Vara AC always waiting for frequency to clear when looks/sounds clear

Can hardly beacon/CQ/connect. Always stating waiting for frequency to clear.

I adjust the audio input on the modem up and down but keeping it in the green 98% of the time.

I’m sure it’s a easy fix but I don’t know what it is

I have had the same issue at times and have found that I need to set my rig just a bit lower in volume. The sound processing was still getting over driven.