User manual NORTHSTAR NS100 VHF - Reference Guide

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 used for warning information related to your personal safety or possible damage to the radio. These warning notes contain critical information - please read them! · "Press" means push and immediately release the button. · "Hold down" means keep the button depressed for the specified time. · LOCAL. Words looking like this indicate a menu option on the LCD screen of the handset, OR a button name. Maintaining the radio To help maintain your radio at peak operating performance, we recommend that you: · hang the handset on the customized bracket when you're not using it. · use a soft cloth dampened in water to wipe any dirt or salt from the handset, cable, or speaker. · use a small amount of window cleaner on a soft cloth to remove any grease, oil, or fingerprints from the LCD screen. Technical support If you need technical support, or have any other questions that this manual or your dealer cannot answer, you can contact the factory as follows: by telephone (USA only): 1-800-628-4487 1-978-897-6600 by email: Service: service@NorthstarNav.com Sales: sales@NorthstarNav.com by mail: BNT Marine Electronics 30 Sudbury Road Acton, MA 01720 USA Additional information is available at Northstar's website: www.NorthstarNav.com 6 Getting Started Northstar NS100 Quickstart Guide Turn the radio on and off ............................................................8 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 Make a call ......................................................................................14 Store three favorite channels ..................................................14 Select a favorite channel ...........................................................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 mode ..................................................................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 This section explains the basic operation of the NS100 radio. We suggest that you read this section carefully when you first start using your radio, and then refer to the Reference Sections for more information if necessary. Quickstart Guide Quickstart Guide 7 Turn the radio on and off Use the rotary knob on the speaker to turn the radio on and off, and to adjust the volume. Turn clockwise (right) to turn on. A white indicator light appears. Turn counter-clockwise (left) to turn off. When you turn off the radio, it remembers the last working channel and displays this when you turn the radio on again. The radio has a variety of beep tones to indicate different operations, but the beeps will not sound if you set the volume level to zero. LCD screen symbols Symbol TX LO Meaning transmitting. transmission power is LO (low) 1W. If blank, the transmission power is HI (high) 25W. DSC functions are available. receiver is busy with an incoming signal. Symbol USA INT CAN WX LOC Meaning channel bank selected for VHF radio operations and regulations (USA/Canada only). weather channel (USA/Canada only). receiver sensitivity for local calling is selected. If blank, distance calling is selected. DSC BUSY 8 Quickstart Guide Northstar NS100 Symbol ATIS Meaning ATIS is enabled. (Europe only). Otherwise blank. indicates an incoming DSC call, or blinks to notify you of any unread call log messages. low battery warning (activates at 10.8V DC). 88 X 8 channel selected. V indicates an EU special channel, e.g. M1. channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation. channel suffix, if applicable to the selected channel. Usually A or B. GPS Blinking indicates that the NMEA GPS input is missing or invalid. Enter alphanumeric data Use the handset buttons to enter channel numbers or names, for radio functions, and for menu editing. Each button has the functionality shown in the table. Press >ENT to move the cursor to the next position when you enter a Buddy Name or a Channel Name. Otherwise, the cursor moves automatically to the next position when entering data (similar to a cell phone). Also press >ENT to confirm any input or changes. Press AESC to backup if you make a mistake, or to cancel any changes and return to the previous mode. Press: button 1 button 2 button 3 button 4 button 5 button 6 button 7 button 8 button 9 button 0 x1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 x2 A D G J M P T W Space ( x3 . B E H K N Q U X x4 ` C F I L O R V Y ) ; Z % x5 / ? ! : # + S Quickstart Guide Quickstart Guide 9 Handset button functions All possible buttons and their functions are described. Some of the buttons may not work or may not be available, depending on your location and your NS100 radio model. A single beep sounds whenever you press a button. A double beep sounds to indicate an invalid key or an error. (The beeps won't sound if the volume is set to zero.) Button Function Channel selection. In normal mode, press to step through the channels one at a time or hold down for rapid selection. In menu mode, press to step through the menu options. Three favorite channels. Press repeatedly to cycle through your three favorite channels. Priority channel. USA/Canada only. Press to cancel the current mode and tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original mode. CH16 is the default. To make CH9 the default instead, hold down 16/9 until 09 is displayed on the LCD screen. Priority channel. Europe only. Press to cancel the current mode and tune into CH16. Press again to return to your original mode. Button Function DSC call menu. Press to display the DSC call menu and to make different types of DSC calls. Scan. Press to start a dual (DW) or triple (TW) watch scan. Hold down to start an all scan. Press again to stop scanning. Weather channel. USA/Canada only. Press to hear the most recently used weather channel. Press again to return to your previous mode. Squelch adjustment. Press ^SQ to increase or SQv to decrease the squelch (threshold level). (Also see Adjust the squelch.) 3CH SCAN 16/9 CALL WX FUNC Volume. (Buttons located on the right hand side of handset). Press ^VOL to increase or VOLv to decrease the speaker volume. (Also see Adjust the volume.) Press To Talk. (Button located on left hand side of handset). Press at any time to transmit on an allowed channel. (Some channels are restricted and do not allow transmissions. Appendix C has detailed information on channels.) 10 Quickstart Guide Northstar NS100 Button Function Escape. Press to cancel any changes, return to the previous mode, or backup. Enter. Press to confirm and accept any input or changes. Function. Provides access to the following useful radio functions when combined with the button number indicated: Button FUNC 6 Function Intercom. NS100 DS only. Pick up your handset, then press FUNC then 6 to activate the intercom. (Also see Use the intercom on the NS100 DS.) Transmission power. Press FUNC then 7 to change the transmission power setting. Press FUNC then 7 again to return to the previous setting. Fog mode. NS100 DS only. Press FUNC then 9 to enter the fog mode. (Also see Use the foghorn.) Distress. (Red button located on right hand side of handset). To make a distress call, lift the hinged protective cover from the button. Then either press DISTRESS to show the Nature of Distress categories OR hold down DISTRESS to send an undefined distress call. (Also see Reference Section 5 - Send a Distress call.) FUNC 7 FUNC 1 Radio Menu mode. Press FUNC then 1 to display the radio menu and DSC setup options and to enter menu mode. (Also see Reference Section 1 and Reference Section 2.) Backlighting. Press FUNC then 3 to set the backlight level for the LCD screen and handset buttons. (Also see Adjust the backlighting.) Hailer. NS100 DS only. Press FUNC then 4 to enter hailer mode. (Also see Use the hailer on the NS100 DS.) FUNC 9 FUNC 3 FUNC 4 Display and navigate a menu Only a few menu options can be displayed at any one time on the LCD screen. To show the menu options: 1. Press FUNC then press 1 to display the first four radio menu options OR press CALL to display the DSC call menu. 2. Press ^CH/SEL or CH/SELv to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is postioned at the desired option. 3. Press >ENT to display that option. Make any entries or changes, if required. 4. Press >ENT to confirm changes OR press ENT to confirm, CH3 is overwritten with the new channel. Select a favorite channel Press 3CH to display the first favorite channel. Repeat the procedure, if necessary, to cycle through the three favorite channels. The LCD screen displays CH1, CH2, or CH3 as appropriate, to show which favorite channel is operational. When you are finished using a favorite channel, press ENT to confirm, the channel is deleted from your favorite channel selection. Select a weather channel This option is only available with the USA or Canadian channel banks. Press WX to tune to the most recently used weather channel. WX is displayed on the LCD screen. Press ^CH/SELv to tune to a different weather channel, if desired. While scanning in the Wx Alert ON mode, if a weather alert is transmitted on 1050Hz by a weather station, the radio picks it up automatically and sounds the loud weather alert warning tone. Press any key while the loud alarm is sounding to cancel the warning tone and listen to the weather alert voice message. When you are finished using the weather channel, press WX again to return to previous working channel. Dual/Tri watch scan The SCAN function is not available in some European countries. You can use the radio setup menu to select a dual watch mode (all radio models) or a triple watch mode (USA/Canada only). (See Reference Section 1 - Select dual or triple watch mode.) Dual watch mode will automatically scan between the working channel and CH16 (the priority channel). Triple watch mode, with the USA or CAN channel banks selected and the weather alert ON, automatically scans the working channel, both the priority channels (CH09 and CH16) and the weather channel. Quickstart Guide When you are on a working channel, just press SCAN to start scanning. DW (dual watch) or TW (triple watch) is shown on the LCD screen. If a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the LCD screen. Scanning starts again four seconds after the BUSY annunciator disappears. To stop at the current channel and cancel the SCAN mode, press SCAN again or ENT to select the automatic foghorn OR move the cursor to MANUAL and then press >ENT to select the manual foghorn. 3. When the foghorn is blowing you can press ^VOL to increase or VOLv to decrease the foghorn volume. The LCD screen will show the current foghorn volume as a percentage e.g. 50% VOLUME. 4. The foghorn's listening function allows sounds picked up by the hailer horn to be heard over the radio. When the LCD screen shows LISTENING, you can press ^VOL to increase or VOLv to decrease the volume. Press WAITING N 38 27.021' E137 12.011' T 12:27 UTC INTERCOM CALLING STATION-2 INTERCOM TALKING IMPORTANT! Normal radio operation is suspended when you are using the foghorn or intercom, but an incoming DSC signal will interrupt the intercom facility and you must attend to the DSC signal before using the foghorn or intercom again. The dual handsets on the NS100 DS radio provide a useful intercom facility. When you lift a handset out from its customised bracket, an inbuilt sensor automatically makes the handset operational. 1. Press FUNC then 6 on your handset (handset1) to enter the intercom mode. The radio calls handset-2 for one minute. 2. Handset-2 beeps and the LCD screen shows a message to indicate that you (handset-1) are calling. 3. If the person at handset-2 wants to enter intercom mode and reply, they need to pick up handset-2, then press PTT to talk. You can use the intercom for a maximum of five minutes, and you can adjust the intercom volume during the listening mode with ^VOL and VOLv. 4. When you are finished with the intercom mode, just press WAITING N 38 27.021' E137 12.011' T 12:27 UTC HAILER MODE LISTENING VOLUME 30% HAILER MODE HAILING VOLUME 30% The NS100 DS radio has a useful hailing facility with ten volume settings. To use the hailer: 1. Press FUNC then 4 to activate the hailer. The LCD screen shows HL to confirm that hailer mode is operating and also shows the hailer volume as a percentage. 2. Press PTT to send a hail. Speak at a normal volume into the handset microphone, and use the ^VOLv buttons if you need to increase or decrease the volume. Quickstart Guide The hailer horn has a listening function which allows sounds picked up by the hailer horn to be heard over the radio. To change the volume, use the ^VOLv buttons when LISTENING is shown on the LCD screen. You can use the hailer for a maximum of 30 minutes. 3. When you are finished using the hailer, just press ENT to regain operational control of the handset. Use the dual handsets on the NS100 DS The internal handset speaker is disabled when the handset is in its customised bracket. When handset-2 is in its customized bracket (in ON HOOK mode), you can use handset-1 for any radio operation. Handset-2 can be used only for distress calls and the intercom function when it is in ON HOOK mode. Handset-1 has priority over handset-2. 18 Quickstart Guide Northstar NS100 Reference Section 1 Radio Menu Options NS100 radio menu .......................................................................20 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 This reference section explains how to display and use the radio menu options to customise your NS100 radio. Note that some options may not be available, depending on your radio model and location. 19 Reference Manual NS100 radio menu Press FUNC then 1 to display the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the radio menu. Press >ENT to select an option. BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING MANUAL NEW EDIT/DELETE Set up and manage your buddy list. Set the radio sensitivity to suit local or distance conditions. Select the channel bank (USA and Canada). Set your position & UTC (time) manually. Set the local time and your preferred time formats, display options, and GPS alert ON/OFF. DSC SETUP USER MMSID GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY LL REPLY DSC FUNC ATIS ID ATIS FUNC DSC SETUP menu. See Reference Section 2. RADIO SETUP CH NAME WATCH MODE WX ALERT CONTRAST RESET Change a channel's name. Select the watch mode. Turn the weather alert on or off (USA and Canada only). Change the contrast level. Reset to factory defaults. 20 Northstar NS100 Add a new buddy >BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA BUDDY LIST >MANUAL NEW EDIT/DELETE ENTER NAME ­­­­­­­­­­­­ ENTER MMSID ­­­­­­­­­ ENTER NAME JON ENTER MMSID 123456789 JON 123456789 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL You can use the Buddy List option to store, edit, or delete the names and associated MMSIDs of your 20 favorite buddies. Their details are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first. 1. Select BUDDY LIST and press >ENT. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press >ENT. 2. Enter your buddy's name, one character at a time (this may be alphanumeric) then press >ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID entry line. 3. Enter the MMSID associated with that buddy's name (this must be numeric) then press >ENT to confirm a correct entry. 4. The new name and MMSID are displayed. Press >ENT to store the new entry which is displayed at the top of your buddy list. When your BUDDY LIST is full up with 20 entries, you cannot make another new entry until you have deleted an existing entry. Edit a buddy's details >BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW >EDIT/DELETE JON >EDIT DELETE ENTER NAME JON ENTER MMSID 112233445 JON 111223344 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL 1. Select BUDDY LIST and press >ENT. Move the cursor to the buddy name you want to EDIT/DELETE. Press >ENT to display the list of entries. 2. Press >ENT to select EDIT. The cursor moves to the first character of the name. 3. Edit the buddy name, OR, to edit only the MMSID, press >ENT repeatedly to move the cursor to the MMSID line. 4. When you are finished, press >ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. 5. Press >ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 thru 6. Otherwise, press BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW >EDIT/DELETE MANUAL NEW ALEX >TOM JEAN TOM EDIT >DELETE DELETE BUDDY TOM ENT>YES ESC>NO 1. Select BUDDY LIST and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to the buddy name you want to EDIT/DELETE. Press >ENT to display the list of entries. 3. Move the cursor to DELETE and press >ENT. 4. The radio asks for confirmation. Press >ENT. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again. Set the radio sensitivity BUDDY LIST >LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA SENSITIVITY >DISTANT LOCAL You can improve the sensitivity of the receiver depending whether you are operating the radio locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DISTANT). LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to cities or pager broadcast sites. Also see the Quickstart Guide - Adjust the squelch as the squelch setting can alter the radio sensitivity. 1. Move the cursor to LOCAL/DIST and press >ENT. 2. To activate the DISTANT setting, press >ENT again. LOC disappears from the LCD screen to show that reduced receiver sensitivity is not operational OR to activate the LOCAL setting, move the cursor to LOCAL and press >ENT. LOC appears on the LCD screen to show that reduced receiver sensitivity is operational. 22 Northstar NS100 Select the channel bank BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST >USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA CH SELECT >USA INT CAN This option is not available in Europe because the channel bank is preset to INT (international). In the USA and Canada, a choice of 3 channel banks is available; · USA · INT (International) · CAN (Canadian). Appendix C shows the channel bank details. 1. Move the cursor to USA/INT/CAN and press >ENT. 2. Press >ENT again to select the USA channel bank OR move the cursor to INT or CAN and then press >ENT. Depending on your selection, USA, INT or CAN will be shown on the LCD screen. Set your position and time manually BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN >GPS/DATA GPS/DATA >MANUAL SETTING MANUAL LL N __`__.__` E___`__.__` MAN --:--UTC If your boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time. However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify your boat's position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA menu option. This information is important because it will be used if you transmit a DSC DISTRESS call. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to MANUAL and press >ENT. 3. Enter your latitude and press >ENT. Enter your longitude and press >ENT. 4. Enter your local time in UTC format only; e.g. if the local time is 1715 and you are 3.5 hours behind UTC, enter the time as 2045. A world time chart is shown for your information. 5. Press >ENT when all the information is correct. The vessel's latitude and longitude are shown on the LCD screen, with the UTC time. The prefix MAN indicates a manual entry. If a real GPS position is received, your manual entries are cancelled and MAN disappears off the LCD screen. Reference Manual 23 Set the time offset BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN >GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL >SETTING SETTING >TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY TIME OFFSET >+00:00 00:00 UTC TIME OFFSET >+1.30 01:30 UTC TIME OFFSET >+1.30 01:30 LOC 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Press >ENT again. The time offset is shown as +00:00. LM Y X W V U T S 4. Work out the offset between your local time and UTC using the world time chart if necessary; e.g. if you are 1.5 hours ahead of UTC, enter an offset of +01:30 hours. 5. Enter your local offset from UTC and press >ENT to confirm. The offset is shown with a suffix LOC to indicate your local offset. Z A A S R Q Z P O Z N B C D E F G H I K L MY T M V U International Date Line M M* M R N Z S T R S R P Q P* N AB Z A Z B Z B B C C P O Z G D I H K K L M E F F C D D E D H H I I H K WORLD MAP OF TIME ZONES L I X International Date Line X W C* A C D* E R Q N P D E* E E* F F F* G H G S M M* V* M E* M M K L L L R S Q P W U S Q W C B A B C C H I A Z D F G F* D H L X W I IK M M* O H I* K K K * P Z L * M STANDARD TIME ZONES Corrected to January 2005 Zone boundaries are approximate Q O hm Standard Time = Universal Time + value from table hm hm hm hm M Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), usually one hour in advance of Standard Time, is kept in some places Map outline © Mountain High Maps Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office P 60°W Z A B C C* D D* E 0 +1 +2 +3 + 3 30 +4 + 4 30 +5 E* F F* G H I I* + 5 30 +6 + 6 30 +7 +8 +9 + 9 30 K K* L L* M M* M +10 +10 30 +11 +11 30 +12 +13 +14 N O P P* Q R S -1 -2 -3 - 3 30 -4 -5 -6 No Standard Time legally adopted T U U* V V* W X Y -7 -8 - 8 30 -9 - 9 30 -10 -11 -12 180° 150°W 120°W 90°W 30°W 0° 30°E 60°E 90°E 120°E 150°E 180° 24 Northstar NS100 Select the time format BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN >GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL >SETTING SETTING TIME OFFSET >TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY TIME FORMAT >12 24 23:30 LOC PORT OPS N 35'.43.211' E123'45.113' 11.30PM LOC 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Move the cursor to TIME FORMAT and press >ENT. There is a choice of a 12 hour time format that uses AM and PM suffixes, or a 24 hour time format. 4. Press >ENT again to select the 12 hour time format OR move the cursor to 24 and then press >ENT to select the 24 hour time format. The new time format is displayed immediately. Show or hide the time BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN >GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL >SETTING SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT >TIME DISPLY TIME DISPLAY >ON OFF If you have entered the time manually (see Reference Section 1 - Set your position and time manually), the time is always shown on the screen with the prefix MAN. However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the time on the LCD screen. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Move the cursor to TIME DISPLY and press >ENT again. 4. Press >ENT again to have the LCD screen show the time OR move the cursor to OFF and then press GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL >SETTING SETTING TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY >LL DISPLAY LL DISPLAY >ON OFF If you have entered the boat's position manually (see Reference Section 1 - Set your position and time manually), the position is always shown on the screen with the prefix MAN. However, if the boat's position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the boat's position on the LCD screen. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Scroll through the GPS/DATA menu to LL DISPLAY and press >ENT again. 4. Press >ENT again to have the LCD screen show the boat's position OR move the cursor to OFF and then press GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL >SETTING SETTING TIME DISPLY LL DISPLAY >GPS ALERT GPS ALERT >ON OFF The GPS alert is usually set to ON so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, warning alarm beeps sound. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Scroll through the GPS/DATA menu to GPS ALERT and press >ENT again. 4. Press >ENT again to have the GPS alert ON OR move the cursor to OFF and then press RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP >CH NAME WATCH MODE WX ALERT CH NAME TELEPHONE TELEPHONE >EDIT DELETE EDIT CH NAME TELEPHONE EDIT CH NAME PHONE AAAA ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL The channel banks are listed in Appendix C with their default names. You can edit the individual channel names or delete them. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press >ENT. 3. Press >ENT again to select CH NAME. 4. Use ^CH/SELv to select the channel and display the associated name tag, then press >ENT. The LCD screen shows the existing channel name and invites you to edit or delete it. 5. Press >ENT to edit the channel name and then enter the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters. (In this example, TELEPHONE is changed to PHONE AAAA.) OR move the cursor to DELETE and then press >ENT to delete the existing name. In this case, no name will be displayed on the LCD screen when the channel is operational. 6. Press >ENT again to confirm the new channel name or deletion. Select dual or triple watch mode USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP >RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP CH NAME >WATCH MODE WX ALERT WATCH MODE >ONLY 16CH 16CH + 9CH Dual watch mode automatically scans between the priority channel and the working channel. CH16 is the default priority channel. If the USA or CAN channel banks are selected on the USA radio model, and the weather alert is ON, the weather channel is also scanned in dual watch mode. Triple watch mode is available only with the USA radio model. Triple watch mode, with the USA or CAN channel banks selected and the weather alert ON, automatically scans the working channel, both of the priority channels (CH09 and CH16), and the weather channel. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. Reference Manual 27 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press >ENT. 3. Move the cursor to WATCH MODE and press >ENT. 4. To set a dual watch mode that scans CH16 as the priority channel, press >ENT again OR to set a triple watch mode that scans both the priority channels, move the cursor to 16CH + 9CH and then press >ENT. Weather alert setting USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP >RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP CH NAME WATCH MODE >WX ALERT WX ALERT >ON OFF The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on the USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather (such as storms or hurricanes) is forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050Hz. If you are operating on the USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the radio to pick up any weather alerts as follows: 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press >ENT. 3. Move the cursor to WX ALERT and press >ENT. 4. If you want to select the weather alert facility, press >ENT again so that when a weather alert is broadcast, the alert will sound. (Press any button to hear the weather alert voice message). Move the cursor to OFF and then press RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE WX ALERT >CONTRAST CONTRAST LO HI You can adjust the contrast on the LCD screen to suit your own preference. There is a choice of 16 contrast levels. The lowest contrast levels 1 thru 3 are all shown by one bar only on the LCD screen. The highest contrast levels 14 thru 16 are all shown by 12 bars on the LCD screen. The example here indicates contrast level 6. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press >ENT. 3. Move the cursor to CONTRAST and press >ENT. 4. Use ^CH/SEL or CH/SELv to increase or decrease the contrast to the desired level. . Reset to factory defaults USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP >RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP WX ALERT CONTRAST >RESET RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE ENT>YES ESC>NO You can reset the radio back to the following factory defaults: Time offset: Time format: Time display: LL display: GPS alert: Individual reply: LL reply: WX alert: Contrast: Priority channel: Watch mode: DSC FUNC: 00.00 24 hour clock On On Off (USA), On (Europe) Manual Manual On 8 CH16 CH16 On Your buddy list and group list are not deleted when you reset the radio. All data in the call logs is deleted. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press >ENT. 3. Scroll through the radio menu until the cursor is next to RESET then press >ENT. 4. The radio asks you to reconfirm that you really want to reset to the factory defaults. Press >ENT to reset the radio OR press ENT. The DSC setup menu is displayed. USER MMSID GROUP SETUP Enter your user MMSID. Enter or change the name and/or details of a group MMSID. Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (USA and Canada only). INDV REPLY LL REPLY Select your response to an LL polling request. Turn the DSC functionality ON/OFF (USA). In Europe, if DSC functionality is OFF, ATIS functionality is ON. Enter your ATIS MMSID (Europe only). Enable/disable the ATIS function (Europe only). DSC FUNC ATIS ID ATIS FUNC Reference Manual 31 Enter your MMSID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA >DSC SETUP DSC SETUP >USER MMSID GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY INPUT MMSID _________ 187654321 MMSID ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL USER MMSID INPUT AGAIN _________ 187654321 MMSID ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL WARNING! This is once-only operation. You can display and read your MMSID at any time, but you get only one opportunity to store your MMSID in the radio. You cannot change it after you have stored it. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Press >ENT again to select the USER MMSID option. 3. If this is the first time that you are entering your MMSID, a dashed line appears. Enter your nine-digit MMSID along the dashed line. The cursor automatically moves to the next space after you enter each digit. If you make an error, press ENT. 5. You must reenter your MMSID again as a check, then press >ENT again to permanently store your MMSID and return to the menu. You can view your stored MMSID at anytime by selecting USER MMSID in the main menu. SPECIAL NOTE: After storing your MMSID, check if the DSC FUNC is selected ON. If it is OFF, you must set it to ON. See Page #35 for details. Enter a new group MMSID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA >DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID >GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY GROUP SETUP >MANUAL NEW GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP NAME _________ GROUP MMSID 0________ ENTER NAME FISHING ENTER MMSID 0_________ ENTER NAME FISHING ENTER MMSID 023456789 FISHING 023456789 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL If you call the same group of people frequently, you can store their details in a group MMSID. Then, when you call that group MMSID, every person in the group receives your call automatically. You can store a maxmimum of five group MMSIDs. A group MMSID always starts with 0. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to GROUP SETUP then press >ENT. 3. Press >ENT again to select MANUAL NEW. If this is the first time that you are entering a group name OR if an unused group MMSID is available, a dashed line appears. (Otherwise, the existing group names are displayed for you to edit or delete.) 32 Northstar NS100 4. Enter the group name along the dashed line. In this example the group name is FISHING. The group name can contain a maximum of 11 alphanumeric characters. The cursor automatically moves to the next space after you enter each digit. If you make an error, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) until the cursor moves to the MMSID line. 5. Enter the group MMSID. Remember that the first number is always 0. The cursor automatically moves to the next space after you enter each digit. If you make an error, press ENT. 6. The group name and group MMSID are shown in a confirmation screen. Press >ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP option. Edit a group MMSID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA >DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID >GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY GROUP SETUP FISHING >WTERSKIERS RACERS WTERSKIERS 067890123 >EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME WTERSKIERS EDIT MMSID 067890123 WATERSKIERS 067890123 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to GROUP SETUP then press >ENT. The existing group MMSID names are listed. 3. Move the cursor to the group MMSID name that you want to edit, then press >ENT. 4. The group name and group MMSID are listed, with the cursor at the first character of the group name. Edit the group name, if required, or press >ENT repeatedly to move the cursor to the group MMSID. Make any changes to the group MMSID number, if required. 5. When you are finished, press >ENT to confirm the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP option. Reference Manual 33 Delete a group MMSID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA >DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID >GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW FISHING >WATERSKIERS WATERSKIERS EDIT >DELETE DELETE GROUP WATERSKIERS ENT>YES ESC>NO 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to GROUP SETUP then press >ENT. The existing group MMSID names are listed. 3. Move the cursor to the group MMSID name that you want to delete, then press >ENT. 4. The group name is shown. Move the cursor to DELETE and press >ENT. 5. Press >ENT again to confirm the deletion or DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID GROUP SETUP >INDV REPLY INDV REPLY >AUTO MANUAL European radio models require a manual acknowledgement.