Sonar Wont Come On...

Aldwyn · 06-25-07, 05:40 PM

Ok, so what am I missing here? I cant get my sonar to turn on... no matter what course I am running. Couldn't do it in the training (though it said to use sonar), and also couldn't turn it on in career mode (though I spent points to buy sonar for my boat).

What am I missing?

Thanks!
Aldwyn

vatek · 06-25-07, 05:42 PM

Are you sure it's not radar you're talking about?

All boats in SH4 have sonar, you don't (and can't) buy it or any upgrades to it.

SteamWake · 06-25-07, 06:54 PM

Umm sonar is always on.

you have to go to it to hear it. Rotate it using the home and end keys.

Capt. Shark Bait · 06-25-07, 07:57 PM

you also need to be below a certain depth, usually about 55'

SteamWake · 06-26-07, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Shark Bait

you also need to be below a certain depth, usually about 55'

Well... actually... depending on your ownship's speed, sea state, and other conditions I have been able to follow contacts at periscope depth.

But as a general rule it is best to take soundings below periscope depth or deeper.

wetwarev7 · 06-26-07, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Aldwyn

Ok, so what am I missing here? I cant get my sonar to turn on...
What am I missing?

Thanks!
Aldwyn

That's the toaster, Aldwyn, you've wandered into the galley again.....

Aldwyn · 06-26-07, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wetwarev7

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Originally Posted by Aldwyn

Ok, so what am I missing here? I cant get my sonar to turn on...
What am I missing?

Thanks!
Aldwyn

That's the toaster, Aldwyn, you've wandered into the galley again.....

Damn that crack pipe! Gotta learn to put it down!!

Yes, I mean radar.

I bought radar, but cant seem to get it to turn on... I have read about the bug where it will not work when at certin headings, but it doesnt matter where I am pointing... it just dont work!

SteamWake · 06-27-07, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Aldwyn

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Originally Posted by wetwarev7

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Originally Posted by Aldwyn

Ok, so what am I missing here? I cant get my sonar to turn on...
What am I missing?

Thanks!
Aldwyn

That's the toaster, Aldwyn, you've wandered into the galley again.....

Damn that crack pipe! Gotta learn to put it down!!

Yes, I mean radar.

I bought radar, but cant seem to get it to turn on... I have read about the bug where it will not work when at certin headings, but it doesnt matter where I am pointing... it just dont work!

Uhhh did you install one ?

You have to 'buy' one while in port and have it 'installed'.

Oh and some subs cannot be fitted with radar period.

Just because you see a scope in the CC doesent mean its attached to anything.

wetwarev7 · 06-27-07, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Just because you see a scope in the CC doesent mean its attached to anything.

Yep. In the early part of the war, those are actually the clothes washing machines!

Aldwyn · 06-27-07, 10:59 AM

Might be a bug... Here is my screen shot of my sub. BTW, it's March of '42.

Note that I have SD radar... It's also an upgrade option on the choices to the left. But if I select SD radar from the choice, it says this sub cant take that package.

Yet, you can see I have it.

So I think a bug ate my renown points, letting me choose SD radar when it shouldnt have let me!

SteamWake · 06-27-07, 11:28 AM

Surface search (SJ) radar is not available for that sub. Note it says "empty" but there is no selection available to you on the left.

SD radar is passive.

Here is a good thread on this topic might learn something here

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=107947

Aldwyn · 06-27-07, 03:40 PM

OK, I get two things from that thread... even though there are two radar stations, they are both surface radar? And also, the radar is broken as of patch 1.2.

I am not even getting aircraft reports from radar... only visual contact reports for aircraft. ("Aircraft Spotted!" as in SH III rather then the crewman telling me there is a contact)

Thanks!
Aldwyn

06-25-07, 05:40 PM	#1
Aldwyn Nub Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbia, Md Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sonar Wont Come On... Ok, so what am I missing here? I cant get my sonar to turn on... no matter what course I am running. Couldn't do it in the training (though it said to use sonar), and also couldn't turn it on in career mode (though I spent points to buy sonar for my boat). What am I missing? Thanks! Aldwyn

06-25-07, 07:57 PM	#4
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06-25-07, 05:42 PM	#2
vatek Sailor man Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 44 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Are you sure it's not radar you're talking about? All boats in SH4 have sonar, you don't (and can't) buy it or any upgrades to it.

06-25-07, 06:54 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Umm sonar is always on. you have to go to it to hear it. Rotate it using the home and end keys.

06-27-07, 10:59 AM	#10
Aldwyn Nub Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbia, Md Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Might be a bug... Here is my screen shot of my sub. BTW, it's March of '42. Note that I have SD radar... It's also an upgrade option on the choices to the left. But if I select SD radar from the choice, it says this sub cant take that package. Yet, you can see I have it. So I think a bug ate my renown points, letting me choose SD radar when it shouldnt have let me!

06-27-07, 11:28 AM	#11
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Surface search (SJ) radar is not available for that sub. Note it says "empty" but there is no selection available to you on the left. SD radar is passive. Here is a good thread on this topic might learn something here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=107947

06-27-07, 03:40 PM	#12
Aldwyn Nub Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbia, Md Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OK, I get two things from that thread... even though there are two radar stations, they are both surface radar? And also, the radar is broken as of patch 1.2. I am not even getting aircraft reports from radar... only visual contact reports for aircraft. ("Aircraft Spotted!" as in SH III rather then the crewman telling me there is a contact) Thanks! Aldwyn