Latest version  of varAC  is now uploading to the PSK-Map , listing as  VARAC  
beacons, qso's and CQ's ,  spot check at 1300 hrs uk  time 

Use last 2 Hours 

VARAC

642

Map 24 hours , quite significant 'DX'   traffic levels 






73-Graham
g0nbd

Thanks for that :)

The PSK-Map as its name suggests was developed, when psk31 was the  only  mode in use , the  map sought, to  provide a  spotting 
facility, to  show the  users,  cq's and  qso's , long before reverse beacons  etc 

since then its expanded to provide a communal data base for  modes used  on the  ham and cb bands , the data base provides  a one year storage of spots
and can be accessed  via html  sql  , a file is exported that  opens in MS EXL 

https://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html#


This is the  TEXT  qso front end  , coded by 4z1ac to  front the  VARA modem , quite simple to  use, now provides CAT control 
for  most rig's , The VARA modem remains compatible with  winlink , vara chat and the  varAC  app , a beacon 
mode has been added to the  modem along with a  CQ function , accessed via the  Chat apps 
provides a  live test ARQ qso , similar to AMTOR in days of old, but at much reduced  s/n , I used to  need  ~ 200  watts 
to  work  usa east coast with  Amtor on 7 mhz , the  same with  Vara  20  watts  using the  same  40 ft vertical. 

https://www.varac-hamradio.com/







73- Graham 

Never having heard of the psk map et al but as I do own a copy of Vara and am interested would you mind providing some links to start me off?

Trials are under way, linking  VARA to the  PSK-Map. via the  varAC  chat application 
listing as VARAC ,

The ADIF inclusion remains  in a rather quaint Mexican standoff 
over singular  modulation definitions and designations , be it that  simple,  
eg olivia has a phase component in the  modulation, hence it  needs a  linear 
transmission path , listed as mfsk , but with   phase angle as well  , could be  listed as psk 
fsk , only  2 tones ?  chirp, is  also  fsk with  sliding tone .. and so on -


14.105 +/-   showing  quite  high usage, noting the  map is only  showing spots from the  test version
with limited  distribution , but still a  insight into  use 

Appears the  next release /8 will  have the  psk-map  web linkage 

New version of the modem  , provides  TUNE function from the  varAC  application
and  control of the  power level as well as  many new features, 

73-Graham
g0nbd 

All:

Here's something you don't see everyday.

I came across Bob, VK2YQA running 20 meter digital from his mobile station. I recorded a short video of our Olivia / MT63 QSO. There's a few pictures of his mobile setup as well.

See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oBDOGszVNQ

Tony -K2MO

Ted,

It means the TCP port specified in the AGWPE Server Port in the devices
config is being used by some other software. You can change it to an unused
port.

It is also possible you already have Soundmodem running. A second copy will
report that error.

73,
John G8BPQ

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From: main@digitalradio.groups.io [mailto:main@digitalradio.groups.io] On
Behalf Of teka920
Sent: 17 May 2022 16:50
To: main@digitalradio.groups.io
Subject: [digital-mode-radio] UZ7HO Soundmodem AWG host port busy

Hi
When I start Soundmodem I get the warning meesage "AWG host port busy"
Please can somebody help and explain what this means and what needs fixing
Rhanks
Ted g7obf

Hi
When I start Soundmodem I get the warning meesage "AWG host port busy"
Please can somebody help and explain what this means and what needs fixing
Rhanks
Ted g7obf

Have not seen any activity on the bands. What would be the suggested 20m frequency?

Anyone tried PS2x5 mode yet? It's in TrueTTY see https://www.truetty.com/en/products/truetty/history/

Sounds a bit like RTTY on steroids lol

73
K7TMG

On Tue, May 3, 2022 at 12:52 PM, Andrew OBrien wrote:

I want to use ARDOP with Winlink on a different computer.  I can't find a site  to download it from , any ideas ?  I looked in the Files section of ARDOP groupIO, no luck..  Nothing on Winlink site either.

Andy K3UK

I always thought that the ARDOP modem was included in the WinLink distribution.

Ted  VE3TRQ

There should be several files that start with "ARDOP_Win" in your top "RMS Express" directory.

When you start an ARDOP session, the ARDOP TNC opens a window in the task bar, similar to VARA HF. You'll need to open that window to configure the ARDOP TNC (specifically to select the right sound devices). Thanks to you, I logged my first ARDOP session successfully this morning!

James, AE7TF

ARDOP is included in the Winlink Express installer.

James, AE7TF

I want to use ARDOP with Winlink on a different computer.  I can't find a site  to download it from , any ideas ?  I looked in the Files section of ARDOP groupIO, no luck..  Nothing on Winlink site either.

Andy K3UK