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Broadcasts require a 2nd TX


I’m having an odd problem with Broadcasts

Rig info:

Yaesu FT-710, Flrig 2.0.06, Windows 10 Desktop


I run mostly in Emcomm mode and have noticed that my <EC> weren’t getting responses when I knew for a fact that others were hearing them. Digging deeper, I validated with with multiple operators that they can “hear” my transmission audio but it never decodes on their side.


I then learned that if I send a second duplicate <EC> it will decode properly by those that can hear it and they will respond.


Further testing, I’ve found that the same applies to other broadcast messages that I send. The first one is never decodable at the other end, but the second duplicate that I send is decoded.


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irad d
irad d
2 days ago

It does sound like a delay in your PTT kicking in occasionally. I heard some sounds like this on the band. VARA requies fast PTT enablement. This is why VOX is not a good option (I assume you dont do that). It can also be over modulation on transmitting. Best to enable MONITOR on your rig and hear the actual sound. and see if you hear the sound cut off at the begining.

V13 Installer ?

VarAC v13 download zip file gives me some files but NOT the installer executable. Am I missing something? Where do I find the Installer version?

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irad d
irad d
2 days ago

There are 2 ways to install VArAC. An installed (exe file) or a self depolyed (ZIP). Chose the download file that is approproiate for you. Best to use the installer as it takes cares of upgrading the right stuff when needed. You can download it from the main VArAC website under the download sectrion. 73s

Flex 8600 and VarAC video stream

If anybody is interested in watching SmartSDR and VarAC running, I am streaming my PC desktop full time here https://twitch.tv/k5cg


You can work my station and see the interaction from my end.

 

Danny

K5CG

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irad d
irad d
2 days ago

NICE :) just connected and watched it. I will put it in my quick dial :)

Strange TX behaviour

Today I received a B roadcast Message. And I really was astonished to see that my TRX (FT 710) changed to tx and was given an answer.

ree

Well, I was happy that in that moment the trx was connected to a proper antenna and not to something else. I am new to VarAC, but I am sure I never gave any permission/order to go to auto-transmit. I guess it has something to do with V-mail, which I have not activated. Reading the manual give no clear indication of auto-tx out of control of the user.

I know, there are functions of that kind, but I have to activate it. Then it is my responsibility.

I expect, when I set up a new system, I have to give the permission to auto-transmit, at least one time.

- Where I can switch off this off function?

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irad d
irad d
2 days ago

You can disable specific features if you want or disable all out going transmission using the "PTT Disable" on the main screen

ree

This is how you can disable the path finder responses under the setting


ree

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