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don1reed · 08-24-05, 07:42 PM

If at 100% without map updates and non-qualified soundman ( in other words, you're doing it yourself.)

1) at the sound station (12m), all stop, turn dial until you hear target. Note bearing.
2) bring U-boat to bearing, surface and charge ahead on that bearing for 10 minutes.
3) come to PD, reacquire target sound, note whether it's Port or Starboard from original bearing. For example, if it's now appearing at 350°, turn the boat 45° further, surface and charge ahead another 10 minutes.
4) follow this procedure until:
a) crew see's smoke on the horizon or
b) you can see the target named in the soundroom notepad.
5) open outer doors.

cheers,

08-24-05, 07:42 PM	#6
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	If at 100% without map updates and non-qualified soundman ( in other words, you're doing it yourself.) 1) at the sound station (12m), all stop, turn dial until you hear target. Note bearing. 2) bring U-boat to bearing, surface and charge ahead on that bearing for 10 minutes. 3) come to PD, reacquire target sound, note whether it's Port or Starboard from original bearing. For example, if it's now appearing at 350°, turn the boat 45° further, surface and charge ahead another 10 minutes. 4) follow this procedure until: a) crew see's smoke on the horizon or b) you can see the target named in the soundroom notepad. 5) open outer doors. cheers,