The FURUNO NX-700A is a professional, SOLAS-compliant NAVTEX receiver that provides dual-channel simultaneous reception of critical maritime safety information, ensuring you never miss a navigational warning, weather forecast, or search and rescue (SAR) alert. This complete set includes everything you need: the display unit with built-in printer, the receiver unit, and the H-field antenna .
Key Features
- IMO & GMDSS Compliant: Fully meets IMO resolutions MSC.148(77), A.694(17), and IEC testing standards, making it suitable for SOLAS vessels .
- Dual-Channel Simultaneous Reception: Receives the international NAVTEX frequency of 518 kHz and a selectable local frequency of 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz at the same time, eliminating the need to switch channels .
- Integrated Thermal Printer (NX-700A): The built-in printer allows you to instantly print important messages on thermal paper (58 mm x 30 m), providing a permanent hard copy for your bridge records .
- Large Message Storage: Stores up to 200 messages per channel (over 100,000 characters per channel) in non-volatile memory, ensuring data is retained even after a power loss .
- High-Performance H-Field Antenna: The supplied lightweight, compact antenna incorporates a built-in preamplifier and requires no grounding, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted reception even in challenging conditions .
- Clear 5″ Silver-Bright LCD: The display provides excellent visibility with three selectable font sizes, making it easy to read messages in any lighting condition .
- Low Power Consumption: Operates on 12-24 VDC (1.5-0.8 A), making it highly efficient for continuous onboard use .
- NMEA Repeater Function: Acts as a repeater, displaying navigation data (position, speed, course) from connected GPS or other instruments via NMEA 0183 .
- Automatic Station Selection: When connected to a GPS navigator, the unit automatically selects the most appropriate broadcast station based on the vessel’s current position .
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Receiving Frequency | 518 kHz and 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz (Simultaneous) |
| Mode of Reception | F1B |
| Sensitivity | 2 µV e.m.f. (50 ohms), 4% error rate |
| Message Storage | 200 messages x 2 channels |
| Display | 5″ Monochrome LCD, 240 x 320 dots |
| Printer Paper | Thermal paper, 58 mm x 30 m |
| Power Supply | 12-24 VDC: 1.5-0.8 A |
| Weight | Display Unit: 3.3 kg, Antenna Unit: 0.6 kg |
| Waterproofing | Antenna Unit: IP66, Display/Receiver Unit: IP20 |





































