I have a dilema

Manjushaka · 07-09-08, 11:57 AM

Now I'm playing 1.4 with RFB. Everything with RFB is great except the range finder. When I use it to find range to anything, it give me the wrong range, simple as that. I was trying to determine the range to a freighter last night, and it it gave me the wrong range. When I go to the attack map, the white cross which should be on the sillouhette on the freighter, was way short. I took a few more ranges over a period of few minutes, and the range still did not improve. Then to confirm my suspicion that it's wrong, I went to the big map and took the range with the ruler. I manually inputed the figure into the rangefinder and sent it off the the TDC, opened up the attack map again, and yep, the white cross was on the sillouhette. The rangefinder was off by a good 300 metres.
And since the modders said the only provide support to those with 1.5, what can I do now?
Before I can figure it out, I think I'm gonna give TM a go.

kylesplanet · 07-09-08, 12:02 PM

This is a guess but are you using imperial measurements or metric? I would bet that everything in RFB is imperial because it is a realism mod. :hmm:

ReallyDedPoet · 07-09-08, 12:05 PM

See this thread for some nice reasons to get 1.5:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=139080

Also, not properly identifying your target can affect your range as well. Are you using your p\k, as this helps in the process as it tracks both your boat's movements and that of your targets, allowing you to make adjustments accordingly.

RDP

Mush Martin · 07-09-08, 12:09 PM

I use 1.4 with RFB still

what I do is use the observation scope at normal power

that works.
M

Manjushaka · 07-09-08, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kylesplanet

This is a guess but are you using imperial measurements or metric? I would bet that everything in RFB is imperial because it is a realism mod. :hmm:

I'm using metric. But hey surely they would've picked it up and corrected it if that's what caused it.

Manjushaka · 07-09-08, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

See this thread for some nice reasons to get 1.5:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=139080

Also, not properly identifying your target can affect your range as well. Are you using your p\k, as this helps in the process as it tracks both your boat's movements and that of your targets, allowing you to make adjustments accordingly.

RDP

No, I'm IDing correctly. Why? Just to make sure, I ran a test in the torpedo training mission. Unless the cruiser is not the upgraded Mogami, then there's something wrong with the rangefinder.

Manjushaka · 07-09-08, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mush Martin

I use 1.4 with RFB still

what I do is use the observation scope at normal power

that works.
M

So do you mean when you zoom, you get the same problem as me?

Peto · 07-09-08, 01:04 PM

HI Mush. Make sure you are using the new heights to measure range by. They are marked in red in the recognition manual and do not measure mast head height anymore--most measure the stack height instead. I missed that when I first fired up the new RFB version and my ranges weren't even in the same ocean.

Peto

edit: looks like I waited a little too long to hit reply

Manjushaka · 07-09-08, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

HI Mush. Make sure you are using the new heights to measure range by. They are marked in red in the recognition manual and do not measure mast head height anymore--most measure the stack height instead. I missed that when I first fired up the new RFB version and my ranges weren't even in the same ocean.

Peto

edit: looks like I waited a little too long to hit reply

Ehh? what the hell...

Didn't know that. I'll go in now to check it out.

ReallyDedPoet · 07-09-08, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manjushaka

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

See this thread for some nice reasons to get 1.5:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=139080

Also, not properly identifying your target can affect your range as well. Are you using your p\k, as this helps in the process as it tracks both your boat's movements and that of your targets, allowing you to make adjustments accordingly.

RDP

No, I'm IDing correctly. Why? Just to make sure, I ran a test in the torpedo training mission. Unless the cruiser is not the upgraded Mogami, then there's something wrong with the rangefinder.

I just know that on more than a few occassions, I IDed wrong and could not undertand what i was doing wrong, that was the problem.

Did you post in the RFB Thread, I am sure the lads there would have something to offer.

RDP

kylesplanet · 07-09-08, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manjushaka

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylesplanet

This is a guess but are you using imperial measurements or metric? I would bet that everything in RFB is imperial because it is a realism mod. :hmm:

I'm using metric. But hey surely they would've picked it up and corrected it if that's what caused it.

As said before, post in the RFB thread and they can give you better answers. I've never played metric so I'm not sure if there is a conflict.

Manjushaka · 07-09-08, 02:36 PM

Guys thanks for the help here. Peto was spot on. It was because I didn't realise you don't measure the mast anymore.

Mush Martin · 07-09-08, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

HI Mush. Make sure you are using the new heights to measure range by. They are marked in red in the recognition manual and do not measure mast head height anymore--most measure the stack height instead. I missed that when I first fired up the new RFB version and my ranges weren't even in the same ocean.

Peto

edit: looks like I waited a little too long to hit reply

Thanks Peto I needed that I think.

M

For all that Ive still made some of the most amazing shots lately

Peto · 07-09-08, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mush Martin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

HI Mush. Make sure you are using the new heights to measure range by. They are marked in red in the recognition manual and do not measure mast head height anymore--most measure the stack height instead. I missed that when I first fired up the new RFB version and my ranges weren't even in the same ocean.

Peto

edit: looks like I waited a little too long to hit reply

Thanks Peto I needed that I think.

M

For all that Ive still made some of the most amazing shots lately

Yeah--I was posting this while at work and Actually (

) doing some work. So I'd type 2 words, answer the phone, type 1 word etc... By the time I hit Reply I had got mixed up as to who actually started the thread

. But it never hurts to say Hi

!

Cheers,

Peto

Peto · 07-09-08, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manjushaka

Guys thanks for the help here. Peto was spot on. It was because I didn't realise you don't measure the mast anymore.

Glad to hear it Manjushaka! Using the new system I've been much more accurate with my shots. No more guessing at where the top of the mast really is

!

07-09-08, 11:57 AM	#1
Manjushaka Seaman Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 40 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a dilema Now I'm playing 1.4 with RFB. Everything with RFB is great except the range finder. When I use it to find range to anything, it give me the wrong range, simple as that. I was trying to determine the range to a freighter last night, and it it gave me the wrong range. When I go to the attack map, the white cross which should be on the sillouhette on the freighter, was way short. I took a few more ranges over a period of few minutes, and the range still did not improve. Then to confirm my suspicion that it's wrong, I went to the big map and took the range with the ruler. I manually inputed the figure into the rangefinder and sent it off the the TDC, opened up the attack map again, and yep, the white cross was on the sillouhette. The rangefinder was off by a good 300 metres. And since the modders said the only provide support to those with 1.5, what can I do now? Before I can figure it out, I think I'm gonna give TM a go.

07-09-08, 12:02 PM	#2
kylesplanet Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 629 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	This is a guess but are you using imperial measurements or metric? I would bet that everything in RFB is imperial because it is a realism mod. :hmm: __________________

07-09-08, 12:05 PM	#3
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	See this thread for some nice reasons to get 1.5:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=139080 Also, not properly identifying your target can affect your range as well. Are you using your p\k, as this helps in the process as it tracks both your boat's movements and that of your targets, allowing you to make adjustments accordingly. RDP __________________ Back in the Day

07-09-08, 12:09 PM	#4
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I use 1.4 with RFB still what I do is use the observation scope at normal power that works. M __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

07-09-08, 01:04 PM	#8
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	HI Mush. Make sure you are using the new heights to measure range by. They are marked in red in the recognition manual and do not measure mast head height anymore--most measure the stack height instead. I missed that when I first fired up the new RFB version and my ranges weren't even in the same ocean. Peto edit: looks like I waited a little too long to hit reply __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

07-09-08, 02:36 PM	#12
Manjushaka Seaman Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 40 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Guys thanks for the help here. Peto was spot on. It was because I didn't realise you don't measure the mast anymore.