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What is DSC?

IMPORTANT!

You must enter your MMSID to access the DSC functions.

DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a VHF radio transmission system that can transmit digital signals. DSC capability enables you to use the Global Maritime Distress Signalling System (GMDSS) to transmit a coded distress signal using the DISTRESS button.

Any DSC radio within range of the distress signal will automatically register the distress signal and display the details on the LCD screen.

Every DSC user has a unique identiﬁer called an MMSID. You must enter your MMSID into the radio so that you can access the DSC functionality.

If you don't have an MMSID, contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you don't know who to contact, ask your dealer.

The DSC setup menu

1.Press FUNC then 1 to enter the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the menu.

2.Scroll through the main menu until the cursor is next to the DSC SETUP option, then press >ENT. The DSC setup menu is displayed.

USER MMSID

GROUP SETUP

INDV REPLY

LLREPLY

DSC FUNC

Enter your user MMSID.

Enter or change the name and/or details of a group MMSID.

Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (USA and Canada only).

Select your response to an LL polling request.

Turn the DSC functionality ON/OFF (USA). In Europe, if DSC functionality is OFF, ATIS functionality is ON.

ATIS ID	Enter your ATIS MMSID (Europe only).
	Enter your ATIS MMSID (Europe only).
ATIS FUNC	Enable/disable the ATIS function (Europe only).

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Contents Northstar NS100 FCC Statement Contents International channel banks Getting Started Using this manual Welcome to the NS100 radioTechnical support ConventionsMaintaining the radio Quickstart Guide LCD screen symbols Turn the radio on and offGPS Enter alphanumeric dataAtis Handset button functions Display and navigate a menu Adjust the volume Select the TX powerAdjust the backlighting Customise your radioSelect a channel Adjust the squelchSelect the channel bank Select a favorite channel Make a callStore 3 favorite channels Dual/Tri watch scan Delete a favorite channelSelect a weather channel Use the foghorn on the NS100DS All scan and channel lock outShadow watch scan 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 positionPhone AAAA. or Select dual or triple watch modeEdit or delete a channel name Weather alert setting DSC Func Reset to factory defaultsSet the contrast Setup the DSC functions What is DSC? DSC setup menuSpecial Note Enter your MmsidEnter a new group Mmsid 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