Using the In-Game Radio

Learn more about the in-game radio resource.

Initial Setup

Displaying the In-Game Radio

By default, the radio display remains visible on-screen at all times. Users can toggle focus on the radio, enabling interaction when needed and un-focusing when done.

Use the customizable keybind (Default is ~ right above tab)
Use the /radio command

Access to the radio can be restricted with ACE permissions.

Hiding the In-Game Radio

A. Via Button

Use the purple button or icon on the radio frames:

B. Via Command

Use the /radio hide command in-game to hide the radio.

Logging In

When you first use the in-game resource, you'll need to log in. A 4-digit code will appear for you to sign in from your browser.

Open sonoranradio.com/link in a web browser, log in if needed, enter your code, and click "Activate" to log in to the game.

Logging Out

You can logout/un-link your in-game radio via the settings menu (gear icon).

Using the In-Game Radio

Setting your Push-To-Talk (PTT) Keybind

You can customize your PTT button in your GTA Settings.

Connecting and Switching Channels

The radio will connect when you turn it on with the power button (unless you need to login first)

You can scroll through the radio channels with the channel select dial on top, or choose a channel using the UI

Adjust Volume

System-Wide Volume

In the settings menu (gear icon) you can adjust the radio's total volume output.

Per-User Volume

You can also right-click on any user to adjust their volume specifically.

Move and Resize the Radio

On the radio screen, open the Settings modal by pressing the gear icon.

Select Move/Resize

Click and drag the radio to change it's position on your screen.
Hold ctrl and drag to resize the radio.
Press esc to save the new size and position.

If you move your radio too far off of your screen:

Use /radio reset to reset the size and position.

Radio Types

Sonoran Radio offers three radio platforms: handheld, top-down HUD, and vehicle. All three radio platforms can have customizable frame styles.

When opening the radio via /radio the handheld radio will display on-screen. The vehicle UI will display when opening the radio inside of a vehicle. The top-down HUD style can be viewed with the /radiohud command.