The (A) over tilde <-- (X) over tilde transitions of the Kr . NO and Xe . NO molecular complexes have been recorded with improved quality. Ln both cases the origin band consists of a single feature, consistent with a (near) linear (A) over tilde state. The spectra demonstrate a wealth of structure, which increases in complexity to higher energy; this is interpreted in terms of a weakening of the interaction as the internal energy increases. Dissociation energies for both the (X) over tilde and (A) over tilde states are derived. Attempts to record the corresponding spectra for Ne . NO were unsuccessful. The trend in the binding energies in the (X) over tilde and (A) over tilde states of Rg . NO (Rg = He-Xe) is discussed.