FRN Basic
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Controls
- (A) Interface setting.
- (B) Audio setting.
- (C) Announcements.
- (D) System Explorer.
- (E) Text messages.
- (F) Auto start.
- (G) Auto connect.
- (H) Auto Tray.
- (I) Move to system tray.
- (J) Exit.
- (K) Status / type client
- (L) PTT (Press to talk).
After setup
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- Click on system explorer key (D) to open the system explorer page, this is where you will see all the servers listed.
- To pick a server click on + to show the net / rooms. You can double click on the room you pick or single click and then click 'Connect' to 'Selected Net Key'.
- Always listen first to see what is going on in the net.
- If it is your first time it is best to check your audio in a test room. Any setting up should be carried out in a test room. There is a test room on every server, where it plays back your audio. To adjust your audio click on audio setting (B).
- To talk, click and hold PTT ( L ) or the right hand Ctrl key.
Audio setting screen
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Basic Rules.
- No foul, insulting or obscene language is permitted.
- No discussing of politics or religion.
- Leave a space between your overs to allow others to join in.
- Keep your overs short ( it helps with cooling the gateway radios).
Status & Client
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Status
Green : Available to chat.
Yellow: Not available to chat , maybe listening, cannot transmit, can send & receive text messages.
Grey: Absent, cannot listen,can send & receive text messages.
Red: This indicates who's transmitting.You can also see the details of the transmitting station at the bottom of the screen in the orange coloured bar.
Green : Available to chat.
Yellow: Not available to chat , maybe listening, cannot transmit, can send & receive text messages.
Grey: Absent, cannot listen,can send & receive text messages.
Red: This indicates who's transmitting.You can also see the details of the transmitting station at the bottom of the screen in the orange coloured bar.
Text Messages
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There are two types of text messages, general & private. The message can be text, images & URL links. If you send a message to a gateway it may not be seen for sometime if the the person is away from the computer screen.
General: The message is visible to everyone in the room.
Private: Which is only visible to the person who you have sent it to.
General:
General: The message is visible to everyone in the room.
Private: Which is only visible to the person who you have sent it to.
General:
- Click on the envelope (E) on the main screen. Text screen will display.
- Click on the white box below "Message" type in your message and click on "Send message".
- Right click on person symbol (Pc/radio) text screen will display with a second tab showing the callsign/name, enter & send in the same way as above.
Click below to download
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This download programme enables you to keep the PTT on by pressing the lefthand Ctrl & K keys. When you wish to dekey,press the righthand Ctrl key. Every time you wish to use this feature you need to activate this programme.