[aprssig] tapr 30 Meter VARA Tests

[Stephen H Smith]

On 12/17/2023 1:22 PM, Jim Sanford wrote:
>
> Can someone point me to what VARA is?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
> wb4gcs at amsat.org
>

VARA is a relatively new soundcard-based  "digi-mode". it is essentially a 
software-based modem or "TNC" that can work reliably at extremely low 
signal-to-noise ratios. With a strong signal, it can achieve speeds exceeding 
1200 baud packet in a 500 Hz CW bandwidth on HF/SSB.   VARA is only a modem - 
some application software with an IP or KISS link like a messaging app or email 
needs to run on top of it.

Some details on VARA and how to mate it with APRS applications is here on my  
website:

<http://WA8LMF.net/VARAforAPRS>    Shows using APRS clients with VARA as a 
vastly superior means of HF APRS beaconing.


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