Sitex Nav-Fax 200 Shortwave/SSB/Weather Fax Receiver

Sitex NAV-FAX 200 Shortwave/SSB/Weather Fax Receiver

Your global connection at sea, at home or anywhere around the world.

A favorite of trans-ocean mariners and armchair salts alike, this combination shortwave/SSB/weather fax receiver covers the 30 kHz to 30 MHz range.

The NAV-FAX 200 includes a data interface port, cable and trial version of Mscan Meteo PRO -Lite software (on diskette). If you have a CD reader, the software can be downloaded direct from http://mscanmeteo.com/download.html or you may contact WHATASITE.COM at 1-800-344-2824 for a CD copy of the software (there is a $25 charge for a mailed CD).

Tune to international, commercial and amateur frequencies, including the BBC, Radio Moscow and China Radio International.

Monitor ham radio.

Crystal controlled, fully synthesized receiver circuitry with 1 microvolt sensitivity.

Large flywheel-balanced knob with four-level variable tuning rate allows quick and easy tuning and band selection.

Large front-panel LCD displays frequency and signal strength.

Ten instant memories for fast storage and recall of most-used frequencies. Also selects programmed channel for power up.

Three inch, voice optimized, top-mounted speaker, driven by two watts of audio output.

Minimum system requirements: W95/98/ME/2000/XP, Pentium 100, 24 MB, mouse, and sound card.

Has 9-in RS-232 serial interface cable.

Long-wire antenna included, optional active antenna available through your local dealer for best performance.

Optional 120V AC power supply available for home use.

SI-TEX NAV-FAX 200 RECEIVER - Specifications

Frequency Range
30 kHz to 30 MHz

Frequency Tolerance
+ 100 Hz

Synthesized
1 kHz STEPS

Clarify
± 800 Hz

Bandwidth
SSB = 3.8 kHz AM = 6 kHz

Sensitivity
1 µV

Audio Output
2 Watts

Input Impedance
70 ohms

Tuning Control
4 Rates as follows: 10 kHz/REV, 100 kHz/REV, 1 MHz/REV,
10 MHz/REV

Power Supply
12 V DC, Power cable included

Antenna
Long-wire type included, optional active antenna available

Modes
USB/AM/LSB

First IF
45 MHz With Crystal Filter

2nd IF
455 kHz With Ceramic Filters

Demodulator
AM ---- Quasi Synchronous
SSB ---- Product Detector

Memory Storage
10, instant

Option
12V AC / 12V DC power unit for home use

Case Dimensions/Weight
2.5" H 7.25" W x 7.5" D / 2 lbs.

Specifications subject to change without notice.



NEWS RELEASE

Radio receiver from SI-TEX keep you in touch with the world, either while cruising or home. The NAV-FAX 200 covers shortwave communications in the 30 kHz to 30 MHz range, including the complete spectrum of International, commercial broadcast and amateur frequencies. Tune to the BBC, Radio Moscow, or China Radio International and learn of global events first hand. Listen to amateur radio conversations from as close as your own neighborhood to as far away as the outback of Australia. Check on weather patterns that may affect you in coming days. The NAV-FAX 200 opens up the world to you.

The NAV-FAX 200 includes a data interface port, cable and trial version of Mscan Meteo PRO 2.1—Lite software. It features crystal controlled, fully synthesized receiver circuitry with 1 microvolt sensitivity. A large LCD displays the frequency and signal strength. There is a large, multi-speed flywheel-balanced knob for precise tuning. A four-level, variable tuning rate allows quick and easy, one-touch band switching. Push buttons select either a signal's main carrier or its upper and lower sidebands. One alternate listening frequency can be easily stored and quickly retuned with the memory and recall buttons. This is also the default frequency at turn on.

The units measure 7 1/4 inches wide by 2 3/4 inches high by 6 3/4 inches deep. A 3-inch speaker, driven by two watts of audio output and optimized for voice, is located on the top of the case. Data port, power and antenna connections are made at the rear. Supplied with a simple long wire antenna standard. For best performance, optional active antenna is available.

The NAV-FAX 200 can interface with most any PC through its sound card. The weather fax display software runs under Windows and requires a minimum W95/98/ME/2000/XP, Pentium 100, 24MB, Mouse, and sound card.

A 2-year limited warranty is standard on all SI-TEX marine electronics.

For more information, write SI-TEX, 11001 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 800, St.
Petersburg, FL 33716. Telephone (727) 576-5734, FAX (727) 576-5547