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the Surface 2 Go (Windows 11). the Surface 2 Go (Windows 11).
date: 2024-05-11T23:53:55+02:00 date: 2024-05-11T23:53:55+02:00
# lastmod: # lastmod:
coverCaption: Winlink Express
categories: categories:
- amateur-radio - amateur-radio
tags: tags:
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I plan to use the Surface 2 Go tablet for Winlink and related tasks. I plan to use the Surface 2 Go tablet for Winlink and related tasks.
![screenshot of an active VARA HF session](overview.png "This is my setup with Winlink Express and VARA HF in action. ![screenshot of an active VARA HF session](overview.png "This is my setup with Winlink Express and VARA HF in action.")
I like to have the sound control open to adjust volume levels.")
I like to have the sound control open to adjust volume levels.
## ARDOP setup ## ARDOP setup
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![screenshot of the ARDOP settings](ardop-tnc.png "And finally the ARDOP settings") ![screenshot of the ARDOP settings](ardop-tnc.png "And finally the ARDOP settings")
{{< video "ardop-session-web" "An ARDOP session" >}}
## VARA HF setup ## VARA HF setup
![](vara-tnc-settings.png "Settings within a Winlink VARA HF session") ![](vara-tnc-settings.png "Settings within a Winlink VARA HF session")
![](vara-soundcard.png "Choosing the right soundcard and the drive level to fit the optimum ALC of the radio") ![](vara-soundcard.png "Choosing the right soundcard and the drive level to fit the optimum ALC of the radio")
{{< video "vara-session-web" "A VARA HF session" >}}
## What you have to look for ## What you have to look for
There are probably more things to keep an eye on, but those are the few ones that
I usually take care of.
### Time synchronisation ### Time synchronisation
Most digital modes rely on accurate time settings, so you may synchronise with a timeserver or use Most digital modes rely on accurate time settings, so you may synchronise with a timeserver or use
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On the TX-500 I look at the DIG meter. Get the bar nearly full and you are good to go. On the TX-500 I look at the DIG meter. Get the bar nearly full and you are good to go.
![](tx500-dig.png) ![](tx500-dig.png)
(The ALC meter on the TX-500 does not move a bit on my setup) (The ALC meter on the TX-500 does not move a bit on my setup)

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