ST radar

Jan Kyster · 12-01-10, 01:30 PM

ST-radar?

That's a new one to me?

Here's the manual for US WWII radars: http://www.hnsa.org/doc/radar/index.htm

A google of ST-radar: http://www.google.com/search?q=st-ra...rchBox&ie=&oe=

A Stratosphere Trophosphere radar...? Definitely not on any boat (yet), I'm afraid!

Bubblehead1980 · 12-01-10, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

ST-radar?

That's a new one to me?

Here's the manual for US WWII radars: http://www.hnsa.org/doc/radar/index.htm

A google of ST-radar: http://www.google.com/search?q=st-ra...rchBox&ie=&oe=

A Stratosphere Trophosphere radar...? Definitely not on any boat (yet), I'm afraid!

No, ST was a small radar attatched the attack periscope usually in RL.ST had a short range but enabled quick range reading of target.Came into service in late 44, believe it came standard on Tench class subs, Balaos and Gatos were outfitted with it in 1945.

The TMO mod has ST radar for Tench class submarines on the observation scope.Maybe one day ducimus will make it an upgrade for all subs in late war, that would be ideal.

WernherVonTrapp · 12-01-10, 02:57 PM

Never heard of ST Radar. Doesn't even appear in my WWII radar book. Unless, of course, it is known by a more familiar alias.

Bubblehead1980 · 12-01-10, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WernherVonTrapp

Never heard of ST Radar. Doesn't even appear in my WWII radar book. Unless, of course, it is known by a more familiar alias.

USS Barb had one in 1945.....Fluckey managed to get one as mentioned in his book, used it well.O Kane tried to get one but couldnt as they were new and in short supply in Oct 1944before Tang's last patrol

fred8615 · 12-01-10, 03:21 PM

Here's the info from my Info Boxes mod. The only thing I added was the stuff in Notes: and Info:

ID= UpackSTRadar
NameDisplayable= ST Radar
FunctionalType= UpFTypeSensorPeriscope
UpgradePackSlotType= AdvPeriscope
Type=NULL
UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptionCurrent= NULL, NULL, 0
UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptions1=1944-07-01, 1944-12-31, 3000
UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptions2=1945-01-01, NULL, 1500
IDLinkUpgradePackElements= ObsPeriscopeST
Info=Maximum Detection Range for:|Battleships - 5 miles|Cruisers - 5 miles|Destroyers - 3 miles|Submarine - 3 miles
Notes=Perisocope mounted for tracking and attacking targets while submerged and in very low visibility. Has provisions for IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe) capability.

WernherVonTrapp · 12-01-10, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

USS Barb had one in 1945.....Fluckey managed to get one as mentioned in his book, used it well.O Kane tried to get one but couldnt as they were new and in short supply in Oct 1944before Tang's last patrol

Perhaps it was also known by an SCR type? There were a lot of radar systems that went by more than one name/acronym depending on what branch of service was using it, and for what purpose.
I did find a reference to it on the USS Pampanito website. Now I gotta find out more about this. Either it isn't in my book or, just isn't in the index and goes by some different name. Too many pages to flip through again. Anyone have any good reference points to start from?
Ah, OK, just learned a little more about it. It was incorporated into the SV radar system and used a morse code key to activate it. The code key, I believe, was located on the periscope and it sent out a short radar pulse. I'm still checking on it though.

Takao · 12-01-10, 04:34 PM

Specs for the ST radar can be found here: http://www.maritime.org/radio-st.htm

Norman Friedman's "US Submarines through 1945 gives production starting in July 1944, by March, 1945, 139 sets had be delivered and 95 sets installed. IIRC, the set was first installed November, 1944.

The USS Lionfish had an ST set on her first war patrol, March 19, 1945.
http://www.battleshipcove.org/ss298-warpatrol1.htm

You could also try a forum search, the ST was mentioned several times 2007-08.

Platapus · 12-01-10, 07:37 PM

To help you with your research, the type of periscope the ST was mounted on was called

93KN-36/3.75

You could try researching on that term.

Gibus · 12-02-10, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Takao

Specs for the ST radar can be found here:

The USS Lionfish had an ST set on her first war patrol, March 19, 1945.

Excellent. Thank you for all response.

12-01-10, 02:57 PM	#3
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Never heard of ST Radar. Doesn't even appear in my WWII radar book. Unless, of course, it is known by a more familiar alias. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

12-01-10, 03:21 PM	#5
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	Here's the info from my Info Boxes mod. The only thing I added was the stuff in Notes: and Info: ID= UpackSTRadar NameDisplayable= ST Radar FunctionalType= UpFTypeSensorPeriscope UpgradePackSlotType= AdvPeriscope Type=NULL UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptionCurrent= NULL, NULL, 0 UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptions1=1944-07-01, 1944-12-31, 3000 UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptions2=1945-01-01, NULL, 1500 IDLinkUpgradePackElements= ObsPeriscopeST Info=Maximum Detection Range for:\|Battleships - <b>5 miles</b>\|Cruisers - <b>5 miles</b>\|Destroyers - <b>3 miles</b>\|Submarine - <b>3 miles</b> Notes=Perisocope mounted for tracking and attacking targets while submerged and in very low visibility. Has provisions for IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe) capability. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone.

12-01-10, 07:37 PM	#8
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,399 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	To help you with your research, the type of periscope the ST was mounted on was called 93KN-36/3.75 You could try researching on that term. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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12-01-10, 01:30 PM	#1
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	ST-radar? That's a new one to me? Here's the manual for US WWII radars: http://www.hnsa.org/doc/radar/index.htm A google of ST-radar: http://www.google.com/search?q=st-ra...rchBox&ie=&oe= A Stratosphere Trophosphere radar...? Definitely not on any boat (yet), I'm afraid!

12-01-10, 04:34 PM	#7
Takao Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 244 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Specs for the ST radar can be found here: http://www.maritime.org/radio-st.htm Norman Friedman's "US Submarines through 1945 gives production starting in July 1944, by March, 1945, 139 sets had be delivered and 95 sets installed. IIRC, the set was first installed November, 1944. The USS Lionfish had an ST set on her first war patrol, March 19, 1945. http://www.battleshipcove.org/ss298-warpatrol1.htm You could also try a forum search, the ST was mentioned several times 2007-08.