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# Arma 3 Integration

Connect Arma 3 to the Sonoran Radio desktop overlay with physical towers, inventory radios, and optional AI hearing.

The Sonoran Radio Arma 3 integration connects an Arma mission to the Sonoran Radio desktop overlay. Signal towers affect radio quality, inventory items can select team-specific radio frames, and an optional setting lets nearby AI detect players while they transmit.

CBA\_A3 is required. TFAR and ACRE are not required.

{% hint style="info" %}
Sonoran Radio does not add an in-game radio menu or a `Y` keybind. Players use the **Sonoran Radio desktop app** and its **Overlay** tab beside **Dispatch** for radio controls.
{% endhint %}

## Features

* Signal towers placed in Eden or Zeus
* Three stock Arma tower models and invisible signal-only repeaters
* Configurable range, dish capacity, power, destruction, with terrain attenuation
* Automatic signal degradation in the desktop overlay
* BLUFOR and OPFOR inventory radio items
* Custom Arma item-to-desktop-frame mappings
* Optional AI hearing while transmitting
* SQF APIs for scripted missions and custom inventory systems

For shared controls and hotkeys, see [Desktop App & Overlay](/radio/tutorials/usage/desktop-overlay.md).

## Community-wide controls

Bridge use, signal integration, and AI hearing are configured only in **Community Customizations → Game Integrations → ARMA 3**. They default to enabled. Mod version 0.3.3 or newer removes the old CBA settings and in-game overrides.

## Guides

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[Install and Connect](/radio/game-integrations/arma-3/install-and-connect.md)
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[Signal Towers and Repeaters](/radio/game-integrations/arma-3/signal-towers-and-repeaters.md)
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[Radio Items and Team Frames](/radio/game-integrations/arma-3/radio-items-and-team-frames.md)
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[AI Hearing](/radio/game-integrations/arma-3/ai-hearing.md)
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[Mission Maker API](/radio/game-integrations/arma-3/mission-maker-api.md)
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[Troubleshooting](/radio/game-integrations/arma-3/troubleshooting.md)
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Use [Dispatch AI for Arma 3](/radio/game-integrations/arma-3/arma-3.md) to change radio channels, manage scanned channels, set timers, and work with CAD from the desktop overlay.


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