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== 01 / Installing SRS ==
= DCS SimpleRadio Standalone (SRS) – Installation & Setup Guide =


=== 01. Download SRS Installer ===
This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and configuring DCS SimpleRadio Standalone (SRS) for use in multiplayer DCS sessions.
You can download SRS from [https://github.com/ciribob/DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone/releases here] | Make sure the version has Latest in Green to the right of it.


=== 02. Install SRS ===
__TOC__
Installation is pretty straightforward. Unzip SRS and run Installer.exe. SRS should automatically point to the Saved Games folder if not point to your DCS Saved Games folder
  (C:\Users\{your-username-here]\Saved Games) <- Should look something like this. If you look for it manually the folders are visually named by your local windows language so make sure to translate accordingly! After that you can click "Install/Update DCS-SRS" button!


== 02 / SRS Settings ==
== Download ==


=== 01. Radio Keybinds ===
# Go to [http://dcssimpleradio.com/ dcssimpleradio.com] and click the button for the '''latest release'''.
Click on Controls
# You will be redirected to the GitHub releases page. Scroll down to the '''Assets''' section at the bottom.
[[File:SRS General Edited.png|left|frameless|465x465px]]
# Download only the file named <code>DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone-<version>.zip</code>. No other files are needed.
[[File:SRS Controls.png|left|frameless|465x465px]]
 
== 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.

Latest revision as of 10:40, 25 April 2026

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.

Download

  1. Go to dcssimpleradio.com and click the button for the latest release.
  2. You will be redirected to the GitHub releases page. Scroll down to the Assets section at the bottom.
  3. Download only the file named DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone-<version>.zip. No other files are needed.

Installation

  1. Extract the downloaded .zip archive into a new folder of your choice.
  2. Inside the extracted folder, run installer.exe.
  3. When prompted, confirm or set the install location:
    • Default (recommended): C:\Program Files\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone
  4. Point the installer to your DCS Saved Games folder when asked.
  5. 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

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

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

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

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

  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc (default) to open the SRS overlay.
  2. The overlay shows active speakers with their callsign and frequency.
  3. Right-click on a username to open a small menu with a volume slider for that player.
  4. You can also use + / - 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.
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