[GCARC] Testing VARA FM Winlink on 2 meters

[KA2YNT Todd]

 I was able to connect to W2MMD-3 (145.030) VARA FM/WinLink with 5W IC-705
-attic vertical dipole in Brooklawn about 12 miles north of the clubhouse.
Let me know what else I can do.
-- 
73
Todd KA2YNT
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On Sun, Nov 28, 2021 at 2:48 PM Jon Pearce <jon at pearcefamily.org> wrote:

> The Skunkworks team working on the WinLink system is evaluating options
> for upgrading the VARA FM system, and specifically whether we should focus
> on 2 meters or 70 cm as the operating band. Two meters offers greater range
> but also presents a significantly greater technical challenge in
> collocating the VARA and APRS stations on the same antenna when both
> operate on the same wavelength. Solving that problem will involve
> significant time and cost. Using 70 cm eliminates that issue but may also
> limit the range of the station. Before moving forward with either band we
> wanted to test the difference that the frequency made when using the same
> antenna from the same location on the remaining section of the Clubhouse
> VHF tower.
>
> For the next two weeks we’ve shut down the APRS station and have moved the
> VARA FM station to 145.03. Stations who have been working with VARA FM  as
> well as anyone else who’s interested are encouraged to try connecting to
> the W2MMD-3 gateway  on this frequency. This will give us guidance on how
> to proceed.
>
> Thanks
>
> 73 de Jon WB2MNF
>
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