F-14 A/B PTT Preferences changed?

[epolta]

So I used to always use PTT 1 (FWD on Warthog throttle for the main VHF/UHF radio (the one Jester tunes) and PTT/TX2 (down on Warthog throttle) was for the UHF (That I tune from the front seat). Tonight when I jumped back in the tomcat it's changed and now PTT 2/TX 2 is for the VHF/UHF ARC-182 and to use the UHF radio I have up front I now have to select PTT/TX 3 (Back on Warthog) and the Vaicom PTT preferences tab is calling that the VHF/FM radio - which it is not - it's actually UHF as labeled on the pilots panel in the cockpit. When did this change, and how can I change it back?

thanks!

[FroZone]

I have the same issue but mine started a couple of weeks ok. I also have the Warthog, configured up for Tx1 159 and down for Tx2 182 but when I’m in the Tomcat it’s reversed. I have not found a solution as of yet, so I’m just dealing with it.

[epolta]

17 minutes ago, FroZone said:

I have the same issue but mine started a couple of weeks ok. I also have the Warthog, configured up for Tx1 159 and down for Tx2 182 but when I’m in the Tomcat it’s reversed. I have not found a solution as of yet, so I’m just dealing with it.

Okay glad to know I'm not losing my mind...

[sthompson]

There was a very recent change in SRS that might be causing this if you have SRS PTT Mapping enabled. I find that I get a reversal of TX1 and TX2 in the Tomcat when this is enabled. Try unchecking it on the MP tab or using the button on the PTT tab.

[hornblower793]

I asked@Hollywood_315 about this before Christmas. I don't think it is related to SRS since I don't use this and also have the same swap. Something must have changed in the DCS / Heatblur implementation (I am guessing to do with the 14A).

I haven't found a way to change back yet

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[epolta]

Yeah no srs for me either...

[sthompson]

7 hours ago, hornblower793 said:

I asked@Hollywood_315 about this before Christmas. I don't think it is related to SRS since I don't use this and also have the same swap. Something must have changed in the DCS / Heatblur implementation (I am guessing to do with the 14A).

I haven't found a way to change back yet

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It could be related to the "SRS PTT Mapping" option in VAICOM even if you don't have SRS. I found that toggling this changes the radio assignments to TX nodes. With that turned off I'm getting the correct mappings in the Tomcat. Caveat: I tested this in the 14B. Is the issue only in the 14A?

Edited January 5 by sthompson
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[hornblower793]

I didn't say it's related to SRS. Rather it's related to the "SRS PTT Mapping" option in VAICOM. You can turn that on even if you don't have SRS. I found that toggling this changes the radio assignments to TX nodes. With that turned off I'm getting the correct mappings in the Tomcat. Caveat: I tested this in the 14B. Is the issue only in the 14A?

Understood - will look more later but pretty sure I have that unchecked - may see if checking it reverses the radios

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[epolta]

Well I figured this out after reading a few other threads in this sub forum. I noticed Hollywood told folks they needed to have the NS430 GPS module disabled in their module manager. I recently picked up the NS430 on sale and installed it - Not realizing that this plays havoc on VAICOM. SO as an experiment I disabled the NS430 in the module manager and low and behold the F14 works as advertised. The MI-8 and the Huey were also exhibiting strange behavior and I guess that was also related to the NS430 - so for now. It's disabled and I'm happy again!