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The [[Radio]] is a convenient way for personnel to consult each other and warn about dangers. Similarly to talking in the 'Local', 'Telepathy', and 'Emote' texts, you can talk in the [[Radio]] text, which is green in the chat box. The radio can be seen by everyone wearing a headset, and is broadcasted across the entire station. There are also department specific radio channels, allowing departments to communicate privately with each other.
The [[Radio]] is a convenient way for personnel to consult each other and warn about dangers. Similarly to talking in the 'Local', 'Whisper', and 'Emote' texts, you can talk in the [[Radio]] text, which is green in the chat box. The common radio can be seen by everyone wearing a headset, and is broadcasted across the entire station. There are also department specific radio channels, allowing departments to communicate privately with each other.


'''Using the Radio'''
'''Using the Radio'''


To use the radio press the "T" key and type ";" for the common radio.
To use the radio press the "T" key and type ";" for the common radio.
If you want to talk on a departmental radio, type ":" and the department you're in.
If you want to talk on a departmental radio, type ":" and the letter that corresponds to the department you want to talk to.
 
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You can only talk on radios your headset is able authorised to communicate with. You can examine your headset to see what departments you're authorised to use.
You can only talk on channels your headset has encryption keys for. You can examine your headset to see what department channels your radio has installed.


'''Common Uses'''
'''Common Uses'''

Latest revision as of 13:52, 19 March 2024

The Radio is a convenient way for personnel to consult each other and warn about dangers. Similarly to talking in the 'Local', 'Whisper', and 'Emote' texts, you can talk in the Radio text, which is green in the chat box. The common radio can be seen by everyone wearing a headset, and is broadcasted across the entire station. There are also department specific radio channels, allowing departments to communicate privately with each other.

Using the Radio

To use the radio press the "T" key and type ";" for the common radio. If you want to talk on a departmental radio, type ":" and the letter that corresponds to the department you want to talk to.

Department Radio Channel
Service :v
Cargo :u
Engineering :e
Security :s
Medical :m
Science :n
Command :c
Syndicate :t
CentCom :y
Binary :b

You can only talk on channels your headset has encryption keys for. You can examine your headset to see what department channels your radio has installed.

Common Uses

  • Setting an arrest warrant
  • Calling for supplies
  • Important information such as the death of Heads