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symbol with x on the side - 7/10/2009 5:50:03 PM

cchiang

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My F/A-18 has a x on the side when I activate the ECM.
Not sure what that is.
I used to thought that x on the side of the symbol means the unit is been jammed.
But why would the x only appear when I activate ECM and not when radar is active?

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Problem - 7/10/2009 7:23:23 PM

hermanhum

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You are correct. The 'X' symbol should only appear if you are detecting/receiving ECM.

Are you sure that your Hornet radar is not active, too? Do you have a saved game of the situation? Can you elaborate with additional details?

The support sub-forum allows you to post *.zip files as attachments. Can you provide a saved game?

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Problem - 7/10/2009 10:04:21 PM

hermanhum

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The behaviour exhibited might also be related to this bug from AGSI's List of Known ANW Issues:

Binoculars Jammed II

Binoculars/visual sensor can be jammed by electronic counter-measuresand discussed here:
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/fb.asp?m=2135562

If the Hornet had a visual sensor, this phenomenon might have occurred.

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RE: Problem - 7/11/2009 12:00:08 AM

cchiang

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Yup, I also have air-radar on.
This is the Fish in a Barrel, Cold War scenario (ANW v3.9.4).
Just 5 mins into the game, where I have 2 Tomcats and 2 Hornets out on the Saudi area.
All four of them have air radar and ECM on.
I have a lot to learn about Harpoon....
Would friendly ECM affecting the unit (causing the x)?
And why would activating ECM and Air radar at the same time be a problem?
Thank you for all the comments.

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Problem - 7/11/2009 12:16:19 AM

hermanhum

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Are you using the PlayersDB version of that scenario? I recommend them because they will give you the least number of problems.

Activating the Hornet radar and ECM at the same time does not present a problem. The active radar is the sensor detecting the enemy ECM, thus showing you the 'x' marker for jamming. Radar is not affected by ECM from a side that is in communication with you. This means that sides which share a commo link with you (i.e. friendly allies) do not jam your networks.

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