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clayp
04-11-07, 12:35 AM
They need a seprate thread just so dumb ass n00b's like me can ask questions..:oops: When you get a message thats says..Enemy convoy at 130.26" E LAT by 8.46" N course E speed 12kts how do you figure out where it is??..Simple answer please..:-?

Cakewalk
04-11-07, 12:39 AM
Quite easy, see the gridlines on your map? Look at the edges and you'll see the longitude/latitude markings. Just match them up as close as you can with the contact (you will most likely have to zoom in or out a bit to get as accurate a fix on their location as possible)

clayp
04-11-07, 12:46 AM
Thank you sir I will try that next time.....:D

Cakewalk
04-11-07, 12:48 AM
Glad to help. :up: