Question regarding Markpoints

[Paveway333]

Is there a way to manually enter a markpoint only using F10 map to deploy a Jdam?

Can’t figure this out, In my case im trying to find a target and find its position on the map, then mark that location using coordinates taken from F10 and send the markpoint to a human wingman. 

[backspace340]

Just enter it as a new steerpoint? Mark points are for when you want to turn a SPI into a steerpoint. If you know the coords, just make a steerpoint, then you can transmit the steerpoint to your wingman. 

[Paveway333]

Thanks, i Will try that.. It just don’t make any sense to me, if you see a target you would most likely mark it via helmet, hud or overfly - send the data and your flight should receive it as an X on the hsd.. Why should manually entering be any different and what is the reasoning behind even having the ability to enter coords under the mark page if it does not work? Just trying to wrap my head around this, Thanks!

[Furiz]

From the manual page 105:

Steerpoints 26-30 are reserved as markpoints but can be used to display MGRS coordinates as well. These
steerpoints can only be entered or modified using the Lat/Long coordinate format, and cannot be converted from
MGRS. However, they will display the equivalent MGRS coordinate formats on the MARK DED page for reference.

[Paveway333]

Thanks for the info, but can it use precise lat/long or is MGRS precise enough to guide a Jdam? Never used MGRS, only precise lat/long in the Hornet. 

[VKing]

The F-16's lat/lon format of DDD'MM.mmm has a resolution of 1-2 metres (depending on latitude), so plenty good enough to put JDAMs on things.

Edited January 23, 2023 by VKing

[Paveway333]

Thanks for the support guys! I now know that steerpoint entry between 26-30 is valid for Jdam attack using DDD’MM.mmm. And that stp also can be shared to member flights. Thanks vking,furiz and backspace340.

Edited January 23, 2023 by Paveway333

[Mr_Blastman]

On 1/23/2023 at 1:25 AM, Paveway333 said:

Is there a way to manually enter a markpoint only using F10 map to deploy a Jdam?

Can’t figure this out, In my case im trying to find a target and find its position on the map, then mark that location using coordinates taken from F10 and send the markpoint to a human wingman. 

Perhaps when they finish Data Cartridge implementation, we will be able to do this, same as we can in that other F-16 simulator...

[d0ppler]

55 minutes ago, Mr_Blastman said:

Perhaps when they finish Data Cartridge implementation, we will be able to do this, same as we can in that other F-16 simulator...

What's stopping you from doing this in the DCS Viper? Just type it in..

Edited January 25, 2023 by d0ppler

[Mr_Blastman]

4 hours ago, d0ppler said:

What's stopping you from doing this in the DCS Viper? Just type it in..

 

I prefer using a DTC upload after marking stuff such as targets, points of interest and categorizing threats on the map, so threat rings will show up in the HSD.  I'd rather not use the upfront controller to enter coordinates unless I have to.  For an entire mission?  No way.  Not gonna happen.

 

Good news is ED is working on the DTC system for release this year.

Edited January 26, 2023 by Mr_Blastman

[Machalot]

On 1/25/2023 at 1:51 PM, Mr_Blastman said:

Perhaps when they finish Data Cartridge implementation, we will be able to do this, same as we can in that other F-16 simulator...

Have you tried the 3rd party DTC program? 

https://github.com/the-paid-actor/dcs-dtc