Third Fleet Gridtalkie Guidelines

From the NASMCO Office
Notes on THIRD FLEET Gridtalkie Systems

2016-07-08 [updated 12/24/2016]


The GT (gridtalkie) Third Fleet packs are now available from RADM Harcassle or CDR Kron.

Here are the basics.

Gridtalkie is a gridwide communication system that allows you to talk with other users in the same tuner/frequency wherever they are on the grid

GT LINGO

Gridtalkie Pack / GT Pack:
The package that is assigned to a single group with three Tuners, a preset channel, two selectable private channels and two or more global/public channels

Tuner / Frequency:
Each GT Pack has three tuners that are in fact like real life radio frequencies: A, B and C.
Tuner A is factory preset and uses the /11 prefix on local.
Tuners B and C are programmable and you can assign a channel to either.

Channel:
Each GT Pack has a number of private / local and global / public channels that you can assign to tuners B and C. (see instructions below)

Device:
In each GT Pack you will find three devices. These are a discrete ear piece type - the WIRELINK - a walkie talkie type - the MILSPEC ( NASM packs use the MARINER device ) - and a headset type - the AVIATOR.
Each device and each COPY you make of a device have their own settings memorized, that means you need to configure each and each copy you may make one by one.

When to use each device:
WIRELINK - with helmets, service uniforms and any other outfits that require discrete comm links, or as an option when aboard ships for bridge officers.
The Wirelink is used 80% of the time.
MILSPEC / MARINER - Used in ground/SW ops, sailors in boats and ships, SEAL operations, sentry duty.
AVIATOR - although named Aviator, this is a heavy duty headset device, suitable for flying propeller aircraft (i.e. C-130 or EMB-120) or transport / patrol jets (i.e. P-8).

HOW TO SET UP A GT PACK.

Third Fleet has three packs, all working under the Third Fleet group tag. This means you need to have the group ACTIVE for it to start working. If you do not, the device will auto detach. *

* This poses a LOT of problems with group tag dependent uniforms, like the NSTC issued NWU. You can trick your way into getting GT on with the GT group and switching to USNSL to use the uniforms but it's really glitchy and you need to always double check, reattach if you change the outfit configuration, etc. Between comms and outfits the priority is comms. That is why we don't use tag dependent uniforms at Miramar. Command will address this problem asap.

The three GT packs working under the Third Fleet tag are:
THIRD FLEET generic - can be used by anyone on Third Fleet
NAFA specific - used by NAF Avignon
NSWC specific - used by NSWC Satori in Shala

RADM Isaac Harcassle or CDR Asra Sax Kron have Third Fleet pack dispensers for all three purposes. Contact one of them to get yours.

Step 1. UNPACKING
Rez the Box and copy contents to inventory.

Step 2. SETTING TUNERS
ADD the GT device to your uniform, and configure it by typing /11menu in local and assigning channels to tuners B and C.
TUNER A - factory preset
TUNER B - Use one of the pack's PRIVATE / LOCAL channels **
TUNER C - Use one of the GLOBAL / PUBLIC channels ***

** PRIVATE / LOCAL channels available - OPERATIONS
THIRD FLEET generic Pack: Missions 1 / Missions 2
NAFA Pack: Missions / SAR
NSWC Pack: SEAL V / Patrol

*** GLOBAL / PUBLIC channels available:
WEATHER and EMERGENCY: ALL packs: BLAKE / #16 MARINE
GLOBAL ATC: ALL packs: GRID ATC

By convention in Third Fleet, BLAKE is used in the SOUTH and #16 MARINE in the NORTH. For easy determination of where you are we consider SOUTH and NORTH as follows:

SOUTH: Satori, Blake, United Sailing Sims, Nautilus SOUTH
NORTH: Nautilus NORTH, Corsica, Gaeta V

GRID ATC should be the preset for monitoring and hailing other ATC systems than 3rd Fleet's.
Please select this channel on TUNER C in all USNSL 3rd Fleet GT packs.

Step 3. SETTING YOUR HANDLE
Type /11sethandle followed by a space and the handle you need. Conventionally we use RANK in Caps with no dot, FIRST NAME may be initial with dot, CALL SIGN between quotes, LAST NAME, hyphen, Role or Station in Caps.

Handle examples:

CDR Asra "Cougar" Kron - NASMCO
LTJG A. "Mistell" Rainbow - Angel 8
ENS Yand "Monty" Tracer - NASM

Handles are limited to 36 characters including spaces, so abbreviate first names when needed.

NOTE:
Each device has an individual configuration, so you may create copies otr use different devices for use with different uniforms used in different missions.
For instance you can set your handle on a particular device to have your ROLE rather than your STATION.

Trouble shooting:
Most GT problems are solved by detaching and reattaching the device. Don't panic. Also make sure you are wearing Third Fleet group.

A complete Gridtalkie Class is available at NAS Miramar. Check notices for schedules.

CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NASMCO