NorthStar Navigation Explorer 721EU Radio Setup Menu Radio Setup, Select the Channel Bank UIC

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Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)

Hold down CALL/MENU then scroll down and select RADIO SETUP. Press ENT or push the rotary knob to show the RADIO SETUP menu options.

Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data.

3-1 The Radio Setup Menu Options (RADIO SETUP)

	UIC (721US only)	Select the channel bank (721US only)
		See Section 3-2.
	CH NAME	Edit or delete channel names.
		See Section 3-3.
	RING VOLUME	Set the volume level of the incoming call notiﬁcation beeps.
		See Section 3-4.
	KEY BEEP	Set the volume level of the beeps.
	KEY BEEP	See Section 3-4.
		See Section 3-4.

	INT SPEAKER	Turn the radio’s internal speakers ON or OFF.
	INT SPEAKER	See Section 3-5.
		See Section 3-5.
	WATCH MODE	Select Dual or Tri watch scanning.
	WATCH MODE	See Section 3-6.
		See Section 3-6.

	WX ALERT (721US only)	Turn the WX Alert scanning mode ON or OFF. (721US only)
	WX ALERT (721US only)	See Section 3-7.
		See Section 3-7.
	COM PORT	Select NMEA or NAVBUS protocol for communications between the radio and any
	COM PORT	other instruments.
		other instruments.
		See Section 3-8.
	BARO SENSOR	Select the barometric units, calibrate the sensor, turn the display ON or OFF.
	BARO SENSOR	See Section 3-9.

		Select the temperature units, calibrate the sensor.
	TEMPERATURE	See Section 3-10.

		Select the HAPPY FISH alarm to be ON or OFF.
	HAPPY FISH	See Section 3-11.

3-2 Select the Channel Bank (UIC)

721US only.

There is a choice of three channel banks; USA, International, or Canadian (see Appendix C for details).

RADIO SETUP

>UIC

CH NAME RING VOLUME

UIC

>USA INT’L

CANADA

1.Select RADIO SETUP.

2.The cursor is at UIC. Press ENT or push the rotary knob to display the list of channel banks.

3.Select the channel bank to use then press ENT or push the rotary knob to conﬁrm the setting and return to the menu.

Northstar Explorer VHF Series: 721US, 721EU Operation and Installation Manual

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Contents Explorer 721US / 721EU Important Safety Information Contents Send and Receive DSC Calls Industry Canada How to Display and Navigate Menus FeaturesGeneral Information Customize your Northstar VHF RadioHow to Enter or Change Alphanumeric Data LCD Symbols and MeaningsNormal Menu Mode Edit Mode Push Space Symbol How the Microphone and Optional Handset Work Together Basic Operation and Key Functions Weather alert mode is on CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears oﬀ the LCDMenu see and the DSC set up menu see Section Then push to backupComplete listing of channel charts Power transmission setting is incorrectMatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning You must release PTT to receive a signalRadio Menu Options Menu Show Weather, SNR or Happy Fish on Handset Info Data Maintain Your Buddy List Buddy List Add an EntryEdit an Entry Set Distance Sensitivity Local or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL/DISTSet Local Sensitivity Backlighting Backlight and Contrast ContrastSet the Contrast Level Set the Backlighting LevelGPS Data and Time GPS/DATA Manually Enter Position and UTC Time ManualGPS/DATA Manual Setting Local Time Time OffsetTime Offset Time Display Options Time Display Select GPS/DATA, then Setting Select LL DisplayPosition Display Options LL display Course & Speed Display Options COG/SOGGPS Alert Options Alert Reset to Factory Defaults ResetGPS Simulator GPS SIM Select GPS SIM, then select on or OFF as desiredRadio Setup Menu Radio Setup Radio Setup Menu Options Radio SetupSelect the Channel Bank UIC Ring and Beep Volume Ring Volume and KEY Beep Change Channel Names CH NameInternal Speaker Connections INT Speaker Select Radio SETUP, then WX Alert Set the Priority Channel Watch ModeWeather Alert WX Alert Nmea or Navbus protocol COM PortBarometric Displays Baro Sensor Select Radio SETUP, then COM Port Select Baro & TempTemperature Display Temperature Switch the Barometric Display on or OFF Baro DisplySet the Temperature Units Units Calibrate the Temperature Reading CALDSC Setup Menu Options DSC Setup MenuMaintain Your Groups Group Setup Create a Group Group SetupResponse to Individual Calls Indiv Reply Edit Group Name or Group MmsidEnable Atis Functionality Atis Func Atis Mmsid & Atis FunctionalityEnter or Edit Your Atis Mmsid DSC Functionality DSC Func Select DSC SETUP, then LL ReplyResponse Type to LL Polling Calls LL Reply Push the rotary knob to conﬁrmWhat is DSC? Send and Receive DSC CallsDSC Call Menu Options Call an Individual Individual Distress only when there’s a distress situationRetry a Routine Call Acknowledge an Individual Incoming CallCall a Group Group Call the Most Recent Caller Last CallCall All Ships ALL Ships This facility is useful and used frequentlyCall using the Call Log Call LOG Call using the Distress Log Dist LOGSet the channel and continue as explained in Section Track Your Buddy Track Buddy Request the LL Position of a Buddy LL RequestDSC Call Call LOG Dist LOG LL Request SET Buddy BUDDY1 On OFFReceive an Individual Call RCV Indiv Receive an All Ships Call RCV ALL ShipReceive a Group Call RCV Group Receive a Geographic Call RCV GeographReceive a Polled Position Call Rcvposition Send a Distress Call Distress CallsReceive a Distress Acknowledgement Distress ACK Open the red cover labelled DistressReceive a Distress Call RCV Distress Receive a Distress Relay RCV Distress RelayRelay a Distress Call from the Distress Log Relay Northstar Explorer 721US and 721EU Appendix a Technical SpecificationsGPS/NMEA input Yes Comm. port Baud NMEA, 38400 baud Navbus Rotary channel selector YesTransmitter Channel Naming YesAppendix B Troubleshooting International EU-DSC on Appendix C VHF Marine Channel ChartsSpecial Notes on International Channel Useage Page USA Channel Chart Send Receive Traffic Type Ship Name TAG Wx02 RX Only 162.400 Wx01 RX Only 162.550Wx03 RX Only 162.475 Wx04 RX Only 162.425Canada Channel Chart 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Duplex Yes 28B RX Only 162.000 Public Correspondence, RX Only62A 156.125 Canadian Coast Guard Yes 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence, Duplex YesWeather Digital selective calling for distress EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific156.85 162AIS Page Appendix D Mmsid and License Information Installation Options Install the ExplorerChecklist There are two ways to install the radio. You can chooseGimbal Installation Change the Viewing Angle Recessed InstallationDrill the two pilot screw holes where marked Install the Microphone Bulkhead MountConnectors are on the rear of the base unit, as follows Connect the Radio CablesMmsid Store Cancel User Mmsid Input Again Set Up the RadioEnter Your User Mmsid GND. a ground connection is not usually requiredCompleted Installation with Optional Handset 0560