NorthStar Navigation Explorer 721EU, Explorer 721US installation manual Industry Canada

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7-7 Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 7-8 Connect the Radio Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 7-9 Set Up the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 7-10 Enter Your User MMSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 7-11 The Completed Installation (with Optional Handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Industry Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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.

IMPORTANT:

1.Some features described in this manual are not available on every model.

2.DSC functions will not operate on the radio until your user MMSID has been entered. See Section 7.9 for details.

3.The radio channels installed into the radio may vary from country to country, depending upon the model, and government or national communications authority regulations.

4.Brunswick New Technologies Inc. recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using the radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices.

5.A DSC warning label is supplied with the 721US. To comply with FCC regulations, this 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 label.

Optional Handset

This manual describes the operation and installation procedures for the Northstar Explorer 721US and 721EU base unit and microphone. An optional Northstar 701US or 701EU handset can be purchased and installed to give second station operation and intercom facilities.

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 RadioNormal Menu Mode Edit Mode Push Space How to Enter or Change Alphanumeric DataLCD Symbols and Meanings 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 Edit an Entry Maintain Your Buddy List Buddy ListAdd 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 ManualTime Offset GPS/DATA Manual SettingLocal Time Time 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 desiredSelect the Channel Bank UIC Radio Setup Menu Radio SetupRadio Setup Menu Options Radio Setup Internal Speaker Connections INT Speaker Ring and Beep Volume Ring Volume and KEY BeepChange Channel Names CH Name 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 MmsidEnter or Edit Your Atis Mmsid Enable Atis Functionality Atis FuncAtis Mmsid & Atis Functionality DSC Functionality DSC Func Select DSC SETUP, then LL ReplyResponse Type to LL Polling Calls LL Reply Push the rotary knob to confirmDSC Call Menu Options What is DSC?Send and Receive DSC Calls 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 frequentlySet the channel and continue as explained in Section Call using the Call Log Call LOGCall using the Distress Log Dist LOG 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 Polled Position Call Rcvposition Receive a Group Call RCV GroupReceive a Geographic Call RCV Geograph Send a Distress Call Distress CallsReceive a Distress Acknowledgement Distress ACK Open the red cover labelled DistressRelay a Distress Call from the Distress Log Relay Receive a Distress Call RCV DistressReceive a Distress Relay RCV Distress 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 SpecificAIS 156.85162 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
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