Our Chat Services Guide¶
Realtime communication is one of the keys off our organization. In addition to the phone service, we have setup a chat network that allows users to communication with use via chat and other means.
Currently, we use the following platforms:
- Discord (primary)
- Telegram
- Crosslink Lobby Chat (if you don't have Discord or Telegram)
- Matrix
Please observe our Code of Conduct at all times whilst using any of these services
Discord Server¶
Discord is our main/official method of non-VOIP phone communication. It is here where you can find support and help when setting up your phone and such. It has most all of our main communications channels in it for finding help.
After joining, we ask that you do a couple of things:
- Make sure to read the #code-of-conduct channel
- Please change your server nickname to be the format of CALLSIGN-Name-EXT. Your actual user name can be anything you want.
- The nice thing about Discord is you have one overall username, but you can set your server nickname to be anything on any server. It can be different on every server.
- To change your server nickname:
- Right click on the Server Icon in the left side server list, the server name at the top, your name in the main message window and your user name in the user list on the right side of the screen.
- Go to
Edit Server Profile
- Change the field that says
Server Nickname
- If it says you need to pay for Discord Nitro, you are doing it wrong. Server Nicknames are free to set.
Telegram Groups¶
We also have a couple of Telegram Groups that users can use if they choose to.
-
Official Telegram group
This group is standalone, and not bridged to any other room. -
HamsOverIP Crosslink Lobby
This group is bridged as part of the Crosslink Lobby Chat system.
Crosslink Lobby Chat¶
We now have a brand-new Crosslink Lobby Chat which you can use if you don't use Discord or Telegram. Anything you type here will also appear in (and vice versa):
- #crosslink-lobby channel on our Discord server
- HamsOverIP Crosslink Lobby group on Telegram.
This service is accessible to all regardless of which method you use, so please don't use it to share passwords or IP addresses. If you require assistance from one of our amazing Support Team, put out a call in this chat then you can determine an alternative way to discuss your support issue. Please be patient though!
Matrix Room¶
We also have a public room on the matrix.org public instance.
- Join our Matrix room
This room is standalone, and not bridged to any other room.
Last updated 2025-08-04 Dave M7TLB