In Full Link Mode/Suppression Disabled, link transmissions interfering with radar reception may cause what?

• A. They improve radar signal reception
• B. They reduce the likelihood of ESM suppression
• C. They may interfere with radar signal reception (potentially HTW), reducing acquisition probability and increasing response times
• D. They have no effect on radar performance

Answer: (C)

In Full Link Mode with suppression disabled, Link 16 transmissions are not masked from other systems, so their RF energy can spill into nearby radar receivers. This creates interference that degrades the radar’s ability to pick up weak echoes, lowering the signal-to-noise ratio the radar must work with. Because the radar has a harder time distinguishing real targets from the Link 16 transmissions, the chances of successfully acquiring a target drop, and the time needed to obtain a reliable track increases. This interference can also affect timing-related aspects like HTW, further complicating timely detection and response. So the correct idea is that these link transmissions may interfere with radar signal reception, reducing acquisition probability and increasing response times.