Category Archives: VARA_FM

VARA FM and SATPC32 Setting Conflict

Posted on June 15, 2024 by robert

I had been having some issues with SATPC32 and my iCOM IC-9700.  Whenever I was running SATPC32 and RS-44 was active, for some reason if I used the rig’s VFO knob to tune around the passband, it would sometimes caused … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget To TEST Your Settings!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by robert

I run a WinLink VHF Gateway using VARA FM (WB4SON-10 on 145.050).  It is incredibly stable, except when Windows forces an update (even though I have Auto Updates disabled, apparently some updates are so critical they overrides that setting).  Sometimes … Continue reading →

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WB4SON-10 Changeover Complete

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Bob Beatty

I finally had enough downtime to move my WB4SON-10 Winlink Gateway over to its full-time hardware: Alinco DR-135T Mk-III Samlex SEC-1223BBM Power Supply with battery changeover 100 AH Solar Charged battery ACEPC AK2 miniPC Master’s Communication DRA-50 interface with Alinco … Continue reading →

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Trouble Setting up RMS Express with CF-31 Toughbook

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Bob Beatty

After having a gloriously easy time setting up my Kenwood TM-D710G and DRA-50 the other day with both the RMS Express Client, and eventually the RMS Packet software to get my VARA FM gateway up and running, I ran into … Continue reading →

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RMS Packet Gateway WB4SON-10 Up

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Bob Beatty

I’ve been a Winlink Express user for many years.  Up until just a few days ago, always on HF.  The interest in HF meshed with my believe that disasters are mostly either local or regional.  Sure a hurricane or winter … Continue reading →

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Winlink with Vara FM, TM-D710G & DRA-50

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Bob Beatty

After getting my VHF antenna back up in the air, I was able to hook my Kenwood TM-D-710G up via a DRA-50 Digital Radio Adapter to my PC.  I downloaded a copy of VARA-FM, and used Winlink to receive my … Continue reading →

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