Update radio configuration for the A-10s.

The latest DCS update both added support for preset radios (two both
A-10C modules!), and re-ordered the legacy A-10C's radios so we can use
the VHF radio for intra-flight.

After this patch, the legacy A-10C will use VHF for intra-flight, the
new module will use one AN/ARC-210 for intra-flight and the other for
inter-flight comms, and both modules will have preset channels assigned.

changelog.md

@@ -88,6 +88,15 @@ Saves from 6.x are not compatible with 7.0.
 
 ## Features/Improvements
 
+* **[Engine]** Support for DCS 2.8.3.37556.
+* **[Engine]** Saved games are now a zip file of save assets for easier bug reporting. The new extension is .liberation.zip. Drag and drop that file into bug reports.
+* **[Flight Planning]** Package TOT and composition can be modified after advancing time in Liberation.
+* **[Mission Generation]** Units on the front line are now hidden on MFDs.
+* **[Mission Generation]** Preset radio channels will now be configured for both A-10C modules.
+* **[Mission Generation]** Both A-10C modules now use separate radios for inter- and intra-flight comms (similar to other modern aircraft).
+* **[Modding]** Updated Community A-4E-C mod version support to 2.1.0 release.
+* **[Modding]** Add support for VSN F-4B and F-4C mod.
+
 ## Fixes
 
 # 6.1.1

resources/units/aircraft/A-10C.yaml

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 always_keeps_gun: true
 description:
-  The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'.
+  The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'. The
-  The A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for
+  A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for
-  the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack against
+  the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack
-  tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of ground forces.
+  against tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of
-  The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can also be armed with
+  ground forces. The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can
-  Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and rockets.
+  also be armed with Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and
+  rockets.
 introduced: 2005
 manufacturer: Fairchild Republic
 origin: USA
@@ -14,7 +15,9 @@ role: Close Air Support/Attack
 variants:
   A-10C Thunderbolt II (Suite 3): {}
 radios:
-  # VHF for intraflight is not accepted anymore by DCS
+  intra_flight: AN/ARC-186(V) AM
-  # (see https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4499738).
-  intra_flight: AN/ARC-164
   inter_flight: AN/ARC-164
+  channels:
+    type: common
+    intra_flight_radio_index: 1
+    inter_flight_radio_index: 2

resources/units/aircraft/A-10C_2.yaml

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 always_keeps_gun: true
 description:
-  The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'.
+  The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'. The
-  The A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for
+  A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for
-  the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack against
+  the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack
-  tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of ground forces.
+  against tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of
-  The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can also be armed with
+  ground forces. The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can
-  Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and rockets.
+  also be armed with Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and
+  rockets.
 introduced: 2012
 manufacturer: Fairchild Republic
 origin: USA
@@ -14,7 +15,10 @@ role: Close Air Support/Attack
 variants:
   A-10C Thunderbolt II (Suite 7): {}
 radios:
-  # VHF for intraflight is not accepted anymore by DCS
+  type: common
-  # (see https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4499738).
+  # DCS will clobber channel 1 of the first radio compatible with the flight's
-  intra_flight: AN/ARC-164
+  # assigned frequency. Since the A-10C's first two radios are both AN/ARC-210s,
-  inter_flight: AN/ARC-164
+  # radio 1 will be compatible regardless of which frequency is assigned, so
+  # we must use radio 1 for the intra-flight radio.
+  intra_flight_radio_index: 1
+  inter_flight_radio_index: 2