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Re:Marine pilot loses command after ejecting from F-35B that... by crazygringo on Tuesday November 12, 2024 @08:53AM (#42115451)
> * and the [jet’s] backup radio was, at least partially, functional*

What does "at least partially functional" even mean?

Either a radio lets you communicate on the frequency you need or it doesn't.

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Re:Marine pilot loses command after ejecting from F-35B that... by 542354234235 on Tuesday November 12, 2024 @02:28PM (#42118767)
That seems reductive in an advanced stealth fighter that has frequency hopping, anti-jamming comms system using computer controlled phased array antennas. The F35 has at least 11 different types of comms systems (VHF x4, UHF x2, HAVEQUICK, SINCGARS, Link-16, etc). So a lot of functionality can be lost without basic unencrypted radio comms goes down.
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