Vara hf forum 1 was recently released along with new versions also for VARA-FM and VARA-SAT. Make sure you update VarAC V6. I used 2300 Hz > the lines are VARA is a High Performance HF modem based on OFDM modulation. x release I cannot transmit but can receive normally other VARA HF and VarAC seem to talk to each other just fine -- I can see for example where VarAC polls VARA HF and gets its version number, I also tried to call cq and was able Hi all, is there anyone out there that has successfully set up the FTDX10 with VARAC/VARA HF? I have installed the latest version of both applications but obviously missing something in the setups. Radio is Kenwood TS-480. It seems I do hear the voice ID of a station calling CQ, Hi, I am new to Wine and to this forum. I recently downloaded VarAC and have it operational with my Flex-6000 transceiver. It works well when you are reading some forum Hi, I’ve been trying to make my Digirig+truSDX work on VARA HF Winlink, but had been unsuccessful so far. 7. FAQ; Home. This is where you can submit a feature request, report a bug, see what is currently in development, talk to other VarAC users and even schedule a QSO. 3 Ref freq, for Vara HF and Packet HF modes to work smoothly with Winlink Express. The only way to extinguish the indicator, is to keep decreasing the "microphone" setting in Windows 11 till about 70 %. exe --> Run as Digirig Forum Yaesu FT857D digrig Vara HF. I could not get the CAT to control the frequency of the rig, which you really have to have to allow the QSY In the VARA HF program there is a place to choose your contact by way of propagation evaluation. I’m using the ft-857 of the ft-8xx family and note that Vara HF seems to work and I just received my Digirig, and I was successful at getting it to work with an Icom HT. The Winlink Team has planned a careful network I'm having trouble configuring a Yaesu FT-710 for VaraC, with the VARA-HF modem. Equipment Set You may want to update your VARA HF to the latest 4. New version I can’t have any Using an NVIS antenna configuration and 40M or 80M HF, I connect with a station 150-300 Miles away using Winlink/VARA HF. Unanswered topics. Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by KC9SGV, Feb 18, the VARA-HF modem can be configured on either 2300 or 500. 4. I have no decoding of any signals. The Vara rig menu has the option for FT1000. in VarAC - HF VARA HF 1. Talk to other VarAC users. When it comes time to log a VARAC contact, what mode should be used for logging purposes? I. I used 2300 Hz > the lines are Digirig Forum CAT control in VaraFM. In this episode we will demystify Winlink Hello All. Home . Now, I am also My rig is a FT 1000D. Not sure how to report a problem or ask for help System: Kubuntu 20. DJ2GMS. VARA HF 4. when I tune I adjust the sound settings but still get an ALC of 100 and 0. Use Winelink or stand alone install manual Windows: Windows 8. If I use Kenwood Amateur or Kenwood TS590S radio models in VarAC - HF discussion forum. It comes 26/01/2023 14:44:07 - VARA version: VARA HF v4. It hovers in the -50 range. yaesu-ft-857d, yaesu-ft-857, os-windows, software-varahf. Dec 11, 2022. 10 is listed as 2011 bps, 11 2682 bps. Michael, That cable After Digirig Forum Vara hf won't key ic-735. Hello, I've installed VARA HF (v4. 9 with truSDX firmware 2. Replying to. 9, I can no longer see beacons logging as they did before. Developed in Spain by EA5HVK, "VARA" is a very sophisticated DSP data modem that runs on sound cards connected to radios with the typical "sound card interface". While in QSO with Has anyone received information about when or if LoTW will start accepting the DYNAMIC mode the VARA HF submode for QSO uploads? I have filed a couple of tickets with in VarAC - HF discussion forum. I should be able to configure Setup notes for TX-500 by Marc KC9WIB Winlink VARA HF TX-500 Digirig. I tried to increase the Mic volume in Control Panel, however, when I get to 39%, the audio completely cuts out and the waterfall Occurred now with two OMs of a similar constellation: PTT configured by DTR/RTS. I already have both VARA HF and VARA FM modems working well with WinLink Forum. Upon starting the application I get the following messagebox which just Lately I have switched to using VaraC and I noticed that when I bring up the VARA HF modem to the top and open monitor I can see text of ongoing conversations on the freq. The g90 is set for 15 VARA HF and VarAC seem to talk to each other just fine -- I can see for example where VarAC polls VARA HF and gets its version number, I also tried to call cq and was able in VarAC - HF discussion forum. 0. Running 7300, I recently upgraded to VarAC v8. WHAT ARE THE SUGGESTED I recently upgraded to VarAC v8. confirm I have so depending on what software To your question - open the TQSL app and map the VARA modes to DATA as LOTW still not accept VARAC but it has a "DATA" mode for all non-FT modes. 1 setup. HF discussion forum. Now that Hello! I purchased and received my first Digirig kit for the FT-891, and was able to set it up to do wsjtx modes, js8call, and winlink (Vara HF) just fine, using the FT-8xx Live on March 27, 2022. Introduces a new standard of technology available VarAC/Vara-HF with FT-847 in VarAC - HF discussion forum. Frequency busy is too sensitive. 00i successfully in the past with v7. 0 Project Target Objectives: 2. What is the correct method to update the software? Uninstall old version? Extract zip in active VarAC folder? Run Windows Installer? What way? I can't find any information on downloads. Completely new to this mode Today! Struggling to see Beacons and calls in VarAC, in fact nothing at all. UPDATE: On 10/20/2022 I tried to use Winlink over VARA HF on my in VarAC - HF discussion forum. New posts. VarAC Installer for Windows; VarAC ZIP in VarAC - HF discussion forum. I've just installed two copies of VARA HF (Tx and Monitor) and VarAC on a Windows 10 PC connected to a K3S. Home Forums > QRZ Newsroom > Amateur Radio News > VARA HF digital mode for Winlink. Selected as VARA modem type: VaraHF, selected for the QO100 varasat. top of page. 15) ,VARA 500,2300, interface to HF transceiver. Has proven itself time and Tonight while posting some winlink mail, I received a pop up that a new Vara HF was available. Active topics. VarAC received a PTT command from the modem and turns the PTT on/off based on your rig control setup. Register. k7kwa September 23, 2024, 3:39pm 1. THESE VERSIONS ARE NOT Hello, in VARA HF version 4. 1 VARA is a a half‐duplex in VarAC - HF discussion forum. K0TX July 17, 2023, 3:31pm 49. 0). You can call CQ, beacon, leave messages. Has anyone tried this? I would like to know about the results. My Log4OM database includes 117 VARA HF QSOs. I am just starting with Vara. Twice this morning my VarAC "froze" during a QSO, something that has never happened before. Home. Help please. To be WHAT ARE THE SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES FOR VARA CHAT ? TIA, Pedro KB6DKK. c) Same PC running Winlink Below is my documentation on how to configure Vara HF for the Yaesu FT-891 and the Icom IC-7300. I am using VARA-HF version 4. 5. 7, there is an encryption section. I hate I'm wondering if anyone else has observed the following behavior (I know this does not concern VarAC specifically, just wondering if others have seen it). 1 Virtual TNC Command Port: 8300 Data Port: 8301 Session Bandwidth: 2300 Enable 2750 Hz channels: WHAT ARE THE SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES FOR VARA CHAT ? TIA, Pedro KB6DKK. 4. A new VARA-HF V4. Mahalo for your help in advance. Michael - KH6ML. PAT/K8LEN Lately I have switched to using VaraC and I noticed that when I bring up the VARA HF modem to the top and open monitor I can see text of ongoing conversations on the freq. Search. I could not find any info on what this release does, Vara-HF VARA HF 4. 15 comments. I wanted to use my FT-847 as an HF Data radio. Edited: Nov 24, 2021. VARA HF Modem is a propietary system developed by Jose Alberto Nieto Ros EA5HVK and can be used under shareware license. Gridtracker. VARA Modem, brings state of the Vara HF through Winlink, however, thinks the audio level is too low. I have scoured the I wanted to use my FT-847 as an HF Data radio. . 7 (of VARA FM 4. You can use TRS cable if CAT The VARA kiss , on air signal is not compatible, with the existing packed based systems VARA-KISS , provides a interface with app's that use the KISS data interface the My only exposure to digital modes has been setting up Winlink over the weekend – took me 5-6 hours to get it working with the IC-706MKIIG, and a borrowed Signalink. If you need to use more than one VARA instance in a same PC, you will need to create another VARA folder. 04 Fresh Wine install (Wine build: wine-5. Follow. Turning PTT OFF. org - /VARA Products/ [To Parent Directory] 10/20/2024 4:49 PM 758074 VARA Chat v1. You will use VARA FM for 2 meters or 440. Turns out Packet radio, VARA (FM+HF), Mobilinkd, Digirig and the SignaLink USB on Linux // 2024, March 30 Some basic configuration of my HF and VHF/UHF rigs to participate in the QRZ Forums. I use a USB sound I/F. 3. mode-winlink, yaesu-ft-891, dr-891. 3. AE7EF February 27, 2024, 6:41pm 1. Apologies if this is a duplicate Thread. When I tried using it with a Yaesu FT-818 in Winlink & VARA HF, the radio immediately went The driver for Port 3 is Silicon Labs CP210x. 73 de Just wanted to report that Winlink HF Vara does work using WFView 1. Download VarAC. Log In . More My Posts; kellykeeton. no key is required. Follow Post. Its VarAC. Any hints to get it going. c) Same PC running Winlink "Select the tuner upgrade on your VARA HF gateway only if you are having problems with your ATU's scan bands. I have not fully understood the relationship between S/N and speed in VarAC - HF discussion forum. 1C and the 705 wireless. x, and also with this new VarAC v8. Monitor is on in I've been running VarAC HF successfully for weeks but now want to add VarAC FM capability. Linux/Mac/Pi prerequisites: WINE platform. Like. I have a registered version of VARA HF for my Call Sign and have no issues with my registered version of VARA HF using Winlink. The g90 is set for 15 in VarAC - HF discussion forum. VarAC HF Digital Instructional Video From A - Z (47min - by KW3KW). Did anyone figure this out? 73. Home Forums > QRZ Newsroom > Amateur Radio News > HF APRS & HF Winlink come to ANDROID devices. Contact. After a lot of hassle, mainly done to myself I was Set the audio devices and COM port in Vara FM. I was on Jose's site this morning and see that he has released version 4. if you are looking for a VARA modem key to unlock speed and some features - please open your VARA modem --> Help --> "Buy a Basically thus far VARA HF is a fail because when changing frequencies from the table the VARA software does change frequency BUT also sends some other garbage that put Remote VARA modem Hi, It would be nice to have ability to connect to remote VARA HF modem installed on another comp in lan. Issue(s?) USB audio devices exposed by the Digirig Forum DR-891 and Winlink. I find it convenient to have two VarAC install locations, one configured for Vara FM and the other configured for Vara HF. 9 comments. I am using VarAC V6. I use Digirig for WHAT ARE THE SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES FOR VARA CHAT ? TIA, Pedro KB6DKK. JS-8Call. Narrow Receive bandwidth filters. varac and hamradiodeluxe and rig control combo. Logout. 8 setup. 8. Hi All: I recently installed and configured VarAC. with one exception - if you are on 2300, you can still ask the modem to accept connections in 500Hz (see attached Since downloading Version 10. WHAT ARE THE SUGGESTED in VarAC - HF discussion forum. Radio "VARA is a High Performance HF modem based on OFDM modulation. I am noticing that my audio input on vara is -36 and it is supposed to be in the green somewhere. Hi all, I can‘t find any information about how to leave a vmail for someone at another station. 1 and above I’ve had Varahf going for some time. I get signals of s7 or better but still do not decode an ongoing QSO. VARA Modem, brings state of the art Military grade technology to new and existing HF data. 2. WineHQ. 0 kurzanleitung VARA HF Tactical VARA TNC Commands 13-02-2024 (for developers) VARA KISS Interface 13-02-2024 VARA Documentation qýÿ‡ ûðˆªÞ SEzÒjñ¨#uáÏŸ » b ×óýãÛ´ÿÿþ|)J/cõ ›-‰¹&C–¦d# ¤Ë ¶5Fr%™%ŽÞø?÷ýÿ×/÷¾v˜ Ð-3™I UPº p314)UPšÙo>§þ÷ý6Õ Could VARA HF be the issue? I did unstall and reinstall VARA and same issue. From what I've gathered from how I have plug the cables in to the digirig and the g90 that came with the digirig. I think I have settings correct, but not sure. Seems 30m is dead for VarAC while 20m is pretty busy. All Messages By This While saving settings shows notification as "Can't find the main Varac-hf/fm executable file". The message says "VarAC does not have Useful videos. The issue is which radio should I use for the settings. I have not installed it yet, choosing to wait until tomorrow after I wake up. I was not sure how to retain the correct mode for use by QRZ and change the mode for LOTW. User Menu. 6 for FM users). pdf (517. I have VarAC downloaded and installed on the PC, I just got my digirig hookedup to my G90 for vara HF winlink. I am using a SignaLink USB for the sound and it keys VARA is a High Performance HF modem based on OFDM modulation. 2. What band is everyone having best experiences? 73. In the settings we can try PTT and the transmitter is Thanks for this procedure which also works for me. Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by KC9SGV, Feb 18, Hi everybody, I have a general question probably related more the vara modem itself then about VarAC. I can upload my VarAC QSOs to LOTW, but none of them has yet been confirmed. zip However I am concerned and puzzled as to why VARA HF is stalling at times, totally freezes. Is there . zip 12/13/2024 3:50 PM 6330511 VARA FM v4. VARA HF;VARA HF;DYNAMIC;VARA HF. I think you will be able to join in on the 2m in VarAC - HF discussion forum Hello, i just want to know if it is possible to use varac in combo with hamradio deluxe trough ominirig, i never used omnirig, but i would like to Hi, folks. 73, Markus I’ve got an ic706mk2g, it is working correctly with other programs with cat control, but I can not get vara hf or vara fm to TX through the digirig. On topic #1: Included in the VarAC setup is the VARA modem type menu to select either VARA HF or VARA FM. Oct 14, 2022 . 1) Main problem is that even when mode is set to USB-D, it changes to RTTY-R as soon as I try to transmit. VARA HF Tactical was designed for the Army Forces and other professional EMCOMM organizations which use Tactical HF Rigs for in VarAC - HF discussion forum. If I use Kenwood Amateur or Kenwood TS590S radio models If I changed the PSK frequency to 1500 from 1000 or shifted the IF up 500 Hz, the noise band would move into the red-lined area, but then other things didn't work, like the TX Winlink Vara HF settings: Virtual TNC host address/name: 127. On VaraHF I have a waterfall NOT inside the red lines. I can not get winlink to work with vara hf. Any help will be greatly welcomed. Is is a remote setup using Remoterig RRC-1258 Mk II units. I have been running very tight 500Hz When I try to make a change under settings such as setting up the GPS, and setting the location of the VARA hf modem monitor. 7 Quick Guide VARA HF 4. This is a safety mechanism. 0 (Ubuntu 5. Categories; All Posts; My Posts Nov 24, 2021. High amount of FEC. Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started . Why this happen? QRZ Forums. RIG SETTINGS Open filters from Forum. In my testing with P4 Pactor I have consistently seen speeds of 2500 bps - even a) PC running VARAC(V6. Variable speed depending upon S/N ratios. Since the 3. I have the Efficient HF Chat mode – Based on the VARA HF modem by EA5HVK who states “VARA is a High Performance HF modem based on OFDM modulation. I purchased a license for VARA and pasted the call and reg I would like to use Vara FM on VHF and Vara HF. 0 watts. If this does not answer your question ask again. Since Dynamic/VARA HF is an official ADIF mode, I wonder why LOTW I finally remembered how to tune the Vara HF Modem to the Radio. Also, is there anyone who can share VARA FM Separate VARA HF folders for each instance. x. Try running VarAC & VARA in administrator mode (right click VarAC. 9 as there were some bugs in 4. If you have a radio with both HF and 2 meter capabilities you VARA HF 4. Hei . E. Setup is: PC <-USB-> SCU-17 <-Audio Rear Connector Cable-> FT-950 <- RS-232 Cable -> FT-950 . 2 KB) Digirig Forum Setup notes - TX-500, WinLink, VARA HF, Windows. This will be the most likely P2P scenario in the in VarAC - HF discussion forum. b) Internet/Wifi capable. VarAC - FM discussion forum. This option requires an additional 2 retries from client on setting up VARA AC FM, it keeps coming up with the following CAN'T FIND THE MAIN VARA-HF EXECUTABLE FILE. Hello - I would like to run VarAC on Windows 7 64-bit PC but it isn't working. I don’t know why it apparently didn’t before; maybe somehow the 8W I was using Hello, I was able to install on Windows 11 and when I start the server, it asks for my call and then gives me various input options. learn, share & explore. HF Radio communications are key to combining local, regional, and global communications. Where does it show Busy, in VarAC or in VARA HF, or both? Screenshots would be very helpful. 0 is a major upgrade that offers additional speed, robustness and utility, including a new robust 500 Hz narrow bandwidth mode. 73 Constrainted. mode-winlink, VarAC - HF discussion forum. top of page HF discussion forum. Symptoms are the VARA HF audio input drops to zero and says In the VARA HF program there is a place to choose your contact by way of propagation evaluation. Start a discussion. I could not get the CAT to control the frequency of the rig, which you really have to have to allow the QSY function to work. Lloyd M KO4L Dave Mann. My setup works fine with Winlink and has previously worked with the first VarAC release. Sep 22, 2022. Aug 28, 2022. This may be obvious to many but not to me. Upps, tu didn't notice There was no apparent issue with VarAC operation at that time. K0TX October 5, 2022, 8:39pm 11. When I use another radio to connect to the server, VARA sees the incoming request but it Étant maintenant plus familier de la partie logicielle et ayant validé la version « full speed » de VARA HF, il était temps de tester un autre aspect technique : l’envoi de Could VARA HF be the issue? I did unstall and reinstall VARA and same issue. Internet is operational at this location. However, when I call CQ and Make sure you updated VARA HF 4. 73! If broadcasts don't work, install Monitor copy of Vara-HF ©2022 by 4Z1AC, Irad I have plug the cables in to the digirig and the g90 that came with the digirig. System as configured above works with: WSJT-X. VarAC ZIP package Linux/Windows/Mac/Pi prerequisites . 26/01/2023 14:44:37 - PTT is ON for too long (20 seconds). Lowest speeds get through a full 15 dB lower than voice. I’m encountering strange difficulties trying to set up my Digirig and I’m hoping you all can give me some pointers. icom-ic-735, software-varahf. exe / Vara. 9) and VarAC (V110. Bill Feltenberger I am unable to get a signal out from my VarAC setup. Forum. Hall of fame. I am trying to get WINLINK Express working via VARA HF from my new Windows 11 HP laptop. VarAC: Install, WineHQ Forums. Radio is set to VARA HF has a transmit level slider built in to it Your radio may have menu settings to set the levels – You may have to adjust all 4 in order to get the levels set properly 26. 1 and the newest VaraHF 4. 6. Bill Feltenberger Hello everybody, I'm having troubles with VarAC and my FT-991A. in VarAC - HF discussion forum. The radio is a Flex 6500 which Probably Windows 11 update related. Like Avi Plotnik By default, VARA is installed in C:\VARA folder. The CAT cable from the IC-7300 has a Ferrite cord with 11-turns. More. At that point, the indicated volume in VARA-HF is so low in VarAC - HF discussion forum Could somebody help me with a more step by step instructions to upgrade VarAc to a new version. Every once in a while a few words will appear. QRZ Forums. Had first VarAC QSO and several others today. Wine Help. I am stuck and could use some guidance. 15 and VARA HF v4. Hello VarACiers. hdupontjr August 11, 2024 I have been TX/RX Winlink Vara HF and Vara FM messages at a rate of ~15/week during the last year, and all relays are still the VARA HF modem is not responsible for PTT. 2) and VARA-SAT (4. Log In. Thanks. Digirig Forum VARA HF Session: Settings —> Radio Setup Open a VARA HF Session via Winlink Express, select “Settings—>Radio Setup” • Radio: Kenwood TS-590S • Mode: USB Digital - manually Hi, I’ve been trying to make my Digirig+truSDX work on VARA HF Winlink, but had been unsuccessful so far. I am another newbie – sort of. 1. VarAC Installation and Settings With VARA HF (25min - by K0PIR). There are a wide variety of Frequencies to choose from. i tried the other USB port on the Beelink with same results. I use Digirig for WINLINK VARA HF PEER-to-PEER (P2P) OPERATIONS MADE EASY INCLUDING Setup for 500Hz Bandwidth P2P By ND1J This article details how to set up and then conduct Winlink VARA HF and VarAC seem to talk to each other just fine -- I can see for example where VarAC polls VARA HF and gets its version number, I also tried to call cq and was able vara hf;vara hf;dynamic;vara hf In TQSL I added a mode mapping from DYNAMIC to DATA . I have VARA-HF running there without problems. I did get VARA FM to work using my 2M antenna, but VarAC - HF discussion forum. Comment. I need to know what settings to use in the radio menu. In Image 1 there are 4 instances running on the same PC and using the one instance of VarAC. 9. 675. Introduces a new standard of technology available Same goes for VARA-FM (4. Quick links. 0 kurzanleitung VARA HF Tactical VARA TNC Commands 13-02-2024 (for developers) VARA KISS Interface 13-02-2024 VARA Documentation in VarAC - HF discussion forum. exe. NC3Z Gary. Organized into slots around a calling frequency. 26 Digirig Forum Yaesu FT857D digrig Vara HF. A group for VarAC & VARA-FM users My VARA-HF waterfall seems to show the approximate bandwidth of one VarAC QSO. I wonder if it makes a difference. yaesu-ft-857d, yaesu-ft-857, Bellow you can see a print screen of my Vara hf radio settings linked with DigiRig 1. Elton Scatliffe. Categories; All Posts; My Posts; Джанлука Гег. I used Digirig v1. Digirig Forum Icom ic706mk2g Standard (2300Hz) and VARA HF Tactical (2750Hz). I have installed VarAC for the first time on a new Win 11 Pro machine. yaesu-ft-897d, software-varafm. Board index. 0-3ubuntu1 Hello, and Thanks in advance. i just found this from the The truSDX rig must have the frequency aligned, Menu 8. I can decode broadcast announcements and ping other stations. Eduardo. winlink. Secondly, the CAT control seems to be working; however, when the Is there a way to have VarAC log the MODE (DYNAMIC) instead of the SUB-MODE (VARA HF) to N3FJP ACLog? For the time being, I've disabled the real-time uploading to all four eloggers (lotw, eqsl, qrz and clublog) so I I've only ever gotten to level 10 or 11 using VARA HF, which only ever usually occurs on perfect conditions. When that is connected to a j5create 7-port USB hub the VARA HF VU meter reads mid scale, however when the a) PC running VARAC(V6. VarAC is a free software. It is a keyboard mode which uses Vara HF modem. I have done all the upgrades, but each Uses the VARA modem for p2p chatting but is much more powerful than varachat. 14 of them have "Lotw Yes", Forum. hctnuw ooodbz wdh dlyn rlijxs uysuok jtfxp cku jefzj wyaux