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Public Beta Contest Update
Public Beta Contest Update
November 30th 20:31 UTC
We are in the closing hours of our public beta Superstation Contest. The contest runs from 11/17 through 11/30. We have received reports that Superstation ended counting early, that is before 0000Z on 12/1. The end date is 0000Z on the last day. We told everyone to select 11/30 in error. Please go into Settings and changed the end date to 12/1/2025. This will end Superstation at 0000Z on 12/1.
We will post instructions later this evening on how you can send us your logs.
Mark (KB08S)
Jason (K3JSJ)
Superstation Game Video Series
Superstation Game Video Series
November 30, 2025
We have just released a four-part video series that covers details of the Superstation game. Learn about why Superstation was created, goals of the game, game mechanics, and how the human-to-human QSO scorer works. Finally, the video has tips on how to maximize your score.
It's a Stranger VarAC Wednesday
It's a Stranger VarAC Wednesday
November 25, 2025
The shack was quiet until the static roared to life. Dustin leaned closer, eyes wide. “The signal… it’s trying to break through.”
Across town, Lucas caught the same faint pulse: “There’s a date hidden in it… November 26th.”
Mike’s voice cut through: “This isn’t noise. It’s a call. We need to connect.”
Max grinned, sliding into the chair: “It’s VarAC Wednesday! If we all push our signals, we can build the SUPERSTATION!"
So mark your calendars, operators — tomorrow is Wednesday, November 26th. Fire up your rigs, tune your antennas, and join the mission. Together we’ll cut through the static and make waves across the air. Be sure to check-in tomorrow and join the "Upside Down Radio Corp". The heroes of Stranger Things need your check-in to battle against the evil forces of Vecna and his minions
Mark Rosneck (KB0US)
Jason Johnson (K3JSJ)
Week #27 Recap & Superstation public release
Week #27 Recap & Superstation public release
November 13, 2025
Check out our Week #27 Recap video & Superstation public release video.
Mark Rosneck (KB0US)
Jason Johnson (K3JSJ)
All beta-teset slots taken
All beta-teset slots taken
October 22, 2025
We have filled all of the open slots for beta-testers for SUPERSTATION. Once beta testing in complete we will make an announcement on the expected launch date of SUPERSTATION
Mark Rosneck (KB0US)
Jason Johnson (K3JSJ)
SUPERSTATION Overview & and walk-through videos
SUPERSTATION Overview & and walk-through videos
October 19, 2025
We have officially launched our Superstation game which has walk-through videos and announcements about the application.
Mark Rosneck (KB0US)
Jason Johnson (K3JSJ)
Announcing SUPERSTATION!
Announcing SUPERSTATION!
October 16, 2025
Jason (K3JSJ) and I (KB0US) are excited and jazzed to announce a new game/contest coming very soon for VarAC.
Superstation is Global VarAC Game that is played over an extended time frame. Everyone in the world participates on an equal footing.
The purpose of the SUPERSTATION game is to increase the number of VarAC QSOs and to encourage more DX activity. A typical game will run over multiple weeks although a game can be run at any length.
SUPERSTATION is different from any other amateur radio “contest.” There is an element of a card and dice game, promoting QSOs that are more than simple exchanges, and demonstrating the DX capabilities of the mode. All amateurs around the world are invited to participate.
SUPERSTATION is integrated into VarAC via the VarAC.db file allowing SUPERSTATION to read information about contacts you've made. The game does not use beacons in any way. But we do use Broadcast. How? Well . . .
In the next few weeks, a SUPERSTATION page will appear on varacwednesday dot net. Here's where you'll find how to download the game software, a game manual. and a YouTube video to demonstrate how to play the game. Of course, we'll let you know when the page is available.
Software Requirements: SUPERSTATION runs on a Windows 10 or 11 computer. SUPERSTATION runs as a single executable. You must have at least VarAC version 12.0. We would like a few more beta testers and if you're interested, email varacwednesday@gmail.com.
73, Mark KB0US
Jason K3JSJ
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