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Why does the map path appear to be in the wrong place even though I entered the correct grid square for the dx call

VKSpotter works out bearings and distances in the following way:

  • If the station you spotted is not a member of VKSpotter, then it will use the center of the grid square you supplied.
  • The same is true if they are a member, but you supplied a grid square that is different to the one supplied by the member.
  • If the station you spotted is a member of VKSpotter and they have not set a latitude and Longitude, it will use the center of the grid square supplied by the member or the one you supplied if it is different.
  • If the station you spotted has set a latitude and longitude all bearings and distances will be calculated from that, unless the grid you spotted is different to the one supplied by the member.

Simple really :-)

So the answer to the question is: The DX station is a member and they have set their latitude and longitude incorrectly.

why_does_the_map_path_appear_to_be_in_the_wrong_place_even_though_i_entered_the_correct_grid_square_for_the_dx_call.1573547758.txt.gz · Last modified: 2019/11/12 19:35 by vk2az