NorthStar Navigation 705, 725 quick start Adjust the Squelch, Enter Data and Correct Errors

Adjust the Squelch

1Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise so that random noise is heard.

2Turn SQL slowly clockwise until the random

	noise disappears.
	3 Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for best
	reception in normal open sea conditions.
Base Unit	In areas of high noise (eg close to large cities)
	reception may improve if sensitivity is reduced.
	Try turning SQL slowly clockwise or use the
	LOCAL setting (see the Installation and Operation
	Manual).

Adjust the squelch with the and keys on the handset.

	Hold down or to rapidly increase or
	decrease the squelch or press quickly to step
	through the 8 different squelch levels. The
	squelch setting on the base unit will temporarily
	change to match.
Optional Handset	When you put the handset back ON hook, the
	base unit squelch setting takes precedence
	again.

Enter Data and Correct Errors

	Only 4 menu items can be displayed on the base unit LCD at any one
	time. Press CH			or CH	to scroll through a menu listing.
	Press	ESC	to return to the previous menu screen without saving
	changes OR press the rotary knob to confirm changes.
	To enter data, press CH				or CH	to step through the alphabet and
	numbers. Hold down CH				or CH	to scroll rapidly.
721US Base Unit and	You can also use the rotary knob to step through the alphabet and
	numbers, then press the knob to confirm each selection.
Microphone
	To correct errors, press CH				then select the < backup character on
	the LCD. Press the rotary knob to backup one space at a time.
	Only 4 menu items can be displayed on the handset LCD at any one
	time. Press		or	to scroll through a menu listing.
	Press	ESC	to return to the previous menu screen without saving
	changes OR press			ENT to confirm changes.
	Press	or	to step through the alphabet and numbers. Hold down
	or	to scroll rapidly.
Optional Handset	To correct errors, press				then select the < backup character on the
	LCD. Press		ENT to backup one space at a time.

6 Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide