DF antenna raised or lowered?

[Samwolf]

Originally Posted by sergbuto

Furthermore, I think the antenna could not be rotated full 360 degrees.

The GWX version rotates halfway and then reverses

[Reece]

Lucky Sh*t!!! Wonder what file causes/fix's this!! Come on Anvart drop a hint .. A big one though! ... Please!

[LGN1]

Hi all,

thanks for the info. I am still wondering if the DF antenna was operated all the time or only when contacts with enemy ships were expected. Anyway, l learned a lot about the DF antenna. Thanks.

Cheers, LGN1

[sergbuto]

Originally Posted by LGN1

Hi all,

thanks for the info. I am still wondering if the DF antenna was operated all the time or only when contacts with enemy ships were expected. Anyway, l learned a lot about the DF antenna. Thanks.

Cheers, LGN1

LGN1,

It is my impression too, that the antenna stayed in the lowered position most of the time but was used more often in the patrol grid assigned to the U-boat.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Samwolf

The GWX version rotates halfway and then reverses

COOL!

[Anvart]

Originally Posted by Venatore

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Radio direction finders of German U-boats in WWII
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The antenna had to be able rotate on its axis. The rotation mainly was by hand, by means of a handle. Picture number 1 shows radio direction finder consisted of receiver (1), loudspeaker (2), loop antenna (3) and a handle (4).

Picture 1: Radio direction finder:

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

COOL!

:rotfl: :rotfl:
1) Radio direction finder antennae rotates by wheel to similarly rotation of a radar antennae.

2) Not all submarines had a direction finder attachment to Keln E-526 (or T9K39 Main).