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Advanced Communication: TFAR Setup

Task Force Arrowhead Radio (TFAR) is the global standard for immersive MilSim communication in Arma 3. By bridging the game with a specialized TeamSpeak 3 plugin, TFAR forces player voice chat to respect physical distance, terrain occlusion, and radio frequency channels. This guide will walk you through the server-side and client-side requirements for a successful deployment.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

15 Minutes

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Technical Core Requirements

TFAR is a complex system that requires three synchronized components to function.
You must load the @task_force_radio mod (Beta version 1.0+ recommended) in your server startup parameters.

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Server Configuration (CBA Settings)

Modern versions of TFAR use the CBA (Community Base Addons) Settings framework. You should avoid editing configuration files manually.
1

Configure Locally

Launch Arma 3 on your personal PC with TFAR and CBA active. Navigate to Options -> Addon Options.
2

Fine-Tune the Simulation

Select TFAR - Global from the dropdown menu. Here you can adjust radio ranges, terrain interference coefficients, and default frequencies.
3

Export the Code

Click the Export button at the bottom of the menu. This copies the configuration string to your clipboard.
4

Apply to Server

In the Game Panel File Manager, open /userconfig/cba_settings.sqf. Paste your exported code here. This ensures every connected client is forced to use your specific server settings.

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TeamSpeak Integration

To automate player movement between channels, your TeamSpeak server must be prepared.
1

Create the Channel

Create a new channel on your TeamSpeak server named exactly: TaskForceRadio.
2

Set the Password

Ensure the channel password matches the one defined in your addon settings (the default is usually empty or 123).
3

Join and Sync

When players join your Arma 3 server, the TFAR plugin will automatically move them from the “Lobby” to the TaskForceRadio channel to begin the 3D audio simulation.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Arma 3: Signal strength 5/5.