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Consolidated cheat sheet FT-991A with VARA FM Narrow(1200)

Using VarAC with VARA FM Mode on the Yaesu FT-991A via a Single USB Cable. I'm currently using VarAC with VARA FM mode on my Yaesu FT-991A, connecting to the radio with just one USB cable. If you know of a more efficient setup or have any suggestions, please share your insights. Additionally, if you spot any errors or conflicts in this setup, I'd appreciate your input.

Testing with ICOM ID-31Plus handheld, connected to a Digirig Mobile v1.9. Note that the handheld is limited to "Narrow" VARA FM settings. Need to also test using "FM-D" on the FT-991A.

So far, I've successfully managed Chats, CQ CALLS, and Beaconing with both setups. However, I haven't received any broadcasts yet, and I'm unsure if it's an RX or TX problem. I also haven't attempted to send files yet but plan to do so soon.

Kevin JJ1PJI

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KJ7ROX - Rick

Apr 10

Why use VOX for PTT?

My setup works with CAT (only one USB cable also).

KJ7ROX - Rick

Apr 11

Replying to

Hmmmm.... Yes - same radio (991A), but I use CAT for PTT and manually change the freq. I was wondering why, on both Winlink via VaraFM and VarAC via VaraFM that I did not have the ability to control frequency. No biggie for me, I just avoid VOX if I can avoid it and it is not a problem to manually tune the freq. I have attached my markup of your cheat sheet as my $.02 worth. I wonder why it is a tradeoff between CAT and PTT only on VaraFM, not VaraHF?

Kevin Miller

Apr 11

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@KJ7ROX - Rick, Could you share a screenshot of your VARA FM PTT settings with me? I'd like to take a look at your port settings. Thank you for sharing your markup visual notes!😀

@irad d added an AUTO-QSY feature. That looks like fun if the frequency control is working. I'm not sure if anyone else has tried AUTO-QSY on VARA FM yet, but it would be interesting to hear from others who have tested it out. If anyone reading this has tried the VarAC AUTO-QSY feature on VARA FM, please feel free to share your experiences. (Might have to start a new thread)

KJ7ROX - Rick

Apr 11

Replying to

Here are my VARA FM PTT and VARA SETTINGS as used with VarAC-FM. COM4 is my 'Enhanced Port'.

Kevin Miller

Apr 09

PPT -> PTT.😅

FM-D works. Will need to document the settings.

Chats, CQ CALLS, Beaconing, Broadcasts, and file transfer are all working great! 😀

irad d

Apr 09

Thank you very much!

very informative!

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