QTH COMPASS GOOD FOR DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS
The QTH COMPASS app is a must have app for radio operators who use directional antennas like yagi’s or biquad antennas. The altitude and distance features are an added plus when calculating location height and compass direction. After switching from android to iOS, this is my number one go to app for finding location direction and height and I use it daily.
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Great location tool for Ham Radio! Amateur Radio Map helper; POTA
### App Review: QTH Compass
**Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)**
**Overview:**
QTH Compass is a specialized, free app designed for amateur radio operators and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides precise location details, including latitude, longitude, altitude, and Maidenhead grid squares. This app is particularly valuable for activities like Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA), roving contests, and obtaining GPS information for Winlink when filling out forms for GIS and mapping.
**Features:**
- **Precise Coordinates:** Delivers accurate latitude and longitude to ensure you always know your exact location.
- **Altitude Measurement:** Includes an altimeter function to easily determine your current altitude.
- **Grid Square Locator:** Converts your coordinates to Maidenhead grid squares, essential for amateur radio operations.
- **Directional Tools:** Provides direction and area calculation tools, aiding in navigation and planning.
- **Intuitive Interface:** User-friendly design that is accessible for users of all levels.
**Pros:**
- **Comprehensive Geographic Data:** Combines multiple tools into one app, offering a wealth of information.
- **High Accuracy:** Provides precise location details, crucial for technical applications.
- **Easy to Use:** Simple and clean interface that is easy to navigate.
- **Offline Functionality:** Works without an internet connection, making it ideal for use in remote areas.
- **Completely Free:** Offers all features without any cost, making it accessible to everyone.
**Cons:**
- **Battery Drain:** Extensive GPS usage can lead to quicker battery depletion.
- **GPS latitude and longitude** only in one format.
**Conclusion:**
QTH Compass is an excellent, free tool for those who need detailed and accurate geographic data. Its combination of precision, ease of use, and comprehensive features makes it invaluable, especially for amateur radio operators engaging in POTA, SOTA, roving contests, and obtaining GPS information for Winlink when filling out forms for GIS and mapping. Despite minor drawbacks like battery consumption and initial setup, the app performs exceptionally well and is highly reliable. Highly recommended for anyone needing precise location information on the go.
**Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)**
**Overview:**
QTH Compass is a specialized, free app designed for amateur radio operators and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides precise location details, including latitude, longitude, altitude, and Maidenhead grid squares. This app is particularly valuable for activities like Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA), roving contests, and obtaining GPS information for Winlink when filling out forms for GIS and mapping.
**Features:**
- **Precise Coordinates:** Delivers accurate latitude and longitude to ensure you always know your exact location.
- **Altitude Measurement:** Includes an altimeter function to easily determine your current altitude.
- **Grid Square Locator:** Converts your coordinates to Maidenhead grid squares, essential for amateur radio operations.
- **Directional Tools:** Provides direction and area calculation tools, aiding in navigation and planning.
- **Intuitive Interface:** User-friendly design that is accessible for users of all levels.
**Pros:**
- **Comprehensive Geographic Data:** Combines multiple tools into one app, offering a wealth of information.
- **High Accuracy:** Provides precise location details, crucial for technical applications.
- **Easy to Use:** Simple and clean interface that is easy to navigate.
- **Offline Functionality:** Works without an internet connection, making it ideal for use in remote areas.
- **Completely Free:** Offers all features without any cost, making it accessible to everyone.
**Cons:**
- **Battery Drain:** Extensive GPS usage can lead to quicker battery depletion.
- **GPS latitude and longitude** only in one format.
**Conclusion:**
QTH Compass is an excellent, free tool for those who need detailed and accurate geographic data. Its combination of precision, ease of use, and comprehensive features makes it invaluable, especially for amateur radio operators engaging in POTA, SOTA, roving contests, and obtaining GPS information for Winlink when filling out forms for GIS and mapping. Despite minor drawbacks like battery consumption and initial setup, the app performs exceptionally well and is highly reliable. Highly recommended for anyone needing precise location information on the go.
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Cannot re enter remote wrap
Hi. When first using app, I could enter a remote QRA and app gave compass heading and distance ok, but I could not see how to enter a different remote locator. It was just off the edge of my iPhone screen! Not immediately apparent. App needs a tweak?
Response from developer
Hi! Thanks for bringing that up. I‘d like to fix that asap. Which iPhone and iOS version are you using? I“d also appreciate you sending a screenshot to appledev@dellwig.de.
Awesome direction and distance tool
Not just to show your own gridsquare, but any other when you tap on a map or put in their maidenhead grid square. Then you get a compass guide to aim your antenna. Simple and well thought out app.
Nice and helpful app
Really enjoy this app. Great addition to my ham radio apps to get location bearings for beam adjustments. One suggestion would be the ability to select units for altitude reading. In the US we typically use feet instead of meters.
Response from developer
Thank you! You are right about localized measurements. I will change that in version 1.2.1, which will be release very soon!