Using this panel commands are given to the TACAN-System (Tactical Air Navigation) and IFF-Mode (Identify
friend or foe). Further information is not available for now, at it is CLASSIFIED. TACAN-Channels can be
selected as a back-up method. Normally selection is achieved using the
ICP
and the
DED. This panel is located on the
left console.
| Element |
Type |
Position |
Information |
| MASTER |
Rotary switch
(5x36 deg) |
OFF |
IFF Master off |
| STBY |
IFF Master in standby mode |
| LOW |
IFF Master in low mode |
| NORM |
IFF Master in normal mode |
| EMER |
IFF Master in emergency mode |
| M-4 CODE |
3-Way switch |
ZERO |
? |
| A/B |
? |
| HOLD |
? |
| CNI |
Rotary switch
(2x36 deg) |
BACK UP |
Backup-mode, all CNI (Communication, Navigation, IFF) datas from this panel |
| UFC |
Upfront Controls, all CNI (Communication, Navigation, IFF) datas from ICP |
| REPLY |
3-Way switch |
B |
? |
| A |
? |
| OUT |
? |
| MONITOR |
2-Way switch |
AUDIO |
? |
| OUT |
? |
| CHANNEL |
Bit selector |
0, 1 |
Select X__ TACAN frequence position |
| Bit selector |
0 - 9 |
Select _X_ TACAN frequence position |
| Bit selector |
0 - 9 |
Select __X TACAN frequence position |
| Bit selector |
X, Y |
Select TACAN band |
| Station selector |
2-Way switch |
T/R |
TACAN from an ground station (TR=Transmit Receive) |
| A/A TR |
TACAN from an air station (AA-TR=Air to Air/Transmit Receive) |
Note:
The showed panel drawing is a drawing with can be downloaded from my page
Documents,
plans and diagrams from the F-16.
| Element |
Type |
Position |
Information |
| MASTER |
Rotary switch
(5x36 deg) |
OFF |
IFF Master off |
| STBY |
IFF Master in standby mode |
| LOW |
IFF Master in low mode |
| NORM |
IFF Master in normal mode |
| EMER |
IFF Master in emergency mode |
| M-4 CODE |
3-Way switch |
ZERO |
? |
| A/B |
? |
| HOLD |
? |
| C & I |
Rotary switch
(2x36 deg) |
BACK UP |
Backup-mode, all CNI (Communication, Navigation, IFF) datas from this panel |
| UFC |
Upfront Controls, all CNI (Communication, Navigation, IFF) datas from ICP |
| ENABLE |
3-Way switch |
M3/MS |
? |
| OFF |
? |
| M1/M3 |
? |
| MODE 1 |
Bit selector |
0, 1 |
Select X__ TACAN frequence position |
| Bit selector |
0 - 9 |
Select _X_ TACAN frequence position |
| MODE 3 |
Bit selector |
0 - 9 |
Select __X TACAN frequence position |
| Bit selector |
X, Y |
Select TACAN band |
| REPLY |
3-Way switch |
B |
? |
| A |
? |
| OUT |
? |
| MONITOR |
2-Way switch |
AUDIO |
? |
| OUT |
? |
Note:
The showed panel drawing is a drawing with can be downloaded from my page
Documents,
plans and diagrams from the F-16.
The TACAN provides permanent data about direction and distance to a selected TACAN-transmitter up to a
distance of 400 miles. The bearing, course, distance and relative position to pre-selected course are shown on
the
HSI according to the selection made with the INT MODE selector button
on the
INSTR Panel. TACAN uses two different bands X is used by ground-
stations, while Y can be used by aircraft (tankers, for example), as well as ground-stations. TACAN is the
analog device to the civilian VOR.
