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Zero Niner · 07-10-08, 04:18 AM

The best answer I can give based on my gaming experience is that when you lock a new target and then turned on the PK, the TDC should be tracking the new target.

TBH I've never experienced the situation you've described. All errors in torp track that I've seen are due to my errors. All I can do is describe what works for me, which is:

a. I use the PK only when I need to keep track of a target's location in instances where I cannot keep my scope out of the water, such as when I'm manoeuvering into position whilst submerged.

b. When ready to fire, I lock targets so that the TDC always has the latest updated firing solution. In auto mode it's not really necessary since the TDC generates solutions instantaneously. I.e. point and shoot, so to speak.

c. Unlock PK (if on) so that the prediction function is turned off, and the TDC is fed current (and not predicted) information to generate the most accurate firing solutions.

BTW, why do you turn on the PK anyway? As others have mentioned, it's not necessary. If you are already in a position to prosecute an attack, why not just swing the scope to your next target, wait until you think the time is right then fire? Why fiddle with the PK at all?

07-10-08, 04:18 AM	#12
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	The best answer I can give based on my gaming experience is that when you lock a new target and then turned on the PK, the TDC should be tracking the new target. TBH I've never experienced the situation you've described. All errors in torp track that I've seen are due to my errors. All I can do is describe what works for me, which is: a. I use the PK only when I need to keep track of a target's location in instances where I cannot keep my scope out of the water, such as when I'm manoeuvering into position whilst submerged. b. When ready to fire, I lock targets so that the TDC always has the latest updated firing solution. In auto mode it's not really necessary since the TDC generates solutions instantaneously. I.e. point and shoot, so to speak. c. Unlock PK (if on) so that the prediction function is turned off, and the TDC is fed current (and not predicted) information to generate the most accurate firing solutions. BTW, why do you turn on the PK anyway? As others have mentioned, it's not necessary. If you are already in a position to prosecute an attack, why not just swing the scope to your next target, wait until you think the time is right then fire? Why fiddle with the PK at all? Last edited by Zero Niner; 07-10-08 at 10:11 PM.