IFF in & out
-
This might seem like a stupid question. Now before everybody jumps in and tells me that IFF isn’t modeled in BMS, and check older threads discussing this of why it’s not, I know this. What I want to know is why there is a command in the BMS key file for IFF in and out, and specifically what do they do if IFF isn’t modeled?? Also looking through the threads in Joystick section, I see alot of profile with these two commands binded somewhere on their HOTAS setup, which grabs my curiosity as to is if IFF is indeed working.
-
IFF is not modelled in BMS you’re right.
The IFF in/out stencil on the throttle is historical (just as for the Range knob which has no longer something to do with gun sight range adjustement.)
In BMS.key, IFF in/out command is for the IDM (dadalink)
Refer to BMS-manual.pdf for more details about HOTAS commands and IDM operations
-
IFF In is to transmit ground targets via Datalink. IFF Out is to transmit A-A targets via Datalink. The Range Knob, by default, will adjust the FOV (zoom) in the TGP page, if you have a Targeting Pod installed.
-
The Range Knob, by default, will adjust the FOV (zoom) in the TGP page, if you have a Targeting Pod installed.
…. And fine AG radar gain.
-
But this function of the radar Never worked in BMS for me. Just target pod zoom does.
-
But this function of the radar Never worked in BMS for me.
It does work. Pay attention carefully.
-
It work like it need to be, only fine tuning radar gain.
-
@ Kuhprah - which function didn’t work?
-
Just to bring up an old thread. I have been wondering about this IFF IN/OUT hotas button too. So it’s something that was on older models but isn’t used anymore?
I looked at the F-16 A/B model manual and didn’t find any info about it. So in real life do the pilots only use that switch for ATC comms (fwd/aft)?
-
The name is misleading since it does not relate to IFF anymore. It is used for datalink purpose - IDM especially in BMS, L16 as well in the real jet.
-
Oh, so in real life they use it for datalink? I didn’t know that. Guess I got more reading to do!
-
Just to bring up an old thread. I have been wondering about this IFF IN/OUT hotas button too. So it’s something that was on older models but isn’t used anymore?
I looked at the F-16 A/B model manual and didn’t find any info about it. So in real life do the pilots only use that switch for ATC comms (fwd/aft)?
That would be detailed in a A/B model -34 document of which I know no public example.
-
That would be detailed in a A/B model -34 document of which I know no public example.
Our comrade Blu3wolf has it on his site. I just downloaded it.And, BTW, thanks again, Blu.
http://falcon.blu3wolf.com/Docs/ -
Oh yeah, I found that site a few weeks ago. Couldn’t believe there were manuals on there I had been searching for (for a few months!)!