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How to Communicate With Teammates in Enduros Iracing

Stuck on how to communicate with teammates in enduros iRacing? This guide shows iRacing drivers the exact radio setup, PTT binds, and best practices to fix it fast.

If you’re stuck on how to communicate with teammates in enduros iracing, the fix is simple: bind separate push-to-talk keys and use the Team radio channel. This guide gives you the exact iRacing settings and quick habits to make your team comms clear and private.

how to communicate with teammates in enduros iracing

Use iRacing’s Team radio channel for all internal calls, and bind different push-to-talk (PTT) buttons for Team and for global channels (Drivers/All Teams). Test your mic, agree on short callouts, and keep the broadcast channels for essentials only.

What’s Really Going On

In iRacing team races, there are multiple radio channels:

• Team: only your team hears you (driver plus any spotters/crew).
• Drivers / All Teams: everyone in the session hears you.

Confusion happens when the default talk button transmits to the wrong channel, or when teams don’t set clear roles and phrases. A quick setup and a few ground rules solve most of these iRacing problems.

Step-by-Step Fix

1. Bind separate PTT keys
   Go to Options > Controls (Keys/Buttons) > Radio. Bind one button for “Transmit to Team” and a different button for “Transmit to Drivers/All Teams.” Wheel buttons are ideal.

2. Set your mic and volume
   Options > Sound > Voice Chat. Select the correct input device, set mic volume so you’re loud but not distorted, and enable push-to-talk. Do a quick “radio check” with a teammate.

3. Pick the right channel in-car
   Open the Radio black box and make sure Team is selected as your default channel. When you press PTT, glance at the on-screen tag ([TEAM] or [DRIVERS]) so you don’t blast the whole field.

4. Standardize short callouts
   Agree on simple phrases before the race: “Box this lap,” “Extend one,” “Fuel only,” “Double stint,” “Safety car out,” “Clear to push.” Keep each call under 5 seconds.

5. Use text macros for repeats
   Map text chat macros (Options > Controls > Chat) for common messages like “Pitting this lap” or “Driver swap next stop.” Useful if voice gets noisy.

6. Assign a comms lead
   Have one strategist/spotter handle most team talking. The driver adds essentials only (traffic, tires, fuel feels), so the channel stays clear.

Extra Tips / Checklist

• Test comms in a practice team session before race day.
• Keep a backup: Discord or similar, with PTT and a push-to-mute for iRacing.
• Mute or lower non-team voices in the radio box if the server is chatty.
• After swaps, the new driver does a quick “radio check” leaving pits.
• iRacing tips: label your wheel buttons with tape so you never hit the wrong channel under pressure.

FAQs

Q: Do teammates not driving still hear and talk on Team?
A: Yes. Spotters/crew in your team can use the Team channel even when they’re not the active driver.

Q: Do we need Discord, or is iRacing voice enough?
A: iRacing voice works fine if set up right. Discord is a reliable backup and good for longer strategy talks.

Q: How do I avoid talking to the whole field by mistake?
A: Bind separate PTT keys and check the on-screen channel tag before speaking. Keep Drivers/All Teams for essentials only.

Q: My mic isn’t heard. What now?
A: Confirm the right input device in Options > Sound, verify PTT is bound and pressed, check Windows mic permissions, and run a quick radio check.

Short Wrap-Up

Set distinct PTT binds, default to the Team channel, and keep calls short and consistent. Do one practice radio check before the green, and your enduro comms will be smooth from stint one.