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Originally Posted by LukeFF
If you take a close look at WWII-era pictures, you'll notice fleet subs almost always sailed with the SD radar mast extended to its tallest height, presumably to increase its max range.
Also, there is this:
http://www.hnsa.org/doc/radar/part1.htm#pg47
Note item number 6 in that list. The section on SJ radar (later on in that same manual) notes that the height of the antenna above the water played a role in the maximum reliable range. |
Wow!
Thanks for the link to that radar manual. There is very interesting stuff in there!
EDIT: This is an example:
