Fixing antennas in a warzone… what could go wrong?
If you survived rummaging for wires and batteries, congrats — you’re ready for Off The Radar, a quest that sends you deep into the Buried City on the Dam Battlegrounds map. Your job? Find a Field Depot, climb onto the roof, fix a busted antenna… and avoid getting blasted while doing it.
You’re basically the Rust Belt’s unpaid IT technician.
Let’s walk through it cleanly so you can get in, repair the dish, and extract before someone farms you for loot.
What Is “Off The Radar” in Arc Raiders?
A storm wrecked multiple antennas across Field Depots. These are essential communication hubs scattered around the Dam Battlegrounds.
Your mission has two simple steps:
- Find any Field Depot
- Climb to the roof and repair the antenna
Easy on paper. Chaotic in reality.
Where to Find Field Depots (All Locations)
There are seven Field Depots across the Buried City area, each marked by:
✔ A satellite dish on the roof
✔ A rusty trailer-style building
✔ Usually a few Raiders or ARCs waiting nearby
They’re close to each other but expect player traffic — especially during peak hours.
Recommended Field Depot Route (Beginner Friendly)
If you want the safest option, go to the southern Field Depot, located:
📍 Between Water Tower and Electrical Substation
This area has fewer line-of-sight angles and gives you cover if things go loud.
How to Fix the Antenna (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Enter the Depot area
Look for the small open cabin — this is your landmark.
2️⃣ Use the ladder
It’s usually placed on the side of the structure. Climb up.
3️⃣ Interact with the antenna
This starts a repair animation.
⚠️ Warning: The repair process creates noise.
A lot of noise. Nearby enemies — both players and ARCs — will know exactly where you are.
4️⃣ As soon as the repair completes, RUN
Don’t sit there admiring your work like a proud mechanic. Drop down and head straight to the nearest extraction point.
If you die before you extract:
❌ mission failed
❌ loot gone
❌ antenna resets
Rewards for Completing Off The Radar
Once you escape and return:
| Reward | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Remote Raider Flare | ×2 |
| Black Backpack (Hike Color) | ×1 |
Nice early-game mobility and utility reward.
More Arc Raiders Guides
If you’re progressing through the early questline, these guides help round out your knowledge:
- Picking Up The Pieces Quest Guide
- Clearer Skies Quest Guide
- Trash Into Treasure Quest Guide
- Scrappy Leveling Guide (All Items & Locations)
- Tips & Tricks to Progress Faster
Final Thoughts
Off The Radar looks simple on paper — climb ladder, fix dish, extract — but Arc Raiders has a habit of turning “simple” into “chaotic firefight plus three third-party teams waiting in the bushes.” If you treat this quest like a stealth-delivery mission instead of a battle, you’ll breeze through it.
Pick a Field Depot, stay alert for campers, fix the antenna fast, and vanish before the neighborhood hears the alarm.
The good news?
Every early-game mission like this teaches you a different survival skill — looting, scouting, repairing, extracting — and all of it stacks up to make you a far more dangerous Raider later on.
Stay sneaky. Stay mobile.
And always assume someone is watching your extraction elevator.
