Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite QSO exchange

[Stan <stan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Bill,

A couple if issues for a QSO:

1. "officially" as a minimum, only 1 bit of information is required to 
be passed, like callsign.

2. Many satellite operators are grid square hunters. So if you identify 
with call and grid square, I can easily determine if
the grid square is new to me. Or If I respond to another's call I will 
give my 4 digit grid square.

For the ARRL VUCC program you will need a minimum of 100 different 4 
digit grids squares confirmed
 to qualify for the entry level award.

Stan, Wa1ECF




Bill Bruno wrote:

>I haven't been on sat's in a long time. Previously an exchange to be an
>official contact was the same as HF ( call sign and sig rpt). When listening
>now I usually only hear call and grid number. Is that the standard on sats,
>or is a signal report still required for an "official" contact?
>Bill
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