Is there something I'm missing?

[monkshood]

I have been having a bash at designating target points using the Shkval, ABRIS and NCP. I managed to designate one target, and give it '1' as a designation number. But after that I don't sem to be able to designate another target. Of course, as far as I can see, I'm following the manual, but it dosen't seem to be happening. Could well be something I'm not doing right, or maybe something else.

 

Any suggestions most gratefully received.

 

Thanks.

 

monkshood

[nemises]

you need to reset (backspace) between asigning target's using the datalink:

 

rough procedure:

 

To store a target:

- reset

- engage shkval (make sure laser is also on standby for range info)

- lock target or ground point using shkval

- select the "target type" button (ie ground target, SAM target , other or Ingress point on datalink panel (top left)

- press "send mem" button to store

 

If you repeat that procedure (uncluding the "reset" at the start) , you can store up to 4 (?) of each target type

To send one of these targets to a team member

 

- make sure you are both on the same VHF2 frequency (orange dials on left hand side)

- Make sure you are in radio range! (ie not further than about 20 km's, and not blocked by a hill or something)

- Make sure you are both on different Datalink ID's (right hand side, dial selects "1" to "4")

- make sure only 1 of you is in "Commander" mode, and all others are in "wingman" mode (right hand side dial next to Datalink ID's)

- reset

- store targets as above

- reset

- press the send to selection button(s) on the datalink (1, 2, 3, 4 or send to all)

- press the "target type" button that you have stored and want to send..press multiple times to iterate through the number of targets you have stored

- confirm on the Abris map that the target you want to send is flashing (if not, iterate through them with the target type button)

- Double check to make sure both the "target type" and "send to selection" are lit, and that the correct target is flashing in your ABRIS.

- click the "send mem" button

 

To recieve and store a target

- you must be on same vhf2 freq and be correctly set up as datalink group (ie 1 commander, the rest wingmean, all seperate ID's)

- when sent a target you will get an Ekran warning "watch Ekran"

- you will see the datalink buttons flashing for "target type" and for "datalink send to" identifying who has sent you the target, and of what type it is.

- press the "send mem" button only to store this recieved target..it will now be visable on your ABRIS

[Dusty Rhodes]

Remind me (and everyone else who might not know), you can send targets via datalink to other AC that are not in your flight as long as you are on the same radio freq (for Multiplay purposes)?

[monkshood]

OK - I think I've sorted this one out now.

 

I found I couldn't designate targets using the NC panel.

 

Problem arose because the text in the manual does not coincide with the text in the actual cockpit. So I had to do a little guessing and had managed to put a switch in the wrong position.

Even managed to get the wingman to do a little baddie bash as well.

This is getting better all the time.

Ta.

monkshood

[nemises]

Remind me (and everyone else who might not know), you can send targets via datalink to other AC that are not in your flight as long as you are on the same radio freq (for Multiplay purposes)?

 

yeah, anyone on the same frequency and with an independant datalink ID (up to 4 people) can send and recieve targets.

the ideal setup is with 1 commander and 3 wingmen (as set on the datalink dial), however, you can have 4 wingmen, or 4 commanders for that matter.

 

if you need more than 4 people, then you could have multiple people as the same ID and on the same frequency, but just set to "recieve only" .. these people on recieve only will not show up on the Abris, nor can they send targets, but they can recieve them. (not tested ...but should work). An alternative is to set up mutiple flights on different frequencies, and nominate someone to pass targets between groups by changing frequencies.

[Comrade Vodka]

I think the original question by 'Monkshead' was referring to 'Designating target points' using the Navigation panel and the Shkval. Page 11-5 of the manual describes how to do it (with a few printing errors). I have tried over and over, but have no luck either.

 

Any suggestions anyone!

[Panzertard]

There has been some errors in that part of the manual yes.

 

When you assign target #1 as "Vehicle", store it - it will be automaticly become the first target.

Detect a new target, store it as "Vehicle" again, it will automaticly become the second target.

 

If you want to send "Vehicle" #2 back to your wingman, do the following;

- DL send to all

- Press "Vehicle" target *TWICE*.

Because; First press indicates target #1, second press is target #2 of this type.

- Send/Mem