Locator help
1. Search field
There are three input fields in total on the page.
The first field 'Search' is used for normal locator searches. The second and the third field 'Locator A' and 'Locator B' are used to measure two locators.
2. Search results
In the case of a normal search for a locator, the given locator is displayed on the map as a result, which is bordered by a black color.
The locator measurements are shown on the map as symbols A (red) and B (blue), and a green line is shown between them to show a direct route between the two points. The distance between points A and B will also be displayed below the A input field.
3. Other functions
To search and measure locators, it is possible to use various functions that will make the search more pleasant:
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*A marker with your location will appear on the map The locator and coordinates will be displayed |
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*Adds the current locator to the Locator A search field |
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*Adds the current locator to the Locator B search field |
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Adds the locator after clicking the mouse in the Locator A search field |
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Adds the locator after clicking the mouse in the Locator B search field |
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Displaying the locator with the mouse (top right) |
| * Access to your location is required to use this feature. The feature works best on a mobile device, but the location view should be fine on a PC as well. |
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4. QSO map
There are two input forms available on the page. The upper one is for entering the Main locator (your locator), the lower one is used for entering Multiple locators (counter stations locator). The result is the displayed connections that are connected to the main locator. After clicking on a point on the map, the given locator and the distance from the main locator will be displayed.
| *Adds the current locator to the Main locator field | |
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| * Access to your location is required to use this feature. The feature works best on a mobile device, but the location view should be fine on a PC as well. |
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After displaying the results, the number of contact (QSO), the main locator (QTH) and also the longest contacts (QRB) will be displayed in the map at the bottom left.
5. Maps
This is a map where it is possible to display different layers on the map. You select a layer by clicking in the box Map layer.
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*A marker with your location will appear on the map The locator and coordinates will be displayed |
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Displaying the coordinates and locator with mouse (top) |
| * Access to your location is required to use this feature. The feature works best on a mobile device, but the location view should be fine on a PC as well. |
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