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  1. I don't seem to have much luck using the Random Voice Setting. Do I need to remove all the individual controller voices in the list above this setting in order to have the random voices function? I have a selection of random voices configured but it still follows the voices I've set in the individual controller section. Ken.
  2. I too have had flights where ATC stop responding to me (last night in fact). I managed to resolve mine last night by using the SayIt function to contact the Center controller for me. Once I did that suddenly all my previous attempts at contact rattled down the text box and my audio comms was restored. Go figure?? 😏 Ken
  3. Ok the video above should be pinned at the top of this forum. It is a must for anyone using P2ATC. I spent $150AUD on 3 x Cereproc voices thinking they would add to the realism however although they sound great, the delay in response when they speak is so annoying as to make them useless in my opinion. I had 18 free voices sitting in my Win10 that I couldn't use after having installed different windows language packs. I was missing this key ingredient that is detailed in the video above. I now have a great range of male and female voices to add to the immersion. Ken.
  4. Chiming in a year later with the same bug (it appears). Love this ATC app however the random voices option seems to have some flaws. I use MS Dave as my copilot and have 6 or 8 other voices. I've selected all the other voices in the random voice selection excluding Dave however he continues to randomly appear as a controller along the way. I also get the same error as Phil reported above in that the random voice listed on the client for each new sector sometimes doesn't match with the voice heard, in fact it usually gets stuck on Dave until I manually switch away to another frequency then back again. Using the latest version v2.6.1.1_X64_R3 Ken.
  5. If you want to get VHF radio sounding voices using P2ATC and the standard MS voices I highly recommend watching THIS video. It's quite a convoluted setup using Voicemeeter Potato but once understood and setup it's set and forget. The ATC voices are tweaked using a free EQ app so they sound like the real in-aircraft radio voices. Using Voicemeeter also allows you to have far more control over audio sending X-Plane sounds to any output dynamically rather than having to shutdown and restart each time. Great for VR integration. Ken.
  6. You're an absolute legend Mark, great customer support. Your app brings P2ATC alive on a network. Ken.
  7. Hi Mark, Just tried your program and it works great but (there's always one!) I found that it doesn't work with joystick controllers that have buttons permanently pressed. I have a Honeycomb flight yoke and it uses some joystick buttons as switches, this means some buttons are always on eg. Avionics power switch is either button 13 pressed (OFF) or button 14 pressed (ON). I can successfully assign my desired PTT button (1) on the Honeycomb and on your application however it doesn't respond on the client (receiver) app. nor to P2ATC. If I use a joystick that doesn't have any buttons pressed by default such as my Warthog Joystick, it responds perfectly on the client and P2ATC. Is this a function that can be implemented in your app? Regards, Ken.
  8. Here is a video of the Mindstar GNS software running on a hardware module from Ruscool Electronics in New Zealand. While not that cheap it does provide a fine simulation of the Garmin unit with full hardware activation of all the Mindstar functions. The RNS530 (as Ruscool calls their module) uses a keyboard emulator of sorts built into the unit which sends keystrokes to the sim which is then interpreted by their custom application running in the sim and talking to FSUIPC. Needless to say both the hardware and software have corresponding config files which must match up to activate the functions as can be seen in the video. All works well on the bench, next is to install in the sim and fly! Of course before you ask, no the Mindstar software isn't compatible with Prepa3D v4 due to that being a 64bit application whereas the Mindstar is currently only 32bit.
  9. Just purchased MCE after some extensive testing and I must say I'm loving it. I also use RC4 for offline flying and although RC4 fails to respond quite often, I'm sure this is a foible of RC4 rather than MCE, I also suffer this on occasion using keyboard responses. Never the less having MCE as a co-pilot so I can run through flows and checklists is brilliant and being able to "talk" to RC4 seals the deal for me. I fly a single seat hardware home cockpit and am also a crew member for the Perth Worldflight team flying a full B737-800 where all flights are done with two crew so being able to practice CRM at home is a real boon, and the responses from MCE are exactly like that of our WF co-pilots when using the PMDG checklists. My question relates to operations when flying with hardware panels. What is the correct MCE setting if I want to have full checklist interaction but don't want him to operate any FS panel switches like landing lights etc? It seems he doesn't recognise when I flip a hardware switch, and I suspect his interactions actually interfere with the hardware selections. Thanks for a great program, Ken.
  10. Hi Gerald, Yes I have XPUIPC version 2.0.4.6 (the latest I think). I also tried deleting my XPUIPC and letting RC4toXplane install its version but that didn't change anything either. No manual entries in the cfg file, just the default file that comes with it. Not using EFASS. As also reported by others, it appears to work flawlessly in X-Plane-32bit, however thats not a fix in my opinion. Cheers, Ken.
  11. I'm getting the same intermittent errors reported by Sca1ey. Basically if I start XP and get these 3 errors I know it won't work: Failed to Create HK2 Failed to Create HK3 Failed to Create HK4 After these errors if I start RC4 from the plugin the top message is on a single line and garbled as if the plugin isn't enabled, which it is according to its menu. If I disable it then re-enable the plugin I get this message: "Important RC4 Message. RC4 has been stopped to ensure plugin is fully running. Please restart RC4 if required." Then the whole round starts again. I'm running XP10.45 - 64bit OS is Windows 10 - 64bit RC 4.3.3845 Apps are set to "Run as Administrator" Tried running in Win7 compatibility to no avail. As reported also by others this error is intermittent it seems, sometimes it loads ok and others it fails. Otherwise when the app works its great. Cheers, Ken.
  12. I've had this happen on several flights, first only upon accepting the performance uplink but tonight it crashed upon rejecting it as well. I've turned off the function in the CDU. Ken.
  13. I recently downloaded the latest TSS 777 GE soundset for FSX and find them to be extremely below par! They sound like they've replaced the engines with Volkswagen motors. Have a listen to the youtube demo and you'll hear what I mean. Instead of the characteristic whine as you power down the runway and takeoff you hear this grinding whir instead. Prior to this I've been using either the POSKY sounds but the absolute truest come from PMDG's 747X. If you have this aircraft point your sounds to its soundfile for your particular engine as they have all 3 then you'll hear some fantastic spool up and great takeoff immersion. I thought buying the TSS payware would be a sure thing but not to my ears, but then they were only $15. Perhaps some others have had better experience?Ken.
  14. Good idea JD and maybe I can help with the pronunciation issue. I work for the national television and radio broadcaster in Australia (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) and we have a department specifically for correct pronunciation (we're raked over the coals by the public if we get it slightly wrong!). It uses an international standard for scripting pronunciation which may be of use here. It is reproduced below:Capitalised words are accented eg:Australia = os-TRAYL-yuh (NOT uhs-TRAY-yuh OR aws-TRAY-lee-uh OR uhs-TREL-yuh) Accomplish = uh-KUMP-lish Beijing = bay-JING (j as in 'jet', not zh as in 'beige')Pilatus = pil-AH-tusAmir Farid = ah-MEER fah-REED (pianist)Phonetic Legend:Symbol Sounda .. .. .. .. hatah .. .. .. .. artay .. .. .. .. payair . .. .. .. pair, dareaw .. .. .. ..paw, porke .. .. .. .. bestee .. .. .. .. sea, meeer . .. .. .. here, feari .. .. .. .. witigh . .. .. .. tie, myo .. .. .. .. potoh .. .. .. .. oak, so, lowoo .. .. .. .. put, bookooh . .. .. ..too, doow .. .. .. ..now, boughoy .. .. .. .. boy, foilu .. .. .. .. nutur .. .. .. .. fur, bird, learnuh*.. .. .. ..other, aboutooh(uh). .. ..toursh .. .. .. .. shop, surech .. .. .. .. chopzh .. .. .. .. measureg .. .. .. .. getj .. .. .. .. jety .. .. .. .. yetng .. .. .. .. song(ang)**. .. ..vin (in 'vin blanc')(ong)**. .. ..blanc (in 'vin blanc')kh .. .. .. .. loch, Bachth .. .. .. .. thindh .. .. .. .. then * the 'indeterminate' vowel ** nasalised vowelObviously there would need to be a complete list of names compiled using this system and then disseminated to all. Quite a task!Ken.
  15. Hi guys,I would just like to request while new files are being generated for RC5, could you correct the pronunciation of "Pilatus"? This is a very popular turboprop aircraft but is pronounced 3 different ways in RC4, which is fine as I just elect not to use the controllers that say it weirdly. If it could be rectified it would be appreciated.Also if you are after another Aussie voice set, I am more than happy to record them. I am a sound engineer and a past radio presenter so could be of use just to add another accent to the mix.BTW, I love the program and use RC4.3 in FSX via a networked PC with ATC sound channelled to my rear speakers. I'll be buying V5 hot off the press......Fantastic!Ken.www.kennair.com.au
  16. >In my experience, setting WideViewAspect=true changes the>field of view in both 2D and 3D to be wider, but does not>rectify panel distortion in 2D. It is most likely that those>saying 2D panel distortion is not an issue have just grown>used to the look of slightly oval gauges - the pixels of a 2D>panel designed for a 4:3 screen must spread out more>horizontally than vertically when displayed on a widescreen>monitor. Try looking at a 2D panel on a TH2G system - it gets>extremely stretched across three monitors horizontally but is>the same as on one screen vertically.>>GaryThat's correct. Most aircraft models are designed with 4:3 panels in mind when seen in 2D view. If you use a widescreen monitor you need to remake the panel in a photo editor to conform to the resolution of your widescreen, then add the gauges by editing the panel.cfg file or FSPanel Studio (highly recommended), set the new resolution in FS Hardware settings and enjoy more panel information than you had before. Or as previously suggested, get use to oval gauges!Ken.http://www.kennair.com.auhttp://www.kennair.com.au/Images/avatars/b200pil.jpg
  17. The TH2GO will work fine in dual head mode. I had it running this way until I could get hold of a third monitor. The instructions indicate what to do but basically just connect one monitor to the Centre output (this acts as the main screen while the system is booting up) then the second monitor to either of the Left or Right outputs.Kenhttp://www.kennair.com.auhttp://www.kennair.com.au/Images/avatars/b200pil.jpg
  18. Here's an intersting website from a 737 builder in Hobart Tasmania who is setting up multi-projectors for outside viewing using a TH2GO. His testing has revealed interesting information that might be useful to others (like me), in particular the use of undocked screens on the TH2GO. Have a look and see if it's useful.http://www.insitesolutions.com.au/737proje...als_develop.htmKen.http://www.kennair.comhttp://www.kennair.com/Images/avatars/b200pil.jpg
  19. Jim (jagabom),Really no matter what your system, if you want to fly with 3 monitors and minimise the hit on your system, get a Triple Head 2 Go. There are other options as already pointed out here, and the Matrox is an added expense, but it will give you a great ride once installed. Plus you can use the other vid outputs to drive more monitors for instrument views at the same time.Ken :)http://www.kennair.comhttp://www.kennair.com/Images/avatars/b200pil.jpg
  20. I've been flying FS9 & FSX with its folders compressed for about a year now on advice from somewhere? My below par system increased performance slightly afterward so a must for me. Perhaps this will help others trying to squeeze every bit of longevity out of their aging systems before taking the upgrade plunge!Ken.http://www.kennair.comhttp://www.kennair.com/Images/avatars/b200pil.jpg
  21. For what it's worth, I've been using UD for about 12 months and have had no issue with it. Mind you I use XP not Vista but my below par system found an extra 10-20 FPS after using it. I recommend always updating to the latest version (happens about every couple of months) and doing as Al says, select 100%. Make sure to use it regularly and particularly after installing or removing software. Remember the Consolidate option can take many hours to complete depending on your hard drives size and mess!! I have two hard drives with UD setup with different options on each one.I simply followed the tutorial for optimising UD for a Flight Sim PC and it did the trick. I haven't used any other third party defragger so can't comment on comparisons.Kenhttp://www.kennair.comhttp://www.kennair.com/Images/avatars/b200pil.jpg
  22. I concur with everything Jim said and I too use nVidia, however I beleive ATI have rectified some of their incompatibilites with Matrox.Given the minimal price difference, and the greater flexibility, I'm not sure why you would be considering the Dual Head. If you want you can use the Triple head in Dual head mode, but the three outputs will give you the greatest view as Jim highlighted.I have two video cards with the TH2GO on one and 2x17" LCD's on the other and works great. The other advantage is that the TH2GO with 3 screens has a much less impact on PC performance than using two screens on separate outputs. The system sees the Matrox as one just screen.Regards,Ken.http://www.kennair.comhttp://www.kennair.com/Images/avatars/b200pil.jpg
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