[NLRS] Fwd: Phone app for grids & bearings

[Thomas Murphy]

Agreed. This is what I use on a regular basis for my portable operating. 
Usually just for my grid and seeing that the moon is up between the 
satellites. Looks like a lot more features than I've used, yet.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ea4eoz.HamGPS

- Thomas / WN1C

On 2025-05-14 13:46, Gary via NLRS wrote:
>
> I just realized that I only sent the reply to Jon. Here it is to NLRS, 
> as others may be interested. We did talk about it at breakfast last 
> Saturday.
>
> The only problem I have with HamGPS is that it doesn't give you the 
> reverse bearing for the other station to use. Still, just have them 
> add 180° and let them figure it out.
>
> 73, Gary WBØLJC
>
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: 	Re: [NLRS] Phone app for grids & bearings
> Date: 	Wed, 14 May 2025 13:35:04 -0500
> From: 	Gary <wb0ljc at comcast.net>
> To: 	Jon Platt <w0zq at aol.com>
>
>
>
> Hi Jon,
>
> I like HamGPS. If you had asked yesterday I could have demoed it for you.
>
> It shows your Grid to 10 digits. What I like is you can preset the 
> target locations from four to 10 digits if you want. To find a site 
> info go to the target list and you will see that list of sites you 
> have entered, the name /grid square (up to 10 digits), the distance 
> and bearing. The main page has a display of the satellites being 
> received and a directional arrow to the target. I don't find this 
> arrow very useful though. It depends on magnetic compass in the phone. 
> If you need to find a bearing to someone not already in the list you 
> just use the "set target" on the main screen upper right, then the 
> main screen shows what you need.
>
> 73, Gary LJC
>
> On 5/14/25 08:45, Jon Platt via NLRS wrote:
>> Hello NLRS land
>>
>> What is the latest and greatest Android cell phone app for rovers?  
>>  Tells you what grid you are in and bearings to other grids, and 
>> makes you a cup of coffee.
>>
>> Sorry, not an Apple guy.
>>
>> 73, Jon
>> W0ZQ
>>
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