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Explorer 725 / 705 VHF Marine Radio Quickstart Guide www.northstarnav.com...
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This Quickstart Guide is to be used with the Northstar Explorer 721 VHF Radio Installation and Operation Manual. The Explorer 721 and Explorer 725 function identically except for where noted in this QSG. Consult the Installation and Operation Manual for further information on the options described in this Quickstart Guide, and for information on other options;...
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An optional handset can also be purchased and used with your Explorer 725. There are two versions - the Northstar 705US handset (for use with the Northstar 725US model) and the Northstar 705EU handset (for use with the Northstar 725EU model).
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NOTE - FIRST TIME USE: the handset must first be Subscribed to the 725 base unit - this function only needs to be performed once. See “Subscribing the Handset to the Base unit” section for details. Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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Hold down to scroll rapidly. then select the < backup character on the To correct errors, press Optional Handset LCD. Press to backup one space at a time. Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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& Select the Radio Menu or the DSC Call Menu PRESS to show the DSC CALL Menu. CALL MENU CALL HOLD DOWN to show the Radio Menu. CALL MENU MENU Base Unit and Optional Handset Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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Hold down to show the Radio Menu. CALL MENU >CONTRAST Scroll through the menu listing to CONTRAST. Press Press to select the desired contrast level. There are 8 levels. Optional Handset Press to store the setting. Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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1st handset (HS1) Intercom Intercom Conference Repeat cycle with MU with 2nd handset (HS2) Intercom Intercom Conference Repeat cycle with MU with HS1 Note: in this mode you must press ENT key to select the mode Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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LCD of the optional handset. To step through the channels one at a time, press to display each channel. To change channels rapidly, hold down the optional handset to scroll through the channels. Optional Handset Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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SCAN SCAN Base Unit and Optional Handset Delete a Favorite Channel Select the favorite channel. Hold down until a confirmation message appears on the LCD. Select YES to delete. Base Unit and Optional Handset Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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>INFO DATA SNR is shown when handset is OFF HOOK BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST The Happy Fish indicator bars, when triggered, Optional Handset show the likelihood of good fishing. The weather icon shows the weather forecast. Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
NAME buddy name. The new buddy name appears 123456789 immediately in your buddy list. >STORE? Repeat the procedure to store another buddy CANCEL name. Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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Position and time data and the vessel’s MMSI are shown on the LCD, and the data is recorded in the DISTRESS CALL LOG. Receiving a Distress Relay An alert sounds. Press any key to stop the alert. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance. Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide...
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4. The handset can subscribed to another base unit if needed. For further information on these and other options, including radio setup and different DSC call types and options, troubleshooting, and channel charts, refer to the Northstar Explorer 721 VHF Radio Installation and Operation Manual.
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