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- VarAC is a free digital chat system for amateur radio operators and CBers, using the VARA modem.
- It operates on HF, VHF, UHF, and satellite frequencies, with a list of calling frequencies provided (e.g., 20m, 15m, 10m, 40m, etc.).
- Key features include CQ calls, 'is typing' indicator, chat gestures, RIG control, frequency monitor, message queue, real-time metrics, automated and canned messages, bandwidth options, beacons, spell checker, file and image sending, automatic QSY, QSO logging, customizable UI, multilingual support, UI modes, VMail-Box, ping, email gateway, HamPlay games, inquire module, and relay notifications.
- A weekly broadcast-mode chat net is held on Sunday 20M (14.108.750 MHz) from 14:00-16:00 UTC.
- Users are reminded to respect amateur radio frequencies as a shared resource and to monitor before transmitting.
- VarAC has received coverage in selected publications from 2022 to 2025.