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Do not reply to an LL position request

PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021’ E135 12.011’ T 09:34 UTC

RCV:POSITION		PORT OPS/VTS
123451234		N 39 27.021’
REPLY OFF		E135 12.011’
ESC->EXIT		T 09:39 UTC

When the radio receives an LL position request it beeps to alert you to the request.

At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the position request and the MMSID of the caller.

The radio shows that the reply facility is OFF. Just press <ESC or PTT to return to the previous state.

The LL position request is not stored in the call log.

Reply to a geographic call

PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021’ E135 12.011’ T 09:34 UTC

RCV:POSITION		PORT OPS/VTS
123451234		N 39 27.021’
REPLY OFF		E135 12.011’
		T 09:39 UTC

A geographical call can be received only by vessels within a certain radius of the transmission, typically 20-30 miles (32-48 kms).

When the radio picks up an incoming geographic call:

1.The radio beeps to alert you to the incoming call. Press any key except PTT or <ESC to stop the beeps now.

At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the type and priority of the incoming call, and the MMSID of the caller.

If you press <ESC to ignore the call, or do not respond within three minutes, the radio returns to its previous status.

If the radio recognises the MMSID as one of your buddies, it displays the buddy name in place of the MMSID.

2.You can reply to the incoming call with an INDIVIDUAL call back. The incoming call is stored in the call log.

Press >ENT to move to the designated working channel. If no channel is designated, CH 16 is automatically selected.

Press PTT to communicate on the designated working channel.

The details of the incoming call are stored in the call log. If the call log is full, the oldest entry is automatically deleted.

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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 backlighting Adjust the volumeSelect the TX power 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