Due to my old PC, I use EA5HVK's VARA Chat instead of VarAC. I have made several good QSOs. I have learned where to tune based on a CQ callsign -dash number such as 1 to 5 or 11 to 15 and the 750 Hz slots. Questions: 1) What does a -9 mean and is there a way to know where to tune? On VARA in monitor mode I can see various digit codes so wonder if that can indicate the slot for a -9 CQ? 2) Is it ok to use the broadcast feature, in VARA Chat, to say "CQ CQ" and where I'm listing? It has worked for me but want to follow any guidelines. When I can afford a new PC I'll upgrade to the nice VarAC program. Any helpful info or suggested documents to read is appreciated. 73 de N4SG