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/images/notams/notams19/vats1014.jpgVATSIM is delighted to announce that Audio for VATSIM, our brandnew voice technology, will launch on Monday 14th October 2019. This isthe dawn of the next generation of online flight simulation. Check outour video below. What is Audio for VATSIM?Audio for VATSIM is an innovative new technology for our voicecommunication which features: State of the art voice quality - a brand new Opus-based voice codec with optional realistic distortion, white noise, VHF and HF simulationReduced delay - up to 80% reduction in latency, making busy frequencies more realistic and manageableRange simulation - transceivers set up as per real ATC positions, with signal strength dependent on distance and altitudeCustomisable technology - this upgrade paves the way for future amazing development by the community.Instructions for upgrading your pilot or ATC client are nowavailable on the Audio for VATSIM web site. Follow the instructionscarefully to ensure you can enjoy the new voice system from 14thOctober! Web site:audio.vatsim.net Network status:network-status.vatsim.net Facebook Video
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/images/notams/notams19/vats0930.jpgVATSIM is delighted to announce that Audio forVATSIM, our brand new voice technology, will launch on Monday14th October 2019. This is the dawn of the next generation of onlineflight simulation. What is Audio for VATSIM?Audio for VATSIM is an innovative new technology for our voicecommunication which features: State of the art voice quality - a brand new Opus-based voice codec with optional realistic distortion, white noise, VHF and HF simulationReduced delay - up to 80% reduction in latency, making busy frequencies more realistic and manageableRange simulation - transceivers set up as per real ATC positions, with signal strength dependent on distance and altitudeCustomisable technology - this upgrade paves the way for future amazing development by the community.This is the biggest technological change for the VATSIM communityin many years, and is being rolled out across all pilot and ATCclients. In order to implement this change, we must do two things thathave never been done before on the network. First, we must take theentire network offline for maintenance for a short period. Secondly,after the downtime, all VATSIM members will need to have updated theirATC and pilot clients to be compatible with the newinfrastructure. How Will The Launch Work?At 2000z on Sunday 13th October 2019, all VATSIM servers will betaken offline to begin the migration to our new infrastructure. VATSIMusers should ensure that their flights and ATC sessions have concludedby this time. During this period, all other VATSIM services may alsobe subject to some downtime. The network will remain offline for a period of 24 hours, althougha limited number of connections are likely to be allowed before thistime whilst we embed the new servers. To be safe, our members shouldnot plan any flights or ATC sessions prior to 2000z on Monday 14thOctober. If the downtime needs to be extended beyond this time for anyreason, we will announce this as quickly as possible. How Do I Prepare For The Launch?Every VATSIM member will need to update their pilot and ATC clientsand, in some cases, will need to download a small standalone app torun alongside the client whilst our developers work to integrate Audiofor VATSIM natively into their software. We have created a web site toguide you through the steps you need to take, whichever client you arecurrently using. I Need Help Preparing My Client For This UpgradeWe've launched a support forum and Discord server as the officialplaces to get support. You can also post on our Facebook group orlocal facility forums to ask for help from fellow members of thecommunity. If I'm Using FSInn or Squawkbox, Do I Need To Upgrade To A New Client To Use Audio for VATSIM?Following feedback from the community, the team have madearrangements for Audio for VATSIM to be compatible with these clients,although you'll still need to follow the instructions posted shortlyto install a standalone client before the switchover. That said, FSInnand Squawkbox will cease to be supported in the coming months as wemake other enhancements (increasing the refresh rate) to VATSIM, soyou are strongly recommended to use this opportunity to upgrade to amore modern client. How Do I Find Out More About The Technical Details?The Audio for VATSIM web site contains a knowledge base whichincludes a full manual of the principles of operation for Audio forVATSIM, as well as other documentation which you may find useful. Source
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VATSIM Announces Audio Beta Test /images/notams/notams19/vats0821.jpgWe're excited to announce a large beta test of Audio forVATSIM, the new voice codec! The beta will be taking placethis Sunday at 1300z-1700z, and you can sign up for the betahere. Audio for VATSIM (AFV) is a revolutionary new audio solution forthe VATSIM network featuring clear VHF communications and minimallatency as opposed to VATSIM's current voice codec. AFV also featuresrealistic range-based VHF range, incorporation of blocking tones forpilots who are stepped on, and the ability to use voice on anyfrequency in the VHF spectrum even when there is no Air TrafficController online. vatsim.net
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/images/notams/notams19/vats0331.jpgVATSIM is delighted to announce that we are moving into theadvanced testing phases of the new audio solution, Audio for VATSIM(AFV). AFV is a revolutionary new audio solution for the VATSIMnetwork featuring clear VHF communications and minimal latency asopposed to VATSIM's current voice codec. AFV also features realisticrange-based VHF range, incorporation of blocking tones for pilots whoare stepped on, and the ability to use voice on any frequency in theVHF spectrum even when there is no Air Traffic Controller online. VATSIM needs you to help complete these important large-scale testswhere we attempt to stress the system with hundreds of users before werelease. To accomplish these tests, we are accepting applications fromany VATSIM member interested in being a part of the large-scale betatesting to begin soon. Beta testers will be selected at random from the applicants andwill be requested to fly or control during at least two of theupcoming large tests. Applicants will receive a confirmation via emailand if accepted will receive email with further instructions. To apply, visithttps://vats.im/beta Good luck to all those who apply, and we look forward to fullrelease of Audio for VATSIM!