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Hello
The current IFF system is both very comprehensive and very complex.
So I’m not sure that what I’m going to report on is not due to misuse on my part.
However…
After configuring the DTC so that the IFF is forced to operate in mode 4 next to the position of the aircraft relative to a waypoint (POS), if one manually activates another mode (for example mode 2 - ICP 2 followed by ICP ENTR) in IFF stat page, that one activates the emission for this mode (and therefore also the emission in mode 4) via TMS left , and then turn off mode 2 (ICP 2 followed by ICP ENTR) SO despite this, the IFF mode 2 emission continues when you activate TMS left (Scan or Los give the same result).
It also makes me fear (but I could not verify it) that, also, the plane could reply in mode 2.
Before reporting this as a bug, I first write here to get an opinion or explanation.
PS : the ability to quickly activate mode 2, transmit with this mode, and then close it is very useful in H vs H, when a human has forgotten to properly configure his IFF.
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I directed OP to IFF interrogator settings.
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You should be right.
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In fact, while I don’t think I did anything to make it go in that direction, there’s something special and abnormal about my setup.
When I manually disable one of the modes of the transponder, it also cuts the same mode of the interrogator (with a DCPL setting).
That’s how it is with my campaigns and with all TEs I did. And if I pass the TE to another pilot, then he has the same problem in that TE.
On the other hand, if a pilot who does not have this problem gives me one of his TE, then it works correctly: stopping one of the modes of the transponder does not stop the same mode of the interrogator. -
Also on the topic of IFF, I cannot figure out how to clear the IFF caution light that is on when I launch to Runway. And, it is not possible to search for “IFF” on these forums. It returns zero results, likely because it’s too short or looks like a spelling mistake. Thanks.
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I reinstalled Falcon and the problem seems for now to have disappeared… except when I flight one of my old TE.
So a malfunction can be transmitted via a TE …
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Pfft…IFF…who needs that? Completely unnecessary…
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Does 4.35 or earlier model SAM IFF interrogation as part of its launch parameters? I believe there’s been a few RL Patriot blue on blue incidents partly due to bad IFF settings.
Also on the topic of IFF, I cannot figure out how to clear the IFF caution light that is on when I launch to Runway. And, it is not possible to search for “IFF” on these forums. It returns zero results, likely because it’s too short or looks like a spelling mistake. Thanks.
Set your IFF master switch to NORM.
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Pfft…IFF…who needs that? Completely unnecessary…
Yes ! I agree with you.
It is like the MAR. Really, who needs that ?For IFF it’s better to shoot first and to interrogate after .
But I don’t know why, my buddies in the squadron don’t agree with us . -
Really excellent video here from X-Check covers comms and IFF in context with the campaign.
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Shoot them all and sort them after RTB.
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Shoot them all and sort them after RTB.
But I want to know if when you RTB and you shut off IFF if BMS models having a chance that friendly SAMs will shoot at you.
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But I want to know if when you RTB and you shut off IFF if BMS models having a chance that friendly SAMs will shoot at you.
Not sure about the SAMs but I have had a flight member get shot down by a friendly AI F-16 when he had his IFF settings incorrect. This was some time ago when IFF was 1st implemented in to Falcon.
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Not sure about the SAMs but I have had a flight member get shot down by a friendly AI F-16 when he had his IFF settings incorrect. This was some time ago when IFF was 1st implemented in to Falcon.
…that actually makes sense.