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NAV6 plus NAVTEX System User Guide
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Isolating sources of on board interference Isolating sources of on board interference Isolating sources of on board interference Isolating sources of on board interference
Select NAV6 NAVTEX ‘monitor page’,
Wait until the next scheduled transmission time of a distant station (100
miles or more away).
• Observe the average reception error rate (if any reception)
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Turn off all sources of A.C. power usage, battery chargers, inverters,
generators and shore power
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Note the average reception error while receiving the distant station
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Turn on all sources of A.C. power usage, one at a time noting any
increase in reception errors
Reception errors may also be caused by close proximity of D.C.
powered equipment. In this case repeat the above test but include all
D.C. powered instruments on board as well.
Should any item be proven to have a significant negative effect to
reception consult a qualified marine electrician for advice.