How to manually input range?

klh · 11-14-07, 07:16 AM

I searched through the forums, but can't find an answer to this one:

How do I set the range dial on the TDC without using the stadimeter? When I first make contact on a target, I get a rough idea of course and speed, from which I can also get AOB. I can set those manually in the TDC. What I would then like to do is set a distance (say 10,000 yards) when the convoy first comes in to visual range, and start the position keeper. That way I could manuever and keep track of when I need to be popping up the scope to refine my solution. Another situation is when the sea state is too high, so I need to guess the range using the scope marks instead of trying to use the stadimeter between waves.

The problem is that on the range dial, all I can set is the mast height. And that doesn't help me because I can't use the stadimeter on a target that I can't really see yet. I haven't been able to figure out how to set the actual range. Am I missing something?

11-14-07, 07:16 AM	#1
klh Der Alte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 227 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	How to manually input range? I searched through the forums, but can't find an answer to this one: How do I set the range dial on the TDC without using the stadimeter? When I first make contact on a target, I get a rough idea of course and speed, from which I can also get AOB. I can set those manually in the TDC. What I would then like to do is set a distance (say 10,000 yards) when the convoy first comes in to visual range, and start the position keeper. That way I could manuever and keep track of when I need to be popping up the scope to refine my solution. Another situation is when the sea state is too high, so I need to guess the range using the scope marks instead of trying to use the stadimeter between waves. The problem is that on the range dial, all I can set is the mast height. And that doesn't help me because I can't use the stadimeter on a target that I can't really see yet. I haven't been able to figure out how to set the actual range. Am I missing something?