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Old 11-27-16, 04:37 AM   #1
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Default how far away can the "measure keel depth" ping be heard?

I want to check the keel depth but there are already destroyers nearby. How far away can the destroyers hear this ping sound?

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Old 12-08-16, 05:33 AM   #2
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Can someone give me a rough esstimate of kilometers? Is 10km too close? Or 30km? I have no idea.

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Old 12-08-16, 06:10 AM   #3
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I wish I knew, I was testing that my self before my Sh4 took a poop, but for now I know they will pick it up at 10km haven't tested any more till I can get my game up and running. I hope the guys here can help. Best of luck mate
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Old 12-29-16, 05:57 PM   #4
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A destroyer can hear your ping from 5 to 10 km at least, depending on the ship's size.
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Old 12-30-16, 02:40 AM   #5
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Very good to know, Thanks alot!!!
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