Datalink not working for me

[Raptor05121]

For the past five days, I've been flying several hours a day on the Hoggit GAW server and just trying to learn the jet. I'd do my manual startup and stored heading alignment, turn on IFF, turn on DL and off we go with datalink showing friendlies. For the first 3 days and ~15 or so launches, it worked. I got shot down, respawned and took off again except no more datalink. AWACS is still in the air, startup procedure is still the same, didnt change anything, but for the past two days, no matter what I cycled or reset or even restarted my computer, I cannot get the datalink to show up. Everyone else says theirs is working. I got on discord and streamed to a guy who doubled checked everything with me and even he is perplexed.

 

In short, what conditions would cause the datalink on the F-16 to NOT work?

[Florence201]

Incorrect alignment is the primary.

[Raptor05121]

I've verified correct alignment several times. Battery on, start engine, alignment to normal, and i didnt touch a thing until it finished, switched to NAV and continued with powering up the jet and still nothing.

[coolneko]

If you're aligning in 'norm' you'll have to confirm the coordinates in the ded as the alignment is going on. Just highlight lat, long, and alt and press enter on the icp.

[Raptor05121]

Okay I'll go triple check that

[coolneko]

If you're aligning in 'norm' you'll have to confirm the coordinates in the ded as the alignment is going on. Just highlight lat, long, and alt and press enter on the icp.

 

Just want to clarify, you need to press enter for EACH lat, long and alt.

[Tholozor]

Confirming the coordinates is only necessary for LAT and LON, system altitude (SALT on the DED) is controlled via the altimeter, and does not need to be confirmed.

[Raptor05121]

Thanks guys, I guess confirming the coordinates did the trick

[QuiGon]

I've made a habit of comparing the THDG on the INS page with the magnetic backup compass after completing the alignment. If there's a big difference between them (>15°), then something went wrong and I realign before taking off, because it is really frustrating to notice a failed alignment after takeoff :)

[Ignition]

Also remember to not rearm or refuel (not sure with the latter tho, just to be safe) while the align process is running. Hanging this heavy ordinance under the wings lets the plane whiggle - not good for the active alignment process ;)

 

Is this implemented in the F-16?

[QuiGon]

 

Is this implemented in the F-16?

 

Yes