Target detection (pre-radar)

BGrey · 12-17-09, 07:38 PM

I've just started using RFB and RSRD and am trying to transition from the target rich environment that stock provided. With so many radio reports I had to worry little about finding targets. Now I barely see a thing (but it feels good). I cruised around for awhile wondering why sonar wasn't picking up a thing and later noticed that it only works when decks awash or submerged unlike in stock.

Many threads cover how to approach contacts but none seem to discuss finding them so I ask how do you find your marks? Do you cruise around waiting on visual contacts or run decks awash at a slower speed and what kind of pattern do you find best for sweeping an area?

12-17-09, 07:38 PM	#1
BGrey Watch Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 27 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Target detection (pre-radar) I've just started using RFB and RSRD and am trying to transition from the target rich environment that stock provided. With so many radio reports I had to worry little about finding targets. Now I barely see a thing (but it feels good). I cruised around for awhile wondering why sonar wasn't picking up a thing and later noticed that it only works when decks awash or submerged unlike in stock. Many threads cover how to approach contacts but none seem to discuss finding them so I ask how do you find your marks? Do you cruise around waiting on visual contacts or run decks awash at a slower speed and what kind of pattern do you find best for sweeping an area?