Looking the the VARA FM Log; the last line in each connection shows a row of numbers.? Sometimes the row is short. Sometimes it is a rather long row.
Anyone have any idea what the numbers depict or how to interpret them?

Bob
K6MBY
Sequim, WA

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Anyone using the RA-40 with this VARA-FM? ?Wanting to do ?VARA FM 9600 and a Signalink won’t do it. ??

Bob
K6MBY
Sequim, WA

Good Evening,
?? Just an FYI.? I just installed the new version of VARA FM tonight and I ran into a problem. I was able to run VARA FM on the old version. The first indication of a problem was when I got an error in Winlink that it couldn't connect to VARAFM via the control port. Everything looked good though. I then tried to go to the PTT settings. When I clicked on it, it crashed VARA FM and closed the program.
It get it to work, I had to delete the contents of the config file. The next time I loaded it, Winlink didn't have any problems and I was able to open the PTT tab.
Tyson
KI7FXJ

Doesn't look like anybody responded to your question. What is the "TCP Client" you are using? What ever it is, it needs to use localhost (127.0.0.1) tcp port 8300 to communicate with the VARA modem. The Red TCP light is telling me that there is no TCP connection. The Yellow "Busy" light indicates the channel is busy with a signal of some sort. VARA normally won't transmit when this condition is present. You need to fix the tcp control port first. This post is quite old so you may have found a solution from another source. I'll watch for any responses.
73 - Dave - W7EES

Martin G4FFC wrote...

I have only recently heard about
this mode and just joined the group
to find out more about it. What
bands and frequencies am I likely
to hear activity?

Are you using it with Winlink Express, or are you expecting to use it for other things? I've only used it with Winlink Express so could answer about that... if you are still lurking.

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73 Keith VE7GDH

HI AL/KF5SMH

Tnx AL, it was right in front of me, have a good one.
POB/K8LEN

I am running V3.03, go to SETTINGS>VARA SETUP>RETRIES, SET FOR THE NUMBER YOU WOULD LIKE.
AL M
KF5SMH

Since the last update on VARA, it now on attempting a connect it only tries 2x and disconnects. On other modes it attempts a connect? 7 or 8x or more, now on VARA 2x and disconnects. What do I have to do to have it connect? like the other modes, any help appreciated. POB/K8LEN

That doesn't seem like a rational and logical next step for an amateur radio operator in a learning mode.

A simple Google search would have answered such a basic question and it would also have educated on the issue of protocol versus mode.

Groups like this can be very helpful to new users with specific questions regarding actual use.

One final thought, it's a hobby. We have jobs and family responsibilities. If your questions have an expiration date, you should stated as such.

Best wishes on your next query.

Joe, N2QOJ

Martin,

I apologize for not answering your question in real time. I always assume some else will. I view VARA as a mode within Winlink, and as you know there are real problems, both technical and human about monitoring traffic.

If you understand how Winlink works then you will understand how VARA is just a different protocol within Winlink. It is not like other digital modes like PSK31 that you can just sit back and watch traffic.

I am standing by to answer any questions you may have.
Charlie B. KM4ZZ?

I am surprised and disappointed that I have had no response to my query, so am leaving the group.

73 de Martin, G4FFC.

Thanks for letting me in!
AL M
KF5SMH