NOTE: In this video I make an assumption that your radio can handle WIDE or NARROW for transmitting. If you’re unsure your radios WIDE or NARROW, just leave VARA to NARROW please.
I am in need to get a new aprs-k2 cable for my Fengs and might change over to this . I wrote to them and waiting for reply to find out if I will need to order extra cabling or a kit .
I found a vx-3 when I was new ham at my first hamefest. it was in a bag of stuff that included handi mic, charger, programming cable and batteries. Paid 20.00 for the bag.
You can use the TNC on the D75 with any winlink client. I use WoaD on on android all the time . The biggest selling point for the other radios is battery life.
Questions cause I am slowly catching up and experimenting, Question: reasonable distance (miles) to make FM contact? Question: reasonable to expect difficulty making contact to FM site? Last bit of patience before moving to Vara HF. Thx for your great help, advice and guidance.
I got one of these and cables for my QRZ-1 Explorer and my FT-2980. I'm excited to experiment with these. Does APRS ever get used in conjunction with DMR/D-Star/C4FM etc?
Hmm, so basically an AIOC without a serial port. I checked and the AIOC and DigiRig both have the CM108 and are using it for PTT and audio. Not that this is a bad thing. The big difference I see is the AIOC can work with Chirp for programming a radio and the AIOC works well with the Direwolf for APRS as a Igate/Digipeater. Likely the DigiRig would work well as well.
My gosh, this is so much easier on linux. All you have to do is set up a udev rule that keys off of the digirig's USB PID and renames it to "digirig", and then also add a run task to it that launches your sound modem. . .oh, and implement an alternative to winlink since VaraFM doesn't run on Linux without WINE, and screw WINE. That's. . .sarcasm, btw.
I have a question for you. I am going to take my 7300 to a park tomorrow with the Wolfriver coil 17-foot whip. I will be on a deck made of fiberglass. Will my antenna see the radials as elevated radials.. WQ9V
Quick question Josh...what mode do you have the VX-6R? When I do VARA FM with my IC-705 or my IC-9700 I use FM-D. Am I wrong to do this or does plain old FM work just fine. Thanks for your time! 73 KL7CA
Awesome Video! Cant wait to try this with my yaesu. Is there a way to use winlink without a Callsign? I am in the process of getting my technician license, but would like to get setup and familiar in the meantime? Thanks!
What's up? I want your thoughts on the MPU5 radio which basically acts like a mesh network node and can do voice and data. Do you anticipate that type of setup will replace traditional ham radios? Why use a cell company or ISP at all...
Hey Josh quick question,so whats the difference between this model and the original? I have an original with all the cables for Kenwood & Yeasu...... couldn't mine work the same?
Hey Josh, Josh here. I am getting back into this but the last time I ever touched a radio was in the scouts in middle school (25 years ago). I want to get a handheld radio/scanner that has all the bells and whistles whilst I am getting licensed so I kinda explore and figure things out as I progress. What handheld, either radio or scanner, is going to have more of a full coverage and lots of things for me to research and get to know?
Scanners and amateur radios are generally two separate things. With that said, the SDS-100 is a fantastic scanner and check out my videos for reviews of handhelds. The Yasesu FT-5dr has been on sale recently and ICOM ID-50 is new and really nice too
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NOTE: In this video I make an assumption that your radio can handle WIDE or NARROW for transmitting. If you’re unsure your radios WIDE or NARROW, just leave VARA to NARROW please.
I lucked out and saw the tweet. I got one on the way! Thanks for the video showing what i can do!
Good job snagging one!
Cant wait to start trying this out myself! Taking my Amature Radio Technician test today!!
I also received a lite board, love the setup detail in your video. Nice to have 2m packet capability, despite living in canyon
It is incredibly powerful to keep with you!
Looking forward to trying one out. Great info as always. 73
Thanks for the video. I back ordered one today with cables.
been trying this for my FT-2980, Digi-Rig, VARA-FM? cant wait to try these things when I get home, thanks josh,
I have both Icom ID-52A and the Kenwood D75A because it can do Terminal Node through Bluetooth!
Already behind, just ordered the vx-6r, not here yet, and already want to add things to it. XLY is ready becoming suspicious. Thx, more stuff!
I am in need to get a new aprs-k2 cable for my Fengs and might change over to this . I wrote to them and waiting for reply to find out if I will need to order extra cabling or a kit .
Cool stuff Josh!!
I found a vx-3 when I was new ham at my first hamefest. it was in a bag of stuff that included handi mic, charger, programming cable and batteries. Paid 20.00 for the bag.
Damn fine deal!
You can use the TNC on the D75 with any winlink client. I use WoaD on on android all the time . The biggest selling point for the other radios is battery life.
Yes. I made a video on that. But it won’t do Vara, which is the point of this video.
Questions cause I am slowly catching up and experimenting, Question: reasonable distance (miles) to make FM contact? Question: reasonable to expect difficulty making contact to FM site? Last bit of patience before moving to Vara HF. Thx for your great help, advice and guidance.
I got one of these and cables for my QRZ-1 Explorer and my FT-2980. I'm excited to experiment with these. Does APRS ever get used in conjunction with DMR/D-Star/C4FM etc?
Good video on the new digirig!
Have you tried Sound Modem Ext PTT control? PTT.dll option won't activate Tx. VARA FM works great!
Hmm, so basically an AIOC without a serial port. I checked and the AIOC and DigiRig both have the CM108 and are using it for PTT and audio. Not that this is a bad thing. The big difference I see is the AIOC can work with Chirp for programming a radio and the AIOC works well with the Direwolf for APRS as a Igate/Digipeater. Likely the DigiRig would work well as well.
I guess if you re-wire it for a trrs jack or for whichever radio you want to run, sure!
FM Vara and WinLink is big on 2/.70M in Harris County Houston TX ARES
My gosh, this is so much easier on linux.
All you have to do is set up a udev rule that keys off of the digirig's USB PID and renames it to "digirig", and then also add a run task to it that launches your sound modem. . .oh, and implement an alternative to winlink since VaraFM doesn't run on Linux without WINE, and screw WINE.
That's. . .sarcasm, btw.
Sold out before i could order. Sheesh!
I believe he is taking back orders.
Roger that! Thanks! Went ahead and threw in a back-order to get in line! Appreciate the video and the heads up on this!
I have a question for you. I am going to take my 7300 to a park tomorrow with the Wolfriver coil 17-foot whip. I will be on a deck made of fiberglass. Will my antenna see the radials as elevated radials.. WQ9V
Quick question Josh...what mode do you have the VX-6R? When I do VARA FM with my IC-705 or my IC-9700 I use FM-D. Am I wrong to do this or does plain old FM work just fine. Thanks for your time! 73 KL7CA
Plain ole fm works. Try both and see what you prefer.
Would this work with the ICOM IC-2730A?
Can't get this working with my VX-6r. It won't trigger PTT.
Is this similar to the All in one cable, just with a more universal interface?
I don't understand how it does PTT. Is it VOX or is there some other device showing up on the system (eg virtual serial port along the soundcard)?
Awesome Video! Cant wait to try this with my yaesu. Is there a way to use winlink without a Callsign? I am in the process of getting my technician license, but would like to get setup and familiar in the meantime? Thanks!
That thing looks like it would break in about 10 seconds! Why don't they put it into a case for ruggedness?
They likely will… this is a prototype. Note how the DigiRig normally looks and consider that.
What's up? I want your thoughts on the MPU5 radio which basically acts like a mesh network node and can do voice and data. Do you anticipate that type of setup will replace traditional ham radios? Why use a cell company or ISP at all...
They’re $9k and no, they won’t replace ham radio.
Josh most VARA gateways are wide as they offer free use for gateways.
Did you manage to get your antenna vertically polarised? I think you might’ve used a still image in your video.
Awesome.. So the Digirig Lite would be great for making a simple aprs digipeater, right?
Yes, definitely
Hey Josh quick question,so whats the difference between this model and the original? I have an original with all the cables for Kenwood & Yeasu...... couldn't mine work the same?
Yes, the original works the same and does more. The lite is.... lite :D
Would you do this or mobilink what one do you think is easier ?I want to try winlink was thinking about the mobilink for my yaseau and or 878
It would depend on which gateways are in your area. Google “Winlink map” and look at both for your area.
Hey Josh, Josh here. I am getting back into this but the last time I ever touched a radio was in the scouts in middle school (25 years ago). I want to get a handheld radio/scanner that has all the bells and whistles whilst I am getting licensed so I kinda explore and figure things out as I progress. What handheld, either radio or scanner, is going to have more of a full coverage and lots of things for me to research and get to know?
Scanners and amateur radios are generally two separate things. With that said, the SDS-100 is a fantastic scanner and check out my videos for reviews of handhelds. The Yasesu FT-5dr has been on sale recently and ICOM ID-50 is new and really nice too
Thanks for the help Josh!
What cheapest radio you could recommend for that?
Baofeng.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Thanks for prompt reply! Any particular model you'd recommend?
From where to buy the 75 ? Thanks
Any ham radio store.
Can this be done on GMRS?
It cannot.
Those DR minis are sold out.
It should be a back order situation. More are on the way.
Vara being proprietary without an up-to-date specification is effectively encryption at this point.
You can monitor the traffic on the air…
"notice they are all wide... Wide all the way down" yeah except the roughly half that are narrow.
Rattlegram anyone? "RIBBIT" !!
Thanks! De Ka9zrz
Thank you!