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Northstar
Explorer VHF Series: 721/725
Operation and Installation Manual
2-9 Subscribe or Un-Subscribe the 705 handset (HS SETTING)
Explorer725EU/725US only
The optional Handset functions with the base unit. It can not operate on it’s own. Ensure the base unit is
turned ON when using the handset.
You can use the VHF705 wireless handset to control and communicate with Explorer725 base unit from almost
anywhere aboard your vessel. Before you first use the handset, it must first be subscribed to the base unit.
Subscribing the 705 Handset to the 725 base unit:
1. Ensure the handset is fully charged.
2. Turn the base unit on, and select “HS SETTING”,”SUBSCRIBE”, and “YES” from the SETUP menu.
“SUBSCRIBE WAITING” appears on the base unit LCD.
MENU SELECT
> HS SETTING
GPS SIM
RESET
SUBSCRIBE
WAITING
EXIT -> CANCEL
SUBSCRIBE
> YES
NO
HS SETTING
> SUBSCRIBE
CLEAR CODE
3. Turn the 705 handset ON then press and hold SCAN key to enter the ‘subscribing’ mode. The 705 will
display “SUBSCRIBING” on its LCD to indicate it is waiting for response from the base unit.
Note
: Your handset must be within operational range of the base unit.
4. After successful subscription, a “bi” tone will be emitted from the handset then display “CONNECTING,
PLEASE WAIT” on the LCD. The 705 will then operate normally with the base unit.
5. Up to 2 handsets can be subscribed to one base unit. Before you subscribe the 2nd handset to the base
unit, make sure the 1st handset is powered off. You can then follow the steps 1-4 to subscribe the 2nd
handset.
Note:
If subscribe is not successful, or you wish to un-subscribe a handset from your base unit to use
on another base unit, it is recommended to clear the existing code first as follows:
To Un-Subscribe the 705 Handset from the 725 Base unit:
1. On the base unit, select “HS SETTING”, “CLEAR CODE” and “YES” from the setup menu.
MENU SELECT
> HS SETTING
GPS SIM
RESET
HS SETTING
SUBSCRIBE
> CLEAR CODE
CLEAR CODE
> YES
NO
2. After a few seconds, the handset will display “SEARCH HOST” and no longer be subscribed to the base
unit.
SIGNAL LOST!
SEARCH HOST
PLEASE WAIT
3. The handset can be subscribed to another base unit if needed.