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Section 7 - Install the Explorer 721/725 ................................................................................................... 57
7-1 Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
7-2 Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
7-3 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7-4 Gimbal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7-5 Change the Viewing Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7-6 Recessed Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7-7 Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
7-8 Connect the Radio Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7-9 Set Up the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
7-11 The Completed Installation (with Optional 701 Handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
ABOUT THIS MANUAL:
1 . Some features described in this manual are not available on every model .
2 . This manual is based on the VHF721 US/EU models - the VHF725 US/EU models are functional
identical to the VHF721US/EU except for where noted throughout this manual .
3 . DSC functions will not operate on this radio until a valid user MMSI has been entered and stored .
See Appendix- D for details .
4 . The radio channels installed into the radio may vary from country to country, depending upon
the model and government or national communications authority regulations .
5 . NAVICO recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country
before using the radio . The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation
and usage practices .
6 . A DSC warning label is supplied with the 721/725 US model . To comply with FCC regulations, this
label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio .
Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label .
Optional Handset
This manual describes the operation and installation procedures for the Northstar Explorer 721/725US
and 721/725EU base unit and microphone . An optional Northstar 701/705US or 701/705EU handset can
be purchased and installed to provide second station operation and intercom facilities .
Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device .
RF Emissions Notice:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment .
This device's antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must be operated
with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person's body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during operation . Further, this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter .
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