NorthStar Navigation 710 VHF Receiving a Group Call Group, Receiving a Geographic Call Geograph

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5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)

RCV: INDIV

 

INDIV ACK

VHF710

 

VHF710

ENTER –> ACK

 

PRESS PTT

ESC –> EXIT

 

ESC –> EXIT

 

 

 

1.When you receive notification of an INDIV call, press any key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call. INDIV calls are almost always Routine priority.

If the radio recognises the user MMSID as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSID.

2.The VHF 710US responds automatically but the VHF 710EU prompts you to press ENT to acknowledge the incoming call.

3.The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact on the designated channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice contact instead.

The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)

RCV: GROUP

GP: RD GROUP

VHF710

ROUTINE

1.When you receive notification of a GROUP call, press any key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call.

The priority level is always routine, and the group is identified on the screen. The group will be one of the three groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 4-3).

2.You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice contact on the designated channel.

The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)

RCV: GEOGRAPH

VHF710

10:34 UTC

ESC –> EXIT

A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area.

1.When you receive notification of a GEOGRAPH call, press any key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call.

The time and the user MMSID or name are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSID as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSID.

2. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.

5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)

RCV: POSITION

SAM

82º50.003'N

27º45.543'W

1.When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see Section 5-2-9), you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially if it is a good fishing position.

If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes.

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Contents Explorer 710 VHF Important Safety Information Contents RF Emissions Notice General Information FeaturesCustomizing your Northstar VHF Radio How to Enter Alphanumeric Data How to Display and Navigate MenusLCD Symbols and Meanings PRI HI LOWX ALT BusyVOL/PWR Basic Operation and Key FunctionsSQL Scan 3CHUIC DIMMenu ENTESC CALL/MENURadio Menu Options Menu Edit an Entry Maintain Your Buddy List Buddy ListBacklighting Backlight and Contrast Contrast Local or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL/DISTSet Distance Sensitivity Set Local SensitivityManually Enter Position and UTC Time Manual Set the Backlighting LevelSet the Contrast Level GPS Data and Time GPS/DATALocal Time Time Offset GPS/DATA Manual SettingTime Offset Position Display Options LL display Time Display Options Time DisplayCourse & Speed Display Options COG/SOG Select GPS SIM, then select on on or OFF off as desired Reset to Factory Defaults ResetGPS Alert Options Alert GPS Simulator SimulatorRadio Setup Menu Radio Setup Radio Setup Menu Radio SetupChannel Names CH Name Internal Speaker Connections INT Speaker Ring & Beep Volume Ring VOL and Beep VOLSet the Priority Channel Watch Mode Select Radio SETUP, then INT SpeakerNmea protocol COM Port Select Radio SETUP, then WX AlertRadio Setup INT Speaker Watch Mode WX Alert OFF Weather Alert Wx AlertMmsid DSC Setup Menu DSC SetupDSC Setup Menu Options Enter Your User Mmsid User MmsidEdit Group Name Details Maintain Your Groups Group SetupCreate a Group Group Setup Select DSC SETUP, then Group SetupEnter or Edit Your Atis Mmsid Delete a GroupResponse to Individual Calls Indiv Reply Atis Mmsid & Atis FunctionalityDSC functionality options DSC Func Enable Atis Functionality Atis FuncDSC Setup Indiv Reply Atis Mmsid Atis Func On OFF DSC Setup Group Setup Indiv Reply DSC Func On OFFIndiv Reply Auto DSC Setup LL ReplyDSC Func Manual LL Reply OFF Sending DSC calls Sending and Receiving DSC CallsRetrying a Routine Call Make a Routine Call IndividualAcknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call Indiv Call All Ships ALL Ships Call a Group GroupCall using the Distress Log Dist LOG Call using the Call Log Call LOGSet the channel and continue as explained in Section Receiving DSC Calls Request the LL Position of a Buddy LL RequestReceiving an All Ships Call ALL Ships Receiving a Geographic Call Geograph Receiving a Group Call GroupReceiving a Polled Position Call Position Sending a Distress Call Distress CallsOpen the red cover labelled Distress Flooding ESC Exit RCV Distress Receiving a Distress Call DistressDistress Acknowledgement distress ack or Relay RCV DistressNorthstar VHF 710 US.EU Appendix a Technical SpecificationsUV distant / 2.5 uV local TransmitterReceiver Frequency 156.025 163.275 MHzAppendix 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 Canadian Weather Channel Canada WX Noaa Weather Channel Noaa WXCanadian CG Canada Channel ChartPleasure Ship ShipWeather Digital selective calling for distress EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific162 156.85AIS Page Special Channels Appendix D Mmsid and License InformationInstallation Section Checklist pictured over Installation Options Checklist middle picture oppositeGimbal Installation Connecting the Radio Recessed Installation picture belowChanging the Viewing Angle Connect the Radio Cables Rear view of base unit Wiring DetailsCable Pinout Color User Mmsid PO Box 978.897.6600800.628.4487 978.897.7241
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