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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.
Download
- Go to 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
DCS-SimpleRadioStandalone-<version>.zip. No other files are needed.
Installation
- Extract the downloaded
.ziparchive into a new folder of your choice. - Inside the extracted folder, run
installer.exe. - When prompted, confirm or set the install location:
- Default (recommended):
C:\Program Files\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone
- Default (recommended):
- 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
| 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
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc (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 + / - 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.