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New VARA FM 11-18-25 update?

Hi:

Noticed a new VARA 4.3.9 dated 11-18-2025. a change file size from previous 4.3.9 exists. Anyone can tell how functionality changed?


https://downloads.winlink.org/VARA%20Products/


Or if there is changelog. This aspect Jose should improve, IMO.


Regards!


Edfel

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v4.3.9 (18/11/2025)


Added Yaesu FTX-1 in the PTT Menu

Can VarAC gateway between two VARA FM LANs?

I'm working on a book that will feature VARA FM as a chapter, and VarAC as another chapter.


It occurs to me that there are situations where it could be advantageous to have sepearate VARA FM local area networks in the same area that don't "see" each other. Example, a group of high power VARA FM WIDE stations operating on a UHF frequency, and another group of VARA FM WIDE / NARROW stations operating on VHF.


I understand that VARA FM WIDE and VARA FM NARROW stations can interoperate on the same frequency.


In my hoped-for scenario, two VARA FM applications (with different radios connected) could "recognize" each other as a VARA FM digipeater and thus forward all VARA FM data between two VARA FM LANs.


But, I don't see such a capabiity in the VARA FM application. Thus I'm wondering if such a capability exists in VarAC because most…


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irad d
irad d
Oct 10

Yes. Doable. This is exactly what VarAC cluster is. Search for more info on this forum about VarAC cluster. It can be used to transfer data between Difference VARA modems that works on different modes and bands acting as cross-band Email gateway for example

73s and good luck with your book.

Irad 4Z1AC

iand_03
iand_03

Program Development Addition Suggestion

How difficult would it be for the developers to create server capabilities with this program for use over 2m? Could user created folders within the VArac program folder be accessible to connecting stations where they could upload or download files? I think this could be really awesome for people running 9600 baud capable machines.

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irad d
irad d
Sep 02

A "BBS"-Like feature was already submitted in the past. and it is on the roadmap.

73s

991A 6M(or 10M) will not tx using Vara FM while in VarAC

I can tx on 6M while in usb, but not while in FM or D-FM. There is no audio output showing while on FM/D-FM. 991A has been mars mod. Input/output devices are correct. Vox is on. Tried switching #72 and 109 back and forth between USB and Data with no change.


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