Chat Room Instructions
Setup
To use the Chat feature, you must have the free Java Runtime Environment installed. It is activated whenever you
visit a web page that uses Java applets. The addonChat service that we use requires a Java chat client applet
to run on your PC to provide your interface to the chat service.
If you don't have Java installed, go to the Java website and click on
the Free Java Download button and follow the instructions there.
Enter
To enter the chat room, click on the word Chat on the previous web page.
Next you will see the log-in screen as shown below:
You can enter any Username you choose. Most of our ham friends use their callsigns.
After clicking the Login button, you will reach the chat window as shown in the following example:
The location for entering your message is marked with a red arrow above. Everyone's message text will appear
in the upper left-hand pane. The right-hand pane shows who is logged in to the chat room.
NOTE: The chat program will automatically log you out after about 10 minutes of inactivity.
Toolbar Icons along the bottom of the chat window are defined below:
Sharing Web Links in Chat
Click here for special instructions.
Enjoy!