The Northstar Explorer 710 is fully DSC capable and features call logs with instant call back capability. The large LCD presents 4 lines of text to display channel names, GPS position, GPS speed, GPS course or time, and DSC messages.
- Large display 1.8" x 1" (46 x 26 mm) with four lines of text (12 characters per line).
- Program three favorite channels for easy selection.
- Call logs with instant CALL BACK capability.
- Automatic GPS boat position and time when connected to a GPS receiver.
Northstar VHF Comparison Matrix
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721 Base Unit |
701 2nd Station |
710 Base Unit |
| LCD display (FSTN) |
1.9" x 1.6" |
1" x 1.8" |
1" x 1.8" |
| Comm. port |
4800 baud NMEA and 38,400 baud NavBus |
Proprietary high-speed duplex link |
4800 baud NMEA |
| Usable Channels (country specific) |
International, ATIS, US, Canada, Weather
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| Transmitter Frequency |
156.025 - 157.425 MHz
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| Receiver Frequency |
156.025-163.275 MHz
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| Call Logs |
20 Individual and 10 Distress
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| Barometer, Temperature & Happy Fish |
960-1050 mb at 1 mb increments, -20° to 50°C |
N/A |
N/A |
| GPS / NMEA output |
Yes
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| DSC (Class D) |
Yes
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| Local / Distant control |
Yes
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| Position polling |
Yes
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| Track-Your-Buddy |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| Channel naming |
Yes
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| Intercom with talkback |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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