Hi Lee,
the? TPRFN group (
). will tell me the band but not the frequency.
unless I did not look at the right place.
Jean
On 2024-11-20 20:50, Lee Bengston via
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On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 8:19?PM Jean Létourneau via <ve2pkt= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Lee,
???? I am aware BPQ support VARA. I am looking for some who are
on HF, Call and Frequency.
VE2PKT Support VARA FM, but I am 2800milles, since there is no HF
on PKT, I am looking for a
door to reach him using VARA, to much QRM on 20M for packet to
reach the closest HF station..
73 Jean
Hi Jean,
Ahh, I see, you were looking for BBS's in operation, so Jeff's answer was a lot better than mine. As he mentioned, there are several BBS's using VARA HF that are part of the TPRFN group (
). The frequencies are shown at that site. Besides those, I am aware of the following off the top of my head. (below are the node calls). I'm sure there are others also.
Arkansas N9SEO-3
Indiana N9LYA-8, WW6Q-7
Wisconsin KB9PVH-7, W9GM-7
Oregon W7EES-7, W7BMH-7
If you are looking for stations between Quebec and Texas (I assume you are in Texas now or will be very soon), I would send N9SEO, N9LYA, WW6Q, and K7EK (Kentucky) personal packet messages and ask them what frequencies they are listening on.
73, Lee K5DAT
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Hi Lee,
???? I am aware BPQ support VARA. I am looking for some who are
on HF, Call and Frequency.
VE2PKT Support VARA FM, but I am 2800milles, since there is no HF
on PKT, I am looking for a
door to reach him using VARA, to much QRM on 20M for packet to
reach the closest HF station..
73 Jean
On 2024-11-20 20:09, Lee Bengston via
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There's a lot of BBS's that use VARA.? This link shows
a bunch of them:
Yes. The G8BPQ Node/BBS supports VARA (both HF and FM).
73,
Lee K5DAT
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There's a lot of BBS's that use VARA.? This link shows a bunch of them:
Yes. The G8BPQ Node/BBS supports VARA (both HF and FM).
73, Lee K5DAT
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There's a lot of BBS's that use VARA.? This link shows a bunch of them:
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Hello Jean
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Data is typically used on USB. Data would include VARA but is not limited to VARA. Other modes including ARDOP, FT8, WSPR, etc. would also be used on USB.
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John Denison
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How to monitor another convesation
Hello,
Can anyone tell me how to monitor a VARAC conversation?
I have set up another instance of VARA HF to run in monitor mode and have selected Monitor on the Monitor pull down.
I can here the traffic and I can see the signal ICOM 7610 scope screen and on HDSDR.
I set the VARAC frequency to correspond to the frequency of the traffic I see on the Spetrum scope i.e. 14.107.250
But I cannot see any text on the VARA HF monitor window that goes along with what I am hearing.
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What am I doing wrong?? How can i get monitor a chat to work?
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Thanks,
Dave W4EIP.
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Good day all, ????? I hope I am at the right place for those 2 questions: 1) is VARA HF in LSB or USB? 2) Is there on HF a Packet BBS supporting VARA? short and sweet. -- 73 de Jean, VA2OM / VE2PKT Sysop de: VE2PKT (BBS), VE2PKT-2 (BPQNode), VE2PKT-4 (XRPI) : VE2PKT-5 (Jnos), VE2PKT-9 (DXCluster) RF: 145.05 Mhz (1.2K Bps) Packet, 147.435 Mhz, VARA Internet: Telnet: ve2pkt.dyndns.org port 2323 (Xrpi Node) - VE2PKT-4 Telnet: ve2pkt.ampr.org port 9000 (DXCluster) - VE2PKT-9 E-Mail: packet: va2om@ve2pkt.#qbc.qc.can.noam ampr net: va2om@... Inet: ve2pkt@... Hamshack Hotline: 5500000866 Membre Createur du groupe [email protected]/g/PacketQuebecCarte des Station RF au Quebec
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Re: Soundcard ( computer side)
In the Windows task bar, right-hand side.? If an app is currently using the microphone, the icon shows up there, and if you click it, it takes you to the 'new' Windows 10/11 Settings app, which is not always very helpful.? That is why I posted how to get to the 'legacy' sound control panel, to make sure that the default Windows sounds are not going through the radio interface.? I hear this all the time on both VARAC and FT8 frequencies.
Another good reason to use a separate sound interface of some sort, instead of just plugging your radio into the mic and speakers/line out jack on the PC.
73,
-- Dave, N8SBE, Hamshack Hotline 590-0971, HamsOverIP 101018, AmateurWire 1348
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On 2024-11-20 08:14, Stu Olson via groups.io wrote:
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 06:14 PM, Jeff Daugherty wrote:
He told me to click on the microphone at the bottom.
Where is this icon?? Was just looking at the bottom portion of the VarAC window and not finding it?? Stu -- N7QJP
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On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 06:14 PM, Jeff Daugherty wrote:
He told me to click on the microphone at the bottom.
Where is this icon?? Was just looking at the bottom portion of the VarAC window and not finding it?? Stu -- N7QJP
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Re: Soundcard ( computer side)
Run Windows Key+R mmsys.cpl to bring up the sound control panel.? Make sure that the 'default' mic and spkrs are NOT set to whatever audio channels you have associated with your radio interface.? Always plug any USB cables back into the same socket on your PC as before.? If you move them around, the COM ports will change, and if it includes an audio CODEC, Windows will assume that you wish to assign the PC mic and spkrs to the 'new' audio channel.
73,
-- Dave, N8SBE, Hamshack Hotline 590-0971, HamsOverIP 101018, AmateurWire 1348
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On 2024-11-19 19:00, Jeff Daugherty via groups.io wrote:
I was on VaraAC talking to a guy. He said my audio as passing through. ( don't know how that could be)
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I have not had any issues with several contacts.? He told me to click on the microphone at the bottom. When I did this it somehow effected the soundcard and because of this the Vara Modem is effected.
I think it is only on the receive.? also effecting Winlink of course too. Any advise or settings to try?
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Jeff
W0NWA
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Soundcard ( computer side)
I was on VaraAC talking to a guy. He said my audio as passing through. ( don't know how that could be)
I have not had any issues with several contacts.? He told me to click on the microphone at the bottom. When I did this it somehow effected the soundcard and because of this the Vara Modem is effected.
I think it is only on the receive.? also effecting Winlink of course too. Any advise or settings to try?
Jeff
W0NWA
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Cross-County Road Trip Again Shows Overwhelming Superiority of VARA for HF APRS!
In October 2024, I made a major road trip from
my home QTH in central Michigan to Los Angeles and back.? On
this trip, I made the most extensive test yet comparing the
performance of classic 300-baud HF AX.25 packet vs the VARA
high-performance software modem for 30-meters HF APRS. ?
I beaconed every 10 minutes, alternately on
classic packet and on VARA,? on the 30M APRS channel during the
entire 6125 miles (9850 Km) of the
round trip.? My home station in
Haslett (near East Lansing) Michigan received and igated both
modes. In addition, several other stations around the US also
served as igates for the VARA mode. ?
The trip again confirmed again the
overwhelming superiority of VARA, with it's built-in multiple
levels of forward error correction, over classic HF packet.
There were many days on the trip where I heard NOTHING in the
car on classic packet APRS (lots of solar storms &
disturbances), but copied multiple stations (including my own
home station) on VARA. ?
Full details on the trip, the setup and the
results here on my website:
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and click on the link for
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P.S My proselytizing for APRS-over-VARA seems
to be catching on -- I am now seeing igates on both coasts and
the midwest beaconing regularly on the APRS-over-VARA mode on
30M since the trip!
Stephen H. Smith??? wa8lmf (at) aol.com
Skype:??????? WA8LMF
EchoLink:? Node #? 14400? [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page:?????????
APRS-over-VARA igates now operating on 30 & 60 meters
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"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
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-- APRS over VARA? --
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On 11/9/2024 11:46 AM, Jose Manuel
ea8ee via groups.io wrote:
Active using APRSIS32 or Pinpoint?
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1)? ?What does this question have to do with
the subject line? "VARA APRS on on 28.148 MHz"?
2)? I run APRS-over-VARA igates on 30 and 60
meters.?? I have tested and verified that these two programs DO
work with VARA-HF and VARA-FM.? In both programs, you need to
set the TNC mode to "KISS-over-IP" and ensure that the IP
address and port number are the same as in VARA.
Stephen H. Smith???
wa8lmf (at) aol.com
Skype:??????? WA8LMF
EchoLink:? Node #? 14400? [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page:?????????
APRS-over-VARA igates now operating on 30 & 60 meters
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"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
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-- APRS over VARA? --
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Go to Wavetalkers.com and watch the first handful of videos on setting up Winlink.
It's amazing how much information is contained in those videos.
73,
-- Dave, N8SBE, Hamshack Hotline 590-0971, HamsOverIP 101018, AmateurWire 1348
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On 2024-11-16 20:34, KeithP via groups.io wrote:
Thanks Don. Didn't notice that 94 was omitted. Done now. Will work on it again tomorrow.
Learning a lot!
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You forgot to add the CIV. 94 is the number unless it is changed in the set>connector CIV settings
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Don Poaps
New Westminster, BC
VA7DGP DATA
VA7QU ? VOICE
Winlink:?va7dgp@...
Subject://wl2k ? ? ? ? ?
ALLSTAR ?530780
Hamshack Hotline
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Another advancement:
In VARA HF WinLink Settings I changed the "PTT Serial Port To Use" from CI-V to ICOM7300
Next, I need to figure out how to get the message in my outbox to its destination. Wonder why it doesn't call for the internal sound card?
Totally new at this, so seeing just about everything for the first time.
De Keith
The link to that Video I mentioned (for setting up VARA and IC-7300) is:
(might be an ad at the beginning before it starts.
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Tnx!
Found a video on setting up the IC-7300 and VARA/Winlink. FINALLY got things running, with one glitch.
When I run the Test in Vara Setup I still get the red box.
Other than that, the laptop is communicating with the rig so if I change frequency in Winlink Express the freq. follows on the rig.?
Back to the drawing board tomorrow.
Getting there....getting there.
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Winlink Express is free (recommended).
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Before I go any further, do I need to purchase Winlink or Winlink Express??
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You would need to make sure the TCP or Virtual Command Port is the same for VARA HF and in the Winlink Express VARA TNC setup. Mine is 8300 but 8310 should work as well.
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Re: Windows USB Drivers for VARA and DRA-50 on Yaesu FT-991A
Hi Robert,
These are the setting that I use for VARA HF.
I am trying to find a group of settings that works for all modes, but that is a work in progress.?
Let me know if you have any questions or problems.
73
Howard KO6ATE
Howard, could you also send this Excel file to me?
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Thanks,
Robert “Mike” Ward
KC9WGY
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EXTERNAL EMAIL: DO NOT click links or attachments or enter your password if you do not know the
sender of this email.
I see others have answered your questions on where to find the software and instructions.
Once you get your software set up, contact me and I will send you an Excel file showing the FT-991A menu settings that I use to get VARA-HF to work. It also will show settings for VARA-FM and VARA C.
Be patient. It is a great way to communicate. I just went through this learning curve over the last 6 months.
Once you get it working, let's try to use it to contact each other.
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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Date: 9/17/24 14:46 (GMT-08:00)
Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Windows USB Drivers for VARA and DRA-50 on Yaesu FT-991A
I spent 45 minutes looking for a website that sells VARA HF and can't find it.? I don't know who wrote the software, or if there is documentation, or if there is a book.
Actually I don't even know what it is beyond a communication protocol.
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Re: Vara with Pin Point APRS
I am linking Pin Point to Vara Kiss over IP on the transmitting station. I have tried Vara to a Signalink and a DRA 30. Set both levels correctly. Vara tones sound good over the air. Both stations USB. Both results same when sending a position beacon.?
I am hearing your station and Igating it most of the time. My recieve station uses Ui-View connected to Vara via VSPE. The sound card is a DRA-30.
In listening to your vara tones over the air the transmission is longer than AX 25 but when I send a beacon it's much longer than yours. By the way I tried YAAC with the same results.
Any other Ideas?
Wayne
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Re: Windows USB Drivers for VARA and DRA-50 on Yaesu FT-991A
Howard, could you also send this Excel file to me?
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Thanks,
Robert “Mike” Ward
KC9WGY
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Howard
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 17:28 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Windows USB Drivers for VARA and DRA-50 on Yaesu FT-991A
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EXTERNAL EMAIL: DO NOT click links or attachments or enter your password if you do not know the
sender of this email.
I see others have answered your questions on where to find the software and instructions.
Once you get your software set up, contact me and I will send you an Excel file showing the FT-991A menu settings that I use to get VARA-HF to work. It also will show settings for VARA-FM and VARA C.
Be patient. It is a great way to communicate. I just went through this learning curve over the last 6 months.
Once you get it working, let's try to use it to contact each other.
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
-------- Original message --------
Date: 9/17/24 14:46 (GMT-08:00)
Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Windows USB Drivers for VARA and DRA-50 on Yaesu FT-991A
I spent 45 minutes looking for a website that sells VARA HF and can't find it.? I don't know who wrote the software, or if there is documentation, or if there is a book.
Actually I don't even know what it is beyond a communication protocol.
Confidentiality Notice: This email, including any attachments is the property of Anderson Hospital and is intended?for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and?confidential. ?Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are?not the intended recipient, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in?error, then delete this message.
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Re: VARAHF: "Wrong Command" error when attempting to connect to gateway.
John
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Every command must? end with <CR> ascii char
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Hope this helps??
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73-Graham?
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Stu Olson
Jose Manuel ea8ee
Howard
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