Where am I?

Max Quad · 01-23-08, 03:17 PM

Call me stupid but how do I find out what my position is as a map reference or if I get a message telling me there is a convoy at a given position how do I find it on the charts?

snwcrsh · 01-23-08, 03:20 PM

Scroll out of the map, then the Sector names and numbers like BE38, AM25 etc appear -- the convoy should be marked as a grey icon in the corresponding sector

Tango589 · 01-23-08, 03:27 PM

If the message gives you the position in co-ordinates such as 40.05N, 13.22E, then you can either ignore it or look in an atlas. I asked the same question and was told that even if you do go to that area there may well be nothing there, as a lot of messages are auomatically generated. I was also given a web-site that can convert co-ords to your AN** type grid reference. I will have a look for it.

Jimbuna · 01-23-08, 03:30 PM

Radio messages are just for game immersion. Check your navigation map for true convoy locations (when they are announced of course).

Tango589 · 01-23-08, 03:34 PM

If you want more info, read my question on the subject..

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128268

Hope this gives some enlightenment.

Max Quad · 01-23-08, 03:39 PM

Thanks.

I'm new to this - obviously.

Tango589 · 01-23-08, 03:47 PM

No probs, glad to help.

Brag · 01-23-08, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Quad

Thanks.

I'm new to this - obviously.

We all started new. Welcome aboard!

Pisces · 01-23-08, 07:04 PM

Map references like your patrol grid, or those immersion messages are arranged like the numbers on your phone's buttons. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 above one another in a 3x3 grid. If you get like BC36, the 6 means a similar subdivision of the 3-button. Historically they used 4 subdivision-levels like BE1234 to give precise coordinated. SH3 only uses 2 levels.

von hally · 01-24-08, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Quad

Thanks.

I'm new to this - obviously.

welcome aboard mate

youve just found the best kept secret in sims.:p

01-23-08, 03:17 PM	#1
Max Quad Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northumberland. UK Posts: 10 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where am I? Call me stupid but how do I find out what my position is as a map reference or if I get a message telling me there is a convoy at a given position how do I find it on the charts?

01-23-08, 03:20 PM	#2
snwcrsh Engineer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lübeck Posts: 211 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Scroll out of the map, then the Sector names and numbers like BE38, AM25 etc appear -- the convoy should be marked as a grey icon in the corresponding sector __________________ = CRY PTO = MITSH VBHIZ OSMWG OECEY MLZTO UMDFV TKORD B

01-23-08, 03:27 PM	#3
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	If the message gives you the position in co-ordinates such as 40.05N, 13.22E, then you can either ignore it or look in an atlas. I asked the same question and was told that even if you do go to that area there may well be nothing there, as a lot of messages are auomatically generated. I was also given a web-site that can convert co-ords to your AN** type grid reference. I will have a look for it. __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

01-23-08, 03:30 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Radio messages are just for game immersion. Check your navigation map for true convoy locations (when they are announced of course). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-23-08, 03:34 PM	#5
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	If you want more info, read my question on the subject.. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128268 Hope this gives some enlightenment. __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

01-23-08, 03:39 PM	#6
Max Quad Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northumberland. UK Posts: 10 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks. I'm new to this - obviously.

01-23-08, 03:47 PM	#7
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	No probs, glad to help. __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

01-23-08, 07:04 PM	#9
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	Map references like your patrol grid, or those immersion messages are arranged like the numbers on your phone's buttons. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 above one another in a 3x3 grid. If you get like BC36, the 6 means a similar subdivision of the 3-button. Historically they used 4 subdivision-levels like BE1234 to give precise coordinated. SH3 only uses 2 levels.