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'''Mumble''' is a free, open source VoIP software used by some ATCs and pilots on the multiplayer network. | |||
== Installation and configuration == | == Installation and configuration == | ||
# Download Mumble from its [http://wiki.mumble.info/wiki/Main_Page official website] (choose the links from the ''Stable Release'' column. If you're on Linux, you can usually install it using your package manager. | # Download Mumble from its [http://wiki.mumble.info/wiki/Main_Page official website] (choose the links from the ''Stable Release'' column). If you're on Linux, you can usually install it using your package manager. | ||
# Start it and follow the instructions on your screen to configure the program. | # Start it and follow the instructions on your screen to configure the program. | ||
{{tip|We suggest to choose the '''Push-To-Talk''' mode in the '''Voice Activity Detection''' step; if you choose another mode, make sure to calibrate the volume levels correctly (follow the on-screen instructions carefully). This way, your voice will be transmitted only when you mean to, and there will be less background noise on the channel.}} | {{tip|We suggest to choose the '''Push-To-Talk''' mode in the '''Voice Activity Detection''' step; if you choose another mode, make sure to calibrate the volume levels correctly (follow the on-screen instructions carefully). This way, your voice will be transmitted only when you mean to, and there will be less background noise on the channel.}} | ||
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==Mumble Server== | ==Mumble Server== | ||
<ol> | <ol> | ||
<li>Click on | <li>Click on {{Menu item|Server|Connect}}.</li> | ||
<li>If this is the first time you connect to the FlightGear Mumble server, click on | <li>If this is the first time you connect to the FlightGear Mumble server, click on {{button|Add New...}} at the bottom of the window and input the following parameters, then click {{button|OK}}: | ||
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| A username (callsign) of your choice | | A username (callsign) of your choice | ||
|}</li> | |}</li> | ||
<li>Select '''FlightGear ATC''' from the server list and click | <li>Select '''FlightGear ATC''' from the server list and click {{button|Connect}}.</li> | ||
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== Using Mumble == | == Using Mumble == | ||
When you are connected, Mumble will show a hierarchical list of channels on the right side of the main window. | When you are connected, Mumble will show a hierarchical list of channels on the right side of the main window. | ||
* To enter an existing channel, right click on it and choose | * To enter an existing channel, right click on it and choose {{Menu item|Join Channel}}. | ||
* To create a new channel (e.g. if you're acting as a controller), right click on the ''FlightGear'' channel and choose | * To create a new channel (e.g. if you're acting as a controller), right click on the ''FlightGear'' channel and choose {{Menu item|Add}}. Input a name and (optionally) a description, then click {{button|OK}}. | ||
{{note|The new channel is temporary and will be deleted when the last person in it exits the channel.}} | {{note|The new channel is temporary and will be deleted when the last person in it exits the channel.}} | ||
* To mute yourself, click the | * To mute yourself, click the {{button|Mute}} button in the main toolbar. | ||
== OpenRadar flickering when using Mumble == | == OpenRadar flickering when using Mumble == | ||
If you're using Mumble and OpenRadar at the same time, you might notice that the OpenRadar screen flickers. A solution is disabling the Mumble overlay (in Mumble, click on | If you're using Mumble and OpenRadar at the same time, you might notice that the OpenRadar screen flickers. A solution is disabling the Mumble overlay (in Mumble, click on {{Menu item|Configure|Settings}}, open the '''Overlay''' section, deselect '''Enable Overlay''' and click {{button|OK}}). | ||
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]] | [[Category:Air Traffic Control]] | ||
[[Category:Software]] | [[Category:Software]] | ||