SUPERSTATION is a Global VarAC Game that is played over an extended time frame. Everyone in the world participates on an equal footing.
We have release a new QSO Scorer DLL. Please download and follow instructions in README.txt in the ZIP file to install.
For an overview of SUPERSTATION, download VarAC and SUPERSTATION: Beyond Digital Contacts from the April 2026 issue of SWR magazine.
Select the version that matches the architecture of your computer (64-bit or 32-bit). See the install video for instructions to determine your architecture.
SUPERSTATION runs on a Windows 10 or 11 computer. SUPERSTATION runs as a single executable. You must have at least VarAC version 12.0.
SUPERSTATION software is digitally signed with K3JSJ's GNUPG key. Download the ZIP file and signature file (.sig). You can use GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard) to verify the digital signature. You can install Gpg4win for the GnuPG application, Kleopatra certificate manger, and GpgEx (Windows File Explorer extension).
Our user guide provides an overview of the game, explains the scoring mechanics, includes directions for installing Superstation, and details how to use the command to upgrade your station.
VarAC can be configured to launch Superstation upon start-up. In VarAC Settings menu select Application launcher. Browse to the path for where superstation.exe is located and select that file. Next, make sure you check "Enable Application Launcher", "Skip if Active", and "Close on Exit". Click the "SAVE AND COMPLETE" button. Close VarAC and re-launch. Superstation should load in the background during the VarAC load process. See figure below for a screen shot of settings.
BE SURE YOU UPDATE YOUR VARAC LAUNCHER TO POINT TO THE NEW LOCATION OF V1.7.6.6
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 is important for all operators to follow the rules to be granted credit. Not following rules for the contest and log submission will results in a disqualification.