Mastering Communication in ARMA 3: A Guide to TFAR Radio System

General Key Binds

To kick things off, let’s cover the general key binds for TFAR. These include the push-to-talk button in TeamSpeak, talking on a radio, opening radio interfaces, cycling through radios, adjusting volume, and more. Familiarizing yourself with these key binds is essential for smooth communication during intense operations.

Function	Key Binds
To talk on a radio.	Caps Lock
To talk on a long range radio.	CTRL + Caps Lock
To open the personal radio interface	CTRL + P
Rapid switching of shortwave stereo mode.	CTRL + Up/Left/Right Arrow
Rapid switching of shortwave radio channels	NUM[1-8]
To open a long range radio interface	ALT + P
Cycle through available long range radios.	CTRL + ALT + [/]
Rapid switching of long range stereo mode	ALT + Up/Left/Right Arrow
Rapid switching of long range radio channels.	CTRL + NUM[1-9]
To change the direct speech volume. You can talk: Whispering, Normal or Yelling. Does not affect the signal volume in the radio transmission	CTRL + TAB
Select next personal radio	CTRL + ]
Select previous personal radio.	CTRL + [
Select next long range radio.	CTRL + ALT + ]
Select previous long range radio.	CTRL + ALT + [
Change personal radio stereo mode	CTRL + [←,↑,→]
Change long range radio stereo mode.	ALT + [←,↑,→]
Transmit on additional channel of personal radio.	T
Transmit on additional channel of long range radio. (REBIND THIS KEY)	Y
To exit from the radio interface.	ESC

General Radio Details

TFAR introduces a range of radios with specific capabilities for each faction. We’ll delve into the details, including the ranges and names of radios for BLUFOR, INDFOR, and REDFOR. Knowing which radio to use and understanding their ranges is crucial for effective communication in the field.

Radio Types

BLUFOR Radios

Ranges + Radio Names (So you don’t pick up the wrong one)

Radio RF-7800S-TR (rifleman): 30-512Mhz / 2 km
Radio AN/PRC-152 (personal): 30-512Mhz / 5 km
Radio RT-1523G (ASIP) (long range): 30-87Mhz / 20 km (30 for inbuilt)
Radio AN/ARC-210 (airborne): 30-87Mhz / 40 km

INDFOR Radios:

Ranges + Radio Names (So you don’t pick up the wrong one)

Radio AN/PRC-154 (rifleman): 30-512Mhz / 2 km
Radio AN/PRC148-JEM(personal): 30-512Mhz / 5 km
Radio AN/PRC-155 (long range): 30-87Mhz / 20 km (30 for inbuilt)
Radio AN/ARC-164 (airborne): 30-87Mhz / 40 km

REDFOR Radios:

Ranges + Radio Names (So you don’t pick up the wrong one)

Radio PNR-1000A (rifleman): 30-512Mhz / 2 km
Radio FADAK (personal): 30-512Mhz / 5 km
Radio MR3000 (long range): 30-87Mhz / 20 km (30 for inbuilt)
Radio MR6000L (airborne): 30-87Mhz / 40 km

Our Most Common used Radios

Short Range Radio AN/PRC-154 with MicroDAGR (2KM)

Medium Range Radio AN/PRC 148 JEM (5KM)

Long Range Radio AN/PRC 155

ACE Interaction Menu with TFAR

The ACE interaction menu offers additional options for interacting with your TFAR-equipped radios. To use the ACE interactions press the Self Interaction Key Bind (CTRL + Windows Key), drag it to “Equipment”, then you have two options. “Radios” and “Lower Headset”. Dragging and releasing the cursor on the “Lower Headset” option will lower the volume of the radios as if it were slung round your neck.
Dragging the ace interaction cursor to “Radios” will show you each Radio you have equipped. Dragging and releasing the cursor one any of these options will bring up the respective radio (Long or Short range). The same way CTRL+ P and ALT + P bring them up.
Dragging the cursor over the respective radios and not releasing gives you two further options. “Left Only” and “Right Only”. This sets the respective radio to output in that ear, similar to the key binds CTRL + Up/Left/Right Arrow (Short range key bind) and ALT + Up/Left/Right Arrow (Long range key bind) do.

Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with TFAR, it’s time to put your knowledge into action. Share your thoughts on TFAR, your favourite radio moments, or any tips and tricks you have in the comments below or join the lively discussion on the Gaming.Buzz Community Discord. We can’t wait to hear your experiences and engage with fellow ARMA 3 enthusiasts!