[Scan-DC] Tigers A/A freqs

[RANGERRICK at flash.net]

Its been a few years but here's what I remember:  

TADIL stands for Tactical Data Information Link 
(TADIL) and the USAF uses (at least when I left) three 
variants: A, C and J.  TADIL-A is the same as the 
Navy's Link 11 and can be transmitted over HF or UHF. 
It is used to transmit plot data and air tracks being 
surveilled. TADIL-C is another name for the Navy's 
Link 4 and used for air intercept guidance and 
control.  It comes in two flavors: one for controller-
to-fighter and another for fighter-to-fighter data 
transfer. TADIL-C/Link-4 is UHF.

TADIL-J/JTIDS/Link-16 are all the same. Its UHF and 
has a variety of data uses including air battle 
management, track surveillance, and a voice 
capability.  Also, IJMS (Interim JTIDS Message 
Standard) is a NATO/European theater capability to 
transmit data in that environment.  Think of it as an 
AOL Instant Messenger for NATO milair.

Hope this helps.  
--- Original Message ---
From: Shawnerz <shawnerz at yahoo.com>
To: scan dc <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: RE: [Scan-DC] Tigers A/A freqs

>My military acronyms are all getting confused in my
>head.  IIRC, there are 3 radio systems/protocols for
>that information: Link 11, Link 16, and TADL (or
>something close to it).
>I think Link 11 is HF, Link 16 is VHF/UHF, and I don't
>know much about TADL.
>I Googled all three and I'm not coming up with much. 
>I *think* Link 16 is the one you're describing.
>Perhaps Rick or someone else has some better info.
>-Shawn
>
>--- Chas Armstrong <chas.armstrong at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Hey,
>> 
>> IDM is a system that exchanges tactical data
>> between a/c in a flight, or possibly from an
>> AWACS.  Supposedly it is used to update/change
>> targeting data, freqs, etc. after takeoff.  You
>> can even send text messages...  I think that it is
>> a short range technology, so using an Iridium sat,
>> you could extend to range significantly.
>> 
>> CA
>
>
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