Sounds strange, does / brings small text chat window when you press it? If yes all you need is to type your text message into the window and press enter. Also in this window you may use dot commands, for example
.radio 1 2
will tune you on your team channel
If you will not be able to settle this issue try to drop in to Training Arena and ask for trainer. If trainer is not available ask for help and explain you problem there, ppl are very cooperative in AH and this way it will be easier to find out what the problem is.
Concerning the fact you was attacked by friendly plane: it may happen only in Training Arena (TA); if you do not want fight there just ask not to mess with you, or symply switch to other field.
In Main Arena if you will fire at friendly planes it will destroy you, not them.
Hope it helps,
Festina Lente![This message has been edited by Fariz (edited 07-23-2000).]