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s/v Jedi · 25-03-2009, 22:07

Also: if you have an SCS pactor modem, many fax decoding programs for the computer support the pactor modem for receiving the faxes. This way, you don't have to use the audio-ports. I must say that I only see a difference when reception is bad: the pactor is slightly better in that case.

I also think there's much better software than JVcomm if you just want to receive weatherfax and navtex, like Mscan Meteo Pro. This isn't free but not expensive either.

I fully agree with Hud too: study that stuff, there's enough time and there's good books. I barely dare to mention the "Mariners Weather Handbook" from Dashew ;-) It really is a good book though.

cheers,
Nick.

25-03-2009, 22:07	#10
s/v Jedi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Boat: Sundeer 64 - Jedi Posts: 1,521	Also: if you have an SCS pactor modem, many fax decoding programs for the computer support the pactor modem for receiving the faxes. This way, you don't have to use the audio-ports. I must say that I only see a difference when reception is bad: the pactor is slightly better in that case. I also think there's much better software than JVcomm if you just want to receive weatherfax and navtex, like Mscan Meteo Pro. This isn't free but not expensive either. I fully agree with Hud too: study that stuff, there's enough time and there's good books. I barely dare to mention the "Mariners Weather Handbook" from Dashew ;-) It really is a good book though. cheers, Nick.