Radio question

[McBlemmen]

Hello.

 

So 1.2.8 introduced a bug (it MAY have already been there , not 100% sure , doesnt matter though) where the A-10c campaign JTAC , wingman and ATC dont work with easy communication settings. This unfortunately hasnt been fixed in the final release.

 

So instead of waiting for 1.2.9 i've decided to go ahaid and just bite the bullet and learn how the radio systems actually work.

 

Now i'm at a loss. I'm confused on how the HOTAS MIC SWITCH buttons are supposed to work. I get that IRL you would hold it down to transmit , but how does it work in the sim with the communications menu? Do i need to hold down the corresponding MIC SWITCH when issueing commands in the communications menu?

 

So far i've been putting my radio on T/R and the correct frequency (also the correct radio) but still cant get a response.

 

 

Thanks

[GC1993]

Don't worry about holding it down, that is never required in singleplayer.

 

To communicate on each of the 3 radios, you first make sure they're all switched on (VHF AM to TR, UHF to MAIN, VHF FM to TR) and use the selector dials to tune them to whatever frequency is required. In DCS, wingmen are usually UHF, ATC and Tanker/AWACS are usually VHF AM, and JTAC is usually VHF FM but NOT ALWAYS - make sure you know what radio to transmit through for the other end to hear you.

 

To transmit through the VHF AM, it is MIC SWITCH FORWARD, and then you select the options through the pop up menu using the F1-F12 keys on the keyboard and your pilot will talk for you depending on what you've asked him to communicate.

 

UHF is MIC SWITCH DOWN, and again navigate the menus to transmit.

 

VHF FM is MIC SWITCH AFT/BACK, and yadda yadda same process.

 

Hope this helps.

[McBlemmen]

Thank you so much... i have been using the "communications menu" command instead of the mic switches... now i can fly the campaign again <3

 

Thanks !

[Sceptre]

You have to manually enter the frequencies so remember to look for the radio frequencies you will need in the mission briefing. ATC, JTAC, etc