Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 4, 2018 at 05:56 AM Posted April 4, 2018 at 05:56 AM So, when people on Vatsim are just regularly chatting on 122.8 it annoys some people, I understand that it might ruin some realism in the sim. I came up with an awesome idea after me and a few others were having a nice conversation . We decided to move over to 122.9 and use it as a "chatroom". Could we maybe keep on using this for the so called "chatroom". It gives a chance for simmers to have nice conversations while flying and get to learn others in a very nice way, just like I got to know 2 very nice people and had a conversation that took up to a hour. Its awesome to be able to meet people like this that share your aviation interests. I will be looking forward to seeing more people on the 122.9 (Mostly used in EU) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted April 4, 2018 at 06:01 AM Board of Governors Posted April 4, 2018 at 06:01 AM *Brace for impact* Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 4, 2018 at 06:04 AM Author Posted April 4, 2018 at 06:04 AM *Brace for impact* Why so? We can still have enjoyable chats like this without filling up the Unicom with un needed information which many people dont like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted April 4, 2018 at 06:43 AM Posted April 4, 2018 at 06:43 AM The best way could be a VATSIM Discord Server to support the need for communication of our members. Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 4, 2018 at 07:07 AM Author Posted April 4, 2018 at 07:07 AM The best way could be a VATSIM Discord Server to support the need for communication of our members. Hello, this is also a nice idea, however it is hard to get total strangers from Unicom that are chatting freely to join it. Its easier to make people going offtopic chat in 122.9. It ends up that you can have wonderful chats in there! But thank you for your positive opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Hannant Posted April 4, 2018 at 07:19 AM Posted April 4, 2018 at 07:19 AM Are you using that as a second frequency or primary? Trevor Hannant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:13 AM Author Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:13 AM Are you using that as a second frequency or primary? Second VHF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:14 AM Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:14 AM When properly supported, advertised and "enforced"(=asking people to go to Discord when seeing them chatting on UNICOM), Discord really could be THE way to do business for VATSIM. At the Supervisor Department we just started using it (it is a closed channel, by invitation for SUPs only) and it is really nice and helpful to coordinate and ask questions. Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:26 AM Author Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:26 AM When properly supported, advertised and "enforced"(=asking people to go to Discord when seeing them chatting on UNICOM), Discord really could be THE way to do business for VATSIM. At the Supervisor Department we just started using it (it is a closed channel, by invitation for SUPs only) and it is really nice and helpful to coordinate and ask questions. Ah ok I see thank you for listening to my idea, is it possible to get invited into this discord? I like a place to chat with others in a nice manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dace Nicmane Posted April 4, 2018 at 10:12 AM Posted April 4, 2018 at 10:12 AM No, unless you're a supervisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Simon Kelsey Posted April 4, 2018 at 11:11 AM Board of Governors Posted April 4, 2018 at 11:11 AM Discord or similar is probably the long term solution, but as a suggestion: if you are going to use a discrete frequency, might I suggest 123.45? This is the generally accepted RW air-to-air frequency (not officially for 'chat', though that is often what happens) and as a result is unlikely to clash with any active ATC frequencies. Vice President, Pilot Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 4, 2018 at 11:34 AM Author Posted April 4, 2018 at 11:34 AM Discord or similar is probably the long term solution, but as a suggestion: if you are going to use a discrete frequency, might I suggest 123.45? This is the generally accepted RW air-to-air frequency (not officially for 'chat', though that is often what happens) and as a result is unlikely to clash with any active ATC frequencies. Ah ok thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 4, 2018 at 03:03 PM Author Posted April 4, 2018 at 03:03 PM So to all admins on vatsim is it allowed to use 123.45 as air to air chat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted April 4, 2018 at 03:09 PM Posted April 4, 2018 at 03:09 PM I'm not a VATSIM admin, but -- the only relevant thing I see in the Code of Conduct is B.6: "Pilots should not carry on private conversations between themselves or controllers on the active communication frequency or on the "guard" frequency (121.50). This interferes with providing ATC services to other pilots. The guard frequency should only be utilized in cases of emergency and under no other circomestances." As long as the conversation is not on 122.8 or any active ATC channel, it doesn't look like there's any firm rule against it. And FWIW I don't know that the Guard channel is actively used or monitored on VATSIM anymore, but don't take my word for that. Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Blackburn Posted April 4, 2018 at 04:47 PM Posted April 4, 2018 at 04:47 PM I don't know that the Guard channel is actively used or monitored on VATSIM anymore, but don't take my word for that. It is still utilised. Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Almeida Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:49 PM Posted April 4, 2018 at 08:49 PM if you are going to use a discrete frequency, might I suggest 123.45? If you're going to suggest that, I must add that 123.450 should not be used for general conversation in every part of the globe. 123.450 is used as UNICOM frequency in Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Michael 1396979 Posted April 5, 2018 at 07:54 AM Author Posted April 5, 2018 at 07:54 AM Any ways if we could use 123.45 that will be great. What is it used for now on vatsim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted April 5, 2018 at 09:45 AM Posted April 5, 2018 at 09:45 AM In most parts of the world it is not [Mod - Happy Thoughts]igned to anything else but Air-to-Air. There are regional exceptions like in Brazil and if I am not mistaken helicopter traffic to oil-platforms in Scandinavia/North Sea use 123.45 as well as an official means to communicate. Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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