2. OPERATION

2.7Choosing the Local Frequency

You can choose 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz as the local frequency on Auto or Manual mode.

1.Press the MENU/ESC key to show the main menu.

2.Press ▲ or ▼ to choose NAVTEX, and then press the ENT key or ►.

3.Press ▲ or ▼ to choose Local Channel, and then press the ENT key or ► to show the local channel options.

490kHz

4209.5kHz

Local channel options

4.Press ▲ or ▼ to choose the frequency 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz, and then press the ENT key.

5.Press the MENU/ESC key several times to close the menu.

2.8Editing the Settings for Station and Message

Stations and messages for receiving/displaying on each station (message) can be edited as below.

(NAVTEX menu) Rcv Mask

Station

You can receive messages by station in Manual mode.

Message

You can choose the messages to receive in Manual or Auto mode. Note that A/B/D/L cannot be rejected.

INS Output Mask

You can choose the stations and messages to output to the external equipment. Note that A/B/D/L cannot be rejected.

Printer mask

Choose the type of message to be print automatically when it is received. Note that A/B/D/L cannot be rejected.

(Display Menu)

User Select Station & Msg

You can choose the type of stations and messages to display on SELECT MESSAGES display (shown by choosing “User Selected Message” after pressing LIST key.) For detail, see page 2-9.

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Furuno NX-700A/B manual Choosing the Local Frequency, Editing the Settings for Station and Message

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