Re: VARA FM PTT CAT for Kenwood HT-74/75
I'm guessing that the radio needs to be connected via USB?? It would be awesome to be able to make use of the bluetooth connection via the Kiss96 port.? Not even sure if that is possible, but I don't see why it shouldn't work.? When selecting Packet in winlink you can choose KISS and the port.
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VARA FM PTT CAT for Kenwood HT-74/75
News flash?
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Added CAT PTT in VARA FM for Kenwood HTs D74/D75. Downloading v4.3.8 again
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Anyone QSP :?
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Tnx- Graham?
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
However, if you just open the vara fm window you can ping or calibrate your signal with another station. That helps in assisting your level settings, be it in the auto calibration mode or manual ping to set the ALC levels of some of the external sound card interfaces.
If you are having issues with the ic705 in vara fm you might want to join one of the user groups or read through the details of interfacing you ic705 for vara fm.
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024, 12:58 PM Brian Chapnick via <chapnickbrian= [email protected]> wrote: Thanks for the clarification. I'm learning along the way and the more I learn the more I realize? don't know or understand.
Brian VE3GMZ
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 04:52 AM, Brian Chapnick wrote:
are you entering the frequency of the gateway on the 705 because VARA FM won't do it as it does on HF
Please note that the HF rig-control functionality is implemented in Winlink Express... not in the VARA HF software modem.
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Rig-control isn¡¯t available when using VARA FM Winlink because that functionality isn¡¯t available in the Winlink ¡°session¡± for any VHF / UHF FM mode (ex. Packet).
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
Thanks for the clarification. I'm learning along the way and the more I learn the more I realize? don't know or understand.
Brian VE3GMZ
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 04:52 AM, Brian Chapnick wrote:
are you entering the frequency of the gateway on the 705 because VARA FM won't do it as it does on HF
Please note that the HF rig-control functionality is implemented in Winlink Express... not in the VARA HF software modem.
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Rig-control isn¡¯t available when using VARA FM Winlink because that functionality isn¡¯t available in the Winlink ¡°session¡± for any VHF / UHF FM mode (ex. Packet).
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 04:52 AM, Brian Chapnick wrote:
are you entering the frequency of the gateway on the 705 because VARA FM won't do it as it does on HF
Please note that the HF rig-control functionality is implemented in Winlink Express... not in the VARA HF software modem.
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Rig-control isn¡¯t available when using VARA FM Winlink because that functionality isn¡¯t available in the Winlink ¡°session¡± for any VHF / UHF FM mode (ex. Packet).
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
You might work through these recommendations:
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good luck!
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73, Ken NB6S?
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
I have a 705 and am able to connect via vara fm. This may be a dumb question but are you entering the frequency of the gateway on the 705 because VARA FM won't do it as it does on HF. AND are you in FM mode on the 705?
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Brian VE3GMZ?
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
if you downloaded the rms list and have the?right?vhf bw selected?it should?be a quick ping to see if they hear you
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 1:07?PM Boyet Lorenzo via <boyet401= [email protected]> wrote: Hi,
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I am having problems with connecting consistently to Winlink Gateways and digipeaters using VARA FM and the IC-705. In times that I am able to connect, the session will time-out 75% of the time. Auto-tuning with these stations return all-green results.
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I checked with the sysop of a gateway less than 100 meters from my QTH, and he told me that whenever I tried to connect his gateway, VARA reports "weak signal detected". The SWR reading on the 705 is 1:1, and 10 watts is surely enough for me to connect to his gateway given the short distance between us. It is probably the same issue with other gateways/digipeaters I tried to connect to.??
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My setup:
Laptop with Windows 10 OS
IC-705 connected to an omni antenna 40 feet up
Icom Remote Utility for connecting the laptop and the 705 via local network
Latest VARA FM version (registered)
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Please let me know where I should look into to correct the issue. Thank you.
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73,
Boyet 4F3BZ
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
Check your audio settings...mute all but and make sure your alc is at? least 50$ greg
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 1:07?PM Boyet Lorenzo via <boyet401= [email protected]> wrote: Hi,
?
I am having problems with connecting consistently to Winlink Gateways and digipeaters using VARA FM and the IC-705. In times that I am able to connect, the session will time-out 75% of the time. Auto-tuning with these stations return all-green results.
?
I checked with the sysop of a gateway less than 100 meters from my QTH, and he told me that whenever I tried to connect his gateway, VARA reports "weak signal detected". The SWR reading on the 705 is 1:1, and 10 watts is surely enough for me to connect to his gateway given the short distance between us. It is probably the same issue with other gateways/digipeaters I tried to connect to.??
?
My setup:
Laptop with Windows 10 OS
IC-705 connected to an omni antenna 40 feet up
Icom Remote Utility for connecting the laptop and the 705 via local network
Latest VARA FM version (registered)
?
Please let me know where I should look into to correct the issue. Thank you.
?
73,
Boyet 4F3BZ
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Re: Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
Boyet 4F3BZ
The only difference I have is the Icom Remote Utility and 40 ft external?antenna. I run my IC 705 on the ground floor and a Yagi pointing?southwest.
I'm able to connect to VHF gateways about 60 km out between Vancouver Island and the Mainland of Vancouver, British Columbia.
73
Don Poaps
New Westminster, BC
VA7DGP DATA VA7QU ? VOICE Winlink:?va7dgp@...
Subject://wl2k ? ? ? ? ?
ALLSTAR ?530780
Hamshack Hotline5971
Mid-Island Phone Mesh 2210 2232
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On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 1:07?PM Boyet Lorenzo via <boyet401= [email protected]> wrote: Hi,
?
I am having problems with connecting consistently to Winlink Gateways and digipeaters using VARA FM and the IC-705. In times that I am able to connect, the session will time-out 75% of the time. Auto-tuning with these stations return all-green results.
?
I checked with the sysop of a gateway less than 100 meters from my QTH, and he told me that whenever I tried to connect his gateway, VARA reports "weak signal detected". The SWR reading on the 705 is 1:1, and 10 watts is surely enough for me to connect to his gateway given the short distance between us. It is probably the same issue with other gateways/digipeaters I tried to connect to.??
?
My setup:
Laptop with Windows 10 OS
IC-705 connected to an omni antenna 40 feet up
Icom Remote Utility for connecting the laptop and the 705 via local network
Latest VARA FM version (registered)
?
Please let me know where I should look into to correct the issue. Thank you.
?
73,
Boyet 4F3BZ
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Can't connect consistently using VARA FM And IC-705 - weak signal detected
Hi,
?
I am having problems with connecting consistently to Winlink Gateways and digipeaters using VARA FM and the IC-705. In times that I am able to connect, the session will time-out 75% of the time. Auto-tuning with these stations return all-green results.
?
I checked with the sysop of a gateway less than 100 meters from my QTH, and he told me that whenever I tried to connect his gateway, VARA reports "weak signal detected". The SWR reading on the 705 is 1:1, and 10 watts is surely enough for me to connect to his gateway given the short distance between us. It is probably the same issue with other gateways/digipeaters I tried to connect to.??
?
My setup:
Laptop with Windows 10 OS
IC-705 connected to an omni antenna 40 feet up
Icom Remote Utility for connecting the laptop and the 705 via local network
Latest VARA FM version (registered)
?
Please let me know where I should look into to correct the issue. Thank you.
?
73,
Boyet 4F3BZ
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
Thank you for your offer. I have received help from several folks and seem to have it up and going now. Again, Thank you so much.
Jeff K4HVF
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 08:35:06 AM CDT, Olivier Maillard <hb9tob@...> wrote:
Hello, I was able to do Vara-FM with de 991-a and the standard USB cable, but only in Narrow mode. I did not had any success with the wide mode in USB nor with a SignalLink on the data port, the transmitted BW in too restricted for a stable transmission in wide mode. For the wide mode I use my plain old ft857 and a modded SignalLink
If required I can post my settings for the 991a when I get back home.
With my best 73's Olivier HB9TOB
Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there is plenty on HF but not FM.
Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple of the questions that I have.
They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
Thank you for any help.
Jeff K4HVF
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
Hello, I was able to do Vara-FM with de 991-a and the standard USB cable, but only in Narrow mode. I did not had any success with the wide mode in USB nor with a SignalLink on the data port, the transmitted BW in too restricted for a stable transmission in wide mode. For the wide mode I use my plain old ft857 and a modded SignalLink
If required I can post my settings for the 991a when I get back home.
With my best 73's Olivier HB9TOB
Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there is plenty on HF but not FM.
Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple of the questions that I have.
They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
Thank you for any help.
Jeff K4HVF
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
FT 857 as a SHARES RMS 991A, 710,7610, 7100 setup to for Winlink VARA and also VARAC, at the EOC an FT710 and a FT 28something, 2890 I think. I don¡¯t remember. I set all of them up to do VARA for anything else we need. ? Larry ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jeffery Carr via groups.io Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 7:45 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a ? On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:43:00 AM CDT, Greg KM5VC <km5vcvhf@...> wrote: Lot of good amateurs out there eager to help.?
Yes, It's great to meet you. I use a 710 but it's setup as a gateway now along with a FTM-400 as a FM gateway.? On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:29:42 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote: Arkansas. I¡¯m the EC here. I also have the 991A. ? ? Larry ? ? I¡¯m assuming you¡¯re in Alabama.? There are other counties by that same name in various other states.? If possible, identify the state along with the? county.? That way you would most likely reach someone local to that might even be available to assist in person.?
Okay. Trying that now. Thanks On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:09:20 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote: No set to USB and the mike to REAR. You need to set the output to USB and the mike to rear. ? ? Larry ? ? Okay. Thank you. Mode to FM? Data? On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:05:05 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote: Set your FM Mike from mike to rear in the menu. Not sure what number it is. I have a 991A set to run VARAHF and FM. ? ? Larry KF5MLP ? ? Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there is plenty on HF but not FM. Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple of the questions that I have. They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
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Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP-- Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:43:00 AM CDT, Greg KM5VC <km5vcvhf@...> wrote:
Great.?
Lot of good amateurs out there eager to help.?
Yes, It's great to meet you. I use a 710 but it's setup as a gateway now along with a FTM-400 as a FM gateway.?
Jeff
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:29:42 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote:
Arkansas. I¡¯m the EC here. I also have the 991A.
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Larry
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I¡¯m assuming you¡¯re in Alabama.?
There are other counties by that same name in various other states.?
If possible, identify the state along with the? county.?
That way you would most likely reach someone local to that might even be available to assist in person.?
Okay. Trying that now. Thanks
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:09:20 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...>
wrote:
No set to USB and the mike to REAR. You need to set the output to USB and the mike to rear.
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Larry
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Okay. Thank you. Mode to FM? Data?
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:05:05 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...>
wrote:
Set your FM Mike from mike to rear in the menu. Not sure what number it is. I have a 991A set to run VARAHF and FM.
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Larry
KF5MLP
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Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there
is plenty on HF but not FM.
Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple of the questions that I have.
They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
Great.?
Lot of good amateurs out there eager to help.?
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Yes, It's great to meet you. I use a 710 but it's setup as a gateway now along with a FTM-400 as a FM gateway.?
Jeff
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:29:42 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote:
Arkansas. I¡¯m the EC here. I also have the 991A.
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Larry
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I¡¯m assuming you¡¯re in Alabama.?
There are other counties by that same name in various other states.?
If possible, identify the state along with the? county.?
That way you would most likely reach someone local to that might even be available to assist in person.?
Okay. Trying that now. Thanks
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:09:20 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...>
wrote:
No set to USB and the mike to REAR. You need to set the output to USB and the mike to rear.
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Larry
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Okay. Thank you. Mode to FM? Data?
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:05:05 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...>
wrote:
Set your FM Mike from mike to rear in the menu. Not sure what number it is. I have a 991A set to run VARAHF and FM.
?
?
Larry
KF5MLP
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?
Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there
is plenty on HF but not FM.
Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple of the questions that I have.
They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
Yes, It's great to meet you. I use a 710 but it's setup as a gateway now along with a FTM-400 as a FM gateway.? Jeff
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:29:42 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote:
Arkansas. I¡¯m the EC here. I also have the 991A. ? ? Larry ?
From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Greg KM5VC Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 7:28 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a ? I¡¯m assuming you¡¯re in Alabama.? There are other counties by that same name in various other states.? If possible, identify the state along with the? county.? That way you would most likely reach someone local to that might even be available to assist in person.?
Okay. Trying that now. Thanks On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:09:20 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote: No set to USB and the mike to REAR. You need to set the output to USB and the mike to rear. ? ? Larry ? ? Okay. Thank you. Mode to FM? Data? On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:05:05 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote: Set your FM Mike from mike to rear in the menu. Not sure what number it is. I have a 991A set to run VARAHF and FM. ? ? Larry KF5MLP ? ? Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there is plenty on HF but not FM. Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple of the questions that I have. They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
Thank you for the information. I got help and now have it up and running for them. Wishing you a great day. 73 Jeff K4HVF
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:28:35 AM CDT, Greg KM5VC <km5vcvhf@...> wrote:
I¡¯m assuming you¡¯re in Alabama.?
There are other counties by that same name in various other states.?
If possible, identify the state along with the? county.?
That way you would most likely reach someone local to that might even be available to assist in person.?
Okay. Trying that now. Thanks
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:09:20 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote:
No set to USB and the mike to REAR. You need to set the output to USB and the mike to rear.
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?
Larry
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Okay. Thank you. Mode to FM? Data?
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:05:05 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...>
wrote:
Set your FM Mike from mike to rear in the menu. Not sure what number it is. I have a 991A set to run VARAHF and FM.
?
?
Larry
KF5MLP
?
?
Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online
for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there is plenty on HF but not FM.
Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple
of the questions that I have.
They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
Arkansas. I¡¯m the EC here. I also have the 991A. ? ? Larry ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Greg KM5VC Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 7:28 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a ? I¡¯m assuming you¡¯re in Alabama.? There are other counties by that same name in various other states.? If possible, identify the state along with the? county.? That way you would most likely reach someone local to that might even be available to assist in person.?
Okay. Trying that now. Thanks On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:09:20 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote: No set to USB and the mike to REAR. You need to set the output to USB and the mike to rear. ? ? Larry ? ? Okay. Thank you. Mode to FM? Data? On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:05:05 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote: Set your FM Mike from mike to rear in the menu. Not sure what number it is. I have a 991A set to run VARAHF and FM. ? ? Larry KF5MLP ? ? Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there is plenty on HF but not FM. Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple of the questions that I have. They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP-- Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Re: Walker County ARES needs help with VARA FM on the 991-a
I¡¯m assuming you¡¯re in Alabama.?
There are other counties by that same name in various other states.?
If possible, identify the state along with the? county.?
That way you would most likely reach someone local to that might even be available to assist in person.?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
Okay. Trying that now. Thanks
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:09:20 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote:
No set to USB and the mike to REAR. You need to set the output to USB and the mike to rear.
?
?
Larry
?
?
Okay. Thank you. Mode to FM? Data?
On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:05:05 AM CDT, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...>
wrote:
Set your FM Mike from mike to rear in the menu. Not sure what number it is. I have a 991A set to run VARAHF and FM.
?
?
Larry
KF5MLP
?
?
Walker County ARES is trying to setup VARA FM to be able to use Winlink on their 991-a radios. I have been looking online
for help and checking videos, I do not own a 991-A, out but there is plenty on HF but not FM.
Do you need a different cable from the USB cable that is used for VARA HF?? What mode do you select? This is a couple
of the questions that I have.
They are hosting two Boy Scout Troops in a couple of weeks and would love to be able to show them how this works.
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
--
Marvin L. Penepent
KF5MLP
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Ken Crouse
Don Poaps
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