Radio Stations Quest

Fish40 · 09-08-07, 04:31 AM

A couple of questions here:
First, I'm pretty sure this may have been discussed, but ever since installing CC's CBS News Mod (a fantastic mod), I have lost my Radio Washington. The files are all still there, but when I tune in the radio, it only stops on CBS. Any way to reactivate this station? The CBS mod was installed via JSGME with no probs.

Secondly, dose anyone know where I could D/L that Radio Station Manager utility? The link that was provided in the thread (I had to use the forum search tool to dig it up) only brings me to the FileFront home page, not to the download itself. Thanks alot!

Digital_Trucker · 09-08-07, 10:15 AM

Filefront, in their infinite wisdom, decided to delete that file because it was SO BIG (579KB LOL). I noticed it and reuploaded it and didn't even think about changing the link.

Here's the new link (I'll go change it in the original post also) http://files.filefront.com/RSM10rar/.../fileinfo.html

Just a hint, too, when you need to find the link to a mod that works with v1.3, there is a sticky at the top of the page for a list of all the mods. Excalibur Bane

keeps up with all the new releases and has them all listed by type of mod.

ReallyDedPoet · 09-08-07, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish40

A couple of questions here:
First, I'm pretty sure this may have been discussed, but ever since installing CC's CBS News Mod (a fantastic mod), I have lost my Radio Washington. The files are all still there, but when I tune in the radio, it only stops on CBS. Any way to reactivate this station? The CBS mod was installed via JSGME with no probs.

Secondly, dose anyone know where I could D/L that Radio Station Manager utility? The link that was provided in the thread (I had to use the forum search tool to dig it up) only brings me to the FileFront home page, not to the download itself. Thanks alot!

CCs' Mod may have overwritten the radio config file, below is how it looks in stock, that file.

De-activate CCs' Mod ( make sure you are in port ), and copy the stock radio settings see below, into before the CBS Mod, make sure they go first besause they are a lower frequency and should go at the beginning

[GENERAL]
RadioRealism=Yes
StartCh=1

[CHANNEL]
Name=Washington
Folder=Washington
Freq=22
Antenna=01.01.1930-01.01.2000:44.16,-35.10:100000
Copy what is bold ^^^^, then open up the radio.cfg file in CCs' Mod and copy them in, remember the Washington Station goes before CBS. Save, go back into JSGME and re-activate CCs' Mod and you are good to go.

As a precaution, be sure to back-up your stock radio.cfg file, just in case.

Maybe send Digital Trucker a PM regarding the link, or try it again to see what happens.

Edit: Good point DT regarding 1.3 compatible mods.

RDP

sqk7744 · 09-08-07, 11:33 AM

Good call RDP!

Fish40 ensure your stations are 10-12 channel Freqs. apart to avoid step over / or if channels are close, ensure lat/long, range and year provide some breathing room.

If you send me a link to your radio.cfg i'd be happy to take a look.

Cheers

Fish40 · 09-08-07, 07:12 PM

Thanks for all the info guys! I really appreciate it

sqk7744 · 09-08-07, 08:27 PM

np,

Did you get everything working ok?

ReallyDedPoet · 09-09-07, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqk7744

np,

Did you get everything working ok?

Was wondering the same thing :hmm:

RDP

sqk7744 · 09-09-07, 09:50 PM

Yip

Fish40 · 09-11-07, 04:40 PM

Was away for a couple of days. Just got back, and pretty busy. Haven't had a chance to screw around with it yet.

sqk7744 · 09-11-07, 05:16 PM

I hear ya, the real world does have it's inconsiderate interruptions.

Fish40 · 09-14-07, 04:58 AM

OK, here's the deal. First off, I'm still in the midst of a patrol, so any changes are gonna have to wait till I'm back at base. Second, I looked in the "radio ini. config" , and discovered that the only mod in there is the CBS mod. The way I understand it, is I need to copy the Radio Washington info in here as well, but it needs to be first because it is a lower frequency then CBS. Am I on the right track so far?

It was suggested to disable the CBS mod first, then add the Radio Wash. info into the config., then reactivate CBS. If the CBS mod overwrote the Radio Wash, which from the looks of it , that's what happened, then would'nt reactivating the mod overwrite Wash. again?

Another thought. Could'nt I just change the frequency of Radio Washington to a frequency higher then CBS? This way, I should be able to add it to the config. as is, without deactivating the CBS. Sorry if I sound like a moron guys, but this is a bit confuseing to me. At least let me know if I'm in the ballpark on this one. Thanks again.

Digital_Trucker · 09-14-07, 07:50 AM

If you install the radio station manager and follow the instructions to import a station (Washington), then all you have to do is enter the info for the station (frequency, whatever you want it to be) and the program will make the changes to your .ini file for you. It really makes life dealing with radio stations much easier. It will also identify any CTD causing problems in the events.ini files and will take care of the scripted events being repeated when you load a mid-patrol saved game (as long as you use the "prepare" button before you reload your saved game).

Beyond that, yes you could add Washington manually and give it a higher frequency than CBS and not have to deactivate your radio stations. Just as a side note, it's probably best not to use JSGME to make radio station additions anyway, because it makes a backup copy of each new files that it adds, thereby doubling the amount of space taken up by the music.

Also, radio station changes are allowed in mid-patrol. There is no restriction (that I am aware of) on making those changes while on patrol.

fred8615 · 09-14-07, 07:52 AM

This is why I didn't include a radio.ini file in my radio mods. It would overwrite any stations you had already.

Fish40 · 09-15-07, 01:48 AM

OK, here'a alittle progress report. I entered the info which was provided by reallydedpoet in one of the previous posts in this thread. The only difference was that I changed the freq. to 40. Also, in the config , there were a couple of lines: VolumeOnNews, with some numerical values, which were under the CBS info. I added the same for the Radio Wash.

My current patrol area is off the coast of Honshu. Just for the heck of it, while on the surface I gave the radio a try. The first station to tune in was CBS, freq.30. I then tuned up the dial. The dial stopped at freq.40, which is now Radio Wash. Great, except for one problem. All I hear is that "telemetry" sound between radio stations. A thought occured to me. Could I be out of range of this station? CBS comes in loud and clear though. Any ideas on this one?
Thanks for all the help so far.

Fish40 · 09-16-07, 04:25 AM

Nobody???

09-08-07, 04:31 AM	#1
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Radio Stations Quest A couple of questions here: First, I'm pretty sure this may have been discussed, but ever since installing CC's CBS News Mod (a fantastic mod), I have lost my Radio Washington. The files are all still there, but when I tune in the radio, it only stops on CBS. Any way to reactivate this station? The CBS mod was installed via JSGME with no probs. Secondly, dose anyone know where I could D/L that Radio Station Manager utility? The link that was provided in the thread (I had to use the forum search tool to dig it up) only brings me to the FileFront home page, not to the download itself. Thanks alot!

09-08-07, 10:15 AM	#2
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Sorry about that Filefront, in their infinite wisdom, decided to delete that file because it was SO BIG (579KB LOL). I noticed it and reuploaded it and didn't even think about changing the link. Here's the new link (I'll go change it in the original post also) http://files.filefront.com/RSM10rar/.../fileinfo.html Just a hint, too, when you need to find the link to a mod that works with v1.3, there is a sticky at the top of the page for a list of all the mods. Excalibur Bane keeps up with all the new releases and has them all listed by type of mod. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

09-08-07, 11:33 AM	#4
sqk7744 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ~About 60' below Posts: 1,150 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Good call RDP! Fish40 ensure your stations are 10-12 channel Freqs. apart to avoid step over / or if channels are close, ensure lat/long, range and year provide some breathing room. If you send me a link to your radio.cfg i'd be happy to take a look. Cheers __________________ " All Ships can dive, but only Submarine's surface!" MODS: KillFlags - Elco PT109 - AOB Attack Course Tutorial Last edited by sqk7744; 09-08-07 at 04:19 PM.

09-08-07, 08:27 PM	#6
sqk7744 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ~About 60' below Posts: 1,150 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	np, Did you get everything working ok? __________________ " All Ships can dive, but only Submarine's surface!" MODS: KillFlags - Elco PT109 - AOB Attack Course Tutorial

09-09-07, 09:50 PM	#8
sqk7744 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ~About 60' below Posts: 1,150 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Yip __________________ " All Ships can dive, but only Submarine's surface!" MODS: KillFlags - Elco PT109 - AOB Attack Course Tutorial

09-08-07, 07:12 PM	#5
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the info guys! I really appreciate it

09-11-07, 04:40 PM	#9
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Was away for a couple of days. Just got back, and pretty busy. Haven't had a chance to screw around with it yet.

09-11-07, 05:16 PM	#10
sqk7744 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ~About 60' below Posts: 1,150 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I hear ya, the real world does have it's inconsiderate interruptions. __________________ " All Ships can dive, but only Submarine's surface!" MODS: KillFlags - Elco PT109 - AOB Attack Course Tutorial

09-14-07, 04:58 AM	#11
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	OK, here's the deal. First off, I'm still in the midst of a patrol, so any changes are gonna have to wait till I'm back at base. Second, I looked in the "radio ini. config" , and discovered that the only mod in there is the CBS mod. The way I understand it, is I need to copy the Radio Washington info in here as well, but it needs to be first because it is a lower frequency then CBS. Am I on the right track so far? It was suggested to disable the CBS mod first, then add the Radio Wash. info into the config., then reactivate CBS. If the CBS mod overwrote the Radio Wash, which from the looks of it , that's what happened, then would'nt reactivating the mod overwrite Wash. again? Another thought. Could'nt I just change the frequency of Radio Washington to a frequency higher then CBS? This way, I should be able to add it to the config. as is, without deactivating the CBS. Sorry if I sound like a moron guys, but this is a bit confuseing to me. At least let me know if I'm in the ballpark on this one. Thanks again.

09-14-07, 07:50 AM	#12
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Why go to all that trouble If you install the radio station manager and follow the instructions to import a station (Washington), then all you have to do is enter the info for the station (frequency, whatever you want it to be) and the program will make the changes to your .ini file for you. It really makes life dealing with radio stations much easier. It will also identify any CTD causing problems in the events.ini files and will take care of the scripted events being repeated when you load a mid-patrol saved game (as long as you use the "prepare" button before you reload your saved game). Beyond that, yes you could add Washington manually and give it a higher frequency than CBS and not have to deactivate your radio stations. Just as a side note, it's probably best not to use JSGME to make radio station additions anyway, because it makes a backup copy of each new files that it adds, thereby doubling the amount of space taken up by the music. Also, radio station changes are allowed in mid-patrol. There is no restriction (that I am aware of) on making those changes while on patrol. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

09-14-07, 07:52 AM	#13
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	This is why I didn't include a radio.ini file in my radio mods. It would overwrite any stations you had already. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone.

09-15-07, 01:48 AM	#14
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	OK, here'a alittle progress report. I entered the info which was provided by reallydedpoet in one of the previous posts in this thread. The only difference was that I changed the freq. to 40. Also, in the config , there were a couple of lines: VolumeOnNews, with some numerical values, which were under the CBS info. I added the same for the Radio Wash. My current patrol area is off the coast of Honshu. Just for the heck of it, while on the surface I gave the radio a try. The first station to tune in was CBS, freq.30. I then tuned up the dial. The dial stopped at freq.40, which is now Radio Wash. Great, except for one problem. All I hear is that "telemetry" sound between radio stations. A thought occured to me. Could I be out of range of this station? CBS comes in loud and clear though. Any ideas on this one? Thanks for all the help so far.

09-16-07, 04:25 AM	#15
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Nobody???