Lcd Symbols And Meanings - NorthStar EXPLORER 721EU Operation And Installation Manual

1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings

The simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols on the LCD displays.
Base unit display
These symbols may not appear at all or may be shown in a different location on the optional handset.
Symbol
TX
HI LO
WX
WX ALT
BUSY
PRI
D
LOCAL
DSC
88
USA INT CAN
X
B A
CH1 CH2 CH3
ATIS
DSC
ACK
8
Meaning
Transmitting.
Transmission power. High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W.
Weather channel.
Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound. 721/725 US only .
Receiver busy with an incoming signal.
Priority channel is selected.
Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation.
Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.
DSC capability is available.
Indicates an incoming DSC call, or blinks to notify you of any unread
Call Log messages
Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V)
Channel selected.
Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations.
Channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation.
Channel suffix, if applicable.
Shows which of the 3 favorite channels, if any, are selected.
Otherwise blank.
Enabled for use in European inland waterways. Otherwise blank. 721/725 EU only .
DSC capability is available.
A message acknowledging your DSC call is being displayed.
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Optional handset display