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crazy goose · 13-05-2009, 07:15

I have to make a decision on the purchase of a new navtex. This year we cross the Atlantic, but next year we are going south and then project to go into the Pacific.
I have a choice between a dual band (i.e. furuno nx 300 ~ 500$) or a triband (i.e. furuno nx 700 ~ 1800$).
Channels 518 and 490 kHz cover very large areas, but apparently do not give much information when in the Pacific, where channel 4209,5 kHz seems to be required.
Question : based on experience, how do you evaluate the need for reception of the 4209,5 kHz band in the Pacific (unnecessary/recommended/indispensable)? Does the use justify the expense?

13-05-2009, 07:15	#1
crazy goose Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belgium Boat: Adams 45 Posts: 2	NAVTEX for Pacific I have to make a decision on the purchase of a new navtex. This year we cross the Atlantic, but next year we are going south and then project to go into the Pacific. I have a choice between a dual band (i.e. furuno nx 300 ~ 500$) or a triband (i.e. furuno nx 700 ~ 1800$). Channels 518 and 490 kHz cover very large areas, but apparently do not give much information when in the Pacific, where channel 4209,5 kHz seems to be required. Question : based on experience, how do you evaluate the need for reception of the 4209,5 kHz band in the Pacific (unnecessary/recommended/indispensable)? Does the use justify the expense?