Where am I?

[Max Quad]

Call me stupid but how do I find out what my position is as a map reference or if I get a message telling me there is a convoy at a given position how do I find it on the charts?

[snwcrsh]

Scroll out of the map, then the Sector names and numbers like BE38, AM25 etc appear -- the convoy should be marked as a grey icon in the corresponding sector

[Tango589]

If the message gives you the position in co-ordinates such as 40.05N, 13.22E, then you can either ignore it or look in an atlas. I asked the same question and was told that even if you do go to that area there may well be nothing there, as a lot of messages are auomatically generated. I was also given a web-site that can convert co-ords to your AN** type grid reference. I will have a look for it.

[Jimbuna]

Radio messages are just for game immersion. Check your navigation map for true convoy locations (when they are announced of course).

[Tango589]

If you want more info, read my question on the subject..

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128268

Hope this gives some enlightenment.

[Max Quad]

Thanks.

I'm new to this - obviously.

[Tango589]

No probs, glad to help.

[Brag]

Thanks.

I'm new to this - obviously.

We all started new. Welcome aboard! :D

[Pisces]

Map references like your patrol grid, or those immersion messages are arranged like the numbers on your phone's buttons. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 above one another in a 3x3 grid. If you get like BC36, the 6 means a similar subdivision of the 3-button. Historically they used 4 subdivision-levels like BE1234 to give precise coordinated. SH3 only uses 2 levels.

[von hally]

Thanks.

I'm new to this - obviously.

welcome aboard mate

youve just found the best kept secret in sims.:p