The Furuno NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver is the latest-generation NAVTEX system from Furuno, designed for modern ships, SOLAS vessels, and GMDSS compliance. It replaces older models like NX-700A/B with improved performance and connectivity.

📡 DESCRIPTION

The NX-900 automatically:

Receives NAVTEX messages from coastal stations
Displays them on screen
Sends data to ship systems like ECDIS
Prints messages (via optional printer)

It delivers Marine Safety Information (MSI) including:

Navigational warnings
Weather forecasts
Search & Rescue (SAR) alerts

Technical Specification

📡 1. GENERAL (RECEIVER)

Type: NAVTEX receiver (GMDSS compliant)
Receiving Frequencies:
- 518 kHz
- 490 kHz
- 4209.5 kHz
Reception: Simultaneous triple-channel reception
Class of Emission: F1B
Modulation: FSK, 100 bps, ±85 Hz deviation
Sensitivity: −107 dBm (≤4% error rate)
Spurious Emission: ≤ 1 nW

🖥️ 2. DISPLAY UNIT

Display Type: Color TFT LCD
Screen Size: 5.7 inch
Resolution: 640 × 480 (VGA)
Brightness: ~395 cd/m²
Display Modes:
- Message list
- Message details
Day/Night Mode: Yes

💾 3. MEMORY CAPACITY

Storage:
- 200 messages × 3 channels
- ~500 characters per message
Memory Type: Non-volatile (data retained without power)

📡 4. ANTENNA SYSTEM

Type: H-field antenna
Polarization: Omnidirectional
Impedance: 50 Ω
Protection Rating: IP56 (marine weatherproof)

🔌 5. INTERFACE / CONNECTIVITY

Serial Ports:
- 2 × IEC 61162-1 (NMEA compatible, 4800 bps)
LAN (Ethernet):
- 1 × 100Base-TX (IEC 61162-450)
- Supports ECDIS integration
RS-232C:
- 1 × port for external printer
Alarm Output:
- Contact closure port for alerts