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1.1 General remarks to frequency table 1

1.1.1The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical information may also be used for vessel traffic-systems by traffic centres.

1.1.2In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for another service category or other radio serv- ices. These countries are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia,, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic (with exemption of channels 08, 09, 72, 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The Administrations concerned should make any possible attempt to make these frequencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service category.

1.2 Explanation of specific footnotes in frequency table 1

a.In the countries mentioned under 1.1.2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel.

b.This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350.

c.In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene communications during safety operations on the North Sea, IJsselmeer, Waddenzee, Ooster- and Westerschelde.

d.This channel may also be used for piloting, mooring, tugging and for other nautical purposes.

e.This channel is the first ship-to-ship channel, unless the competent authority has designated another channel.

In the countries mentioned under 1.1.2, it is allowed that the output power is set to a value between 6 and 25 W until 1 January 2005.

f.In the countries mentioned under 1.1.2, this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authori- ties.

g.In the Netherlands, this channel is used by its national coastguard for communications during oil pol- lution operations on the North Sea and for safety messages for the North Sea, Waddenzee, IJsselmeer, Ooster- and Westerschelde.

h.This channel may be used only for service category on-board on board communications.

i.This channel may be used only for communications between seagoing vessels and participating land stations in case of distress and safety communications within the maritime sea-areas.

In the countries mentioned under 1.1.2, this channel may be used only for distress, safety and calling.

j.The output power shall be reduced automatically to a value between 0.5 and 1 W.

k.This channel may be used for communications with a social character.

l.In the Netherlands and Belgium, this channel may be used for transmitting messages concerning bunker- ing and victualling. The output power has to be reduced manually to a value between 0.5 and- 1 W.

m.This channel may also be used for public correspondence.

n.This channel will be used for an automatic ship identification and surveillance system (AIS) capable of providing worldwide operating on seas and Inland Waterways.

o.The availability of this channel is on a voluntary basis. All existing equipment shall be capable to of operating on this channel within a ten-year period after the entry into force of this Arrangement.

p.After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for special events on a temporary basis.

q.In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information.

r.In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities.

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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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