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Northtstar
Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU
Operation and Installation Manual
Appendix A - Technical Specifications
Northstar VHF 710
US.EU
GENERAL
Power Supply:
13.6V DC.
Current drain:
Transmit
6 A at 25 W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx
Receive
Less than 250mA in standby
Useable channels:
International, USA, Canada, Weather (country specifi c)
Mode:
16K0G3E (FM) / 16K0G2B (DSC)
PHYSICAL
LCD display (viewing):
26 mm (H) x 46 mm (W)
FSTN 4 x 12 character matrix with big CH digits/icons
Contrast and
Dimming control:
Yes
Antenna connector:
SO-239 (50 ohm)
Temperature Range:
-15ºC to +50ºC
Waterproof: JIS-7
Dimensions:
161(W) x 75(H) x 147(D) mm - without bracket
Weight:
1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) - without microphone
Frequency stability:
+/- 10ppm
Frequency control:
PLL
GPS/NMEA input:
Yes
Comm. port:
4800 baud NMEA
DSC: Yes
FEATURES
Flush Mount kit and
dust cover:
Yes
Local/Distant control:
Yes
Position polling:
Yes
Group Call:
Yes
Call logs:
Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress
DSC (USCG SC101
and Class D):
Yes (VHF 710US, Class D 710EU)
Channel Naming:
Yes
Tri watch, Favourite
channel scan, All scan:
Yes
User programmable
MMSID:
Yes, User MMSID and ATIS (710EU)
MMSID and NAME
directory:
Yes - 20 numbers & group