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DCS: A-10C II | ARC-210 Radio (COMING SOON)

DCS: A-10C II | ARC-210 Radio (COMING SOON)

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In this DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer video, we’ll discuss the very basics of using the new ARC-210 radio. There is a lot of detail in this radio, particularly the menu system, but you’ll read about this in the manual. For this video, we just want to go over the basics to get you started.

The ARC-210 supports both UFH, VHF, and satellite communications, but support for satellite communications will come later along with other aircraft satellite radio communications. The control head is located on the left console, and it replaces one of the two VHF radio control heads. This leaves on VHF, one UHF, and one ARC-210 control head.

Let’s look at the most common functions that you’ll use on the control head.

In the bottom right corner of the control head is the Frequency Mode dial.

The Preset, or PRST, position that allows you to select a preset with its assigned frequency. On the display, the selected Preset channel is shown in the top right corner and the assigned frequency to that Preset is centered in the bottom of the display. Above the frequency is the AM or FM modulation indication.

The Manual, or MAN, position that allows you to manually enter a frequency using the five Frequency Selector Knobs. Also, to the left of the display are three line select buttons. If you press the top button, it will select the previously selected frequency.

The last two positions allow you to tune the radio to either the 243 MHz or 121.5 MHz guard channels.

To the left is the Preset Channel dial. If the Frequency Mode dial is set to Preset, rotating this dial allows you to cycle through the Preset channels.

In the bottom left corner is the Operational Mode dial. This can be set between OFF, Transmit and Receive, Transmit and Receive while doing the same on the two Guard channels, and changing your channel presets. To change the frequencies of your presets, the Frequency Mode Dial must be in the Preset position and the Operational Mode Dial must be in the Change Preset position. You can then use the Frequency Selector Dials to change the frequency of the active Preset channel.

Along the left side at the bottom are your display brightness controls.
On the right side is the squelch switch and the offset button. Pressing the offset button offsets the current frequency to a new frequency, generally in 5 or 8.33 kHz steps.

Last is the Menu button that is a rabbit hole of pages that you can explore but not necessary for normal operations. We’ll detail these in the manual.

Up on the HUD in the top left corner is the ARC-210 indication. V1 is the installed radio. This will either display the frequency when in Manual mode or the channel when in Preset mode. If you wish to change the frequency, using the Up-Front Controller, or UFC, type in the desired frequency and you’ll see it on the HUD scratchpad at the bottom of the HUD. Once entered, press the COM 1 button. To change the Preset, it’s just as easy. Select Preset mode, type in the Preset channel number on the UFC, and then press the COM 1 button.

You can also view all your Preset channels with their assigned frequencies on the new COMM page. Upon selecting COMM, then select ARC210 Presets. You now have all the Preset channels listed and by pressing the NEXT button you can view the second page.

To change a Preset frequency assignment, use the up and down arrow buttons to select the desired Preset channel row and you can then set a frequency, name, and AM or FM. For example: change the frequency by typing in a new frequency on the UFC and then pressing the FREQ button. In the same manner, type in a new name on the UFC and then press the NAME button. To switch the Present channel between AM and FM, just press the MOD, for modulation, button.

I hope this video was helpful for understanding the basic operations of this new radio for the A-10C.

Mosquito Livery Competition | ARC-210 Development News | New Campaigns

[h2]Mosquito FB VI[/h2]
[h3]Livery Contest[/h3]



Using the official template found here, take part in this DCS: Mosquito FB VI livery contest that starts today and will conclude on the 24th of March, 2023. The top ten submissions will have their skins integrated into DCS and their names will also be included in the official Mosquito FB VI manual.

Contest requirements:
  • The skin must be created using the linked template.
  • The livery must be based on current or historic schemes from any Mosquito variant.
  • The livery must be associated with one of the countries currently present in DCS.


All ten winners will receive a free Eagle Dynamics module that can be also given as a gift to any DCS account. Please read the Mossie Livery Competition entry details.

[h2]ARC-210 Radio for the Warthog[/h2]
[h3]The Final Key Feature[/h3]



The ARC-210 radio is the final Key Feature of the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer, and it’s planned for the next Open Beta. The ARC-210 replaces one of the two VHF radios on the left console and provides UHF and VHF modes that can also be programmed from the COMM page on a Multifunction Color Display. The ARC-210 can also be controlled from the Upfront Controller (UFC) and display the current setting on the HUD.

Following the initial release of the ARC-210 with UHF and VHF modulation, the satellite radio functions will also be added, in addition to other DCS aircraft that support satellite radio communications. The ARC-210 will be fully compatible with the integrated Voice Chat system.


[h2]Three New Campaigns![/h2]
[h3]Coming in Next Open Beta[/h3]



DCS: Mosquito FB VI V for Victory campaign by Reflected Simulations
The ‘’V for Victory’ campaign includes thrilling missions like night intruder, ranger, pathfinder, and photo recce to mention a few. It also contains accurate recreations of some of the most iconic Mossie missions of the war. Help the prisoners break out from the Amiens prison, bomb the Gestapo headquarters, and attack the radio station as Reichsmarshall Goering is delivering a propaganda speech. Put on your Irvin jacket, climb into the cockpit, and see if you have what it takes to be the leader of a Mosquito Squadron.

This campaign consists of 12 historical and semi-historical missions, nearly a thousand specially recorded voice-over messages and radio broadcasts, historically accurate liveries, and much more as you’d expect from a Reflected Simulations campaign.



DCS: AV-8B Kerman campaign by Ground Pounder Sim
Join ‘Detachment B’ of US Marine Corps Harrier squadron VMA-311 as they embark on ‘The Kerman Campaign’ over the Persian Gulf map. The 2011 Arab Spring has sparked civil unrest across southwest Asia, and this has led to violent Iranian repression of its citizens. This chain of events has led to the formation of a US-led coalition and the launch of Operation Persian Freedom. The Kerman Campaign puts you in the shoes of USMC Captain Mitch ‘Mike-Mike’ Mickleson as the Harrier pilot of ‘Det B’ to fight to protect his fellow marines on the ground.

This highly-immersive and exciting campaign is set across 11 missions, and it features a standalone story set within the Operation Persian Freedom campaign storyline. The Kerman Campaign will push virtual Harrier pilots to the limits as they experience intense and detailed close air support operations.



DCS: F/A-18C Inherent Resolve campaign by Looking Glass
This exciting and player-friendly Hornet campaign takes place over the Syria map. Join the multinational coalition to fight against ISIS in 13 epic missions that are suitable for flyers at all skill levels. You are “Stryker”, a rookie deployed to Incirlik Air Base with your wingman “Jazzman”. This progressive campaign utilizes a wide range of target locations and airfields such that you will be bombing some of the most interesting parts of the map! The action piles up fast as you navigate your way through a series of dramatic and exciting missions that you will enjoy playing again and again. Mission briefs are quick and easy, and it comes supplied with kneeboards, mission PDFs, and associated imagery.

These three new campaigns are planned for the next Open Beta update and will provide you with a wealth of new gameplay from talented DCS campaign makers. Stay tuned!

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

F-15E Strike Eagle in Coming Soon. Reserve yours now!

[h2]F-15E Strike Eagle[/h2]
[h3]Pre-order by RAZBAM[/h3]



The F-15E Strike Eagle was developed in the mid 1980's as a multi-role fighter, designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An impressive array of avionics and electronics systems give the F-15E the capability to fight at low or high altitude, day or night, and in all weather. The Strike Eagle is the USAF's premier strike fighter still in use today.



The Strike Eagle delivered fighter aircrew several first-time capabilities. Its APG-70 radar, based on the very capable APG-63 from the F-15A-D, boasted a synthetic mapping capability that can create pictures of the target based solely on radar imaging. A self-contained, networked electronic warfare suite gives the aircraft excellent self-protection capabilities with enhanced battlespace information being delivered to the ergonomic two seat cockpit layout.

The Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) allows the aircraft to fly at low altitudes, at night and in all weather conditions to attack ground targets with a variety of precision-guided and unguided weapons. The LANTIRN system, consisting of two pods attached to the exterior of the aircraft, gives the F-15E unequaled weapons delivery accuracy. The Navigation Pod contains a Terrain-Following Radar that allows the pilot to operate at very low altitudes following cues displayed on the heads-up display. This system can also be coupled to the aircraft's autopilot to provide fully "hands off" capability.



Each of the low-drag Conformal Fuel Tanks adapted to smoothly fit the F-15E's fuselage can carry 750 gallons of fuel. The tanks hold weapons on short pylons rather than conventional weapon racks, reducing drag and further extending range. For air-to-ground missions, the F-15E can carry most of the weapons in the Air Force’s inventory. It may also be armed with AIM-9M Sidewinders or AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for the air-to-air role. The "E" model also has an internally mounted 20mm gun that can carry up to 500 rounds.

The subject of this study level simulation is the F-15E Strike Eagle Suite 4E+ software installed in Strike Eagles around 2003.

Key Features include:
  • Advanced Flight Model that provides realistic performance and flight characteristics for the F-15E Strike Eagle with P&W F100-PW-229 engines.
  • Highly detailed external 3D model and textures for the most accurate F-15E currently available in any simulation software.
  • Highly detailed and accurate 6 DOF cockpit based on 3D scanned objects with high resolution textures, specular and bump mapping, and mouse-interactive controls.
  • Detailed and thorough simulation of the F-15E’s AN/APG-70 Radar.
  • Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems (JTIDS) datalink.


Training material includes:
  • A set of interactive training missions covering all the most important instruments, weapons and aspects of using the aircraft.
  • Fully detailed manual for the aircraft and all systems
  • A free story-driven campaign built by Baltic Dragon
  • A set of single missions for Singleplayer, Multiplayer and Multicrew.

Please kindly note that DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle by RAZBAM is now available for pre-purchase and benefits from a 30% discount exclusively on our E-Shop.

Thank you again for your patience, passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

J-8II by Deka Ironwork Simualtions | F/A-18C Pilot Model | RealSimulator

[h2]J-8II [/h2]
[h3]Deka Ironwork Simulations[/h3]



During the 1980s, China’s J-7 and J-8 could no longer confront the threats of the Su-24 and Tu-22 from the north. Therefore, there was an urgent need for a fighter with medium-range interception capabilities that consequently gave birth to the J-8II. In order to install a larger radar, the nose air intake and its shock cone were replaced with an ogival radome and lateral air intakes. Benefitting from an upgraded power plant, using two WP-13B turbojet engines, the J-8II, as an interceptor, can carry medium-range air-to-air missiles and fly Mach 2.2 at 12,000 meters.

The upgraded J-8II by Grumman (a.k.a J-8PP) was fitted with APG-66(V) radar, 1553B bus, and other western devices. For the first time, the 1553 data bus concept was introduced to the Chinese aviation industry. To launch and guide Aspide/PL-11 medium-range missiles, a Chinese made continuous wave emitter was installed to work with the APG-66(V) radar. The J-8PP can perform medium-range interception against low-altitude / high-speed and high-altitude / high-speed intruders. It also has limited ground attack capability.

The DCS: J-8II module will include the flyable J-8PP and the AI J-8F.

Key features of J-8PP include:
  • AN/APG-66V-PRC-F8 radar with NAM, STT, ACM, GM, and AGR modes
  • AWG-27 for loadout management
  • Fire Control Computer from Westinghouse
  • LN-39 INS
  • HUD from GEC
  • Head Down Display from Honeywell
  • Air Data Computer (CPU-140/A) from GEC
  • Radar Warning Receiver SPJ/IFF
  • 2 x WP-13B turbojet engines
  • Air-to-Air missiles: Aspide/PL-11, PL-8 and PL-5
  • Unguided weapons: 250kg GP bombs and 57mm/90mm rockets
  • We hope you enjoyed this preview of this fascinating new module coming to DCS.


[h2]Pilot Model[/h2]
[h3]Development Progress[/h3]



We are keen to share the development progress on our new F/A-18C Hornet pilot model. Texturing of all components has been completed and it is now being animated. This will be an authentic recreation of a mid-2000s US Navy Hornet pilot with all of the associated gear and more life-like animations.

We are also working on adding cockpit view F-16C and A-10C II pilots, as well as improving Mi-24P and AH-64D crew animations.


[h2]RealSimulator[/h2]
[h3]Hardware[/h3]



Introducing the new FSSB-R3L MKII “ULTRA”. This force-sensing flight control system allows you to connect any of the Realsimulator or Thrustmaster grips, and it represents the same displacement and feeling of a real F-16 flight stick. It delivers the same amazing precision and smoothness, found in a real Viper.



Based on its professional force sensor technology, it is in use with prestigious organizations like the US Navy test pilot school, Australian Royal Air Force test pilot school, French test pilot school, and others.



Since the launch in 2006 of the R1 and R2 bases, which were the first force sensor bases available for the simulation game market, the development and manufacturing of these high-grade force flight controllers has evolved over the past 16 years. This new Realsimulator device has been tested by a beta group of real test pilots and simulation enthusiasts to tune the feel of the new FSSB R3 MKII “ULTRA”. They have confirmed that the new sensor base is smoother and more precise.

We encourage you to check it out for yourselves on the Realsimulator website. https://realsimulator.com

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle Inbound

[h2]F-15E Preview[/h2]
[h3]Strike Eagle[/h3]



The DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle by RAZBAM has entered our final validation and testing phase. The pre-order, which comes with a 30% discount, is currently planned for the 15th of February, 2023. Once the pre-order begins, we anticipate the F-15E to be released into Early Access a few months later and perhaps sooner.


[h2]Be Afraid Of the Dark (Part 1) [/h2]
[h3]F-15E Digital Book[/h3]



Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1) tells the story of the F-15E Strike Eagle’s inception, development, entry into service and operational history up to 2002 (Suite 3E standard).

Based on extensive original research at Boeing’s historical archives, interviews with the men and women who turned the idea of an air-to-ground optimised Eagle into a reality, and access to the front-line crews who rode the aircraft into combat between 1990 and 2002, the book totals 100,000 words of insight, technical discussion and anecdote, all gloriously illustrated by 150 colour images.

This impressive book was authored by Steve Davies, a highly reputed military aerospace defence writer, host of the 10 Percent True podcast, and occasional co-author and contributor to DCS campaigns. Steve has revised portions of the original text and re-imagined the design of the book for this unique partnership between 10 Percent True, RAZBAM and Eagle Dynamics, and we hope it makes your experience of flying the mighty Strike Eagle even richer and more fulfilling.

Steve plans to revisit the text to include F-15E developments and operations between 2003 and 2023. This will be available in time through his website as Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 2).


[h2]F-15E Instruction[/h2]
[h3]Notso Tutorial Series[/h3]



As with most 4th generation fighters, the F-15E is a highly-complex aircraft to master. In addition to the manual and included training missions, RAZBAM has teamed up with former F-15E Weapon System Officer (WSO) to create a series of DCS: F-15E instructional videos. We highly recommend watching them to get a headstart learning this beast.

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics