This page of the DCS AH-64D Apache tutorial is dedicated to radio communications.

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Last update:14 November 2023

This chapter of theDCS: AH-64D Apachesimulator guide, presents the radio communication system.

Press theSWAPbutton to quickly change to an alternative frequency for the selected radio.

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An active radio always has an arrowhead icon pointing to the left.

Use theRTSswitch or the button on the cyclicRTS Depressto switch between different radios.

Most of the time you will use VHF or UHF radio.

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An active radio will be marked with an arrowhead icon pointing to the left.

ThePbutton displays a list of predefined Presets with frequencies.

TheWCAswitch is used to move through the list up and down.

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TheEnterbutton activates the preset frequency indicated by the arrow.

Use F keys or mouse to transmit selected message.

Press the COM hotkey to display the communication screen.

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Select MAN to enter the frequency edit screen.

On the left, go for the radio which frequency you want to change / enter.

Enter the desired frequency on the keyboard panel and confirm with ENTER.

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On the COM screen, look to see if the frequency has changed.

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