn]

Bob,

The application that I recommended is for the "Android" operating system and 
is completely free. I don't have any knowledge of another version for the 
Iphone or Ipad. Sorry that it didn't have the same functionality


Les Rayburn, Director
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From: "R Johnson" <k1vu at tmlp.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:50 PM
To: "Les Rayburn" <les at highnoonfilm.com>; "VHF List Non-Contest" 
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Subject: Re: [VHF] Android Phone app that displays grid square to six 
digits

> TNX for the info Les.
>
> I just downloaded it to my iPad.
> Works great, but I had to pay $.99 at the App Store.
> BTW, it doesn't display Grid Squares, just Lat/Lon to 6 places.
> Maybe the free one has this extra functionality. :-)
>
> 73
> Bob, K1VU
> fn42ma
>
> At 13:07 7/29/2010, Les Rayburn wrote:
>>With a nod of thanks to Austin, K4AMK, I'd like to pass along a great
>>application for rovers, microwave gurus, and those who just enjoy knowing 
>>what
>>grid square they're in.
>>
>>Look on the application marketplace and search for "GPS Test", it's a free
>>application and it works great. Accuracy is dependent on the quality of 
>>the
>>receiver in your individual phone, but I've compared it to my trusty 
>>Garmin
>>while out driving today and they seemed to always be in agreement.
>>
>>This application will display which satellites are being received. Signal
>>strength for each one, accuracy in feet, speed of travel, GPS time, and 
>>grid
>>square to six digits.
>>
>>It will also do other nifty and useful things like calculate sunrise and
>>sunset at your location, show you UTC time, along with local time, and 
>>even
>>has a color scheme to help preserve your night vision when using the
>>application after dark.
>>
>>For my rover station, it allows me to carry one less piece of equipment, 
>>which
>>is great. For those who didn't already own the Garmin, it can save you $60
>>bucks.
>>
>>I'm sure that there is something similar for the Iphone too. I have no
>>connection to the developer, or Android...just thought it was a great 
>>resource
>>for rovers and hams in general.
>>
>>73,
>>
>>Les Rayburn, N1LF/R
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Les Rayburn, Director
>>High Noon Film
>>130 1st Avenue West
>>Alabaster, AL  35007-8536
>>205.621.7500
>>205.621.7505 FAX
>>205.253.4867 CELL
>>http://www.highnoonfilm.com
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