GPS coordinates in check-in messages

August 30, 2025

We curretly look up participants' callsigns on QRZ.com to obtain GPS coordinate for plotting check-ins on the map. QRZ might contain outdated location data. Some operator operate portable and their location might change from week to week. Starting September 3rd, 2025 we will begin extracting GPS locations from check-in messages. Jason Johnson's VarAC GPS Setup (Static location) training walks through how to configure your VarAC settings to start uing this new feature.

VarAC Bot

August 29, 2025 - Check out Mark Rosneck's VarAC Notification Extension with VarAC Bot training. This extension to VarAC allows you to receive real-time alerts from your station on your Telegram account.

Why am I missing from the map?

August 29, 2025 - Wondering why your station is missing from the check-in map? Check out "Where am I on the check-in map?" training article.

Growth Award

July 31, 2025 - Be sure to get your VarAC Wednesday Growth Award and post it to your QRZ.com page!

We've got maps!

August 5, 2025 - We now have a check-in map that shows locations of participants and email gateways stations.

Growth Award

July 31, 2025 - Be sure to get your VarAC Wednesday Growth Award and post it to your QRZ.com page!

VarAC Wednesday in the news

July 25, 2025 - Check out Amateure Radio Collective of Western Carolina's (ARCWC) feature Announcing VarAC Wednesday.

Website Launch

July 13, 2025 - Check out our Official website Launch message.