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= DCS SimpleRadio Standalone (SRS) – Installation & Setup Guide =

This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and configuring DCS SimpleRadio Standalone (SRS) for use in multiplayer DCS sessions.

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== Download ==

# Go to [http://dcssimpleradio.com/ dcssimpleradio.com] and click the button for the '''latest release'''.
# You will be redirected to the GitHub releases page. Scroll down to the '''Assets''' section at the bottom.
# Download only the file named <code>DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone-<version>.zip</code>. No other files are needed.

== Installation ==

# '''Extract''' the downloaded <code>.zip</code> archive into a new folder of your choice.
# Inside the extracted folder, run <code>installer.exe</code>.
# When prompted, confirm or set the install location:
#* '''Default (recommended):''' <code>C:\Program Files\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone</code>
# Point the installer to your DCS '''Saved Games''' folder when asked.
# Click '''Install / Update DCS-SRS''' to complete the installation.

After installation, an SRS shortcut should appear on your desktop.

== Initial Setup ==

Launch SRS from the desktop shortcut, then configure the following before joining a server:

=== Audio Devices ===

Navigate to the '''Settings''' page and set:
* '''SRS Interface''' – select your audio output device (speakers/headset)
* '''Microphone''' – select your input device

=== Controls / PTT ===

Navigate to the '''Controls''' page and bind:
* A button for '''PTT''' (Push-to-Talk)
* Bindings for at least '''Radio 1''' and '''Radio 2'''

That's the minimum required to transmit. You're ready to connect.

== Recommended Settings ==

The following settings are taken from the official recommended settings document. Items are marked as '''REQ''' (required / mission-critical) or '''REC''' (recommended but not critical).

=== Global Settings ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Value !! Priority
|-
| Auto Connect || ON || REC
|-
| Auto Connect Prompt || OFF || –
|-
| Auto Connect Mismatch Prompt || ON || –
|-
| Hide Overlay Taskbar Item || OFF || REC
|-
| Auto Refocus DCS || OFF || REC
|-
| Minimise to Tray || OFF || REC
|-
| Start Minimized || OFF || REC
|-
| Show Transmitter Name || ON || REQ
|-
| Automatic Gain Control || ON || REC
|-
| Max Gain || 50–100% || REQ
|-
| Target Level Loudness || 50–100% || REQ
|-
| Noise Suppression || ON || REQ
|}

=== Misc Settings ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Value !! Priority
|-
| Auto Select Profile For Aircraft || OFF || REQ
|-
| Check For Beta Updates || OFF || REQ
|-
| Require Admin || ON || REQ
|-
| Allow XInput Controller || OFF || REC (unless using a controller)
|-
| Play Connection Sounds || ON || REQ
|-
| Radio Switch Works as PTT || ON || REQ
|-
| Always Allow SRS Hotkeys || ON || REQ
|-
| Always Allow Transponder Overlay Controls || ON || REQ
|-
| Allow In-Cockpit DCS Controlled PTT || ON || REQ
|-
| Allow Server to Configure EAM Radios || ON || REQ
|}

=== Recording ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Value !! Priority
|-
| Allow Transmission To Be Recorded || ON || REQ (with permission)
|-
| Record Transmissions || OFF / ON || User preference
|-
| Record to Single File || OFF || –
|-
| Record Tone for Disallowed Audio || ON || –
|}

=== Radio FX Settings ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Value !! Priority
|-
| Radio RX Effects || ON || REQ
|-
| Radio TX Effects || ON || REQ
|-
| Radio Encryption Effects Required || ON || REQ
|-
| MIDS TX || ON || REQ
|-
| Enable Radio Voice Effect || ON || REQ
|-
| Enable Per Radio Model Effects || ON || REQ
|-
| Enable Clipping Effect || ON || REQ
|-
| Enable FM Radio Tone || ON || REQ
|-
| Enable HAVEQUICK Effect || ON || REQ
|-
| Enable Background Radio Effects || ON || REQ
|-
| Noise Gain || 0 || REQ
|-
| HF Noise Gain || 0 || REQ
|-
| Enable Ambient Cockpit Effects (Receiver) || ON || REQ
|-
| Enable Ambient Intercom Effects (Receiver) || OFF || REQ
|-
| Ambient Cockpit Effect Volume (Receiver) || 50% || REQ
|}

== Adjusting Volume Per User ==

SRS allows you to adjust the volume of individual players independently.

=== Via the In-Game Overlay ===

# Press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>Esc</kbd> (default) to open the SRS overlay.
# The overlay shows active speakers with their callsign and frequency.
# '''Right-click''' on a username to open a small menu with a volume slider for that player.
# You can also use <kbd>+</kbd> / <kbd>-</kbd> while the overlay is open to adjust the volume of the '''last speaker''' quickly.

=== Via the SRS Client Window ===

* In the SRS client, the connected player list shows a volume control next to each name.
* Drag the slider to the desired level.

=== Notes ===

* SRS '''remembers per-user volume settings''' – your adjustments persist across sessions on the same server.
* The '''master volume''' in SRS settings affects all users globally; per-user sliders allow fine-grained control on top of that.

== Troubleshooting ==

If you encounter issues not covered here, ask in the group's support channel. Common first steps:

* Confirm SRS is running '''as Administrator''' (Require Admin: ON in settings).
* Verify your PTT bindings are saved and active.
* Check that you are connected to the correct SRS server address.