Lorby Comms Server

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Lorby Comms Server

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Lorby Comms Server

The Server application is the central hub for the client software to connect too. This is also where the Clients recieve the channel and frequency information for the host agency.

The Server is setup by each agency to mimic their own internal radion communication system. This allow for seamless cross boarder training between agencies. The hosting agency simply runs the server and all personel joining the incident will have the correct channel and frequencies loaded into their client application.

INTRO

01 Server

02 Recording

03 VHF Channels

05 VHF Tones

06 Satellite Channels

07 Keys

08 Jukebox

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04 Channel Customization

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Server

The server application can be run on the same computer that is running the Lorby Instructor Station. Only one instance of the server is required, the client modules will all connect to this server using the IP address and Port number you have provided them.

As Clients are connected, they will appear in the Client list. Connecting to the server will automatically updated each Clients radio and Sat phone channel and frequency list.

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Set the port to be used for all communications from the server computer.

Click to start the Lorby Comms Server. When running the button will be green.

Sets the sample time per seconds of the Server Application. A higher sample rate will improve clarity but dramatically increase server traffic as well. 8000 is a good starting point for most systems.

Shuts down the Server and closes the application. You will receive one warning prior to shut down.

All Clients connected to the server will appear in this this.

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Recordings

The Server can record all of the radio communication that are trasmitted across the network including the intercom if required. The recording can be either a single channel MP3 or a Multichannel recording. The multichannel recording will allow you to isolate a specific channel during playback when required.

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Shuts down the Server and closes the application. You will receive one warning prior to shut down.

Markers can be placed in the recording at specific locations to make it easier to access later using the Lorby Player or Lorby Classroom application. Type the name of the position marker into the text box and when the time is right, left click the Mark position button. The text will disappear and you are ready to mark another location when required.

Click to start the session recording. The button will turn red while the application is recording.

In voice over IP (VOIP), a jitter buffer is a shared data area where voice packets can be collected, stored, and sent to the voice processor in evenly spaced intervals. Variations in packet arrival time, called jitter, can occur because of network congestion, timing drift, or route changes. The jitter buffer, which is located at the receiving end of the voice connection, intentionally delays the arriving packets so that the end user experiences a clear connection with very little sound distortion.

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VHF Channels

The frequency and name of the VHF channel is set in the Server software. All clients connecting to the server will have their radios and satphones automatically updated with this information.

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Shuts down the Server and closes the application. You will receive one warning prior to shut down.

This button will update all the clients connected to the server with any changes you have made since they joined. In most cases mid stream changes to the radio or satphone lineup will not be required.

Sets all the channels back to the default settings.

Description/Frequency

Customize your Server

Every Wildfire Organization will have their own unique channel names and frequencies. Changing these in the Server software is the only change you need to make. All Clients connecting to the Server will automatically download the channel and frequencies from the Server. Cross board training is no more diffficult that having the host agency run the server.

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VHF Tones

Tone Coding is used by some agencies to reduce radio traffic across specific radio networks. If your agency does not use tone coding you can simply ignore this page.

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If your agency does not use tone coding on its VHF radio frequencies you can simply ignore this page. Changing the name and frequency of the tones is done just the same as changing the VHF channel name and frequency. Simply click on the item you want to change and type in the new name and/or frequency.

Sets all the channels back to the default settings.

Shuts down the Server and closes the application. You will receive one warning prior to shut down.

This button will update all the clients connected to the server with any changes you have made since they joined. In most cases mid stream changes to the radio or satphone lineup will not be required.

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Satphone Numbers

Satellite phones have become a key communication tool in todays wildfire environment. We have developed a basic satellite phone system that allows you to simulate this powerful tool.

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Shuts down the Server and closes the application. You will receive one warning prior to shut down.

This button will update all the clients connected to the server with any changes you have made since they joined. In most cases mid stream changes to the radio or satphone lineup will not be required.

Changing the name and numbers is done just the same as changing the VHF channel name and frequency. Simply click on the item you want to change and type in the new name and/or frequency. The Satphone in the client application is setup with a list of saved phone numbers that can be dialed. This list is downloaded to the application from the server list upon connection with the server.

Sets all the channels back to the default settings.

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Keys

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Index

Shuts down the Server and closes the application. You will receive one warning prior to shut down.

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JukeBox

We have broken down the radio traffic chatter into two main categories, ATC and Fireline.

Busy radio networks is the norm during wildfire season. Lorby Comms Server Jukebox attempts to simulate this environement by introducing pre-recorded radio chatter into the network on specific radio channels.

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Shuts down the Server and closes the application. You will receive one warning prior to shut down.

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