Tag: grid squares
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VHF/UHF Contesting: Why Grid Squares Matter More Than You Think
VHF and UHF contesting runs on a completely different currency than HF: grid squares, not countries. Here’s how it works and why it rewards different skills.
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Maidenhead Grid Squares: What They Are and Why They Matter
That six-character code hams trade during contacts, like DM43 or EM12ab, is a Maidenhead grid square, a compact way of encoding location that shows up everywhere from VHF contests to satellite passes.
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