would it be possible to set an away indicator when a beacon is sent? This would be really great to prevent unnecessary band width usage and time spent.
99% of beacons are away beacons. no real need to have a specific flag.
most users let VarAC handle the away automatically. meaning that if you do not touch VarAC automatically set the away status. There is no many reasons for people to play with VarAC unless they are engaging in QSO or calling CQ. all other tasks are short term and sporadic. Do in the end - most beacons you try to connect you will find they are AWAY. I guess you noticed it yourself so it would be a waste of emission to tell everyone the obvious. I do use Beacons to connect friends and leave them VMails.
99% of beacons are away beacons. no real need to have a specific flag.
most users let VarAC handle the away automatically. meaning that if you do not touch VarAC automatically set the away status. There is no many reasons for people to play with VarAC unless they are engaging in QSO or calling CQ. all other tasks are short term and sporadic. Do in the end - most beacons you try to connect you will find they are AWAY. I guess you noticed it yourself so it would be a waste of emission to tell everyone the obvious. I do use Beacons to connect friends and leave them VMails.
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Irad