Thanks for the info. I've been learning how to operate the radios in many of my DCS planes and helicopters, and the other day I struggled a little bit to set the frequency I wanted in the F-4E. It turns out it was because I had set the AWACS to a VHF channel, which will work fine for the F-16 (in COMM2), but as you explained here, it isn't part of the available frequencies for the F-4E Phantom II. Looking at the presets in the editor, I had sort of understood the range of frequencies of the F-4E, but your video makes it that much clearer (225.000 to 399.975 MHz AM). It's also cool to see where the actual radio is located and to know that the front and back seats just have remote controls for it.
Later Phantoms did get a VHF capability, using a radio similar to what is in the Tomcat that did both VHF and UHF I believe. Older ones like this only had UHF. The TACAN system is similar, only one transmitter/receiver, but a remote control at each seat. Glad you found it helpful!
Glad you found it helpful! Having a controller in each cockpit confuses things a bit, and each one has identical functions. The presets are stored in the radio itself, you can even change the presets from the backseat. The TACAN system is similar. There's only one transmitter/receiver (also located in the same compartment as the radio), with a controller at each seat.
I just ran into this today. Forgot to set radio presets in editor. Jumped in mission and did not catch it tell I was already started up and ready to taxi. If only I had watched this a day earlier.
Good video, Diesel! I think it will help folks understanding the comms in the F-4.
Thank you! It's simple yet complicated at the same time!
Very good job of explaining the system.
Thank you Diesel Thunder.
You're welcome 🙂
Thanks for the info. I've been learning how to operate the radios in many of my DCS planes and helicopters, and the other day I struggled a little bit to set the frequency I wanted in the F-4E. It turns out it was because I had set the AWACS to a VHF channel, which will work fine for the F-16 (in COMM2), but as you explained here, it isn't part of the available frequencies for the F-4E Phantom II. Looking at the presets in the editor, I had sort of understood the range of frequencies of the F-4E, but your video makes it that much clearer (225.000 to 399.975 MHz AM). It's also cool to see where the actual radio is located and to know that the front and back seats just have remote controls for it.
Later Phantoms did get a VHF capability, using a radio similar to what is in the Tomcat that did both VHF and UHF I believe. Older ones like this only had UHF. The TACAN system is similar, only one transmitter/receiver, but a remote control at each seat. Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you. Been having some confusion as to how that actually works. Wasn’t aware there was only one transmitter aboard
Glad you found it helpful! Having a controller in each cockpit confuses things a bit, and each one has identical functions. The presets are stored in the radio itself, you can even change the presets from the backseat. The TACAN system is similar. There's only one transmitter/receiver (also located in the same compartment as the radio), with a controller at each seat.
Thank you I learned some new stuff for the Aircraft...
My pleasure, glad you found it helpful!
Makes life easier, one less thing to rely on Jester, thank goodness.
Thanks, great vid. 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks a lot !!
I just ran into this today. Forgot to set radio presets in editor. Jumped in mission and did not catch it tell I was already started up and ready to taxi. If only I had watched this a day earlier.