Screw sounds: closing/moving away

[mike_espo]

Originally Posted by scandium

No prob. Its rather amazing how inept the hydrophone operators can be (even qualified Chief Warrant Officer NCOs): I've sat at 20 m depth with the engines stopped, listening to the screws of an approaching ship only to have my hydrophone operator snap "No Sound Contact!" when I pass the headphones back... its enough to make you want to slap him silly.

I know your pain!

I guess the radioman qual is worthless....