From WA8LMF2 at aol.com  Sat Apr 18 15:54:15 2026
From: WA8LMF2 at aol.com (Stephen H Smith)
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:54:15 -0400
Subject: [aprssig] Announcing the VARAtrack APRS-over-VARA APRS Tracker
References: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22.ref@aol.com>
Message-ID: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22@aol.com>

Several years and 15,000 miles of  road-trip drive-testing,  using the VARA 
high-performance HF modem alongside traditional AX.25 HF packet,  has shown 
VARA to be orders of magnitude superior for reliably transmitting APRS position 
reports on HF.

VARA exists exclusively as a Windows-based sound-card  "soft modem" - the only 
way to do APRS-over-VARA has been to use a mobile laptop or Windows tablet in 
the vehicle. No simple hardware-only solution analogous to the Byonics 
TinyTrack for classic packet exists.

Recently, very inexpensive (starting at USD $139) tiny Windows-based 
ultra-compact computers known as "stick PCs" have become available. These 
devices are very small fully-functional 64-bit Intel-based quad-core PCs. They 
include 4 USB-C ports, 1GB Ethernet port, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5, a Realtek HD 
sound system, and 4K-capable HDMI video. Further, these devices run directly 
from 12 VDC, making them ideal for mobile applications!

These devices are widely used to drive the 42" monitors displaying menus over 
the counter at fast-food places, and in airports for displaying incoming and 
outgoing flights.  I have now one setup one to operate as a stand-alone 
APRS-over-VARA tracker.

Full details on the VARAtrack setup are on  my website at:

<http://WA8LMF.net/VARA>

Scroll down the page and follow the link on that page for "The VARAtrack".  
  Near the bottom of the VARAtrack page is a link to download a backup image 
file of my entire setup that can be used to restore the entire setup to another 
similar stick PC.

I will demonstrating the VARAtrack at the Dayton Hamvention at my radio trailer 
aka "Studio B" in the Emergency Comms Vehicles Expo.\


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com

EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page: http://wa8lmf.net

Live APRS Mapping on HF & VHF
<http://WA8LMF.net/map>

"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
<http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>

-- APRS over VARA  --
<http://wa8lmf.net/VARA/APRSoverVARA>

HF    APRS-over-VARA
   40M   7.083.5  USB       30M   10.148.2  USB


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From aprssigZbr6 at acarver.net  Mon Apr 20 00:16:07 2026
From: aprssigZbr6 at acarver.net (KF4LVZ)
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:16:07 -0700
Subject: [aprssig] Announcing the VARAtrack APRS-over-VARA APRS Tracker
In-Reply-To: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22@aol.com>
References: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22.ref@aol.com>
 <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22@aol.com>
Message-ID: <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>

Given the increasingly hostile behavior of Microsoft against users of 
Windows, why is this still a Windows-only capability?

What is special about the VARA protocol that is preventing its 
conversion to something that could be run using Linux or other hardware 
solution like an FPGA?

On 2026-04-18 12:54, Stephen H Smith via aprssig wrote:
> Several years and 15,000 miles of  road-trip drive-testing,  using the 
> VARA high-performance HF modem alongside traditional AX.25 HF packet,  
> has shown VARA to be orders of magnitude superior for reliably 
> transmitting APRS position reports on HF.
> 
> VARA exists exclusively as a Windows-based sound-card  "soft modem" - 
> the only way to do APRS-over-VARA has been to use a mobile laptop or 
> Windows tablet in the vehicle. No simple hardware-only solution 
> analogous to the Byonics TinyTrack for classic packet exists.
> 
> Recently, very inexpensive (starting at USD $139) tiny Windows-based 
> ultra-compact computers known as "stick PCs" have become available. 
> These devices are very small fully-functional 64-bit Intel-based quad- 
> core PCs. They include 4 USB-C ports, 1GB Ethernet port, WiFi 5, 
> Bluetooth 5, a Realtek HD sound system, and 4K-capable HDMI video. 
> Further, these devices run directly from 12 VDC, making them ideal for 
> mobile applications!
> 
> These devices are widely used to drive the 42" monitors displaying menus 
> over the counter at fast-food places, and in airports for displaying 
> incoming and outgoing flights.  I have now one setup one to operate as a 
> stand-alone APRS-over-VARA tracker.
> 
> Full details on the VARAtrack setup are on  my website at:
> 
> <http://WA8LMF.net/VARA>
> 
> Scroll down the page and follow the link on that page for "The 
> VARAtrack".   Near the bottom of the VARAtrack page is a link to 
> download a backup image file of my entire setup that can be used to 
> restore the entire setup to another similar stick PC.
> 
> I will demonstrating the VARAtrack at the Dayton Hamvention at my radio 
> trailer aka "Studio B" in the Emergency Comms Vehicles Expo.\
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com
> 
> EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
> Home Page: http://wa8lmf.net
> 
> Live APRS Mapping on HF & VHF
> <http://WA8LMF.net/map>
> 
> "Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
> <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>
> 
> -- APRS over VARA  --
> <http://wa8lmf.net/VARA/APRSoverVARA>
> 
> HF    APRS-over-VARA
>    40M   7.083.5  USB       30M   10.148.2  USB
> 
> 
> -
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> aprssig mailing list
> aprssig at lists.tapr.org
> http://lists.tapr.org/mailman/listinfo/aprssig_lists.tapr.org


From w2ev at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 20 05:46:21 2026
From: w2ev at yahoo.com (Ev Tupis)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:46:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [aprssig] Announcing the VARAtrack APRS-over-VARA APRS Tracker
In-Reply-To: <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>
References: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22.ref@aol.com>
 <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22@aol.com>
 <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>
Message-ID: <527135881.961610.1776678381910@mail.yahoo.com>

 Hi Alex,Though I don't speak for Stephen nor am I involved in his VARA work, I'll chime in as similar sentiments have been expressed in other projects I've been involved in, in the past.  Several items come to mind.
If one wants the largest possible audience for a product, they use the platform that the audience uses.
Proof-of-concept is done using the easiest platform for the developer to develop upon and transition to the largest possible audience.
Once proven, development spokes become easier for development partners to step forward and to work in partnership with the pioneering developer to assure cross-platform consistency.
Though Stephen is highly skilled, it sounds to me that you have the knowledge and resources to be a development partner.  The question in return would be, "would you be willing to work with Stephen to advance the items you ask about?"
Sincerely,Ev, W2EV

    On Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:18:11 AM EDT, KF4LVZ <aprssigzbr6 at acarver.net> wrote:  
 
 Given the increasingly hostile behavior of Microsoft against users of 
Windows, why is this still a Windows-only capability?

What is special about the VARA protocol that is preventing its 
conversion to something that could be run using Linux or other hardware 
solution like an FPGA?

On 2026-04-18 12:54, Stephen H Smith via aprssig wrote:
> Several years and 15,000 miles of  road-trip drive-testing,  using the 
> VARA high-performance HF modem alongside traditional AX.25 HF packet,  
> has shown VARA to be orders of magnitude superior for reliably 
> transmitting APRS position reports on HF.
> 
> VARA exists exclusively as a Windows-based sound-card  "soft modem" - 
> the only way to do APRS-over-VARA has been to use a mobile laptop or 
> Windows tablet in the vehicle. No simple hardware-only solution 
> analogous to the Byonics TinyTrack for classic packet exists.
> 
> Recently, very inexpensive (starting at USD $139) tiny Windows-based 
> ultra-compact computers known as "stick PCs" have become available. 
> These devices are very small fully-functional 64-bit Intel-based quad- 
> core PCs. They include 4 USB-C ports, 1GB Ethernet port, WiFi 5, 
> Bluetooth 5, a Realtek HD sound system, and 4K-capable HDMI video. 
> Further, these devices run directly from 12 VDC, making them ideal for 
> mobile applications!
> 
> These devices are widely used to drive the 42" monitors displaying menus 
> over the counter at fast-food places, and in airports for displaying 
> incoming and outgoing flights.  I have now one setup one to operate as a 
> stand-alone APRS-over-VARA tracker.
> 
> Full details on the VARAtrack setup are on  my website at:
> 
> <http://WA8LMF.net/VARA>
> 
> Scroll down the page and follow the link on that page for "The 
> VARAtrack".   Near the bottom of the VARAtrack page is a link to 
> download a backup image file of my entire setup that can be used to 
> restore the entire setup to another similar stick PC.
> 
> I will demonstrating the VARAtrack at the Dayton Hamvention at my radio 
> trailer aka "Studio B" in the Emergency Comms Vehicles Expo.\
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com
> 
> EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
> Home Page: http://wa8lmf.net
> 
> Live APRS Mapping on HF & VHF
> <http://WA8LMF.net/map>
> 
> "Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
> <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>
> 
> -- APRS over VARA  --
> <http://wa8lmf.net/VARA/APRSoverVARA>
> 
> HF    APRS-over-VARA
>    40M   7.083.5  USB       30M   10.148.2  USB
> 
> 
> -
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> aprssig mailing list
> aprssig at lists.tapr.org
> http://lists.tapr.org/mailman/listinfo/aprssig_lists.tapr.org


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From wb8skp at gmail.com  Mon Apr 20 08:05:49 2026
From: wb8skp at gmail.com (Denis Barton)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:05:49 -0500
Subject: [aprssig] Announcing the VARAtrack APRS-over-VARA APRS Tracker
In-Reply-To: <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>
References: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22.ref@aol.com>
 <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22@aol.com>
 <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>
Message-ID: <f830a873-6e13-470e-a516-c8b804078b20@gmail.com>

I use the VARA Modem for APRSIS32, Winlink and VarAC. The OS is MX 
Linux. Yes I am using WINE and it is easy to get it to work.

73, Denis

WB8SKP



From k6jq at comcast.net  Mon Apr 20 14:43:33 2026
From: k6jq at comcast.net (Dana Myers)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:43:33 -0700
Subject: [aprssig] Announcing the VARAtrack APRS-over-VARA APRS Tracker
In-Reply-To: <527135881.961610.1776678381910@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22.ref@aol.com>
 <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22@aol.com>
 <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>
 <527135881.961610.1776678381910@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <eae64c4a-f201-45db-9025-9ad84eade5cd@comcast.net>


Hello all,

As far as I know, VARA is proprietary closed-source technology available under license.
I do not know that Stephen is a VARA developer or otherwise has access to the VARA source.

According to Google's AI Overview:

-- begin included text --
No, the VARA HF modem is not open source. It is a proprietary, closed-source software developed by EA5HVK, designed to be used 
with applications like Winlink.
Key details about VARA:

  * Proprietary License: While a free "trial" version exists, full-speed functionality requires a paid license (roughly €64–$75).
  * Windows-Only: It runs natively on Windows, though it can be used on Linux via emulation layers like Wine.
  * Closed Protocol: The modulation technique and protocol details are not published, which is a point of contention regarding the
    open-source spirit of amateur radio.
  * Not Open Source: It is not free software, and the source code is not available to the public.

-- end included text --

So it would appear up to EA5HVK to release and support a version of VARA HF modem on
platforms other than Windows. I have no connection whatsoever to EA5HVK or VARA.

73,
Dana  K6JQ



On 4/20/2026 2:46 AM, Ev Tupis via aprssig wrote:
> Hi Alex,
> Though I don't speak for Stephen nor am I involved in his VARA work, I'll chime in as similar sentiments have been expressed in 
> other projects I've been involved in, in the past.  Several items come to mind.
>
> If one wants the largest possible audience for a product, they use the platform that the audience uses.
>
> Proof-of-concept is done using the easiest platform for the developer to develop upon and transition to the largest possible 
> audience.
>
> Once proven, development spokes become easier for development partners to step forward and to work in partnership with the 
> pioneering developer to assure cross-platform consistency.
>
> Though Stephen is highly skilled, it sounds to me that you have the knowledge and resources to be a development partner.  The 
> question in return would be, "would you be willing to work with Stephen to advance the items you ask about?"
>
> Sincerely,
> Ev, W2EV
>
>
> On Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:18:11 AM EDT, KF4LVZ <aprssigzbr6 at acarver.net> wrote:
>
>
> Given the increasingly hostile behavior of Microsoft against users of
> Windows, why is this still a Windows-only capability?
>
> What is special about the VARA protocol that is preventing its
> conversion to something that could be run using Linux or other hardware
> solution like an FPGA?
>
> On 2026-04-18 12:54, Stephen H Smith via aprssig wrote:
> > Several years and 15,000 miles of road-trip drive-testing,  using the
> > VARA high-performance HF modem alongside traditional AX.25 HF packet,
> > has shown VARA to be orders of magnitude superior for reliably
> > transmitting APRS position reports on HF.
> >
> > VARA exists exclusively as a Windows-based sound-card  "soft modem" -
> > the only way to do APRS-over-VARA has been to use a mobile laptop or
> > Windows tablet in the vehicle. No simple hardware-only solution
> > analogous to the Byonics TinyTrack for classic packet exists.
> >
> > Recently, very inexpensive (starting at USD $139) tiny Windows-based
> > ultra-compact computers known as "stick PCs" have become available.
> > These devices are very small fully-functional 64-bit Intel-based quad-
> > core PCs. They include 4 USB-C ports, 1GB Ethernet port, WiFi 5,
> > Bluetooth 5, a Realtek HD sound system, and 4K-capable HDMI video.
> > Further, these devices run directly from 12 VDC, making them ideal for
> > mobile applications!
> >
> > These devices are widely used to drive the 42" monitors displaying menus
> > over the counter at fast-food places, and in airports for displaying
> > incoming and outgoing flights.  I have now one setup one to operate as a
> > stand-alone APRS-over-VARA tracker.
> >
> > Full details on the VARAtrack setup are on  my website at:
> >
> > <http://WA8LMF.net/VARA <http://WA8LMF.net/VARA>>
> >
> > Scroll down the page and follow the link on that page for "The
> > VARAtrack".   Near the bottom of the VARAtrack page is a link to
> > download a backup image file of my entire setup that can be used to
> > restore the entire setup to another similar stick PC.
> >
> > I will demonstrating the VARAtrack at the Dayton Hamvention at my radio
> > trailer aka "Studio B" in the Emergency Comms Vehicles Expo.\
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com
> >
> > EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
> > Home Page: http://wa8lmf.net
> >
> > Live APRS Mapping on HF & VHF
> > <http://WA8LMF.net/map <http://WA8LMF.net/map>>
> >
> > "Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
> > <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>>
> >
> > -- APRS over VARA  --
> > <http://wa8lmf.net/VARA/APRSoverVARA>
> >
> > HF    APRS-over-VARA
> >    40M   7.083.5  USB       30M  10.148.2  USB
> >
> >
> > -
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > aprssig mailing list
> > aprssig at lists.tapr.org
> > http://lists.tapr.org/mailman/listinfo/aprssig_lists.tapr.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> aprssig mailing list
> aprssig at lists.tapr.org
> http://lists.tapr.org/mailman/listinfo/aprssig_lists.tapr.org
>
> _______________________________________________
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> aprssig at lists.tapr.org
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From steve.stroh at gmail.com  Mon Apr 20 15:54:42 2026
From: steve.stroh at gmail.com (Steve Stroh)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:54:42 -0700
Subject: [aprssig] Announcing the VARAtrack APRS-over-VARA APRS Tracker
In-Reply-To: <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>
References: <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22.ref@aol.com>
 <175c835f-ceca-46ea-a443-5b9437298b22@aol.com>
 <b0220dcf-afe7-4eac-96db-f322b9be016e@acarver.net>
Message-ID: 
 <CAGh1Bg7VpxM90T4NFSqZi6=ioHAoC3ME3hfjE5CRiG+xXD3+BQ@mail.gmail.com>

First, kudos to WA8LMF for his development of VARAtrack. It’s an
interesting development (to be mentioned in Zero Retries soon).

...

Simply… the developer of VARA has chosen to release VARA only on Windows.

Yes, VARA HF / FM can be run on other operating systems under Windows
emulation. But, many (including me) consider doing so even more “overhead”
than running native Windows in a small appliance computer that can be
dedicated to VARA, exactly like what WA8LMF has identified.

As to why use VARA HF… it’s the most advanced / robust / fastest data
transfer mode available for Amateur Radio HF bands (other than Pactor 4
which is only available in an expensive embedded modem appliance).

I discussed this issue in Zero Retries 0247 -
https://www.zeroretries.org/p/zero-retries-0247, in relation to VARA FM,
but the broad issues apply equally to VARA HF also.

One potential alternative to VARA HF is Mercury -
https://github.com/Rhizomatica/mercury but it’s not yet as mature, usable,
or as fast as VARA HF.


Steve Stroh N8GNJ


On Apr 19, 2026 at 21:16:07, KF4LVZ <aprssigZbr6 at acarver.net> wrote:

> Given the increasingly hostile behavior of Microsoft against users of
> Windows, why is this still a Windows-only capability?
>
> What is special about the VARA protocol that is preventing its
> conversion to something that could be run using Linux or other hardware
> solution like an FPGA?
>
>

-- 
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steve.stroh at gmail.com

For Amateur Radio / Zero Retries / Conference:
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From WA8LMF2 at aol.com  Mon Apr 20 16:05:37 2026
From: WA8LMF2 at aol.com (Stephen H Smith)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:05:37 -0400
Subject: [aprssig] Announcing the VARAtrack APRS-over-VARA APRS Tracker
In-Reply-To: <72c780eb-97e0-494b-9384-8022af018a3e@aol.com>
References: <72c780eb-97e0-494b-9384-8022af018a3e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <b9ec6fed-6d7f-44c7-a543-7d8d5914ee43@aol.com>


On 4/20/2026 2:43 PM, Dana Myers via aprssig wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> As far as I know, VARA is proprietary closed-source technology available 
> under license.
> I do not know that Stephen is a VARA developer or otherwise has access to the 
> VARA source.
>
I am NOT a VARA developer!   I have just integrated the existing VARA 
application into a minimal Windows 10 setup on a very small cheap "stick 
computer" that runs on 12 VDC. This creates the functional equivalent, of a 
Byonics TinyTrack on classic packet APRS,  for APRS-over-VARA beaconing in a 
mobile setup.  Without having to tie up an entire laptop.

Igate infrastructure is now in place and "ready for prime time" on both 30 and 
40 meters. You should be now able to beacon, and be heard, anywhere in North 
America with vastly greater reliability than on classic 30M packet APRS.

An install image of the entire setup that includes VARA and the three other 
applications required is downloadable from my website.  This allows you to 
restore a turnkey ready-to-run copy of the setup on another similar stick 
computer.    You will still have to register/activate VARA and UIview through 
their usual channels.

[If you have already registered/activated VARA and/or UIview under the same 
call sign on other systems, the same personal info & "magic numbers" will work 
on this system.]


Full details are here on my website:

<http://WA8LMF.net/VARAtrack>


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com

EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page: http://wa8lmf.net

Live APRS Mapping on HF & VHF
<http://WA8LMF.net/map>

"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
<http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>

-- APRS over VARA  --
<http://wa8lmf.net/VARA/APRSoverVARA>

HF    APRS-over-VARA
   40M   7.083.5  USB       30M   10.148.2  USB


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From cak at dimebank.com  Mon Apr 20 16:10:43 2026
From: cak at dimebank.com (Christopher A Kantarjiev)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:10:43 -0700
Subject: [aprssig] TH-D7 setup for sale
Message-ID: <49514516-0a80-4c9c-8ec7-7dc8b93c8acc@dimebank.com>

I haven't touched this rig for quite a while. I know that it's far from 
the most modern, but I found it a useful setup to quickly mount in a 
vehicle or to walk around with.

See photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/BgRtLttPLWrNP5L77

Includes the radio, a charge cradle, the Garmin eTrex I used with it, 
lots and lots and lots of cabling, a couple of batteries, manuals, 
various antennas, and a car mount cradle setup. Feel free to ask me 
about any of the photos or ask for additional photos.

I see some ads for $250 for just the radio and charger; I'd be more than 
happy to get that for the whole setup ... but feel free to make me an offer.

I'll ship if I have to, but I'd rather hand it off in the Bay Area (I'm 
in Palo Alto).

VY 73 de chris K6DBG

From WA8LMF2 at aol.com  Mon Apr 20 21:30:44 2026
From: WA8LMF2 at aol.com (Stephen H Smith)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:30:44 -0400
Subject: [aprssig] VARAtrack Update
References: <947b70c8-f791-4752-b2c5-a67807819115.ref@aol.com>
Message-ID: <947b70c8-f791-4752-b2c5-a67807819115@aol.com>

I discovered a possible oversight in the Windows Scheduler settings in the 
VARAtrack image I posted on my Website Saturday afternoon.  I have now 
corrected it, along with updates to two utilities.   The new image, dated  
20april26, is now on my website.    Again, go to my web site at

<http://WA8LMF.net/VARAtrack>

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the link "Clone This Setup"  .  
  The download link is near the top of the resulting page.


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Stephen H. Smith wa8lmf (at) aol.com

EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page: http://wa8lmf.net

Live APRS Mapping on HF & VHF
<http://WA8LMF.net/map>

"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
<http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>

-- APRS over VARA  --
<http://wa8lmf.net/VARA/APRSoverVARA>

HF    APRS-over-VARA
   40M   7.083.5  USB       30M   10.148.2  USB


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From cak at dimebank.com  Mon Apr 27 15:19:13 2026
From: cak at dimebank.com (Christopher A Kantarjiev)
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:19:13 -0700
Subject: [aprssig] TH-D7 setup for sale
In-Reply-To: <49514516-0a80-4c9c-8ec7-7dc8b93c8acc@dimebank.com>
References: <49514516-0a80-4c9c-8ec7-7dc8b93c8acc@dimebank.com>
Message-ID: <a4981fd9-2d6a-4756-9bcb-7f5f575f59dd@dimebank.com>

Well, based on the activity on the Google Photos link, a lot of people 
are curious ... but no one is willing to plunk down any cash (or, at 
least, not my hoped-for price and also not make an offer).

I guess I'm not very surprised.

What I really want is for this not to be e-waste. So if you want to play 
with it, make me an offer. Any offer. Even "I'll pay you shipping" as an 
offer - though I *think* it's worth more than $0 ...

Thanks.

VY 73 de chris K6DBG

On 4/20/26 1:10 PM, Christopher A Kantarjiev wrote:
> I haven't touched this rig for quite a while. I know that it's far from 
> the most modern, but I found it a useful setup to quickly mount in a 
> vehicle or to walk around with.
> 
> See photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/BgRtLttPLWrNP5L77
> 
> Includes the radio, a charge cradle, the Garmin eTrex I used with it, 
> lots and lots and lots of cabling, a couple of batteries, manuals, 
> various antennas, and a car mount cradle setup. Feel free to ask me 
> about any of the photos or ask for additional photos.
> 
> I see some ads for $250 for just the radio and charger; I'd be more than 
> happy to get that for the whole setup ... but feel free to make me an 
> offer.
> 
> I'll ship if I have to, but I'd rather hand it off in the Bay Area (I'm 
> in Palo Alto).
> 
> VY 73 de chris K6DBG


From stprovost at provtechs.com  Tue Apr 28 12:07:55 2026
From: stprovost at provtechs.com (stprovost provtechs.com)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:07:55 +0000
Subject: [aprssig] Th-D7 offer
In-Reply-To: 
 <mailman.1.1777392002.1308290.aprssig_lists.tapr.org@lists.tapr.org>
References: 
 <mailman.1.1777392002.1308290.aprssig_lists.tapr.org@lists.tapr.org>
Message-ID: 
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Hello: I can offer you $50 for the whole kit.
thanks
Stephen AC8QE

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:19:13 -0700
From: Christopher A Kantarjiev <cak at dimebank.com>
To: aprssig at lists.tapr.org
Subject: Re: [aprssig] TH-D7 setup for sale
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Well, based on the activity on the Google Photos link, a lot of people
are curious ... but no one is willing to plunk down any cash (or, at
least, not my hoped-for price and also not make an offer).

I guess I'm not very surprised.

What I really want is for this not to be e-waste. So if you want to play
with it, make me an offer. Any offer. Even "I'll pay you shipping" as an
offer - though I *think* it's worth more than $0 ...

Thanks.

VY 73 de chris K6DBG

On 4/20/26 1:10 PM, Christopher A Kantarjiev wrote:
> I haven't touched this rig for quite a while. I know that it's far from
> the most modern, but I found it a useful setup to quickly mount in a
> vehicle or to walk around with.
>
> See photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/BgRtLttPLWrNP5L77
>
> Includes the radio, a charge cradle, the Garmin eTrex I used with it,
> lots and lots and lots of cabling, a couple of batteries, manuals,
> various antennas, and a car mount cradle setup. Feel free to ask me
> about any of the photos or ask for additional photos.
>
> I see some ads for $250 for just the radio and charger; I'd be more than
> happy to get that for the whole setup ... but feel free to make me an
> offer.
>
> I'll ship if I have to, but I'd rather hand it off in the Bay Area (I'm
> in Palo Alto).
>
> VY 73 de chris K6DBG


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From WA8LMF2 at aol.com  Tue Apr 28 15:22:06 2026
From: WA8LMF2 at aol.com (Stephen H Smith)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:22:06 -0400
Subject: [aprssig] VARAtrack APRS at Dayton
References: <55883566-db73-4468-9041-ec99c82fc436.ref@aol.com>
Message-ID: <55883566-db73-4468-9041-ec99c82fc436@aol.com>

It now appears that I will NOT  be doing the formal presentation on  
APRS-over-VARA  (and introducing the VARAtrack to the ham public) at the Dayton 
Hamvention next month as planned. The show committee wanted to slot me into a 
seminar room at 9:00 AM Sunday,  after 90% of the attendees (including myself) 
had already left Saturday evening!      I am on standby if a time slot for 
presentations opens up at the last minute on Friday or Saturday.

But...  I WILL be showing the VARAtrack in my radio trailer a.k.a. "Studio B" 
which will be appearing,  for the 4th year,  in the Emergency Comms Vehicles 
Expo at Hamvention. I will be there all day Friday and Saturday.

Further, I will have flash drives of the VARAtrack system setup images 
available.  If you bring a suitable stick PC as described on my website at:

<http://WA8LMF.net/VARA/VARAtrack>

I will be able to load/configure the VARAtrack setup into your stick, 
on-the-spot in Studio B.

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Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com

-- APRS over VARA  --
<http://wa8lmf.net/VARA/APRSoverVARA>

HF    APRS-over-VARA   Frequencies
*40M   7.083.5  USB       30M   10.148.2  USB*

EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page: http://wa8lmf.net

Live APRS Mapping on HF & VHF
<http://WA8LMF.net/map>

"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
<http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>




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