Switching to manual by iteself

Sharkey · 05-02-13, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireftr18

While in the office, look to the left. There is a radio on the shelf. Click on it to change the options. The options in the main menu don't take for careers.

Theres something else I didnt know!

hatemf90 · 05-02-13, 08:54 AM

ok fair enough... another question, how do i read the map? when it says there will be a target 0730N, 110E, where is that exactly?

Sailor Steve · 05-02-13, 09:08 AM

Latitude and Longitude coordinates are along the top of the map (East-West) and the right side (North-South).

hatemf90 · 05-02-13, 09:12 AM

Ok but I dont see 0730 on the north south scale

Sailor Steve · 05-02-13, 09:21 AM

Interesting. There is no 0730. 73 N 110 E is up in northern Russia. 07.30 N 110 E, however, is in the ocean between Vietnam and Malaysia.
http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html

MetalMania · 05-02-13, 11:00 AM

Remember also that the coordinates are being given in degrees and minutes, so in your example I'm guessing it's 7 degrees, 30 minutes N. Each degree is divided into 60 'minutes', so 07 30' N is halfway between 7 and 8 degrees. If you can't see that on the map, either zoom out more to see a broader range of degrees on the degree scales or find the general area and then zoom in to get a more precise view of the reported area. Depending on your options configuration, when a contact report comes in there will be a red symbol placed on the map at the location. You can click on the symbol and it will show the time, direction, and general speed that was reported. You can then try to match the time next to the map symbol to the time of the radio report to see if you're looking at the right one.

Most of the time, those reports will be so far away they won't really have any impact on your patrol. However, if any of them are heading in the direction of where I'm going or if our paths cross, I will plot a rough line based on the reported course and speed and then project my own position at that time to see if they might coincide. If they're 1500 miles away when the report comes in, it's probably not of much use to you. But if they're only a couple hundred miles away, you might be able to plot an intercept course to an area of possible contact if it doesn't take you too far off your intended course. On my current patrol for example, there have been several reports of task forces heading to and from my patrol area. I haven't been there long enough yet, but based on those reports I'm expecting to possibly encounter more military shipping than usual.

Sailor Steve · 05-02-13, 11:21 AM

Very good explanation, MM. Thanks for adding that.

05-02-13, 09:08 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Latitude and Longitude coordinates are along the top of the map (East-West) and the right side (North-South). __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-02-13, 09:21 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Interesting. There is no 0730. 73 N 110 E is up in northern Russia. 07.30 N 110 E, however, is in the ocean between Vietnam and Malaysia. http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-02-13, 11:21 AM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Very good explanation, MM. Thanks for adding that. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-02-13, 08:54 AM	#2
hatemf90 Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	ok fair enough... another question, how do i read the map? when it says there will be a target 0730N, 110E, where is that exactly?

05-02-13, 09:12 AM	#4
hatemf90 Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Ok but I dont see 0730 on the north south scale

05-02-13, 11:00 AM	#6
MetalMania Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rhode Island, USA Posts: 23 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Remember also that the coordinates are being given in degrees and minutes, so in your example I'm guessing it's 7 degrees, 30 minutes N. Each degree is divided into 60 'minutes', so 07 30' N is halfway between 7 and 8 degrees. If you can't see that on the map, either zoom out more to see a broader range of degrees on the degree scales or find the general area and then zoom in to get a more precise view of the reported area. Depending on your options configuration, when a contact report comes in there will be a red symbol placed on the map at the location. You can click on the symbol and it will show the time, direction, and general speed that was reported. You can then try to match the time next to the map symbol to the time of the radio report to see if you're looking at the right one. Most of the time, those reports will be so far away they won't really have any impact on your patrol. However, if any of them are heading in the direction of where I'm going or if our paths cross, I will plot a rough line based on the reported course and speed and then project my own position at that time to see if they might coincide. If they're 1500 miles away when the report comes in, it's probably not of much use to you. But if they're only a couple hundred miles away, you might be able to plot an intercept course to an area of possible contact if it doesn't take you too far off your intended course. On my current patrol for example, there have been several reports of task forces heading to and from my patrol area. I haven't been there long enough yet, but based on those reports I'm expecting to possibly encounter more military shipping than usual.