Tune radio to FM

[aeg13]

Hey,

 

Is it possible to tune to FM frequencies with the radios on the JF-17? I can't seem to find any possibility, and I've learned how to manually set the AM frequencies.

 

Why do I ask? Call me crazy, but I'm replaying a campaign I bought for another module (A-10 Piercing Fury) with the JF-17. The campaign needs me to tune to 33.000Mhz FM to contact the ground forces.

 

Thanks for your time!

aeg

[Ramsay]

Is it possible to tune to FM frequencies with the radios on the JF-17? I can't seem to find any possibility, and I've learned how to manually set the AM frequencies.

 

From the T-44C manual - it's possible to cycle between AM and FM after entering the sub menu (Enter Key) using the "M" (mode) key. A second press of "Enter" confirms the change.

 

I haven't tested this in DCS.

 

Why do I ask? Call me crazy, but I'm replaying a campaign I bought for another module (A-10 Piercing Fury) with the JF-17. The campaign needs me to tune to 33.000Mhz FM to contact the ground forces.

 

AFAIK the radio's frequency range is

 

• 108.000 to 173.975 MHz

• 225.000 to 399.975 MHz

 

... so you won't be able to contact the Piercing Fury JTAC on 33.0 MHz FM

 

But the Rohde&Schwarz M3AR radio brochure does offer

 

• 30 MHz to 87.975 MHz FM

 

... as an option, so it might be worth testing* to see what frequencies Deka have implemented.

 

https://scdn.rohde-schwarz.com/ur/pws/dl_downloads/dl_common_library/dl_brochures_and_datasheets/pdf_1/M3AR_bro_en_0758-1970-12_v0501.pdf

 

* Checking "... JF-17\Cockpit\Scripts\Radio" .lua, it looks like the frequency range is 108-173.975 and 225-399.975

Edited December 9, 2019 by Ramsay
Add link to Rohde&Schwarz M3AR radio brochure

[aeg13]

Awesome. Thanks for the info.

 

I can manage to tune to, for example, 33.000 MHz. By going through the regular procedure and clicking:

- C (to clear)

- 3

- 3

- E(nter)

 

Now it's 33.000. I have yet to confirm if it actually receives the FM band then or works at all. And if so, I'm going to have to figure out how to use a decimal, for when I need to tune 33.3 or something like that.

 

I never noticed the M below the 6 button. I'm going to give that a try this evening.

 

If anyone is interested, keep an eye on this. I'll report back.

[Japo32]

tried to modify to FM but no way. did you discover something?