Radar Useage 1944+

Keelbuster · 03-08-07, 07:56 AM

I've never had a use for radar. When I've tried it it's about a 15 degree cone off the front of the boat, which is almost useless - like a spotlight. Even when I've known there's been a ship out there, it's never given me info that a hydrophone check couldn't. And I'm not big on cruising around the atlantic with a electromagnetic loudspeaker on. I do subscribe to active sonar, for lone merchants, or merchant-only convoys. A couple of pings beats fumbling around with the stadimeter and rec manual.

Kb

03-08-07, 07:56 AM	#5
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I've never had a use for radar. When I've tried it it's about a 15 degree cone off the front of the boat, which is almost useless - like a spotlight. Even when I've known there's been a ship out there, it's never given me info that a hydrophone check couldn't. And I'm not big on cruising around the atlantic with a electromagnetic loudspeaker on. I do subscribe to active sonar, for lone merchants, or merchant-only convoys. A couple of pings beats fumbling around with the stadimeter and rec manual. Kb __________________