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Introduction
The NAVTEX system is used for the automatic broadcast of localised Maritime Safety
Information (MSI) using Radio Telex (also known as Narrow Band Direct Printing, or NBDP).
The system mainly operates in the Medium Frequency radio band just above and below the old
500 kHz Morse Distress frequency. System range is generally 300 or so nautical miles from the
transmitter.
The NAVTEX system is designed to be used in GMDSS Sea Area A2, and is utilised mainly by
those countries with relatively small areas of coastline and/or sea areas to cover.
Major areas of NAVTEX coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, coastal areas
around Japan and areas around the North American continent.
Frequency of operation
The NAVTEX system has been allocated three broadcast frequencies:
518 kHz - the main NAVTEX channel
490 kHz - used for broadcasts in local languages (ie: non-English)
4209.5 kHz - allocated for NAVTEX broadcasts in tropical areas - not widely used at the moment.
All broadcasts from stations within the same NAVAREA must be coordinated on a time sharing
basis to eliminate interference.
In addition, power outputs from each station are adjusted to control the range of each broadcast.
This is particularly important during night-time hours, as Medium Frequencies always travel
further after dark.
A - Navigational warnings
B - Meteorological warnings
C - Ice reports
D - Search and rescue information
E - Meteorological forecasts
F - Pilot service messages
G - Decca messages
H - Loran messages
I - Omega messages
J - Satnav messages
K - Other electronic navaid messages
L - Additional navigational messages
V - Special services
W - Special services (possible other languages use)
X - Special services
Y- Special services
NAVTEX receiver front panel - note inbuilt printer, keyboard and display.
NAVTEX receivers are supplied with their own antenna system, which is normally a short whip
type antenna and a pre-amplifier.