DCS-SimpleRadio

[Ciribob]

New version v.1.1.4

 

Change log:

• Bug Fix - If you had no radio currently selected, it might be possible for others to hear you anyway
  

 

Sorry for the quick update so soon after the other. I've written a better test program so hopefully this release will be bug free...

 

Teamspeak shouldn't be running when updating the plugin.

 

You can always check the current version using TeamSpeak -> Plugins -> DCS-SimpleRadio

 

Please let me know if you have any issues or even if you use it! :)

 

Link: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio

Downloads: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio/releases

 

baltic_dragon - I did a quick test with the latest version of CrossTalk and it seemed to work with the radio effects. Let me know if it works for you! :)

[Aviators]

great job ;) !!!

[xcom]

Great job Ciribob.

I've been following Teo's work on MARS, Gaanlama just made me aware of this and it looks awesome as well.

 

We are looking to integrate a radio system with the currently running "Blue Flag" Campaign, around 30 players per side on a regular basis.

 

I'm not sure if any of you guys are aware, but in Falcon BMS there is a 3rd party application called IVC which uses Teamspeak engine somehow (Probably a temporary license?) but as a completely 3rd party application, is there anyway to implement something like that instead of a Teamspeak plugin?

I know from Falcon that using the IVC was the best experience for an integrated radio system that I've seen so far, other TS plugins that I tested such as ARIES/TARS were a bit complex while using the Teamspeak and created issues for a lot of guys.

[Ciribob]

Thanks Xcom!

 

I'm not aware of IVC but i'll have a look into it. Only got Falcon BMS about a day ago... :)

 

I've had a quick look through the TS3 standalone SDK and it looks like you could build a standalone application instead of using TS but I think at the minute its a bit beyond me. If I get some spare time this weekend I'll have a proper look through and evaluate. I don't think you'd get any more features though then what you can do with a plugin.

 

DCS-SimpleRadio is supposed to be very simple and easy to use, at the expense of some realism, hence the name :D It uses UDP for all communication so if TS3 crashes, DCS Crashes or the radio status panel crashes, none of them will cause any other part to crash, in theory, as its all event driven.

 

Complexity and feature wise I think it goes (from least to most complex)

• DCS-SimpleRadio - No radio effects, although CrossTalk can be used to add them
  
• Teo's MARS - Radio effects simulated
  
• TARS - Full Radio simulation with radio effects, Line of Sight and power limitations
  
• ARIES - Full Radio Simulation, Line of Sight and power limitations - As realistic as possible
  

 

If you do trial it, make sure you modify the anti-flood limit or you'll get weird errors in the Teamspeak clients and let me know if you need any help. I don't think 40 clients using it should be an issue but if it is there are changes that can be made to make the updates more efficient

 

I know the next thing I need to work on is making an installer but the installation process is pretty easy.

[xcom]

Yeah I just opened the TS3 SDK as well, I think through there is how they made the IVC.

 

In the Falcon folder just check - Falcon\Bin\x86\IVC\

It has all the executable for the IVC - "IVC_server.exe" and "IVC Client.exe".

It works on ports - 9987-9989 UDP/TCP.

http://www.krauselabs.net/dump/Hosting-Falcon-4-BMS.html

 

If we can have something like this setup for DCS, which as you made here works with all the airplanes clickable cockpits to change radio frequencies and in FC3 planes use hotkeys it would be awesome!

 

I sure it would take DCS to the next level of realism it so badly needs!

 

I'm not familiar enough with how to get this project going for the TS3 SDK 3rd party application, but I would definitely assist in anyway I can.

If you start working on it and need any assistance, please let me know.

[Ciribob]

Thanks for the offer!

 

I'll let you know if I start and I'll take any help you can give :)

[Ciribob]

New version v.1.1.5

 

Change log:

• Integrated Update Checker on Startup and via the Menu in TS3
  

 

This is a small update that'll mean you'll automatically be notified when you start TeamSpeak if there is a newer version of DCS-SimpleRadio available.

 

If you want to force TeamSpeak to check again, there is now a new menu item under Plugins to do this.

 

I've also checked the plugin against the newest TeamSpeak - 3.0.18 and it has no problems.

 

Please let me know if you have any issues or even if you use it! :)

 

Link: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio

Downloads: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio/releases

[Aviators]

great!!!!

[Ciribob]

New version v.1.1.6

 

Change log:

• Bug fix for C-101 VHF Radio giving incorrect frequency
  
• Added indicator to show which radio you're currently receiving a message on
  - When the frequency text goes white, it indicates you're hearing someone on that radio
  
• Added new transparent control slider to make window more or less transparent
  
• Window is now chromeless so should be less obtrusive
  

 

You can now see which radio you're hearing someone on on the Radio status panel, indicated by the frequency text changing from orange to white.

 

The Radio status window can be made transparent to make it less obstrusive.

 

Please let me know if you have any issues or even if you use it! :)

 

Link: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio

Downloads: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio/releases

[Gaanalma]

Nice...

It' s possibile setup the windows dimension?

 

Test in progress

[Ciribob]

Currently the window is a fixed size but my next task is trying to shrink it down in a similar way to the ARIES window which is done very well!

 

Let me know how the testing goes and if you have any problems or suggestions :) Thanks for trying it!

[splash]

Hi, I'm testing your application and it is great! Simple but very powerful. Please, let me ask you a question. In Mi-8 you cannot listen to several radios at the same time, but in Ka-50 you can. Maybe due to some Lua or it is coded in your program? Thanks a lot!.

Edited September 29, 2015 by splash

[Ciribob]

Hi, I'm testing your application and it is great! Simple but very powerful. Please, let me ask you a question. In Mi-8 you cannot listen to several radios at the same time, but in Ka-50 you can. Maybe due to some Lua or it is coded in your program? Thanks a lot!.

 

Glad you like it!

 

I've just had a quick test and I could definitely hear over two or even 3 radios at one time but on the Mi-8 there are a few reasons why it might have not been working for you...

 

First thing to check is that your Radio status panel looks like mine in the screenshot. If any of the radio frequencies show 0.00 then that means the radio is off in the helicopter, and so you wont hear anything.

 

Second thing to check if the radio is on, is that the volume for the radio is turned up. The slider bar below the frequency shows the radio's volume and each radio has its own separate volume control. The further to the right the louder the radio.

 

If you've checked all those things, who ever is transmitting needs to check they're definitely transmitting on the right frequency and Modulation. The KA 50 for example can swap its main radio between FM/AM but most radios dont have this and just broadcast in AM.

 

If you've checked all that, let me know and I'll try and replicate it some more. Thanks for the report! :)

[Ciribob]

New version v.1.1.7

 

Change log:

• Preliminary support for L-39C
  
• Minimised the size of the Status Window
  
• Added Mute / Unmute Non Radio users to status window
  
• Added Toggle for radio for CA / JTAC / Spectators
  
• Dropped requirement for VC-Redist to be installed
  

 

Please let me know if you have any issues or even if you use it! :)

 

Link: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio

Downloads: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio/releases/latest

 

Note: Made a mistake in the first upload (thanks to Tarres for reporting!). Please make sure if you have issues with the L-39C you download and reinstall the scripts again from the latest release :)

Edited October 13, 2015 by Ciribob

[Ciribob]

New version v.1.1.8

 

Change log:

• Support for L-39C and L-39C Instructor Pilot Intercom
  
• Bundled Installer / Updater
  

 

Support for the Intercom between pilots in the L-39C using the Intercom switch on the throttle - Hold down and speak. Make sure you don't release until you have finished speaking or you will be cut off!

 

The Default key is: Right Cntrl + Right Shift + i

 

You can also press and hold down the intercom button on the left hand side of the throttle to enable the intercom.

 

Please let me know if you have any issues or even if you use it! :)

 

To update to the latest version just run the bundled installer and make sure TeamSpeak isn't running

 

Link: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio

Downloads: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio/releases/latest

 

Please note: In multiplayer, as the L-39C is in beta, the rear instructor seat must set their radio control switch forward to on, otherwise DCS-SR won't pick up the current channel.

Edited October 18, 2015 by Ciribob

[Ciribob]

New version v.1.1.9

 

Change log:

• Overlay launcher from TS3 menu Under Plugins
  
• Show Hide toggle Hotkey for the status overlay (as requested :) )
  
• Updated installer
  

 

I meant to update this last week, sorry for the delay Splash!

 

To update to the latest version just run the bundled installer and make sure TeamSpeak isn't running

 

Link: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio

Downloads: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadio/releases/latest

 

Please note: In multiplayer, as the L-39C is in beta, the rear instructor seat must set their radio control switch forward to on, otherwise DCS-SR won't pick up the current channel.

[splash]

Thanks a lot for the additions Ciribob! I'll test it in my tonight's flight .

[Gaanalma]

In download... for now no issue to report.

[splash]

Hi ciribob, where do I have to install DCS-SimpleRadio.exe + Newtonsoft.Json.dll in order to work the new plugin menu ""Show Radio Status"? I'm receiving a message "Couldn't find dcs-simpleradio.exe! Reinstall or Launch Manually"

 

Is it remembering the location of the very first run of DCS-SimpleRadio.exe?

 

Thanks again!

 

-- Solved. I created a new registry entry and it is now solved. I didn't run your new installation program.

Edited October 29, 2015 by splash

[Ciribob]

Glad its sorted! Yeah the registry entry is created by the installer.

 

However I could easily add the entry when the radio status panel is run if its not there. That's a good idea!

[splash]

Last night we were using your application (in my case I used your GUI too), in a GCI mission with several MiG-21 and it worked very well. We'll use it from now and in advance.

 

Thanks again.

[Gaanalma]

Hi Cribob...

It's possible to resize the panel changing parameters in file MainWindow.xaml ? The panel it's too small

 

Than, another thing It's the colors of the of the frequences! Orange it's difficult to see for the orange on a black background, is a color that for those who are visually impaired, it is hard to focus ... better fit the Green 00FF00 (html code) on a black background ... or if you can give the option to choose more than one size and one color!

 

Last but not least, if it's possible to add a panel for a JTAC or GCI/ATC where You can manage multiple radio like Aries Gossip Box.

 

THX and congrats for your work

[Ciribob]

Hi Cribob...

It's possible to resize the panel changing parameters in file MainWindow.xaml ? The panel it's too small

 

Than, another thing It's the colors of the of the frequences! Orange it's difficult to see for the orange on a black background, is a color that for those who are visually impaired, it is hard to focus ... better fit the Green 00FF00 (html code) on a black background ... or if you can give the option to choose more than one size and one color!

 

Last but not least, if it's possible to add a panel for a JTAC or GCI/ATC where You can manage multiple radio like Aries Gossip Box.

 

THX and congrats for your work

 

Here's a version you can resize with Green on black for you :)

 

I've had to add back the traditional window controls to make it resizeable again so you can't make it transparent anymore.

 

It's a while since I've used Aries, how many radios does the JTAC or ATC get? You can use DCS-SimpleRadio in Spectator / Ground Commander / or Combined Arms by enabling CA Mode by pressing Toggle CA Mode or using a Hotkey.

 

Let me know if you have any more suggestions, it's very helpful :)

DCS-SimpleRadio-Gaanalama.zip

[Gaanalma]

Amazing Fast Answere!

 

THX!

 

I will update soon

[alfredo_laredo]

Hi we are testing your plugin.. thanks for the effort!

Our squad have had issues with old TARS and ARES. so a simple to install and stable plugin makes everything great!

 

I have 2 questions...

 

We cant change the radio from de VHF AM...

 

not with TS hotkeys assigned to TM hotas mic switch or directly using the radio pop up, I tried clicking the orange botton, but doesnt activate. The only green is VHF AM. and we are not able to change it no matter what

 

Also.. we would like to get a simulated static in our voices, maybe even a ptt sound. Any chance to get this option in the future?