This thread caught y attention as it is the same problem that I am having with my system.
My Set up:
Radio: Kenwood TS-480 SAT
Computer: ASUS Model 512J Notebook PC Running Windows 10 Up to Date
Rig Conrol OMNIRIG
Radio Interface SignaLink USB
Before Downloading VarAC, I noticed a prerequisite stating the following:
VarAC prerequisites
VARA-HF 4.6.9 or higher / VARA-FM 4.2.7
Optional: OmniRig but only V1.2I am very interested in this thread.
I, also, have a problem with VaraC and VARA HF. When loaded the
VaraC and installed it, neither the VaraC nor the VARA-HF would transmit.
I updated my Vara HF as well as my VARA FM to the prerequisite versions.
The VARA-FM worked well.
The problem is with the VARA-HF. After I downloaded the correct version and installed it, I noticed that when I went to transmit the following indications were noticed:
The SignalLink did not go into Transmit (the RED LED did not come on)
The TS-480SAT would go into TRANSMIT but no transmit power was noted.
After the VARA-HF finished it's calling cycle, it would STOP and the TS480SAT
would drop transmitting.
I did try loading the VarAC and installing it. The program acted exactly as the VARA-HF
in a transition cycle. However, I did not see any call signs, or any CQs being called.
I enlisted the help of a fellow ham and we worked for about 8 hours on the transmitting problem.
We did try the VarAC program on the older version of the VARA-HF program and of course it did not work at all. Our solution was to revert back to an older version of the VARA-HF and delete the VarAC program entirely.
I do not know where to go now with this problem. Could there be a problem with the program and the Kenwood TS-480SAT compatibility? I do not know.
Thanks for listening to me
73, Milford N3WYG