Right Side Console

Radar Warning Receiver Panel

rwr

Control panel for the ALR-67 radar warning receiver.

Power Switch

The PWR switch (1) controls electrical power to the ALR-67.

Display Type Selector

The DISPLAY TYPE selector (2) selects which threat types are prioritized and displayed.

Mode Switch

The MODE switch (3) is spring-loaded to the center (OFF) position.

It can be held to the following momentary positions:

OFST - Enables offset display while held.
LMT - Enables limited display while held.

Test Switch

The TEST switch (4) is spring-loaded to center.

BIT - Momentary selection initiates ALR-67 BIT.
SPL - While BIT page 1 is displayed, holding SPL displays the special BIT status page while held and for three seconds after release.

Volume Knob

The VOL knob (5) controls ALR-67 audio volume to the RIO headset.

Digital Data Indicator (DDI)

ddi

Digital data indicator used to display commands received via the data link.

Indicator	Function
AFT VEC	Aircraft is being vectored to approach target from the rear hemisphere.
COL VEC	Aircraft is being vectored on a collision course to target.
NO MSG	No message at this time, indicates presence of data link communication while not receiving a command.
TO WAY PT	Proceed to the point being indicated by target information.
HANDOVER	TDS is handing own aircraft over to another control center.
ORBIT	Assume orbit at present position maintaining maximum endurance.
CHALNGE	Intercept and visually identify the target.
ARM 1	Intercept and destroy the indicated hostile target using AIM-54.
ARM 2	Intercept and destroy the indicated hostile target using AIM-7.
ARM 3	Intercept and destroy the indicated hostile target using AIM-9.
NOT CMD	Ignore currently received heading, speed, and altitude. Also means valid command BIT not yet available.
FRE LAN	Free to attack the most suitable target.
DIS’GAGE	Cease fire.
ABORT	Abort action.
BEAC ON	Enable APN-154 tracking beacon.
BEAC DUB	Set APN-154 to double-pulse mode.
DROP	Command to release a weapon in data link A/G attack, manually or automatically if in data link attack mode.
BEAC OFF	Turn off APN-154 tracking beacon.
RET BASE	Return to the indicated home base.
WAVE OFF	Wave off, automatic AFCS disengagement.
LAND CHECK	CATCC has a data link channel available for AFCS, complete landing checklist.
ACL BEAC	Directed by carrier to enable APN-154 beacon.
ACL RDY	ACL has locked onto aircraft APN-154 beacon and is transmitting zero pitch and bank signals. Glideslope information is now available to the pilot.
A/P CPLR	ACL is ready to take control of the aircraft for the ACL approach, autopilot should be engaged.
10 SEC	Indicates 10 seconds to the next action or waypoint. In ACL indicates that the ship's motion is taken into account for ACL.
ADJ A/C	Indication from the control station of another aircraft near own aircraft.
VOICE	Indicates ACL not available, switch to voice procedures.
TILT	Indicates no data link message received in the last 10 seconds. In ACL indicates no messages in the last 2 seconds, will disengage AFCS.
CMD CHG	Indicates imminent or recently changed command instructions.
ALT CHG	Indicates imminent or recently changed altitude command.
MON ALT	Message indicating altitude command not being followed with enough precision.
MANUAL	Indicates autopilot should not be engaged.
SPD CHG	Indicates imminent or recently changed speed command.
MON SPD	Message indicating speed command not being followed with enough precision.
CMD CTRL	Indicates aircraft under data link control for landing.
CHG CHN	Command to change data link channel.
HDG CHN	Indicates imminent or recently changed heading command.
CANC RPY	TDS has canceled reply messages.
FWD VEC	Aircraft is being vectored to approach the target from the front hemisphere.

💡 The majority of the DDI lights depend on data link reply messages not currently modelled in DCS.

DECM Control Panel

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Control panel for the AN/ALQ-126 DECM jammer.

Standby Light

The STANDBY light (1) is an orange warm-up indication when the system is placed in STBY.

The light extinguishes after warm-up. Illumination during test or operation indicates a fault.

DECM Selector

The DECM selector (2) controls AN/ALQ-126 power and operating mode.

Selectable modes are:

OFF - Removes power from the AN/ALQ-126.
STBY - Standby warm-up mode.
TEST/HOLD 3 SEC - Hold for three seconds to arm the system test.
TEST/ACT - Initiates AN/ALQ-126 BIT after the TEST/HOLD 3 SEC step.
REC - Receive and analyze threat signals. Missile launch detection may force the system into repeat.
RPT - Repeat mode, transmits programmed responses to detected threats.

Audio Knob

The AUDIO knob (3) sets jammer audio volume to the RIO headset.

Data Link Control Panel

datalink

Control panel for data link operation.

Transmission Mode Switch

The transmission mode switch (1) selects data link transmission mode.

TEST - Initiates system test.
NORM - Normal operational mode.
A/J - Anti-jam transmission mode.

Frequency Select Wheels

The frequency select thumbwheels (2) set the data link frequency.

Data Link Power Switch

The data link power switch (3) applies power to the data link and is also used to select AUX (auxiliary) mode.

Data Link Reply and Antenna Control Panel

datalink antenna

Panel controlling data link alignment, reply, and antenna selection.

Antenna Switch

The ANTENNA switch (1) selects the antenna used for UHF 1 and the data link.

Reply Switch

The REPLY switch (2) controls data link reply transmission.

NORM - Reply transmission enabled.
CANC - Reply transmission disabled (cancelled).

Datalink Mode Switch

The MODE switch (3) is spring-loaded to TAC and held by solenoid.

CAINS/WAYPT - Enables data link alignment and waypoint update.
TAC - Enables manual frequency selection and stops alignment/waypoint update.

Address Thumbwheel

The ADDRESS thumbwheel (4) sets the aircraft data link address.

This sets the two least-significant digits; remaining digits are set by ground crew.

AN/ALE-39 Control Panel

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Controls countermeasure dispensing and operating modes for the AN/ALE-39.

Inventory Counters

The inventory counters (1) indicate remaining countermeasure quantities.

Counters are manually set by pushing in and rotating the knob beneath each counter.

Power and Mode Switch

The PWR/MODE switch (2) applies power and selects AN/ALE-39 operating mode.

AUTO(CHAFF)/MAN - Enables manual dispensing and automatic chaff dispensing via ECM threat detection.
MAN - Manual dispensing only.
OFF - System off.

Salvo Flares Switch

The SALVO FLARES switch (3) enables rapid firing of all flares.

The switch must be lifted to move to ON.

Flare Mode Switch

The FLARE MODE switch (4) selects flare dispensing logic and also controls what the pilot’s DLC button dispenses while airborne.

MULT - Each flare command dispenses one flare from each launcher subsection loaded with flares.
NORM - Each flare command dispenses one flare total.
PILOT - Pilot DLC button dispenses flares. Other positions cause the pilot DLC button to dispense chaff.

Countermeasure Release Switches

The countermeasure release switches (5) are spring-loaded to center and command countermeasure release.

PRGM - Program release. Switch must be lifted to enter PRGM; momentary actuation initiates programmed release.
STBY - No release.
SGL - Single release.

AA1 Control Panel

aa1

AN/APX-76 interrogator control panel.

💡 Due to DCS limitations in regards to IFF the AA1 control panel is currently non-functional.

M4 Alarm Override Switch

The M4 ALARM OVERRIDE switch (1) disables the Mode 4 tone alarm in the RIO headset.

Test / Challenge CC Switch

The TEST-CHAL CC switch (2) is spring-loaded to center and controls IFF test and challenge functions.

TEST - Momentary actuation interrogates own transponder. With matching codes, two solid lines appear on the DDD at 3 and 4 miles.
CHAL CC - Momentary actuation starts a 10-second interrogation cycle. Only returns with correct mode and code are displayed on the DDD.

Code Selector Thumbwheels

The CODE selector thumbwheels (3) set interrogation mode and code.

The first wheel sets mode, and the last four wheels set code.

Challenge Light

The CHAL light (4) illuminates during active interrogation.

Fault Light

The FAULT light (5) indicates an AN/APX-76 fault.

AN/ALE-39 Programmer

ale39programmer

Programming panel used to enter countermeasure programs and inventory into the AN/ALE-39.

Jammer Program Thumbwheels

The JAMR thumbwheels (1) set jammer program parameters.

QTY - Quantity of jammers released per program.
INTV - Interval in seconds between jammer releases.

Chaff Program Thumbwheels

The CHAFF thumbwheels (2) set chaff program parameters.

B-QTY - Burst quantity per salvo; may be set to C (continuous) or R (random).
B-INTV - Burst interval; may be set to R (random).
S-QTY - Number of salvos in the program.
S-INTV - Interval between salvos.

Flare Program Thumbwheels

The FLARE thumbwheels (3) set flare program parameters.

QTY - Quantity of flares released per program.
INTV - Interval between flare releases.

Load Control Thumbwheels

The LOAD control thumbwheels (4) input what is loaded in each launcher subsection.

L10 - Left 10 subsection load.
L20 - Left 20 subsection load.
R10 - Right 10 subsection load.
R20 - Right 20 subsection load.

Reset Switch

The RESET switch (5) loads programmed settings into the AN/ALE-39 and resets sequencer switches to their start positions.

Interior Light Control Panel

light

Panel controlling RIO cockpit lighting.

Instrument Lighting Thumbwheel

The INSTRUMENT thumbwheel (1) controls instrument panel lighting intensity.

0 - Off
1–14 - Increasing brightness

White Flood Switch

The WHITE FLOOD switch (2) enables white flood lighting.

DIM and BRT settings are available. The switch is locked to OFF unless pulled out.

Console Lighting Thumbwheel

The CONSOLE thumbwheel (3) controls console lighting and red flood lighting.

0 - Console and red flood off
1–14 - Increasing console brightness

Red Flood Switch

The RED FLOOD switch (4) controls red instrument and console flood lighting.

DIM - Dim red console flood
MED - Medium red console flood
BRT - Bright red instrument flood and console lights

Data / ADF Switch

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The DATA/ADF switch (1) controls display of navigation data and ADF symbology on the HSD and ECMD.

BOTH - Displays ADF bug and navigation data block.
DATA - Displays navigation data block only.
OFF - Disables both.

AUDIO - Enables Mode 4 audio monitoring and reply light monitoring.
OUT - Disables audio and light monitoring.
LIGHT - Enables reply light monitoring only.

Mode 4 Code Selector

The MODE 4 CODE selector (3) selects which cipher code is used.

ZERO - Erases both ciphers.
B - Selects B cipher.
A - Selects A cipher.
HOLD - Non-functional.

OFF - No power.
STBY - Standby for immediate operation when another mode is selected.
LOW - Low sensitivity replies; responds only to strong nearby interrogators.
NORM - Normal reply operation.
EMER - Emergency replies to Mode 1, 2, and 3/A and normal reply to Mode C, regardless of mode switch settings.

Mode Switches

The MODE switches (7) control individual IFF mode operation.

TEST - Tests the respective mode; correct operation indicated by TEST light.
ON - Enables the mode.
OUT - Disables the mode.

Rad Test / Out / Mon Switch

The RAD TEST-OUT-MON switch (8) controls ground test and monitoring of non-Mode 4 replies.

RAD TEST - Not used by aircrew.
OUT - Disables test and monitoring.
MON - Monitors Mode 1, 2, 3, and C by illuminating the TEST light when replies are generated and transmitted.

Ident / Out / Mic Switch

The IDENT-OUT-MIC switch (9) controls Mode 1–3 IDENT functionality.

IDENT - Momentary; enables IDENT replies for 15–30 seconds after release.
OUT - IDENT disabled.
MIC - Transfers IDENT control to crewmember UHF PTT; IDENT replies occur when PTT is keyed.

AUTO - Automatic selection.
LWR - Forces lower antenna selection.

Indicator Light / DDI BIT Switch

The IND LT/DDI BIT switch (2) initiates DDI BIT and tests RIO indicator lights.

Ground Cooling Switch

The GND CLG switch (3) enables external air cooling while on the ground.

OBC/CABIN - External air into cabin and electronics cooling with reduced OBC performance.
OFF - External air not used.
AWG-9/AIM-54 - External air used to cool AWG-9/AIM-54 more effectively; disables external cabin air.

💡 Non-functional in DCS.

Canopy Defog / Cabin Air Lever

canopy defog

The canopy air diffuser lever (1) controls distribution of conditioned cabin air.

CABIN AIR - Normal position. Directs approximately 70% of airflow through cockpit air diffusers and 30% through canopy diffusers.
CANOPY DEFOG - Directs all airflow through canopy diffusers for canopy defog.

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