F-16: Ultra High Frequency ( UHF ) Radio Control
by jerome meriweather
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Up to Left AUX Console
Left to MPO or ENG Start
Right to Ejection Seat
Down to Audio 1
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MODE
- MANUAL - UHF frequency is selected by Manually setting the five frequency knobs.
- PRESET - UHF frequency is determined by the Preset channel knob.
- GUARD - The main receiver and transmitter are automatically tuned to the Guard frequency and the guard receiver is disabled.
Preset Channel
Permits the selection of 1 of 14 preset frequencies (channel 1-14) with the mode knob at PRESET and the A-3-2-T knob in A and
the mode knob in 2 or 3. With the A-3-2-T knob in A and the mode knob at PRESET, the preset channel knob permits the selection
of one of six preset WOD (Word-of-Day) frequencies (channel 15-20).
A-3-2-T
- A - Selects Anti-Jamming mode.
- 3 - Select 3__,___ frequency position.
- 2 - Select 2__,___ frequencies position.
- T - Momentary position which enables the radio to accept a new TOD (Time-of-Day) for up to 1 minute after selection.
Manual Frequency
- 1 - 9 - Select frequency position _X_,___
- 1 - 9 - Select frequency position __X,___
- 1 - 9 - Select frequency position ___,X__
- 0, 25, 50, 75 - Select frequencies position ___,_XX
UHF
- OFF - Power OFF.
- MAIN - Width COMM1 power switch on, UHF operates on selected frequency.
- BOTH - Normal operation plus receiving on guard frequency.
- ADF - Not operational.
TONE
Depressing in normal or AJ ( Anti-Jamming ) mode will interrupt reception and transmit a tone signal and TOD for HQ (Have Quick)
on the selected frequency. Simultaneously pressing the TONE button in conjunction with the A-3-2-T knob in T position starts the
emergency startup of the TOD clock.
VOL
Not operational
SQUELCH
- OFF - Disables Squelch circuit to permit reception of a weak signal.
- ON - Enables Squelch circuit which help to eliminate background noise in normal reception.
Channel Card