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But first, I'd like to introduce Pat ON2AD @on2ad.pat to all the VarAC users who joined us over the past year and may not know how much he has contributed to our community.

Pat was one of the early VarAC pioneers. Back then, he realized something was missing, something developers like me often overlook: a comprehensive user manual.

Being a top-notch technical writer, Pat volunteered to create the official VarAC User Manual. Not just in one language, but in three: English, German, and Dutch.

Since then, he has updated the manuals for every single VarAC release. Year after year, release after release, the manuals kept growing, improving, and becoming more comprehensive. Today, they stand at 158 pages of pure gold.

So why am I taking my hat off to Pat today?

The latest VarAC release introduced a significant UI refresh. Many of the screenshots in the manual no longer matched the new interface. I told Pat there was no need to update everything just because of some rounded corners and visual improvements.

But I should have known better.

Pat is a perfectionist. His manuals have to be first-class.

So, despite the release being only a few days old, he put in an incredible amount of work and has already published fully updated editions in all three languages, with refreshed screenshots throughout.

Pat, I truly take my hat off to you. I deeply admire your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the VarAC community. VarAC simply wouldn't be the same without your work.

Everyone, please help me thank Pat. Give this post a 👍, leave him a comment, and show him how much his efforts are appreciated. He absolutely deserves it.

You can find the updated manuals here:

https://www.varac-hamradio.com/post/varac-user-manuals