diff --git a/docs/foundations/controller software/audio.md b/docs/foundations/controller software/audio.md index e69de29b..2cfcdcc8 100644 --- a/docs/foundations/controller software/audio.md +++ b/docs/foundations/controller software/audio.md @@ -0,0 +1,111 @@ +# Audio Clients +## Available Clients +There are two audio clients available for use on VATSIM: + +- **Audio for VATSIM** + - [Download Audio for VATSIM](https://audio.vatsim.net/assets/files/audio-for-vatsim-12376d020a19027dcad44bb0be1a2ca7.msi) + +- **Track Audio** + - [Download Track Audio](https://github.com/pierr3/TrackAudio/releases/tag/1.3.0-beta.4) + +--- + +## Setting Up the Audio Client + +1. **Install the chosen client** and open the settings menu. +2. **Input your credentials and configure audio devices**: + - Enter your VATSIM CID and password. + - Set your input (microphone) and output (headset/speakers) devices. + - **Audio for VATSIM**: + - Adjust the microphone volume to stay within the green band for optimal audio clarity. + - **Track Audio**: + - The microphone volume is set automatically. Radio hardware selection is user preference, with Schmid ED-137B recommended. +3. **Set a Push-to-Talk (PTT) key**: + - Choose a key that won't conflict with other activities. + - **Track Audio only**: Disconnect any joysticks, as they may interfere with PTT functionality. +4. Press **OK** to save your settings. + - **Important**: Settings changes can only be made when disconnected from the client. + +
+ ![Audio for VATSIM: Settings](img/afv_settings.png) +
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+ ![Track Audio: Settings](img/track_audio_settings.png) +
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+ +--- + +## Using the Audio Client + +### Observer Mode + +- **Audio for VATSIM**: + - Ensure you are connected to VATSIM via EuroScope. + - Click **Connect** in the Audio for VATSIM client. + - Your observer callsign (e.g., `JK_OBS`) and frequency `199.998` will appear. + - To listen to a frequency: + - Click the **+** button and type the position callsign (e.g., `DOH_R1_APP`). + - Press **RX** on the frequency you added to start listening. + +
+ ![Audio for VATSIM Client: Connecting Online](img/afv_connect.png) +
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+ ![Audio for VATSIM Client: Adding a Position](img/afv_add_pos.png) +
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+ ![Audio for VATSIM Client: Receiving on a Frequency](img/afv_rx_pos.png) +
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+ +- **Track Audio**: + - Ensure you are connected to VATSIM via EuroScope. + - Click **Connect** in the Track Audio client. + - Your observer callsign (e.g., `JK_OBS`) will display at the top. + - To listen to a frequency: + - Enter the position callsign under **Add a Station** and press **Add**. + - Press **RX** on the frequency to start listening. + +
+ ![Track Audio Client: Connecting Online](img/trackaudio_connect.png) +
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+ ![Track Audio Client: Adding a Position](img/trackaudio_add_pos.png) +
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+ ![Track Audio Client: Receiving on a Frequency](img/trackaudio_rx_pos.png) +
Track Audio Client: Receiving on a Frequency
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+ +--- + +### Controller Mode + +- Log in to EuroScope and connect to your controlling position. +- Open the audio client, which will automatically: + - Detect your position. + - Add relevant frequencies to your session. +- **Transmit and Receive**: + - Press **TX** to transmit and **RX** to receive on a frequency. +- **Cross-Coupling Frequencies**: + - **Audio for VATSIM**: Use the **XC** button. + - **Track Audio**: Use the **XCA** button. + - Cross-coupling ensures pilots in different areas of your airspace can hear each other, reducing blocked transmissions. +- **Audio Output Control**: + - **Audio for VATSIM**: Press the **speaker icon** to transfer output from headset to speakers. + - **Track Audio**: Press **SPK** for the same functionality. +- **Additional Features (Track Audio Only)**: + - **RX/TX on UNICOM and GUARD** frequencies. However, only TX on those frequencies when you have the intention to TX on them! + +--- diff --git a/docs/foundations/controller software/euroscope.md b/docs/foundations/controller software/euroscope.md index 99669a1c..a0c6d834 100644 --- a/docs/foundations/controller software/euroscope.md +++ b/docs/foundations/controller software/euroscope.md @@ -76,6 +76,8 @@ EuroScope is a software application that allows members to provide air traffic c You’re now ready to start using EuroScope for observing or controlling on the VATSIM network. For further assistance, ask your questions in the Arabian vACC Discord in the Training-Text channel or the mentoring/instructor team. ## Euroscope Functionalities +Comprehensive functionality and documentation are available at [EuroScope Documentation](https://www.euroscope.hu/wp/documentation-about-euroscope/). + ### Sector Menu In this menu, you'll find options to modify the core EuroScope sector file and displays. Clicking **OPEN** allows you to choose from a variety of pre-configured ASR Displays located in the **FIR CODE/ASR** folder. **Load Sector File** will reload the .sct file, which contains all navigation and airspace data for the FIR. diff --git a/docs/foundations/controller software/img/afv_settings.png b/docs/foundations/controller software/img/afv_settings.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..12fd5657 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/foundations/controller software/img/afv_settings.png differ diff --git a/docs/foundations/controller software/img/track_audio_settings.png b/docs/foundations/controller software/img/track_audio_settings.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..94862226 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/foundations/controller software/img/track_audio_settings.png differ