NAV6 Series NAVTEX System User Guide
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NAV6 Features
The NAV6 adds a new dimension in NAVTEX functionality. The NAV6 offers simultaneous
reception on both the 518kHz international channel and the 490kHz local information channel.
Unlike other NAVTEX receivers that discard unselected messages, the large flash memory in
the NAV6 means it has the capacity to store all of the messages from transmitting stations
within its range. This allows you to recall, display and review any message at any time even if
it was not selected at the time of the transmission. A unique message processing (iNEC)
feature benefits you by decreasing errors in received messages in noisy or weak signal areas.
The NAV6plus includes all the features of the NAV6 standard including dual frequency and
when connected to an NMEA data source, it offers a range of standard and custom instrument
repeater functions. The NAV6plus includes a database of all NAVTEX stations around the
world and when connected to a GPS can be set to automatically display messages from all
stations within range or just the closest station helping to provide a much clearer picture of
the conditions in your area. Outputs are also included for connection to a serial printer or
computer.
The NAV6 eNAVTEX V3 Receiver module comes as standard with the NAV6 and NAV6plus.
The eNAVTEX V3 receiver includes a barometric display showing current air pressure, a
historical pressure plot for up to the last seven days and Beaufort forecast and a USB interface
for connection to a PC running the NAV6 eNAVTEX App. It has a large 4MB message store for
saving messages when the unit is not connected to a display device. The USB interface can
also be used for updates to the receiver and to a connected display unit.
The NAV6plus and NAV6repeater include additional instrument repeater functions. All the
information you really need at your navigation position on one large, easy to use display. With
navigation space becoming more and more restricted in modern boats, the NAV6plus
concentrates all the data you need, where you need it. It takes critical NMEA data from your
GPS or instrument systems and displays it in a highly innovative manner. An electronic log
book is updated at regular intervals and can be sent to a serial printer. These powerful
instrument and GPS repeater functions are included as standard in the NAV6plus.
The NAV6repeater can also be purchased separately without a NAVTEX receiver for use as a
stand-alone NMEA repeater. When added to an existing system, NMEA data and NAVTEX
data can also be repeated at another position such as the helm or fly bridge.
NAV6 Display Unit
The Display Unit uses a high resolution backlit LCD to display NAVTEX messages in a choice of
text sizes.
The display unit contains a large non-volatile memory to store NAVTEX messages, NAVTEX
station database, all of the user settings, filter options, LCD contrast and backlight levels. All
messages and settings are retained during power down.
Several messages can be displayed at once (depending upon the length of the message) and
messages can be scrolled with a single key-press.
Messages can be filtered using a number of user selectable settings.
The NAV6plus and NAV6repeater can be connected to a printer or computer to print
NAVTEX messages and Navigation logs.
