VarAC Newest Digital Mode Chat Program For Ham Radio - VarAC QSO with Lyn WØLEN

This video is a demonstration of VarAC, ham radio newest popular digital mode chat program. See how it's used and some of it's neat features, like gestures and file sending.
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VarAC is a new addition to the ham radio digital modes. It operates similarly to FT8 and has additional features, like file transfer and real time communications, making it an attractive option for operators. VarAC, VARA HF, is a digital mode that uses highly efficient error correction techniques to ensure reliable communications even in weak signal conditions. It offers faster data transfer rates and lower power consumption compared to other modes like PSK31 and RTTY.
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00:00 Introduction
00:12 Start QSO
00:28 Connecting
00:45 Sending reply
03:15 BPS TX
06:33 Sending a file
08:25 Gesture

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Article on VarAC for anyone interested. I think I got the technical part correct, but please correct me if I'm wrong: k0pir.us/varac-like-ft8-only-better/

[@AG4KN]

Nice QSO, Rich! I worked W0LEN on FT8 a little while back. This VARAC is pretty cool! I installed it this morning and have made a few QSOs already. I haven't posted them to HRDlog just yet, though. I can see this mode is much more useful than JS8CALL. Its true that all I hear on JS8CALL is usually a heartbeat message. VARAC does so much more! Yes, I am running the paid VARA version with a Xiegu G90 aroun12 - 15 watts. This is a fun mode (for me) that has helping to shape the way I will operate in the future. Thanks for the video, DE - AG4KN, John

[@HamRadioAdventures]

It's good to hear from you John and thanks for commenting. That sounds like a fun rig you have. I need to get my QRP rig out for a test with it. Take care and 73 de K0PIR

[@DonzLockz]

Cool, I havent seen VarAC in action before. Thanks for the extra info during the video.👍🤠

[@HamRadioAdventures]

It's nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting. It is different and a fun mode. Best 73!

[@speedymartin2]

Thanks! Didn’t know this mode. I will wait for the install video.

[@HamRadioAdventures]

It's nice to hear from you Martin and thanks for commenting. I am looking forward to making these videos and looking for my first real DX contact with it. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR

[@ths3900]

Thanks for all the new stuff. I am glad you have the time to figure it out for the rest of us. Happy Easter

[@mm1dea]

Many thanks for posting this, never heard of the mode but looks really interesting. Look forward to trying it out, 73 Grahme MM1DEA

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Thanks Grahme! I sincerely appreciate the feedback and I look forward to more on this. Still looking for my first real DX contact. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR

[@neubert500]

Amazing, just like FT8Call!

[@JonathanCreaser]

I've been using VarAC for a couple of months. Great mode and fab video. Thanks 🙏 Jonathan, M0XXJ

[@HamRadioAdventures]

It's nice to hear from you Jon and thanks for commenting. I am looking forward to making these videos and looking for my first real DX contact with it. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR

[@szerszynski]

Good video. I look forward to learning more about this format.

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Good to hear from you Bob and thank you for commenting. It’s something and I look forward to making videos and contacts with lots of Hams using it. I’m looking for my first DX contact 😆 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR

[@cam-man7350]

Very nice Rich. Will be looking out for your installation vid

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Great to hear from you and thank you for commenting. I’m looking forward to doing them. So far I’ve only been able to make QSOs in the states. Looking for my first DX 😃 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR

[@NB9D]

NB9D was here

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Thank you! I really appreciate comments as it helps with popularity. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR

[@straightkey]

I never could get vara hf to work, so I said forget it.

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it. So in the upcoming videos I’ll address some common problems. Do you remember what happened when you tried it? Rich KØPIR

[@millzee]

Dont feel like the Lone Ranger. I spent months trying to get the stuff to workover the air. I could send stuff over the internet with it just fine but would lock up and give me errors when connected to radio. That was over a year ago with new laptop and ft991a. someday ill clean off the dust and try and start over. so much has evolved since then.

[@straightkey]

@fjhoosier That was the exact same situation for me as well. I could send my friend email over the internet, and it worked fine. I got so frustrated with it I don't see myself trying it again.