VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing

Mark Hubbert

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March 31, 2019

VATSIM is delighted to announce that we are moving into the advanced testing phases of the
new audio solution, Audio for VATSIM (AFV). AFV is a revolutionary new audio solution for the
VATSIM network featuring clear VHF communications and minimal latency as opposed to
VATSIM’s current voice codec. AFV also features realistic range-based VHF range, incorporation
of blocking tones for pilots who are stepped on, and the ability to use voice on any frequency in
the VHF spectrum even when there is no Air Traffic Controller online.
VATSIM needs you to help complete these important large-scale tests where we attempt to
stress the system with hundreds of users before we release. To accomplish these tests, we are
accepting applications from any VATSIM member interested in being a part of the large-scale
beta testing to begin soon.
Beta testers will be selected at random from the applicants and will be requested to fly or
control during at least two of the upcoming large tests. Applicants will receive a confirmation
via email and if accepted will receive email with further instructions.
To apply, visit https://vats.im/beta
Good luck to all those who apply, and we look forward to full release of Audio for VATSIM!
Mark Hubbert
Division Director VATUSA Retired

Toby Rice

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Re: VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2019, 04:29:57 PM »
Has anyone heard back from their applications yet? If not, any other word about what's going on?
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Re: VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2019, 02:00:25 AM »
Nothing I've seen besides the initial "we received your interest" stuff.

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Re: VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2019, 08:23:13 AM »
Same here, haven't received anything yet
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Re: VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2019, 09:43:37 PM »
Nothing I've seen besides the initial "we received your interest" stuff.

I didn’t even get an email like this unless somehow I accidentally deleted it. When I go to the AFV website and login now it says they’re received my application though, so I assume it went through 🤷‍♂️


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Re: VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2019, 02:06:43 AM »
Nothing I've seen besides the initial "we received your interest" stuff.

I didn’t even get an email like this unless somehow I accidentally deleted it. When I go to the AFV website and login now it says they’re received my application though, so I assume it went through 🤷‍♂️

When I initially submitted mine, I got an HTTP 500 error back from the webapp.  If I go back, I get that message at least.  No other confirmation, though.

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Re: VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2019, 12:51:45 PM »
Nothing I've seen besides the initial "we received your interest" stuff.

I didn’t even get an email like this unless somehow I accidentally deleted it. When I go to the AFV website and login now it says they’re received my application though, so I assume it went through 🤷‍♂️

When I initially submitted mine, I got an HTTP 500 error back from the webapp.  If I go back, I get that message at least.  No other confirmation, though.

Yep, that's exactly what happened to me.


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Re: VATSIM announces signups for Audio for VATSIM Large Scale Testing
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2019, 03:25:18 PM »
Yep, that's exactly what happened to me.

Well, if they pass both of us over, let's just claim technical issues  8)