VarAC V6.4.15 is here! With narrations, Alert tags (also for EmComm), Sound control, Broadcasts new features (history, re-broadcast, easy se

Hi VarACiers!

VarAC 6.3.3 was mainly about experimenting a new broadcasts feature. Yes - we had a few hurdles but it has proven to be a super valuable feature. V6.4.15 adds plenty of broadcasts new features & enhancements.

But another big thing with the new version is Narration! Yes. synthesized text-to-voice that will read outload anything you want. From Broadcasts to CQ calls. From chat messages to real-time alerts. you name it.

V6.4.15 also adds a super cool feature for daily use but also for EmComm. Alert tags. Customizing strings that when received, will trigger a visual and sound alert.

But its not all - there is more. MUCH MORE.

Here is the full list: (You can also find a list of bug fixes towards the end of this email).

New features

• Narration - VarAC will read you incoming messages, broadcasts, CQ, Beacons, alerts and notification. Great for the visual impaired but also for those that want vocal alerts. Its all under "settings --> Appearance and sounds"

• Alert tags - Setting keywords that will trigger an Alarm sound and will show on screen with customized colors (Unser settings -> Alert tags configuration). Great for EmComm - to set alarm and visual alert using a broadcasts

• VARA-FM Broadcasts through digipeaters - up to 2 digipeaters

• Customize your alerts (sound) preferences- Enable/Disable various sound alerts under "settings --> Appearance and sounds"

• VarAC Exit Cat command: When using VarAC direct CAT control, you can put Rig in a desired state upon VarAC shutdown. Set the "VarACExitCmd=" in your VarAC_cat_commands.ini file. Multiple commands can be provided with comma separation.

• Using remote VARA modem (defining host/IP). Used primarily for VARA FM.

Enhancements

• Broadcasts are now saved to DB. Loading last 24 hours on screen upon VarAC startup. (enable/disable this under settings)

• Saving last broadcast splitter position between startup (broadcast section height)

• Showing all decoded broadcasts. Making sound only for those who are for me (including ALL)

• Re-broadcasting - right clicking previously sent broadcast and re-broadcast it.

• Broadcast without closing the "broadcast message" window. Sending many broadcasts now made easy.

• "Enter to broadcast" on the broadcast popup.

• Translate a broadcast (using right-click)

• Adaptive broadcast row height based on selected font size (avoid cutting y/g/q...)

• Showing historical broadcasts of a user in the "Callsign history" panel.

• Double click on a broadcast opens a broadcast reply window.

• Relay notifications are now persistent. Not losing them after restarts as they are now kept in the SQLite DB.

• Connect & relay now - right click Vmail in your outbox/parking folder and initiate a connect & relay.

• Vmail size limit changes: VaraHF(500Hz): 350 / VaraHF(2300Hz):10,000 / VaraFM:1,000,000

• Changing order of things upon startup to improve connectivity stability with the VARA modem

• Clicking checkbox text on the main screen also changes the checkbox state

As always - to upgrade from existing VarAC version:

• Download the VarAC Zip file.

• Unpack to a temporary directory.

• Copy ONLY the VarAC.exe file to your existing VarAC installation directory.

We will be happy to continue and support you in the forum and on our Facebook group.

73, Irad 4Z1AC & the VarAC team

Narrations & Sound control

Alert tags

Easy broadcast

Broadcasts enhancements

VarAC 6.4.15 Download LINK