PK help, I’m rusty!

ESPY · 03-28-24, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

question: with the target zig-zagging, why not set the Mk14 to high speed?

Well I haven’t done the math on it but firing from 3,300 yards at the angle I was at, I was assuming would push the 4,500 yd limit on fast. I will definitely take a closer look though. But I’m also pretty sure he no longer zz’d once he resumed course.

Can you explain the reason for needing to turn off the PK? That seems counter-intuitive to me.

Thanks!
ESPY

propbeanie · 03-29-24, 01:33 PM

The PK is "Position Keeper", so it remembers your first shot done with it set to "on"... turn it off, and then back on for the next shot, so that it updates the angles.

ESPY · 03-29-24, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by propbeanie

The PK is "Position Keeper", so it remembers your first shot done with it set to "on"... turn it off, and then back on for the next shot, so that it updates the angles.

Ok, but this was my first shot with the PK. Missed part of a a non-PK shot, re-engaged attempting a PK shot…

propbeanie · 03-29-24, 08:41 PM

I should have said "bearing / range measurement... If you do not "Lock" on the target, and turn on PK, the PK will remember the last set of data input to it. You move the scope, but the angles don't change. If you don't engage the PK, the angles will change when you move the scope... if you do engage the PK, you could move your scope for your next measurement, turn the PK off, then turn it back on and it would update the angles, but you have to shoot when you turn on the PK in that situation, else don't turn it back on, or you'll have that set of bearing stuck in the TDC... I said that in about twice (at least) the words needed... sigh - sorry.

ESPY · 03-30-24, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by propbeanie

I should have said "bearing / range measurement... If you do not "Lock" on the target, and turn on PK, the PK will remember the last set of data input to it. You move the scope, but the angles don't change. If you don't engage the PK, the angles will change when you move the scope... if you do engage the PK, you could move your scope for your next measurement, turn the PK off, then turn it back on and it would update the angles, but you have to shoot when you turn on the PK in that situation, else don't turn it back on, or you'll have that set of bearing stuck in the TDC... I said that in about twice (at least) the words needed... sigh - sorry.

Yep, I think I’m following lol.

In this attempt I was locked on the target and was sending range and bearing from sonar while PK was ON. Do I have to turn off the PK to send updates to it?

03-29-24, 01:33 PM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	The PK is "Position Keeper", so it remembers your first shot done with it set to "on"... turn it off, and then back on for the next shot, so that it updates the angles. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

03-29-24, 08:41 PM	#4
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	I should have said "bearing / range measurement... If you do not "Lock" on the target, and turn on PK, the PK will remember the last set of data input to it. You move the scope, but the angles don't change. If you don't engage the PK, the angles will change when you move the scope... if you do engage the PK, you could move your scope for your next measurement, turn the PK off, then turn it back on and it would update the angles, but you have to shoot when you turn on the PK in that situation, else don't turn it back on, or you'll have that set of bearing stuck in the TDC... I said that in about twice (at least) the words needed... sigh - sorry. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna