basic GWX question

sharp___edge · 09-30-09, 01:56 AM

most of the time throughout patrols, i receive a lot of radio reports about where convoys are. but they are always "AL-3447" or "AM-2312".

all grids shown in SH3 navigation are 2 digits. so how come they keep giving me 4 digits?

am i supposed to take the first and the third digit to identify the square grid, followed by the second and fourth digit to zero in on the contact??

OrangeYoshi · 09-30-09, 02:06 AM

Aye matey. Just put another 9-square grid inside AL34, and pick out where the next 4 would be, then make another grid and pick out where the 7 would be.

The numbers only denote ever decreasing grid sizes.

Fluffysheap · 09-30-09, 02:16 AM

If you look at the pull-down GWX map (that has all the convoy routes on it) you can see how the sub-grids are arranged... there's a legend at the bottom right of the map. But basically, it's pretty simple, the third number is a subgrid and the fourth number is a sub-subgrid. Take your sub to the sub-subgrid and scrub some schlubs.

sharp___edge · 09-30-09, 03:41 AM

alright guys. i was confused for a moment at 4 digit bearings. but now, i understand.

thanks!!

Dowly · 09-30-09, 07:41 AM

http://www.uboat.net/maps/grid.html

And welcome aboard!

Jimbuna · 09-30-09, 07:44 AM

Welcome aboard Kaleun

The radio messages in the main are for immersion purposes only.....you don't need to pay them too much attention.

Sailor Steve · 09-30-09, 10:56 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Get SH4 Gold - its maps go right down to the 4-digit subgrids.

But then you wouldn't have GWX. Not much of a trade-off, really, but it is easier to understand.

Never mind. Just follow the directions already given and you'll get it in no time.

09-30-09, 01:56 AM	#1
sharp___edge Nub Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	basic GWX question most of the time throughout patrols, i receive a lot of radio reports about where convoys are. but they are always "AL-3447" or "AM-2312". all grids shown in SH3 navigation are 2 digits. so how come they keep giving me 4 digits? am i supposed to take the first and the third digit to identify the square grid, followed by the second and fourth digit to zero in on the contact??

09-30-09, 02:06 AM	#2
OrangeYoshi Gunner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In your computer screen Posts: 100 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Aye matey. Just put another 9-square grid inside AL34, and pick out where the next 4 would be, then make another grid and pick out where the 7 would be. The numbers only denote ever decreasing grid sizes. __________________ OrangeYoshi

09-30-09, 07:44 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard Kaleun The radio messages in the main are for immersion purposes only.....you don't need to pay them too much attention. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-30-09, 10:56 AM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! Get SH4 Gold - its maps go right down to the 4-digit subgrids. But then you wouldn't have GWX. Not much of a trade-off, really, but it is easier to understand. Never mind. Just follow the directions already given and you'll get it in no time. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-30-09, 02:16 AM	#3
Fluffysheap Bosun Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 63 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	If you look at the pull-down GWX map (that has all the convoy routes on it) you can see how the sub-grids are arranged... there's a legend at the bottom right of the map. But basically, it's pretty simple, the third number is a subgrid and the fourth number is a sub-subgrid. Take your sub to the sub-subgrid and scrub some schlubs.

09-30-09, 03:41 AM	#4
sharp___edge Nub Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	alright guys. i was confused for a moment at 4 digit bearings. but now, i understand. thanks!!

09-30-09, 07:41 AM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	http://www.uboat.net/maps/grid.html And welcome aboard!