FCC ID: S2UNS100US VHF MARINE RADIO

 

PLACEHOLDER ONLY ACTUAL TYPEFACE and STAR TO BE ADDED N O R T H S TA R*

N S 1 0 0 S S ( S i n g l e S t a t i o n ) N S 1 0 0 D S ( D u a l S t a t i o n ) Quickstart Guide and Reference Manual PLACEHOLDER ONLY PICTURE OF COMPLETE RADIO REQUIRED 1 FCC Statement This 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 limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF Emissions Notice:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This devices antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all persons body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-

located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT 1. DSC functions will not operate until a valid MMSID has been entered into the radio. The user MMSID is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that have DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability. You must obtain your user MMSID from the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are not sure who to contact, consult your Northstar dealer for advice. 2. The radio channels installed into the radio may vary from country to country, depending on the model and on government or national communications authority regulations. 3. Depending on your location, you may need a radio station license for the radio. You may also need an individual operators licence. We recommend that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using the radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. 4. A DSC warning label is supplied with the radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this warning label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this warning label. 2 Northstar NS100 Quickstart Guide and Reference Manual 3 4 Contents Getting Started Using this manual Conventions Maintaining the radio Technical support Quickstart Guide LCD screen symbols Enter alphanumeric data Handset button functions Display and navigate a menu Customise your radio Adjust the volume Select the TX power Adjust the backlighting Adjust the squelch Select the channel bank Select a channel Select a favorite channel Store 3 favorite channels Make a call Delete a favorite channel Select a weather channel Dual/Tri watch scan All scan and channel lock out Shadow watch scan Use the foghorn Use the intercom on the NS100 DS 7 8 9 9 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 Use the hailer on the NS100 DS Handset alarm for the NS100 DS Use the dual handsets on the NS100 DS Reference Section 1 Radio Menu Options Add a new buddy Edit a buddys details Delete a buddys details Set the radio sensitivity Select the channel bank Set your position and time manually Set the time offset Select the time format Show or hide the time Show or hide the boats position GPS alert setting Edit or delete a channel name Set the contrast Select dual or triple watch mode Weather alert setting Com port setting Reset to factory defaults Reference Section 2 Setup the DSC functions The DSC setup menu 21 22 22 23 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 35 36 5 Reference Section 5 Distress calls Receive and reply to a distress call Call back using the distress logs Receive a distress relay Receive a distress acknowledgement Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Banks NS100 SS NS100 DS International channel banks USA channel banks Canadian channel banks Country-specific inland waterways (Europe) 55 57 57 58 59 61 62 63 65 67 68 71 74 77 Enter your MMSID Enter a new group MMSID Edit a group MMSID Delete a group MMSID Select your response to individual calls Select your response to LL polling calls Turn the DSC functions on/off Enter your ATIS ID Turn the ATIS functions on/off Reference Section 3 Making DSC calls Reply to the last incoming call Make a routine call to an individual Make a routine call to a group Retry a routine call Call all ships Call back using the call log data Request the LL position of a buddy 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 44 44 45 46 46 47 47 Reference Section 4 Receiving DSC calls 49 Automatically acknowledge an individual call 51 Reply to a group call 51 Reply to an all ships call 52 Automatically reply to an LL position request 53 53 Manually reply to an LL position request 54 Do not reply to an LL position request Reply to a geographic call 54 6 Getting Started Welcome to the NS100 radio................................................ Using this manual................................................................. Conventions.......................................................................... Maintaining the radio............................................................ Technical support................................................................. This chapter introduces this manual and the NS100 radio, and explains a few things you should know to keep your radio in top condition. 7 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). 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. Using this manual 8 Conventions This manual uses certain conventions to provide a consistent means of recognizing specific information, as follows:

is used for warning information related to your personal safety or possible damage to the radio. These warning notes contain critical information - please read them!

"Press" means push and immediately release the button.

"Hold down" means keep the button depressed for the specified time. LOCAL. Words looking like this indicate a menu option on the LCD screen of the handset, OR a button name. Maintaining the radio To help maintain your radio at peak operating performance, we recommend that you:

hang the handset on the customized bracket when you're not using it. use a soft cloth dampened in water to wipe any dirt or salt from the handset, cable, or speaker. use a small amount of window cleaner on a soft cloth to remove any grease, oil, or fingerprints from the LCD screen. Technical support Additional information is available at Northstar's website:

www.NorthstarNav.com If you need technical support, or have any other questions that this manual or your dealer cannot answer, you can contact the factory as follows:

by telephone (USA only):

1-800-628-4487 1-978-897-6600 by email:

Service: service@NorthstarNav.com Sales: sales@NorthstarNav.com by mail:

BNT Marine Electronics 30 Sudbury Road Acton, MA 01720 USA 9 10 Quickstart Guide Turn the radio on and off..................................................... LCD screen symbols............................................................ Enter alphanumeric data...................................................... Handset button functions.................................................... Display and navigate a menu.............................................. Customise your radio........................................................... Adjust the volume................................................................. Select the TX power.............................................................. Adjust the backlighting........................................................ Adjust the squelch................................................................ Select the channel bank....................................................... Select a channel.................................................................... Make a call............................................................................. Store three favorite channels.............................................. Select a favorite channel...................................................... Delete a favorite channel...................................................... Select a weather channel..................................................... Dual/Tri watch scan.................................................................... All scan and channel lock out............................................. Shadow watch mode............................................................ Use the foghorn.................................................................... Use the intercom on the NS100 DS..................................... Use the hailer on the NS100 DS.......................................... Handset alarm for the NS100 DS......................................... Use the dual handsets on the NS100 DS............................ This section explains the basic operation of the NS100 radio. We suggest that you read this section carefully when you first start using your radio, and then refer to the Reference Sections for more information if necessary. 11 Turn the radio on and off Use the rotary knob on the speaker to turn the radio on and off, and to adjust the volume. Turn clockwise (right) to turn on. A white indicator light appears. Turn counter-clockwise

(left) to turn off. When you turn off the radio, LCD screen symbols it remembers the last working channel and displays this when you turn the radio on again. The radio has a variety of beep tones to indicate different operations, but the beeps will not sound if you set the volume level to zero. Symbol TX LO DSC BUSY Meaning transmitting. transmission power is LO (low) 1W. If blank, the transmission power is HI (high) 25W. DSC functions are available. receiver is busy with an incoming signal. 12 Meaning Symbol USA INT CAN channel bank selected for VHF radio operations and regulations

(USA/Canada only). weather channel (USA/Canada only). receiver sensitivity for local calling is selected. If blank, distance calling is selected. LOC WX Symbol ATIS GPS 88 X 8 Enter alphanumeric data Meaning ATIS is enabled. (Europe only). Otherwise blank. indicates an incoming DSC call, or blinks to notify you of any unread call log messages. low battery warning (activates at 10.8V DC). indicates that the NMEA GPS input is missing or invalid. channel selected. V indicates an EU special channel, e.g. M1. channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation. channel suffix, if applicable to the selected channel. Usually A or B. PLACEHOLDER A typical operational display is shown. In this,

........... Use the handset buttons to enter channel numbers or names, for radio functions, and for menu editing. Each button has the functionality shown in the table. Press >ENT to move the cursor to the next position when you enter a Buddy Name or a Channel Name. Otherwise, the cursor moves automatically to the next position when entering data (similar to a cell phone). Also press >ENT to confirm any input or changes. Press <ESC to backup if you make a mistake, or to cancel any changes and return to the previous mode. x2 Press:

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13 Handset button functions All possible buttons and their functions are described. Some of the buttons may not work or may not be available, depending on your location and your NS100 radio model. A single beep sounds whenever you press a button. A double beep sounds to indicate an invalid key or an error. (The beeps won't sound if the volume is set to zero.) Button FOG Function Channel selection. In normal mode, press to step through the channels one at a time or hold down for rapid selection. In menu mode, press to step through the menu options. Three favorite channels. Press repeatedly to cycle through your three favorite channels. Priority channel. USA/Canada only. Press to cancel the current mode and tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original mode. CH16 is the default. To make CH9 the default instead, hold down 16/9 until 09 is displayed on the LCD screen. Priority channel. Europe only. Press to cancel the current mode and tune into CH16. Press again to return to your original mode. Button Function DSC call menu. Press to display the DSC call menu and to make different types of DSC calls. Scan. Press to start a dual (DW) or triple (TRI) watch scan. Hold down to start an all scan. Press again to stop scanning. Weather channel. USA/Canada only. Press to hear the most recently used weather channel. Press again to return to your previous mode. Squelch adjustment. Press ^SQ to increase or SQv to decrease the squelch (threshold level). (Also see Adjust the squelch.) Volume. (Buttons located on the right hand side of handset). Press ^VOL to increase or VOLv to decrease the speaker volume.

(Also see Adjust the volume.) Press To Talk. (Button located on left hand side of handset). Press at any time to transmit on an allowed channel. (Some channels are restricted and do not allow transmissions. Appendix C has detailed information on channels.) Button FUNC 1 FUNC 3 FUNC 4 Button FUNC 6 FUNC 7 FUNC 9 Function Escape. Press to cancel any changes, return to the previous mode, or backup. Enter. Press to confirm and accept any input or changes. Function. Provides access to the following useful radio functions when combined with the button number indicated:

Radio Menu mode. Press FUNC then 1 to display the radio menu and DSC setup options and to enter menu mode. (Also see Reference Section 1 and Reference Section 2.) Backlighting. Press FUNC then 3 to set the backlight level for the LCD screen and handset buttons.

(Also see Adjust the backlighting.) Hailer. NS100 DS only. Press FUNC then 4 to enter hailer mode.

(Also see Use the hailer on the NS100 DS.) Function Intercom. NS100 DS only. Pick up your handset, then press FUNC then 6 to activate the intercom.

(Also see Use the intercom on the NS100 DS.) Transmission power. Press FUNC then 7 to change the transmission power setting. Press FUNC then 7 again to return to the previous setting. Fog mode. Press FUNC then 9 to enter the fog mode. (Also see Use the foghorn.) Distress. (Red button located on right hand side of handset). To make a distress call, lift the hinged protective cover from the button. Then either press DISTRESS to show the Nature of Distress categories OR hold down DISTRESS to send an undefined distress call. (Also see Reference Section 5 - Send a Distress call.) Display and navigate a menu Only a few menu options can be displayed at any one time on the LCD screen. To show the menu options:

1. Press FUNC then press 1 to display the first four radio menu options OR press CALL to display the DSC call menu. 2. Press ^CH/SEL or CH/SELv to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is postioned at the desired option. 3. Press >ENT to display that option. Make any entries or changes, if required. 4. Press >ENT to confirm changes OR press

<ESC to keep the original entry. Any changes are active as soon as you exit the menu. 5. Press <ESC to backup to the previous screen or to exit the menu completely. Customise your radio Adjust the volume You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. You can set some preferences directly, using the handset buttons as explained in this section. Other preferences can be set up only through the menus and these are explained in the Reference Sections. Use the VOL buttons on the right hand side of the handset to adjust the volume. There are ten volume levels available. Press ^VOL once to increase the volume by one level. Press VOLv once to decrease the volume by one level. The current level is shown as a percentage on the LCD screen, e.g. VOLUME 30%. Hold down either of the buttons to change the volume levels automatically until the limit is reached. Select the TX power Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the power setting is incorrect. Adjust the backlighting You can set the transmission power to either high (25W output) or low (1W output). If LO is shown in the LCD screen, low transmission power is selected; if the LCD screen does not show LO, high transmission power is selected. To change from one selection to the other, press FUNC then press 7. Press FUNC then 7 again to change back. You can adjust the backlighting of the LCD screen and keypad simultaneously. (To adjust the contrast, see Reference Section 1 - Set the contrast.) There are four backlight settings;

OFF (no backlighting) LO (low) MID (medium) HI (maximum) To adjust the backlighting, press FUNC then 3 to enter the backlight mode. The current setting is shown on the LCD screen, e.g DIMMER LO. Use ^CH/SEL and CH/SELv to select your desired setting. If you select OFF, the LO setting will operate for 5 seconds whenever you make a keypad entry so you can check your entry is correct. If you have the NS100 DS radio, you can adjust the backlighting for each handset independently. 16 Adjust the squelch You can adjust the squelch (the threshold level) for the minimum receiver signal. There are ten settings available. Press ^SQ once to increase the squelch by one step. Press vSQ once to decrease the squelch by one step. The current setting is shown as a percentage on the LCD screen, e.g. SQUELCH 30%. Hold down either button to change the squelch automatically until the threshold limit is reached. If you have the NS100 DS radio and change the squelch on one handset, the new level is automatically applied to the other handset too. The optimum squelch setting will improve reception. Decrease the squelch until random noise is heard, then increase it one step at a time until the random noise disappears. For best reception in open sea conditions, increase the squelch one more step. In areas of high noise (e.g. close to large cities or pager broadcast sites) reception may improve if the squelch is increased or the LOCAL setting is used. (See Reference Section 1 - Set the radio sensitivity.) A special antenna RF reverse current monitoring circuit will automatically reduce the transmission power to 1W if a failed or open antenna is detected. Select the channel bank In Europe, only the INT (International) channel bank is available and it cannot be changed. If you are based in the USA or Canada, there is a choice of 3 channel banks; USA, INT

(International), and CAN (Canadian). The channel bank that is currently selected is shown on the LCD screen. Select a channel Use the radio menu if if you want to change the channel bank. See Reference Section 1 - Select the channel bank. When you turn the radio on, it automatically tunes to the last working channel OR to the suffix channel if the normal channel is not available in the channel charts. The channel number is shown in very big digits on the LCD screen. The channel suffix (if applicable) is shown at a smaller size. To change the channel, you can EITHER enter the channel number directly using the keypad OR press ^CH/SEL to step up or CH/SELv to step down to the next channel. To rapidly scroll through the channels, just hold down ^CH/

17 Make a call SEL or CH/SELv until the desired channel is reached. Error beeps will sound if you try to select a channel that is not allowed. Some examples on selecting a channel (USA channel bank) are given:

Press 1 then 8 to select CH18A. Press 2 then 0 to select CH20, then press

^CH/SEL to select CH20A (suffix A channel). Press 2 then 0 then 2 again to select CH20A

(suffix A channel). Hold down the PTT (Press To Talk) button on the left hand side of the handset to transmit on an allowable channel. The channel number and TX are shown on the LCD screen. When you press PTT the NS100 radio automatically exits from any menu and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a call. A built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after five minutes and sound a warning beep. A warning message is also shown on the LCD screen. Some channels are restricted and do not allow transmissions. Check out Appendix C for a complete listing of channels. Store 3 favorite channels You can store one, two or three channels as favorites. Select the first channel that you want to store, then hold down 3CH for about two seconds to store it as CH1. Repeat the procedure to store two more favorite channels as CH2 and CH3 respectively. If you try to store another favorite channel, the radio asks: OVERWRITE CH3?

If you press >ENT to confirm, CH3 is overwritten with the new channel. Select a favorite channel Press 3CH to display the first favorite channel. Repeat the procedure, if necessary, to cycle through the three favorite channels. The LCD screen displays CH1, CH2, or CH3 as appropriate, to show which favorite channel is operational. When you are finished using a favorite channel, press <ESC to return to previous working channel. 18 Delete a favorite channel Press 3CH to display the first favorite channel. Repeat the procedure, if necessary, until the favorite channel that you want to delete is displayed. With the favorite channel displayed, hold down 3CH for about two seconds until the radio asks:

DELETE CHxx?

If you press >ENT to confirm, the channel is deleted from your favorite channel selection. Select a weather channel This option is only available with the USA or Canadian channel banks. Press WX to tune to the most recently used weather channel. WX is displayed on the LCD screen. Press ^CH/SELv to tune to a different weather channel, if desired. If a weather alert is transmitted on 1050Hz by a weather station, the radio picks it up automatically and sounds the loud weather alert warning tone. Dual/Tri watch scan Press any key while the loud alarm is sounding to cancel the warning tone and listen to the weather alert voice message. When you are finished using the weather channel, press WX again to return to previous working channel. You can use the radio setup menu to select DUAL or a TRI watch mode. (See Reference Section 1 - Select dual or triple watch mode.) Dual watch mode will automatically scan between the working channel and CH16 (the priority channel). When you are on a working channel, just press SCAN to start scanning. DUAL WATCH is shown on the LCD screen. If the USA or CAN channel banks are selected, and you have set the weather alert facility to ON, the weather channel is also scanned. If a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the LCD screen. Scanning starts again four seconds after the BUSY annunciator disappears. To stop at the current channel and cancel the scan mode, press SCAN again or <ESC. 19 All scan and channel lock out While scanning, USA radio models will shadow watch on CH70 for incoming DSC calls. When you are on a working channel, hold down SCAN for at least two seconds to start scanning all working channels. CH16 (the priority channel) is scanned once every two seconds. ALL SCAN is shown on the LCD screen. Press <ENT to lock out (skip over) an 'always busy" channel when in ALL SCAN mode. An X is shown on the LCD screen to indicate a locked out channel. You cannot lock out CH16 or CH70. To unlock a locked out channel, press <ENT when the channel is displayed. The X disappears to show it is now unlocked. If a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the LCD screen. Scanning starts again four seconds after the BUSY annunciator disappears. To stop at the current channel and cancel the SCAN mode, press SCAN again or <ESC. The USA radio models use shadow watch mode to scan for incoming DSC signals on CH70 in any channel bank (USA, CAN, INT). Shadow watch mode means that the scanning operation is not shown on the LCD screen unless a DSC signal on CH70 is detected. The European radio models have a dedicated DSC CH70 receiver and don't use shadow watch mode. When visibility is reduced by fog, you can operate a manual or automatic foghorn through the external speaker. The manual foghorn will sound whenever you press or hold down PTT. The automatic foghorn will sound for five seconds once every minute. You can also adjust the foghorn volume or leave it at the default level. 1. Press FUNC then 9 to enter fog mode. FO is shown on the LCD screen. 2. Press >ENT to select the automatic foghorn OR move the cursor to MANUAL and then press

>ENT to select the manual foghorn. 4. When the foghorn is blowing you can press

^VOL to increase or VOLv to decrease the foghorn volume. The LCD screen will show the current foghorn volume as a percentage e.g. 50% VOLUME. 5. The foghorns listening function allows sounds picked up by the hailer horn to be heard over the radio. When the LCD screen shows LISTENING, you can press ^VOL to increase or VOLv to decrease the volume. Press <ESC when you want to exit from the foghorn mode. Shadow watch scan Use the foghorn 20 Use the intercom on the NS100 DS PORT OPS N 38 27.021 E137 12.011 T 12:27 UTC FUNC>WAITING N 38 27.021 E137 12.011 T 12:27 UTC INTERCOM CALLING STATION-2 INTERCOM TALKING IMPORTANT!

Normal radio operation is suspended when you are using the intercom, but an incoming DSC signal will interrupt the intercom facility and you must attend to the DSC signal before using the intercom again. The dual handsets on the NS100 DS radio provide a useful intercom facility. When you lift a handset out from its customised bracket, an inbuilt sensor automatically makes the handset operational. 1. Press FUNC then 6 on your handset

(handset-1) to enter the intercom mode. The radio calls handset-2 for one minute. 2. Handset-2 beeps and the LCD screen shows a message to indicate that you (handset-1) are calling. Use the hailer on the NS100 DS PORT OPS N 38 27.021 E137 12.011 T 12:27 UTC FUNC>WAITING N 38 27.021 E137 12.011 T 12:27 UTC HAILER MODE LISTENING VOLUME 30%

HAILER MODE HAILING VOLUME 30%

3. If the person at handset-2 wants to enter intercom mode and reply, they need to pick up handset-2 and press 6, then press PTT to talk. You can use the intercom for a maximum of five minutes, and you can adjust the intercom volume during the listening mode with ^VOL and VOLv. 4. When you are finished with the intercom mode, just press <ESC to return to normal radio operation. Always be sure to replace your handset back in its customised bracket. The NS100 DS radio has a useful hailing facility with ten volume settings. To use the hailer:

1. Press FUNC then 4 to activate the hailer. The LCD screen shows HL to confirm that hailer mode is operating and also shows the hailer volume as a percentage. 2. Press PTT to send a hail. Speak at a normal volume into the handset microphone, and use the ^VOLv buttons if you need to increase or decrease the volume. The hailer horn has a listening function which allows sounds picked up by the hailer horn to be heard over the radio. To change the volume, use the ^VOLv buttons when LISTENING is shown on the LCD screen. You can use the hailer for a maximum of 30 minutes. 3. When you are finished using the hailer, just press <ESC to return to normal radio operation. 21 Handset alarm for the NS100 DS If you forget to put one of the handsets back into its customised bracket (ON HOOK mode) when you are finished using it, the handset sounds an alarm after one hour and a message on the LCD screen warns you to put the handset into its customised bracket. Hold down >ENT for five seconds to regain operational control of the handset. Use the dual handsets on the NS100 DS The internal handset speaker is disabled when the handset is in its customised bracket. When handset-2 is in its customized bracket (in ON HOOK mode), you can use handset-1 for any radio operation. Handset-2 can be used only for distress calls and the intercom function when it is in ON HOOK mode. 22 Reference Section 1 Radio Menu Options NS100 radio menu................................................................ Add a new buddy.................................................................. Edit a buddys details........................................................... Delete a buddys details....................................................... Set the radio sensitivity........................................................ Select the channel bank....................................................... Set your position and time manually................................... Set the time offset................................................................. Select the time format........................................................... Show or hide the time.......................................................... Show or hide the boats position........................................ GPS alert setting................................................................... Edit or delete a channel name............................................. Set the contrast..................................................................... Select dual or triple watch................................................... Weather alert setting............................................................ Com port setting................................................................... Reset to factory defaults...................................................... This reference section explains how to display and use the radio menu options to customise your NS100 radio. Note that some options may not be available, depending on your radio model and location. 23 NS100 radio menu Press 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/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the radio menu. Press >ENT to select an option. BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP RADIO SETUP MANUAL NEW EDIT/DELETE MANUAL SETTING USER MMSID GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY LL REPLY DSC FUNC ATIS ID ATIS FUNC CH NAME CONTRAST WATCH MODE WX ALERT COM PORT RESET Set up and manage your buddy list. Set the radio sensitivity to suit local or distance conditions. Select the channel bank (USA and Canada). Set your position & UTC (time) manually. Set the local time and your preferred time formats, display options, and GPS alert ON/OFF. DSC SETUP menu. See Reference Section 2. Change a channel name. Select the contrast level. Select the watch mode. Turn the weather alert on or off (USA and Canada only). Turns NMEA input checksum ON/OFF. Return to the factory default settings. Reset to factory defaults. 24 Add a new buddy

>BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA BUDDY LIST

>MANUAL NEW EDIT/DELETE ENTER NAME ENTER MMSID ENTER NAME JON ENTER MMSID 123456789 JON 123456789 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL You can use the Buddy List option to store, edit, or delete the names and associated MMSIDs of your 20 favorite buddies. Their details are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first. 1. Select BUDDY LIST and press >ENT. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press >ENT. 2. Enter your buddy's name, one character at a time (this may be alphanumeric) then press

>ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID entry line. 3. Enter the MMSID associated with that buddy's name (this must be numeric) then press >ENT to confirm a correct entry. 4. The new name and MMSID are displayed. Press >ENT to store the new entry which is displayed at the top of your buddy list. When your BUDDY LIST is full up with 20 entries, you cannot make another new entry until you have deleted an existing entry. Edit a buddys details

>BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW

>EDIT/DELETE JON

>EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME JON EDIT MMSID 112233445 JON 111223344 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL 1. Select BUDDY LIST and press >ENT. Move the cursor to EDIT/DELETE. Press >ENT to display the list of entries. 5. When you are finished, press >ENT

(repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. 2. Scroll down (if required) to the incorrect entry and press >ENT. 3. Press >ENT to select EDIT. The cursor moves to the first character of the name. 4. Edit the buddy name, OR, to edit only the MMSID, press >ENT repeatedly to move the cursor to the MMSID line. 6. Press >ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 thru 6. Otherwise, press <ESC to exit. 25 Delete a buddys details

>BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW

>EDIT/DELETE BUDDY LIST ALEX

>TOM JEAN TOM EDIT

>DELETE DELETE BUDDY TOM ENT>YES ESC>NO 1. Select BUDDY LIST and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to EDIT/DELETE. Press

>ENT to display the list of entries. 3. Scroll down (if required) to the entry you want to delete and press >ENT. 4. Move the cursor to DELETE and press >ENT. 5. The radio asks for confirmation. Press >ENT. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again. Set the radio sensitivity BUDDY LIST

>LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA SENSITIVITY

>DIST LOCAL not operational OR to activate the LOCAL setting, move the cursor to LOCAL and press >ENT. LOC appears on the LCD screen to show that reduced receiver sensitivity is operational. You can improve the sensitivity of the receiver depending whether you are operating the radio locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST). LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to cities or pager broadcast sites. Also see the Quickstart Guide - Adjust the squelch as the squelch setting can alter the radio sensitivity. 1. Move the cursor to LOCAL/DIST and press

>ENT. 2. To activate the DIST setting, press >ENT again. LOC disappears from the LCD screen to show that reduced receiver sensitivity is 26 In the USA and Canada, a choice of 3 channel banks is available;

2. Press >ENT again to select the USA channel bank Select the channel bank BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIS

>USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA CH SELECT

>USA INT CAN This option is not available in Europe because the channel bank is preset to INT

(international). USA INT (International) CAN (Canadian). Appendix C shows the channel bank details. 1. Move the cursor to USA/INT/CAN and press

>ENT. Set your position and time manually BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIS USA/INT/CAN

>GPS/DATA GPS/DATA

>MANUAL SETTING MANUAL LL N __`__.__`

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MAN --:--UTC If your boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time. However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify your boat's position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA menu option. This information is important because it will be used if you transmit a DSC DISTRESS call. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press

>ENT. 2. Move the cursor to MANUAL and press

>ENT. OR move the cursor to INT or CAN and then press >ENT. Depending on your selection, USA, INT or CAN will be shown on the LCD screen. 4. Enter your latitude and press >ENT. Enter your longitude and press >ENT. 5. Enter your local time in UTC format; e.g. if the local time is 1715 and you are 3.5 hours behind UTC, enter the time as 2045. A world time chart is shown for your information. 6. Press >ENT when all the information is correct. The vessels latitude and longitude are shown on the LCD screen, with the UTC time. The prefix MAN indicates a manual entry. If a real GPS position is received, your manual entries are cancelled and MAN disappears off the LCD screen. 27 Set the time offset BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIS USA/INT/CAN

>GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL

>SETTING GPS/DATA

>TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLAY TIME OFFSET

>+00:00 00:00 UTC TIME OFFSET

>+1.30 TIME OFFSET

>+1.30 01:30 UTC 01:30 LOC 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press

>ENT. 3. Move the cursor to SETTING and press

>ENT. 4. Press >ENT again. The time offset is shown as +00:00. 5. Work out the offset between your local time and UTC using the world time chart if necessary; e.g. if you are 1.5 hours ahead of UTC, enter an offset of +01:30 hours. 6. Enter your local offset from UTC and press

>ENT to confirm. The offset is shown with a suffix LOC to indicate your local offset. INSERT WORLD PICTURE SHOWING TIME ZONES OFFSET FROM UTC/GMT. 28 Select the time format BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIS USA/INT/CAN

>GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL

>SETTING GPS/DATA TIME OFFSET

>TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLAY TIME FORMAT

>12 HOUR 24 HOUR 23:30 LOC PORT OPS N 35.43.211 E12345.113 11.30PM LOC 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press

>ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press

>ENT. 3. Move the cursor to TIME FORMAT and press

>ENT. There is a choice of a 12 hour time format that uses AM and PM suffixes, or a 24 hour time format. 4. Press >ENT again to select the 12 hour time format OR move the cursor to 24 HR and then press

>ENT to select the 24 hour time format. The new time format is displayed immediately. Show or hide the time BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIS USA/INT/CAN

>GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL

>SETTING GPS/DATA TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT

>TIME DISPLAY TIME DISPLAY ENT>ON ESC>OFF If you have entered the time manually (see Reference Section 1 - Set your position and time manually), the time is always shown on the screen with the prefix MAN. However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the time on the LCD screen. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press

>ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Move the cursor to TIME DISPLAY and press

>ENT again. 4. Press >ENT again to have the LCD screen show the time OR press <ESC to hide the time. 29 Show or hide the boats position BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIS USA/INT/CAN

>GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL

>SETTING GPS/DATA TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLAY

>LL POSITION LL POSITION ENT>ON ESC>OFF If you have entered the boat's position manually

(see Reference Section 1 - Set your position and time manually), the position is always shown on the screen with the prefix MAN. However, if the boat's position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the boat's position on the LCD screen. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press

>ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Scroll through the GPS/DATA menu to LL POSITION and press >ENT again. 4. Press >ENT again to have the LCD screen show the boat's position OR press <ESC if you want to hide the boat's position. GPS alert setting BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIS USA/INT/CAN

>GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL

>SETTING GPS/DATA TIME DISPLAY LL POSITION

>GPS ALERT GPS ALERT ENT>ON ESC>OFF The GPS alert is usually set to ON so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, warning alarm beeps sound. 1. Move the cursor to GPS/DATA and press

>ENT. 2. Move the cursor to SETTING and press >ENT. 3. Scroll through the GPS/DATA menu to GPS ALERT and press >ENT again. 4. Press >ENT again to have the GPS alert ON OR press <ESC to turn it off. If the GPS alert is turned off, the GPS symbol disappears off the LCD screen. 30 Edit or delete a channel name USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP

>RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP

>CH NAME CONTRAST WATCH MODE CH NAME

>TELEPHONE TELEPHONE

>EDIT DELETE EDIT CH NAME TELEPHONE EDIT CH NAME PHONE AAAA ENT>YES ESC>NO The channel banks are listed in Appendix C with their default names. You can edit the individual channel names or delete them. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press

>ENT. 3. Press >ENT again to select CH NAME. 4. Use ^CH/SELv to select the channel and display the associated name tag, then press

>ENT. The LCD screen shows the existing channel name and invites you to edit or delete it. 5. Press >ENT to edit the channel name and then enter the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters.

(In this example, TELEPHONE is changed to PHONE AAAA.) OR move the cursor to DELETE and then press

>ENT to delete the existing name. In this case, no name will be displayed on the LCD screen when the channel is operational. 6. Press >ENT again to confirm the new channel name or deletion. Set the contrast USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP

>RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP CH NAME

>CONTRAST WATCH MODE CONTRAST LO HI You can adjust the contrast on the LCD screen to suit your own preference. There is a choice of 16 contrast levels. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press

>ENT. 3. Move the cursor to CONTRAST and press

>ENT. 4. Use ^CH/SEL or CH/SELv to increase or decrease the contrast to the desired level. The lowest contrast levels 1 thru 3 are all shown by one bar only on the LCD screen. The highest contrast levels 14 thru 16 are all shown by 12 bars on the LCD screen. The example here indicates contrast level 6. 31 Select dual or triple watch mode USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP

>RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP CH NAME CONTRAST

>WATCH MODE WATCH MODE

>ONLY 16CH 16CH + 9CH Dual watch mode automatically scans between the priority channel and the working channel. CH16 is the default priority channel. Triple watch mode is available only with the USA radio model. It automatically scans between the two priority channels, CH16 and CH09, and the working channel. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed.

>ENT. 3. Move the cursor to WATCH MODE and press

>ENT. 4. To set a dual watch mode that scans CH16 as the priority channel, press >ENT again OR to set a triple watch mode that scans both the priority channels, move the cursor to 16CH +

9CH and then press >ENT. Weather alert setting 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP

>RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP CONTRAST WATCH MODE

>WX ALERT WX ALERT ENT>ON ESC>OFF The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on the USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather (such as storms or hurricanes) is forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050Hz. If you are operating on the USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the radio to pick up any weather alerts as follows:

1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press

>ENT. 3. Move the cursor to WX ALERT and press

>ENT. 4. If you want to select the weather alert facility, press >ENT again so that when a weather alert is broadcast, the alert will sound. (Press any button to hear the weather alert voice message). Press <ESC to cancel the weather alert facility. 32 Com port setting USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP

>RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE WX ALERT

>COM PORT CHECKSUM ENT>ON ESC>OFF If you have a group of boat instruments that communicate with each other using NMEA protocol, you can add the radio to the group. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed.

>ENT. Reset to factory defaults 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA DSC SETUP

>RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP WX ALERT COM PORT

>RESET RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE ENT>YES ESC>NO 3. Move the cursor to COM PORT then press

>ENT. 4. Press >ENT again to select CHECKSUM ON and have the radio communicate with the other instruments through NMEA protocol. Some older intruments may need CHECKSUM to be set OFF, so they can access GPS data. 00.00 24 hour clock On On Off (USA), On (Europe) You can reset the radio back to the following factory defaults:

Time offset:

Time format:

Time display:

LL display:

GPS alert:

Individual reply: Manual Manual LL reply:

On WX alert:

Contrast:

8 Priority channel: CH16 Watch mode:

CH16 Your buddy list and group list are not deleted when you reset the radio. 1. Scroll through the radio menu until RADIO SETUP is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to RADIO SETUP and press

>ENT. 3. Scroll through the RADIO SETUP menu until the cursor is next to RESET then press >ENT. 4. The radio asks you to reconfirm that you really want to reset to the factory defaults. Press

>ENT to reset the radio OR press <ESC to keep all your preferences. 33 34 Reference Section 2 Setup the DSC functions What is DSC?.................................................................... The DSC setup menu....................................................... Enter your MMSID............................................................ Enter a new group MMSID............................................... Edit a group MMSID......................................................... Delete a group MMSID...................................................... Select your response to individual calls........................ Select your response to LL polling calls........................ Turn the DSC functions on/off......................................... Enter your ATIS ID............................................................ Turn the ATIS functions on/off........................................ This reference section explains how to set up the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functions on your radio. Some options may not be available, depending on your radio model and location. 35 What is DSC?

IMPORTANT!

You must enter your MMSID to access the DSC functions. DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a VHF radio transmission system that can transmit digital signals. DSC capability enables you to use the Global Maritime Distress Signalling System

(GMDSS) to transmit a coded distress signal using the DISTRESS button. Any DSC radio within range of the distress signal will automatically register the distress signal and display the details on the LCD screen. Every DSC user has a unique identifier called an MMSID. You must enter your MMSID into the radio so that you can access the DSC functionality. If you don't have an MMSID, contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you don't know who to contact, ask your dealer. The DSC setup menu 1. Press FUNC then 1 to enter the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the menu. 2. Scroll through the main menu until the cursor is next to the DSC SETUP option, then press >ENT. The DSC setup menu is displayed. USER MMSID GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY Enter your user MMSID. Enter or change the name and/or details of a group MMSID. Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (USA and Canada only). LL REPLY Select your response to an LL polling request. DSC FUNC Turn the DSC functionality ON/OFF (USA). In Europe, if DSC functionality is OFF, ATIS functionality is ON. ATIS ID Enter or change your ATIS MMSID (Europe only). ATIS FUNC Enable/disable the ATIS function (Europe only). 36 Enter your MMSID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP WARNING!

DSC SETUP

>USER MMSID GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY INPUT USER MMSID_________ 187654321 MMSID ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Press >ENT again to select the USER MMSID USER MMSID INPUT AGAIN _________ 187654321 MMSID ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL option. 3. If this is the first time that you are entering your MMSID, a dashed line appears. This is once-only operation. You can display and read your MMSID at any time, but you get only one opportunity to store your MMSID in the radio. You cannot change it after you have stored it. Enter your nine-digit MMSID along the dashed line. The cursor automatically moves to the next space after you enter each digit. If you make an error, press <ESC to clear all the numbers you've entered so far, and return to the DSC SETUP menu so that you can start again. Enter a new group MMSID 4. When you have entered your MMSID correctly, press >ENT. 5. You must reenter your MMSID again as a check, then press >ENT again to permanently store your MMSID and return to the menu. You can view your stored MMSID at anytime by selecting USER MMSID in the main menu. LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID

>GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY GROUP SETUP

>MANUAL NEW GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP NAME _________ GROUP MMSID 0________ ENTER NAME FISHING ENTER MMSID 0_________ ENTER NAME FISHING ENTER MMSID 023456789 FISHING 023456789 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL If you call the same group of people frequently, you can store their details in a group MMSID. Then, when you call that group MMSID, every person in the group receives your call automatically. You can store a maxmimum of five group MMSIDs. A group MMSID always starts with 0. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to GROUP SETUP then press

>ENT. 3. Press >ENT again to select MANUAL NEW. If this is the first time that you are entering a group name OR if an unused group MMSID is 37 available, a dashed line appears. (Otherwise, the existing group names are displayed for you to edit or delete.) 4. Enter the group name along the dashed line. In this example the group name is FISHING. The group name can contain a maximum of 11 alphanumeric characters. The cursor automatically moves to the next space after you enter each digit. If you make an error, press <ESC to backup and correct the entry. When you have finished, press >ENT

(repeatedly if ncessary) until the cursor moves to the MMSID line. 5. Enter the group MMSID. Remember that the first number is always 0. The cursor automatically moves to the next space after you enter each digit. If you make an error, press <ESC to backup and correct the entry. When you are finished, press >ENT. 6. The group name and group MMSID are shown in a confirmation screen. Press >ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP option. Edit a group MMSID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID

>GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY GROUP SETUP FISHING

>WTERSKIERS RACERS WTERSKIERS 067890123

>EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME WTERSKIERS EDIT MMSID 067890123 WATERSKIERS 067890123 ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL 5. When you are finished, press >ENT to confirm the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP option. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to GROUP SETUP then press >ENT. The existing group MMSID names are listed. 3. Move the cursor to the group MMSID name that you want to edit, then press >ENT. 4. The group name and group MMSID are listed, with the cursor at the first character of the group name. Edit the group name, if required, or press >ENT repeatedly to move the cursor to the group MMSID. Make any changes to the group MMSID number, if required. 38 Delete a group MMSID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID

>GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW FISHING

>WATERSKIERS WATERSKIERS EDIT

>DELETE DELETE GROUP WATERSKIERS ENT>YES ESC>NO 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to GROUP SETUP then press >ENT. The existing group MMSID names are listed. 3. Move the cursor to the group MMSID name that you want to delete, then press >ENT. 4. The group name is shown. Move the cursor to DELETE and press >ENT. 5. Press >ENT again to confirm the deletion or

<ESC to cancel the deletion and return to the GROUP SETUP option, . Select your response to individual calls LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP USER MMSID GROUP SETUP

>INDV REPLY INDV REPLY ENT>AUTO ESC>MANUAL European radio models require a manual acknowledgement. If you are operating on the USA or Canadian channel banks, you can choose to respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic or manual response. An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation. A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to INDV REPLY and press

>ENT. 3. Press >ENT again if you want to select AUTO for an automatic response, OR press <ESC for a manual response. 39 Select your response to LL polling calls LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP INDV REPLY

>LL REPLY LL REPLY

>AUTO MANUAL OFF Another boat may send an LL polling request to ask for your boat's position. You can choose to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways:

AUTO will automatically send your boat's position in response to any incoming LL polling requests from your buddies. MANUAL means that you choose whether or not to reply to any incoming LL polling requests. OFF ignores all LL polling requests. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to LL REPLY and press

>ENT. 3. Select your response, then press >ENT again to return to the DSC SETUP option. Turn the DSC functions on/off LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP INDV REPLY LL REPLY

>DSC FUNC DSC FUNC ENT>ON ESC>OFF WARNING!

You can turn OFF the DSC functions, but this is not recommended because you wont be able to automatically transmit coded information about your boat to the GMDSS in a distress situation. 40 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to DSC FUNC and press

>ENT. 3. Press >ENT again if you want to turn the DSC functions ON, OR press <ESC to turn the DSC functions OFF. It is not possible to have both of DSC and ATIS operating simultaneously. When you turn one ON, the other will turn OFF. If they are both OFF, you must set DSC FUNC to ON to get DSC functionality. Enter your ATIS ID LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP LL REPLY DSC FUNC

>ATIS ID INPUT USER ATIS ID 9________ 987654321 ATIS ID ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL USERATISID INPUT AGAIN _________ 987654321 ATIS ID ENT>STORE ESC>CANCEL WARNING!

This is a once-only operation. You can display and read your ATIS ID at any time, but you only get one opportunity to store it in the radio. You cannot change it after you have stored it. If you are navigating inland waterways within Europe, you must enter your ATIS ID to access ATIS functionality. ATIS will send a digital signal anytime you release the PTT key. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to ATIS ID and press >ENT. If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS ID, a dashed line appears with 9 shown as the first number. Note that an ATIS ID always starts with 9. 3. Enter the rest of your ATIS ID numbers along the dashed line. The cursor automatically moves to the next space after you enter each number. If you make an error, press <ESC to clear all the numbers you have entered so far and return to the DSC SETUP menu, so that you can start again. 4. When you have entered your ATIS ID correctly, press >ENT. 5. You must reenter your ATIS ID again as a check, then press >ENT again to permanently store your ATIS ID in the radio. You can view your ATIS ID any time by selecting ATIS ID in the DSC SETUP menu. Turn the ATIS functions on/off LOCAL/DIST USA/INT/CAN GPS/DATA

>DSC SETUP DSC SETUP DSC FUNC ATIS ID

>ATIS FUNC ATIS FUNC ENT>ON ESC>OFF Inland waterways rules require 1W Tx power on channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74, and 77. 1. Select DSC SETUP and press >ENT. 2. Move the cursor to ATIS FUNC and press

>ENT. 3. Press >ENT again if you want to turn the ATIS functions ON and the ATIS symbol will appear on the LCD screen to confirm that your vessel has ATIS functionality, OR press <ESC to turn ATIS functionality OFF. NOTE: It is not possible to have ATIS and DSC operating simultaneously. When you turn one ON, the other will turn OFF. If they are both off, you must turn on DSC to get DSC functionality. 41 Reference Section 3 Making DSC calls The DSC call menu............................................................... Reply to the last incoming call............................................ Make a routine call to an individual................................ Make a routine call to a group............................................ Retry a routine call............................................................... Call all ships......................................................................... Call back using the call log data......................................... Request the LL position of a buddy.................................... IMPORTANT!

You must have stored a valid user MMSID into your NS100 radio in order to access these DSC functions. This reference section explains how to access the DSC call menu options and how to make different types of DSC calls. 42 The DSC call menu Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC call menu. Note that only three options can be shown on the LCD screen at any one time, so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv and down the DSC call menu. Press >ENT to select an option. LAST CALL Display details of the most recent incoming call and reply. INDIVIDUAL GROUP Make a routine call to another individual or to a buddy. Make a routine call to any one of the five groups that you have (optionally) set up. ALL SHIPS Make a call to all ships. CALL LOG Show details of the most recent 20 incoming calls. DISTRES LOG Two DISTRESS logs show the details of the ten most recent distress calls and the ten most recent distress relays. LL REQUEST Request the LL position of a buddy. 43 Reply to the last incoming call DSC CALL

>LAST CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP 787878787 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

>SET CHANNEL 787878787 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

>SEND?

787878787 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING... PORT OPS/VTS 787878787 INDIVIDUAL WAITING ACK INDV ACK 787878787 PRESS PTT ESC->EXIT The person you are calling must also have a radio with DSC functionality. 1. Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC CALL menu. 2. Press >ENT to have the radio display the MMSID and other details about the most recent incoming call. 3. If you want to reply, press >ENT to select the working channel. Otherwise, press

<ESC. (Note: you cannot usually call a duplex channel so these are automatically eliminated. If the call is to a Coast Station the radio will recognize this and select the correct frequency.) 4. The call details are summarized on the LCD screen. Press >ENT to send the call. The radio checks the status of CH70 and if it is busy, waits for 2 seconds before rechecking. When CH70 is free, the call is sent and the TX symbol appears on the LCD screen. 5. If the call is acknowledged, press PTT to talk on the working channel. If there is no reply, try making the call again.

(See Reference Section 3 - Retry a routine call.) Make a routine call to an individual DSC CALL LAST CALL

>INDIVIDUAL GROUP INDIVIDUAL

>MANUAL NEW JON BILL MANUAL MMSID _________ 345634563 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

>SET CHANNEL 345634563 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ENT>SEND?

345634563 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING... 345634563 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAITING ACK The person you are calling must also have a radio with DSC functionality. 44 1. Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC CALL menu. 2. Move the cursor to INDIVIDUAL then press

>ENT. You can send a call to one of your buddies or to another individual. 3. To call a buddy, scroll through your buddy list, select the name and then press >ENT. To call an individual that is not in your buddy list, press >ENT to select MANUAL NEW. You must enter the individual's MMSID and then press >ENT. (If you enter a wrong digit, press

<ESC to erase it.) 4. Select the working channel and press >ENT.

(You cannot usually call a duplex channel so these are automatically eliminated. If the call is to a Coast Station the radio will recognize this and select the correct frequency.) 5. The call details are summarized on the LCD screen. Press >ENT to send the call. The radio checks the status of CH70 and if it is busy, waits for two seconds before rechecking. When CH70 is free, the call is sent and the TX symbol appears on the LCD screen. 6. If the call is acknowledged, press PTT to talk on the working channel. If there is no reply, try making the call again.

(See Reference Section 3 - Retry a routine call.) Make a routine call to a group DSC CALL LAST CALL INDIVIDUAL

>GROUP SELECT GROUP

>FISHING WATERSKIERS RACING FISHING 055555555 ROUTINE

>SET CHANNEL FISHING 055555555 ROUTINE ENT>SEND?

FISHING 055555555 ROUTINE CALLING... busy, waits for two seconds before rechecking. When CH70 is free, the call is sent and the TX symbol appears on the LCD screen. 6. If the call is acknowledged, press PTT to talk on your selected working channel. If there is no reply, try making the call again. (See Reference Section 3 - Retry a routine call.) 1. Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC CALL menu. 2. Move the cursor to GROUP then press >ENT. You can send a call to any one of the groups that you have set up (see Reference Section 2 - Enter a new group MMSID.) 3. Select the group that you want to call and then press >ENT. 4. The group name and MMSID are displayed. Select the working channel and press >ENT.

(You cannot usually call a duplex channel so these are automatically eliminated. If the call is to a Coast Station the radio will recognize this and select the correct frequency.) 5. The call details are summarized on the LCD screen. Press >ENT to send the call. The radio checks the status of CH70 and if it is 45 Retry a routine call PORT OPS/VTS 787878787 INDIVIDUAL WAITING ACK 787878787 SEND AGAIN?

ENT>YES ESC>NO 787878787 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING... PORT OPS/VTS 787878787 INDIVIDUAL WAITING ACK INDV ACK 787878787 PRESS PTT ESC->EXIT 1. If there is no acknowledgement to your call after waiting for two minutes, the radio asks if you want to retry sending the call. Press

>ENT to retry. 2. The radio checks the status of CH70 and if it is busy, waits for two seconds before rechecking. When CH70 is free, the call is sent again and the TX symbol appears on the LCD screen. 3. The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call remains unacknowledged after three minutes at the last attempt, the radio returns to normal working channel mode. 4. If the call is acknowledged, press PTT to talk on the working channel. Call all ships DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP

>ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS

>URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE ALL SHIPS URGENCY ENT>SEND ESC>CANCEL ALL SHIPS URGENCY CALLING... DISTRESS N 38 27.021 E137 12.011 T 12:27 UTC 1. Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC CALL menu. 2. Scroll through the options and move the cursor to ALL SHIPS. Press >ENT. You have a choice of different priority levels:

URGENCY for use in a serious situation or problem that could lead to a distress situation. SAFETY to send safety information to all other vessels in range. ROUTINE for a routine call at 1W transmission power (USA/Canada only). 3. Press >ENT to select URGENCY, or scroll to a different priority level and then press >ENT. 4. The radio displays a summary and asks for confirmation. Press >ENT to make the call or

<ESC to cancel. 5. The radio checks the status of CH70 and if it is busy, waits for two seconds before rechecking. The radio will repeat this cycle twice and then return to normal working channel mode. When CH70 is free, the call is sent and the TX symbol appears on the LCD screen. The working channel moves to CH16 to wait for a voice contact. 46 Call back using the call log data DSC CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS

>CALL LOG 01 NS100 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:45PM LOC NS100

>CALL BACK DELETE SAVE 4. Press >ENT again to confirm the call back OR to delete or save the entry in your call log, scroll to the desired option and then press

>ENT. You can use the call log to quickly display details about the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you can call any of them back. You can also save an entry in your buddy list, or delete an entry. 1. Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC CALL menu. 2. Scroll through the options and move the cursor to CALL LOG. Press >ENT. The details of most recent incoming call is shown as the first entry (01) in the call log. 3. Press >ENT to continue. Request the LL position of a buddy DSC CALL CALL LOG DISTRES LOG

>LL REQUEST LL REQUEST

>ALEX JEAN BILL ALEX LL REQUEST ALEX LL REQUEST ENT>SEND?

CALLING.. PORT OPS/VTS ALEX LL REQUEST WAITING ACK POSITION ACK ALEX ESC->EXIT PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC You can use this option to contact a buddy and ask for their position. For example, if your buddy is in a good fishing spot, your buddy can send you the position in confidence, rather than revealing it over an voice channel. 1. Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC CALL menu. 2. Scroll through the options and move the cursor to LL REQUEST. Press >ENT. 3. Press >ENT to select the first buddy in your buddy list, or scroll through the other entries until the cursor is next to the buddy whose position you want to check and then press

>ENT. 47 4. The NS100 radio asks for confirmation. Press >ENT to send the LL position request to your buddy. If your buddy hasn't acknowledged the LL position request after three minutes at your last attempt, the radio returns to normal working channel mode. 7. If the LL position request is acknowledged, your buddy's position data and the time are both displayed on the LCD screen. 5. The radio checks the status of CH70 and if it is busy, waits for two seconds before rechecking. (The radio will repeat this cycle twice before returning to the normal working channel mode.) When CH70 is free, the LL position request is sent and the TX symbol appears on the LCD screen. 6. The working channel is displayed while the radio waits for an acknowledgement from your buddy. If no acknowledgement is received within two minutes, the radio asks if you want to retry. Press >ENT to retry. 48 Reference Section 4 Receiving DSC calls Manually acknowledge an individual call............................ Automatically acknowledge an individual call................... Reply to a group call............................................................ Reply to an all ships call...................................................... Manually reply to an LL position request........................... Automatically reply to an LL position request................... Do not reply to an LL position request............................... Reply to a geographical call................................................ IMPORTANT!

You must have stored a valid user MMSID into your NS100 radio in order to receive these DSC functions. This reference section explains how to respond to the different types of incoming DSC calls. 49 Manually acknowledge an individual call PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:INDIV ROUTINE 567856789 ENT->ACK ESC->EXIT RCV:INDIV 567856789 ENT->ACK ESC->EXIT COMMERCIAL N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:39 UTC a working channel. The caller should now respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact on the designated working channel. If not, you can use PTT to make voice contact yourself. The details of the incoming call are stored in the call log. If the call log is full, the oldest entry is automatically deleted. You can also store the MMSID of any call log entry in your buddy list, if you want. The radio will automatically copy the MMSID but you must enter the buddy name manually. European radio models require a manual acknowledgement. If you have set up your radio to respond to incoming DSC calls manually (see Reference Section 2 - Select your response to individual calls) the following happens when the radio picks up an incoming individual call:

1. The radio beeps to alert you to the incoming call. Press any key except >ENT or <ESC to stop the beeps. At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the type of incoming call and the MMSID of the caller. After one second this LCD screen changes and invites you to press >ENT to acknowledge the call OR press <ESC to ignore it. These two screens alternate once every second for a maximum of three minutes. 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. Press >ENT if you want to acknowledge the call. The LCD screen displays the TX symbol and changes to CH70. 3. Press >ENT again to send an acknowledgement and automatically move to 50 Automatically acknowledge an individual call PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:INDIV ROUTINE 567856789 ESC->EXIT COMMERCIAL N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:39 UTC If you have set up your radio to respond to incoming DSC calls automatically (see Reference Section 2 - Select your response to individual calls) the following happens when the radio picks up an incoming call:

1. The radio beeps to alert you to the incoming call. Press any key except >ENT or <ESC to stop the beeps now. At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the type of incoming call, and the MMSID of the caller. If the radio recognises the MMSID as one of your buddies, it displays the buddy name in place of the MMSID. The radio also changes to CH70 automatically and displays the TX symbol. If you press <ESC to ignore the call, or do not respond within three minutes, the radio returns to its previous status. 2. Press >ENT or PTT to send an acknowledgement on CH70. The radio moves to the designated working channel ready for your transmission. The details of the incoming call are stored in the call log. If the call log is full, the oldest entry is automatically deleted. You can also store the MMSID of any entry in your buddy list, if you want. The radio will automatically copy the MMSID but you must enter a name manually. Reply to a group call PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:GROUP URGENCY RACING FROM 034567891 ESC->EXIT PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:39 UTC When the radio picks up an incoming call from any one of the groups that you have set up earlier:

1. The radio beeps to alert you to the incoming call. The type of beep depends upon the type of call. Press any key except >ENT or <ESC to stop the beeps. 51 IMPORTANT!

You must have stored at least one group MMSID into your radio in order to access this function.

(See Reference Section 2 - Enter a new group MMSID.) The radio automatically selects the working channel designated in the incoming call. At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the type of incoming call, the group name and the designated channel. After one second this LCD screen changes and displays the group MMSID and invites you to press <ESC to exit. These two screens alternate once every second, for a maximum of three minutes. If you press <ESC or do not respond within three minutes, the radio returns to its previous Reply to an all ships call PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:ALL SHIPS URGENCY 123456789 ESC->EXIT PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:39 UTC The all ships ROUTINE category at 1W transmission power is available only in USA/

Canada. When the radio picks up an incoming all ships call:

1. The radio beeps to alert you to the incoming call. The type of beep depends upon the type of call. Press any key except PTT or <ESC to stop the beeps now. The radio automatically selects CH16. At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the type and priority of the incoming call, the MMSID of the caller, and invites you to press <ESC to exit. If you press <ESC or do not respond within three minutes, the radio returns to its previous status. 52 status. 2. No acknowledgement is required. Just 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. If the radio recognises the MMSID as one of your buddies, it displays the buddy name in place of the MMSID. 2. No acknowledgement is required. Just 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. Manually reply to an LL position request PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC POSITION REQ 123451234 ENT->ACK ESC->EXIT RCV:POSITION 123451234 ENT->ACK ESC->EXIT PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:39 UTC You can reply to this request manually only if you have set the LL REPLY option to MANUAL. (See Reference Section 2

- Select your response to LL polling calls.) When the radio receives an LL position request it sounds a beep 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. 1. If you press <ESC, or do not respond to the request within three minutes, the radio returns to its previous state. Automatically reply to an LL position request PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:POSITION 123451234 REPLY AUTO ESC->EXIT 123451234 N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:39 UTC PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:39 UTC You can reply to this request automatically only if you have set the LL REPLY option to AUTO. (See Reference Section 2 - Select your response to LL polling calls.) When the radio receives an LL position request it sounds a beep 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 acknowledges the request automatically, and immediately sends your boat's position to the caller. 2. Press >ENT to acknowledge the call and transmit your position on CH70 automatically. The LL position request is not stored in the call log. The radio then returns automatically to its previous state. 53 Do not reply to an LL position request PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:POSITION 123451234 REPLY OFF ESC->EXIT PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 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 123451234 REPLY OFF PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 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. 54 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. Reference Section 5 Distress calls Send a distress call.............................................................. Receive and reply to a distress call................................... Call back using the distress logs........................................ Receive a distress relay....................................................... Receive a distress acknowledgment.................................. IMPORTANT!

You must have stored a valid user MMSID into your NS100 radio in order to access these DSC functions. This reference section explains how to send, and respond to, different types of DSC distress calls. For distress calls, the radio is capable of automatically sending and receiving enhanced position information that specifies the position of the distressed vessel to within about 60ft (18m). 55 Send a distress call DISTRES CALL

>UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING DISTRES CALL

>FIRE HOLD DISTRES 3 SECONDS DISTRES CALL SENT! WAIT PRESS ESC TO CANCEL The distress call repeats randomly every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until a distress acknowledgement is received from a Search and Rescue authority or until you cancel the distress call manually by pressing <ESC or 16/9. After transmitting the distress call, the radio beeps loudly for 2 minutes and waits for a distress acknowledgement. 3. Press any key except <ESC or 16/9 if you want to stop the beeps while waiting for the distress acknowledgement. (Press <ESC or 16/9 only if you want to cancel the waiting phase and move to CH16.) 4. The radio selects CH16 automatically so that you can hear any incoming voice contacts from the Search and Rescue authorities and/or other vessels in your area. 1. Lift up the protective hinged cover from the red DISTRESS button, located on the right hand side of the handset. 2. Press DISTRESS to show the following distress categories on the LCD screen. Note that only four categories can be shown at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down. UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING COLLISON GROUNDING LISTING SINKING ADRIFT ABANDONING PIRACY OVERBOARD 2. Scroll to the category that best describes your situation, then hold down >ENT or DISTRESS until the distress signal is transmitted at high power on CH70 at the end of a three second countdown. If CH70 is already busy, the distress signal will override the existing transmission. If you hold down DISTRESS, an UNDEFINED distress call is transmitted automatically after a three second countdown. 56 Receive and reply to a distress call PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:DISTRESS 123451234 FIRE ESC->EXIT RCV:DISTRESS N 12.12.121 E121.12.121 T 09:36 UTC IMPORTANT!

You can establish voice contact with the distressed vessel, as described here, but the Coast Guard is the only agency allowed to send a distress acknowledgement. When the radio picks up an incoming distress call:

1. The radio beeps loudly to alert you to the incoming distress call and the working channel changes automatically to CH16. Press any key except PTT or <ESC if you want to stop the beeps. At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the category of the distress, and the MMSID (or buddy name) of the distressed vessel. After one second, the LCD display changes to show the position of the distressed vessel and the time of the distress transmission. Call back using the distress logs DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL LOG

>DISTRES LOG DISTRES LOG

>DISTRESS RELAY RCV:RELAY 678678678 FIRE ESC->EXIT RCV:DISTRES N 38 27.021 E137 12.011 T 12:27 UTC These two screens alternate once every second, for a maximum of three minutes. If the vessel's position isn't specified, a series of dashed lines are shown instead. 2. Press PTT to establish voice contact with the distressed vessel or press <ESC to maintain a listening watch on CH16. The details of the incoming call are stored in the distress log. If the distress log is full, the oldest entry is automatically deleted. IMPORTANT!

You can establish voice contact with the distressed vessel, but ONLY the Coast Guard is allowed to send a distress acknowledgement. The radio has two distress logs that each hold the details of ten distress calls. The DISTRESS log stores received distress calls, and the RELAY log stores relayed distress calls. You can reply to any of them with an INDIVIDUAL call back, as follows:

1. Press CALL to display the first three options of the DSC CALL menu. 2. Scroll through the options and move the cursor to DISTRES LOG. Press >ENT. 3. Press >ENT again to select the received distress call log 57 OR move the cursor to RELAYED and then press

>ENT to select the relayed distress call log. The most recent incoming distress call is shown as the first entry in the log. 3. Press >ENT to select the first entry in the log, or scroll through the other entries until the cursor is next to the entry you want to call and then press >ENT. 4. The radio displays the details of the distress call. Press >ENT to continue. The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every one second; the first screen shows the MMSID (or buddy name) of the distressed vessel and the type of distress, the second screen shows the position of the distressed vessel, the time of the distress call and the MMSID (or buddy name) of the vessel that relayed the Distress Call. If the vessel's position isn't specified, a series of dashed lines are shown instead. 5. Press >ENT to call back. Receive a distress relay PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:RELAY 123451234 FIRE ESC->EXIT RCV:RELAY N 12.12.121 E121.12.121 T 09:36 UTC RCV:RELAY SENT FROM 876587658 ESC->EXIT When the radio picks up an incoming distress relay:

1. The radio beeps loudly to alert you to the incoming distress relay and the working channel changes automatically to CH16. Press any key except PTT or <ESC if you want to stop the beeps. At the same time, the LCD screen displays the BUSY symbol, the MMSID (or buddy name) of the distressed vessel and the type of distress. After one second, the LCD screen changes to show the position of the distressed vessel and the time of the distress transmission. After another second, the LCD screen changes 58 again to show the MMSID (or buddy name) of the vessel relaying the distress call. These three screens cycle once every second, for a maximum of three minutes. If the position of the distressed vessel's isn't specified, a series of dashed lines are shown instead. 2. Press PTT to try and establish voice contact with the distressed vessel or press <ESC to maintain a listening watch on CH16. The details of the incoming distress relay are stored in the distress log. If the distress log is full, the oldest entry is automatically deleted. Receive a distress acknowledgement PORT OPS/VTS N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:34 UTC RCV:DISTRESS ACKNOWLEDGE FROM 123451234 654365436 SINKING N 39 27.021 E135 12.011 T 09:37 UTC 654365436 ESC->EXIT When the radio picks up an incoming distress acknowledgement:

1. The radio beeps loudly for two minutes, to alert you to the incoming distress acknowledgement and the working channel changes automatically to CH16. Press any

<ESC or 16/9 to stop the beeps. At the same time, the LCD screen displays the distress acknowledgement and the MMSID (or buddy name) of the vessel sending the acknowledgement. After one second, the LCD screen changes to show the MMSID and position of the distressed vessel and the type of distress. After another second, the LCD screen changes again to show MMSID again and the time of the distress acknowledgement. These three screens cycle once every second, for a maximum of three minutes. If the distressed vessel's position isn't specified, a series of dashed lines are shown instead. 2. Press <ESC or 16/9 to cancel the LCD screen cycle, then press PTT to try and establish voice contact with the coast guard or press

<ESC again to maintain a listening watch on CH16. 59 60 Appendix A Technical Specifications The following pages show the technical specifications for the NS100 SS and the NS100 DS radios. These technical specifications are subject to change without notice. 61 NS100 SS GENERAL Power Supply:

Current drain:

Transmit Receive Useable channels

(country-specific):

Modulation mode:

Compass safe distance:

PHYSICAL LCD display (viewing):

Contrast and backlight control:

Antenna connector:

Temperature Range:

Waterproofing:

Handset Speaker/Box Dimensions:

Handset Speaker Box Weight:

Handset Speaker Box Frequency stability:

Frequency control:

GPS/NMEA input:

Comm. port:

FEATURES 62 13.6V DC. 6A at 25W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx

<350mA in standby International USA Canada Weather 16K0G3E (FM)/16K0G2B (DSC) speaker - 2.1 (70mm) 48 (W) x 24 (H) mm FSTN 4 x 12 character Yes SO-239 (50 ohm)

-15C to +50C JIS-7 IPX6 68(W) x 140(H) x 30(T) mm 140(W) x 148(H) x 49(T) mm 220(W) x 173(H) x 50(T) mm 10oz (0.28kg) 11oz (0.31kg) 3.0lbs (1.36kg)

+/- 10ppm PLL Yes 4800 baud NMEA output Yes Yes Yes Yes (20 individual, 10 distress, 10 distress relay) Yes (USA/Canada) Yes (Europe) Yes Local/Distant control:

Position polling:

Group Call:

Call logs:

DSC (USCG SC101) DSC (Class D):

Channel Naming:

Tri watch, Favorite channel scan, All scan:

Hailer function with 20W output:

No Intercom function:

No Second handset:

No Second 4W external speaker: No Separate CH70 DSC receiver. Yes (Europe only) Yes TRANSMITTER Frequency:

Output power:

Transmitter protection:

Max Freq deviation:

Spurious & harmonics:

Modulation distortion:

RECEIVER Frequency:

12dB SINAD sensitivity:

20db SINAD sensitivity:

Adjacent CH selectivity:

156.025 - 157.425MHz 25W / 1W selectable Open / short circuit of antenna with VSWR shutdown

+/- 5kHz Attenuated at least 43+10logPo (USA) 80db@25W, 60db@1W (EU) Less than 10%@ 1kHz for a

+/- 3kHz deviation 156.025 - 163.275MHz 0.25uV (distant) / 2.5uV (local)

(USA models) 0.35uV more than 70db Spurious response intermodulation:

Rejection ratio:

Residual Noise level:

Audio output power:

handset external large speaker more than 70db more than 70db more than -40db unsquelched 1W 2W Specifications are subject to change without notice. NS100 DS GENERAL Power Supply:

Current drain:

Transmit Receive Useable channels

(country-specific):

Modulation mode:

Compass safe distance:

13.6V DC. 6A at 25W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx Less than 400mA in standby International USA Canada Weather 16K0G3E(FM)/16K0G2B (DSC) speaker - 2.1 (70mm) PHYSICAL LCD display (viewing):

Contrast and backlight control:

Antenna connector:

Temperature Range:

Waterproofing:

Handset Speaker/Box Dimensions:

48 (W) x 24 (H) mm FSTN 4 x 12 character Yes SO-239 (50 ohm)

-15C to +50C JIS-7 IPX6 Handset Speaker Box Weight:

Handset Speaker Box Frequency stability:

Frequency control:

GPS/NMEA input:

Comm. port:

FEATURES Local/Distant control:

Position polling:

Group Call:

Call logs:

DSC (USCG SC101) DSC (Class D):

Channel Naming:

Tri watch, Favorite channel scan, All scan:

Hailer function 68(W) x 140(H) x 30(T) mm 140(W) x 148(H) x 49(T) mm 220(W) x 173(H) x 50(T) mm 10oz (0.28kg) 11oz (0.31kg) 3.0lbs (1.36kg)

+/- 10ppm PLL Yes 4800 baud NMEA output Yes Yes Yes Yes (20 individual, 10 distress, 10 distress relay) Yes (USA/Canada) Yes (Europe) Yes Yes 63 Yes with 20W output:

Yes Intercom function:

Second handset:

Yes Second 4W external speaker: Yes Separate CH70 DSC receiver. Yes (Europe only) TRANSMITTER Frequency:

Output power:

Transmitter protection:

Max Freq deviation:

Spurious & harmonics:

Modulation distortion:

RECEIVER Frequency:

12dB SINAD sensitivity:

20db SINAD sensitivity:

Adjacent CH selectivity:

Spurious response intermodulation:

Rejection ratio:

Residual Noise level:

Audio output power:

handset external large speaker hailer:

156.025 - 157.425MHz 25W / 1W selectable Open / short circuit of antenna with VSWR shutdown

+/- 5kHz Attenuated at least 43+10logPo (USA) 80dB@25W, 60dB@1W (EU) Less than 10%@ 1kHz for a +/-

3kHz deviation 156.025 - 163.275MHz 0.25uV (distant) / 2.5uV (local)

(USA models) 0.35uV more than 70db more than 70db more than 70db more than -40db unsquelched 1W 2W 20W into 4 Ohms Specifications are subject to change without notice. 64 Appendix B Troubleshooting The following pages provide some tips on solving the more common problems that may occur from time to time. If youre not able to solve a problem, contact your Northstar dealer for advice. 65 PROBLEM: The transceiver will not power up. A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver. a) Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections. PROBLEM: No sound from the external speaker. a) Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected. b) Check the soldering of the external speaker cable. b) After checking the wiring, replace the 10A fuse (one spare fuse is supplied). c) Check the battery voltage. This must be at least 10.8V 0.5V DC. PROBLEM: Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (HI) power is selected. The antenna may be faulty. PROBLEM: The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on. The power wires may have been reversed. a) Check that the red wire is connected to the positive battery terminal, and the black wire is connected to the negative battery terminal. PROBLEM: The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the engine is running. Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver. a) Re-route the power cables away from the engine. b) Add a noise suppressor to the power cable. c) Use resistive spark plug wires and/or use an alternator whine filter. 66 a) Test the transceiver with a different antenna. b) Have the antenna checked out. PROBLEM: Battery symbol is displayed. The power supply is too low or too high. a) Check the battery voltage. This should be at least 10.8V 0.5V DC. b) Check the alternator on the vessel. PROBLEM: No position information is displayed. The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect. a) Check that the GPS cable is physically connected. b) Check the polarity of the GPS cable. c) Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800 for NMEA. Parity should be set to NONE. Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Banks International channel banks................................................ USA channel banks.............................................................. Canadian channel banks...................................................... Country-specific inland waterways (Europe)..................... The following pages show details of the VHF marine channel banks being used in different parts of the world. 67 International channel banks CHANNEL 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TRANSMIT

(MHz) 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 RECEIVE

(MHz) 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 TRAFFIC TYPE Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Inter-ship Safety Port Operations, Duplex Commercial (inter-ship only) Recreational Calling Channel Commercial Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Intership Navigation Safety (bridge-to-bridge) Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations 1W Only International Distress, Safety, and Calling State Controlled 1W Only Port Operations, Duplex Commercial, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex SHIP TO SHIP No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NAME TAG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS/VTS SAFETY PORT OPS COMMERCIAL CALLING COMMERCIAL VTS PORT OPS/VTS BRIDGE COM PORT OPS/VTS PORT OPS DISTRESS SAR PORT OPS SHIP - SHORE PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 68 CHANNEL 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 3 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 TRANSMIT

(MHz) 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 RECEIVE

(MHz) 160.625 160.675 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025 TRAFFIC TYPE Public Correspondence, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Boat Operations, Recreational Port Operations Digital Selective Calling - DSC Port Operations Intership Port Operations Port Operations Intership Non-Commercial, Duplex Commercial, Duplex Commercial, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex SHIP TO SHIP No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes

Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NAME TAG TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS BRIDGE COM SHIP - SHIP PORT OPS DSC PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP PORT OPS PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP SHIP - SHORE SHIP - SHORE SHIP - SHORE PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 69 WEATHER Wx01 Wx02 Wx03 Wx04 Wx05 Wx06 Wx07 Wx08 Wx09 Wx10 RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL

NAME TAG NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX CANADA WX CANADA WX NOAA WX SPECIAL NOTES ON INTERNATIONAL CHANNEL USAGE 1. LOW POWER (1W) only. 2. LOW POWER (1W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normal in bridge-to-bridge communications. 3. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. 4. The INTERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in U.S. or Canada waters. 70 USA channel banks CHANNEL 01A 03A 4 05A 06 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 3 14 15 2 16 17 1 18A 19A 20 20A 21A 4 22A 23A 4 24 25 26 27 28 TRANSMIT

(MHz) 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 RECEIVE

(MHz) 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 RX Only 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 TRAFFIC TYPE Port Operation, VTS in Selected Areas US Government, Coast Guard Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Inter-ship Safety Commercial Commercial (inter-ship only) Recreational Calling Channel Commercial Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Intership Navigation Safety (bridge-to-bridge), 1W with Power-up Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Environmental, RX Only International Distress, Safety, and Calling State Controlled 1W Only Commercial Commercial Port Operations, Canadian Coast Guard, Duplex Port Operations U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Coast Guard Liaison U.S. Government, Coast Guard Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator SHIP TO SHIP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NAME TAG PORT OPS/VTS UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS/VTS SAFETY COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL CALLING COMMERCIAL VTS PORT OPS/VTS BRIDGE COM PORT OPS/VTS ENVIROMENTAL DISTRESS SAR COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PORT OPS PORT OPS UNAUTHORIZED COAST GUARD UNAUTHORIZED TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 71 CHANNEL 61A 4 63A 64A 4 65A 66A 67 3 68 69 70 6 71 72 73 74 77 1 78A 79A 80A 81A 4 82A 4 83A 4 84 85 86 87 88 88A TRANSMIT

(MHz) 156.075 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 157.425 RECEIVE

(MHz) 156.075 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025 157.425 TRAFFIC TYPE U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Port Operations Port Operations Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with Power-up Boat Operations, Recreational Boat Operations, Recreational Digital Selective Calling - DSC Boat Operations, Recreational Boat Operations, Recreational Port Operations Port Operations Port Operations 1W Only Boat Operations, Recreational Commercial Commercial U.S. Government, Environmental Protection Agency Operations U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Commercial, Intership Only SHIP TO SHIP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes

Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No NAME TAG UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS/VTS UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS PORT OPS BRIDGE COM SHIP - SHIP PLEASURE DSC PLEASURE SHIP - SHIP PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL UNAUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE COMMERCIAL 72 WEATHER Wx01 Wx02 Wx03 Wx04 Wx05 Wx06 Wx07 Wx08 Wx09 Wx10 RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL

NAME TAG NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX CANADA WX CANADA WX NOAA WX SPECIAL NOTES ON USA CHANNEL USAGE 1. LOW POWER (1W) only. 2. Receive Only. 3. LOW POWER (1W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normal in bridge-to-bridge communications. 4. Lightly Shaded Simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in U.S. waters unless special authorization is obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public. 5. The letter A illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no A reference for International channels. The letter B is only used for some Canadian Receive Only channels. 6. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. 73 Canadian channel banks CHANNEL 01 02 03 04A 05A 06 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 3 14 15 1 16 17 1 18A 19A 20 1 21 21A 21B 22A 23 24 25 25B 26 27 28 TRANSMIT

(MHz) 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.050 RX Only 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 RX Only 157.300 157.350 157.400 RECEIVE

(MHz) 160.650 160.700 160.750 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 161.650 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 TRAFFIC TYPE Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Canadian Coast Guard, SAR Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Inter-ship Safety Commercial Commercial (inter-ship only) Recreational Calling Channel Commercial Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Intership Navigation Safety (bridge-to-bridge) Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Commercial 1W Only International Distress, Safety, and Calling State Controlled 1W Only Commercial Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard, Duplex 1W Only Port Operations, Duplex U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Port Operations, RX Only Canadian Coast Guard Liaison Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, RX Only Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex SHIP TO SHIP No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes

Yes No No No

No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes NAME TAG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE CANADIAN CG PORT OPS/VTS SAFETY COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL CALLING COMMERCIAL VTS PORT OPS/VTS BRIDGE COM PORT OPS/VTS COMMERCIAL DISTRESS SAR COMMERCIAL CANADIAN CG CANADIAN CG PORT OPS UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS CANADIAN CG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 74 CHANNEL 28B 60 61A 4 62A 64 64A 4 65A 66A 1 67 68 69 70 6 71 72 73 74 77 1 78A 79A 80A 81A 4 82A 4 83 83A 4 83B 84 85 86 87 88 TRANSMIT

(MHz) RX Only 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.225 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.175 RX Only 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 RECEIVE

(MHz) 162.000 160.625 156.075 156.125 160.825 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 161.775 157.175 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025 TRAFFIC TYPE Public Correspondence, RX Only Public Correspondence, Duplex U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard Public Correspondence, Duplex U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Port Operations Port Operations 1W Only Commercial, SAR Boat Operations, Recreational Commercial Fishing Only Digital Selective Calling - DSC Boat Operations, Recreational Intership Commercial Fishing Only Commercial Fishing Only Port Operations 1W Only Boat Operations, Recreational Commercial Commercial U.S. Government Operations U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard, RX Only Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator Public Correspondence, Marine Operator SHIP TO SHIP

No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes

Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NAME TAG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE UNAUTHORIZED CANADIAN CG TELEPHONE UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS PORT OPS COMMERCIAL SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL DSC PLEASURE SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL UNAUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED CANADIAN CG UNAUTHORIZED CANADIAN CG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 75 WEATHER Wx01 Wx02 Wx03 Wx04 Wx05 Wx06 Wx07 Wx08 Wx09 Wx10 RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL

NAME TAG NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX CANADA WX CANADA WX NOAA WX SPECIAL NOTES ON CANADA CHANNEL USAGE 1. LOW POWER (1W) only. 2. Receive Only. 3. LOW POWER (1W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normal in bridge-to-bridge communications. 4. Lightly Shaded Simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public. 5. The letter A illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no A reference for International channels. The letter B is only used for some Canadian Receive Only channels. 6. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. 7. The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters. 76 Country-specific inland waterways (Europe) CHANNEL TRANSMIT

(MHz) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 RECEIVE

(MHz) 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 TRAFFIC TYPE Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Inter-ship Safety Port Operations, Duplex Commercial (inter-ship only) Recreational Calling Channel Commercial Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Intership Navigation Safety (bridge-to-bridge) Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations 1W Only International Distress, Safety, and Calling State Controlled 1W Only Port Operations, Duplex Commercial, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex SHIP TO SHIP No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NAME TAG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS/

VTS SAFETY PORT OPS COMMERCIAL CALLING COMMERCIAL VTS PORT OPS/

VTS BRIDGE COM PORT OPS/

VTS PORT OPS DISTRESS SAR PORT OPS SHIP - SHORE PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 77 CHANNEL TRANSMIT

(MHz) RECEIVE

(MHz) TRAFFIC TYPE 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 3 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 160.625 160.675 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 161.525 Public Correspondence, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Boat Operations, Recreational Port Operations Digital Selective Calling - DSC Port Operations Intership Port Operations Port Operations Intership Non-Commercial, Duplex 156.975 161.575 Commercial, Duplex 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 Commercial, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Port Operations, Duplex Public Correspondence, Duplex SHIP TO SHIP No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes

Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NAME TAG TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS BRIDGE COM SHIP - SHIP PORT OPS DSC PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP PORT OPS PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP SHIP -

SHORE SHIP -

SHORE SHIP -

SHORE PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE 78 SPECIAL CHANNELS 7 CHANNEL TRANSMIT

(MHz) 00 6 M1 M2 31 96H L1 L2 L3 F1 F2 F3 AIS1 AIS2 156.000 157.425 161.425 157.550 162.425 155.500 155.525 155.650 155.625 155.775 155.825 161.975 162.025 RECEIVE

(MHz) 156.000 157.850 161.425 162.150 162.425 155.500 155.525 155.650 155.625 155.775 155.825 161.975 162.025 TRAFFIC TYPE UK Coast Guard Users UK Marina Channel M1 UK Marina Channel M2 INTL, Duplex (Holland) INTL (Belgium) INTL (Scandinavia) INTL (Scandinavia) INTL (Scandinavia not in Denmark) INTL (Scandinavia) INTL (Scandinavia) INTL (Scandinavia) call back AIS1 AIS2 SHIP TO SHIP Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes no no no no no no

NAME TAG UK COAST GUARD UK MARINA UK MARINA NL MARINA BEL G MARINA LEISURE 1 LEISURE 2 LE ISURE3 FISHING 1 FISHING 2 FISHING 3

SPECIAL NOTES ON EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL CHANNEL USAGE 1. LOW POWER (1W) only. 2. LOW POWER (1W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications. 3. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. 4. The INTERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in U.S.A. or Canada waters. 5. No WX channels are available. 6. Lightly Shaded Simplex channel CH00 is only available in the UK to Coast Guard users with written authorization. 7. The special channels above (and others) may be fitted to your radio. These are only licensed for use in the country indicated. No attempt should be made to use them in any other country. 79 80