Mission Night 14 Apr 2020

[Flyco]

I am not knocking anyone's suggestions. But it just seems un-necessary. What exactly is wrong with using a single common frequency and a discrete frequency for each flight? Everyone can call for help, whether that is for a fighter unit to get a red fighter off their back, or call in SEAD to take out a troublesome SAM.

However, whatever system is used will require proper R/T discipline. That is what the problem was on Tuesday. Good airmanship demands good discipline.

As for having 2 AWACs frequencies, I was not aware that could be done. Do both AWACs report all threats, or is each flight allocated to a specific AWACs?

[Father Cool]

I am not knocking anyone's suggestions. But it just seems un-necessary. What exactly is wrong with using a single common frequency and a discrete frequency for each flight? Everyone can call for help, whether that is for a fighter unit to get a red fighter off their back, or call in SEAD to take out a troublesome SAM.

However, whatever system is used will require proper R/T discipline. That is what the problem was on Tuesday. Good airmanship demands good discipline.

As for having 2 AWACs frequencies, I was not aware that could be done. Do both AWACs report all threats, or is each flight allocated to a specific AWACs?

Again I agree. The 251 channel is pretty quite most of the time. It's fine for doing intra flight comms. It only needs to be used when necessary and everyone can monitor whats happening in the big picture. Works fine I say. We just need to use it.

[oz555]

I should stay away from keyboards and forums.....Causing trouble again..

It was just a suggestion from the perspective of a relatively new pilot to MP. If I was a squadron lead, having a PTT to the other leads only to ask a question on their progress, or to discuss DCS problems without having to use brevity or take up radio comms is what I would want.

No worries though, seems like 251 is preferable.