Radio Station Framework
What does rs_radio do?
Section titled “What does rs_radio do?”It is a radio simulation framework for FiveM. It supports player-run stations, autonomous stations, live DJ tools, listener interfaces, local station audio, 3D emitters, boomboxes, call-ins, ads, SFX, weather information, and station branding.
Does it require pma-voice?
Section titled “Does it require pma-voice?”Legacy servers require the RS-modified pma-voice build for DJ microphones, cohosts, private caller screening, live callers, and related voice routing:
Supported FiveM Enhanced servers can use the built-in voice API without pma-voice. See docs/voice-backends.md in the resource archive.
Does it require a separate xSound resource?
Section titled “Does it require a separate xSound resource?”No. The current build uses an internalized xSound-like world playback path.
What audio formats does the standard package use?
Section titled “What audio formats does the standard package use?”Use server-provided local .ogg and .mp3 files under songs/. No external audio resolver is required for local playback.
Why are there no stations on a fresh install?
Section titled “Why are there no stations on a fresh install?”Fresh installs begin with an empty Config.RadioStations table. An authorized admin can create and publish stations through /radiostationadmin. Existing stations stored in SQL are retained across configuration changes.
How are admin tools controlled?
Section titled “How are admin tools controlled?”By framework groups by default:
admingodsuperadmin
These are configurable through Config.EmitterAdminGroups. ACE and legacy identifier fallback are also available.
How do admins open Station Creator?
Section titled “How do admins open Station Creator?”Use:
/radiostationadminThe command opens the Station Creator/Admin UI for authorized radio admins.
How do admins open the Emitter FX panel?
Section titled “How do admins open the Emitter FX panel?”Use:
/radioemitterfxThe command opens the Emitter FX panel for authorized admins.
What are the main player commands?
Section titled “What are the main player commands?”Common commands:
/radiolistenerui- opens or closes the listener UI./radiolisten- opens the listener UI./radiolisten on//radiolisten off//radiolisten toggle- controls vehicle radio state./radiotablet- optional DJ tablet shortcut when enabled in config./radiocohost add [serverId]- invites a nearby cohost while live./radiocohost remove [serverId]- removes a cohost./radioacceptcohost- accepts a cohost invite./radiodeclinecohost- declines a cohost invite.
Why does the boombox need inventory and target support?
Section titled “Why does the boombox need inventory and target support?”The boombox flow needs:
- an inventory item
- a usable item path
- a target path for placed prop interactions
- framework/inventory give-back behavior
Supported stacks include QBCore, Qbox, ESX, qb-inventory, ox_inventory, qb-target, and ox_target.
Where do stations store content?
Section titled “Where do stations store content?”Config-defined stations are exposed through Config.RadioStations, and Station Creator stations are stored in SQL.
Shared product ads are stored in:
data/product_ads.json
Older per-station JSON paths may exist on some installs, but the current config-driven station setup is the primary path.
Why does local duration metadata matter?
Section titled “Why does local duration metadata matter?”Durations affect:
- deck metadata
- playlist display
- autonomous scheduling
- segment transitions
- dead-air avoidance
If a duration is wrong, automation timing can drift.
Can players move the listener UI?
Section titled “Can players move the listener UI?”Yes. The listener UI includes a settings/position flow that lets players move and save the UI position locally.
Who supplies station music and audio assets?
Section titled “Who supplies station music and audio assets?”The server operator supplies local audio for each station, including music, advertisements, and effects. Use only content you own or are properly licensed to broadcast and, where applicable, redistribute. The standard resource does not include a third-party music catalogue.
Can a station continue when no DJ is online?
Section titled “Can a station continue when no DJ is online?”Yes. Autonomous station programming can rotate configured local audio and station segments without a live DJ.