Subj : VARA Modem
To   : echicken
From : Xerxes
Date : Wed Feb 23 2022 09:45:00

  Re: VARA Modem
  By: echicken to InfectedBootSector on Sun Feb 20 2022 04:44 am

 >   Re: VARA Modem
 >   By: InfectedBootSector to All on Sat Feb 19 2022 21:35:00
 >
 >  In> Anyone out there using VARA Modem for Packet BBS use? If so, do you
 >  In> feel comfortable replacing your hardware with it? I'm tempted to
 >  In> downsize my considerable PK232 collection but haven't put much time on
 >  In> VARA yet...
 >
 > I'd like to know more about it. I'm not familiar with the VARA modem and a
 > quick search turns up ... bits of information scattered all over the place,
 > in keeping with frustrating amateur tradition.
 >
 > Will this modem be compatible with remote stations that currently connect to
 > your PK232(s)?
 >
 > Have you tried it? Anything making you feel wary of using it more?

I use VARA Modem for my Winlink station.  It's pretty speedy particularly in WIDE mode if you have a radio/gear that can support it.  It's not traditional packet and a PK232 or other TNC is won't work with it.

The only BBS software that I know that uses it and supports it is BPQ32 which is Ham Radio focused.  For the uninitiated BPQ32 has a pretty steep learning curve.

73,

Tom KN6Q


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