Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to configure YAAC (Yet Another APRS Client) with the VARA HF modem to send and receive HF APRS traffic. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the entire configuration process using Linux Mint, making it easy for ham radio operators to get started with HF APRS over VARA on a Linux system.
In this video, you'll learn:
• How to configure YAAC
• How to set up VARA HF modem for APRS
• The correct TNC settings for VARA in YAAC
Whether you're new to HF APRS or just switching to Linux, this guide will help you get on the air quickly and reliably.
📡 Requirements:
• A valid amateur radio license
• VARA HF modem (from EA5HVK)
• YAAC (Yet Another APRS Client)
• Linux Mint (or another Debian-based distro)
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Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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Learn how to configure YAAC (Yet Another APRS Client) with the VARA HF modem to send and receive HF APRS traffic. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the entire configuration process using Linux Mint, making it easy for ham radio operators to get started with HF APRS over VARA on a Linux system.
In this video, you'll learn:
• How to configure YAAC
• How to set up VARA HF modem for APRS
• The correct TNC settings for VARA in YAAC
Whether you're new to HF APRS or just switching to Linux, this guide will help you get on the air quickly and reliably.
📡 Requirements:
• A valid amateur radio license
• VARA HF modem (from EA5HVK)
• YAAC (Yet Another APRS Client)
• Linux Mint (or another Debian-based distro)
🔹My Favorite Gear - amazon.com/shop/km4ack
🔹Raspberry Pi Build Guide - tiny.cc/pi4guide
🔹Frequently Asked Questions - tiny.cc/km4ack-faq
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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