Fifi Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Hi, New DCS customer here, trying to master the Huey... But anyhow, each time i cold start the Huey according to tutorial, all is fine execpt i always have the "IFF" caution light, lightnened at the caution panel... I searched through the Huey manual, but can't find an explanation for this "IFF" stuff :huh: Though i can fly it nice, even with the caution light on. So am guessing it's not that important! lol But i really would like to know what is this "IFF", and solve the trouble. Thanks in advance. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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104th_Maverick Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 IFF means Identification Friend or Foe Its a code you 'should' be broadcasting to let all other friendly assets know your one of the good guys. I've never flown the Huey so I can't tell you how to set it up but I'm sure someone will let you know soon! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 104th Phoenix Wing Commander / Total Poser / Elitist / Hero / Chad www.104thPhoenix.com www.facebook.com/104thPhoenix My YouTube Channel
ff4life4 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) The IFF system is not modeled in any of the DCS aircraft, including the same system that is in the A-10. The reason I believe is that it is still classified. If you want to have the caution light turn off look at the IFF system, its above the NAV and Comms radios in the center panel, (right by the copilots right knee). At the top you will see 2 knobs, if you turn the right knob a click, it will turn the system "on" thus turning off the caution light. Even thought the system is "on" it has no functionality. Edit: Also, not sure if you know but the switch to the left of the caution panel can be used to turn off the Master Caution light that is in the middle of the instrument panel. It's a two way switch, meaning if you left or right click it will have different functions. One will turn on all the caution lights to test the bulbs, the other will reset the Master Caution light. Reset the light after you turn "on" the IFF system. Edited October 3, 2013 by ff4life4
number3 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Change it to any setting besides off and the IFF warning light will go away 314-я смешанная авиационная дивизия 314th Mixed Aviation Division: The "Fighting Lemmings"- Forums: http://314thsquadron.enjin.com/ - ED Forum Group: http://forums.eagle.ru/group.php?groupid=119
RazorbackNL Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 The functionality of the IFF is not yet implemented. You can however cancel the warning light by going to the central pedestal panel, go the the top left panel (transponder panel) and rotate the far right rotary switch to the right. To cancel the caution light, right click on the top switch on the left of the caution light panel. Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X @ 4,5Ghz | 128Gb DDR4 3200Mhz | beQuiet! Dark Power 12 1200W | 2 x 2Tb M.2 Samsung SSD | 2 x 4Tb M.2 Samsung SSD | Aorus RTX3090 Xtreme 24Gb | Windows 10 Pro x64 | HOTAS Cougar (heavily modified) | MFG Crosswind pedals | CH Throttle Quadrant | TrackIR5 | Oculus Quest 2 | VoiceAttack Aviate Navigate Communicate
Fifi Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 Wow, that was fast guys! :) Thanks for all your inputs. Now i know what it is, and can turn it off. Thanks again :thumbup: BTW, awesome simulation! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Scrim Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I don't know if the IFF system on the Huey is classified (seems a bit odd for something so old), but that shouldn't stop it being modeled. I mean, it's pretty common knowledge how it works (set frequency, etc., beep will be picked up by those with correct settings, right?), and there's hardly any need to go down to basics and explain exactly how everything on it works beyond just how to operate it.
TimeKilla Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I normally just click the IFF switch as I don't like flying with any warning lights on the console that's something you don't want to get used to doing. :joystick: YouTube :pilotfly: TimeKilla on Flight Sims over at YouTube.
iFoxRomeo Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 The IFF caution light tells you only that your transponder is not working, because it is either switched of or defective. The meaning of IFF is explained here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identification_friend_or_foe If DCS had an ATC system based on primary and secondary radar, you would need the transponder to identify yourself and submit information about the aircraft to ATC. The part which is necessary to prevent friendly fire (in the case of the HUEY) is the MODE 4. The function of Mode 4 is classified. Civil ATC does only use MODE 3/A, MODE C and MODE S(which is not build in in this version of the Huey transponder). Fox Spoiler PC Specs: Ryzen 9 5900X, 3080ti, 64GB RAM, Oculus Quest 3
Rogue Trooper Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Do other friendly aircraft pick up your IFF signal? If so, it would be good for multiplayer surely. HP G2 Reverb (Needs upgrading), Windows 10 VR settings: IPD is 64.5mm, High image quality, G2 reset to 60Hz refresh rate. set to OpenXR, but Open XR tool kit disabled. DCS: Pixel Density 1.0, Forced IPD at 55 (perceived world size), DLSS setting is quality at 1.0. VR Driver system: I9-9900KS 5Ghz CPU. XI Hero motherboard and RTX 3090 graphics card, 64 gigs Ram, No OC... Everything needs upgrading in this system!. Vaicom user and what a superb freebie it is! Virpil Mongoose T50M3 base & Mongoose CM2 Grip (not set for dead stick), Virpil TCS collective with counterbalance kit (woof woof). Virpil Apache Grip (OMG). MFG pedals with damper upgrade. Total controls Apache MPDs set to virtual Reality height. Simshaker Jet Pro vibration seat.. Uses data from DCS not sound... goodbye VRS.
Mad_Jack Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 IFF is not functional on any ingame aircraft, mentioned by @ff4life4 earlier in this thread. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] DCS Chopper Skins
skouras Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 The IFF caution light tells you only that your transponder is not working, because it is either switched of or defective. The meaning of IFF is explained here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identification_friend_or_foe If DCS had an ATC system based on primary and secondary radar, you would need the transponder to identify yourself and submit information about the aircraft to ATC. The part which is necessary to prevent friendly fire (in the case of the HUEY) is the MODE 4. The function of Mode 4 is classified. Civil ATC does only use MODE 3/A, MODE C and MODE S(which is not build in in this version of the Huey transponder). Fox that [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]W10(64bit)Asus Rog Strix Z370-F - i7 8700K - Dark Rock Pro 4 - 16 giga ram Corsair vengeance 3000 - MSI RTX 2070 Super - Asus Rog Phobeus soundcard - Z906 Surround speaker - Track ir5 - HOTAS Warthog
Scrim Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 But is the function of it necessary to portray it in DCS? Doesn't knowing the effect of it (some audio notice I'd assume) be sufficient?
SUBS17 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 IFF is automatic in DCS, having squak codes and Mode 3C/4 etc would be cool someday. [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
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