I have a question... and I am pretty sure I already know the answer but I'd like confirmation from someone who knows... a real pilot for example.
In the game, we can of course assign TACAN channels to pretty much whatever we want. I've created (a long while ago) a Mission Template that I use with the TACAN channels already programmed... INCLUDING TACAN channels for the Carrier, AWACS, and TEXACO.
Now... what I'd like to know is... in the real world with modern technology if a TACAN channel is programmed into a tower for example, can EVERYBODY in an airborne aircraft see that TACAN channel? For example, if the carrier has a TACAN channel programmed, can Russian planes see that TACAN channel... and hence the Carrier? Or is there a way to program it so that only "friendly" aircraft see that Channel?
Also... what's the practice of the US Navy in this regard? I assume that it would be EMCON for the majority of the time... which would mean no TACAN's if my suspicion is true.
Because if that's the case, I guess it's a good idea to eliminate the TACAN channels assigned to my Carrier, AWACS, and TEXACO... hehe. But I want to be sure beforehand.
