FT-100D PTT works with Vara FM but not with Vara HF
Problem: When using Vara FM the radio operates correctly, allowing sending and receiving of messages. When Vara HF is used the radio will not ¡®key¡¯, preventing transmission. Software: Winlink
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John
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#6524
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Vara FM keys Yaesu FT-100D but Vara HF does not
Problem: When using Vara FM the Yaesu FT-100D operates correctly, allowing sending and receiving of messages. When Vara HF is used the radio will not ¡®key¡¯, preventing transmission. Hardware: ASUS
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John
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#6523
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Re: VARA on Windows "brick" CPUs
Thanks, Rick for the link to the paper. That's a keeper, for sure. Since I've only recently started working with Winlink, I was curious about some of the other modes, such as ARDOP and WINMOR. Winlink
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Dave New, N8SBE
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VARA Shakeout Earthquake exercise on Oct 19 International Winlink Event
VARA Shakeout Earthquake exercise on Oct 19 International Winlink Event * USGS is holding a big, international earthquake exercise on October 19.? Winlink will be transmitting some of the reports to
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Graham
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#6521
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VARA FM and VARA Chat Questions
Greetings, I am new in using the subject programs.? I have registered VARA with Jose. My computer is a Win 10 Enterprise system. I have a number of questions, so here goes in no special order. 1. I
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George Stein - NJ3H
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
George, I have a Yaesu FT-710 that presents COM6 and COM7 on my computer. In the Winlink VARA HF session set up, I use Yaesu 991/A for the radio selection, COM6 for the radio control port and on the
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Larry WX3F
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#6519
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Re: VARA on M1 Mac
It is for new machines, but when you get to using older machines for low demand tasks - such as, perhaps, digital radio ops, I've found that older macs, pound for pound, tend to remain workable, and
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Phil Culmer 2E0HGU
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Re: VARA on Windows "brick" CPUs
Dave, Sounds like you are on the right track.? I think you will see good performance and reliability on the path your on. ?I have been involved in Winlink since 1986 and written several HF protocols
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Rick Muething
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Re: VARA on Windows "brick" CPUs
Rick, Actually, I've been accumulating all the stuff I need to set up exactly what you describe. I'm located in Ann Arbor, MI and am planning to put up a packet/Vara FM node on 2 meters here. I have
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Dave New, N8SBE
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Re: VARA on M1 Mac
For an alternative (I realize it may be heresy to even say "Windows" to a Mac group!!!) you can read about a low-cost alternative that several are using on VARA and VARA FM.? The available $100-200?
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Rick Muething
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
Thanks for your help, PatMc. I hope to be able to get to it later this week.73George KE8TSL
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GEORGE KE8TSL
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
Hey George, I¡¯m running an FT-991a to a W10 mini-PC and it does sound like a driver problem. You need to install the driver with the computer disconnected. Disconnect your radio, uninstall the
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AJ6MJ-PatMc
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Re: VARA on M1 Mac
And, unfortunately, you have to be prepared to invest quite a lot simply to be in a position to start developing for the Mac... Reasonable specification hardware is more expensive than comparable
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martinbradford2001
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#6512
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
Thanks, Matt for your clear directions on how to access the Device Manager to see what was there. I found two items there: one for Com Port 3 and one for Com Port 4. I deleted the Com Port 4 item (I
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GEORGE KE8TSL
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
HI Pat,I have a Yaesu FTdx10 connected to a laptop running Windows 10. I downloaded the CP210x Com Port driver from the Yaesu website but it may not have activated properly. I am trying to figure out
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GEORGE KE8TSL
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#6510
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
Just to be clear, many of those "other" sound card rig-interface devices perform PTT activation through an I/O pin on the (C-Media) USB sound IC, instead of through a "serial line" (COM-port) signal.
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Mark Davis
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#6509
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
1)?? The only common vox-activated soundcard interfaces are the SignaLink USB, one of the RigExpert models,? and my home-brew tone-activated sound card at <http://WA8LMF.net/tonekeyer.htm> . . All
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WA8LMF
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#6508
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
George, How are you connected to your radio?? Internal sound card or external (e.g., SignaLink or DRA). External sound cards typically use VOX for keying; no serial port required.? With internal
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AJ6MJ-PatMc
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#6507
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
George, There was no attachment. Your email client does not support secure email signatures. I removed it for this reply. Try: Step 1: Open the Device Manager. Step 2: From the menu bar, click View.
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Matthew Silveira <msilveira@...>
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#6506
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Re: Com Port 3 problem
Thank you, Matthew for these 7 downloads. But, before I open them, can you give me some details on what each is for? I certainly do not want to download any malware by mistake.Thanks,George KE8TSL
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GEORGE KE8TSL
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