1st generation U-boat radar

Gaijin · 09-09-10, 05:59 PM

Haven't used it myself for a long time, but from what I remember, it is activated automatically when you surface. You need to go to sonar/radar menu and tell your man to switch it off.

If you don't, you're going to start being very popular with the RAF, from about 20km out of port onwards, as well as being target number 1 for any DD's in your vicinity.

(Yes, in terms of giving away your location, the emissions are pretty much the equivalent of having a neon sign on your bridge).

I don't bother equipping it, but that's just a personal choice.

Gerald · 09-09-10, 06:09 PM

The first radar had its limits, you had to steer the boat at any angle for optimal contact,and it was extremely sensitive to high waves, the next generation where you had 360 degrees which was much better, but the radar does not need to be on all the time, when there is a risk of revealing your position

K-61 · 09-09-10, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the advice, guys. I'll pay more attention to the new radar next patrol.

Gerald · 09-09-10, 09:40 PM

Good luck!

09-09-10, 10:03 PM

Not to add anything shocking but, the allies did not have radar detectors.

They didn't need them as there radar could pick up a uboat at greater ranges than the uboats max radar range. There are no concealment penalties for leaving your radar on.

Gerald · 09-09-10, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Snestorm

Not to add anything shocking but, the allies did not have radar detectors.

They didn't need them as there radar could pick up a uboat at greater ranges than the uboats max radar range. There are no concealment penalties for leaving your radar on.

ASV radars,which basically works the same way, with regard to pulses so then you can say to them indirectly, "had it" even if it was radar etc.

ediko · 09-10-10, 11:22 AM

K-61 seem we are playing in the same time. I too play DiD and make a new Kaleun at the exact same date my old one died and I too just got my first radar

09-09-10, 05:59 PM	#1
Gaijin Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ireland. Posts: 102 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Haven't used it myself for a long time, but from what I remember, it is activated automatically when you surface. You need to go to sonar/radar menu and tell your man to switch it off. If you don't, you're going to start being very popular with the RAF, from about 20km out of port onwards, as well as being target number 1 for any DD's in your vicinity. (Yes, in terms of giving away your location, the emissions are pretty much the equivalent of having a neon sign on your bridge). I don't bother equipping it, but that's just a personal choice. __________________ SH3 1.4/GWX Gold/SH Commander Thallium/84% Realism

09-09-10, 06:09 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	The first radar had its limits, you had to steer the boat at any angle for optimal contact,and it was extremely sensitive to high waves, the next generation where you had 360 degrees which was much better, but the radar does not need to be on all the time, when there is a risk of revealing your position __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-09-10, 09:28 PM	#3
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the advice, guys. I'll pay more attention to the new radar next patrol. __________________

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Good luck! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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09-09-10, 10:03 PM	#5
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Not to add anything shocking but, the allies did not have radar detectors. They didn't need them as there radar could pick up a uboat at greater ranges than the uboats max radar range. There are no concealment penalties for leaving your radar on.

09-10-10, 11:22 AM	#7
ediko Electrician's Mate Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Latvia Posts: 137 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	K-61 seem we are playing in the same time. I too play DiD and make a new Kaleun at the exact same date my old one died and I too just got my first radar