Navtex

Question 1

What is Navtex ?

Answer 1

Primary equipment as part of GMDSS to receive MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION

Question 2

What Frequencies does NAVTEX operate on?

Answer 2

518 KHZ - Prints in English
490 KHZ - Regional Language
4209.5 Khz - Used in Tropical region

Question 3

What are the 4 messages on navtext that CANNOT be deselected?

Answer 3

A - Navigational Warnings
B - Meteorological Warnings
D - Search and rescue information
L- Additional navigational warnings

Question 4

How do you tune a NAVTEX receiver?

Answer 4

Using appropriate ALRS Volumes 1,3,4,5
Select stations ship will intend to tune into on the voyage
Turn Navtext Receiver on
Select “Display”
Enter
Select Station & Messages
Input appropriate MSI Stations as found before
ENSURE ABDL is selected (Can’t usually Deselect)
go back to “user”
stations will be selected for the intended voyage.