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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat
I was reading the TMO manual (pp33-34) on surface radar performance and variable range. However, the way it is written, it is not clear if TMO comes standard with variable range radar or if you have to install the optional "alternate radar performance" mod in the documentation folder to have the variable range. Does anyone know which is correct?
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I thought the word "Alternate" was kinda self explanitory? Alternate, as in alternative, as in, option, as in optional mod.
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Originally Posted by gi_dan2987
I think you have to install it separate, but I don't notice a difference between the two honestly. I don't think it makes much of a difference if any at all.
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yes you have to install it seperate, thought i thought about making it the default installation at one point. Decided against it because it was too drastic of a change.
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Originally Posted by EricW
You have to enable it separately, and I've noticed a BIG difference. You can pick up and track large targets from much farther out in general. For example, I just came across a carrier group tonight that I was able to track at over 19 miles...it didn't even show on the PPI scope yet but I could zero in on the carriers & cruisers with the range finder. It took a while to show the escorts (as it should, they're smaller) but I could pick them up at about 12-13 miles with the regular SJ. Your radar range is easily doubled in some situations.
NOW if we could just simulate tubes & capacitors burning out at the worst possible times.....  |
Glad to see it works. I recall doing alot of testing and homework on it, but wasn't sure if it was something the general public would like. I nearly tossed it into the recyceling bin. At the last minute i decide to make it an optional mod though i didn't think anyone would use it.