Just learning VarAC now and your video was a Great Leap Forward for me. Especially the computer work. Finally have the second modem (monitor) going. Thanks.
Thank you, I sincerely appreciate it and thanks for commenting. I am on 40 Meters in the evening, 00UTC to 01UTC Operating with 25 watts into a G5RV up 30’. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR
I also use an ICOM IC-7300 and HRD and both rig control and audio via the USB cable is COM-6. I set it up like your video but under RIG Control and VARA Configurations, when I specify the CAT Configuration port as COM6, it fails when I select the TEST button. On the other hand, when I select a different frequency on the main page, the radio responds correctly by going to the selected frequency. I have set it up with both a main and monitor and they seem to be working but it shows Disconnected at the bottom right corner. I see you on 20m so maybe I will give it a try as my first contact.
It’s good to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. The way I’m using it I cannot have HRD rig control connected at the same time VarAC is connected to the radio. I shut down HRD rig control and allow VarAC to control the rig. I just leave HRD logbook open. That’s all that’s needed. I’ll have another video up shortly. 73 and good DX!
Very informative, I am a novice to this mode. downloaded both programs, however with the VARAC program install, when I click on setup for Rig and etc. I get the Exception error for a missing DLL file pertaining to CAT file missing, because for some reason the list of rigs on the CAT setup are missing, I got to figure that one out.
Good to hear from you and thank you for committing. I have heard of that one, but try the forum, it has been helpful to me. 73 and good DX! www.varac-hamradio.com/account/notifications?origin=notification
Thanks Rich, I know you use Log4OM and wondering how you run both and not have a port conflict with the rig. I use Hamlib with Log4OM but VarAC is not happy.
Thanks for commenting here Joseph. The easy way is to just disconnect CAT in Log4OM and I'm doing that more often, otherwise, it also works with the setup I'm using with, VSPE, Vfview and Log4OM. VSPE splits the physical COM port. So I start VSPE, Wfview, Log4OM (HamLib) and then VarAC. Good to hear from you, 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR
it’s great to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. That’s a great question. Vara HF is a little bit more complicated because you’ll be using two programs. I think JS8Call is easier for most people. As far as activity on the bands with these modes, it’s a little scarce. Both can be excellent in poor conditions though. 73 and good DX!
Thanks for the video! 73 PD1MV
Great to hear from you Martin and thank you for taking time to comment. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR
Just learning VarAC now and your video was a Great Leap Forward for me. Especially the computer work. Finally have the second modem (monitor) going. Thanks.
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. Good luck and best 73!
Super helpful, I will use this video to help me out when I get my HF radio.🍻👍🇦🇺
Thanks for the video Rich. I set up my system according to your video. Now a real test is to see if I have it all together. Happy Easter K9LDO
RR Ken. I have been on 20 and 40 Meters making contacts here and there. No real DX yet. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR
Excellent video, thanks for your time doing this!
Thank you, I sincerely appreciate it and thanks for commenting. I am on 40 Meters in the evening, 00UTC to 01UTC Operating with 25 watts into a G5RV up 30’. 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR
Thanks just set it up few extra hints were a great help. Cheers vk5cz..
Great to hear!
Excellent video, Rich!!
Thank you! It's good to hear from you and thank you for commenting. 73 and good DX!
Thank you i am on air now
Thank you for commenting and best 73 and good DX!
Right on
Very intuitive as always. Question : Where did you get port 8350 for vara monitor path? Looking forward to your next video on log40m integration 👍🏻
Good to hear from you and thanks for commenting. 8350 was in the online guide (manual). 73 and Good DX, Rich K0PIR
Thanks for the helpful video, OM 73 DE KA8SYV
Thank you for commenting. Best 73!
Thanks so much !!! WU3D
Thanks for commenting and I have more coming. Best 73!
I also use an ICOM IC-7300 and HRD and both rig control and audio via the USB cable is COM-6. I set it up like your video but under RIG Control and VARA Configurations, when I specify the CAT Configuration port as COM6, it fails when I select the TEST button. On the other hand, when I select a different frequency on the main page, the radio responds correctly by going to the selected frequency. I have set it up with both a main and monitor and they seem to be working but it shows Disconnected at the bottom right corner. I see you on 20m so maybe I will give it a try as my first contact.
It’s good to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. The way I’m using it I cannot have HRD rig control connected at the same time VarAC is connected to the radio. I shut down HRD rig control and allow VarAC to control the rig. I just leave HRD logbook open. That’s all that’s needed. I’ll have another video up shortly. 73 and good DX!
I also only have HRD logbook open and not HRD rig control. That is why I am confused with the conflict indication.@@HamRadioAdventures
@@markrowell7242 the test button failed for me too, but it works when I am operating. VarAC controls the radio fine when I’m using the program.
Very informative, I am a novice to this mode. downloaded both programs, however with the VARAC program install, when I click on setup for Rig and etc. I get the Exception error for a missing DLL file pertaining to CAT file missing, because for some reason the list of rigs on the CAT setup are missing, I got to figure that one out.
Good to hear from you and thank you for committing. I have heard of that one, but try the forum, it has been helpful to me. 73 and good DX! www.varac-hamradio.com/account/notifications?origin=notification
Thanks Rich, I know you use Log4OM and wondering how you run both and not have a port conflict with the rig. I use Hamlib with Log4OM but VarAC is not happy.
Thanks for commenting here Joseph. The easy way is to just disconnect CAT in Log4OM and I'm doing that more often, otherwise, it also works with the setup I'm using with, VSPE, Vfview and Log4OM. VSPE splits the physical COM port. So I start VSPE, Wfview, Log4OM (HamLib) and then VarAC. Good to hear from you, 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR
Why do rename or name a folder VARA - MON, I did the install of VaraHF and there is no folder like this created.
How does this compare to js8call?
it’s great to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. That’s a great question. Vara HF is a little bit more complicated because you’ll be using two programs. I think JS8Call is easier for most people. As far as activity on the bands with these modes, it’s a little scarce. Both can be excellent in poor conditions though. 73 and good DX!
@@HamRadioAdventures Thank you for replying! I downloaded and setup both programs. Hope to catch you on sometime!