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It's already edited. It's labeled #1. It's the same area where you find that you can make a chance. You'll just have to reposition your mouse cursor further to the left to be able to change the digits on the left. If you more the mouse cursor but the digits to the right change instead of the digits on the left, that means you didn't move it far enough. Most the mouse cursor just a little further then try to change them.

 

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It also says if im in my FSFDT Control Panel that VATSIM is not detected and the engine is off

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Larry James 901346
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It's already edited. It's labeled #1. It's the same area where you find that you can make a chance. You'll just have to reposition your mouse cursor further to the left to be able to change the digits on the left. If you more the mouse cursor but the digits to the right change instead of the digits on the left, that means you didn't move it far enough. Most the mouse cursor just a little further then try to change them.

 

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It also says if im in my FSFDT Control Panel that VATSIM is not detected and the engine is off

 

The message you just typed has nothing to do with tuning your cockpit's radio. Look at the text you quoted me typing and tell me if you can get past that?

 

Again, you don't have to be connected to VATSIM to tune your cockpit's radio. You can look at the second message in the FSInn Help forum for a tutorial for connecting to VATSIM.

 

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How can I set the PTT button?

I can now hear them!It was a problem with my sound settings

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How can I set the PTT button?

I can now hear them!It was a problem with my sound settings

 

Take another look at the Announcement - Installing FSInn menessage mentioned many times in this thread. You might consider printing it out since it addresses most of the questions the users have about installing and setting up FSInn.

 

http://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?t=23887#188583

 

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I looked but i still cant get it to work

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I think I got the PTT button.Does it make a beep sound if I transmit?If yes, they still do not hear me when I press it.

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I think I got the PTT button.Does it make a beep sound if I transmit?If yes, they still do not hear me when I press it.

 

Did you check the volume controls (as mentioned in the same three or four lines of text)? If you did, you might use TeamSpeak to test your sound. It has a local test mode. You can find a link to it on the download section of www.apollo3.com/teamspeak .

 

The sound you hear is a notice that you've pressed the PTT to transmit. Many real world transmitters emits the same sound to indicate transmit mode. I believe it started when the transmitters went to including some computerized mechanism in the equipment. There's at least a second delay before transmission is effective. The beep prompts the user to speak after the beep.

 

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I sure did but the controller still can't hear me.What should I do??

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I sure did but the controller still can't hear me.What should I do??

 

If you did what I suggested in the previous message (meaning, tried configuring Teamspeak to work, since it has a local test mode), and it fails, I would say you probably have a none working sound device or need to install the correct drivers.

 

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Im gonna send you pictures of my settings in FSInn cp and then you can maybe see the problem

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Im gonna send you pictures of my settings in FSInn cp and then you can maybe see the problem

 

It's alright for you to send pictures, but the response will be the same. I don't know of a way to test the sound, except to change devices as mentioned in the Announcement - Installing FSInn, then do a sound check with ATC. If it fails, try a different device, then do a sound check. Also make sure the volume controls are turned all the way to the right.

 

Or, use the builtin sound test facility (which I use) of Teamspeak. Configure Teamspeak, then use the same device and settings that works with Teamspeak with FSInn.

 

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Im gonna send you pictures of my settings in FSInn cp and then you can maybe see the problem

 

It's alright for you to send pictures, but the response will be the same. I don't know of a way to test the sound, except to change devices as mentioned in the Announcement - Installing FSInn, then do a sound check with ATC. If it fails, try a different device, then do a sound check. Also make sure the volume controls are turned all the way to the right.

 

Or, use the builtin sound test facility (which I use) of Teamspeak. Configure Teamspeak, then use the same device and settings that works with Teamspeak with FSInn.

 

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I tried the recording device of Teampspeak.if I play it back, I can't hear myself.Shall I try another device?

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Im gonna send you pictures of my settings in FSInn cp and then you can maybe see the problem

 

It's alright for you to send pictures, but the response will be the same. I don't know of a way to test the sound, except to change devices as mentioned in the Announcement - Installing FSInn, then do a sound check with ATC. If it fails, try a different device, then do a sound check. Also make sure the volume controls are turned all the way to the right.

 

Or, use the builtin sound test facility (which I use) of Teamspeak. Configure Teamspeak, then use the same device and settings that works with Teamspeak with FSInn.

 

-- L. James

 

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I tried the recording device of Teampspeak.if I play it back, I can't hear myself.Shall I try another device?

 

If you downloaded and installed Teamspeak and fail to be able to get any results from the Local Test mode feature, you either have a faulty mic, a faulty sound card, or drivers that are not functioning.

 

I use Teamspeak to test out the sound because I find it to be such a common program, and very easy program to configure.

 

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Im gonna send you pictures of my settings in FSInn cp and then you can maybe see the problem

 

It's alright for you to send pictures, but the response will be the same. I don't know of a way to test the sound, except to change devices as mentioned in the Announcement - Installing FSInn, then do a sound check with ATC. If it fails, try a different device, then do a sound check. Also make sure the volume controls are turned all the way to the right.

 

Or, use the builtin sound test facility (which I use) of Teamspeak. Configure Teamspeak, then use the same device and settings that works with Teamspeak with FSInn.

 

-- L. James

 

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L. D. James

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www.apollo3.com/~ljames

 

I tried the recording device of Teampspeak.if I play it back, I can't hear myself.Shall I try another device?

 

If you downloaded and installed Teamspeak and fail to be able to get any results from the Local Test mode feature, you either have a faulty mic, a faulty sound card, or drivers that are not functioning.

 

I use Teamspeak to test out the sound because I find it to be such a common program, and very easy program to configure.

 

-- L. James

 

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If I enter teamspeak, must I go to record and say start recording or how must I do it?

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Im gonna send you pictures of my settings in FSInn cp and then you can maybe see the problem

 

It's alright for you to send pictures, but the response will be the same. I don't know of a way to test the sound, except to change devices as mentioned in the Announcement - Installing FSInn, then do a sound check with ATC. If it fails, try a different device, then do a sound check. Also make sure the volume controls are turned all the way to the right.

 

Or, use the builtin sound test facility (which I use) of Teamspeak. Configure Teamspeak, then use the same device and settings that works with Teamspeak with FSInn.

 

-- L. James

 

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L. D. James

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If I enter teamspeak, must I go to record and say start recording or how must I do it?

 

www.apollo3.com/~ljames

 

I tried the recording device of Teampspeak.if I play it back, I can't hear myself.Shall I try another device?

 

If you downloaded and installed Teamspeak and fail to be able to get any results from the Local Test mode feature, you either have a faulty mic, a faulty sound card, or drivers that are not functioning.

 

I use Teamspeak to test out the sound because I find it to be such a common program, and very easy program to configure.

 

-- L. James

 

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Johan. I'm sorry, but I don't understand the significants of your last message. It only had quoted text transcript, but nothing new except for your signature.

 

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If I go into Teamspeak what must I do to record?How can I get my Mic to work?

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If I go into Teamspeak what must I do to record?How can I get my Mic to work?

 

Look at the settings option. You can use Settings -> Options to change devices. You can use Settings -> Sound/Input to test the devices.

 

As I mentioned, when you hear sound using the Local Test mode you'll know you have located a device and settings that works.

 

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I just connected to edinburgh and tried to transmit something and the ATC heard me but he couldn't see me.What must I do so that he can see me?

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I recconected and he could see me.but I dont know how to put my squawk on standby.How do I do that¨?

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I recconected and he could see me.but I dont know how to put my squawk on standby.How do I do that¨?

 

http://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?t=23949

 

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Hi Larry, Dave again. I was looking for possible solutions to my problem in this thread, and have so-far been unable to find one.

I have downloaded serv-info and have tried locating my plane at an airport where the serv-info indicates that the airport is covered by an online atc controller but I am so-far still unable to hear ATC.

I have followed the proceedure to set up sound and voice - all sliders to the right, and the FSInn control panel appears to be working properly. When I click on the VASIM button on the control panel I clearly hear a tone and a blue sub-window appears at the top of my game with scrolling text. I configured the left control button as the PTT and can hear the beep when pushing it. I have tried tuning in the unicom frequency and still cannot hear any voices.

I am confused when I read about seeing what frequencies are present, such as GRD and TWR as I do not see any such listings. What I have done is access my flight map on the cockpit control panel, locate the airport and the listings of ILS frquencies and tower frequencies, tuned by radio into all of them to try them but still hear nothing. any suggestions for me??

I also wanted to thank you again for all of your effort in getting me up and running with FSInn, you went above and way beyond the amount of help I expected, and I appreciate it, this forum is lucky to have ya.

 

Dave.

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Larry.... just wanted to add real quick that if I click the tuner button on the FSInn control panel and tune in the appropriate frquency I can hear SKY BLUE radio clear as a bell, dont know if that helps but...

 

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Larry.... just wanted to add real quick that if I click the tuner button on the FSInn control panel and tune in the appropriate frquency I can hear SKY BLUE radio clear as a bell, dont know if that helps but...

 

Dave

 

Unless you have a specific reason for the Blue Sky radio, you should disable it. For me, it causes an annoying error message when exiting Flight Simulator. Take a look at the first message in the FSInn Support forum under Truble Shooting/Error when Exiting Flight Simulator.

 

I'm reviewing your previous message about communicating with ATC, for a suggestion.

 

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Hi Larry, Dave again. I was looking for possible solutions to my problem in this thread, and have so-far been unable to find one.

I have downloaded serv-info and have tried locating my plane at an airport where the serv-info indicates that the airport is covered by an online atc controller but I am so-far still unable to hear ATC.

I have followed the proceedure to set up sound and voice - all sliders to the right, and the FSInn control panel appears to be working properly. When I click on the VASIM button on the control panel I clearly hear a tone and a blue sub-window appears at the top of my game with scrolling text. I configured the left control button as the PTT and can hear the beep when pushing it. I have tried tuning in the unicom frequency and still cannot hear any voices.

 

There has been lots of debate on allowing voice in Unicom. I’m in favor of allowing voice Unicom (in conjunction with text, not to replace text) mainly for the purpose of allowing a user to get some understanding of whether his radio is working when there might not be immediate ATC in his immediate vicinity. However, at present, Unicom is text only. As far as I know, you’ll never hear voice on Unicom. So the only way you can really check is to get on a channel with a controller.

 

I miss the days of SB2.x when I used to connect and within a few minutes I’ll hear someone, I’m sure at a location a thousand miles away say, “[CALLSIGN] Radio Checkâ€

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