what happened to 'an illustrated version of the hunt'

robj250 · 07-06-06, 01:17 PM

Yes, I was lucky enough to down load both versions, the text & picture version and the pdf version. But I am really having problems with it. Some of you guys know that I have an incurable brain disease which most of the time makes it impossible for me to understand something that you guys have no problems with.

Now here is my problem. The "Hunt or whatever it is called" and the "Using Map Tools Revised" used examples using a large scale map. (which I have printed out in a binder) All my contacts (reported by radio) are either at a scale of 125 or 250 km. Therefore I have problems with steps 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Could someone out there give me a simple explanation on these steps which I find confusing. I really need the help 'cause I have to try to do it on a printed sheet, using calipers, ruler in mm, protractor, calculator, etc. Therefore after receiving a radio message regarding a "large convoy" I have to take a 'snap' of the screen showing both my sub and the convoy, print it out and then try to work out a solution.

Also, is there anyway to find out my sub's actual course.

I've been doing all these calculations ever since I started my 1st patrol and now I'm on my 42nd. That's a lot of work, phew.

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07-06-06, 01:17 PM	#5
robj250 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Hardy, BC, Canada 75 yo with M.S. & C.O.P.D. & heart problems Posts: 1,930 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Yes, I was lucky enough to down load both versions, the text & picture version and the pdf version. But I am really having problems with it. Some of you guys know that I have an incurable brain disease which most of the time makes it impossible for me to understand something that you guys have no problems with. Now here is my problem. The "Hunt or whatever it is called" and the "Using Map Tools Revised" used examples using a large scale map. (which I have printed out in a binder) All my contacts (reported by radio) are either at a scale of 125 or 250 km. Therefore I have problems with steps 3, 4, 5, and 6. Could someone out there give me a simple explanation on these steps which I find confusing. I really need the help 'cause I have to try to do it on a printed sheet, using calipers, ruler in mm, protractor, calculator, etc. Therefore after receiving a radio message regarding a "large convoy" I have to take a 'snap' of the screen showing both my sub and the convoy, print it out and then try to work out a solution. Also, is there anyway to find out my sub's actual course. I've been doing all these calculations ever since I started my 1st patrol and now I'm on my 42nd. That's a lot of work, phew.