Navtex Receiver
medium
SOLAS-mandatory navigational telex receiver for maritime safety information. 518 kHz (English) and 490 kHz (national language) reception.
Known Models (6)
IEC Telecom Navtex NR-100
518/490 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequencies: 518/490 kHz
printer: True
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Printer mechanism issues
- • Antenna interference
- • Display contrast
Service: Budget Navtex. Simple and functional.
Spares: IEC Telecom: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC NCR-333A
518/490 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequencies: 518/490 kHz
printer: True
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Printer thermal head wear
- • Message duplication
- • Power supply issues
Service: JRC Navtex. Reliable unit. Thermal head replacement ~5 years.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
McMurdo Navtex
518/490 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequencies: 518/490 kHz
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Memory management
- • Antenna tuning
- • Power supply sensitivity
Service: McMurdo Navtex. Part of GMDSS product range.
Spares: McMurdo: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
NASA Marine Clipper Navtex
518 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequencies: 518 kHz
Common Failures:
- • Single frequency only
- • Small display
- • Limited message storage
Service: Budget option. 518 kHz only — no 490 kHz national language.
Spares: NASA Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
SAMYUNG SNX-300 Navtex
518/490 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequencies: 518/490 kHz
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Limited service network
- • Display quality
- • Antenna sensitivity
Service: Budget Navtex option. Popular on Korean-built vessels.
Spares: SAMYUNG: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) 6390 Navtex
518/490/4209.5 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequencies: 518/490/4209.5 kHz
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Integration issues with Sailor console
- • Antenna compatibility
- • Message storage full
Service: Triple-frequency including 4209.5 kHz international Navtex.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.