Unable to turn a air search RADAR on an S-18

jdkbph · 07-13-07, 05:12 PM

Confused....

If this is the case, what is the A scope doing there right next to the PPI? SJ didn't use both at the same time, did it? If so, why?

Are we sure this isn't just another workaround like the magnetic/impact switch on the torpedo panel? Maybe they couldn't get it working right in the time alotted so they hard coded a half assed compromise.

The idea of sailing around all the time with a "searchlight" blaring out your location to anyone with a directional antenna and a ham radio just seems ludicrous.

And to compund matters we have the interesting option presented to us to install a piece of equipment while in port that might not work for several months or a year.

Somethin ain't right here.

JD

07-13-07, 05:12 PM	#8
jdkbph Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 508 Downloads: 104 Uploads: 0	Confused.... If this is the case, what is the A scope doing there right next to the PPI? SJ didn't use both at the same time, did it? If so, why? Are we sure this isn't just another workaround like the magnetic/impact switch on the torpedo panel? Maybe they couldn't get it working right in the time alotted so they hard coded a half assed compromise. The idea of sailing around all the time with a "searchlight" blaring out your location to anyone with a directional antenna and a ham radio just seems ludicrous. And to compund matters we have the interesting option presented to us to install a piece of equipment while in port that might not work for several months or a year. Somethin ain't right here. JD