How to mute AWACS? [SOLVED]

[Jarvald]

ENFIELD 5-2, OVERLORD 1-1 BRA, POPUP GROUP.........................

How do i go about removing the awacs text from top left and voice inputs permanently?
Thanks in advance!

[🅱ILL]

It's right shift + M to toggle through the radio options in the F-15, not sure about the other planes. Maybe search for "radio" in the controls list. I generally leave it on and pay attention when the R in BRA (range) is a small number...

[startrekmike]

The most direct way to stop the AWACS calls is to change your radio frequency. I am not sure if this is actually possible in the Flaming Cliffs level aircraft (the ones with the simplified systems and non-clickable cockpits) but it is certainly possible to do on any of the full fidelity modules.

Beyond all that, it might not be a great idea to entirely ignore the AWACS in some situations since that is often the ONLY way to know if enemy aircraft are in the area. AWACS is a key part of modern air doctrine for a reason. No one aircraft has the radar coverage to really be effective at finding and tracking air targets in the way a AWACS can.

[Jarvald]

Thanks for the quick replies!

While i completely understand the importance of having AWACS coverage, keeping it enabled in multiplayer servers with over 20-30 players online makes it very hectic and annoying.

I scoured through forums that suggested turning the helmet audio to 0% but this resulted in the RWR muting itself.
I've found a way around it by disabling COMM 2 power knob in the F-16 (left panel, hidden behind throttle).

This should, for the F-16 users, disable awacs audio inputs while keeping full RWR sounds in the cockpit.