DCS-SimpleRadio Standalone

[Ciribob]

I tried again by plugging in an old mic I found in a drawer and it worked without any issue. So it does seems like not having a mic plugged in could cause some issues.

 

 

Sorry yes shouldve looks more closely at the error. Thought I couldn't access the mic, which is true, because there wasn't one! :)

 

I kinda assumed no one would run it without a mic, but I understand why you might. I'll fix it in the next release so you can have no mic plugged in but it will warn you at startup

 

 

 

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[Genchou]

I kinda assumed no one would run it without a mic

 

I think that's a fair assumption. Who would use SimpleRadio without a mic on a regular basis ? :p In my case, it's really more of a one-time scenario because I didn't have my mic with me at that moment.

 

Thanks for your answers though !

[Zarma]

I have a problem, I can connect SRS, show frequencies, select radio, but the PTT doesnt work.

 

Edit : solved with Ciribob : had only 5002 opened. Opened a second rule for 5003 and worked.

Edited March 9, 2018 by Zarma
Added solution.

[Shadoga]

Sorry for not searching all 1900 posts in detail if this has been (probably) discussed, decided and communicated before:

 

My biggest gripe with the use of SRS (regarding frequency input for e.g. FC3 a/c through the SRS radio window) is the logic of depency of adjacent digits:

In almost all aircraft radios I ever came across, each digit or digit group is independently set from its neighbours - if you select from 8 to 1 by rotating upward throught 0, no next higher neighbouring digit is counted up 1 value.

Every time I use SRS, I stumble at least once per sim session over this logic "trap" of having dependent digits.

Once I'm setting a new frequency, I would like to set it each digit or digit group on its own, from left to right, each digit via the shortest way upward or downward, without side effect - as a no-brainer.

Just count this as a loud vote for change, and sorry again for not searching thoroughly for previous posts regarding this subject!

 

Edit: Since this is my first post in this thread:

Thanks a Sorry, sbunch, @Ciribob, for your hard work and this great addition to DCS multiplayer realism!!!

Edited March 11, 2018 by Shadoga

[Ciribob]

Sorry for not searching all 1900 posts in detail if this has been (probably) discussed, decided and communicated before:

 

My biggest gripe with the use of SRS (regarding frequency input for e.g. FC3 a/c through the SRS radio window) is the logic of depency of adjacent digits:

In almost all aircraft radios I ever came across, each digit or digit group is independently set from its neighbours - if you select from 8 to 1 by rotating upward throught 0, no next higher neighbouring digit is counted up 1 value.

Every time I use SRS, I stumble at least once per sim session over this logic "trap" of having dependent digits.

Once I'm setting a new frequency, I would like to set it each digit or digit group on its own, from left to right, each digit via the shortest way upward or downward, without side effect - as a no-brainer.

Just count this as a loud vote for change, and sorry again for not searching thoroughly for previous posts regarding this subject!

 

Edit: Since this is my first post in this thread:

Thanks a Sorry, sbunch, @Ciribob, for your hard work and this great addition to DCS multiplayer realism!!!

 

The main reason for the numbers ticking up and literally just adding or removing a set number of MHz is ease of programming and also the fact the numbers are not going to be aligned with the buttons so I did it because I thought it would be less confusing.

 

If others feel that each Mz button should work independently i.e tick up a single digit - let me know and I'll add it to the list.

 

On another note - Please can I have some feedback on the Testing version I posted a couple of days ago - I really want to release as I've been working with ArthurDCS (massive thanks to him!) to integrate his FlightPanel - https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=137670&page=69

 

The test version is fully compatible with the current release version - it just changes how the volume sliders & volume boosts for mic and speaker work.

 

Just need to know if the volume sliders behave better as I seem to have an odd mic setup which doesn't behave like a lot of other peoples

[Buckeye]

It took some retuning on my part for the boosts, but everything is running well for me now. The extra Harrier radio doesn't seem to exist for me though?

 

 

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[shagrat]

The main reason for the numbers ticking up and literally just adding or removing a set number of MHz is ease of programming and also the fact the numbers are not going to be aligned with the buttons so I did it because I thought it would be less confusing.

 

If others feel that each Mz button should work independently i.e tick up a single digit - let me know and I'll add it to the list.

 

On another note - Please can I have some feedback on the Testing version I posted a couple of days ago - I really want to release as I've been working with ArthurDCS (massive thanks to him!) to integrate his FlightPanel - https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=137670&page=69

 

The test version is fully compatible with the current release version - it just changes how the volume sliders & volume boosts for mic and speaker work.

 

Just need to know if the volume sliders behave better as I seem to have an odd mic setup which doesn't behave like a lot of other peoples

Will try this week.

[Ciribob]

It took some retuning on my part for the boosts, but everything is running well for me now. The extra Harrier radio doesn't seem to exist for me though?

 

 

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Was the retuning easier / make more sense? The bars have a much more sensible range so more towards the middle for both should be good.

 

I'll make sure the harrier update is in the next full release, must've forgotten to add the lua for it.

 

I'll post the lua here too if you just want to try that :)

 

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[uscstaylor]

We would love to have the fix for the harrier please

[Shadoga]

The main reason for the numbers ticking up and literally just adding or removing a set number of MHz is ease of programming and also the fact the numbers are not going to be aligned with the buttons so I did it because I thought it would be less confusing.

 

If others feel that each Mz button should work independently i.e tick up a single digit - let me know and I'll add it to the list.

 

On another note - Please can I have some feedback on the Testing version I posted a couple of days ago - I really want to release as I've been working with ArthurDCS (massive thanks to him!) to integrate his FlightPanel - https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=137670&page=69

 

The test version is fully compatible with the current release version - it just changes how the volume sliders & volume boosts for mic and speaker work.

 

Just need to know if the volume sliders behave better as I seem to have an odd mic setup which doesn't behave like a lot of other peoples

Thanks for the reply, will give the test version a try!

 

I've opened a separate thread/poll to find out what others think about my requested feature change:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=204333http://

[Ciribob]

We would love to have the fix for the harrier please

 

Its not a fix - just need to wait on Razbam - it justs add an extra FC3 like radio as a 3rd option. As soon as Rabam implement the other radios fully they'll just spring to life magically :)

 

Edit: Harrier radio mod attached. Will be in the next testing release / release

DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone.lua

Edited March 12, 2018 by Ciribob

[HiJack]

The main reason for the numbers ticking up and literally just adding or removing a set number of MHz is ease of programming and also the fact the numbers are not going to be aligned with the buttons so I did it because I thought it would be less confusing.

 

If others feel that each Mz button should work independently i.e tick up a single digit - let me know and I'll add it to the list.

 

On another note - Please can I have some feedback on the Testing version I posted a couple of days ago - I really want to release as I've been working with ArthurDCS (massive thanks to him!) to integrate his FlightPanel - https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=137670&page=69

 

The test version is fully compatible with the current release version - it just changes how the volume sliders & volume boosts for mic and speaker work.

 

Just need to know if the volume sliders behave better as I seem to have an odd mic setup which doesn't behave like a lot of other peoples

To use the FlightPanel with SRS do you also need the BIOS that is mentioned there? Or will this panel work directly in SRS?

[Ciribob]

To use the FlightPanel with SRS do you also need the BIOS that is mentioned there? Or will this panel work directly in SRS?

Sorry I don't own a FlightPanel :( but for fc3 you should be fine without DCS bios afaik but thats one for ArthurDCS on his thread really.

 

I'm going to try to get an updated release out tonight with the audio changes, harrier and some other bug fixes.

 

Release to follow will move settings from the registry to config files

 

Then I'll start work on the other programs to be run on the server to transmit audio from a selected input - e.g. MP3 player, web browser etc

 

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Edited March 13, 2018 by Ciribob

[shagrat]

The main reason for the numbers ticking up and literally just adding or removing a set number of MHz is ease of programming and also the fact the numbers are not going to be aligned with the buttons so I did it because I thought it would be less confusing.

 

If others feel that each Mz button should work independently i.e tick up a single digit - let me know and I'll add it to the list.

I would support this little change. Basically all in-game and real life radios usually do it with a seperate knob for each digit of the frequency. It helps to keep your eyes out of the cockpit. Change UHF from 240.0 to 269.1 you "grab" the 00X.XX knob and go up two clicks to 269.00, now the XX0.xx you simply need to decrease one click to 249.0, then you grab the XXX.00 knob and tick it up two clicks (.05 increments) to 261.10 then you check the set frequency with a quick glance. That is a straightforward Workflow, and does not require to monitor the display all the time.

 

Increasing another digit is confusing.

 

If you use the example above you would have set 259.1 in the end, as the decrease to XX9.xx would have slewed the already dialed 26X.xx down to 25X.xx

[Guest]

No DCS-BIOS not needed.

To use the FlightPanel with SRS do you also need the BIOS that is mentioned there? Or will this panel work directly in SRS?

[HiJack]

No DCS-BIOS not needed.

Thanks! :thumbup:

[Ciribob]

New Version - 1.4.8.0

 

.NET Version - PLEASE INSTALL THIS or it may not work: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=53345

 

Windows 8/10 N Users - PLEASE INSTALL THIS OR IT WILL NOT WORK - Adds the media codecs you need which are removed in the N Version - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3145500/media-feature-pack-list-for-windows-n-editions - You'll know when you get the audio initialisation error :)

 

This version changes how audio volume levels are "boosted" which should make it easier to get the correct audio volume via the Preview Audio button.

 

Please note - You WILL need to redo your input and output boost settings - use preview audio to test BEFORE CONNECTING TO A SERVER.

 

This version also adds an extra radio for the Harrier while the Harrier radios are still being worked on by Razbam. 3rd radio is a copy of the existing radio but allows you to set frequency and volume via the GUI / hotkeys instead of the cockpit.

 

I've collaborated with ArthurDCS thanks to him there is now support for Logitech/Saitek PZ69 Radio Panel implemented & available shortly - see https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=137670 . This does not require DCS BIOS to function for FC3 aircraft .

 

Fully compatible with current release version 1.4.6.0 - servers do not need to update :)

 

SERVER OWNERS - You need to open an extra TCP port for SRS to work and its +1 above your normal server port. I.e if you run a server on 5002 you need to open port 5002 and 5003 for TCP

 

AutoConnect Script must be in Saved GamesDCSScriptsHooks now instead of just Scripts folder. Just create a hooks folder in Scripts folder if you dont have one

 

KNOWN BUG

If you get lag while using the radio, press L Ctrl + L Shift + L to fix. This is a DCS bug i'm trying to work around and is triggered by pressing L Ctrl + L. It doesn't matter if that key is bound or not, it'll still cause lag when you press it

 

Changelog

• Changed how audio is boosted
  
• Changed how volume sliders work (now non linear!)
  
• Added 3rd radio for Harrier as a work around until radios are fully implemented by Razbam
  
• Added volume to DCS overlay (toggle overlay to see it)
  
• Thanks to a collaboration with ArthurDCS - Support for Logitech/Saitek PZ69 Radio Panel now implemented & available shortly - see https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=137670
  

 

DCS / VR Overlay and Overlay Configuration

 

The overlay has 3 states, hidden, small & full that you can see by pressing Left Control + Left Shift + Escape by default.

 

The Full state has a title bar that you can click and drag the window around with. The window position will be saved for when DCS is next opened.

 

The radio status is removed after 5 seconds if SRS is closed or loses server connection

 

To configure the overlay hotkey, run DCS once to create a config file in Saved GamesDCSConfig which will look something like so and quit DCS:

 

config = 
{
   ["mode"] = "minimum",
   ["hotkey"] = "Ctrl+Shift+escape",
   ["windowPosition"] = 
   {
       ["y"] = 342,
       ["x"] = 981,
   }, -- end of ["windowPosition"]
} -- end of config

 

Edit the "Hotkey" section and add the characters from the keyboard you'd like to use instead. i.e

 

config = 
{
   ["mode"] = "minimum",
   ["hotkey"] = "Ctrl+Shift+1", -- now uses the combination of ctrl shift and 1 together to toggle
   ["windowPosition"] = 
   {
       ["y"] = 342,
       ["x"] = 981,
   }, -- end of ["windowPosition"]
} -- end of config

 

Dont forget to restart DCS after editing this file or you wont see the changes.

 

If you want to remove the overlay entirely and never use it, just delete:

• DCS-SRS-Overlay.dlg
  
• DCS-SRS-OverlayGameGUI.lua
  

 

In Saved GamesDCSScripts

 

Preset Channel Configuration

 

Preset channels can be created for all FC3 aircraft and all expansion radios for Non FC3.

 

Channel presets are created per Radio - full list of names & frequencies here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tzd996zJ1t0heZ-t1PpL7vNUIZbXl7pI6De0GThN1Qw/edit#gid=1869108790 )

 

Preset files are named after the radio (no special characters needed & case is ignored) and are text files with a single frequency on each line.

 

For example, to create a fixed channel list for the first UHF radio in the F15C:

 

Create a file called ANARC-164 UHF1.txt or anarc164 UHF1.txt where you installed SimpleRadio Standalone (where the client exe is), add frequencies and save.

 

The file will be automatically loaded when that radio appears on an aircraft. The frequency list can also be manually reloaded with the reload button. The files are per radio not per aircraft.

 

As always, thanks for the support and let me know if there are any issues!

 

Dedicated support now available on Discord: https://discord.gg/baw7g3t

 

 

DOWNLOAD THE TESTING RELEASE 1.4.7.0: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone/releases/tag/1.4.7.0

 

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST RELEASE: https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone/releases/latest

 

Video Demo & Installation

[CoBlue]

Hi,

My SRS 1.4.8.0 stopped working after the update? Can't open it?

I have the required NET.F.

Also the Scripts are installed in "DCS_AJS37" folder in Saved Games...dunno if that's an issue, but never seen it before.

/Thanx

[Ciribob]

Hi,

My SRS 1.4.8.0 stopped working after the update? Can't open it?

I have the required NET.F.

Also the Scripts are installed in "DCS_AJS37" folder in Saved Games...dunno if that's an issue, but never seen it before.

/Thanx

Need a bit more to go on :)

 

Are you running MSI afterburner or anything like that? What version of Windows?

 

What error is shown in the windows ever logs for SRS?

 

Can you upload the clientlogs.txt file from where you installed it?

 

If you can - get me on Discord - it's much easier to help there https://discord.gg/Ajzxqxj

 

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[CoBlue]

Need a bit more to go on :)

 

Are you running MSI afterburner or anything like that? What version of Windows?

 

What error is shown in the windows ever logs for SRS?

 

Can you upload the clientlogs.txt file from where you installed it?

 

If you can - get me on Discord - it's much easier to help there https://discord.gg/Ajzxqxj

 

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Hi

W10, no MSI. Here's the event & client logs. Don't have Discord but can get if needed for further troubleshooting./thanx

Edited March 15, 2018 by CoBlue

[Ciribob]

Hi

W10, no MSI. Here's the event & client logs. Don't have Discord but can get if needed for further troubleshooting./thanx

 

Looks like a window positioning issue? Try uninstalling with installer to remove all the registry entries - then reinstall and you should be sorted :)

[john9001]

simple radio not so simple

[shagrat]

simple radio not so simple

If you would have gone through the TS3 hooking solutions like TARS, Ares Radio and the half dozen Teamspeak Client Updates and API changes that broke everything. The hours and hours of troubleshooting, while you had only Chat to communicate, you would appreciate the "Simple" in "Simple Radio Standalone ". ;)

 

Imagine you try to tell your buddy what to check, but there is no " let's use Teamspeak to talk, while we have SRS running. The standalone is simply brilliant.

Edited March 17, 2018 by shagrat

[BaD CrC]

Ciribob. Got 1.4.8.0 to work after tuning the new volumes (previous sound level settings were cleared). SR is working fine but crashes as soon as i toggle the overlay. Not sure it is purely SR related as my mates got it working fine. Any suggestions? I updated the NVidia dirvers to the latest version.

[Salsam]

Ciribob. Got 1.4.8.0 to work after tuning the new volumes (previous sound level settings were cleared). SR is working fine but crashes as soon as i toggle the overlay. Not sure it is purely SR related as my mates got it working fine. Any suggestions? I updated the NVidia dirvers to the latest version.

Having the same problem :-/

 

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