Specifications

DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
96
COCKPIT
The SCR-695-A IFF Radio is not operational in DCS: P-51D Mustang.
AN/ARA-8 Homing Adapter
The AN/ARA-8 Homing Adapter unit is used in conjunction with the SCR-522-A command radio to
permit homing on any transmitting carrier within the frequency range of 120 - 140 MHz. In addition,
this equipment may be used for air-to-air homing for the purposes of rendezvous. Homing can be
performed on continuous wave (CW) and modulated continuous wave (MCW) signals. Homing signals
are provided to the pilot in the form of an audible signal in the headset, Morse code character D ( 
) when the transmitting station is to the left and Morse code character U (  ) when the
transmitting station is to the right.
Figure 78: AN/ARA-8 Homing Adapter
MODE SWITCH. The Mode switch is used to set the operating mode of the adapter. When set to
HOMING, the adapter is in Homing mode and homing audio signals are provided to the pilot through
the headset. In this mode, no voice communication is heard from the VHF radio. When set to COMM.,
the adapter is not homing and voice communication from the VHF radio is provided to the pilot's
headset. When set to TRANS., the adapter transmits a signal using the radio to act as a beacon for
other aircraft.
SIGNAL TYPE SWITCH. The Signal Type switch is used to set the signal type for homing -
Continuous Wave (CW) or Modulated Continuous Wave (MCW).
The AN/ARA-8 Homing Adapter is not operational in DCS: P-51D Mustang.
Mode switch
Signal Type switch