davehu
New member
I am trying to decide which system will provide the most useful weather information to me sailing in UK and Northern French and Dutch waters. Ignoring the pros and cons of individual manufactures my list on pros and cons is
Navtex
1. Information for UK waters is the same as that given on Radio 4 and the VHF coastguard reports.
2. Information for French and Dutch waters is in English
3. The Navtex signal is weak and is easily distorted, it seems to be good at sea but not in Harbours or near high ground
4. Covers the whole area I sail in
Weatherman
1. Gives wind and sea states in the sea areas covered for up to 6 days ahead. This information is not available to me in any other format. No access to the interent.
2. The radio signal is strong and reception is good in most places
3. Does not cover the Irish sea and Western Scotland, but local VHF is good in those areas.
What do you all think about the two systems
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Navtex
1. Information for UK waters is the same as that given on Radio 4 and the VHF coastguard reports.
2. Information for French and Dutch waters is in English
3. The Navtex signal is weak and is easily distorted, it seems to be good at sea but not in Harbours or near high ground
4. Covers the whole area I sail in
Weatherman
1. Gives wind and sea states in the sea areas covered for up to 6 days ahead. This information is not available to me in any other format. No access to the interent.
2. The radio signal is strong and reception is good in most places
3. Does not cover the Irish sea and Western Scotland, but local VHF is good in those areas.
What do you all think about the two systems
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