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Grid Locator Data Field for HAMs

· v1.0.2
★★★☆☆ (5) ↓ 100 downloads 4 Free

About

The app generates the Maidenhead Locator System also QTH or QRA grid system which is a geographic co-ordinate system used by amateur radio operators to describe their locations. Its purpose is to be concise, accurate and robust in the face of interference and adverse transmission conditions. The Maidenhead Locator System can describe locations anywhere in the world (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidenhead_Locator_System) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidenhead_Locator_System). The Datafield can be used in other activities Apps to display generated Maidenhead Grid Locator. 10-character location is compatible with RaDAR (Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio) There is also the 6-char version form smaller displays or different purpose - https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/9871410a-e44d-4556-88e9-5a13794915e8 If you prefer to use standalone APP please follow this link - https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/e9c3aab5-4d28-4583-bbd1-480afebc1868 or the Widget - https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/12b160f5-f5e3-4528-97d5-54713164329d If you find the data field worth the time spent on creating it you may buy me a coffee... https://www.paypal.me/jakubkasprzycki 73 de SQ9JXW

What's new

1.0.2 - Added new devices 1.0.1 - Added new devices 0.0.6 - Upgrade to 10-character GRID Locator compatible with RaDAR HAMs activities / New devices added 0.0.5 - Update for required Location permission as of the 2.4.6 SDK. Added more compatible devices. Rewrited the main function. Bugfixes. Datafield start with "--" before getting the location. 0.0.3 - Added more compatible devices 0.0.2 - Minor cosmetic changes

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Details

Compatible with 288 devices
Updated May 6, 2026
Open on apps.garmin.com ↗