IFF in & out

[kutterro]

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.

[Dee-Jay]

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

[MailMan]

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.

[Dee-Jay]

@MailMan:

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.

[Kuhprah]

But this function of the radar Never worked in BMS for me. Just target pod zoom does.

[Dee-Jay]

@Kuhprah:

But this function of the radar Never worked in BMS for me.

It does work. Pay attention carefully.

[Amraam]

It work like it need to be, only fine tuning radar gain.

[Babite]

@ Kuhprah - which function didn’t work?

[Boggy]

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)?

[l3crusader]

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.

[Boggy]

Oh, so in real life they use it for datalink? I didn’t know that. Guess I got more reading to do!

[Frederf]

@Boggy:

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.

[drtbkj]

@Frederf:

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/

[Boggy]

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!)!