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Re: VARA HF Disconnects Before Messages Are Sent
Patricia, Its all antennas, distortion, and propagation. Vara (and all protocols for that matter) have mechanisms for measuring the S:N and frame success rate (How many SUCCESSFUL bytes transmitted
By Rick Muething · #8505 ·
VARA HF Disconnects Before Messages Are Sent
I am new to VARA HF and to the group. Last week I set up my W11 computer and IC-7300 radio. I was able to start sending messages using Vara HF. I didn't use Winlink for a couple of days. When I tried
By WA4WSZ - Patricia · #8504 ·
New 30M APRS-overVARA Freq Uptake Starting!
I'm starting to see stations on the new 30-meters APRS-over-VARA channel already. I've setup a temporary second radio/computer setup to monitor and igate the new channel? on _*10.148.200 MHz USB*_
By WA8LMF · #8503 ·
Re: What sets the Vara modem speed?
That's essentially the same setup as my mobile, except that I am running a Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 laptop with Windows 7. [Note that "under the hood" Windows 2000 and XP are both variants
By WA8LMF · #8502 ·
Re: What sets the Vara modem speed?
Stephen, Thank you for clearing that up. I should have said bandwidth but when I got into ham radio the fastest data speed bandwidth was a good CW operator. I copy both of your Vara stations all day
By wa5luy · #8501 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
My local RACES team is helping to stand up winlink between hospitals in the county. We've succeeeded passing ICS forms during two SET exercises this year. The served hospitals are 20 miles apart
By Jeff · #8500 ·
Re: What sets the Vara modem speed?
Just got back from a road trip to northern Michigan. The 500 vs 2300 setting is NOT the speed.? It's the occupied bandwidth.? In either bandwidth, a variety of data rates are possible.? The wider
By WA8LMF · #8499 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
One obscure thing I learned about Windows audio and all of these digital tools is the output channel isn't always visible in the sound applet and settings until after it does the first outbound call.
By N3JXB (Douglas) · #8498 ·
Re: What sets the Vara modem speed?
Within VARA HF 2300, there are 16 speed levels. I did some tests using Winlink Express. Higher speed levels are only activated if (1) the quality of the link is sufficient and (2) there is enough data
By HB9BRJ · #8497 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
Thanks all, I managed to get it worked out but I can't really say how.? What I did was open VARA FM, VARA HF, and Soundmodem all at the same time, which for some strange reason allowed me to use the
By jmhpe@... · #8496 ·
Re: What sets the Vara modem speed?
[email protected]> wrote: Generally APRS clients use the relatively dumb KISS interface, so they can't issue a command to set the bandwidth in VARA. Other clients such as Winlink Express and BPQ
By Lee Bengston · #8495 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
Here¡¯s a guide to putting an icon on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 desktop, to launch the ¡°legacy¡±Sound Control-Panel: https://clackamasares.org/windows-sound-control-panel-desktop-shortcut/ (
By Mark Davis · #8494 ·
What sets the Vara modem speed?
Does anyone know what sets the modem speed for Vara? I suspect it is something in the connected client software. For example, Winlink changes the speed when connecting to various stations. I have been
By wa5luy · #8493 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
do Win + R Should open the run box Type: mmsys.cpl Hit enter, this will bring up the sound panel where you will be able to adjust audio levels Hope that helps 73 de J69DS
By Frans J69DS J62DX · #8492 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
In W11 you can also get to sound settings by right clicking on the speaker icon in the task bar; then scroll down the resulting system > sound page, and click on ¡°more sound settings¡±; then in the
By 73, Steve KB8AY · #8491 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
If you don't wish to go the "Command Prompt" route, you can simply type "Control Panel" in the Windows 11 search box. When the Control Panel window opens, select the "Sound" icon and make your
By Stu Olson · #8490 ·
Re: Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
Good afternoon - Have you tried adjusting using the W11 Sound settings? To access those settings (similar to the way W10 was set up, but getting to the settings is a bit tricky), open a Command Prompt
By Ken Crouse · #8489 ·
Telegram channel vara aprs
I have created a channel on telegram for vara aprs https://t.me/VARA_Aprs
By Jose Manuel ea8ee · #8488 ·
Win 11/Soundmodem/VARA challenges (volume slider)
Hi all- First post here, I'm having somewhat of a unique issue from what I'm seeing (or the lack thereof I guess).? Trying to chase down a low audio transmit via a Signalink on VARA FM, VARA HF, and
By jmhpe@... · #8487 ·
Re: APRS-over-VARA crosses the Atlantic on 30 meters!
Stephen, Thank you for clearing that up. Your station is S9 here. I got the message about Lynn KJ5ER this morning. He will be missed by the APRS community. Wayne WA5LUY
By wa5luy · #8486 ·