Radar

[robj250]

Hmmm. I submitted this thread and it did not show up, so I'm asking it again.

In what year does radar become available for the IXB?

Rob

[melnibonian]

I'm not 100% sure Rob but I think at some point in mid-1943 U-Boats are equiped with radar.

[robj250]

Originally Posted by melnibonian

I'm not 100% sure Rob but I think at some point in mid-1943 U-Boats are equiped with radar.

Thanks Mel

Rob

[melnibonian]

Rob if you need more detailed information on the radar check this out http://www.uboat.net/technical/radar.htm

[IrischKapitan]

Ye but the first radar is fixed, which if you dont mind me saying so is pretty crappy, get the metox before you get radar!!!

[robj250]

Originally Posted by IrischKapitan

Ye but the first radar is fixed, which if you dont mind me saying so is pretty crappy, get the metox before you get radar!!!

What's the metox and how does it work and when is it available?

Rob

[abel29a]

The Metox is a radar warning device. Whenever your boat is painted by a radar beam it alerts you to that fact. Excellent for avoiding AC as they will broadcast their presence long before being in visual range. It's also excellent for attacking convoys, as you can see the escorts radarsignals and manouver into position without even establishing visual contact with the convoy. Should be available March/April 1943.

I've found the radar detector in combination with the Allies insistence of putting radars on everything that floats or flies, and always keeping the sets transmitting, makes for a much easier job for a Kaleun. No more missing contacts just beyond your visual range, no more getting jumped by AC. And the wealth of tactical information the allied escorts give away without detecting you (as long as you stay beyond the effective echo range) is staggering.

The Metox (and later, improved detection devices) are very usefull all the time, whereas the radar - not so much. (I usually dont even install them anymore, because of the always-on-after-reload bug....)

[robj250]

Okay, great. I am presently in 1941 May. Does anyone know how I can make SH3 Commander change the year from 41 to 43?

Rob

[abel29a]

Yes, between patrols set the Days in Port field to 600-700 days, then your next patrol will be roughly two years later.

[robj250]

Originally Posted by abel29a

The Metox is a radar warning device. Whenever your boat is painted by a radar beam it alerts you to that fact. Excellent for avoiding AC as they will broadcast their presence long before being in visual range. It's also excellent for attacking convoys, as you can see the escorts radarsignals and manouver into position without even establishing visual contact with the convoy. Should be available March/April 1943.

I've found the radar detector in combination with the Allies insistence of putting radars on everything that floats or flies, and always keeping the sets transmitting, makes for a much easier job for a Kaleun. No more missing contacts just beyond your visual range, no more getting jumped by AC. And the wealth of tactical information the allied escorts give away without detecting you (as long as you stay beyond the effective echo range) is staggering.

The Metox (and later, improved detection devices) are very usefull all the time, whereas the radar - not so much. (I usually dont even install them anymore, because of the always-on-after-reload bug....)

I could not find "Metox" in the upgrades, but I did find :Sonar Coating" and I applied that, but I did that after selecting radar S-Gerat. After I left port, I clicked on radar and it was darkened out. Any reason why? Is it a bug?

I upgraded everything available in Mar 13, '43

Rob

Oh, by the way, on the flag chart there is N which is Neutral (English), A which is Allies (English), then a German word which I cannot read with an X behind it. These are at the top of the chart. I assume the X means "Axis" or German ships?

Also, I was assigned a patrol down by Cuba. Is an IXB able to get there and back without running out of fuel? I wasn't sure so I had Commander change it.

[robj250]

Originally Posted by abel29a

Yes, between patrols set the Days in Port field to 600-700 days, then your next patrol will be roughly two years later.

I did that. It took me three times returning to base from the old 41 year before I got the 1943.

Question regarding torpedoes: What is a TIII Ge?

I use Wolfies Tweak to set my torpedo load but when I start the game using Commander, it cancels what my torpedo load was that I chose using Wolfies Tweak. Does anyone know how I can get around this problem?

Rob