VARA HF signal to noise ratio issues
I'm having a problem with the SNR. The SNR is always in the Red, typically -19db or so. When I monitor the signal, it is very strong so I'm not sure why this continues to be an issue. I'm running an
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dennis hess
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Re: Problems - Vara Modem and Winlink Express
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#newuser
#varahf
I do have Winlink installed. That said, your suggestion to review the setup video was a good idea. I found settings that were different. Still not working, so will review it again. The one thing that
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KeithP
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Re: 40M HF VARA
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 7:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [VARA-MODEM] 40M HF VARA I have had HF VARA set up on my computer using my Kenwood TS-850S and a SignaLink for the past
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Glenn O'Connor
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Re: Problems - Vara Modem and Winlink Express
#icom
#newuser
#varahf
But do you have Winlink configured for Vara? The settings are pretty easy and there's probably less than a dozen. Do a search for the set up instructions and you'll find them.
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Greg Ramsdell
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40M HF VARA
I have had HF VARA set up on my computer using my Kenwood TS-850S and a SignaLink for the past year and a half.? ?It is my goto digital mode and I use in multiple times a week.? In fact, I used it
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Westley Clavey, W5WMC
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Re: FM Deviation Calibration with TinySA Ultra
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#VARAFM
#DRA
Just a note: Old school here. It¡¯s not really applicable to setting the VARA modem. The way to set FM deviation accurately using a spectrum analyzer is by using Bessel functions. As I remember, to
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Bob W0EG
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Re: FM Deviation Calibration with TinySA Ultra
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#VARAFM
#DRA
Todd, Just use the tune function in VARA, don¡¯t use an audio signal generator. The point is to set the amount of the FM deviation generated from your Icom rig, using VARA, and your DRA-50. You
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Dave Parker WB7WHG
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Re: Problems - Vara Modem and Winlink Express
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#newuser
#varahf
A friend uses a similar setup. Same rig and software. We started comparing settings but it was almost too much at once. We didn¡¯t have time get into more detail as he was leaving for a few weeks in
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KeithP
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Re: Problems - Vara Modem and Winlink Express
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#newuser
#varahf
I¡¯m using the IC 7300 sound card and bought the VARA-Modem software. Thanks for your reply.
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KeithP
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Re: Problems - Vara Modem and Winlink Express
#icom
#newuser
#varahf
Morning Keith. I guess the obvious question is do you have Winlink configured for Vara? If not, that may be your kink in the line. As I recall, Winlink has pretty thorough instructions on how to do
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Greg Ramsdell
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Re: Encryption
Hi Darcy, You do have a temporary solution, that's good! Best Regards, Allen Bottorff AC9EB / WRHZ498 ________________________________ Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 20:52 To: [email protected]
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Allen Bottorff
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Re: Encryption
Well the problem is resolved...sort of. I replaced my VARA folder with one that I had from a recent backup. It contained Vara Chat v1.3.5 and VARAHF v4.8.7. Bingo, I now have the encryption option
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Darcy VE6DDD
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Problems - Vara Modem and Winlink Express
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#newuser
#varahf
Totally new to this mode so please go easy on me. It took me 3 days to get here!? I¡¯ve installed VARA Modem and WINLINK Express. When I go to Soundcard and press TEST it stays RED and I get the
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KeithP
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Re: FM Deviation Calibration with TinySA Ultra
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#VARAFM
#DRA
I would use a noise spectrum in the AF range bounded by the lower and upper bandwidth limits of your rig. There are several generators available on the internet. My rationale is that the VARA (or any
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?Chris Spacone
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Re: FM Deviation Calibration with TinySA Ultra
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#VARAFM
#DRA
I thought that the TUNE function would set an appropriate deviations level by stepping the audio drive and checking for BER. Am I wrong? [email protected]> wrote:
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Bob W0EG
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FM Deviation Calibration with TinySA Ultra
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#VARAFM
#DRA
I have to calibrate the Wide VaraFM on a Icom 208H mobile VHF transceiver and thought I would try it with a modestly inexpensive TinySA Ultra. I asked about this procedure in the TinySA forum. My
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Todd Hansen AL7PX
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Encryption
I have installed VARAHF, VARA CHAT and Winlink on a Dell 7020 running Windows 11. For some reason I do not have the encryption option showing up. I am using my CFARS callsign and not the ham callsign.
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Darcy VE6DDD
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Re: Trimode closing
I believe you are referring to RMS Trimode. VARA itself doesn't have a scheduler to close. I would look deeply in the settings for RMS Trimode and see if there is a schedule to close. The other thing
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N3JXB (Douglas)
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Re: VARA HF Closing on its on
Is it VARA HF or Winlinkm that is starting at 0300? [email protected]> wrote: -- Kevin k5vp
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Kevin k5vp
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Re: IC-9700, DRA-xx, and VARA Wide
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#wide
#DRA
#ic-9700
Good morning - not trying to rain on anyone's parade but the IC-9700 is not capable of transmitting or receiving at the bandwidth required for VARA wide.? There have been multiple discussions that
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Travis Bruehl (K1AC)
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