Northstar NS100 Quickstart Guide and Reference Manual FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT 1. DSC functions will not operate until your MMSID has been entered. Refer to page 32 for details. 2. The radio channels installed into the NS100 radio may vary from country to country, depending upon the model, and government or national communications authority regulations. 3. Northstar recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using the NS100 radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. 4. A DSC warning label is supplied with the NS100 radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this warning label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this warning label. RF Emissions Notice: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device's antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person's body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contents Getting Started.............................................................................4 Using this manual ...................................................................... 5 Conventions ................................................................................. 6 Maintaining the radio ............................................................... 6 Technical support ....................................................................... 6 Reference Section 1 Radio Menu Options ............................................................................19 Add a new buddy ...................................................................21 Edit a buddy's details .............................................................21 Delete a buddy's details ...................................................... 22 Set the radio sensitivity ........................................................ 22 Select the channel bank ...................................................... 23 Set your position and time manually............................... 23 Set the time offset ................................................................... 24 Select the time format ........................................................... 25 Show or hide the time ........................................................... 25 Show or hide the boat's position ...................................... 26 GPS alert setting ...................................................................... 26 Edit or delete a channel name ............................................27 Select dual or triple watch mode ........................................27 Weather alert setting ............................................................ 28 Set the contrast ....................................................................... 29 Reset to factory defaults ...................................................... 29 Quickstart Guide .........................................................................7 LCD screen symbols .................................................................. 8 Enter alphanumeric data ......................................................... 9 Handset button functions .....................................................10 Display and navigate a menu .............................................11 Customise your radio ............................................................. 12 Adjust the volume.................................................................... 12 Select the TX power ................................................................ 12 Adjust the backlighting .......................................................... 12 Adjust the squelch ................................................................... 13 Select the channel bank ........................................................ 13 Select a channel ....................................................................... 13 Select a favorite channel ....................................................... 14 Store 3 favorite channels ...................................................... 14 Make a call ................................................................................. 14 Delete a favorite channel ...................................................... 15 Select a weather channel ...................................................... 15 Dual/Tri watch scan ................................................................ 15 All scan and channel lock out ............................................. 16 Shadow watch scan ................................................................ 16 Use the foghorn........................................................................ 16 Use the intercom on the NS100 DS ................................. 17 Use the hailer on the NS100 DS ........................................ 17 Handset alarm for the NS100 DS .......................................18 Use the dual handsets on the NS100 DS.........................18 Reference Section 2 Setup the DSC functions .................................................................... 30 The DSC setup menu ..............................................................31 Enter your MMSID .................................................................. 32 Enter a new group MMSID .................................................. 32 Edit a group MMSID .............................................................. 33 Delete a group MMSID ......................................................... 34 Select your response to individual calls .......................... 34 Select your response to LL polling calls .......................... 35 Turn the DSC functions on/off ........................................... 35 Enter your ATIS ID .................................................................. 36 Turn the ATIS functions on/off ........................................... 36 Reference Section 3 Making DSC calls ................................................................................... 37 Reply to the last incoming call ............................................39 Make a routine call to an individual .................................39 Make a routine call to a group ...........................................40 Retry a routine call .................................................................. 41 Call all ships ............................................................................... 41 Call back using the call log data......................................... 42 Request the LL position of a buddy ................................... 42 Appendix A Technical Specifications ...............................55 NS100 SS .....................................................................................56 NS100 DS .................................................................................... 57 Appendix B Troubleshooting ............................................. 59 Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Banks ........................ 61 International channel banks ................................................ 62 USA channel banks ................................................................. 65 Canadian channel banks ......................................................68 Country-specific inland waterways (Europe)................... 71 Special Channels ...................................................................... 73 Reference Section 4 Receiving DSC calls .............................................................................. 44 Automatically acknowledge an individual call..............46 Reply to a group call ...............................................................46 Reply to an all ships call ........................................................ 47 Automatically reply to an LL position request ...............48 Manually reply to an LL position request ........................48 Do not reply to an LL position request ............................49 Reply to a geographic call ....................................................49 Reference Section 5 Distress calls ............................................................................................50 Receive and reply to a distress call.................................... 52 Call back using the distress logs ......................................... 52 Receive a distress relay .......................................................... 53 Receive a distress acknowledgement ............................... 54 Getting Started Welcome to the NS100 radio ..................................................... 5 Using this manual .......................................................................... 5 Conventions ..................................................................................... 6 Maintaining the radio ................................................................... 6 Technical support .......................................................................... 6 This chapter introduces this manual and the NS100 radio, and explains a few things you should know to keep your radio in top condition. 4 Northstar NS100 Welcome to the NS100 radio Congratulations on your purchase of a Northstar NS100 radio! There are two models available; the NS100 SS (Single System) and the NS100 DS (Dual System). Both provide the following useful features: · an alphanumeric handset with built-in LCD screen for easy operation and information display. · local/distance mode to eliminate noise in high traffic urban areas · adjustable contrast settings for the handset screen · adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use · waterproof and submersible handset to comply with JIS-7 · powerful 4W external speaker audio output · access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available · special 3CH button to select your three favourite channels · MMSID storage for your three favourite groups · DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101 Standards. USA only. · DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets EC Class D Standards. Europe only. · PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility · DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit your MMSID and position until an acknowledgement is received · easy access to a buddy list (maximum of 20 favourite people) · group calling and all ships calling facility · LL position polling information · weather alert facility. US only. · ATIS facility for inland waterways. Europe only. The NS100 DS provides the following additional features: · a second alphanumeric handset · a second 4W external speaker · intercom facility between the two handsets · foghorn mode for use in reduced visibility · hailer function with powerful 20W output through a Hailer Horn (optional). Using this manual This manual is divided into two main sections: · The QuickStart Guide has all the basic information you need to operate your radio. Be sure to read this section as you start to use the radio. · The Reference Sections provide more detailed information about each function. Use these sections to learn more about the radio and get the most out of it. Check the mini table of contents at the start of each section, or the index at the end of the manual, to quickly find information on a particular topic. Reference Manual 5 Conventions This manual uses certain conventions to provide a consistent means of recognizing specific information, as follows: · is u ...