Mission Systems Operation and Employment Flashcards
(24 cards)
What communications component processes all audio signals for the aircraft?
Communications Interface Unit (CIU)
Which radio is an airborne VHF/UHF, LOS/NLOS, SATCOM capable radio?
ARC-231
How many ARC-231s are on the aircraft?
2
What frequencies can VU1 support?
VHF, SATCOM, Maritime
Where are the VU1 antennas located?
Whip antenna on tail, shared with FM1 via the diplexer
Egg beater SATCOM antenna above the middle avionics bays
What frequencies can VU2 support?
VHF, FM, UHF
When AC power is lost what radio remains and how do you control it?
VU2, via the emergency radio control head in the CPG station
Where are the VU2 antennas located?
Blade antenna on top of helicopter for VHF
Shark fin on bottom for UHF
Which radio provides FM capabilities?
ARC-201D
Where is the antenna for the FM1 radio?
Whip antenna on tail, shared with VU1 via the diplexer
Which FM radio has an IFM amplifier to change the radio’s power settings?
FM1
Where is the FM2 antenna?
It is the blade antenna under the middle avionics bay
How does Frequency Hopping work?
The frequency and dwell time on a radio changes multiple times per second
What are the two types of FH?
HAVE QUICK
SINCGARS
What is required to transmit and receive with HAVE QUICK?
Time of Day
Word of Day
Net Number
What is required to transmit and receive SINCGARS?
Time
Hopset (Fills)
Lockout Set (In special situations)
What is the IDM?
Improved Data Modem
Serves as the digital host interface between radios and data bus for mission equipment
What are the four digital communication protocols?
Longbow
Tactical Internet
Private Net
Link 16
Who can communicate on a Longbow network?
AH-64E and JSTARS aircraft
Who can communicate on Tactical Internet?
Anyone logged into the internet, main application is for BFT.
How does a Private Net work?
Allows messaging utilizing aircraft radios instead of TI
How many team members can one have?
16
How many primary members can one have?
8
Do you have to be a Team Member to be a Primary Member?
No
