Tri-Channel Professional Color NAVTEX

McMurdo NAVTEX receivers are in widespread use by the world’s merchant ships, navies and recreational boaters.

The McMurdo NAV-7 supports reception of all three NAVTEX frequencies by providing simultaneous tri-channel monitoring; The 518 KHz English language service, 490 KHz national language and 4209.5 KHz long range services can all be viewed together within a single list of NAVTEX messages. Message text is clearly displayed on a large daylight viewable colour LCD screen. This offers paper white message presentation and the very best clarity under all light conditions thanks to the adjustable backlight.

The unit is simple to use. Colored headings clearly identify message category types and give quick and easy identification of the messagecontent. The powerful automatic sorting feature allows messages to be viewed on screen and sorted by channel, station ID, message category or age. An indexed message listing page allows for quick searching and direct access to full message text. McMurdo NAV-7 supports interface connection to Integrated Navigation System (INS) or Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and the connection of a printer. Antenna options include a two band active antenna optimised to provide high quality reception of a recognized NAVTEX channel.

Product Features
• Large color display
• Simple and intuitive to use
• Easy to read extra large font
• Tri-channel monitoring
• 12V DC to 24V DC operating voltage
• Soft key options
• Printer output

What is NAVTEX?
NAVTEX is a system for the broadcast and automatic reception of maritime safety and weather information. NAVTEX provides shipping with navigational and meteorological warnings andurgent information through either on screen display or automatic printouts from a dedicated receiver. NAVTEX is a component of the IMO/IHO Worldwide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) defined by the IMO. It has also been
included as an element of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

How does it work?
NAVTEX transmissions are sent from localised transmittingstations situated worldwide. The power of each transmission is regulated so as to avoid the possibility of interference between transmitters. Users can set their NAVTEX receivers to receive specific message types and reject others. Messages such as navigational and meteorological warnings and search and rescue information are non-rejectable to ensure that ships equipped with NAVTEX always receive the most vital information. Users can choose to receive information from the single transmitter that serves the sea area around their position, or from a numberof transmitters.

NAVTEX Coverage
NAVTEX messages are transmitted worldwide from local stations, the number of stations grows month by month. Information about all known NAVTEX stations can be found on our website (www.mcmurdo.co.uk), details including name, position, range, and operational status