Re: Optimizing VARA FM and an ID-4100 with a Digirig
Living in a valley within a larger valley, I've found, depending on the distance or obstacles between you and the gateway, you may need a different configuration of your sound settings for each of your gateways. ?I also operate two gateways a very close distance from my QTH and have very different settings when optimizing VARA FM for them from my shack. ??
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For my personal gateways, since they are about 300 feet away, I have my main dual bander on an antenna switch and going between my outside antenna, and a dummy load.? I use the dummy load to access my personal very nearby gateways. ?For all the other gateways, I use the outdoor antenna.? ?For all gateways I regularly access, have a log of my sound settings for each remote gateway.? I reference this list to adjust the sound levels prior to using that gateway.? To get the levels, I use VARA FM's Ping features SNR value. I will adjust my output levels to maximize the SNR of the particular gateway I am using, and use my microphone levels to maximize my receiver's SNR.? I keep this list of settings associated to the individual gateway next to my radio so I can reference it when I switch to a different gateway. ? For the remote gateways for which I'm the sysop, I use this technique to keep them optimized to work the best with the primary EOC that it is designated to serve following the sound levels adjustment I just discussed.
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Adjusting levels per gateway can be a bother, but I run a Winlink Net and usually download over 100 messages for it, so I prefer to be at the optimum for my chosen gateway. ?Doing this, I find I often find that with line of site gateways, I can periodically get VARA FM's speed level 13 (25210 bps) running on low or medium power settings.?
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Brian? - W7OWO
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Optimizing VARA FM and an ID-4100 with a Digirig
After a few false starts, I got this setup working following instructions here:
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Make sure you read the part about PTT settings. I missed that part initially and couldn't get the ID-4100 to key with PTT set to VOX.
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Now I'm looking to optimize my throughput but I'm not quite sure how to do that. Below are some excerpts from my VARA log (both HF and FM - the HF part was for RX comparison):
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2025-03-20 16:38:52 ? ?Connecting to KG4MPU-10... 1/10
2025-03-20 16:38:54 ? ?Connected to KG4MPU-10
2025-03-20 16:39:23 ? ?KG4MPU-10 disconnected ? ? ?TX: 97 Bytes (Max: 566 bps) ? RX: 2764 Bytes (Max: 7087 bps) ? Session Time: 00:29
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2025-03-21 09:34:39 ? ?Connecting to KG4MPU-10... 1/10
2025-03-21 09:34:42 ? ?Connected to KG4MPU-10
2025-03-21 09:35:44 ? ?KG4MPU-10 disconnected ? ? ?TX: 2858 Bytes (Max: 566 bps) ? RX: 120 Bytes (Max: 566 bps) ?
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2025-03-21 09:29:35 ? ?Connecting to K4HVF... 1/15
2025-03-21 09:29:46 ? ?Connected to K4HVF ?VARA HF v4.8.9
2025-03-21 09:32:42 ? ?K4HVF Average S/N: 1.3 dB
2025-03-21 09:32:42 ? ?Disconnected ? ? ?TX: 93 Bytes (Max: 41 bps) ? RX: 3068 Bytes (Max: 922 bps) ? Session Time: 02:56
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Is it normal that VARA FM doesn't record S/N?
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We are literally across the street from each other so I am not sure if part of it is that we're saturating the other's front end or not.
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I do have at least one entry in the VARAHF log where HF Rx is 2682 bps. While that file doesn't record frequency, it does record S/N and 2682 bps was with an 8.2 dB S/N. So band conditions have to be just right to get 1/3 the throughput on HF that I get on VHF. It was probably also a SHARES HF frequency where there's just not a lot of noise.
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Is there anything I can do to optimize my VARA FM setup so I get a better throughput on my end?
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Regards,
Joel, W4JBB
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
On Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 07:47 AM, SMILEY kz4zk wrote:
I connected to it one time with no issues but haven't been able to connect with it or any others? since.
Smiley;
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Something has changed since your first attempt.?
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Possibly a Windows update has "stepped" on your sound control-panel settings. Make sure you have "Enhancements" ?unchecked/disabled, on the "Playback" tab of your transmit sound device, on the Windows sound control-panel, and look for any other sound settings that mey have changed since you had the system working before.
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Check again, with a monitor radio, that you're transmitting audio bursts at increasing levels through to the ?end of the VARA FM "Auto Tune" sequence. On the VARA FM window, confirm that the needle on the 'VU' meter is between the 12:00 and 1:00 position when you're receiving noise, with the squelch open. This receive signal level is affected by both the "Recording" level on your Windows sound control-panel and the volume setting on the radio.?
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Since your DR-185 doesn't provide the wide audio bandwidth and flat audio-frequency response necessary for effective VARA FM WIDE linke, we see more reliable operation if you set the VARA FM modem to always operate in NARROW mode. You'll still be able make solid connections with gateway stations that are configured to operate in WIDE mode... they'll automatically to NARROW mode during the negotiation phase at the beginning of the data communications session.
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Mark - AD7EF?
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Looks like Vara HF can be installed from the Pi Apps menu once Pi Apps is installed. Seems to install a bunch of dependencies along with Vara HF... but Winetricks seems to need frequent updating.
Well, I'll let you know if I make any progress (with running VarAC on my Clockwork Uconsole being my ultimate goal). I have to travel this weekend, so there might be a in my responses.
73 Neil
On Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 2:36 PM, WA8LMF via groups.io <wa8lmf3@...> wrote:
On 3/14/2025 3:28 PM, Ne110 via
groups.io wrote:
Thats...
pretty complicated. But thanks so much for the detailed
information. What do you think about the prospect of running
Vara on an R Pi then? Even more of a long and difficult road?
Yes it is possible. Several people on this list have done it.
The issues are pretty much the same as with any other Linux
platform -- trying to get an application deeply rooted into the
Windows environment to run on Linux.
Stephen H. Smith wa8lmf (at) aol.com
Skype: WA8LMF
EchoLink: Node # 14400 [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page:
30 Meter APRS-over VARA Frequency Details Here:
- APRS over VARA --
"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
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On 3/14/2025 3:28 PM, Ne110 via
groups.io wrote:
Thats...
pretty complicated. But thanks so much for the detailed
information. What do you think about the prospect of running
Vara on an R Pi then? Even more of a long and difficult road?
?
Yes it is possible.? Several people on this list have done it.?
The issues are pretty much the same as with any other Linux
platform -- trying to get an application deeply rooted into the
Windows environment to run on Linux.
Stephen H. Smith??? wa8lmf (at) aol.com
Skype:??????? WA8LMF
EchoLink:? Node #? 14400? [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page:?????????
30 Meter?? APRS-over VARA? Frequency?? Details Here:
????
- APRS over VARA? --
??
"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
??
-
?
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Thats... pretty complicated. But thanks so much for the detailed information. What do you think about the prospect of running Vara on an R Pi then? Even more of a long and difficult road?
Is there a quick way to uninstall all the wine stuff I already have on my device?
73, Neil
On Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 1:43 AM, ok4rm via groups.io <radio.miskovice@...> wrote:
Hi, Neil,
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I struggled with VARA on Linux and in the end it kind of works.?I have Debian 12.9 installed on a Chromebook and the same system on some older notebooks and it works everywhere. It should be more or less the same on Ubuntu, I believe.
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First thing, after many unsuccessful attempts to run VARA, I uninstalled everything wine. The version distributed with Debian is just way too old. Next, I went to winehq.org and set up additional repo to Debian following their instructions.??
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Next I installed wine as the winehq package. I believe it is version 10.3.?
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Then you have to add i386 (32-bit) architecture.?
> dpkg --add-architecture i386
It will add a bunch of libraries. This is necessary because VARA.exe is a 32-bit, not a 64-bit application. It should also add wine32 package automatically. If not, check at winehq how to do that.
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Next I ran?
> winetricks vb6run
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This adds VB6 runtime libraries because VARA is, believe it or not, written in **Visual Basic** (OMG!)
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You are almost there. Then you have to create a wine prefix containing 32-bit Windows system. There are some good hints here:
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The last thing is to install VARA, for instance copy VARASetup.exe into disk_c in the 32-bit Wine prefix and run something like
WINEARCH=win32 WINEPREFIX=<path-to-your-win32-prefix> VARASetup.exe
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I have to start VARA with both WINEARCH and WINEPREFIX set, maybe if you follow the instructions from the answer at askubuntu (delete ~.wine and recreate it as 32-bit prefix) you could do away with only the WINEARCH variable.
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73 Jindra
P.S. two observations
1. starting from this week I cannot connect to any VARA RMS... Not sure what's the reason, it seems VARA is pretty quirky
2. I wanted to install VARA on a chromebook that I bought second-hand, with 16 GB eMMC disk because it can last up to 10-12 hours without charging - ideal for emcomm and other outdoor activities. Due to the necessity of installing wine32 I had to buy another chromebook (which lasts only up to 6 hours) but with 32 GB eMMC, because the minimal installation with wine32 takes about 17-18 GB (the system, hamlib, JS8Call, wine, wine32, vara, pat).?
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Re: VARA HF not connecting in excellent conditions
There was a solar storm I believe on Wednesday but that wouldn't affect VARA and not ARDOP.
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Jindra did you check the Winlink Express log files for any issues?
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I would also look at your sound levels to make sure are ok for use with VARA.
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73
John Denison
KD5YOU
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Re: VARA HF not connecting in excellent conditions
Propagation was rough for me on Tuesday and Wednesday (Western Hemisphere) when I was last playing radio, and I had a lot of difficulty connecting to a gateway with my QRP rig. Could this be your issue as well??
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Hi, Neil,
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I struggled with VARA on Linux and in the end it kind of works.?I have Debian 12.9 installed on a Chromebook and the same system on some older notebooks and it works everywhere. It should be more or less the same on Ubuntu, I believe.
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First thing, after many unsuccessful attempts to run VARA, I uninstalled everything wine. The version distributed with Debian is just way too old. Next, I went to winehq.org and set up additional repo to Debian following their instructions.??
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Next I installed wine as the winehq package. I believe it is version 10.3.?
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Then you have to add i386 (32-bit) architecture.?
> dpkg --add-architecture i386
It will add a bunch of libraries. This is necessary because VARA.exe is a 32-bit, not a 64-bit application. It should also add wine32 package automatically. If not, check at winehq how to do that.
?
Next I ran?
> winetricks vb6run
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This adds VB6 runtime libraries because VARA is, believe it or not, written in **Visual Basic** (OMG!)
?
You are almost there. Then you have to create a wine prefix containing 32-bit Windows system. There are some good hints here:
?
The last thing is to install VARA, for instance copy VARASetup.exe into disk_c in the 32-bit Wine prefix and run something like
WINEARCH=win32 WINEPREFIX=<path-to-your-win32-prefix> VARASetup.exe
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I have to start VARA with both WINEARCH and WINEPREFIX set, maybe if you follow the instructions from the answer at askubuntu (delete ~.wine and recreate it as 32-bit prefix) you could do away with only the WINEARCH variable.
?
73 Jindra
P.S. two observations
1. starting from this week I cannot connect to any VARA RMS... Not sure what's the reason, it seems VARA is pretty quirky
2. I wanted to install VARA on a chromebook that I bought second-hand, with 16 GB eMMC disk because it can last up to 10-12 hours without charging - ideal for emcomm and other outdoor activities. Due to the necessity of installing wine32 I had to buy another chromebook (which lasts only up to 6 hours) but with 32 GB eMMC, because the minimal installation with wine32 takes about 17-18 GB (the system, hamlib, JS8Call, wine, wine32, vara, pat).?
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Re: VARA HF not connecting in excellent conditions
P.S. tested with OE3XEC, OE5XIR, DB0BES, SR3WLK, HB9AT on both 80m and 40m. The RMS is heard clearly and most of them respond immediately to the first buzz. Connection cannot be established, though. I also tried OE6XPR which uses the same frequency as DB0BES, 3600 KHz (maybe I am wrong, did not take notes, but I tried different RMS callsigns of RMS's sitting on 3600, there are about three or four in Central Europe).??
Interestingly, after unsuccessful attempt in VARA I switched to ARDOP and immediately completed a session with the same RMS that previously failed.
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VARA HF not connecting in excellent conditions
Hello,?
?since about Wednesday I seem to be unable to connect to any winlink RMS using VARA HF. I can hear the initial "CQ" packet (connection request or whatever it is), swift response from the RMS, then a longer FSK packet sent from my VARA, then some relatively short response from RMS and starting from that moment I can see and hear only my station repeating REQ (it flashes in VARA panel when it is being transmitted) and after about 5 retries the connection fails on timeout.
Is it possible to see in some debug mode what do actually the two stations talk about during the initial phase? Not knowing what is going on is frustrating.
I have tried a number of RMS on 40 and 80 meters, both in the afternoon and in the evening. Their signal is strong without QSB and in the headphones it sounds "normal".
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Thank you,
Jindra
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Error: "received data stream not correct format"
I have successfully (and consistently) been able to send Winlink messages via VARA HF now that my DX10 and new antenna are in place.
But, once the message is sent, WinLink turns around and tries to receive a message but returns the aforementioned error.
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Ideas?
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Bill KJ7BIH
Redmond
ARES
Extra/VE
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Re: Constellation Diagram?
That's incredible! Thanks for that information.
N4NAC Neil?
On Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 at 10:31 AM, WA8LMF via groups.io <wa8lmf3@...> wrote:
On 3/11/2025 10:57 AM, Ne110 via
groups.io wrote:
From
a local perspective, is the activity in the diagram at a given
time depicting outgoing traffic, incoming, or a combination of
both?
it only shows the incoming (receive) signal.
The beacons and initial connections will always be at the
slowest/simplest modulation mode. Then based on experience and
amount of errors encountered, VARA will gradually increase signal
complexity and speed on the following data blocks. This will cause
more complex constellation patterns with more phases and
amplitudes to start appearing.
Stephen H. Smith wa8lmf (at) aol.com
Skype: WA8LMF
EchoLink: Node # 14400 [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page:
30 Meter APRS-over VARA Frequency Details Here:
- APRS over VARA --
"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
-
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Re: TYT TH-9000D Plus Caution
Nice radio, new price is $350, but it may already be obsolete.? HRO, GigaParts, and DX eng. all show as not
available.? Some used on eBay for $300.? I read that although this radio has 1000 memory
channels, it does not provide channel grouping, like on my Icoms.??
We are looking for a lower cost solution for dedicated
Winlink go kits. Our state EOC now wants all ARES and AUXCOMM communication to
them via Winlink.? The TYT was $126 on
Amazon when I bought them last month.? I
have managed to buy several DR-135 MkII used (abused?) for under $100.? They do work well.? I may get into old Motorola programming and
try finding surplus Motorola Maxtrac series radios. ???
Bob,
I recommend you look at the Yaesu FTM-6000 as an alternative
choice, considering currently available radios.? This radio has a
dedicated data port and is 100% VARA FM Wide capable and when
paired with the appropriate DRA and cable, you can work any normal
Winlink mode as fast as it gets.? Considering this is a dual-band
radio, the value is on par with the Alinco DR-X35 series radios,
which are commonly selling for $250 + on the used market.? It also
doesn't have the spurious emission issue that you reported on with
later MKIII Alinco's.
Many of the Yaesu FTM radios require a proprietary Mini-DIN-10
cable or CT-164 adapter to connect the sound card interface to
their data port.? I have a custom pre-made MD10 male to MD6 male
cable that works on any Mini-DIN-10 equipped FTM Series mobile
radio.? It's called the .?
The FTM-6000 radio pairs well with a DRA-50 or DRA-50M, and
provides for the fastest possible VARA FM Wide speeds.
I have no affiliation with Yaesu - I'm simply a satisfied
customer.
Kevin W3KKC
Masters Communications
On 3/10/2025 8:51 PM, Bob W0EG via wrote:
Kevin,?
Thanks for the clarification.? For now, I¡¯ll keep
looking for used Alinco DR-135 series radios for Winlink VARA FM
WIDE.? Hopefully more manufacturers will recognize the need and
began to offer radios with a proper audio data connection.
Bob,
Stephen is correct.? There are several companies,
including Masters Communications, that makes an for the TYT TH-9000D
radio.? However - unlike the Alinco DR-X35, the TYT
TH-9000D is NOT wide band capable.? It only has filtered
audio available at the plug on the motherboard - IE
"1200 Baud" type of audio.
I additionally sell .?
This allows an to be used between the radio and
MD6 equipped radio interface like a DRA-36M.? Because
the TYT TH-9000 is only narrow band capable - all baud
rate jumpers need to be set to the "1200" position, as
9600 is not a valid choice.
So regardless of the radio interface you choose - your
throughput is going to be narrow.
Kevin W3KKC
Owner
Masters Communications.
On 3/10/2025 5:53 PM, Bob W0EG via wrote:
The case is identical to the Alinco
DR-135 and has the cut out for the DB9 on the back.?
Repeater Builder sells a DB9 cable assembly ?that
plugs into a connector on the motherboard providing
unfiltered audio.? Others have written about using
this for 9600 baud.? So far, I found that the receive
audio is a bit too low for the RIM Alinco 9600
adapter. ? I may try a Master Comm adapter as it has
adjustable gain.
On 3/10/2025 5:02 PM, Bob W0EG via wrote:
I have been
investigating the TYT TH-9000D Plus as a
possible low-cost alternative to the now
obsolete Alinco DR-135 series for Winlink
VARA FM WIDE.??
Regardless of spurs, this radio will NEVER
work on VARA-FM WIDE.? It lacks the "data
port" (actually wide-band audio audio from the
receiver discriminator on RX and direct access
to the transmitter modulator on TX.?? (You
can't use mic/speaker connections on VARA-FM
WIDE.)
The lack of the data port (usually a 6-pin
minid-DIN jack)? is a chronic "missing
feature" on Chinese radios, except for those
made by HYS.
Stephen H. Smith???
wa8lmf (at)
Skype:??????? WA8LMF
EchoLink:? Node #? 14400? [Think bottom of the
2-meter band]
Home Page:?????????
30 Meter?? APRS-over VARA? Frequency?? Details
Here:
????
- APRS over VARA? --
??
"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
??
-
?
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It should work on the Raspberry.? This page gives all the details on getting WINE, VARA, and VarAC running on a Raspberry:
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Re: Constellation Diagram?
On 3/11/2025 10:57 AM, Ne110 via
groups.io wrote:
From
a local perspective, is the activity in the diagram at a given
time depicting outgoing traffic, incoming, or a combination of
both?
?
it only shows the incoming (receive) signal.???
The beacons and initial connections will always be at the
slowest/simplest modulation mode. Then based on experience and
amount of errors encountered,? VARA will gradually increase signal
complexity and speed on the following data blocks. This will cause
more complex constellation patterns with more phases and
amplitudes to start appearing.?
Stephen H. Smith??? wa8lmf (at) aol.com
Skype:??????? WA8LMF
EchoLink:? Node #? 14400? [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page:?????????
30 Meter?? APRS-over VARA? Frequency?? Details Here:
????
- APRS over VARA? --
??
"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
??
-
?
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Re: Constellation Diagram?
From a local perspective, is the activity in the diagram at a given time depicting outgoing traffic, incoming, or a combination of both?
On Monday, March 10th, 2025 at 7:15 PM, Bob W0EG via groups.io <morrisnc7@...> wrote:
Must be some experts here who can offer a better explanation or correct any of my mistakes. Diagonally is likely BPSK ( bi phase shift keying). If it splits in an X pattern then QPSK. Rgr, thanks. Great information. What does it signify when the screen is split diagonally then? Does that indicate QPSK?
Thanks
On Monday, March 10th, 2025 at 4:16 PM, Bob W0EG via <morrisnc7= [email protected]> wrote:
The VARA Modem adapts to the signal path by changing the modulation scheme depending on conditions. Data is sent as a series of symbols, and each symbol can transmit on or more bits. The constellation diagram is an average of the states of a series of symbols. For BPSK, carries changes phase 180 degrees so you have two possible states in a symbol, i.e. one bit. This shows up as two dots 180 degrees apart. A faster display would show a thin line between the dots as the phase transitions between symbols. QPSK has four states, one in each quadrant (90 deg apart), thus two bits per symbol. 16QAM changes both amplitude and phase to map four possible states in each quadrant, 16 states total, or four bits per symbol. The data is coded so that all possible states show up nearly evenly over time. This helps keep the signal evenly spread over the available bandwidth.
This is similar to the LTE used in 4G cellular.
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I am using an R Pi 4. Is that a no go then on VarAC?
Thanks
On Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 at 2:51 AM, dc2jr via groups.io <k.j.raske@...> wrote:
Hi,
if running 73linux install vara with it vara will then run fine.
in this state varac won?t work.
1. install vara with 73linux
2. for mint 21.x use then the commands on
3. for mint 22.x the solution for mint 21.x doesn?t work here use
the following commands after runnning point 1 :
uninstall wine with the updateer
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo mkdir -pm755 /etc/apt/keyrings
sudo wget -O /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key
sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable
wine --version
wine winecfg
sudo apt-get install winetricks
4. after this install varac and it should run
vy 73 de Klaus dc2jr
Am 11.03.25 um 06:29 schrieb Jeff KP3FT
via groups.io:
I'm not familiar with 73 Linux; is that what you are using?
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:28:09 AM EDT, Ne110 via
groups.io <ne110@...> wrote:
Thanks,
that's great to hear. Really appreciate that. Hey, I
was looking up 73 Linux. Does that install some of the
Wine applications as part of the script?
Thanks
again for your time
On Monday,
March 10th, 2025 at 10:01 PM, Jeff KP3FT via groups.io
<kp3ft@...> wrote:
I need to slow down, lol. You will need to
install winetricks also, and then use winetricks
to install the VB6RUN from winetricks' "Install a
DLL component" section. And, if you don't see
Wine in your Linux start menu and you want it in
the menu, you'll need to install wine-desktop to
get it in the menu. That's all what worked for my
Linux Mint machines. There's other ways of
installing all that, but it's what worked for me.
1. Install Wine 9.0 or newer from whatever
online walk-thru you can find on Google.
2. Install Winetricks
3. Install VB6RUN using Winetricks
4. Install wine-desktop if WINE doesn't show in
your start menu
5. Install VARA
Also, I just saw where VarAC does indeed run in
WINE. Here's their page on it:
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Hi This manual from km4ack Runs well but only on mint 21.x Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Show quoted text
Am 11.03.2025 um 04:01 schrieb Jeff KP3FT via groups.io <kp3ft@...>:
? I need to slow down, lol.? You will need to install winetricks also, and then use winetricks to install the VB6RUN from winetricks' "Install a DLL component" section.? And, if you don't see Wine in your Linux start menu and you want it in the menu, you'll need to install wine-desktop to get it in the menu.? That's all what worked for my Linux Mint machines.? There's other ways of installing all that, but it's what worked for me.
?
1. Install Wine 9.0 or newer from whatever online walk-thru you can find on Google.
2. Install Winetricks
3. Install VB6RUN using Winetricks
4. Install wine-desktop if WINE doesn't show in your start menu
5. Install VARA
?
Also, I just saw where VarAC does indeed run in WINE.? Here's their page on it:
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Hi,
if running 73linux install vara with it vara will then run fine.
in this state varac won?t work.
1. install vara with 73linux
2. for mint 21.x use then the commands on
3. for mint 22.x the solution for mint 21.x doesn?t work here use
the following commands after runnning point 1 :
uninstall wine with the updateer
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo mkdir -pm755 /etc/apt/keyrings
sudo wget -O /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key
sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable
wine --version
wine winecfg
sudo apt-get install winetricks
4. after this install varac and it should run
vy 73 de Klaus dc2jr
Am 11.03.25 um 06:29 schrieb Jeff KP3FT
via groups.io:
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
I'm not familiar with 73 Linux; is that what you are using?
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:28:09 AM EDT, Ne110 via
groups.io <ne110@...> wrote:
Thanks,
that's great to hear. Really appreciate that. Hey, I
was looking up 73 Linux. Does that install some of the
Wine applications as part of the script?
Thanks
again for your time
On Monday,
March 10th, 2025 at 10:01 PM, Jeff KP3FT via groups.io
<kp3ft@...> wrote:
I need to slow down, lol.? You will need to
install winetricks also, and then use winetricks
to install the VB6RUN from winetricks' "Install a
DLL component" section.? And, if you don't see
Wine in your Linux start menu and you want it in
the menu, you'll need to install wine-desktop to
get it in the menu.? That's all what worked for my
Linux Mint machines.? There's other ways of
installing all that, but it's what worked for me.
?
1. Install Wine 9.0 or newer from whatever
online walk-thru you can find on Google.
2. Install Winetricks
3. Install VB6RUN using Winetricks
4. Install wine-desktop if WINE doesn't show in
your start menu
5. Install VARA
?
Also, I just saw where VarAC does indeed run in
WINE.? Here's their page on it:
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Brian - W7OWO
Joel Black - W4JBB
Mark Davis
Drew
Bill Vaughn Kj7BIH
Jeff KP3FT
dc2jr