lungta99
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Can anyone recommend a replacement for my very old NASA Target Navtex receiver - nice to have one that retains its memories, has a backlight and is easy to program? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Replacement for NASA Target Navtex
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Oldhand
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ICS Nav 6, if you are prepared to pay for it. Furuno also do one.
lungta99
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Thanks Oldhand, but Furuno equipment is VERY expensive! Will check on ICS Nav 6. Thanx for your speedy reply! (I'm in Florida by the way)
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Anonymous
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My 1999 Nasa Target Navtex Pro has backlight and retains its memory and prossibly has the same cutout as your old one? Maybe the new ones would, also? Regarding memory retention, don't forget that Navtex transmissions from a given station are not round the clock - they are typically twice per day, except urgency transmissions such as gale forecasts, etc. I keep mine on 24/24 but link the backlight to the nav instruments power line.
lungta99
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Lemain: Sorry I did not make myself clear - removing mine from 12V means it has to be reprogrammed for station selection etc. Also the programming of info received is very fiddly. And the text all runs together with no paragraph spacing. I.e. it's very stone age. (The ICS Nav 6 looks expensive).
steverow
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Have you considered just buying the Nasa Navtex engine, and using it with a laptop.
Or even buy an HF Reciever (£149) and run the Navtex from that, into a laptop with JVComm32 (free) with the specialised Navtex antenna, also available from NASA.(£38)
Unless you want to pay big money NASA pretty much have the Navtex market sewn up.
And why not, it's reasonable gear at a very modest price. Does what it says on the tin.
Im a big NASA fan.
Steve.
Or even buy an HF Reciever (£149) and run the Navtex from that, into a laptop with JVComm32 (free) with the specialised Navtex antenna, also available from NASA.(£38)
Unless you want to pay big money NASA pretty much have the Navtex market sewn up.
And why not, it's reasonable gear at a very modest price. Does what it says on the tin.
Im a big NASA fan.
Steve.
Koeketiene
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Regarding Furuno: I agree that inflated prices are the norm in the marine leisure industry. But for some Furuno equipment - namely their fixed GPS & NAVTEX (I own both BTW) - it is indeed a case of you get what you pay for. Both products are second to none - sturdy, easy to use and very reliable.
Had a NASA Target NAVTEX on a previous boat, bought it because it was cheap - that was it's only redeeming feature. Even getting Niton traffic was a hit/miss afair. OTOH their Duet log/echosounder has provided solid service over these past years.
Had a NASA Target NAVTEX on a previous boat, bought it because it was cheap - that was it's only redeeming feature. Even getting Niton traffic was a hit/miss afair. OTOH their Duet log/echosounder has provided solid service over these past years.
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Anonymous
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I agree totally. Furuno is first class kit - if I was starting from scratch I'd spec Furuno right through.
lungta99
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Thanks everybody for your input. Having been away from the UK for some years I didn't even know that NASA was still in existence. It looks like the Nasa LCD Target Navtex Pro is an updated version of my Target Navtex and will do everything I want. BTW, they have Navtex here but most yotties have never heard of it. Thanks again! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
ShipsWoofy
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The nasa clipper navtex has everything you describe and a nicer screen IMHO.
For best prices Milltec on here sells them, http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/
Hope this helps
For best prices Milltec on here sells them, http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/
Hope this helps
steve_cronin
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When I had an even older.....
NASA Navtex, the "Video Navtex" with a cathode ray tube, I approached NASA and they sold me a Target like yours for very much less than any discount house so long as I returned the old unit. This is so as not to annoy their dealers by selling direct which was contrary to their sales agreement. A "service exchange" without antenna (which I bought as a spare later - two days later) was not considered to be a "sale" in the definitions of the sales agreement (apparently)
I would think that their new Clipper would suit your requirements in every respect. We have one in the Med. and it is just left on since it only consumes arount 35mA on standby.
Steve Cronin
NASA Navtex, the "Video Navtex" with a cathode ray tube, I approached NASA and they sold me a Target like yours for very much less than any discount house so long as I returned the old unit. This is so as not to annoy their dealers by selling direct which was contrary to their sales agreement. A "service exchange" without antenna (which I bought as a spare later - two days later) was not considered to be a "sale" in the definitions of the sales agreement (apparently)
I would think that their new Clipper would suit your requirements in every respect. We have one in the Med. and it is just left on since it only consumes arount 35mA on standby.
Steve Cronin
