Radar Useage 1944+

silentwayIII · 03-07-07, 10:16 PM

Although my submarine is equipped with a radar set, when is advisable to use it? I'm concerned about my radar signal being picked up, but at the same time, I've had several very narrow escapes from aircraft that were not using radar, or their sets were turned off and they got awfully close to me before they were spotted.

Currently, I always turn my radar set off. If I were to leave it on, and something was picked up in the distance, does the radioman notify me or not? The late war radar detector works fine and usually there is ample time to dive, but, I'm concerned about the aircraft who don't have theirs on.

I thank you in advance for your help.

Letum · 03-07-07, 11:17 PM

I only use radar in fog.

What TC do you cruise at? High TC may explain why aircraft are only spotted when they are close.

silentwayIII · 03-07-07, 11:41 PM

I only travel at 128 max...at night. Daylight 64 max. I tried using the radar after a save. Got an aircraft warning from my radioman..long range. The aircraft (2 fighters) were only about 10k away when I got the warning.

Ironically, it was the same time that the aircraft were spotted by my conning tower crew.

Seems that the range is very short for the radar!

Mooncatt · 03-08-07, 07:36 AM

ive only had the pleasure of having radar once

and that was because i started a career in 1944!!!! i used it when the weather was bad i.e fog other than that i turn it off leave it on you may as well paint your sub bright pink with yellow spots and have a mass party on board to make as much noise as possible.

Keelbuster · 03-08-07, 07:56 AM

I've never had a use for radar. When I've tried it it's about a 15 degree cone off the front of the boat, which is almost useless - like a spotlight. Even when I've known there's been a ship out there, it's never given me info that a hydrophone check couldn't. And I'm not big on cruising around the atlantic with a electromagnetic loudspeaker on. I do subscribe to active sonar, for lone merchants, or merchant-only convoys. A couple of pings beats fumbling around with the stadimeter and rec manual.

Kb

melnibonian · 03-08-07, 08:52 AM

Radar can be really useful especially in bad weather conditions. Be really careful though if you are close to enemy ships as they can detect you via your electromagnetic signals.

03-07-07, 10:16 PM	#1
silentwayIII Electrician's Mate Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 135 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	Radar Useage 1944+ Although my submarine is equipped with a radar set, when is advisable to use it? I'm concerned about my radar signal being picked up, but at the same time, I've had several very narrow escapes from aircraft that were not using radar, or their sets were turned off and they got awfully close to me before they were spotted. Currently, I always turn my radar set off. If I were to leave it on, and something was picked up in the distance, does the radioman notify me or not? The late war radar detector works fine and usually there is ample time to dive, but, I'm concerned about the aircraft who don't have theirs on. I thank you in advance for your help.

03-07-07, 11:17 PM	#2
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I only use radar in fog. What TC do you cruise at? High TC may explain why aircraft are only spotted when they are close. __________________

03-08-07, 07:36 AM	#4
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	ive only had the pleasure of having radar once and that was because i started a career in 1944!!!! i used it when the weather was bad i.e fog other than that i turn it off leave it on you may as well paint your sub bright pink with yellow spots and have a mass party on board to make as much noise as possible. __________________

03-08-07, 07:56 AM	#5
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I've never had a use for radar. When I've tried it it's about a 15 degree cone off the front of the boat, which is almost useless - like a spotlight. Even when I've known there's been a ship out there, it's never given me info that a hydrophone check couldn't. And I'm not big on cruising around the atlantic with a electromagnetic loudspeaker on. I do subscribe to active sonar, for lone merchants, or merchant-only convoys. A couple of pings beats fumbling around with the stadimeter and rec manual. Kb __________________

03-08-07, 08:52 AM	#6
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Radar can be really useful especially in bad weather conditions. Be really careful though if you are close to enemy ships as they can detect you via your electromagnetic signals. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

03-07-07, 11:41 PM	#3
silentwayIII Electrician's Mate Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 135 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	I only travel at 128 max...at night. Daylight 64 max. I tried using the radar after a save. Got an aircraft warning from my radioman..long range. The aircraft (2 fighters) were only about 10k away when I got the warning. Ironically, it was the same time that the aircraft were spotted by my conning tower crew. Seems that the range is very short for the radar!