Comms

How to sound like a Pro over SRS.

Basics

Callsigns

  • Simple number system assigned to each pilot or airframe.
    • Ex: "Wreck 1-1, Wreck 4-2, Wreck 7-9"
      • This allows everyone to instantly know who is talking to who.
        • "Wreck 1-1 for Wreck 7-2"
        • "Go for Wreck 7-2"
    • This also allows everyone not involved in the conversation to ignore it.

Be Direct

  • Being on a hot mic during combat is not the time to be searching for what to say.
    • Convey what you want to the other party to hear and then clear the channel.
      • Ex. "Wreck 2-1 go defensive, AAA"

Channels

  • Most flights will have a main channel and then several sub-channels.
    • Examples:
      • Ch. 250 for airport/main communication
      • Ch. 251 for CAP
      • Ch. 252 for CAS
      • Ch. 124 for Helicopters
    • All mission briefings should contain a list of channels for each flight.
    • SOP for F/A-18 flights is to make make use of MIDS for interflight and wingman comms

STFU

  • It is paramount to keep the main channel clear of non-essential chatter.
    • Always change to your flight's channel for non-essential communications.
    • BS about the weather or your new HOTAS doesn't need to be over the entire net.

Encryption

Our SOP is to utilize the KY-58, KY-28, and other encrypted comms systems that work via SRS integration

  • This is useful in PvP scenarios as well as on public servers
  • Encrypted transmissions will begin with a sharp ‘bleep' sound
  • At mission start, coordinate fill channels with your flight

A-10A, C-130, F-15C, OV-10A Bronco

  • SRS Overlay

A-10C/-2, F-16C, F/A-18C

  • KY-58 Panel
    • Set KY-58 Power Select Knob to ON
    • Set KY-58 Mode Selector Knob to C
    • Set KY-58 Fill Select Knob to a setting agreed upon with your flight

AV-8B N/A

  • UFC
    • Pull either Comm knob
    • Press ODU labeled PLN, which will change the label to CIPH
    • Press ODU labeled CD 0 to cycle through fills 1-6

F-14A/B

  • KY-28 Panel
    • Available only in RIO Seat
    • Set KY-28 Power Knob to C
    • Set KY-28 Radio Selector Knob to Rad-1 or Rad-2
    • Only Fill 1 is available

M-2000C

  • UHF Panel aka RED
    • Press green CDE button
    • Only Fill 1 is available