NorthStar Navigation Northstar NS100 quick start Enter alphanumeric data, Atis, Gps

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Symbol	Meaning
ATIS	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).
GPS	Blinking indicates that the NMEA
	GPS input is missing or invalid.

88channel selected. V indicates an EU special channel, e.g. M1.

Xchannel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation.

8channel sufﬁx, if applicable to the selected channel. Usually A or B.

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:		x1	x2	x3	x4	x5
Press:		x1	x2	x3	x4	x5
button 1		1	-	.	‘	/
button 2		2	A	B	C	?
button 3		3	D	E	F	!
button 4		4	G	H	I	:
button 5		5	J	K	L	#
button 6		6	M	N	O	+
button 7		7	P	Q	R	S
button 8		8	T	U	V	;
button 9		9	W	X	Y	Z
button 0		0	Space	(	)	%

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Contents Northstar NS100 FCC Statement Contents International channel banks Getting Started Using this manual Welcome to the NS100 radioMaintaining the radio ConventionsTechnical support Quickstart Guide LCD screen symbols Turn the radio on and offAtis Enter alphanumeric dataGPS Handset button functions Display and navigate a menu Adjust the backlighting Adjust the volumeSelect the TX power Customise your radioSelect the channel bank Adjust the squelchSelect a channel Store 3 favorite channels Make a callSelect a favorite channel Select a weather channel Delete a favorite channelDual/Tri watch scan Shadow watch scan All scan and channel lock outUse the foghorn on the NS100DS Use the intercom on the NS100 DS Use the hailer on the NS100 DSHandset alarm for the NS100 DS Use the dual handsets on the NS100 DSRadio Menu Options Reference SectionBuddy List LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC Setup NS100 radio menuAdd a new buddy Edit a buddy’s detailsDelete a buddy’s details Set the radio sensitivitySet your position and time manually USASet the time offset ZonesSelect the time format Show or hide the timeGPS alert setting Show or hide the boat’s positionEdit or delete a channel name Select dual or triple watch modePhone AAAA. or Weather alert setting Set the contrast Reset to factory defaultsDSC Func Setup the DSC functions What is DSC? DSC setup menuEnter a new group Mmsid Enter your MmsidSpecial Note Edit a group Mmsid Delete a group Mmsid Select your response to individual callsSelect your response to LL polling calls Turn the DSC functions on/offEnter your Atis ID Turn the Atis functions on/offMaking DSC calls DSC call menu Reply to the last incoming call Make a routine call to an individualMake a routine call to a group Retry a routine call Call all shipsCall back using the call log data Request the LL position of a buddyReference Manual Receiving DSC calls Manually acknowledge an individual call European radio models require Manual acknowledgementAutomatically acknowledge an individual call Reply to a group callReply to an all ships call Manually reply to an LL position request Automatically reply to an LL position requestDo not reply to an LL position request Reply to a geographic callDistress calls Send a distress call Call back using the distress logs Receive and reply to a distress callReceive a distress relay Receive a distress acknowledgement Appendix a Technical Speciﬁcations NS100 SS NS100 DS Spurious & harmonics Attenuated at least 43+10logPo USA Appendix B Troubleshooting Problem No position information is displayed Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Banks International channel banks Ship Ship Special Notes on International Channel Usage USA channel banks Pleasure Special Notes on USA Channel Usage Canadian channel banks 28B RX Only 162.000 Public Correspondence, RX Only Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage Country-speciﬁc inland waterways Europe AIS1 Special Channels Special Notes on European International Channel Usage