AC Radio

AC Radio - Advanced Radio Communication System for FiveM

The AC Radio delivers a professional radio communication system for FiveM servers, providing realistic walkie-talkie functionality with multiple channels, signal quality effects, and authentic radio mechanics. This comprehensive radio script allows players to communicate across distances using handheld or vehicle-mounted radios, complete with channel management, signal interference, battery systems, and proper radio etiquette features. Perfect for roleplay servers where departments need secure communication, gangs require coordinated operations, or any community wanting immersive long-range voice communication.

What's Included

This radio system provides full walkie-talkie functionality with customizable channel management, allowing players to create private channels, join department frequencies, or use public channels. The system includes realistic signal degradation over distance, radio static effects, battery consumption mechanics, and configurable transmission ranges. Players can use handheld radios, vehicle-mounted systems, or specialized long-range equipment depending on their role and equipment. The interface is clean and intuitive, showing current channel, signal strength, and battery level at a glance.

Key Features

• Multiple Channels - Create and join unlimited radio frequencies
• Department Frequencies - Dedicated channels for police, EMS, fire, and other jobs
• Private Channels - Password-protected frequencies for gangs and organizations
• Signal Quality System - Radio clarity degrades with distance and obstacles
• Radio Static Effects - Authentic radio sounds for transmission start/end
• Battery Management - Radios require charging or battery replacement
• Range Types - Handheld, vehicle, and long-range radio variants
• Channel Scanning - Scan through frequencies to find active transmissions
• Emergency Broadcast - Panic button for emergency alerts
• Voice Integration - Works with pma-voice, mumble-voip, and saltychat

Perfect For

• Roleplay servers with police, EMS, and fire departments
• Gang warfare servers requiring secure communication
• Military or tactical roleplay communities
• Heist servers where coordination is essential
• Any server wanting realistic long-range voice communication

Radio Types & Ranges

• Handheld Radio - Standard walkie-talkie with medium range (500-1000m)
• Vehicle Radio - Mounted car radio with extended range (1500-2000m)
• Long-Range Radio - Specialized equipment for maximum distance (3000m+)
• Emergency Radio - Department-issued radios with enhanced features
• Encrypted Radio - Secure communications for sensitive operations

Installation Guide

1. Extract the AC Radio resource to your server's resources folder
2. Ensure you have a compatible voice system installed (pma-voice recommended)
3. Configure framework integration (ESX/QBCore) in the config file
4. Set up radio items in your framework's items database
5. Configure department frequencies and default channels
6. Customize radio ranges, battery drain rates, and signal mechanics
7. Add the resource to server.cfg after your voice system
8. Restart and test radio functionality with multiple players

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ ESX - Full integration with ESX jobs and item system
• ✅ QBCore - Compatible with QB jobs and inventory
• ✅ QBOX - Works with QBOX job management
• ✅ Standalone - Can function with basic item system

What Makes It Stand Out

AC Radio focuses on realism and usability, creating an immersive radio experience without unnecessary complexity. The signal quality system means radios work perfectly close by but degrade with distance or when inside buildings, forcing players to find better positions for clear communication. The battery mechanic adds resource management - officers must keep radios charged, and criminals might run out of battery during extended operations. Unlike basic radio scripts that just add a voice channel, this system includes proper radio etiquette features like transmission start/end sounds, channel identification, and squelch controls.

Channel Management

• Public Channels - Open frequencies anyone can join
• Department Channels - Job-restricted frequencies (auto-join for department members)
• Private Channels - Password-protected for gangs and organizations
• Temporary Channels - Create one-time use channels for specific operations
• Emergency Channels - High-priority frequencies for critical situations
• Channel Scanning - Automatically cycle through channels to monitor activity

Technical Specifications

• Performance: Optimized for low resource usage (~0.01ms idle)
• Voice System: Compatible with pma-voice, mumble-voip, saltychat
• Database: Minimal database usage (stores channels only)
• UI: Clean, minimal interface with essential information
• Audio: High-quality radio sound effects included

Customization Options

• Configure transmission ranges for each radio type
• Set battery drain rates and charging mechanics
• Customize radio sound effects (static, beeps, transmission tones)
• Define department frequencies and default channels
• Set channel capacity limits (max users per frequency)
• Configure signal degradation rates based on distance/obstacles
• Customize UI position, size, and styling

Realistic Radio Mechanics

• Signal Interference - Buildings and terrain affect signal quality
• Battery Drain - Active transmission consumes more power than idle
• Radio Check - Test signal strength with other users
• Transmission Limits - Prevent radio spamming with cooldowns
• Push-to-Talk - Realistic transmission activation mechanics
• Channel Busy - Prevent multiple simultaneous transmissions

Department Integration

• Automatic channel assignment when clocking in to jobs
• Department-specific frequencies (police on 1, EMS on 2, etc.)
• Rank-based access to encrypted or command channels
• Cross-department channels for multi-agency operations
• Dispatch integration for emergency broadcasts

Gang & Organization Features

• Create password-protected private channels
• Share channel codes with trusted members
• Change frequencies quickly if compromised
• Use encrypted radios for secure communications
• Coordinate heists and operations without interference

Emergency Features

• Panic Button - Send emergency alert to all department members
• Emergency Broadcast - Override normal channels with critical messages
• Location Ping - Automatically transmit location with emergency activation
• Priority Channels - Emergency transmissions override routine traffic

User Interface Elements

• Current channel number and name display
• Signal strength indicator (bars or percentage)
• Battery level indicator with low battery warnings
• Active transmission indicator (your mic or others)
• Channel participant count
• Radio power on/off status

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