RXP 430 and Real Sim Gear 430 - 8.33 Frequency (resolved)

[Debugger0 1]

Hello,

I am using the RealSimGear Garmin 430 and the RealityXP 430. When I turn the small button of the left rotary encoder, it is supposed to change the KHz part of the COM-Frequency. It does, but only in 25 KHz steps. The command, sent by the RealSimGear when using that encoder, is by default "sim/GPS/g430n2_fine_up=sim/GPS/g430n1_fine_up" and "..._fine_down", which produces 8.33 KHz-Steps on the X-Plane standard Garmin 430. When pushing the Encoder, I am able to change the NAV-Frequency. The default command works fine here.

To force the COM-frequency change on the smaller encoder to be 8.33 KHz, I changed the command in the CommandMapping.ini (of the RealSimGear Plugin) to "sim/GPS/g430n2_fine_down=sim/radios/stby_com1_fine_down_833" and "...._fine_up_833". Now, the RealityXP 430 has the correct frequency changes for COM just like the Built-In-Garmin. But now I cannot change the NAV-KHz at all using this encoder, so the solution is not perfect. I can, however, tune in NAV-Frequencies by using the "nearest" page and selecting them with the right rotary encoder and pressing ENT, but that is just a work around.

So, what is the correct way, to force RealityXP 430 to use 8.33 Stepping with the "...g430n1_fine_up" command?

I could have asked this in the RealSimGear-Forums as well, but as the hardware works fine with the default X-Plane Garmin, I assume it is a software related issue with the RealityXP (-settings). Most likely, not too hard to solve?!?

Thanks in advance.

Martin

Edited May 21, 2020 by Debugger0

[Debugger0 1]

I have to correct myself on the alternative option to choose VOR-Frequencies by using the nearest page. This option depends on

1. The GNS430 database would be up to date. At least for the COM frequencies this is not the case

2. I never need any other frequency than those in the database, which (again for COM) is sometimes different, at least when flying in VATSIM.

According to the Reality-XP-Website, THIS is the official RealityXP-Support-Forum. Is that true? 

best regards

Martin

[Debugger0 1]

Hello,

since my technical question about the GNS (seperate thread) remains as unanswered AND the question of whether this is the official support forum also remains unanswered, I wonder if any of you know of any official support from Reality XP (the company).

On their website, the support site (not too easy to find) points to community forums (like this one) and a FAQ, that only covers purchase, installation and piracy. No other technical questions. No mail address, no contact form that I can fill out.

Is there such thing as an official Reality XP customer support, that is not community based, like this forum?

 

thank you in advance

Martin

[JRBarrett 3,070]

On 5/21/2020 at 7:08 AM, Debugger0 said:

Hello,

I am using the RealSimGear Garmin 430 and the RealityXP 430. When I turn the small button of the left rotary encoder, it is supposed to change the KHz part of the COM-Frequency. It does, but only in 25 KHz steps. The command, sent by the RealSimGear when using that encoder, is by default "sim/GPS/g430n2_fine_up=sim/GPS/g430n1_fine_up" and "..._fine_down", which produces 8.33 KHz-Steps on the X-Plane standard Garmin 430. When pushing the Encoder, I am able to change the NAV-Frequency. The default command works fine here.

To force the COM-frequency change on the smaller encoder to be 8.33 KHz, I changed the command in the CommandMapping.ini (of the RealSimGear Plugin) to "sim/GPS/g430n2_fine_down=sim/radios/stby_com1_fine_down_833" and "...._fine_up_833". Now, the RealityXP 430 has the correct frequency changes for COM just like the Built-In-Garmin. But now I cannot change the NAV-KHz at all using this encoder, so the solution is not perfect. I can, however, tune in NAV-Frequencies by using the "nearest" page and selecting them with the right rotary encoder and pressing ENT, but that is just a work around.

So, what is the correct way, to force RealityXP 430 to use 8.33 Stepping with the "...g430n1_fine_up" command?

I could have asked this in the RealSimGear-Forums as well, but as the hardware works fine with the default X-Plane Garmin, I assume it is a software related issue with the RealityXP (-settings). Most likely, not too hard to solve?!?

Thanks in advance.

Martin

Since the RXP GNS-430 is based on the Garmin trainer, which in turn contains the same software engine as the real GNS-430, the procedure to put an actual GNS-430 into default  .833 mode for COM channels might work on the RXP unit. I own the RXP GTN750, but not the 430, so I have no way of checking.

 

 

 

[JRBarrett 3,070]

This is the official support forum.

RXP is pretty much a one-man operation. Jean-Luc, the president and chief developer of RXP is normally very responsive here in the forum, under the user name “RXP”. In fact, I believe his support is among the best in the business, and I think many of us who own RXP products would agree. He was last active here 3 days ago.

But, as with any small software house, with limited staff, it may not always be possible to provide “instantaneous” support 24/7. You posted your original question Thursday, and it is now Saturday. Jean-Luc may be traveling or otherwise indisposed, but I am very sure he will have an answer your question as soon as possible.

I did post a YouTube link in your original thread that might possibly have a solution. It’s the procedure for putting a real GNS-430 into .833 COM channeling mode. Since the Garmin trainer that is the basis of the RXP GNS-430, has almost all the same functions as the real GNS, it may work, but I can’t be sure since I don’t own the GNS-430 emulation.

 

[RXP 2,338]

Hi,

@Debugger0 I'm sorry for the unfortunate delay.

The RXP GNS is working 99.99% like the real device and selecting whether tuning with 25Khz or 8.33Khz is exactly like with the real device too.

You might want to read not only the RXP GNS User's Manual which is covering most questions with regard to product integration and use in the simulator, but as importantly the Garmin Pilots Guide installed with the trainer which covers all the device functions, including this specific radio tuning question.

Thank you @JRBarrett for your assistance with this.

[Debugger0 1]

Thank you both for your useful answers. I did not know that the real devices can be configured that way. Now it works!

I also didn't know that there was mainly one person behind the company.I understand that an individual cannot answer every support request immediately. I now appreciate the work better.

I have successfully switched to 8.33 kHz and I am satisfied and happy.

Thank you again Jim and thank you Jean-Luc.

 

Martin

[stantona 3]

Debugger0,

Are you still around? I noticed your last post was May 2020. Are you willing to answer a few questions?

For instance, I wasn’t using X-Plane 12 when you last posted and I was wondering how it is all working with XP12.

 I am having trouble with the frequency problem and I didn’t before  

Thanks,

  Alex