NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver vs TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

VHF Radios comparison · 2 products · View all VHF Radios

The Furuno Electric NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver and AMI Marine TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS.

NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver

TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver

Unverified

Furuno Electric ·

Full specs → furuno.com

TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

Unverified

Full specs → amimarine.com

Specification comparison

Specification	NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver	TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder
Receiving Frequency	518, 490, 4209.5 kHz simultaneously
Class of Emission	F1B
Sensitivity	-107 dBm
Error Rate	4% or less
Display	5.7-inch color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 dots (VGA)
Message Capacity	200 messages x 3 channels (500 char avg)
Serial Ports	2 ports, IEC61162-1, 4800 bps
LAN Port	1 port, 100base-TX, IEC61162-450
Power Supply	12-24 VDC
Current (Main Unit)	0.7 - 0.35 A
Weight (Main Unit)	1.2 kg
Weight (Antenna)	0.48 kg
Waterproofing (Main/Printer)	IP20
Waterproofing (Antenna)	IP56
Type		GMDSS decoder
Signals		DSC, NAVTEX, GMDSS

Certification comparison

Certification	NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver	TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder
MED	✓	✓
SOLAS	✓	✓

Other VHF Radios comparisons

Data sources

NX-900 NAVTEX Receiver

Data from furuno.com ·

View original

TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

Data from amimarine.com ·

View original

The equipment specifications, certification references, and compliance data presented on SOLASindex have been compiled from publicly available manufacturer websites and documentation. This information is provided for reference purposes only.

SOLASindex does not certify, endorse, or recommend any product or manufacturer. We are an information platform, not a certification body, marketplace, or regulatory authority.

This information is not a substitute for:

Official product documentation from the manufacturer
Current certification records from classification societies or the EMSA MED Portal
Regulatory compliance verification with your flag state authority
Professional procurement or maritime safety advice

Equipment certifications may expire, be modified, suspended, or withdrawn at any time. Specifications may change between production runs. Always verify current certification status, specifications, and SOLAS compliance directly with the manufacturer and your classification society before making procurement decisions.

Data accuracy: While we strive to present accurate and current information, we do not warrant or guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any data displayed. Information reflects what was publicly available at the time of extraction.

Manufacturers: If any data about your products is inaccurate, claim your listing to correct it directly, or contact us at corrections@networklayer.ai. We will address reported inaccuracies within 5 business days.