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Welcome to the NS100 radio

Congratulations on your purchase of a Northstar NS100 radio! There are two models available; the NS100 SS (Single System) and the NS100 DS (Dual System). Both provide the following useful features:

•an alphanumeric handset with built-in LCD screen for easy operation and information display.

•local/distance mode to eliminate noise in high trafﬁc urban areas

•adjustable contrast settings for the handset screen

•adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use

•waterproof and submersible handset to comply with JIS-7

•powerful 4W external speaker audio output

•access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available

•special 3CH button to select your three favourite channels

•MMSID storage for your three favourite groups

•DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101 Standards. USA only.

•DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets EC Class D Standards. Europe only.

•PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility

•DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit your MMSID and position until an acknowledgement is received

•easy access to a buddy list (maximum of 20 favourite people)

•group calling and all ships calling facility

•LL position polling information

•weather alert facility. US only.

•ATIS facility for inland waterways. Europe only.

The NS100 DS provides the following additional features:

•a second alphanumeric handset

•a second 4W external speaker

•intercom facility between the two handsets

•foghorn mode for use in reduced visibility

•hailer function with powerful 20W output through a Hailer Horn (optional).

Using this manual

This manual is divided into two main sections:

•The QuickStart Guide has all the basic information you need to operate your radio. Be sure to read this section as you start to use the radio.

•The Reference Sections provide more detailed information about each function.

Use these sections to learn more about the radio and get the most out of it.

Check the mini table of contents at the start of each section, or the index at the end of the manual, to quickly ﬁnd information on a particular topic.

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Contents Northstar NS100 FCC Statement Contents International channel banks Getting Started Using this manual Welcome to the NS100 radioConventions Maintaining the radioTechnical support Quickstart Guide LCD screen symbols Turn the radio on and offEnter alphanumeric data AtisGPS Handset button functions Display and navigate a menu Adjust the backlighting Adjust the volumeSelect the TX power Customise your radioAdjust the squelch Select the channel bankSelect a channel Make a call Store 3 favorite channelsSelect a favorite channel Delete a favorite channel Select a weather channelDual/Tri watch scan All scan and channel lock out Shadow watch scanUse 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 positionSelect dual or triple watch mode Edit or delete a channel namePhone AAAA. or Weather alert setting Reset to factory defaults Set the contrastDSC Func Setup the DSC functions What is DSC? DSC setup menuEnter your Mmsid Enter a new group 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