#FlexRadio IRC Real-time Chat Discussion & Support

Come join your fellow Flexer on IRC (Internet Relay Chat) for real-time support and discussions.   IRC has been around since the beginning of the internet and use is declining for a mainstream discussion area, but is still heavily used by computer users and technically savvy individuals.  If you connect to any server in the FreeNode network, you can join us in #FlexRadio.  In a world of SMS messaging, Skype, and other instant messengers, IRC still has a place to meet other like-minded users without having to worry about privacy or authorization issues.

There are many ways to join the #FlexRadio IRC channel.   You can join via a simple web browser interface, or use a more robust client that can stay connected for long periods of time.   I am in IRC 24/7 for work and play reasons, so I wanted to setup a home for us.

If you are a new Flexer or a seasoned Elmer and want to chat with others from this community, I urge you to give it a try and help strengthen our community.   My goal is to have a place to answer more complex issues or questions.

IRC Connection Details

Network:  FreeNode
Channel:  #FlexRadio

Web interface:  https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=FlexRadio

Find a local server for your IRC Client:  http://freenode.net/irc_servers.shtml

There are many clients for IRC.  I use Textual5 for OS X and BitchX for Unix.   Google for IRC Clients to find one for you.   Here are the ones I know of:

Linux (Unix):  HexChat, Quassel, Smuxi, Irssi, WeeChat, BitchX (command line only)
Windows:  mIRC (Most Popular), XChat, HydraIRC, KVIrc, Nettalk, Quassel, ThrashIRC
OS X:  Textual, Colloquy, LimeChat