SD Radar Not Working

Zero Niner · 02-20-17, 04:10 AM

Finally got rid of my S class and now I have a shiny new P-class. I fitted her out with SD radar in port. But now I can't turn it on, neither at the station nor by the menu button.
What's the problem here?

About the only relevant mod I'm using is GFO 1.1. Couple of others that shouldn't have any issues - bigger HUD dials, 3k yd bearing tool, better protractors.

THEBERBSTER · 02-20-17, 06:09 AM

Hi ZN
I think you will find SD Radar is passive in the SH4 game.
It has quite a short range 6 miles and they are located on the bridge.
It was very limited directionally where as SJ Radar could be rotated 360 degrees.
Peter

Zero Niner · 02-20-17, 06:33 AM

Passive? You mean, "It just works"?
Thanks.

propbeanie · 02-20-17, 07:25 AM

Can't turn it on, can't turn it off... Webster's GFO is a fantastic version to play like that though, especially with his plane "fix"...

Two points from his ReadMe:

- Air patrols have been reduced but pilots will now be a little more accurate when they are attacking you
- The SD antenna mast was made to raise and lower when ordered to

Good stuff, so you can "find" airplanes at times from periscope depth when you raise the antenna - sometimes, because of directionality, so don't depend upon it 100%. It's a tool, to be used with others. Just don't forget to lower it, since it does make a disturbance in the water like the periscope, and will be "seen". Kind of like "X marks the spot", the DD & planes know where to drop the boom-boom...

captcrane · 02-20-17, 12:26 PM

[QUOTE=captcrane;2467569]Funny about the S boat. Been in one for the last 3mths real time finally got a new boat Salmon class. I like to start my career with it(sboat) despite the fact it has all the woes you listed but to the point you did purchase (Renown pts) the SD radar before you left home port? I only ask because I have been guilty of that before. Go to the screen that shows your crew at the top of the screen is an icon with gears your weapons and sensors. Make sure SD Radar is installed

mew12623 · 02-20-17, 06:37 PM

Same problem as the OP.

Time to monitor this thread vigorously.

Aktungbby · 02-20-17, 08:14 PM

mew12623!

Zero Niner · 02-20-17, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the reply guys. Now happily off to the Java Sea to drop off some commandos.

@Captcrane - I had a doh! moment. I never thought of checking for boat upgrades when I was in port, for the S-class. Funnily enough once I got my new boat the first thing I did was to look for radar upgrades.

Red Devil · 02-24-17, 11:22 AM

radar is avail but not functional until later on, save your points.

I had a uss drum that didnt have radar.

02-20-17, 04:10 AM	#1
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,032 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	SD Radar Not Working Finally got rid of my S class and now I have a shiny new P-class. I fitted her out with SD radar in port. But now I can't turn it on, neither at the station nor by the menu button. What's the problem here? About the only relevant mod I'm using is GFO 1.1. Couple of others that shouldn't have any issues - bigger HUD dials, 3k yd bearing tool, better protractors. Last edited by Zero Niner; 02-20-17 at 04:28 AM.

02-20-17, 06:09 AM	#2
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Hi ZN I think you will find SD Radar is passive in the SH4 game. It has quite a short range 6 miles and they are located on the bridge. It was very limited directionally where as SJ Radar could be rotated 360 degrees. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

02-20-17, 07:25 AM	#4
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,735 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 2	Can't turn it on, can't turn it off... Webster's GFO is a fantastic version to play like that though, especially with his plane "fix"... Two points from his ReadMe: - Air patrols have been reduced but pilots will now be a little more accurate when they are attacking you - The SD antenna mast was made to raise and lower when ordered to Good stuff, so you can "find" airplanes at times from periscope depth when you raise the antenna - sometimes, because of directionality, so don't depend upon it 100%. It's a tool, to be used with others. Just don't forget to lower it, since it does make a disturbance in the water like the periscope, and will be "seen". Kind of like "X marks the spot", the DD & planes know where to drop the boom-boom... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

02-20-17, 08:14 PM	#7
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,823 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard! mew12623! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

02-24-17, 11:22 AM	#9
Red Devil The Old Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield England Posts: 1,515 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	radar is avail but not functional until later on, save your points. I had a uss drum that didnt have radar. __________________ > > Captain!, there's a destroyer on the por........ periscope is flooded Sir! > Darkness is only the absence of Light; Ignorance is only the absence of knowledge © www.worldwartwo.uk www.captainwalker.uk

02-20-17, 06:33 AM	#3
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,032 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Passive? You mean, "It just works"? Thanks.

02-20-17, 12:26 PM	#5
captcrane Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 139 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE=captcrane;2467569]Funny about the S boat. Been in one for the last 3mths real time finally got a new boat Salmon class. I like to start my career with it(sboat) despite the fact it has all the woes you listed but to the point you did purchase (Renown pts) the SD radar before you left home port? I only ask because I have been guilty of that before. Go to the screen that shows your crew at the top of the screen is an icon with gears your weapons and sensors. Make sure SD Radar is installed

02-20-17, 06:37 PM	#6
mew12623 Bilge Rat Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Same problem as the OP. Time to monitor this thread vigorously.

02-20-17, 09:12 PM	#8
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,032 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the reply guys. Now happily off to the Java Sea to drop off some commandos. @Captcrane - I had a doh! moment. I never thought of checking for boat upgrades when I was in port, for the S-class. Funnily enough once I got my new boat the first thing I did was to look for radar upgrades.