NorthStar Navigation 710 VHF Appendix a Technical Specifications, Northstar VHF 710 US.EU

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Appendix A - Technical Specifications

Northstar VHF 710 US.EU

GENERAL

 

Power Supply:

13.6V DC.

Current drain:

 

Transmit

6 A at 25 W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx

Receive

Less than 250mA in standby

Useable channels:

International, USA, Canada, Weather (country specific)

Mode:

16K0G3E (FM) / 16K0G2B (DSC)

PHYSICAL

 

LCD display (viewing):

26 mm (H) x 46 mm (W)

 

FSTN 4 x 12 character matrix with big CH digits/icons

Contrast and

 

Dimming control:

Yes

Antenna connector:

SO-239 (50 ohm)

Temperature Range:

-15ºC to +50ºC

Waterproof:

JIS-7

Dimensions:

161(W) x 75(H) x 147(D) mm - without bracket

Weight:

1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) - without microphone

Frequency stability:

+/- 10ppm

Frequency control:

PLL

GPS/NMEA input:

Yes

Comm. port:

4800 baud NMEA

DSC:

Yes

FEATURES

 

Flush Mount kit and

 

dust cover:

Yes

Local/Distant control:

Yes

Position polling:

Yes

Group Call:

Yes

Call logs:

Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress

DSC (USCG SC101

 

and Class D):

Yes (VHF 710US, Class D 710EU)

Channel Naming:

Yes

Tri watch, Favourite

 

channel scan, All scan:

Yes

User programmable

 

MMSID:

Yes, User MMSID and ATIS (710EU)

MMSID and NAME

 

directory:

Yes - 20 numbers & group

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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 Busy HI LOWX ALT PRIVOL/PWR Basic Operation and Key FunctionsSQL DIM 3CHUIC ScanCALL/MENU ENTESC MenuRadio Menu Options Menu Maintain Your Buddy List Buddy List Edit an EntrySet Local Sensitivity Local or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL/DISTSet Distance Sensitivity Backlighting Backlight and Contrast ContrastGPS Data and Time GPS/DATA Set the Backlighting LevelSet the Contrast Level Manually Enter Position and UTC Time ManualLocal Time Time Offset GPS/DATA Manual SettingTime Offset Position Display Options LL display Time Display Options Time DisplayCourse & Speed Display Options COG/SOG GPS Simulator Simulator Reset to Factory Defaults ResetGPS Alert Options Alert Select GPS SIM, then select on on or OFF off as desiredRadio Setup Menu Radio Setup Radio Setup Menu Radio SetupChannel Names CH Name Select Radio SETUP, then INT Speaker Ring & Beep Volume Ring VOL and Beep VOLSet the Priority Channel Watch Mode Internal Speaker Connections INT SpeakerWeather Alert Wx Alert Select Radio SETUP, then WX AlertRadio Setup INT Speaker Watch Mode WX Alert OFF Nmea protocol COM PortEnter Your User Mmsid User Mmsid DSC Setup Menu DSC SetupDSC Setup Menu Options MmsidSelect DSC SETUP, then Group Setup Maintain Your Groups Group SetupCreate a Group Group Setup Edit Group Name DetailsAtis Mmsid & Atis Functionality Delete a GroupResponse to Individual Calls Indiv Reply Enter or Edit Your Atis MmsidDSC Setup Group Setup Indiv Reply DSC Func On OFF Enable Atis Functionality Atis FuncDSC Setup Indiv Reply Atis Mmsid Atis Func On OFF DSC functionality options DSC FuncIndiv Reply Auto DSC Setup LL ReplyDSC Func Manual LL Reply OFF Sending and Receiving DSC Calls Sending DSC callsRetrying a Routine Call Make a Routine Call IndividualAcknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call Indiv Call a Group Group Call All Ships ALL ShipsCall 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 RCV Distress Receiving a Distress Call DistressDistress Acknowledgement distress ack or Relay Flooding ESC Exit RCV DistressAppendix a Technical Specifications Northstar VHF 710 US.EUFrequency 156.025 163.275 MHz TransmitterReceiver UV distant / 2.5 uV localAppendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Charts International EU-DSC onSpecial Notes on International Channel Useage Page USA Channel Chart Send Receive Traffic Type Ship Name TAG Noaa Weather Channel Noaa WX Canadian Weather Channel Canada WXCanada Channel Chart Canadian CGShip Ship PleasureWeather EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific Digital selective calling for distress162 156.85AIS Page Appendix D Mmsid and License Information Special ChannelsInstallation Section Checklist pictured over Checklist middle picture opposite Installation OptionsGimbal 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 978.897.7241 978.897.6600800.628.4487 PO Box
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