JVCComm32 Weatherfaxes

[Boatman]

Hi

Anybody using JVCComm32 software to receive weatherfaxes and or NAVTEX?

I am looking at various shortwave solutions and wondered what the set up was like, difficult easy etc.

Any information on what you use and how good it is would be great.

 

[jmac]

I have used it with moderate success in conjunction with an Eton portable that I have.

The software is fine and works pretty well. However, I did have an issue with the computer in asmuch as the RF interference from the computer swamped the signal when it was connected to the power supply. Thus I could only really get faxes when I was on battery power. I recon I could solve these problems but I only tested over a couple of days sufficient to see that it worked.

Whe I take it aboard, I'll be using a better SW antenna, and a longer lead between the computer and the radio - maybe even with a filter if necessary.

Hope this helps.

 

[rsj]

I used JVCComm32 all last season, easy to set up. Good results on weatherfax as long as there was a good signal, which depends on where you are and time of day. Similar problems as jmac, laptop interferes with radio signal unless on battery. Got Navtex working too, though this is not 'automatic' - you need to be there to tweak the tuning as the broadcast starts. Overall very happy and will be using it regularly this year.

 

[Gerry]

Yes, we have used it ever since arriving in the Caribbean. Really pleased with it, have rarely had a day when the transmission is illegible.

Found it simple to set up:
You need to buy it, the free version doesn't solve the alignment problem.When it goes diagonally across the page.

If using an old laptop and it comes in 'in steps' that means fax reception is being interrupted by other processes in your laptop. Go to www.computeradvice.mikebinns.net on how to deal with this.

www.gerryantics.blogspot.com

 

[jerryat]

Yep, it's a really excellent programme. We've been using it for at least 12 years now both here, in the Med and in the Caribbean. As others have said, the computer CAN effectively wipe out the signal IF you use an inverter to run your computer at the same time.

Only use the internal battery or a DC-DC inverter and you'll have no problems.

HTH's

 

[Boatman]

Nice to hear it works well, can you give me a detailed setup of what you have? I am setting it up on land at the moment and when I get it working will transfer to boat.

Await any comments you have

 

[TigaWave]

setting up my Nasa hf3 at home and the level of interference or poor signal means it is difficult to get anywhere near what you get at sea. It ends up being quite frustrating trying to find stations and get any sort of decent picture.

Once offshore it all gets far easier.

 

[Mrnotming]

Hi boatman and ors,
I have used it quite a bit in Celtic Sea area and English Channel. Danfoss compressor on fridge needed switching off, + flourescent over galley. Then reception was good on long wire antenna to Sangean ATS 909 receiver and thence to the Compaq Armada laptop. Diagonal stuff was allowed for in the program and was a bit tricky to adjust.Essentialy it was the business when out of range of Mobile phone masts which was mostly! Others to whom I spoke said they would have loved to have it off Portugal in filthy weather when mobile phones were just a yuppie accessory!I will use it again when offshore if anybody is still transmitting the pictures in this enlighted age of advanced Technology!Does Northbrook still transmit?

good sailing in 2009 to all.