How can I ask ATC if engine start is allowed?

[CHSubZero]

Hello

 

When I want to ask the ATC if I can start the engine I don't receive a response :cry:

I hope someone can tell me what I'm missing:

 

 

1. All circuit breakers ON (RShift + RCtrl + 1...9)
   
2. Batt 1 & 2 -> ON
   
3. 115V & 36V -> AUTO
   
4. Switch from ICS to RADIO
   
5. Check if R-863 selected
   
6. Switch FM to AM
   
7. Squelch off -> Get some noise -> Squelch on again
   
8. Set radio frequency to desired tower
   
9. Press RAlt + $ -> F5 ATC -> F1 Next tower -> F3 Request engine start
   
10. No response :cry:
    

Thanks for any help

Edited August 6, 2015 by CHSubZero

[Art-J]

Step 5.5 ;) - switch AM/FM selector on upper console to... errr... the non-default position (I don't remember which one is default).

 

Re. step 8 - look at the top of the menu and make sure it's the "R863" menu and not the "intercom" one (I use default binding to trigger button on my TM Warthog and I have to press it twice for the correct menu to come up. Apart from the header, they both look exactly the same, which often leads to mistakes).

[CHSubZero]

Its working now. Thx alot. I have enhanced the missing steps in the first post.