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BibleClinger: /* Loading the Comms Plan */

2019-07-23T16:33:38Z

Loading the Comms Plan

BibleClinger: /* Terms */

2019-07-22T21:53:53Z

Terms

BibleClinger: /* Radio Use */

2019-07-22T21:52:54Z

Radio Use

BibleClinger at 21:51, 22 July 2019

2019-07-22T21:51:29Z

BibleClinger at 16:47, 22 July 2019

2019-07-22T16:47:16Z

BibleClinger at 16:45, 22 July 2019

2019-07-22T16:45:39Z

BibleClinger: /* Basic Concepts */

2019-07-22T08:13:01Z

Basic Concepts

BibleClinger at 08:10, 22 July 2019

2019-07-22T08:10:42Z

BibleClinger: /* IVC Check */

2019-07-22T07:35:25Z

IVC Check

BibleClinger: /* IVC Check */

2019-07-22T07:34:19Z

IVC Check

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 #Click Save.
-'''Warning: Failure to have the correct flight selected will load the wrong comms plan. The ATO doesn't care where the pilot is seated; it cares which flight he somehow has last selected.'''
+'''Note:''' ''Failure to have the correct flight selected will load the wrong comms plan. The ATO doesn't care where the pilot is seated; it cares which flight he somehow has last selected.''
 ==Setting Default Channels==
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 =Radio Use=
 {{Nav UOAF}}

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 '''VHF''' is used for intraflight communications. Each flight in the package will have their own VHF channel and associated frequency. While each pilot will know the frequencies and channels of the other flights in the same package, there are few reasons to use another flight's VHF frequency in a typical use-case scenario.
-'''Note:''' One exception to the typical arrangements is with airbases that do not have UHF radios. Communication with those airbases must happen over VHF. Flights may use UHF for intraflight comms during those instances.
+'''Note:''' ''One exception to the typical arrangements is with airbases that do not have UHF radios. Communication with those airbases must happen over VHF. Flights may use UHF for intraflight comms during those instances.''
 ==GUARD==

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 #Press Enter.
-= Radio Use =
+=Radio Use=
-All pilots should familiarize themselves with the [[Communications and brevity|Communications SOPs and Brevity]]. Unnecessary transmissions should be absolutely avoided in order to give place to critical radio calls.{{Nav UOAF}}
+All pilots should familiarize themselves with the [[Communications and brevity|Communications SOPs and Brevity]]. Unnecessary transmissions should be absolutely avoided in order to give place to critical radio calls.
 [[Category:UOAF]]
 [[Category:UOAF: BMS Codex]]
 [[Category:BMS 4.34.0]]

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 *The F-16 has twenty '''channel presets''' per radio.
 *The F-16 radios are '''half-duplex'''. This means that when the pilot is transmitting, he cannot receive. The pilot can choose to transmit whenever he wishes, however. When he transmits, he will simply stop receiving. Any incoming transmission will not be heard.
-*When two people are simultaneously transmitting on the same frequency, the other pilots monitoring this frequency will hear a loud and obnoxious noise. When someone's transmission is cut short by another pilot, this is referred to as being "stepped on." Transmissions over the same frequency must occur one after the other in order to be heard, and not broadcast simultaneously.
+*When two people are simultaneously transmitting on the same frequency, the other pilots monitoring this frequency will hear a loud and obnoxious noise. When someone's transmission is cut short by another pilot also transmitting, this is referred to as being "stepped on." Transmissions over the same frequency must occur one after the other in order to be heard, and not broadcast simultaneously.
 ==F-16 Radio Types==
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 #Enter the desired frequency.
 #Press Enter.
 {{Nav UOAF}}
 [[Category:UOAF]]
 [[Category:UOAF: BMS Codex]]
 [[Category:BMS 4.34.0]]

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	=Learning objectives=		=Learning objectives=

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	=Learning objectives=		=Learning objectives=

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 =Radio Overview=
 [[File:DED-guard.png|thumb|right|This pilot has UHF tuned to the GUARD frequency while VHF is set to preset 6.]]
 *For two ships to communicate over the radio, one must transmit on the same '''frequency''' that the other is listening in on.
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 '''Note:''' ''Some operations may require different starting presets. These should be briefed by package lead prior to loading into the 3D world. Unless instructed otherwise by package or flight leads, follow the SOPs.''
-== IVC Check ==
+==IVC Check==
 After the briefing for the mission is complete, there's usually an IVC check where all players sound off on IVC to confirm that everyone can transmit and receive without problems. The sequence is usually performed in the Flight order located in the Briefing page.

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 [[File:F16-avionics.jpg|alt=F-16 cockpit|frameless|right|upright=1.5]]
-==Learning objectives==
+=Learning objectives=
 #Understand the typical use-case of VHF and UHF radios
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 #Use the backup radio
-==Terms==
+=Terms=
 *'''Frequency''': A number indicating the oscillation rate of the radio transmission.
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 *'''Full-Duplex''': A radio can transmit and receive at the same time.
-==Radio Overview==
+=Radio Overview=
 [[File:DED-guard.png|thumb|right|This pilot has UHF tuned to the GUARD frequency while VHF is set to preset 6.]]
-===Basic Concepts===
+==Basic Concepts==
 *For two ships to communicate over the radio, one must transmit on the same '''frequency''' that the other is listening in on.
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 *When two people are simultaneously transmitting on the same frequency, the other pilots monitoring this frequency will hear a loud and obnoxious noise. When someone's transmission is cut short by another pilot, this is referred to as being "stepped on." Transmissions over the same frequency must occur one after the other in order to be heard, and not broadcast simultaneously.
-===F-16 Radio Types===
+==F-16 Radio Types==
 The F-16 has two different radios:
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 '''Note:''' One exception to the typical arrangements is with airbases that do not have UHF radios. Communication with those airbases must happen over VHF. Flights may use UHF for intraflight comms during those instances.
-===GUARD===
+==GUARD==
 [[File:COM1-selector-switch.png|thumb|right|The pilot can switch between SQ and GUARD. A pilot doesn't need to fiddle with the GUARD frequency directly in order to transmit]]
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 Transmitting on GUARD in any case requires the pilot to switch to GUARD manually, since there is only one UHF transmitter and one VHF transmitter. While a pilot could manually enter the frequency for GUARD into his primary UHF radio, the F-16 allows a fast-switch to GUARD with the use of switches located to the right of the throttle. SQ stands for Squelch, and GD stands for GUARD. SQ is the "normal" position. Moving the switch to "GD" allows receiving and transmitting on the GUARD frequency for that particular radio. When a radio has been switched to GUARD with this switch, the DED shows "GRD" instead of a numerical frequency or channel.
-===Backup Radio===
+==Backup Radio==
 The F-16 has one backup UHF radio. If the VHF radio is damaged, there is nothing that can be done about this. The pilot will have to communicate over UHF.
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 The UHF radio selection panel is located on the back left panel under the pilot's elbow. Once the radio selection is changed from the UFC ("Upfront Controls") to the "Backup," control will shift from the UFC and DED to the backup radio panel located in front of the throttle. The pilot has the option of selecting GUARD, a channel preset, or a manually entered frequency. It is good practice to input a frequency into the backup radio settings before takeoff.
-==Comms Plan==
+=Comms Plan=
 The addition of the Comms Ladder in 4.34 presents more organization to BMS comms, both when flying with humans as well as AI, but it also presents more complexity. Each airbase may have multiple frequencies; AWACS will be listening for calls on another frequency; and wingmen will be on yet an additional frequency -- all over two different radios.
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 '''Warning: Failure to have the correct flight selected will open the wrong briefing. The ATO doesn't care where the pilot is seated; it cares which flight he somehow has last selected.'''
-==IVC==
+=IVC=
 BMS is a communication heavy simulator. To accommodate this and its endeavours for realism, it has its own communication client called IVC (Internal Voice Comms). This system does not rely on any third party application such as Teamspeak, Ventrilo or Mumble as it is integrated into the client and game allowing for simulation of UHF and VHF Radios to communicate with other human players. This simulation takes such things into account as terrain masking and distance. To start IVC, you take the following steps:
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 *VHF transmit : ''Comms Switch Up''; This is [''Alt + 2''] by default.
-==Pre-Flight Radio Setup==
+=Pre-Flight Radio Setup=
 Each pilot prior to committing to the 3D world should:
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 #Perform the IVC check with his flight.
-===Loading the Comms Plan===
+==Loading the Comms Plan==
 The Comms Plan must be loaded into the pilot's DTC (Data Cartridge) manually. This should be done as the last series of steps of a flight briefing. No further changes to the flight should occur.
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 '''Warning: Failure to have the correct flight selected will load the wrong comms plan. The ATO doesn't care where the pilot is seated; it cares which flight he somehow has last selected.'''
-===Setting Default Channels===
+==Setting Default Channels==
 After setting the correct Comms Plan, the default channels should be assigned in the DTC ''if needed''.
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 '''Note:''' ''Some operations may require different starting presets. These should be briefed by package lead prior to loading into the 3D world. Unless instructed otherwise by package or flight leads, follow the SOPs.''
 == IVC Check ==
 After the briefing for the mission is complete, there's usually an IVC check where all players sound off on IVC to confirm that everyone can transmit and receive without problems. The sequence is usually performed in the Flight order located in the Briefing page.
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 | rowspan="4" |Falcon 1
 |1
-| rowspan=4 bgcolor="#00ff00;" |Yes
+| rowspan="4" bgcolor="#00ff00;" |Yes
 |"Falcon 1-1"
 |-
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 |}
-==Adjusting Radios in Flight==
+=Adjusting Radios in Flight=
 [[File:COM1Setting.PNG|alt=COM1 Page on the DED|thumb|The COM1 page on the DED. The Pilot is set to UHF Channel 4, which has a frequency of 292.65. He is about to change to UHF Channel 1.]]
 To push to a new preset (ie. Change the channel) or manually tune to a new frequency:

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 |-
 | rowspan="4" |Falcon 1
-|Falcon 1-1
+|1
 | rowspan=4 bgcolor="#00ff00;" |Yes
 |"Falcon 1-1"
 |-
-|Falcon 1-2
+|2
 |"Falcon 1-2"
 |-
-|Falcon 1-3
+|3
 |"Falcon 1-3"
 |-
-|Falcon 1-4
+|4
 |"Falcon 1-4"
 |-
 | rowspan="4" |Gamble 2
-|Gamble 2-1
+|1
 | rowspan="3" bgcolor="#00ff00;" |Yes
 |"Gamble 2-1"
 |-
-|Gamble 2-2
+|2
 |"Gamble 2-2"
 |-
-|Gamble 2-3
+|3
 |"Gamble 2-3. No 4."
 |-
-|Gamble 2-4
+|4
 | bgcolor="#7f0000;" |No
 |N/A
 |-
 | rowspan="4" |Hawkeye 1
-|Hawkeye 1-1
+|1
 | bgcolor="#00ff00;" |Yes
 |"Hawkeye 1-1. No 2."
 |-
-|Hawkeye 1-2
+|2
 | bgcolor="#7f0000;" |No
 |N/A
 |-
-|Hawkeye 1-3
+|3
 | bgcolor="#00ff00;" |Yes
 |"Hawkeye 1-3. No 4."
 |-
-|Hawkeye 1-4
+|4
 | bgcolor="#7f0000;" |No
 |N/A
 |-
 | rowspan="4" |Viper 1
-|Viper 1-1
+|1
 | rowspan="4" bgcolor="#00ff00;" |Yes
 |"Viper 1-1"
 |-
-|Viper 1-2
+|2
 |"Viper 1-2"
 |-
-|Viper 1-3
+|3
 |"Viper 1-3"
 |-
-|Viper 1-4
+|4
 |"Viper 1-4"
 |}