Birthday Award 2025

Celebrate the Power of VarAC — and a Special Birthday Surprise!

VarAC Wednesday continues to grow into one of the most vibrant digital nets in amateur radio — and it’s all thanks to YOU, the operators who show up week after week with passion, precision, and plenty of signal reports. Whether you're checking in from a cozy shack in the Midwest or a windswept hilltop in Europe, you're part of a global wave of digital excellence.

At the heart of it all is the VarAC program itself — a powerful, elegant tool that transforms the way we connect. From robust message handling to real-time QSO flexibility, VarAC empowers operators to communicate with clarity, reliability, and a touch of magic. It’s not just software — it’s a movement.

🎂 October 8th 2025 Check-In = Birthday Certificate!

To celebrate the birthday of VarAC, anyone who checks in on October 8th 2025 will receive a special commemorative certificate — perfect for posting on your QRZ page, sharing with your club, or simply framing as a badge of honor. This one-time certificate marks your participation in a milestone moment for the VarAC community.

🙏 A Huge Thank You to Irad Deutsch, 4Z1AC

None of this would be possible without the brilliant mind behind VarAC: Irad Deutsch, 4Z1AC. His dedication, innovation, and generosity have given the amateur radio world a gift that keeps on giving. From all of us at VarAC Wednesday — thank you, Irad, for making digital radio more accessible, more fun, and more meaningful.

So mark your calendars, prep your macros, and get ready to check in on October 8th. Let’s make this birthday net one for the logbooks!

Mark KB0US
Jason K3JSJ