Jarred, Yes, the local RMS / Relay stations KD2DO-10 and KD2DO-11 do operate in the fast VARA mode. We have been getting up to? 2000-7000 bytes per minute on the 12 meter RMS when there are no interfering stations.
Also, a VARA license does include VARA HF and VARA FM with one license.? In addition to using Winlink Express, you can also use VARA HF with VarAC which is a chat mode on HF.
Send me a Winlink message via one of the KD2DO RMSs..? Just address it to W2SKY.
I think there are not many messages using Winlink during FD.? FT8 is much better.? However, Paul and I sent Winlink messages to our WNY SM (worth 100 points) and to 10 other stations worth an additional?100 points) for our W2XRX operation.
Peter F., W2SKY
During field day I was asked to use the VHF / Digital station for Winlink email messages. I had absolutely no experience with it and failed wide open. My favorite teacher (YouTube) has been helping me and I am getting ready to create my account and set it up.?
My question is about VARA FM and HF. I overheard that the connection speed was very slow. It seems that the slow connection may be a result of the free version. I am more than willing to buy the full software. What I don't know is if the gateways in our area support the full version so I can get the full speed if I buy the license??
Also does anyone know if VARA FM and VARA HF are covered by the same license or do I need to buy different ones.?
Thanks,
Jarred
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I got everything setup on my IC-705 and communicating on both VARA HF and FM with KD2DO-10. I tried 40m (slow) and 2m (much faster). I did not notice any difference in speed with the licensed version of the software, but I have it now and it does apply to both HF and FM. Its all loaded on the laptop and ready to go for next field day or whenever it might come in handy.?
Jarred
On Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 02:50:32 PM EDT, Jarred Jackson via groups.io <kf2mr@...> wrote:
During field day I was asked to use the VHF / Digital station for Winlink email messages. I had absolutely no experience with it and failed wide open. My favorite teacher (YouTube) has been helping me and I am getting ready to create my account and set it up.?
My question is about VARA FM and HF. I overheard that the connection speed was very slow. It seems that the slow connection may be a result of the free version. I am more than willing to buy the full software. What I don't know is if the gateways in our area support the full version so I can get the full speed if I buy the license??
Also does anyone know if VARA FM and VARA HF are covered by the same license or do I need to buy different ones.?
Thanks,
Jarred
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During field day I was asked to use the VHF / Digital station for Winlink email messages. I had absolutely no experience with it and failed wide open. My favorite teacher (YouTube) has been helping me and I am getting ready to create my account and set it up.?
My question is about VARA FM and HF. I overheard that the connection speed was very slow. It seems that the slow connection may be a result of the free version. I am more than willing to buy the full software. What I don't know is if the gateways in our area support the full version so I can get the full speed if I buy the license??
Also does anyone know if VARA FM and VARA HF are covered by the same license or do I need to buy different ones.?
Thanks,
Jarred
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Radio Lunch -- Monroe Wegman's -- Thursday, June 29, 2023
Greetings:
We will continue to meet at Wegman's on Monroe. I will likely
arrive at about 12:15 pm.
Date:
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Time: 12
Noon
Where: Upstairs dining area
Address: 3195
Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Phone:?
Please contact me if you have any questions...
Ned, W2NED@...
585 734-1984
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Evan was describing his troubles with a kit that had chinese instructions and wishing there was a kit maker that had clear instructions. I told him once upon a time there was a company called..... Heathkit
heathkit.com is trying to make a comeback
Jon N2JAC
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 06:44:39 PM EDT, Jarred Jackson via groups.io <kf2mr@...> wrote:
Thanks to the GOTA coaches, my youngest son Evan decided he would like to get his license. His book arrived from Amazon, and he started studying today!
Thank You
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Thanks to the GOTA coaches, my youngest son Evan decided he would like to get his license. His book arrived from Amazon, and he started studying today!
Thank You
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Re: pumpkin patrol jamming
Jon, Keep me informed. I can hunt with my arrow and have 2-3 radios for coordination.
During last halloween?I thought the offender was traveling mainly on the East side.? Near?the end he was extremely strong at Harris hill in Penfield and traveling South.
Peter F., W2SKY
On Tue, Jun 27, 2023 at 3:40?PM Jon Dickason via <jondickason= [email protected]> wrote: the pumpkin patrol team had a real problem with a jammer last year. They are working on methods to work around him, but they could use help in tracking him down. If you want to help with direction finding on halloween (I think it's a 2 night assignment) I'll let you know more details later. I tried a little DF and it wasn't easy, but still fun trying.
Jon N2JAC
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the pumpkin patrol team had a real problem with a jammer last year. They are working on methods to work around him, but they could use help in tracking him down. If you want to help with direction finding on halloween (I think it's a 2 night assignment) I'll let you know more details later. I tried a little DF and it wasn't easy, but still fun trying.
Jon N2JAC
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Preliminary FD Results - Corrected spreadsheet
Folks,
Here's the corrected spreadsheet with all charts updated to 2023.? I think you'll find it interesting.
73
Bob
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On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:00:11 PM EDT, Brian Donovan - K2AS <k2as@...> wrote:
I have posted some photos from Field Day.? Just go to the home page
(http://xarc.us) and the second post labeled "Field Day 2023 Photos".?
Click on Read More.
I got pics from Jared KF2MR plus some I took.? If anyone else has
photos, please pass them along and I will add them.
Brian
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Preliminary FD Results - WOW!!!
Folks,
I know I say we did well every year, but this year we had far and
away the best FD ever by almost any measure.?
I project we will have 1067 QSOs for 3756 QSO points, 1910 Bonus
points, 5,666 total points, and a projected top 11.6% of the 3A
class.
Specifically:
1067 total QSOS
| CW |
391 |
| DIG |
420 |
| PH |
204 |
| GOTA PH |
52 |
1910 Bonus Points
| 300 |
100% emergency power |
| 100 |
Media publicity |
| 100 |
Public Location |
| 100 |
Public Information Table |
| 100 |
Message to SEC |
| 100 |
10 messages originated |
| 100 |
Alternative power |
| 100 |
W1AW Bulletin |
| 100 |
Educational Bonus |
| 100 |
Visitation by Agency rep |
| 100 |
GOTA Coach |
| 100 |
Social Media |
| 100 |
Safety Officer |
| 100 |
5 youth participation |
| 50 |
Web submission |
| 260 |
GOTA Bonus (52x5) |
Total points (projected) 5,666
Place (projected)? Top 11.6% of 3A class
By comparison, last year we had 992 QSOs for 4,336 points and top
19.1% OF 3A.
I've also attached a spreadsheet comparing results of all 38 of
our FDs.
On top of that we had many more visitors than ever including
several families and kids.
Great Job everyone!!
Can't wait until next year.
Thanks and 73,
Bob, K2OID
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I have posted some photos from Field Day.? Just go to the home page () and the second post labeled "Field Day 2023 Photos".? Click on Read More.
I got pics from Jared KF2MR plus some I took.? If anyone else has photos, please pass them along and I will add them.
Brian
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What to Bring to Field Day
Folks,
Attached is a resend of the checklist for everyone to consider bringing to FD.? If you have anything useful but? not on the list, please just bring it.
It's looking like this year's FD is going to be a wet one, so come prepared for some rain.? Fortunately there is a shelter on site that has plenty of room, so staying dry should not be a major problem.
Wire antenna set up is Friday, June 23 at 10:00 AM.? The triband yagi, rigs, logging network, and power distribution are planned to be set up Saturday morning starting at 10:00AM.? The contest itself runs from 2:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 PM Sunday.? Take down begins at 2:00 PM Sunday and should be complete by 4:00 PM.
All are welcome to our Field Day.? I hope you will join us for all or part of the weekend.
73,
Bob Karz, K2OID
585 729-5308
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W2XRX Field Day Operating Schedule Requests (HF)
Folks,
If you're only going to be at FD for a limited time or if you
have a preferred time to operate HF, please let me know ASAP and
I'll reserve a "slot" for you on the schedule (see below).
Also please let me know the band and mode (CW, Phone, Digital)
you would prefer.?
If you don't have a preferred operating time don't worry. There
will be plenty of operating slots available, especially late
Saturday evening and overnight.
Thanks.
| W2XRX HF
Schedule 2023 |
| Date |
Time Slot |
Station |
| Rig 1 |
Rig
2 |
Rig 3 |
Saturday
6/25/2022 |
2:00PM
- 6:00PM |
? |
? |
? |
| 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
? |
? |
? |
| 10:00PM - 2:00AM |
? |
? |
? |
Sunday
6/26/2022 |
2:00AM
- 6:00AM |
WM2W |
? |
? |
| 6:00AM -10:00AM |
? |
? |
? |
| 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
W2NED |
? |
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73,
Bob Karz, K2OID
585 729-5308
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Radio Lunch -- Monroe Wegman's -- Thursday, June 22, 2023
Greetings:
We will continue to meet at Wegman's on Monroe. I will likely
arrive at 12:15 pm.
Date: Thursday,
June 22, 2023
Time: 12 Noon
Where: Upstairs dining area
Address: 3195 Monroe Ave, Rochester,
NY 14618
Phone:?
Please contact me if you have any questions...
Ned, W2NED@...
585 734-1984
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Re: Field Day info and preliminary check list
Joe,
Excellent.? Thanks for bringing a xcvr and for helping with the
antenna set up Friday morning.? I'm still working on exactly which
wire antennas we'll be putting up Friday, but I expect that at
least one will be strung on Friday morning.? I'll get back to you
on which antenna and exactly when.
Thanks!!
73
Bob
On 6/16/2023 9:02 AM, Joe Rowe wrote:
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I will be there Friday morning for long wire setup,
Saturday morning to set up station #3 and Sunday afternoon for
tear down.? I will also try to arrive early Sunday morning to
operate.
Joe? AG2Y
On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at
12:55?AM Robert Karz < rkarz@...>
wrote:
Everyone,
Our joint XRX/ARES Radio Clubs Field Day 2023 is next
Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25.? This year we will
again be at the lower soccer fields at Kent Park in
Webster.?
Wire antenna set up will be Friday, June 23.? The triband
yagi, rigs, logging network, and power distribution will
be set up Saturday morning starting at 10:00AM.? The
contest itself runs from 2:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 PM
Sunday.? Take down begins at 2:00 PM Sunday and should be
complete by 4:00 PM.
We need a few volunteers to help set up wire antennas
Friday.? If you can help, please let me know what times
you are available.? We plan to assign 2 to 3 people to
set up each wire antenna.? It typically will take about
1 to 2 hours.
Please let me know if you can help with Saturday morning
equipment/tribander set up or Sunday take down as well.
I have already contacted several of us to bring specific
items (e.g. antennas, rigs, generators, laptops for
logging).? I will be sending out confirmations in the next
day or two.
Attached is a preliminary check list for everyone to
consider bringing.
All are welcome to our Field Day.? I hope you can join
us.
73,
Bob Karz, K2OID
585 729-5308
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Re: Field Day info and preliminary check list
I will be there Friday morning for long wire setup, Saturday morning to set up station #3 and Sunday afternoon for tear down.? I will also try to arrive early Sunday morning to operate.
Joe? AG2Y
On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 12:55?AM Robert Karz < rkarz@...> wrote:
Everyone,
Our joint XRX/ARES Radio Clubs Field Day 2023 is next Saturday,
June 24 and Sunday, June 25.? This year we will again be at the
lower soccer fields at Kent Park in Webster.?
Wire antenna set up will be Friday, June 23.? The triband yagi,
rigs, logging network, and power distribution will be set up
Saturday morning starting at 10:00AM.? The contest itself runs
from 2:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 PM Sunday.? Take down begins at 2:00
PM Sunday and should be complete by 4:00 PM.
We need a few volunteers to help set up wire antennas Friday.?
If you can help, please let me know what times you are
available.? We plan to assign 2 to 3 people to set up each wire
antenna.? It typically will take about 1 to 2 hours.
Please let me know if you can help with Saturday morning
equipment/tribander set up or Sunday take down as well.
I have already contacted several of us to bring specific items
(e.g. antennas, rigs, generators, laptops for logging).? I will be
sending out confirmations in the next day or two.
Attached is a preliminary check list for everyone to consider
bringing.
All are welcome to our Field Day.? I hope you can join us.
73,
Bob Karz, K2OID
585 729-5308
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Re: Field Day info and preliminary check list
Count me in for Saturday.?
On Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 12:55 AM Robert Karz < rkarz@...> wrote:
Everyone,
Our joint XRX/ARES Radio Clubs Field Day 2023 is next Saturday,
June 24 and Sunday, June 25.? This year we will again be at the
lower soccer fields at Kent Park in Webster.?
Wire antenna set up will be Friday, June 23.? The triband yagi,
rigs, logging network, and power distribution will be set up
Saturday morning starting at 10:00AM.? The contest itself runs
from 2:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 PM Sunday.? Take down begins at 2:00
PM Sunday and should be complete by 4:00 PM.
We need a few volunteers to help set up wire antennas Friday.?
If you can help, please let me know what times you are
available.? We plan to assign 2 to 3 people to set up each wire
antenna.? It typically will take about 1 to 2 hours.
Please let me know if you can help with Saturday morning
equipment/tribander set up or Sunday take down as well.
I have already contacted several of us to bring specific items
(e.g. antennas, rigs, generators, laptops for logging).? I will be
sending out confirmations in the next day or two.
Attached is a preliminary check list for everyone to consider
bringing.
All are welcome to our Field Day.? I hope you can join us.
73,
Bob Karz, K2OID
585 729-5308
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Field Day info and preliminary check list
Everyone,
Our joint XRX/ARES Radio Clubs Field Day 2023 is next Saturday,
June 24 and Sunday, June 25.? This year we will again be at the
lower soccer fields at Kent Park in Webster.?
Wire antenna set up will be Friday, June 23.? The triband yagi,
rigs, logging network, and power distribution will be set up
Saturday morning starting at 10:00AM.? The contest itself runs
from 2:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 PM Sunday.? Take down begins at 2:00
PM Sunday and should be complete by 4:00 PM.
We need a few volunteers to help set up wire antennas Friday.?
If you can help, please let me know what times you are
available.? We plan to assign 2 to 3 people to set up each wire
antenna.? It typically will take about 1 to 2 hours.
Please let me know if you can help with Saturday morning
equipment/tribander set up or Sunday take down as well.
I have already contacted several of us to bring specific items
(e.g. antennas, rigs, generators, laptops for logging).? I will be
sending out confirmations in the next day or two.
Attached is a preliminary check list for everyone to consider
bringing.
All are welcome to our Field Day.? I hope you can join us.
73,
Bob Karz, K2OID
585 729-5308
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Radio Lunch -- Monroe Wegman's -- Thursday, June 8, 2023
Greetings:
I will not be attending the lunch this Thursday (today). Also,
Lynn has indicated that he is out of town. So, proceed without
us...
This week the lunch is at the Wegman's on Monroe Ave...
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 12 Noon
Where: Upstairs dining area
Address: 3195 Monroe Ave, Rochester,
NY 14618
Phone:?
Please contact me if you have any questions...
Ned, W2NED@...
585 734-1984
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Peter W2SKY
Jon Dickason