Lowrance LHR80 User Manual

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LHR-80

Handheld Marine GPS VHF Radio

Installation and

Operation Instructions

Pub. 988-0158-101

Copyright © 2008 Navico

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and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without warning. All

features and specifications are also subject to change without warning. All screens

in this manual are simulated. LHR-80 VHF shown on cover. Other models covered

in the manual are similar.

In accordance with EU regulations, DSC is not available in Europe.

For free owner’s manuals and the most current information on this product, its

operation and accessories, visit our web site: www.lowrance.com

Lowrance Electronics

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Tulsa, OK USA 74128-2486

Printed in China.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

Important safety information

Please read carefully before installation and use.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potentially
hazardous situations. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

Contents

Safety and Operational Information ................................................................6

Section 1 - General Information ........................................................................8

Section 2 - Controls and Keys .............................................................................9

2-1 Keys/Controls & Functions ........................................................................................................... 10

Section 3 - VHF Radio Operation .....................................................................13

3-1 Batteries and Charger ................................................................................................................... 13

3-1-1 Installing the Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................13

3-1-2 Initial Charge ....................................................................................................................................................13

3-1-3 GPS Connector ...............................................................................................................................................14

3-1-4 Mounting Battery Charger to flat surface ......................................................................................15

3-1-5 Mounting Battery Charger and bracket onto wall ...................................................................15

3-2 Installing the Belt Clip ..................................................................................................................16

3-3 Installing and Removing the Antenna ....................................................................................17

3-4 Power On/O .................................................................................................................................... 18

3-5 Adjusting the Squelch level .......................................................................................................18

3-6 Volume control ................................................................................................................................. 18

3-7 Channel selection ...........................................................................................................................19

3-8 Receiving and transmitting ........................................................................................................ 19

3-9 Dual Watch Operation ................................................................................................................... 20

3-10 3CH Operation (Favorite Channel) ........................................................................................ 20

3-10-1 Add a favorite channel for the first time ......................................................................................20

3-10-2 Modify or Delete favorite channel ...................................................................................................20

3-11 Scan Operation ............................................................................................................................. 21

3-12 Navigation Mode ......................................................................................................................... 21

3-13 WP Select Mode ............................................................................................................................22

3-14 Plotter Mode ................................................................................................................................ 22

3-15 GPS Satellite Mode ...................................................................................................................... 23

Section 4 - Advanced Operation ......................................................................24

4-1 Buddy List (Manage your buddy list. US only) ...................................................................... 26

4-1-1 Add a new buddy name ...........................................................................................................................26

4-1-2 Edit a buddy name .......................................................................................................................................27

4-1-3 DELETE a buddy name ..............................................................................................................................27

4-2 Waypoint ............................................................................................................................................ 28

4-2-1 Add a new waypoint ...................................................................................................................................28

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4-2-2 Edit a waypoint ...............................................................................................................................................29

4-2-3 Delete a waypoint ........................................................................................................................................30

4-2-4 Set a route to a stored waypoint ........................................................................................................30

4-3 Backlight Adjustment ................................................................................................................... 31

4-4 Lamp Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 31

4-5 Contrast Adjustment ....................................................................................................................31

4-6 GPS/DATA .......................................................................................................................................... 32

4-6-1 Manual (Manually Enter Your Position and UTC Time) ...........................................................32

4-6-2 Settings: LL Display (Show or hide your position) ....................................................................33

4-6-3 Settings: Time Display (Show or hide the time) .........................................................................33

4-6-4 Time Offset (Local time) ............................................................................................................................34

4-6-5 Settings: Time Format (12 or 24 hour clock) .................................................................................35

4-6-6 Settings: COG/SOG (Course & speed display options) ...........................................................36

4-6-7 GPS Alert .............................................................................................................................................................36

4-6-8 Turn GPS ENABLE on/off ...........................................................................................................................37

4-6-9 Set True or Magnetic Bearing ................................................................................................................37

4-7 Radio Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 38

4-7-1 UIC (US only) ....................................................................................................................................................38

4-7-2 Channel Name Editing ...............................................................................................................................38

4-7-3 Ring Volume Adjustment .........................................................................................................................39

4-7-4 Beep Volume Adjustment ........................................................................................................................39

4-7-5 Select Unit (UNITS) .......................................................................................................................................39

4-7-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) US Only ...................................................................40

4-7-7 WX Alert (Weather alerts) .........................................................................................................................40

4-7-8 Set NMEA OUT (NMEA OUT) ..................................................................................................................40

4-8 DSC Setup (US only) ...................................................................................................................... 41

4-8-1 Enter or check your USER MMSI ...........................................................................................................41

4-8-2 Maintain Groups ............................................................................................................................................42

4-8-2-1 Enter your Groups ........................................................................................................................... 42

4-8-2-2 Edit user Groups ............................................................................................................................... 43

4-8-2-3 Delete a Group .................................................................................................................................. 43

4-8-3 Response to Individual Calls...................................................................................................................44

4-8-4 DSC Select .........................................................................................................................................................44

4-8-5 LL Reply ..............................................................................................................................................................44

4-9 ATIS SETUP (EU only) ..................................................................................................................... 45

4-9-1 Enter or Check your ATIS MMSI ............................................................................................................45

4-9-2 ATIS Select..........................................................................................................................................................46

4-10 Get Buddy ...................................................................................................................................... 46

4-11 Track Log .......................................................................................................................................... 47

4-12 Erase Track ....................................................................................................................................... 47

4-13 Reset (Reset to factory defaults) ............................................................................................. 47

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Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls (US only) ..................................48

5-1 What is DSC? .................................................................................................................................... 48

5-1-1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity ........................................................................................................48

5-1-2 How can I obtain a MMSI assignment? ...........................................................................................48

5-2 DSC Call Types ................................................................................................................................. 49

5-2-1 Send an Individual call ...............................................................................................................................50

5-3 Send a Group Call............................................................................................................................ 51

5-4 Send an All Ships call ..................................................................................................................... 51

5-5 Reply to a call in your Call Log ................................................................................................... 52

5-6 Reply to a call in your Distress Log ...........................................................................................53

5-7 Reply to the Last Call..................................................................................................................... 54

5-8 Request the LL position of a buddy (LL Request) ............................................................... 55

5-9 Track Your Buddy (Track Buddy) ................................................................................................ 55

5-9-1 Add or Delete a Buddy (Buddy List) ..................................................................................................55

5-9-2 Select your want track’s buddy ............................................................................................................56

5-9-3 Set the time interval of tracking ..........................................................................................................56

5-9-4 Start Tracking ...................................................................................................................................................56

5-10 Receive an All Ships call .............................................................................................................57

5-11 Receive a Group call ....................................................................................................................57

5-12 Reply to an LL position request ............................................................................................... 58

5-12-1 Manually reply to an LL Request .......................................................................................................58

5-12-2 Automatically reply to an LL position request .........................................................................58

5-12-3 Do not reply to an LL position request .........................................................................................59

5-13 Receive an individual call........................................................................................................... 59

5-14 Receive a Polled Position Call ................................................................................................... 59

Section 6 - Distress Calls (US only) ..................................................................60

6-1 Send a Distress Call ......................................................................................................................... 60

6-2 Receive a Distress Call ...................................................................................................................61

6-3 Receive a Distress Relay Call ........................................................................................................ 61

6-4 Receive Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) ....................................................... 62

6-5 Relay a Distress Call from the Distress LOG (RELAY) .......................................................... 62

Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................64

A-1 General: ..................................................................................................................................................................64

A-2 Receiver: ................................................................................................................................................................64

A-3 Transmitter: .........................................................................................................................................................65

A-4 GPS and Navigation:.......................................................................................................................................65

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Appendix B - Frequency Charts .......................................................................66

Safety and Operational Information

International Marine Channels ..........................................................................................................................66

Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................67

USA Channel Chart ...................................................................................................................................................68

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................69

CANADA Channel Chart ........................................................................................................................................70

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................71

WEATHER Channels...................................................................................................................................................72

Appendix C - EU Inland Waterway Channels .................................................73

Special Channels 2 ...................................................................................................................................................76

Navico Full Two-Year Lowrance VHF Warranty ..............................................77

How to Obtain Service .....................................................................................78

In the USA .................................................................................................................................................. 78

In Canada ................................................................................................................................................... 78

Outside Canada and the USA ............................................................................................................. 78

Accessory Ordering Information for all countries ..........................................79

Shipping Information ......................................................................................79

CAUTION

Due to European Union (EU) regulations, DSC is not available in the LHR-80E (EU) model.

WARNING

Never leave your radio in a closed car or trunk; the extremely high temperatures gener­ated in hot weather can damage the electronics.

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FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC regulations require that members of the general public should not be exposed to
excessive levels of radio frequency radiation. To comply with the specified limits it is
recommended that this radio is operated in such a manner as to limit transmission to
no more than five minutes in any half hour period and that the antenna is kept at least 8
inches from any part of the body during transmission.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT

DSC functions will not operate until you have entered your user MMSI. 1.

The radio channels installed into the radio may vary from country to country, 2.
depending upon the model and government or national communications authority
regulations.

Lowrance recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of 3.
your country before using the radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing
proper radio installation and usage practices.

This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search 4.
and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the
geographic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch
system. The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately
20 nautical miles.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument in such a manner that will
not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.

Lowrance disclaims all liability for any use of this product in a way that may cause accidents,
damage or that may violate the law.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other infor­mation relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated
from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation
of Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official
version of the Documentation.

This manual represents the LHR-80 radio at the time of printing. Lowrance reserves the right
to make changes to specifications without notice.

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Section 1 - General Information

Congratulations on your purchase of this handheld VHF marine radio LHR-80, designed and
built using superior technology and craftsmanship. It provides the following useful features:

Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD•

Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night time use•

Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7•

GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display•

Built-in GPS sensor•

Choice of High or Low (5W or 1W) transmission power•

Special CH16 key for quick access to the priority (international distress) channel•

Special 3CH key to select your three favorite channels•

Flexible dual watch facility•

DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101 Standards (US only) •
DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until and
acknowledgement is received (US only)

Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favorite people (US only)•

LL position polling information•

Buddy tracking capacity•

Weather alert facility (US only)•

ATIS facility for inland waterways (Europe only)•

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LHR-80 MARINE VHF P

WATERPROOF

HI/LO

Section 2 - Controls and Keys

VHF Antenna

Low battery
indicator

Signal strength

Status: T or R

PTT

Working mode
channel name

Time COG/SOG

Latitude

Longitude

Left-key

DISTRESS
(US only)

16/9

GO/MOB

CALL/MENU

POWER/KEYLOCK

GPS Antenna

Tx Power: HI or LO

Low battery indicator

Speaker/Mic jack

Channel

Favourite channels:

1, 2 or 3

Vol + and Vol -

Right-key

CH

/

SQ /

HI/LO/GPS

WX/NAV

Mic

Speaker

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2-1 Keys/Controls & Functions

PWR On/O & KEYLOCK

To turn the unit on and off, press and hold down PWR / (red key) for more than 2 seconds
and release.

The keylock, locks and unlocks keypad. Press PWR / (red key) for 1 second and release. A
key icon will appear on screen to indicate whether keylock is on or off.

VOL /

Volume Adjustment. Press to increase or decrease until a comfortable volume is reached.

SQL /

Squelch or Threshold Level. Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. 16 steps
available.

16/9

Priority Channel. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press
again to return to your original channel. To make Channel 09 the default instead, hold down
16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed (US only).

16 Priority Channel. Press to cancel all other modes and to turn into the priority channel. Press
again to return to your original channel (EU only).

3CH/ ESC Left-key

Three Favorites Channels. Press to toggle between your favorite channels. The , , or
symbol appears on the LCD to show which favorite channel is selected.

If you want to scan all three favorite channels, press 3CH, then immediately press and hold
SCAN.

To add a favorite channel for the first time, select that channel then hold 3CH to store it in the
CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favorite channels in the CH2 and CH3
locations respectively.

If you try and add another favorite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1 and CH2
will remain unless you delete them.

To delete a favorite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until a dialogue box
appears to prompt the deletion.

Escape. Use ESC when navigating menus to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu with­out saving changes and to back up to the previous screen.

SCAN/ ENTER right-key

Scan. Quickly press and release for Dual Watch - scan between your current channel and the
priority channel in DUAL mode.

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Press and hold down SCAN for more than 2 seconds to enter ALL SCAN mode where the
priority channel is checked every 1.5 seconds.

When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and “R” appears on the screen. If the
signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts.

In ALL SCAN mode, when a signal is received, holding down left- key for more than 2 seconds
makes appears on the screen. This “always busy” channel will not have been skipped in
the next scan period. If this channel needs recover, holding down left-key once again for
more than 2 seconds makes disappear. The skip function is cancelled accordingly. Besides,
it is impossible to skip over the priority channel.

Enter. Use ENTER when navigating menus, to confirm entries and edits.

CH /

Channel Select. The current channel is shown on the screen in BIG digits with the channel
description information below the channel number.

Press CH / to step through the available channels one at a time, or hold down to scroll
quickly through all the available channels. See Appendix B for a listing of channel charts.

Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu selection and alphanumeric entry.
Press CH / to scroll the cursor up or down menu options when navigating menus.

When editing an item that contains only numbers, press - CH to count through the num­bers or hold down to scroll through quickly.

To enter a character, press CH to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll through
quickly.

HI/LO/

Transmission Power. High (HI) 5W or Low (LO) 1W. Press to toggle between high or low
transmission powers for the entire channel bank. The or selection is shown on the LCD
screen.

Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the power
transmission setting is incorrect.

Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be changed to high
power by holding down HI/LO and PTT all at the same time. See Appendix B for a complete
listing of channel charts.

hold down and enter GPS Satellite mode.

WX/NAV

Quickly press to access WX channel (US/Canada only).

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The channel is used mostly for weather. Press again to return to your previous mode. Hold
down WX/NAV for more than 3 seconds to enter Navigation mode Bearing, Distance and
cross track error from the last select Way Point will display on the screen. If no WP is set, it will
appear “NO ACTIVE ROUTE!!” prompt.

NAV. Press NAV to enter Navigation mode Bearing. Distance and cross track error from the
Waypoint will display on screen. If no WP is set, it will appear “NO ACTIVE ROUTE!!” prompt.

GO/MOB

Press GO / MOB if you are navigating to waypoint and want to reset the XTE (cross track error)
as shown on the screen.

If someone falls overboard, holds down GO / MOB for about 3 seconds to mark the position.

The latitude and longitude of the Man Overboard position is shown on the screen and is
automatically set as the destination waypoint.

PTT

Push To Talk. Push to start the transmitting

CALL/MENU

Quickly press the CALL/MENU key to access the DSC Call menu. The call mode is used for
making DSC calls. Hold down the Key more than 3 seconds to access the Menu Setup mode
and to customize your VHF radio. US only

MENU. Quickly press the MENU key to access the Menu setup mode and to customize your
VHF radio (EU only).

Please refer to the following sections for more details.

CAUTION

BATTERY CAUTION: This device uses a Lithion Ion battery - please observe the following
cautions.

Do not disassemble.•

Do not incinerate or expose to fire.•

Dispose of used batteries according to local codes and requirements.•

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Section 3 - VHF Radio Operation

3-1 Batteries and Charger

The radio is shipped with a sealed Li-Polymer battery pack that is rechargeable.

WARNING

The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack provided.
DO NOT charge any other type of batteries in the charger as fire, explosion or battery
damage will occur. Avoiding extreme room temperature will also help prolong the life of
the battery pack for the radio.

3-1-1 Installing the Battery Pack

Position the battery pack to line up the three external alignment tabs to the alignment 1.
slots in the radio.

2.

Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated against the radio
housing.

3.

Pivot the locking tab up until it snaps into place on the back of the battery pack.

3-1-2 Initial Charge

You can either charge the Li-Polymer battery
pack when it is attached to the radio or separated:

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Plug in the AC/DC wall charger- check the voltage is correct for your wall charger.1.

NMEA( )(BLACK)

NMEA(+)(RED)

GPS NAVIGATION RECEIVER

Connect the charging wire into the charging socket on the cradle charger.2.

Insert the entire radio or the separated battery pack into the cradle charger. The metal 3.
charge contacts on the radio will contact the mating prongs in the charger to transfer
the charging current.

4.

Observe that the red light on the front of the charger glows to indicate that the battery
pack is properly seated and the charger is operating.

5.

Allow the batteries to charge for about 2.5 to 3 hours before use. The light will change
back to green when the battery is fully charged.

CAUTION

To maximise battery life: remove the battery from the charger after approximately 3.5
hours. Overcharging batteries may result in damage to both the battery pack and radio.

3-1-3 GPS Connector

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This radio supports NMEA0183 for outputting the GPS signal. You can use the GPS connector
to connect the radio and some GPS navigation receiver, such as chart plotter.

Insert one single port of the GPS connector cord into the NMEA socket of the cradle 1.
charger.

The other port of the GPS connector, which is branched into two wires, connects to the 2.
GPS navigation receiver. Red means NMEA OUT(+); Black means NMEAOUT(-).

Wire Color Function

Red NMEA OUT(+)

Black NMEA OUT(-)

3-1-4 Mounting Battery Charger to flat surface

You can mount the battery charger straight onto solid surface. Make sure that the surface can
be penetrated and is strong enough to hold permanantly in place.

To mount the battery charger onto a flat surface, insert screws into place-holders and turn in
a clockwise motion until firmly locked into place.

3-1-5 Mounting Battery Charger and bracket onto wall

You can also mount the battery charger onto wall by using the provided bracket and screws.

Insert screws into bracket, and turn in a clockwise motion until locked firmly into place. 1.

Insert screws into battery charger and mount it to bracket. Turn screws in clockwise 2.
motion until firmly locked into place.

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To remove battery from unit:

Slide the two levers (simultaneously) in a downward motion. 1.

Remove battery.2.

3-2 Installing the Belt Clip

The fitted buckle (2) allows you to attach the radio to the belt clip, so you can carry it.1.

The belt clip supplied with your radio allows you to attach the radio to your belt. 2.

To install the belt clip, slide the belt clip to the back of your radio, make sure that the 3.
buckle is aligned.

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3-3 Installing and Removing the Antenna

Make sure that the flexible antenna is attached to the radio. Ensure that the radio is turned
OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected.

Installing the antenna:

1. Screw the antenna in a clockwise motion until it is securely locked into place.

Removing the antenna:

2. Unscrew the antenna in a anti-clockwise motion until it is removed (as illustrated below).

Note: Do not operate the radio or press PTT key without the antenna being installed.

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3-4 Power On/Off

You can turn on the unit by pressing PWR/ switch (on the top side of radio) until the screen
and backlight are on. You can also adjust the volume to a comfortable level, by pressing the
VOL / keys on the side of unit.

Note: Press the PWR/ key can turn on the backlight at anytime.

3-5 Adjusting the Squelch level

The SQUELCH control enables you to set the levels of your desired signal. It determines how
strong your signal can be before you can hear it, before it “breaks squelch.” It aims to keep any
static, unwanted, weak or distant signals from interrupting your conversations.

There are 16 signals to choose from when adjusting the squelch level. To increase the levels,
raise the “Squelch Gate” higher so that only stronger signals can get through. Level “0” for
instance, means that there is no “Squelch Gate” and everything will get through.

To adjust the squelch level, press SQ / accordingly.

3-6 Volume control

Press VOL / to adjust the volume level. A volume sub-menu will appear when pressed. It
times-out after 5 seconds.

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3-7 Channel selection

To manually select a channel, press CH to increase, or press CH to decrease the chan­nel number. Communication channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. For more
detailed channel chart information, refer to Appendix B.

16/9 (Priority channel)

LVR-80 (US only).

Press to cancel all other modes and tune into the priority channel on Hi power.1.

Press again to return to your original channel.2.

Channel 16 is the default. To make Channel 09 the default instead, hold down 16/9 until 3.
a beep sounds and 09 is displayed.

16 (Priority channel)

LVR-80 (EU only).

Press to cancel all other modes and tune into the priority channel on Hi power.1.

Press again to return to original channel.2.

3-8 Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION

Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.

To turn power on, press the PWR key for more than 2 seconds1.

Adjust for comfortable volume level. ( The squelch level temporarily set to “0”)2.

Set the suitable Squelch level to mute noise if necessary.3.

Press CH 4. / to select the desired channel.

When receiving a signal, appears on screen and audio is emitted from the speaker.

Further volume adjustment may be needed to get your desired setting.

Press HI/LO to select the output power. 5.

Choose low power to conserve battery power, or choose high power for longer distance
communications.

Press and hold “PTT” to transmit, then speak into the microphone, while 6. appears on
the screen.

Release PTT, to receive conversation.7.

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Note: Some channels are for low power only. Channel 70 cannot be used for
transmission.

For clear and audible transmission:

Pause for a few seconds after pressing PTT.•

Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from your mouth and speak at a •
normal volume.

3-9 Dual Watch Operation

Dual watch monitors channel 16 while receiving another channel. To activate this, you must:

Select the desired operating channel (e.g. CH88A).1.

Push the SCAN key repeatedly until 2. appears on screen

To cancel dual watch, press SCAN (once) until3. disappears.

If a signal is received on channel 16, dual watch pauses on channel 16 until the signal
disappears.

To transmit on the selected channel during dual watch, press and hold PTT.

3-10 3CH Operation (Favorite Channel)

You can instantly access the three most frequently used channels by 3CH mode, Three
Favorite Channels. Press to toggle between your favorite channels. The , , or symbols
appear on the LCD to show which of your favorite channel is selected.

3-10-1 Add a favorite channel for the first time

Select the desired channel, then hold 3CH to store it. The CH11. symbol appears on the
screen.

Repeat the procedure to store two more favorite channels in the CH2 and CH3 2.
locations.

3-10-2 Modify or Delete favorite channel

If you try and add another favorite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. But CH1 and
CH2 will remain unless you delete them.

To delete a favorite channel:

Select that channel, then hold down 3CH until a dialogue box appears to prompt the •
deletion.

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3-11 Scan Operation

Scanning is an effective way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency ranger.

All Scan

All channels in the set are scanned sequentially, in repeated cycles (CH16 is checked every 1.5
seconds).

01

3CH Scan

Press and hold down the SCAN key in the 3CH mode, you will then enter a 3CH SCAN mode.
However, only the 3CH and CH16 will be scanned.

01

3-12 Navigation Mode

Press and hold down NAV key, (US only), or just press the NAV key (EU only) to enter the
Navigation Mode. It will display: Bearing, Distance and cross track error from the last selected
waypoint.

02

15

03

18

16

16

04

01

88

18

If no WP is set, ‘NO ACTIVE ROUTE!!’ will appear to prompt you that no WP is selected.

During Nav Mode:

PTT – return to normal mode and TX.•

16/9 – return to normal mode and go to 16/9•

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NAV – return to normal mode•

GO – Reset the cross track error (XTE)•

SQL • – Go to WP select Mode

SQL • – Go to Plotter Mode

Other key – error beep•

3-13 WP Select Mode

WP LIST 13

CAMP 1 MOB 1
CAMP 2 MOB 2
CAMP 3 MOB 3
DOCK 1 PARK 1
DOCK 2 PARK 2

ESC ENTER

CH • / – Page up down the list;

SQL • - Go to Plotter Mode;

SQL • - Returns to Navigation Mode

Note: During WP Select Mode, press ENTER right-key to flash the first WP, then press
CH / to select next WP, press ENTER right-key again to set the WP as your next

destination and enter navigation mode.

3-14 Plotter Mode

During plotter Mode:

Soft Key It will zoom in/out the circle to see more/less area.•

SQL • Go to Navigation Mode

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SQL • Go to WP select Mode

PTT Return to normal mode and TX.•

16/9 Return to normal mode and go to 16/9•

NAV Go to normal mode•

Other key Error beep•

3-15 GPS Satellite Mode

Press and hold the HI/LO/ key to enter GPS satellite mode.

During GPS satellite mode:

PTT Return to normal mode and TX.•

16/9 (16) Return to normal model and go to 16/9•

• Return to normal mode

Left soft-key Return to normal mode•

Other key Error Beep•

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Section 4 - Advanced Operation

How to Display and Navigate Menus

Hold down CALL / MENU key to enter in menu (US only); or press MENU key to enter 1.
setup mode (EU only).

Press CH 2. / to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the
desired items. Press soft-key ENTER to enter into the items.

Press soft-key ENTER to confirm changes. Otherwise, press soft-key ESC to ignore.3.

Press soft-key ESC to go back or exit. Any changes are activated as soon as you enter/4.
exit the screen.

How to Enter Alphanumeric and Alphabet Data

Use the CH / key to enter characters.

Press 1. to enter and count through numbers and letters, and hold down to select the
desired character.

Press 2. to go through letters of the alphabet, and hold down to select the desired
character.

Press ENTER to confirm.3.

The following options are available through MENU:

MENU

• Waypoint

• Backlight

• Lamp

• BuddyList

(US only)

• Contrast

• GPS/Data

• RADIOSETUP

• DSC Setup

(US only)

• ATISSETUP

(EU only)

• GETBUDDY

• TrackLog

• EraseTrack

• RESET

• MANUAL

• SETTING

• ATISMMSI

(EU only)

•ATISSelect

(EU only)

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• UIC (US only)

• CHNAME

• RINGVOLUME

• KEY BEEP

• UNITS

• WATCHMODE

(US only)

• WXALERT
(US only)

• NMEAOUT

• User MMSI

(US only)

• GroupMMSI
(US only)

• Idiv Reply
(US only)

• DSCSELECT
(US only)

• LLReply
(US only)