STARS data block/adaptations

[GulfCharlie]

Is there a personal STARS setting to remove the transponder from the data block? It is always visible underneath the callsign /speed/altitude/aircraft type even without hitting the top left “blank” button on the keyboard.

I seem to remember it being a setting but I haven’t had to change my preferences in ages.

Also… STARS QWERTY keyboards are king.

 

[DankVectorz]

Is there a personal STARS setting to remove the transponder from the data block? It is always visible underneath the callsign /speed/altitude/aircraft type even without hitting the top left “blank” button on the keyboard.

I seem to remember it being a setting but I haven’t had to change my preferences in ages.

Also… STARS QWERTY keyboards are king.

I don’t know if it’s a personal setting or one the automations guy has to do for everyone but i know it’s possible. And god I miss the QWERTY.

 

[GulfCharlie]

I don’t know if it’s a personal setting or one the automations guy has to do for everyone but i know it’s possible. And god I miss the QWERTY.

The QWERTY makes a world of difference… so does the beach every single day and straight day shifts ✌️

 

[echster]

I don't think there is a personal setting. There is a rule that can be set-up that will allow a facility to toggle (enable-disable) display of Mode 3 in a FDB using an F16 command.

Your facility STARS folks should have a STARS Site Rules Document and the ability to coordinate with your OSF. I cannot recall the specific rule off the top of my head but it might be STARS-D-1005.

 

[Acquired Taste]

I don’t know if it’s a personal setting or one the automations guy has to do for everyone but i know it’s possible. And god I miss the QWERTY.

With EWR going to PHL, I'd imagine not many old timers are going and maybe you guys could get a unanimous vote to get qwerty and make the EWR area truly great again!

 

[32andBelow]

With EWR going to PHL, I'd imagine not many old timers are going and maybe you guys could get a unanimous vote to get qwerty and make the EWR area truly great again!

We air rheres people that want the abc keyboard?

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

We air rheres people that want the abc keyboard?

I don't mind it. But I've used it for 12+ years

 

[Acquired Taste]

We air rheres people that want the abc keyboard?

He's said in the past they had a chance to get qwerty but some old timers didn't want change. I think they should just do and tell everyone to suck it up. Abc sucks

 

[jdatc]

I don't mind it. But I've used it for 12+ years

I think if it's all you have had, it's less obnoxious. However, if you've come from the land of ATC QWRETY before you know what you are missing.

We air rheres people that want the abc keyboard?

Retired, became contractors or dead. choose one.

 

[GulfCharlie]

Two questions lads with the preface of “I am not a tech” but what are the two adaptations (so we can enable them) for putting altitudes in the data block (for climbing and descent) like “descend and maintain five-thousand” +050, and the mileage on final so you would not have to throw up J-rings or splat T.
Trying to get some things changed to improve QOL.

The final one is ATPA, still looking for the altitude one

 

[SpaceTraffic]

Two questions lads with the preface of “I am not a tech” but what are the two adaptations (so we can enable them) for putting altitudes in the data block (for climbing and descent) like “descend and maintain five-thousand” +050, and the mileage on final so you would not have to throw up J-rings or splat T.
Trying to get some things changed to improve QOL.

The final one is ATPA, still looking for the altitude one

I think you are talking about requested altitude. When we switched over they asked us if we wanted requested to show in the third line. We said no.

 

[GulfCharlie]

I think you are talking about requested altitude. When we switched over they asked us if we wanted requested to show in the third line. We said no.

Yeah is probably it, I just remember it being + then the altitude.

 

[DynamicD]

Two questions lads with the preface of “I am not a tech” but what are the two adaptations (so we can enable them) for putting altitudes in the data block (for climbing and descent) like “descend and maintain five-thousand” +050, and the mileage on final so you would not have to throw up J-rings or splat T.
Trying to get some things changed to improve QOL.

The final one is ATPA, still looking for the altitude one

We have the +ALT for assigned altitude. Maybe it's just enabling that third line scratchpad. The ++ALT for requested altitude also works for us but that one is totally useless and displays nothing on the screen.

 

[Spaceforce]

We have the +ALT for assigned altitude. Maybe it's just enabling that third line scratchpad. The ++ALT for requested altitude also works for us but that one is totally useless and displays nothing on the screen.

We have this and is used everyday. Point outs and info is all transferred via data blocks, not calling. Way easier.

 

[DynamicD]

We have this and is used everyday. Point outs and info is all transferred via data blocks, not calling. Way easier.

Yea like I said we use the + as well. There is also ++ and that is worthless for us...maybe it's set up differently.

 

[Spaceforce]

Yea like I said we use the + as well. There is also ++ and that is worthless for us...maybe it's set up differently.

++390 flash a point out let’s them know the guy is climbing above their airspace. Now it varies from facility to facility. I don’t want p cones telling me I’m having wake turbulence error. Shit I can see that myself. Clean scope better than a messy one

 

[GulfCharlie]

Quick update: Multi-Function F will display /hide the beacon code in the data block… finally found it!

 

[sizziano]

Quick update: Multi-Function F will display /hide the beacon code in the data block… finally found it!

So F7-F? That just displays the filter limits for me.

Edit: Tried F7-B and that just works like a toggleable beaconator button.

 

[Spaceforce]

Try multi function + Z slew on a/c. Tells you a lot of information if you understand it

 

[GulfCharlie]

So F7-F? That just displays the filter limits for me.

Edit: Tried F7-B and that just works like a toggleable beaconator button.

Yeah my facility might be behind a few adaptations but for me it’s Multi-Function F to toggle it.