Q.T.H. Locator Changeover
Mike Hunt
why was it changed from the old system (YN etc.)?
Ta....
Jimbo GM4DHJ ...
"Mike Hunt" <imac...@baldsheep.com> wrote in message
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> What year was the current locator system introduced (IO81**) etc, and why
> was it changed from the old system (YN etc.)?
>
> Ta....
progress? ...ha ha
Richard G3CWI
Thought you were an internet expert...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidenhead_Locator_System
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Mike Hunt
> Mike Hunt wrote:
>> What year was the current locator system introduced (IO81**) etc, and
>> why was it changed from the old system (YN etc.)?
>>
>> Ta....
>
> Thought you were an internet expert...
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidenhead_Locator_System
>
on fire, sarcastic twat.
The weather is perfect for you to piss off up one of your hills, dont
hurry back.
A simple link would have sufficed
Richard G3CWI
> A simple link would have sufficed
Always pleased to assist. A simple thank you would have sufficed.
Mike Hunt
> Mike Hunt wrote:
>
>> A simple link would have sufficed
>
> Always pleased to assist. A simple thank you would have sufficed.
>
sites main page.
Fair enough.
It should be at the *top* or would that clash with you poxy adverts.
mm0fmf
It was devised by G4ANB and adopted by VHF managers at a meeting in
Maidenhead in 1980, hence the name Maidenhead locator.
Why? Well the old QRA locator system was more awkward to use to
calculate distances. Also it only covered part of Europe. To cover the
whole world you had to repeat the system and it meant a QRA locator did
not specify a unique location unless you knew the callsign as well to
give context. As VHF distances worked continued to grow the old system
was showing its limitations especially as 6m operation increased.
Andy
Mike Hunt
Many thanks Andy, I didnt realise about the duplication of locators, as
you say with 6m intercontinental working is common, it could be quite
confusing.
Paul Starship
>It was devised by G4ANB and adopted by VHF managers at a meeting in
>Maidenhead in 1980, hence the name Maidenhead locator.
many UK ops were still using the old system in 1985
Brian Howie
<imac...@baldsheep.com> writes
There is a bit of commonality the big squares cover the same area
eg IO85 == YP , but the extra digits allow world wide coverage.
Also you can go to 8 or even 10 characters for the precision required
for microwaves e.g. IO85IW66 .This wasn't possible with the old one.
Brian GM4DIJ YP04c
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Richard G3CWI
> many UK ops were still using the old system in 1985
>
>
>
Not surprising. Many ops still use valves. Amateur radio attracts those
with a penchant for the out-of-date.
4CX250K
> Paul Starship wrote:
>
>> many UK ops were still using the old system in 1985
>>
>>
>>
> Not surprising. Many ops still use valves. Amateur radio attracts those
> with a penchant for the out-of-date.
>
4CX250K
Brian Reay
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From a "man" hiding behind a false ID, that is pretty rich.
Richard has done a lot to enhance the hobby, he doesn't deserve abuse from
the likes of you.
Jimbo GM4DHJ ...
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no no .....I think you have done the most to "enhance" the hobby .......CWI
is just getting a bit grumpy recently.......think he has a cold....
Spike
Richard G3CWI wrote:
>Paul Starship wrote:
>
>> many UK ops were still using the old system in 1985
>
>Not surprising. Many ops still use valves. Amateur radio attracts those
>with a penchant for the out-of-date.
Including calls-signs, it would seem.
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3-500Z
promote amateur radio whereas you have done your best to dumb down the
'obby.....
3-500Z
Len GM0ONX
What's it like to be famous? Most people haven't clue who I am and even
less care!
Len GM0ONX
Brian Reay
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> 3-500Z wrote:
>>>
>> Most people know who I am. I would agree that he has done a lot to
>> promote amateur radio whereas you have done your best to dumb down the
>> 'obby.....
>>
>> 3-500Z
>
> What's it like to be famous? Most people haven't clue who I am and even
> less care!
Do you not think it is the height of arrogance for him to assume that 'most
people know' who he is? A legend in his own mind?
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Life is too short for cheap wine.
3-500Z
I'm probably more infamous than famous.....
3-500Z
3-500Z
> On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:25:59 +0000, Hils <hi...@nospam.demon.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> Jimbo GM4DHJ ... wrote:
>>> no no .....I think you have done the most to "enhance" the hobby .......CWI
>>> is just getting a bit grumpy recently.......think he has a cold....
>
> ITYM "chilblains". Chalfont is a place in Buckinghamshire!
>
> 73 de Wlat
>
http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/slang/chalfonts_st_giles
3-500Z
Yeti
> On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:25:59 +0000, Hils <hi...@nospam.demon.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> Jimbo GM4DHJ ... wrote:
>>> is just getting a bit grumpy recently.......think he has a cold....
>
> ITYM "chilblains". Chalfont is a place in Buckinghamshire!
>
> 73 de Wlat
>
It's also the name of a house in the ultra-posh bit of Troon. You know,
one of those bits where they refuse to use a number - and then complain
when it takes a taxi half an hour to find them.
Len GM0ONX
And the nameplate is 2" wide!
Jimbo ...
"Walt Davidson" <g3...@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:39:29 +0000, 3-500Z <OC...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>> ITYM "chilblains". Chalfont is a place in Buckinghamshire!
>>>
>>> 73 de Wlat
>>>
>>http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/slang/chalfonts_st_giles
>
>
> I hadn't heard that one before.
>
> 73 de Wlat
>
sairby! ..........
Jimbo ...
> It's also the name of a house in the ultra-posh bit of Troon. You know,
> one of those bits where they refuse to use a number - and then complain
> when it takes a taxi half an hour to find them.
I hate houses without numbers..........
Jimbo ...
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who are you ? ....... furkle shunky ? .......
Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI
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Paul Starship
wrote:
>Not surprising. Many ops still use valves. Amateur radio attracts those
>with a penchant for the out-of-date.
remind me again which mode you use when out on a hilltop ?
:-)
and your answer would therefore imply that those who do not have a
'penchant' for that mode are not as amateur radio-ish as you ?
Paul Starship
wrote:
>From a "man" hiding behind a false ID, that is pretty rich.
>
>Richard has done a lot to enhance the hobby, he doesn't deserve abuse from
>the likes of you.
said ex-m3-howl-whinge-moan-write-letters-osn.
Paul Starship
<g3...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>I hadn't heard that one before.
see?
even with _two_ (_three_??) degrees and _three_ pensions...
one can still learn things in amateur radio
:-)
Ian Jackson
writes
St. something which rhymes with haemorrhoids. What about of a 'dose of
the farmers' instead?
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Ian
Paul Starship
>Most people know who I am. I would agree that he has done a lot to
>promote amateur radio whereas you have done your best to dumb down the
>'obby.....
Bona!
Paul Starship
wrote:
>Do you not think it is the height of arrogance for him to assume that 'most
>people know' who he is? A legend in his own mind?
Nah... the height of ignorance is describing someone as an advanced
b-licence just because they 'passed' a no-fail morse farce assessment
that a certain M1*** dog could do.
Paul Starship
<ianREMOVET...@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>St. something which rhymes with haemorrhoids. What about of a 'dose of
>the farmers' instead?
'farmer giles'
Ian Jackson
<p.bl...@google-nospam-email.com> writes
Chalfonts (or farmers) can be quite serious, and are not to be sniffed
at.
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Ian
Paul Starship
wrote:
>I don't think M1AOW will be impressed at being labelled such!
Nope... the M1's words were...
QUOTE
My dog could do it, so where is the problem?
ENDQUOTE
Paul Starship
<ianREMOVET...@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>Chalfonts (or farmers) can be quite serious, and are not to be sniffed
>at.
I'll give you an HER-UMPH to that.
but yes... the 'farmers' can end up requiring surgery.
Ian Jackson
<p.bl...@google-nospam-email.com> writes
short-term relief (honest).
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DieSea
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BUT
Young Emma Royd a different kettle of fish ??
;-))
DieSea
Len GM0ONX
Yeh, but that dog shows you up all the time!
Steve Terry
which was introduced by the Romans can be found
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Jimbo GM4DHJ ...
"Steve Terry" <gfou...@tesco.net> wrote in message
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> "3-500Z" <OC...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Walt Davidson wrote:
>>> On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:25:59 +0000, Hils <hi...@nospam.demon.co.uk>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Jimbo GM4DHJ ... wrote:
>>>>> no no .....I think you have done the most to "enhance" the hobby
>>>>> .......CWI is just getting a bit grumpy recently.......think he has a
>>>>> cold....
>>>> Or his chalfonts are playing up.
>>>
>>> ITYM "chilblains". Chalfont is a place in Buckinghamshire!
>>> 73 de Wlat
>>>
>> http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/slang/chalfonts_st_giles
>>
>>
> Nice place, also one of the few places where the edible dormouse
> which was introduced by the Romans can be found
>
> Steve Terry
also where "Crusher" came from .....
@uk.radio.amateur Van Ausfahrt
"Brian Reay" <s...@website.com> wrote in message
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> "4CX250K" <OC...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Richard G3CWI wrote:
>>> Paul Starship wrote:
>>>
>>>> many UK ops were still using the old system in 1985
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> with a penchant for the out-of-date.
>>>
>
>
That's more than can be said for you and the RSGB!
3-500Z
>
> who are you ? .......
My name is of little importance...
Eric Mole
Paul Starship
wrote:
>Nice place, also one of the few places where the edible dormouse
>which was introduced by the Romans can be found
be thou careful.
thou needst a licence to handle a dormouse in the wild.
Dan Morse of Four Feather Falls
> the likes of you.
>