NAVTEX transmissions are printed automatically from a dedicated receiver on which frequency?

NAVTEX transmissions are printed automatically from a dedicated receiver on which frequency?

• A. 518 kHz
• B. 156.8 MHz
• C. 2.3 GHz
• D. 34 kHz

Answer: (A)

NAVTEX is a one-way maritime safety information system that uses a dedicated receiver to print messages automatically on a standard frequency. That frequency is 518 kHz, a medium-frequency band chosen so ships at sea can reliably receive long-range NAVTEX broadcasts from coastal stations. The other options correspond to different services or bands (VHF for voice channels, a high microwave band, or a low-frequency band) and are not used for NAVTEX printing. So the automatic NAVTEX prints occur on 518 kHz.

NAVTEX is a one-way maritime safety information system that uses a dedicated receiver to print messages automatically on a standard frequency. That frequency is 518 kHz, a medium-frequency band chosen so ships at sea can reliably receive long-range NAVTEX broadcasts from coastal stations. The other options correspond to different services or bands (VHF for voice channels, a high microwave band, or a low-frequency band) and are not used for NAVTEX printing. So the automatic NAVTEX prints occur on 518 kHz.