NAVTEX System

The NAVTEX System: highly reliable message reception

The NAVTEX System is a communication system commonly used in the marine environment. It is one of the most reliable systems available. The NAVTEX is designed to receive messages from the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (NAVTEX = Navigation Text). You can also receive marine weather reports to inform you about potential storms or other hazardous weather events. NAVTEX is an international coastal broadcasting system. The information received takes the form of messages written in capital letters and is easily readable. It is aMarine electronics very simple to master. It is essential to have a NAVTEX antenna to receive the external messages.

International NAVTEX messages are available in two forms, on two frequencies. The 490 kHz frequency is designed to receive safety bulletins in the language of the country where you are sailing. The 518 kHz frequency is reserved for the transmission of safety bulletins in English.

The NAVTEX NASA Marine Instruments

The NAVTEX systems the most efficient are those produced by the brand NASA Marine Instruments, known for the creation of very reliable Marine Electronics equipment. The brand has 2 NAVTEX systems that stand out from the others on the market. The first one is the NAVTEX Pro NASA Marine. Its advantage is that it comes directly with an active antenna and a NAVTEX cable. It has many practical features that make it easy to use. The other NAVTEX system is the Easy NAVTEX Dual Frequency NASA Marine. It also comes with a series 2 antenna, cable and protective cover. Mounting brackets are optional for all NAVTEX systems.