THE BEACONWORLD NAVTEX SECTION:

In this section you will find information and links about NAVTEX Stations, which are becoming an increasingly popular DX target by many NDB and LF enthusiasts.

You will find details about a number of useful programmes for Navtex monitoring, including my own personal NAVTEX database, which is included here for the benefit of anyone who might like a copy, and also a number of links, which will take you to websites giving lots of additionally useful information as well. If you have, or know about a link which is not shown here, and which you think ought to be, please do send me the details and I'll be more than happy to include them. Please e-mail any updates to:

webmaster at beaconworld.org.uk (you'll need to replace the 'at' with an @ symbol)

Animated word. New.** NEW ** Animated word. New.  NEW USCG AWARD FOR NAVTEX ENTHUSIASTS:  Animated word. New.** NEW ** Animated word. New.

One recent and very welcome development for NAVTEX enthusiasts was the introduction by the Commaning Officer of a recently approved outreach program to promote the reception of US Coast Guard Public Broadcasts. This has produced a 'Certificate of Accomplishment' for any enthusiast who is able to copy all six of the NAVTEX transmitter sites under their control. Full details can be downloaded from the links below. Out thanks must go to the USCG for the introduction of this unique and interesting project, which I am sure will be well supported by NAVTEX enthusiasts around the world.

USCG NAVTEX Award USCG 'HEARD ALL LANTAREA' NAVTEX RECOGNITION PROGRAM:
This .pdf file gives full details of the award requirements and how to obtain it. (31.4kb)
Sample NAVTEX Award Certificate SAMPLE LANTAREA' NAVTEX TRANSMITTER SITES CERTIFICATE:
You can view a sample copy of the Award Certificate here. (174.0kb)


USEFUL NAVTEX RELATED ARTICLES AND INFORMATION FILES:

Receiving Navtex - A Simple Introduction RECEIVING NAVTEX - A SIMPLE INTRODUCTION:
If you are thinking about giving this mode a try, this simple introduction by Brian Keyte, G3SIA should help you to get started. (20.0kb)
A Guide to NAVTEX Dxing A GUIDE TO NAVTEX DXING v1.6 :
This guide gives a little more information about the mode of Navtex, the equipment used to receive it, and some information about how to understand the various messages that you will receive. (last updated 14th August 2009 - 160.0kb)
Interfacing your radio and PC CONNECTING YOUR RADIO TO YOUR COMPUTER:
If you are wondering how to connect your receiver to your PC this new "interfacing" guide will help you to get started. (754.0kb)
Navtex Decoder Review NAVTEX DECODER COMPARISONS:
W. Curt Deegan takes a lot at how some of the more popular Navtex Decoding programmes compare in actual use, and reviews their performance. (28.0kb)
NAVTEX Stations of the World NAVTEX STATIONS OF THE WORLD IN FREQUENCY ORDER v7.4 (.pdf version):
Sorted by frequency, this .pdf version prints out as a 11 page list in five sections, and includes a list of known QSL Addresses as well. (this edition created 28th of January 2010 - 102.0kb - my thanks to Hans-Jürgen Karius for the latest updates and corrections!)
NAVTEX Stations of the World NAVTEX STATIONS OF THE WORLD IN COUNTRY ORDER v7.4 (.pdf version):
Sorted by country, this .pdf version prints out as a 12 page list in five sections, and includes a list of known QSL Addresses as well. (this edition created 28th of January 2010 - 103.0kb - my thanks to Hans-Jürgen Karius latest updates and corrections!)
NAVTEX TIME SCHEDULES NAVTEX SCHEDULED BROADCAST DATABASE v5.4 (.pdf version):
This new document lists hour by hour Scheduled Navtex Broadcasts, and comes in a printable 35 page .pdf file. Covers 424, 490, 518 and 4209.5 kHz Schedules, and now also includes the NAVTEX Adddress List. (this edition created 28th of January 2010 - 204.0kb - my thanks to Hans-Jürgen Karius for the latest updates and corrections!)
NAVTEX QSL ADDRESS LIST NAVTEX QSL ADDRESS LIST v2.2(.pdf version): - Animated word. New.** UPDATED JAN 21st ** Animated word. New.
 In response to demand for more NAVTEX QSL information I have now removed the basic section from all the other files and put them into one new dedicated publication (this will save me from having to update 6 documents every time I make an update). This brand new 8 page document attempts to put together known QSL addresses that have worked in the past, and also to make some suggestions for stations that haven't yet been confirmed. Any additional information or corrections, particularly e-mail address used for 'e-reports', that could help to make this more accurate and useful to NAVTEX Dxers would be greatly appreciated. (this first edition created 21st of January 2010 - 88.2kb - my sincere thanks to Frank Schuettig for the latest updates and corrections in this edition.)
Navtex Message Types NAVTEX MESSAGE TYPES:
This simple guide gives a quick run down of the various message types that can be heard, e.g. 'A' Nav Warnings, 'E' Meteo Forecasts etc. (15kb)
NAVTEX - What is a Good Logging? NAVTEX - WHAT IS A GOOD LOGGING?:
Now that you've received a navtex signal are you sure it's what you think it is? This guide by Brian Keyte, G3SIA will help you to be sure that your logging is a good one. (16.0kb)
Navtex Time Schedules NAVTEX TIME SLOTS:
Brian Keyte, G3SIA produced this simple, but very useful guide to the Time Slots used by Navtex Stations. (28.2kb)
RNA/REU/RWW Navtex Logging Guide RNA/REU/RWW NAVTEX LOGGING GUIDE:
RNA/REU/RWW Guide on how to report your loggings. (65.6kb)


LINKS TO USEFUL NAVTEX RELATED SOFTWARE:

DSCdecoder DSC DECODER: - This comprehensive decoding software, produced by COAA, the creators of the popular 'Shipplotter' and Planeplotter' software, will also decode Navtex signals, as well as DGPS and DSC (MF/HF/VHF).
JVComm32 JVComm32 DECODING SOFTWARE: - Another veteran program, and one which has many ham applications such as SSTV, FAX and RTTY, it now also includes a NAVTEX decoding facility as well. This is shareware program, but you can download a fully working demo copy to try it out.
MixW MixW HAM DECODING SOFTWARE: - A popular program with many Radio Amateurs due to the number of modes it can receive (and transmit), this will also decode Navtex signals with its 'AMTOR' mode.
MSCAN METEO PRO MSCAN METEO PRO: - A well established decoding program, which will decode Navtex, RTTY and WeatherFax signals.
Multimode MULTIMODE: - This program is designed especially for Mac users, and may well be the only Ma decoder that will handle this mode. It also handles lots of other data modes too, including DGPS. Produced by Black Cat Systems, more infor can be found on their website.
MultiPSK MULTIPSK HAM DECODING SOFTWARE: - This excellent 'freeware' program by Patrick, F6CTE, covers many popular Amateur modes, including AMTOR, this can be used for decoding Navtex signals too.
MultiMode MULTIMODE: - This program will decode numerous data modes, inlcuding Navtex, but is designed especially for Mac users, and is produced by Black Cat Systems.
Navtex Decoder NAVTEX DECODER: - A new 'freeware' program from Mark Longstaff-Tyrrell, this is an ideal starting point for the newcomer to the hobby.
Navtexvw NAVTEXview: - Animated word. New.** NEW VERSION 2.0 NOW AVAILABLE** Animated word. New.
This is a wonderful little freeware utility program, developed and kindly supplied to us by Tobias Taufer (T2) from Germany, and designed to utilise the data in the Navtex Schedules database. This program allows the user to create a window on their desktop which will show stations which are active 'real time', and also those that are coming up next. I love this program and run it all the time now whenever I have NAVTEX decoder open. I would definitely recommend it to all Navtex fans! My thanks to Tobias for creating, developing and sharing this impressive program with us. (208kb - zipped - data updated 3rd February 2010)
Navtexvw NAVTEXview RE-PLAYER/FOOBAR2000: - Tobias also came up with a very interesting method of re-playing pre-recorded NAVTEX signals using the Foobar 2000 player, and this creates a handy feature which can be used when the NAVTEX sound is not real-time but comes from a recorded soundfile. This will work in combination with NAVTEXview. The relative playback duration is then displayed in the titlebar (caption) of Foobar2000, making it possible for NAVTEXvw to read it and continuously calculate the true recording time, provided you remember at what time you have started your recording. Tobias says that this method may sound a bit difficult, but it's real simple in use and makes offline nighttime DX'ing possible at any time. (3.47MB - zipped)
Radio Raft 3.21 RADIO RAFT - VERSION 3.21: - A DOS based data decoding program by François Guillet F6FLT, this decodes many different modes such as ACARS, SITOR, ARQ, CW, Packet, PACTOR etc. but more importantly, it also decodes DGPS Beacon signals!
SeaTTY SEATTY: - An excellent NAVTEX & RTTY decoding program by DX Soft, this decoder "time stamps" your catches, and is ideal for monitoring NAVTEX channels over long periods.
TrueTTY TRUETTY: - From the same stable as SeaTTY, this programme will decode a number of other data modes as well as Navtex, but doesn't time stamp them.
YaND YaND (Yet another NAVTEX Decoder) v4.3.4: - Animated word. New.** NEW VERSION** Animated word. New. This new program, created by Dirk Claessens, a very experienced NAVTEX enthusiast from Belgium, offers a large number of unique features, and is a welcome addition for fans of this mode, and what a great name!:-) ** highly recommended ** My thanks to Dirk for allowing me to host a copy here. (2.38MB)
YaND Manual YaND Manual v4.3.4: - Animated word. New.** NEW ** Animated word. New. This is an English language manual for the YaND program above (613kb).


LINKS TO USEFUL NAVTEX RELATED WEBSITES AND SOURCES:

TrueTTY ICS ELECTRONICS GMDSS PAGE:

Direct link to the website of ICS Electronics, a UK company specialising in Navtex Equipment.
Marius MARIUS RENSEN'S NAVTEX BEGINNERS GUIDE:

Direct link to the website of Marius Rensen of Germany, who has a very useful beginners guide to this mode.
Mark MARK HATTAM'S NAVTEX RECEPTION PAGE:

Direct link to the website of Mark Hattam of the UK, who has plenty of useful information for Navtex Dxers.
Orwell ORWELL AIS:

Live NAVTEX and AIS Data from Sussex in the UK.
RNA/REU/RWW RNA-REU-RWW ONLINE DATABASE:

You can download a list of the NAVTEX stations heard worldwide from this site.
Nav Center US COAST GUARD NAV CENTER:

Direct link to a the US Coast Guard's Nav Center, a top resource for information
about US Navtex Stations and changes.
US National Weather Service US NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:

Direct link to the website of NOAA, the US National Weather Service.
William WILLIAM HEPBURN'S NAVTEX BROADCAST PAGE:

Direct link to William Hepburn's TV & Radio Information Centre, which has a very impressive html Navtex page there.

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