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Community & Support

OpenVARA is built by the community, for the community. Get help, share your setup, and contribute to the project.

// Where to Find Us

Groups.io Mailing List

The main community discussion list. Ask questions, share configs, and get help from experienced operators.

groups.io/g/openvara

Join the List

Ham Radio Discord

Real-time chat with other OpenVARA users in the #openvara channel on the Ham Radio Discord server.

#openvara on Ham Radio Discord

Join Discord

// How to Contribute

Report a Bug

Found something broken? Reach out on the mailing list with steps to reproduce.

Improve the Docs

Documentation contributions are always welcome. Even small fixes help.

Join the Discussion

Connect with other operators, share configs, and help newcomers get on the air.

// Changelog

v1.2.0latestMay 2026
  • Added IC-705 support via USB-C Ethernet adapter
  • Improved APRS-IS reconnection logic
  • Web UI: dark mode refinements and mobile layout fixes
  • VarAC FM: reduced latency on VHF sessions
v1.1.0February 2026
  • Multi-radio: up to 8 simultaneous instances
  • Added frequency planning tool to web UI
  • Winlink: Pat client compatibility improvements
  • Config: JSON schema validation on startup
v1.0.0stableOctober 2025
  • First stable release
  • Full ICOM Ethernet CI-V support
  • VarAC HF and VarAC FM/SAT modem engines
  • APRS beaconing and APRS-IS gateway
  • Winlink Express and Pat integration
  • Web-based dashboard UI
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