Ralfi's Alley - AIRFIELD RADIO BREVITY (for beginners)

This is just a general overview of radios for absolute beginners. It's not meant to replicate real world radio communications and it has its share of mistakes if one were to compare it as such. This is simply an easy introduction to ease the newcomers into the server with SRS (simple Radio standalone). Nothing more. I used TACVIEW for the intro shots.
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SRS Installation:
• DCS World: SRS Setup T...
Traffic patterns:
• (VIDEO 1 of 2) The Air...
Additional information for radios
wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/Radios
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I stream from time to time at:
/ ralfidude
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Twitter: / ralfidude
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Song at end:
It Is Such A Good Night- The Charlie Steinmann Orchestra & Singers (remix by ThaKniceOne9287)
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[@exiletsj2570]

I'd always assumed that DCS servers, would be like those ultra geeky MS flight sim servers. You know the ones, were you accidentally sneeze on freq, and some guy comes to your house in real life and kills your dog. Cheers, Ralfi.

[@xmlthegreat]

Holy Jesus I laughed too hard at this.

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

Oscar Oscar Foxtrot

[@dapwn3ritswatido]

Is that a Hot Air Balloon doing 500kts!?!!! ~Welcome to Steam Edition

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

@@dapwn3ritswatido We're sending Cessna 172s to intercept, over.

[@999is666upsidedown]

bet

[@mururoa7024]

Before landing I usually announce Charlie Foxy Toilet Bongo Bongo a couple of times until everybody clears the runway I intend to crash on. It's important to communicate clearly.

[@LexatNews]

more like Charlie Foxtrot India Tango Bongo Bongo = Controlled Flight Into Terrain Beware Blast

[@terryteed1903]

Are you Boris Johnson?

[@Nyx_2142]

@@terryteed1903 That was pretty weak and low effort to be honest.

[@terryteed1903]

@@Nyx_2142 noted. Must try harder.

[@DreadwingOne]

Rule #1 on using the radio: sound cool.

[@antonwestergaard5211]

Can confirm

[@ghost1-594]

Having a tomcat and sounding cool is a necessity

[@tekkx_avery2137]

No. That's the opposite of Ralph's intention.

[@napalm5941]

*Kxxx "Huuhhh yeah, papa kilo o four, got a fifteen three on my EOA, comencing ABO, over" *Kxxxx Actual fighter pilot: What? He didnt say anything. Experienced player: "Copy that"

[@mirochlebovec6586]

and hide your accent if u are not a native speaker

[@ralfidude]

Look guys, I know. There is a BUNCH MORE STUFF that's not mentioned here. I get it. But I didn't want to make an hour and a half video depicting everything. I KNOW there are things here that have missing information, but again, as the disclaimer says, it's not about saying everything correctly to the dot under FAA guidelines. This is DCS, and this is for the beginners who are scared to talk to us on the radios because some of you guys flip out over minor details. So yes, this guide is FAR from perfect, but gosh darn it, it's a good start. As they get more familiar and get un-shy, they can learn more and be more proficient as they progress.

[@florianb.553]

That so much that. And if you're not a native english speaker it's even harder to come out of your shell to face the over correct flight sim nazis and their impatience. Thanks ralfie for giving a good solid base to overcome insecurity and get on comms on the servers.

[@ApoTroll]

People that spot those things / feel cringy when watching, should please make their own videos to help the community or atleast communicate the relevant issues in a clear and simple way to others. Or kindly stfu^^

[@Tschar]

Being myself a french shy guy, thank you for that tutorial. I use to fly on Hogit GAW server and it's quiet difficult to speak and understand english language within this kind of theater. But it's challenging and exciting too. No fear, no shame ! ^^

[@psyrixx]

Also, for the record as a pilot, the official FAA stance is that if you don't know brevity just use plain English. You're pilot in command, and you're responsible for the safety of the flight. If that means you have to speak in full sentences there's nothing wrong with that.

[@virtual812]

This guide is perfect. Perfect as in it is exactly what we need. I'm sick off flying servers were no one speaks and you Ralfi, have hit the nail on the head. No one should be afraid of having a go. If people want to be elitist then they can start their own servers and password then.

[@SageNTitled]

The wingman video sounds like a great idea.

[@jonathansepkuty5519]

Yes I totally agree we need a wingman video. Please ralfi please 🙏

[@x6ftundx]

this has always been an issue. everyone knows how to fly and it's fun. The issue is always been the radio. People are scared and talking on the radio is like talking in front of the class and getting heckled when they were a kid. I don't know how many times I have told perfect Pete to shut up and leave the new kid alone, he's still learning and we were all there at one point. One or two times of that and usually the server calms down and perfect Pete goes back to dying a perfect death because while his radio is awesome, he needs to learn to fly better :) Also, the new kids like it because we can teach them and they are willing to learn once they know we won't attack them like perfect Pete!

[@Sushiconnexion]

x6ftundx you shulda heard the response perfect Pete gave when some kid asked what triple A was lol.. somehow ralfidude is catering for beginners now huh

[@acouch213]

As one of the new kids, I appreciate people like you more than you know.

[@noscopesallowed8128]

@@acouch213 Yup with you there

[@boisecityplanes]

Appreciate it, sometimes I try to keep comms realistic but that's with friends on private servers. People shouldn't be telling the new kid that is taking his F-15C up for the first time that his traffic call didn't meet FAA Code 1xx-xx-x, so really I do appreciate it. Glad to see good people in the community :)

[@romeovictor6223]

I’ve never been brave enough to talk on coms and always adjusted to others or just tried to stay out of the way. I’ve never had any friends that had an interest to the games I play like DCS, so I’ve never gained the confidence to talk at all. Hearing and learning this is such a great relief and I’m so glad! Thank you so much Ralfi!

[@xepa273]

Dude same

[@Chud109]

Ditto

[@CyCrowFPV]

Completely the same 2 years on

[@MillionFoul]

Hehe, doing all my flight training at an uncontrolled airport is very useful for DCS! For new people, even real life communications are pretty relaxed, you are always talking to another person. If you're at LAX might want to practice a bit first, but ATC are the only people who have to use and have you use perfect phraseology so in DCS don't sweat it. Keep it short and sweet, and don't get too embarrassed when you inevitably forget how to speak mid-sentence. Always remember to do the classic: "Salt Lake Center, Skyhawk N8089E... uuuuhhhhhh..." so the airline pilots can get a chuckle out of you.

[@paristo]

One key thing forgotten by so many as in 18:02 video position Radio communication is not speed talking. You are not trying to talk your message as fast as possible so you can be done with it or that you can save frequency time for others. Be slow, be clear and if you want to slot the longer communication - then keep short pauses between proper message content. So example 1-2 seconds between each row when landing: Anapa Traffic Hentai 3-4 Is on Left Base For Runway 4 Anapa Radio is one-way communication where pauses are important. If someone has emergency, they get the priority by having change to talk between your message. When not everyone on the server are fluent with English, then they have easier time to as well understand. And when you talk as radio communication goes, you make more clear that what is happening. As someone listening multiple radios can focus better on multiple communications. As well going slow helps to keep on track that what is happening. And those who are using the radio effects, you get situations here you have high noise or you have low signal, and that is where you want to have good and clear words and parts that what is happening. The slow pace and slotting the communication as well helps people to concentrate that what is their message and what they are suppose to say. There is no "Mhhmm....." or "Aaaaaa....." between words etc as you learn to do it short. In a high traffic moments the shorter message then better.

[@OfficerCharon]

"Raygun." "Buddy." "Fox." "WUT?!"

[@AntoineThisdale]

hahaha

[@Valkyrie427]

“CHAFF. FLARE.” x20

[@tinglydingle]

Oh Line...

[@isaacwest]

We're the wingmen, and we don't give a shit. we just shot our flight lead down and now he's fucking pissed.

[@louispenn9253]

This is exactly what I'll need, Ralfi. I've only been flying hornet and warthog solo or with friends I know, just because it's more forgiving. I bet I've not explored half of what DCS has to offer...

[@Identitykrysis]

This video nailed it. Even real pilots make mistakes from time to time on the radio (source- am pilot, but not one of those suave airline guys). Just relax, and if all else fails, remember to keep it simple.

[@klhmia]

The most eloquent, efficient, and ultimately effective instructor. I'm convinced you could teach me how to land a rocket on the moon.

[@obliteron]

I'm just getting into DCS...and dude, this is so flippin' helpful. Thank you.

[@wraith444]

My two cents: if you hear someone using an unfamiliar term and you're curious or think it might be important to know to prevent a collision or some such, feel free to ask. If someone asks you to clarify/simplify because they don't understand you, don't be a dick about it! And remember, complicated as it can be, DCS is a GAME. If there's a miscommunication and it results in a crash, the most you lose is some time. Relax, laugh it off, and move on!

[@trollofire96]

No one was born an expert guys. It takes time and effort to learn this stuff. The video did leave some info out, but for someone just getting into flight sims and wanting to just get stuck in, a brief video suits way better than a 2 hour lecture on radio comms. People prefer the "Keep it simple, stupid (KISS)" system when learning this stuff. Anything else after the basics is something they persue because they like the immersion. Good work Ralfi, it's a good start for beginners and I learned a bit from the video.

[@Shepuz]

Finally! I think I sent you a message about the communications and terminology like over a year ago, been waiting for these videos. Thanks mate! This is really useful.

[@TheRealHeti]

As always top notch content from you! This one can even get a more experienced player back in the game once a while. Keep em coming, Ralpho!

[@randyerwin3423]

Ralfi, thanks for this very instructional video. My squaddies will get a lot out of it. You have described the perfect medium between real life radio procedures and what we should expect out of our fellow virtual pilots in the DCS World. Awesome job!

[@Hovis_711]

Cheers ralfi, definitely something useful for newer guys. Creators have been missing this for a while

[@btsigov]

Thank you for this video! You explain everything very well and simply. I very much want to use the radio (more than 10 times already did) but I really worry about saying some nonsense. In my opinion you are right that it is important to attract more people to use the radio, not only because it will be more fun and live, but also in terms of safety and better SA.

[@jaybeckman3749]

PP-ASEL here .. No nits to pick at all. Nicely Done Ralfi!

[@ndrsiege]

Definitely appreciating this video as it can be a big step for anyone starting off in servers like GAW. Some don't realize Hoggit is nub friendly and happy to help, but either way it can be nerve-wracking starting off on comms. Keep 'em comin!

[@demonman1234]

"Who the fuck are you talking to, who the fuck are you, what the fuck do you want" ngl that's a great description. LOL

[@SunfireGTX25]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video!! Comms WAS the main factor why I avoided MP servers and stayed on mission builder missions for PVE. I think I'm actually gonna try a MP mission right now :)

[@spomo1000]

I’m new to DCS and just by chance saw your video. It was very informative and appreciated.

[@MrSnacko]

Wish that I could give this 2 Thumbs Up! Just learning, practicing, and getting comfortable with these basics will make it easier to confidently fly online and begin to learn more Comms procedures. Thanks Dude!

[@Moose88]

I've been playing DCS for a while... I never knew there was an ATIS. (FACEPALM) nice info!

[@ghostdog688]

Moose it’s available based on the server

[@amandafisher4233]

Only on the server- it's a great feature!

[@tinofwhoopass]

Great video, very helpful for newbs like me. Far clearer instruction than other ‘dcs how to videos’ that get spammed onto YT daily!

[@kqbaxt0r]

Thank you for providing such excellent resources for the flight sim community!

[@jaywung7616]

On your initial callout, you left out "where the f--k are you." 😁. Seriously, as an IRL pilot, I fell out of my chair laughing at your description. Great work!

[@X0NE32]

Thanks so much for pointing out these vids Ralfi They're super helpful for a noob not used to sim MP, basic aviation/airfield flow etc. So used to crap AI ATC in... well every sim out there.

[@rakedos9057]

Thanks a lot ! I really like those kind of videos. It's always good to think about the new blood

[@McMHaufen]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much ralfi. That was something i was waiting for. Want to try srs but was a little bit scared because i dont know much about radio speech in general.

[@sgtrpcommand3778]

This is a great video and since I’m not a pilot irl I also felt a bit nervous about starting to use SRS but, and I also fly in Hoggit servers, I’ve never had an issue with another player having a go at me for my comms. Generally I think the community is really helpful and understanding when it comes to it.

[@ghostdog688]

Hoggit particularly wants to foster good communications and SRS use. You don’t do that by telling at newbies. I’m sure most of the sim community remembers stuttering out their own attempt at radio voice

[@dragoonTT]

Here from Phly's video. Great content, thanks.

[@ralfidude]

thanks man!

[@MunitionsDudTester]

VERY good video! The essential basics with no fluff.

[@codecodderson3607]

Thank you Ralfi for showing people how to use the atis . Maybe won't be so many people flying the wrong direction now!

[@djpaki99]

Thanks a lot man love your videos. They help out alot and entertainment as well.

[@napnic]

Fantastic vid thank you so much please do more. I am terrified of the wrath from Perfect Pete and Bell-end Brian in MP. Look forward to more!

[@potatopilot1699]

20:31 I love how you can use the green smoke there as a makeshift windsock and determine that you can land from the right side of your POV. I use water, wind socks, and my own avionics to let me know what direction I should land there is not weather report at the airport i'm landing at IRL. The same applies in DCS from my experience too!

[@BRANSKI-1911]

I like your 1, 2, and 3 steps...subbed.

[@gweggorz]

Thanks Ralfi! This is super helpful.

[@Proximax9]

I usually also say when I'm airborne after accelerating for take off, incase someone is thinking of landing and may not see me :) this is a really nice idea for a video, way too few people use SRS.

[@simonwahlstrom1296]

Looking forward to more videos like this! Really helpfull!

[@tjger0164]

Another excellent video. I'm saving this one.

[@InvertedDodos]

thanks for this! nothing more to add! great stuff!

[@craigdewar6301]

really enjoyed your video, simple and informative, its a lot easier to understand it when you can hear someone confident in radio voice procedures compared to reading some text and still wondering if you've said the correct thing. However, and I don't want to sound like a voice procedure nazi but the "zero" when calling out single digits is not redundant, the "zero" is called out to try save confusion if the radio transmission is poor or broken so Runway 04 is not accidently understood as Runway 4(x). Obviously this only being a simulation, you're not really going to get a bad transmission so its just a little FYI rather than me having a rant. Thats at least what I was taught on my radio signals course during my time in the British Army

[@KharmenSense]

change the video...the first 2 minutes should be a MUST WATCH....awesome job as always, Ralphi

[@gwagnsso]

This was well worth the watch. More pls :)

[@14Tye14]

THANK YOU for making this video! I for one find coms intimidating as fuck especially being relatively new to DCS and trying to multitask flying the damn thing trying to figure out what to say having the visuals up while you were explaining it was a world of help. Would seriously appreciate the wingman one too if you have the time to put it together. Thanks again Ralfi!

[@amandafisher4233]

Great video and much needed. Thanks!

[@AntoineThisdale]

Great little video mate. Thank you.

[@MarcinP2]

Oh nice, winter cammo.

[@jonaspedersen1986]

I honestly thought you were referring to the hentai scheme until I saw the guy crossing :)

[@MarcinP2]

@@jonaspedersen1986 Correction: dazzle camouflage. Both of them actually. ;)

[@xmlthegreat]

Super helpful video Ralfi!

[@tekkx_avery2137]

Thank you! Watching these tuorials should be an obligation before entering any public server This would increase the "immersive factor" many times over. (and the fun by the way)

[@mpvader1]

Make that 3rd video! This is so helpful

[@terryteed1903]

Thanks Ralfi. I needed this. I'm not a confident speaker. I shout just fine though.

[@kumisz2]

Ralfidude is God's gift to the DCS community, along with the other (good) tutorial makers

[@skinnyflea2628]

Oh man this is helpful please do more! Please please

[@allent555]

Great walkthrough on radio calls

[@jiichicago]

This is awesome. I'm constantly expecting someone to break in with a baseball bat to give me feedback on my incorrect SRS comms.

[@jackofall2305]

Everyone gets nervous on the radio the first time then fast forward and your LT is screaming at you that you said "Reception, this is mobile unit 81. Coming in your back door to drop off a load of 3. Reception knocking on your back door, do you copy?" The ass chewing is worth it 👌

[@tryrose8334]

My greatest issue is I'm hard of hearing, so static-ness of a radio, and just the way radio alters the human voice, can make it very difficult (or quite often even impossible) to make out words. So I've always been afraid of being a part of comms for that reason, and also because I have a very young sounding voice... That being said, this video has been very informative, thanks as always Ralfi!

[@ralfidude]

There is an option to turn off radio effects in SRS, so the sound is coming through without any effects.

[@ArktikUSF]

these are amazing ralfi! do more please? wingman video included!

[@falcon911gamer8]

Love this.. keep em comming

[@HEATER_]

Man you just saved me!!! Thanks bro!

[@emilio27548]

Great lesson. Thx a lot Ralfi 🙂

[@arleedstanto]

liked before the vid finished buffering

[@Adrian3712]

very much needed video thanks!

[@jayroo71]

Doin the Lords work Ralfie. I knew you had a heart in there. Hope this helps people to not be afraid to talk. I used to be an instructor and i used to tell my new students, “they are just people on the other end of the line. Just fucking talk to a person”. Lol

[@AxelBlazen]

This is Big Papa Bear I am going in hot right on the runway at 500 miles per hour. Yes I see that plane on the runway I am gonna slam it into the ground over.

[@schweizerluchs7146]

reeaaally good Video! u had my full Attention.

[@ejomatic]

Ralfidude good stuff man really helped us.

[@ralfidude]

very welcome

[@ZOMBIJO]

Your videos are awesome ralfidude ! Could you also do one for brevity used when your encountering and engaging a target or targets?

[@OzDeaDMeaT]

Fantastic video, thnx Ralfidude

[@hobbis75]

Thanks. This is what I need to get busy on MP :D

[@faelwolf1177]

Just for info, 5x5 or whatever is a quality report, strength x clarity. So if they are loud but with a little static, they would be 5 x 4, and so on. Replacement for the "loud and clear" you see in old movies. Not really needed for DCS, but now you know. And knowing is half the battle! :)

[@Tepnox]

Excellent stuff!

[@michakasprzak6869]

Whisky Tango Foxtrot! :D This is awesome

[@dannyboy5775]

Good vid Ralfi.

[@curly_]

That was realy intresting THANK YOU

[@Dravira]

Alt + B also brings up briefing in game

[@pyroscot]

I literally laughed out loud at this Ralphi many thanks :) Step 1: who the fcuk are you talking to? LOL spat coffee over the keyboard... Quite simply my favourite youtuber :)

[@Bane_Diesel]

I thought I could just jump in one night and figure this all out. Looks like I'll wait for my day off.

[@ray4lsd]

Thank you for doing this instead of making some generic tutorials of the current early hype module that will be obsolte anyways in 3 months....

[@jep1103]

Great vid very informative

[@willhartsell2283]

Mic fright is a thing in RW flying as well. The sooner you realize you will make mistakes and it’s not the end of the world you will get more comfortable

[@kotakool01]

Thank you its vary helpful

[@superdude4402]

Thanks, this is helpful.

[@Downloadguy1995]

I need that livery!

[@bobbyrutz9402]

Great video.

[@charlesmagrin6260]

Pretty useful thank you!

[@usa-chan2192]

Jo Ralfidude thanks for the video I watched it like 5 or 6 months ago and my ingame communication is better than ever and it's much more fun this way and I feel much more comfortable for others and for myself when I know that I know what I am saying and others can understand me too. How ever, communicating with the ATC of an airfield is something else than talking to the Marshal on a carrier. Especially when it comes to phrases that inform other players what you are doing. Like taking off the carrier, taxing or landing. Is there a possibility for the future that we could get such a video????

[@michaelrowland4021]

Thanks for the lesson, I am working on get equipment to become a DCS ATC/JTAC on some of the server. Then I get in to flying. Do all or most server run LotATC software? I have my own LotATC License.

[@voodoo7020]

Yes please on the 3rd video

[@Dragoon876]

Need that livery for reasons.

[@Jevrosons]

I didnt say which way I was taking off once, got yelled at by someone who was still starting up his plane lol

[@jonl.1603]

Would love a wingman comms video!

[@1Bujbuj]

Super usefull vid here