Hi All: Although my radio is not set up for CAT, it has two VFOs. I set one for the calling frequency and one for the slot 3 frequency. I called CQ and then pushed the VFO button and went to the slot frequency. K9STG connected to me on slot 3 and we had a good QSO. It was fun. VARAC is an interesting mode. 73 Brian

Hi All: I recently installed and configured VarAC. I can decode broadcast announcements and ping other stations. However, when I call CQ and another station connects with me, we disconnect after several seconds. This happens even if I and the other station have strong signals. My set up is as follows: • TS-590 transceiver • PC running Windows 10 • A RIGBlaster Advantage interface between the PC and radio • 50W transmit power • End-fed wire antenna. Any idea what the problem is? Attached is a screenshot of my VarAC GUI following an unsuccessful QSO attempt. The log file is appended below. 73 Brian, KD6NRP 01:51:15 > <STARTING CQ CALL ON 40m> 01:51:15 > CQ DE KD6NRP 01:51:25 > CQ DE KD6NRP 01:51:35 > STANDING BY ON SLOT 4 01:51:36 > < END OF CQ CALL > 01:53:46 > CONNECTED TO KE4ZDJ (BANDWIDTH 500) 01:54:00 KE4ZDJ> <R-08> 01:54:00 > PING RESULT: -08dB 01:54:11 > QSO SUMMARY: Frequency: 7.102.000 (40m) Duration: 00:00:24 01:54:11 > DISCONNECTED FROM KE4ZDJ 02:22:22 > INCOMING CONNECTION REQUEST. Still don't know who that is. 02:22:48 > CONNECTED TO KE4ZDJ (BANDWIDTH 500) 02:23:06 KD6NRP> de KD6NRP <R-17> 02:23:13 KE4ZDJ> <QSYU> 02:23:13 > <<QSY UP 750Hz⬆ INVITATION RECEIVED>> 02:23:22 > QSO SUMMARY: Frequency: 7.105.000 (40m) Duration: 00:00:33 02:23:22 > DISCONNECTED FROM KE4ZDJ 02:24:17 > CONNECTED TO KE4ZDJ (BANDWIDTH 500) 02:24:34 > QSO SUMMARY: Frequency: 7.105.000 (40m) Duration: 00:00:17 02:24:34 > DISCONNECTED FROM KE4ZDJ