Regarding Radio Communications...

Coelacanth75 · 08-29-12, 08:28 PM

Does anyone have any information regarding how to properly model a WWII era U.S. submarine message. For example, I am aware that "X" was used as a period/fullstop (I think?). Any information on accurate historical composition would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

BigWalleye · 08-30-12, 06:20 AM

Dick O'Kane in his Wahoo book has a couple of examples. I only have the Kindle version, so I can't quote a page number, but check around the end of the third patrol for a famous one. Don't know how much they have been altered for hagiography, but the format should be accurate, I think Ned Beach may have quoted some in his book, too.

Coelacanth75 · 08-30-12, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the speedy reply. While I appreciate the information/recommendations, what I'm looking for is more of a definitive guide or manual (doesn't matter if said information was made during the war, as long as the information pertains to WWII) that outlines the proper syntax, codes, etc.

razark · 08-30-12, 09:00 PM

Might be of some interest:
http://www.ka8vit.com/subops/subop5.htm

08-29-12, 08:28 PM	#1
Coelacanth75 Nub Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Regarding Radio Communications... Does anyone have any information regarding how to properly model a WWII era U.S. submarine message. For example, I am aware that "X" was used as a period/fullstop (I think?). Any information on accurate historical composition would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

08-30-12, 09:00 PM	#4
razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,731 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	Might be of some interest: http://www.ka8vit.com/subops/subop5.htm __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"

08-30-12, 06:20 AM	#2
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Dick O'Kane in his Wahoo book has a couple of examples. I only have the Kindle version, so I can't quote a page number, but check around the end of the third patrol for a famous one. Don't know how much they have been altered for hagiography, but the format should be accurate, I think Ned Beach may have quoted some in his book, too.

08-30-12, 06:04 PM	#3
Coelacanth75 Nub Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the speedy reply. While I appreciate the information/recommendations, what I'm looking for is more of a definitive guide or manual (doesn't matter if said information was made during the war, as long as the information pertains to WWII) that outlines the proper syntax, codes, etc.