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[Widow]

Hey Gents,

I have two question, if anybody could help.

First off this may seem silly, but I'm having major dramas changing the PRF either in the weapon or the POD? iv looked around and the codes are meant to replicate real world codes, i have entered the correct codes, and leep getting "invalid laser code"error, any ideas as to why my wont change at all?

Second
Id like to ripple GBU-12's so i could engage multiple targets on one pass using LGB's and cold shift.
So i know how to change all the settings within the DSMS and profile page, ie, i set ripple single and 2 weapons and 5sec delay, but when it comes to pickle, both come off at the same time, whe i set to ripple single and only one weapon, only one comes off, again, any ideas?

Thanks gents

[Hansolo]

No sure which codes you are using but I did a test some time back and found a small error in what is stated in the manual. Findings were as follows;
"The entered value can range from 1111 to 1688,
but the first digit of the series must be 1,
the second digit of the series must be 1 to 6,
and the last two digits of the series must be 1 to 8."

In the manual it says you can use 17xx also but it doesn't work
Cheers

[Widow]

that's what i read, so i entered 1111, and still nothing.

[Kimi]

AFAIK you can only set a a time delay up until 0.4 seconds (acording to the manual), which is not enough to shift the spot. Anything beyond 0.4s will make the bombs eject simultaneaosly.

[Noodle]

I've read this multiple times but I haven't been able to understand the problem.

Sounds like you've got the laser code issue sorted. But what do you mean by "time delay" and where are you setting this value? DSMS replaces standard intervalometer (time) settings with Impact Spacing (distance) instead. The value entered as Impact Spacing is converted automagically into an equivalent intervalometer setting by the software. So there is no way to specify a 5 second interval.

Also, self-lasing isn't the preferred method of delivery in the A-10C, even with only one weapon against one DMPI. Engaging two targets with two weapons AND managing the spot shift AND maneuvering for laser geometry/masking AND maintaining mutual support? There are several TTPs that exist for having multiple LGBs in the air, but it involves buddy-lasing and deconflicting laser codes between flight members.

[Widow]

I still havent really sorted the code issue, as the system will not allow me to enter any codes in.

A single aircraft can engage two targets with one laser, difficult granted but doable.
I understand podium effect and the aircraft needs to be in a steady orbit and what not. it just being able to put a split between the weapons

I have engaged multiple targets with a single aircraft self lase, using a real A-10 and as long as they are within a moderate distance it is achievable, just seeing how it can be done in the Sim.

[Hansolo]

You may need to do repair DCS. I tested 1111 on a training mission and could not provoke the error message you describe. I can enter 1111 both in th weapons inventory of DSMS as well as laser and LSS code. Could be that you DCS is corrupted?

[Widow]

OK, cool, thanks, ill give that a try