Vodoun da Vinci wrote:Cool idea back in the day before FGCom got the GUI...what is the advantage to using Mumble now as opposed to using FGCom?
I'm not sure how this splitting of voice communications in FGFS is going to benefit anyone in the long run. Especially since a lot of current events are already using FGCom as the default voice communications. FGCom works perfectly for me and is virtually stupid proof thanks to Tuxklok. But it's an interesting variation.
Thanks for sharing!
VooDoo
FGcom uses a private server. Whoever is running FGcom puts their hard earned money into keeping the server up and running. This also means that the setting of FGcom is controlled by this person. So sound quality is intentionally degraded and the only air to air frequency available is 122.75 (123.45 never worked). From an old discussion, we wanted more air to air frequencies, MD-Terp came up with a great idea of using the 900 frequencies as air to air casual talk. Like you said Vodoun Da Vinci, FGcom GUI has made life easier, but it also meant that a lot more chit-chat was going on 122.75 or TWR channels. By implementing more casual channels, we could choose which channel to chit-chat on without having to break any FG so called IFR rules. However, MD-Terps idea of having more air to air channels was shot down, and I decided to end the debate by setting up a Mumble server, which was temporarily running, but now it is permanent.
Here is the thread:
http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1134&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=225Why Mumble? Mumble is free, just as good as FGcom, it has better voice quality, can use PTT or voice activated mic, can overlay your names onto your active screen so you know who is speaking, can create different channels, and can be used for almost anything without stirring up any FG issues. Mumble is an alternative to FGcom, it isn't suppose to replace FGcom.
A buddy pilot of mine, Someguy can't use FGcom GUI, and so relies on Mumble. I am pretty sure others can't use FGcom GUI and need to Mumble.
I have been to many of these events Vodoun Da Vinci, when FGcom seems to break down on people, wouldn't it be nice to have a backup? Wouldn't it be nice to chit-chat on a long leg without interfering with others on 122.75?
I'm not sure how this splitting of voice communications in FGFS is going to benefit anyone in the long run.
Benefits? Mumble is meant to be an alternative voice communication app mainly for the use of casual talk. For TG events or flying club, FGcom would be the way to go. But let's say you want to chat, Mumble or 122.75 would be the way to go.
FGcom GUI is easy, Mumble is easier.
-Zexe