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Northstar NS100Quickstart Guideand Reference Manual

Quickstart Guide Quickstart GuideQuickstart Guide9Symbol MeaningATIS ATIS is enabled. (Europe only). Otherwise blank. indicates an incoming DSC cal

Northstar NS10010Quickstart GuideQuickstart GuideButton Function DSC call menu. Press to display the DSC call menu and to make different types of D

Quickstart Guide Quickstart GuideQuickstart Guide113. Press >ENT to display that option. Make any entries or changes, if required. 4. Press >

Northstar NS10012Quickstart GuideQuickstart GuideAdjust the backlightingYou can adjust the backlighting of the LCD screen and keypad simultaneously. (

Quickstart Guide Quickstart GuideQuickstart Guide13Adjust the squelchYou can adjust the squelch (the threshold level) for the minimum receiver signal.

Northstar NS10014Quickstart GuideQuickstart GuideMake a callHold down the PTT (Press To Talk) button on the left hand side of the handset to transmit

Quickstart Guide Quickstart GuideQuickstart Guide15Delete a favorite channelPress 3CH to display the fi rst favorite channel. Repeat the procedure, if

Northstar NS10016Quickstart GuideQuickstart GuideUse the foghorn on the NS100DSAll scan and channel lock outWhile scanning, USA radio models will shad

Quickstart Guide Quickstart GuideQuickstart Guide17The dual handsets on the NS100 DS radio provide a useful intercom facility. When you lift a handset

Northstar NS10018Quickstart GuideQuickstart GuideHandset alarm for the NS100 DSIf you forget to put one of the handsets back into its customised brack

FCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These

19Reference ManualReference Section 1Radio Menu OptionsNS100 radio menu ...20Add a

20Northstar NS100Press FUNC then 1 to display the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH

21Reference Manual>BUDDY LISTLOCAL/DISTUSA/INT/CANGPS/DATABUDDY LIST>MANUAL NEWEDIT/DELETEENTER NAME––––––––––––ENTER MMSID–––––––––ENTER NAMEJO

22Northstar NS1001. Select BUDDY LIST and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to the buddy name you want to EDIT/DELETE. Press >ENT to display the

23Reference ManualSelect the channel bank In the USA and Canada, a choice of 3 channel banks is available; • USA• INT (International)• CAN (Canadian).

24Northstar NS100Set the time offset1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Press >

25Reference ManualSelect the time format1. Move the cursor to G PS / DATA and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. M

26Northstar NS100Show or hide the boat’s positionIf you have entered the boat's position manually (see Reference Section 1 - Set your position an

27Reference ManualEdit or delete a channel nameThe channel banks are listed in Appendix C with their default names. You can edit the individual channe

28Northstar NS100Weather alert setting USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP>RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP CH NAME WATCH MODE>WX ALERTWX ALERT>

ContentsGetting Started ...4Using this manual ...

29Reference ManualReset to factory defaults USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP>RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP WX ALERT CONTRAST>RESETRESET RADIOARE YO

30Northstar NS100Reference Section 2This reference section explains how to set up the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functions on your radio. Some op

31Reference ManualDSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a VHF radio transmission system that can transmit digital signals. DSC capability enables you to

32Northstar NS100Enter your MMSID1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT.2. Press >ENT again to select the USER MMSID option. 3. If this is the fi

33Reference ManualEdit a group MMSID4. Enter the group name along the dashed line. In this example the group name is FISHING. The group name can cont

34Northstar NS100Delete a group MMSIDGROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW FISHING>WATERSKIERS LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA>DSC SETUPDSC SETUP USER MM

35Reference ManualSelect your response to LL polling calls LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA>DSC SETUPDSC SETUP GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY>LL REP

36Northstar NS100Enter your ATIS ID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA>DSC SETUPDSC SETUP LL REPLY DSC FUNC>ATIS IDINPUT USER ATIS ID9________

37Reference ManualReference Section 3 IMPORTANT!You must have stored a valid user MMSID into your NS100 radio in order to access these DSC functions.T

38Northstar NS100The DSC call menuPress CALL to display the fi rst three options of the DSC call menu. Note that only three options can be shown on the

Reference Section 3 Making DSC calls ...37Reply to the last incoming c

39Reference ManualReply to the last incoming call1. Press CALL to display the fi rst three options of the DSC CALL menu.2. Press >ENT to have the

40Northstar NS100Make a routine call to a groupDSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL>GROUPFISHING055555555ROUTINE>SET CHANNELFISHING055555555ROUTINEEN

41Reference ManualRetry a routine call1. If there is no acknowledgement to your call after waiting for 8 seconds, the radio asks if you want to retry

42Northstar NS100Call back using the call log dataYou can use the call log to quickly display details about the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that

43Reference Manual4. The NS100 radio asks for confi rmation. Press >ENT to send the LL position request to your buddy.5. The radio checks the stat

44Northstar NS100Reference Section 4 IMPORTANT!You must have stored a valid user MMSID into your NS100 radio in order to receive these DSC functions.T

45Reference ManualManually acknowledge an individual callPORT OPS/VTSN 39 27.021’E135 12.011’T 09:34 UTC ENT->ACKESC->EXITRCV:INDIV567856789 ENT

46Northstar NS100If you have set up your radio to respond to incoming DSC calls automatically (see Reference Section 2 - Select your response to indiv

47Reference ManualReply to an all ships callPORT OPS/VTSN 39 27.021’E135 12.011’T 09:34 UTC RCV:ALL SHIPSURGENCY123456789 ESC->EXITPORT OPS/VTSN 39

48Northstar NS100Manually reply to an LL position requestWhen the radio receives an LL position request it sounds a beep to alert you to the request.

4Northstar NS100Getting StartedWelcome to the NS100 radio ... 5Using this manual ...

49Reference ManualDo not reply to an LL position requestPORT OPS/VTSN 39 27.021’E135 12.011’T 09:34 UTC PORT OPS/VTSN 39 27.021’E135 12.011’T 09:39 UT

50Northstar NS100Reference Section 5 IMPORTANT!You must have stored a valid user MMSID into your NS100 radio in order to access these DSC functions.Th

51Reference ManualSend a distress callDISTRES CALL>UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING DISTRES CALLSENT! WAITPRESS ESCTO CANCELDISTRES CALL>FIREHOLD DIST

52Northstar NS100Receive and reply to a distress callPORT OPS/VTSN 39 27.021’E135 12.011’T 09:34 UTC RCV:DISTRESSN 12.12.121’E121.12.121’T 09:36 UTC R

53Reference ManualReceive a distress relay OR move the cursor to RELAY and then press >ENT to select the relayed distress call log. The most recen

54Northstar NS100Receive a distress acknowledgementPORT OPS/VTSN 39 27.021’E135 12.011’T 09:34 UTC 654365436SINKINGN 39 27.021’E135 12.011’RCV:DISTRES

55Reference ManualAppendix A - Technical Specifi cationsThe following pages show the technical specifi cations for the NS100 SS and the NS100 DS radios.

56Northstar NS100NS100 SSGENERALPower Supply: 13.6V DC. Current drain:• Transmit 6A at 25W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx• Receive <350mA in standbyUseable

57Reference ManualNS100 DSGENERALPower Supply: 13.6V DC. Current drain:• Transmit 6A at 25W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx• Receive Less than 400mA in standbyU

58Northstar NS100Intercom function: YesSecond handset: YesSecond 4W external speaker: YesSeparate CH70 DSC receiver. Yes (Europe only)TRANSMITTERFr

5Reference ManualCongratulations on your purchase of a Northstar NS100 radio! There are two models available; the NS100 SS (Single System) and the NS

59Reference ManualAppendix B - TroubleshootingThe following pages provide some tips on solving the more common problems that may occur from time to ti

60Northstar NS100PROBLEM: The transceiver will not power up. A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver.a) Check the po

61Reference ManualAppendix C - VHF Marine Channel BanksInternational channel banks ... 62USA channel b

62Northstar NS100International channel banksCHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG01 156.050 160.650 Public Corr

63Reference ManualCHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Duplex No Yes

64Northstar NS100WEATHER NAME TAGWx01 RX Only 162.550 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL ------ ------ NOAA WXWx02 RX Only 162.400 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL ------ -----

65Reference ManualUSA channel banksCHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG01A 156.050 156.050 Port Operation, VTS

66Northstar NS100CHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG61A 4156.075 156.075 U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guar

67Reference ManualWEATHER NAME TAGWx01 RX Only 162.550 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL ------ ------ NOAA WXWx02 RX Only 162.400 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL ------ ----

68Northstar NS100Canadian channel banksCHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspon

6Northstar NS100This manual uses certain conventions to provide a consistent means of recognizing specifi c information, as follows:• is used for

69Reference ManualCHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG28B RX Only 162.000 Public Correspondence, RX Only -----

70Northstar NS100WEATHER NAME TAGWx01 RX Only 162.550 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL ------ ------ NOAA WXWx02 RX Only 162.400 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL ------ -----

71Reference ManualCountry-specifi c inland waterways (Europe)CHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG01 156.050 160

72Northstar NS100CHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Duplex No Yes T

73Reference ManualSPECIAL CHANNELS 7CHANNELTRANSMIT(MHz)RECEIVE(MHz)TRAFFIC TYPESHIP TOSHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG00 6156.000 156.000 UK Coast Guard Use

Quickstart Guide Quickstart GuideQuickstart Guide7Quickstart GuideTurn the radio on and off .....

Northstar NS1008Quickstart GuideQuickstart GuideLCD screen symbolsSymbol MeaningTX transmitting. LO transmission power is LO (low) 1W. If blank, the