[GCARC] Testing VARA FM Winlink on 2 meters

[John Zaruba Jr]

W2MMD-3 has a smashing signal in Franklinville, +22 db.

73,

John K2ZA


> On Nov 28, 2021, at 21:30, KA2YNT Todd <ka2ynt at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>  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
> [image: 🛰]
> 
>> 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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