I didn’t have the winlink method in mind. Was suggesting just a “best band” indicator once two stations connect based on grid locations and conditions.
Whatever method gets the same results would be fantastic. varac user base is growing and I think that would cut down on frequency congestion, increase efficiency, and improve the overal VarAC experience.
Gotcha. I know that list in Winlink. It is not calculated at the application level. it is distributed by a centralized source that provides updated lists of RMS nodes and propagation forecasts.
With VarAC there is no need for that. Beacons and SNRs are your best friends when it comes to determine if a station is worth trying to connect to. IF you hear someones beacon -21DB it is a good sign your link is not going to be a stable one. No forcast map will change that.
With Winlink, you dont have a center CF where all RMS are beaconing so you dont really know if you can hear them ok or not. Therefore it is required for winlink.
I didn’t have the winlink method in mind. Was suggesting just a “best band” indicator once two stations connect based on grid locations and conditions.
Whatever method gets the same results would be fantastic. varac user base is growing and I think that would cut down on frequency congestion, increase efficiency, and improve the overal VarAC experience.