Lowrance LINK-2 User Guide

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Link-2

Marine Handheld VHF Radio with GPS

User Guide

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DANGER

WARNING

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 .................................................................7

Important ...........................................................................................................................................................................8

Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................................8

Section 1 - General information ........................................................................9

Section 2 - Controls and keys ........................................................................... 10

2-1 Keys/Controls and functions ....................................................................................................... 11

2-1-1 Use of Softkeys in this radio....................................................................................................................13

2-1-2 DSC Softkeys ....................................................................................................................................................14

Section 3 - Operating the radio ....................................................................... 15

3-1 Power On/O ................................................................................................................................... 15

3-2 Adjusting the Squelch level ....................................................................................................... 15

3-3 Volume control ................................................................................................................................ 15

3-4 Channel selection .......................................................................................................................... 16

3-5 Receiving and transmitting ........................................................................................................ 16

3-6 Dual Watch operation ................................................................................................................... 17

3-7 3CH operation (Favorite Channel) ...........................................................................................17

3-7-1 Add a favorite channel for the ﬁrst time .........................................................................................17

3-7-2 Modify or delete favorite channel ......................................................................................................17

3-8 Scan Operation ............................................................................................................................... 18

3-9 Navigation mode ........................................................................................................................... 18

3-10 WP select mode ............................................................................................................................ 19

3-11 Plotter mode ................................................................................................................................ 19

3-12 GPS satellite mode ...................................................................................................................... 20

Section 4 - Advanced setup ..............................................................................21

4-1 Waypoint ............................................................................................................................................ 22

4-1-1 Add a new waypoint ...................................................................................................................................22

4-1-2 Edit a waypoint ...............................................................................................................................................23

4-1-3 Delete a waypoint ........................................................................................................................................24

4-1-4 Set a route to a stored waypoint ........................................................................................................24

4-2 Backlight adjustment ................................................................................................................... 25

4-3 Lamp timer ....................................................................................................................................... 25

4-4 Buddy list (Manage your buddy list) ........................................................................................ 26

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

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

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4-4-3 Delete a buddy name.................................................................................................................................27

4-5 Contrast adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 28

4-6 GPS/DATA ..........................................................................................................................................28

4-6-1 Manual (Manually enter your position and UTC time) ...........................................................29

4-6-2 Settings: LL display (Show or hide your position) .....................................................................29

4-6-3 Settings: Time display (Show or hide the time) ..........................................................................30

4-6-4 Time oﬀset (Local time) .............................................................................................................................30

4-6-5 Settings: Time format (12 or 24 hour clock) ..................................................................................31

4-6-6 Settings: COG/SOG (Course & speed display options) ...........................................................32

4-6-7 GPS alert..............................................................................................................................................................32

4-6-8 Turn GPS ENABLE on/oﬀ ...........................................................................................................................33

4-6-9 Set Magnetic Variation (MAG VAR) .....................................................................................................33

4-7 Radio setup ....................................................................................................................................... 34

4-7-1 Channel Bank selection (UIC) ................................................................................................................34

4-7-2 Channel name editing (CH NAME) ....................................................................................................34

4-7-3 Ring volume adjustment (RING VOLUME) .....................................................................................35

4-7-4 Beep volume adjustment (KEY BEEP) ...............................................................................................35

4-7-5 Select unit (UNITS) ........................................................................................................................................35

4-7-6 Set the Priority channel (WATCH MODE) ........................................................................................36

4-7-7 Weather alerts (WX ALERT ) .....................................................................................................................36

4-7-8 Set NMEA output (NMEA OUT) ............................................................................................................ 36

4-7-9 Favorite Channel Setup (FAV CH SETUP).........................................................................................37

4-8 DSC setup ........................................................................................................................................ 38

4-8-1 Enter or check your user MMSI (USER MMSI) ...............................................................................38

4-8-2 Maintain groups (GROUP SETUP) ........................................................................................................39

4-8-2-1 Enter your groups ............................................................................................................................39

4-8-2-2 Edit groups .......................................................................................................................................... 40

4-8-2-3 Delete a group .................................................................................................................................. 40

4-8-3 Response to individual calls (INDIV REPLY) ...................................................................................41

4-8-4 Enable DSC functionality (DSC SELECT ) .........................................................................................41

4-8-5 Response type to LL polling calls (LL REPLY) ..............................................................................42

4-8-6 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) ........................................................................42

4-8-7 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) .................................................................................................................43

4-8-8 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT) ................................................................................................... 43

4-9 ATIS SETUP (EU only) ..................................................................................................................... 44

4-9-1 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI) .................................................................................44

4-9-2 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT) ..........................................................................................45

4-10 Get Buddy ...................................................................................................................................... 45

4-11 Track log ........................................................................................................................................... 46

4-12 Erase track ....................................................................................................................................... 46

4-13 Reset (Reset to factory defaults) ............................................................................................. 46

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Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................47

5-1 What is DSC? .................................................................................................................................... 47

5-1-1 Maritime mobile service identity ........................................................................................................ 47

5-1-2 How can I obtain a MMSI number? ...................................................................................................47

5-2 DSC call types .................................................................................................................................. 48

5-3 Send an Individual call (INDIVIDUAL) ...................................................................................... 49

5-3-1 Call to a Buddy ................................................................................................................................................49

5-3-2 Call to others ....................................................................................................................................................49

5-4 Reply to the Last Call (LAST CALL) ............................................................................................ 50

5-5 Send a Group call (GROUP) .......................................................................................................... 50

5-6 Send an All Ships call (ALL SHIPS) ............................................................................................. 51

5-7 Send using the Call Log (CALL LOG)........................................................................................51

5-8 Send using the Distress Log (DISTRS LOG) ............................................................................52

5-9 Request the LL position of a buddy (LL REQUEST) ............................................................ 53

5-10 Track your buddy request (TRACK BUDDY) ......................................................................... 53

5-10-1 Add or delete a buddy (TRACKLIST) ...............................................................................................53

5-10-2 Select your TRACK BUDDY ....................................................................................................................54

5-10-3 Set the time interval of tracking ....................................................................................................... 54

5-10-4 Start tracking .................................................................................................................................................55

5-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .............................................................................................. 55

5-11-1 Send a DSC TEST call ................................................................................................................................55

5-11-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK) ..........................................56

5-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call .............................................................................56

5-12 View User MMSI and GPS information .................................................................................. 56

5-13 Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................................................................................... 57

5-14 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ................................................................................. 57

5-15 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ...................................................................................... 58

5-16 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ............................................................................................. 58

5-17 Receiving a Geographic Area Call (GEOGRAPH) ................................................................ 59

5-18 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) ....................................................................... 59

Section 6 - Distress calls ...................................................................................60

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

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 62

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships

(DISTRESS REL) .................................................................................................................................. 62

6-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) ..................................................................... 63

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Section 7 - Installation Instructions ................................................................64

7-1 Batteries and charger .................................................................................................................. 64

7-1-1 Installing the battery pack .....................................................................................................................64

7-1-2 Initial charge ...................................................................................................................................................64

7-1-3 GPS connector ...............................................................................................................................................65

7-1-4 Battery charger operation ......................................................................................................................66

7-1-5 Mounting battery charger to ﬂat surface .....................................................................................66

7-1-6 Mounting battery charger and bracket onto wall ..................................................................66

7-2 Installing the belt clip ................................................................................................................... 67

7-3 Installing and removing the antenna ..................................................................................... 68

Appendix A - Technical specifications ............................................................69

Appendix B - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts ..................................... 71

B-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 71

Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................72

B-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 73

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................74

B-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 75

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................76

B-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels ............................................................................................. 77

B-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts .................................................................................... 78

Appendix C - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ................................................80

C-1 EU International Channel Chart................................................................................................. 80

Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ...............................................................................81

C-2 Inland Waterways Country Specic table - ATIS ON ...........................................................82

C-3 Special Channels ............................................................................................................................. 85

Countries of Intended use in the EU: .............................................................................................................85

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Safety and operational information

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.

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

Industry Canada Statement

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

This radio transmitter Link-2 (IC:4697A-LINK2) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio Link-2 (IC:4697A-LINK2) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayantun gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.

Antenna type: Flexible with SMA type connection supplied with the radio.

CE Compliance Statement

This product complies with CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following website under model documentation section: http://www.lowrance.com.

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Important

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

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

3. Lowrance 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.

4. This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be eective 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.

Safety Information

When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.

The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to Talk congurations.

DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

To maintain compliance with the Body Worn conguration use only supplied accessories.

Other body-worn accessories or congurations may not comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be not be used.

The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

This Marine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields — RF and Microwave.

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Section 1 - General information

Congratulations on your purchase of this handheld VHF marine radio Link-2, 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 (5 W or 1 W) 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 CLASS-D standards

• DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an

acknowledgement is received

• Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favorite people

• LL position polling information

• Buddy tracking capacity

• Weather alert facility (US only)

• ATIS facility for inland waterways (Europe only).

CAUTION

Battery caution: This device uses a Lithion Ion battery - please observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble

• Do not incinerate or expose to re

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

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Section 2 - Controls and keys

VHF Antenna

Signal strength

Status: T (transmit) or R (receive)

Channel Bank

PTT

Working mode channel name

Time COG/SOG

Latitude

Longitude

Left Softkey

Center Softkey

(In DSC mode)

DISTRESS Key

16/9 priority key

GO/MOB

CALL/MENU

PHONE-PORTOP 03:00 UTC

36°45.193`S 174°42.486`E

3CH

Link-2 MARINE VHF/GPS

MOB

CALL

WATERPROOF

SCAN

NAV

HI/LO

PWR/LOCK/EXIT

GPS Antenna

Tx Power: HI or LO

Low battery indicator

Speaker/Mic jack

Channel

Favorite channels:

1, 2 or 3

Vol + and Vol -

Right Softkey

CH /

SQL /

HI/LO/GPS

WX/NAV

Mic

Speaker

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2-1 Keys/Controls and functions

PWR/LOCK/EXIT PWR: To turn the unit on and o, press and hold down PWR /

LOCK: The keylock, locks and unlocks keypad. Press PWR /

EXIT: Also used to EXIT some menu items while in DSC mode.

VOL Volume Adjustment - located on the side of the radio. Press

SQL / Squelch or Threshold Level - located on the central control dial.

CH / Channel select - located on the central control dial. Press to

16/9 Priority Channel. Press to cancel all other modes (except for

CH / Channel Select. The current channel is shown on the screen in

Press CH / to step through the available channels one at a

Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu

When editing an item that contains only numbers, press - CH

To enter a character, press CH to step through the alphabet or

PTT Push To Talk. Push to start transmitting then talk into the mic.

/ EXIT (red key) for more than 2 seconds and release.

/ EXIT (red key) for 1 second and release. A key icon will

appear on screen to indicate whether keylock is on or o.

Short press PWR / / EXIT (red key) for 1 second and release.

to increase or press to decrease until a comfortable volume is reached.

Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. 16 steps available.

select a higher channel or press to select a lower channel.

when in DSC mode) 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).

BIG digits with the channel description information below the channel number.

time, or hold down to scroll quickly through all the available channels. See Appendix B for a listing of channel charts.

selection and alphanumeric entry. Press CH / to scroll the cursor up or down menu options when navigating menus.

to count through the numbers or hold down to scroll through quickly.

hold down to scroll through quickly.

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HI/LO/ Transmission Power. High (HI) 5 W or Low (LO) 1 W. 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 key to enter GPS Satellite mode.

WX/NAV WX. Quickly press to access Weather channels. Press again to

return to your previous mode.

For non US models: The Wx key can be programmed to a

weather channel of your choice. See section 4-7-9 to program your favorite channel.

NAV. Hold down WX/NAV for more than 3 seconds to enter

Navigation mode. Bearing, Distance and cross track error from the last selected waypoint will display on the 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, hold 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.

CALL/MENU CALL. Quickly press the CALL/MENU key to access the DSC Call

menu. The call mode is used for making DSC calls.

MENU. Hold down the CALL/MENU key more than 3 seconds to

access the Menu Setup mode and to customize your VHF radio.

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2-1-1 Use of Softkeys in this radio

This radio utilizes ‘softkeys’ where the functionality of each softkey button will change depending on the mode the radio is in. The bottom line of the LCD display will indicate the function of each softkey located immediately below.

Left softkey (3CH/EXIT)

3CH softkey:

If you want to scan all three favorite channels, press 3CH, then

To add a favorite channel for the rst time, select that channel

If you try and add another favorite channel it will overwrite the

To delete a favorite channel, select that channel then hold

EXIT softkey:

Right softkey (SCAN/ENTER)

SCAN softkey:

Press and hold down SCAN for more than 2 seconds to enter

When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and

In ALL SCAN mode, you may wish to ‘skip’ a channel because

3CH

The 3CH softkey is used to initiate a Three Favorite Channels scan function. Press to toggle between your favorite channels. The , , or symbol appears on the LCD to show which favorite channel is selected.

immediately press and hold SCAN.

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.

existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 will remain unless you delete them.

down 3CH until a dialog box appears to prompt the deletion.

EXIT

The EXIT softkey is used when navigating menus to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu without saving changes and to back up to the previous screen.

SCAN

The SCAN softkey is used to initiate a channel scan function. Quick press and release for Dual Watch - scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL mode.

ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked every

1.5 seconds.

“R” appears on the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts.

it may alway be busy and therefore stops the scan. If you wish to ‘skip’ a channel, hold down the left softkey for more than 2 seconds.

SKIP

will appear on the screen and the channel

will be skipped. To cancel the skip, manually select the skipped

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channel and press the left softkey for more than 2 seconds.

It is not possible to skip over the priority channel.

ENTER softkey:

ENTER

Use the ENTER softkey when navigating menus and to conrm entries and edits.

2-1-2 DSC Softkeys

UNABLE Left softkey. Respond to the call with unable to use the

ABLE Center softkey ( ). Press to ACK (acknowledge) a DSC call.

ACCEPT Right softkey. Press to ACCEPT a channel request. The radio will

NEW CH Right softkey. Press to request a new channel.

PAUSE Center softkey ( ). Press to pause a call when in repeat mode.

RESEND Left softkey. Press to resend the DSC call.

CANCEL Right softkey. Press to send the distress cancel call.

SILENC Left softkey. Provided as an option to silence an audible alarm.

Please refer to the following sections for more details.

requested channel.

immediately change to the requested channel.

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Section 3 - Operating the radio

3-1 Power On/Off

You can turn on the unit by pressing PWR/ /EXIT 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/ /EXIT key at any time will turn the display backlight on.

3-2 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 SQL / accordingly.

3CH SCAN

3-3 Volume control

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

3CH SCAN

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3-4 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)

Press to cancel all other modes (except for when in DSC mode) and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel. The default Priority Channel is CH16.

For US models: To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed.

3-5 Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION

Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.

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

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

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

4. Press CH / to select the desired channel.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Release PTT, to receive conversation. 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.

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3-6 Dual Watch operation

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

1. Select the desired operating channel (e.g. CH88).

2. Push the SCAN key repeatedly until appears on screen.

3. To cancel dual watch, press SCAN (once) until 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.

3-7 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.

3-7-1 Add a favorite channel for the first time

1. Select the desired channel, then hold 3CH to store it. The CH1 symbol appears on the screen.

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

3-7-2 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 dialog box appears to prompt the deletion.

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3-8 Scan Operation

Scanning is an eective way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range.

All Scan

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

1.5 seconds).

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.

3-9 Navigation mode

Press and hold down NAV key to enter the Navigation Mode. It will display: Bearing, Distance and cross track error from the last selected waypoint.

If no WP is set, ‘NO ACTIVE ROUTE!!’ will appear to prompt you that no WP is selected, see the next section to select a Waypoint to navigate to.

During Nav Mode:

• PTT Return to normal mode and TX; release to return to Navigation mode

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

• 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.

3-10 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

EXIT

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 ash the rst 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.

3-11 Plotter mode

During plotter mode:

• Softkey It will zoom in/out the circle to see more/less area

• SQL Go to Navigation Mode

• SQL Go to WP select Mode

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• 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.

To avoid screen clutter, a maximum of 5 waypoint icons closest to you plus the active waypoint are shown.

3-12 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 softkey Return to normal mode

• Other key Error Beep.

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Section 4 - Advanced setup

How to display and navigate menus

1. Hold down CALL/MENU key for more than 1 second to enter the set up menu.

2. Press CH / to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired items. Press ENTER softkey to select the item.

3. Make any changes then press ENTER softkey to conrm changes. Otherwise, press EXIT softkey to ignore.

4. Press EXIT softkey to go back or exit. Any changes are activated as soon as you enter/exit the screen.

How to enter Alphanumeric data

Use the CH / key to enter characters.

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

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

3. Press ENTER to conrm.

The following options are available through MENU:

• WAYPOINT

• BACKLIGHT

• LAMP

• BUDDY LIST

• CONTRAST

• GPS/DATA

• RADIOSETUP

• DSC SETUP

• ATISSETUP

(EU only)

• GETBUDDY)

• TRACK LOG

• ERASE TRACK

• RESET

• MANUALL/L

• SETUP

• ATISMMSI

(EU only)

•ATISSELECT (EU only)

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• UIC (non EU)

• CHNAME

• RINGVOLUME

• KEY BEEP

• UNITS

• WATCHMODE

(US only)

• WXALERT(US only)

• NMEAOUT

• FAVCHSETUP

(non US)

• USER MMSI

• GROUP SETUP

• INDIV REPLY

• DSCSELECT

• LLREPLY

• AUTO SWITCH

• TESTREPLY

• TIMEOUT

Hold down the CALL/ MENU key for more than 1 second to enter radio set-up mode. This allows the following functions to be accessed. Scroll down the list and press ENTER. To exit the Menu or sub-menu modes press 16 or EXIT.

WAYPOINT Selects the WP List Entry to enter names and LL positions for a WP. Up to

500 WP can be stored.

BACKLIGHT Sets the backlight level: 8 levels.

LAMP Sets the backlight lamp time out.

BUDDY LIST Selects the Buddy List entry to enter names and MMSI’s for regularly

called DSC stations. Up to 20 names can be stored.

CONTRAST Selects display contrast setting: 8 levels.

GPS/DATA Select to change the GPS/DATA settings: TIME OFFSET, TIME FORMAT,

TIME DISPLY, LL DOSPLY, COG/SOG, GPS ALERT, GPS ENABLED, MAG VAR.

RADIO SETUP Select to change the radio settings: UIC, CH NAME, RING VOLUME, KEY

BEEP, UNITS, WATCH MODE, WX ALERT, NMEA OUT, FAV CH SETUP.

DSC SETUP Select to change the DSC settings: USER MMSI, GROUP SETUP, INDIV

REPLY, DSC SELECT, LL REPLY, AUTO SWITCH, TEST REPLY, TIMEOUT.

ATIS SETUP Select to change the ATIS settings: ATIS MMSI, ATIS SELECT (EU Only).

GET BUDDY Enable or disable Buddy Data and Auto Function.

TRACK LOG Set the distance interval for recording the track points.

ERASE TRACK Erase track history points.

RESET Reset to factory settings.

4-1 Waypoint

You can store up to 500 waypoints and their LL positions. When your WAYPOINT LIST is full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing one.

• Each waypoint name can have a maximum of 6 alphanumeric characters

• The most recent waypoint name will be displayed at the top of your waypoint list.

4-1-1 Add a new waypoint

WP LIST ►NEW WP FISH1

ENTER WP

_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _° _ . _ _ _’ N _ _° _ . _ _

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ENTER WP

MOOR 1

_° _ . _ _ _N _ _° _ . _ _ _W

ENTER WP MOOR 1 12°32.233’N 132°45.651’W

SAVE MOOR 1 ►YES NO

1. Select WAYPOINT and press ENTER.

2. Select WP LIST, and then NEW WP.

3. Use the CH / to enter the new waypoint name, one alphanumeric character at a time. Select one waypoint symbol (there are 20 icons available); and then press ENTER until the cursor moves to the latitude line.

4. Use the CH / to enter the latitude of the waypoint, one number at a time; then press ENTER. The cursor moves to the longitude.

5. Use the CH / to enter the longitude waypoint, one number at a time, then press ENTER.

6. A new screen appears automatically to show the new waypoint details. If they are correct, press ENTER to STORE the new waypoint. (If they are not correct, select EXIT).

4-1-2 Edit a waypoint

MENU SELECT ►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT LAMP ▼

WP EDIT MOOR 1 12°32.233’N 132°45.651’W

WAYPOINT

►WP LIST

SAVE MOOR1 ►YES NO

WP LIST NEW WP FISH 1 ►FISH 2

WP EDIT FISH 2 12°32.233’N 132°45.651’W

1. Select WAYPOINT and press ENTER.

2. Select WP LIST, then push ENTER, the cursor is at new WP. Scroll down to the waypoint you want to edit then push ENTER.

3. Select WP EDIT and press ENTER.

4. The waypoint details are displayed and the cursor is positioned at the rst character of the name.

5. Use the CH / to change the rst character of the waypoint name then press ENTER, or just press ENTER to skip to the next character.

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When you reach the last character of the waypoint name, make any changes if necessary, then press ENTER to move the cursor to the waypoint icon.

Note: If you do not want to change the waypoint name waypoint icon, press ENTER repeatedly until the cursor moves to the latitude.

To change the waypoint icon, use the CH / to change the icon or press ENTER to skip to latitude. To change latitude, use the CH / to change the rst digit or press ENTER to skip to the next digit. Repeat if necessary. When you reach the last digit, push ENTER to move the cursor to longitude.

Note: If you do not want to change the latitude, press ENTER repeatedly until the cursor moves to the longitude.

1. Repeat the previous step to change or press ENTER to continue.

2. A new screen appears. Press ENTER if you want to STORE the new waypoint. If you want to keep the original entry, move the cursor to NO then press ENTER.

4-1-3 Delete a waypoint

MENU SELECT ►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT LAMP ▼

DELETE FISH 2 ►YES NO

WAYPOINT ►WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP

WP LIST NEW WP FISH 1 ►HOME

WP LIST NEW WP FISH 1 ►FISH 2

FISH 2 GO WP EDIT ►DELETE

1. Select WAYPOINT and press ENTER.

2. Select WP LIST and press ENTER. The cursor is at NEW WP, scroll down to the waypoint you want to delete, then press ENTER.

3. The cursor is at GO. Move the cursor to delete and push ENTER.

4. The waypoint is deleted immediately and the revised waypoint list is displayed.

4-1-4 Set a route to a stored waypoint

MENU SELECT ►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT LAMP ▼

WAYPOINT ►WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP

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WP LIST NEW WP FISH 1 ►HOME

HOME ►GO WP EDIT DELETE

GO HOME ►YES NO

1. Select WAYPOINT and press ENTER.

2. The cursor is at WP LIST, press ENTER. The cursor is at NEW WP, scroll down to the waypoint to use as the route then press ENTER.

3. The cursor is at GO, push ENTER and enter the navigation mode. The waypoint is set as your next destination.

4-2 Backlight adjustment

1. Select BACKLIGHT and press ENTER. There are 8 backlight levels.

2. SQ / to adjust the setting. Press ENTER to conrm the setting and return to the MENU SELECT.

MENU SELECT WAYPOINT ►BACKLIGHT LAMP ▼

BACKLIGHT

■ ■ ■ ■

LO HI

4-3 Lamp timer

1. Select LAMP and press ENTER. There are 4 timer settings: Always on, 5s, 15s, 30s (default).

2. Press CH / to adjust the setting. Press ENTER to conrm the setting and return to the MENU SELECT.

MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT ►LAMP ▼

LAMP TIMEOUT ►ALWAYS ON 5 SECOND 15 SECOND

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4-4 Buddy list (Manage your buddy list)

You can use the buddy list to store names and associated MMSIs of 20 DSC stations that you call frequently. Buddy names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry rst.

The following sections demonstrates how to use BUDDY LIST, these include: to add, edit, and delete entries.

4-4-1 Add a new buddy name

You can enter up to 20 buddy names. When your BUDDY LIST is full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing entry.

• Each buddy name can have a maximum of 6 alphanumeric characters

• The most recent buddy name entered is shown at the top of your buddy list.

MENU SELECT LAMP ▲ ►BUDDY LIST CONTRAST ▼

ENTER NAME STARFISH 2 ENTER MMSI

0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _

BUDDY LIST ►MANUAL NEW

ENTER NAME STARFISH 2 ENTER MMSI 123456789

ENTER NAME

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ENTER MMSI

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

STARFISH 2 123456789 ►STORE CANCEL

ENTER NAME STARFISH 2 ENTER MMSI

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

►MANUAL NEW STARFISH 2 SEA ROSE MERMAID

1. Select BUDDY LIST and press ENTER.

2. The cursor is at <MANUAL>. Push ENTER.

3. Use the CH / to enter the new buddy name one character at a time. Then press ENTER until the cursor moves to the MMSI entry line.

4. Use CH / to enter the 9-digit MMSI that is associated with that buddy name, one number at a time, then press ENTER.

5. After you enter the last digit of the MMSI, a new screen appears automatically to show the new buddy name and MMSI. Check that it is correct; and then push ENTER to save the new entry. (If it is not correct, select EXIT).

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4-4-2 Edit a buddy name

MENU SELECT LAMP ▲ ►BUDDY LIST CONTRAST ▼

EDIT NAME SEA ROSE EDIT MMSI 123456789

BUDDY LIST MENU SELECT ►SEA ROSE MERMAID

EDIT NAME SEA ROSE EDIT MMSI 123456798

SEA ROSE ►EDIT DELETE

SEA ROSE 123456798 ►STORE CANCEL

EDIT NAME SEA ROSE_ _ _ EDIT MMSI 123456789

1. Select BUDDY LIST and press ENTER.

2. Scroll down to the entry you want to edit then press ENTER .

3. The buddy name is displayed and the cursor is positioned at EDIT. Press ENTER.

4. The buddy name and MMSI are displayed. The cursor is at the rst character of the name.

5. Use CH / to change the rst character of the buddy name then press ENTER, or just press ENTER to skip to the next character. Repeat if necessary. When you reach the last character of the buddy name, make any changes if needed, then press ENTER to move the cursor to the MMSI.

Note: If you do not want to change the buddy name, just press ENTER repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.

6. To change the MMSI, use CH / to change the rst number or press ENTER to skip to the next number. Repeat if necessary. When you reach the last number, press ENTER to display the SAVE screen.

Note: If you do not want to change the MMSI, press ENTER repeatedly until the SAVE screen appears.

7. Press ENTER to save the edits or CANCEL to keep the original entry.

4-4-3 Delete a buddy name

MENU SELECT LAMP ▲ ►BUDDY LIST CONTRAST ▼

BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ►SEA ROSE MERMAID

SEA ROSE EDIT ►DELETE

1. Select BUDDY LIST and press ENTER to display the list of buddy names.

2. Scroll down to the buddy name you want to delete then press ENTER.

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DELETE BUDDY SEA ROSE ►YES NO

3. Select DELETE then select YES.

4. The buddy name is deleted and the revised buddy list is displayed.

4-5 Contrast adjustment

1. Select CONTRAST and press ENTER. There are 8 contrast levels. The higher the numbers, the darker LCD screen.

2. SQ / to adjust the setting, Press ENTER to conrm the setting and return to the MENU SELECT.

MENU SELECT LAMP ▲ BUDDY LIST ►CONTRAST ▼

CONTRAST

■ ■ ■ ■

LO HI

4-6 GPS/DATA

You can use the GPS/DATA menu to:

• manually enter your position data

• manually enter the time data

• show or hide your position

• show or hide the time

• oset the UTC time to show your local time

• format the time display

• show or hide your course (COG) and speed (SOG)

• turn GPS ENABLE ON/OFF

• set True or Magnetic Bearing

• turn NO GPS DATA alarm sound ON/OFF.

Note: This information is important because it will be used if you send a DISTRESS call.

If GPS data is not available, the NO GPS alert will sound for 5 seconds (or until you press any button) and the screen will request you to enter the position data manually.

This will repeat every 4 hours if you do not enter the position data manually. After you have entered the position data, you must update it within 23.5 hours otherwise NO GPS alert sequence repeats.

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4-6-1 Manual (Manually enter your position and UTC time)

Use the GPS/DATA menu to manually enter your latitude and longitude and the UTC (time data). The internal GPS must be disabled rst in GPS/DATA SETUP. If the internal GPS receives data, all manual entries will be erased.

LOCAL/DST BUDDY LIST ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

GPS/DATA ►MANUAL L/L SETUP

MANUAL L/L

_° _ . _ _ _N _ _° _ . _ _ _W

MAN _ _:_ _UTC

MANUAL L/L 27°45.210’N 112°36.567’W 12:56 UTC

1. Select GPS/DATA and press ENTER.

2. The cursor is at MANUAL, press ENTER. The cursor is then at the rst latitude position.

3. Use the CH / to enter the latitude one number at a time. Press ENTER to move cursor to the longitude line.

4. Use the CH / to enter the longitude coordinates one number at a time. Press ENTER to move cursor to the UTC line.

5. Use the CH / to enter the UTC one number at a time then press ENTER.

6. After you enter the last number of the UTC, a new screen appears automatically to show the position and time data. The prex MAN indicates a manual entry. If you make a mistake, repeat these steps to correct the data.

4-6-2 Settings: LL display (Show or hide your position)

If your position and time data is being updated automatically, you can use LL DISPLAY to choose whether to show or hide your position on the screen.

MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETUP

SETUP TIME FORMA▲ TIME DISPLY ►LL DISPLY ▼

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

2. Move the cursor to LL Display and press ENTER.

3. The cursor is at ON (to show your position).

If you want to hide your position, move the cursor to OFF. Press ENTER to conrm your selection.

LL DISPLAY ►ON OFF

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4-6-3 Settings: Time display (Show or hide the time)

If your position and time data is being updated, you can use TIME DISPLAY to choose whether to show or to hide the time on the screen.

MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETUP

SETUP TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT ►TIME DISPL▼

TIME DISPLY ►ON OFF

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

2. Move the cursor to TIME DISPL and press ENTER.

3. The cursor is at ON (to show the time).

4. If you want to hide the time, move the cursor to OFF.

5. Press ENTER to conrm the selection.

4-6-4 Time offset (Local time)

If your position and time data is being updated, you can use TIME OFFSET to enter the time dierence between UTC and local time - so your local time is displayed on the screen.

MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETUP

SETUP ►TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL▼

1. Work out the time dierence between UTC and your local time.

2. In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

3. The cursor is at TIME OFFSET and press ENTER.

4. Enter + or – followed by the time dierence between UTC and your local time. Half hour increments can be used (as in this example). Local time is shown with the sux LOC.

5. Press ENTER to conrm the selection.

TIME OFFSET

+03.30

12:56PM LOC

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International Date Line

STANDARD TIME ZONES

Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time),

usually one hour in advance of Standard

Map outline © Mountain High Maps

Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office

180°

†

Corrected to March 2013

Zone boundaries are approximate

Time, is kept in some places

120°W

150°W

90°W

60°W

Standard Time = Universal Time – value from table

Universal Time = Standard Time + value from table

– 4 30

– 5

– 1

– 5 30

– 2

– 5 45

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– 3

– 6

– 3 30

– 6 30

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– 7 – 8 – 9 – 9 30 –10 –10 30

30°E

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–11

–11 30

–12

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–13

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†

+ 4 30

+ 1

+ 5

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+ 8

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No Standard Time legally adopted

90°E

120°E

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+ 9 + 9 30 +10 +11 +12

4-6-5 Settings: Time format (12 or 24 hour clock)

Use TIME FORMAT to show the time in 12 or 24 hour format, depending on your preference.

150°E

M Y

International Date Line

WORLD MAP OF TIME ZONES

180°

MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETUP

SETUP TIME OFFSET ►TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL▼

TIME FORMAT ►12 HR 24 HR 12:56 PM LOC

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

2. Move the cursor to TIME FORMAT and press ENTER.

3. The cursor is at 12 HR (to show the sux: am or pm). If you want to use the 24 Hr clock, move the cursor to 24 HR.

4. Press ENTER to conrm the selection.

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

If your position and time data is being updated, you can use COG/SOG to choose whether to show or hide your course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the screen.

Note: Despite the COG/SOG setting, if TIME DISPLAY is ON, the course and speed will not display on screen.

MENU BUDDY LIST ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

COAST GUARD 356° 12.6KTS 27°34.126’N 109°55.568’W

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETUP

SETUP TIME DISPL▲ LL DISPLY ►COG/SOG ▼

COG/SOG ►ON OFF

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

2. Move the cursor to COG/SOG and push ENTER.

3. Select ON or OFF as desired, In this example, ON has been selected, so the screen shows the bearing and speed.

If COG/SOG is set on, the time will not display on screen.

4-6-7 GPS alert

You can choose to turn the GPS ALERT on/o.

MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETUP

SETUP LL DISPLY ▲ COG/SOG ►GPS ALERT ▼

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

2. Move the cursor to GPS ALERT and press ENTER.

3. Select ON/OFF as desired, in this example, ON has been selected, so if the GPS signal is lost, then the NO GPS alert will sound.

GPS ALERT ►ON OFF

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4-6-8 Turn GPS ENABLE on/off

You can choose to turn the built in GPS function on/o.

SETUP COG/SOG ▲ GPS ALERT ►GPS ENABLE▼

GPS ENABLED ►ON OFF

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

2. Move the cursor to GPS ENABLE and press ENTER.

3. Select ON/OFF as desired, in this example, ON has been selected, so the built in GPS is turned ON.

4-6-9 Set Magnetic Variation (MAG VAR)

SETUP GPS ALERT ▲ GPS ENABLED ►MAG VAR

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.

2. Select MAG VAR.

3. Press ENTER to select the rst digit to adjust. Use CH / to adjust the MAGNETIC dierence between true and variation, then press ENTER to conrm selection.

4. Select YES to save your changes.

Note: AUTO MAG VAR default is 00.0 for TRUE.

Note: W is the default and tenths of a degree is required.

MAG VAR

00.0

°W AUTO

MAG VARIATION

XX.X

°W (OR E)

SAVE ►YES NO AUTO

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4-7 Radio setup

The RADIO SETUP submenu is used to set up functions of the radio.

MENU SELECT CONTRAST ▲ GPS/DATA ►RADIO SETU▼

4-7-1 Channel Bank selection (UIC)

Non-EU models only

You can select the: USA, International, or Canadian channel band. The channel bands are listed in the appendix sections.

RADIO SETUP ►UIC CH NAME RING VOLUM▼

UIC ►USA INT’L CANADA

1. Select RADIO SETUP, the cursor is at UIC, press ENTER.

2. The cursor is at USA. If you want to select the International channel band, move the cursor to INT’L. If you want to select the Canadian channel band, move the cursor to CANADA.

3. Press ENTER to conrm your choice.

4. The new channel band is selected. Depending on your choice, the USA, INT’L, or CAN icon is shown on the screen.

4-7-2 Channel name editing (CH NAME)

To setup the channel name to ON or to blank the rst line.

RADIO SETUP UIC ►CH NAME RING VOLUM▼

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then CH NAME and press ENTER.

2. Select the desired channel name by using the CH / . Press ENTER then the screen will show the channel name, EDIT and DELETE (Maximum of 12 characters).

3. Select EDIT and press ENTER to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the existing one and press ENTER to display the YES/NO conrmation.

CH NAME

CALLING

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CALLING ►EDIT DELETE

To delete the channel name, just select DELETE then press ENTER.

4. Press ENTER to conrm the new channel name and then press cancel to return to the menu.

4-7-3 Ring volume adjustment (RING VOLUME)

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then RING VOLUME

2. Use CH / to select one of the following options: HIGH or LOW.

3. Press ENTER again to conrm the changes.

RADIO SETUP UIC CH NAME ►RING VOLUM▼

RING VOLUME ►HIGH LOW

4-7-4 Beep volume adjustment (KEY BEEP)

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then KEY BEEP.

2. Use CH / to select one of the following options: HIGH, LOW, OFF.

3. Press ENTER again to conrm.

RADIO SETUP CH NAME ▲ RING VOLUME ►KEY BEEP ▼

KEY BEEP HIGH ►LOW OFF

4-7-5 Select unit (UNITS)

You can select your preferred measurement units for distance and cross track error.

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then UNITS.

2. Select your preferred measurement units and press ENTER.

RADIO SETUP RING VOLUM▲ KEY BEEP ►UNITS ▼

UNITS ►METRIC NAUTICAL STATUTE

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4-7-6 Set the Priority channel (WATCH MODE)

US models only

If you are operating on the USA or Canada Channel banks, you can have the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, similar to a TRI WATCH.

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH MODE.

2. Select the desired setting, and then press ENTER.

RADIO SETUP KEY BEEP ▲ UNITS ►WATCH MODE▼

WATCH MODE ►ONLY 16 16CH+9CH

4-7-7 Weather alerts (WX ALERT)

US models only.

The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on US and Canadian channel banks.

If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz. You can choose to watch weather alerts.

RADIO SETUP UNITS ▲ WATCH MODE ►WX ALERT ▼

WX ALERT ►ON OFF

1. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT.

2. The cursor is ON (NOAA weather alerts on 1050 Hz on normal mode). If you do not want to watch these weather alerts, move the cursor to OFF.

3. Press ENTER for to conrm your selection.

If you chose to receive the weather alerts, the beeps will sound whenever a weather alert is broadcast. Just press any button to hear it.

4-7-8 Set NMEA output (NMEA OUT)

RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE▲ WX ALERT ►NMEA OUT

NMEA OUT ►ON OFF

The Link-2 can output NMEA 0183 sentences at 4800 baud when docked in the charging

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cradle. Supported sentences are: RMC, GGA, GLL, GSV at 1Hz.

1. Select RADIO SETUP then NMEA OUT.

2. Select ON/OFF then press ENTER to conrm your desired choice.

4-7-9 Favorite Channel Setup (FAV CH SETUP)

EU and AUS models only.

The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your choice so that you have quick access to that channel.

1. Select RADIO SETUP then FAV CH SETU.

2. Press CH UP/DOWN key to select a channel that you want to save as your WX favorite channel. Press ENTER to save the selection. The WX icon Wx will indicate each time your favorite channel is selected.

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4-8 DSC setup

The DSC Setup submenu is used to set behavior of the DSC functions.

4-8-1 Enter or check your user MMSI (USER MMSI)

Note: You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions.

When you have entered your MMSI correctly, you can display it any time. Your MMSI will also briey appear on the startup screen each time the radio is turned on.

DSC SETUP ►USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL▼

USER MMSI 876543210 ►STORE CANCEL

INPUT USER

MMSI

--------------

USER MMSI 876543210 ►STORE CANCEL

USER MMSI

INPUT AGAIN

--------------

1. Select DSC SETUP then USER MMSI. Press ENTER. If you have already entered your MMSI, it is shown on the screen.

If this is the rst time that you are entering your MMSI, a dashed line appears with the cursor under the rst position. You need to enter your MMSI along the dashed line, one number at a time.

Note: this is a one-time operation. The MMSI cannot be changed once it is entered in the radio.

2. Press CH / to select the rst number of your MMSI. Press ENTER to conrm the number and move to the next position. If you make an error, select the < character then press ENTER to backup.

3. When you have entered the last number, push ENTER to advance to the next screen. The cursor is at STORE.

4. Check whether the displayed MMSI is correct, then press ENTER to store, or EXIT to backup.

5. Enter your MMSI again as a password check, then push ENTER to permanently store the user MMSI and return to the MENU.

Note: You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting MMSI/GPS under the CALL menu.

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4-8-2 Maintain groups (GROUP SETUP)

You can program up to three group MMSI numbers and associated Group names. Group MMSI numbers always begin with a zero (0). You only enter the last 8 digits of the group ID number, the intial ”0” is automatically entered.

4-8-2-1 Enter your groups

Use GROUP MMSI to create, edit, or delete up to 20 groups of people that you call frequently. The entries within a group are stored in alphanumeric order. A group MMSI always has nine numbers and always starts with 0.

A group name can have a maximum of 12 alphanumeric characters.

DSC SETUP USER MMSI ►GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL▼

GROUP SETUP ►MANUAL NEW FISHING 1

GROUP NAME

- - - - - - - -

GROUP MMSI 0 - - - - - - -

FISHER 1 012345678 ►STORE CANCEL

1. Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP.

2. If this is FIRST TIME that you’re entering a group name, no group appears. Otherwise, any existing group names. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW.

3. Use CH / to enter the new group name, one alphanumeric character at a time.

4. Press ENTER to conrm each correct alphanumeric character and to move to the next position.

5. When you have entered the group name, push ENTER so the cursor moves to the MMSI line.

6. Use CH / to enter the MMSI associated with that group name, one number at a time. Pushes ENTER to conrm a number and move to the next position.

7. If you make an error, select the < character then press ENTER.

8. When you have entered the last number of the MMSI, a new screen appears automatically.

9. The cursor is at STORE, check that it is correct and, if so push ENTER to save the new entry. (If it is not correct, select EXIT).

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4-8-2-2 Edit groups

You can change a group name or group MMSI at any time.

GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW ►FISHING 1 SAILING

FISHING 1 012345678 ►EDIT DELETE

EDIT NAME FISHING 1 EDIT MMSI 01235678

FISHERS 067891234 ►STORE CANCEL

1. Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP.

2. The names of your groups are displayed. Move the cursor to the group you want to edit and push ENTER.

3. The group name and MMSI are displayed, the cursor is at the EDIT, press ENTER.

4. Use the CH / to change the group name. Or, to edit only the MMSI press ENTER repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.

5. If you need to change the MMSI associated with that group name, use CH / to change the number then press ENTER.

6. If you do not need to change the MMSI, press ENTER repeatedly to step through the MMSI and then press ENTER.

7. When you are nished, press ENTER to display the next screen.

8. The cursor is at STORE, press ENTER to save the new entry or EXIT to ESC.

4-8-2-3 Delete a group

1. Select GROUP SETUP and press ENTER. The existing group names are displayed on screen.

2. Select what you want to delete and press the ENTER. It will display EDIT or DELETE item.

3. Select DELETE and press ENTER. It will display DELETE GROUP menu; arrow points to YES, then press thee ENTER to empty the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. The LCD displays the group as follow.

EILEEN 053421608 EDIT ►DELETE

DELETE GROUP EILEEN ►YES NO

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GROUP SETUP MANUAL SAILING FISHING 2

4-8-3 Response to individual calls (INDIV REPLY)

You can respond to an incoming call with either an automatic response or, with a manual response.

• An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and sets-up the channel ready for a conversation.

• A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller.

DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ►INDIV REPL▼

INDIV REPLY MANUAL ►AUTO

1. Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY.

2. Select AUTO, for an automatic response, or select MANUAL for a manual response.

4-8-4 Enable DSC functionality (DSC SELECT)

To turn o the DSC function temporarily, such as sailing to inland water or no DSC region.

1. Select DSC SETUP, then DSC SELECT.

2. Select OFF to turn the DSC function o.

3. Press ENTER to conrm your choice and return to the menu.

DSC SETUP GROUP SETU▲ INDIV REPLY ►DSC SELECT▼

DSC SELECT ON ►OFF

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4-8-5 Response type to LL polling calls (LL REPLY)

You can set up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways:

• MANUAL reply manually to any incoming LL polling requests from your buddies

• AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your

buddies

• OFF ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests.

DSC SETUP INDIV REPL▲ DSC SELECT ►LL REPLY ▼

LL REPLY ►MANUAL AUTO OFF

1. Select DSC SETUP then LL REPLY.

2. Select your response and press ENTER to conrm and return to the menu.

4-8-6 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH)

When a DSC call is received, it may include a request to change to a specic channel for subsequent communications. If a channel switch request is included, your options are:

• allow the radio to switch to the requested channel immediately by pressing the ENTER button, or

• do nothing to allow the radio to automatically switch to the requested channel after a delay of 10 seconds, or

• cancel the automatic switch and remain on the current channel by pressing the EXIT button.

However, automatic switching to a subsequent communications channel on receipt of a DSC call might in some cases disrupt important ongoing communications if the working channel changes without the operator knowing. You can prevent the radio from automatically switching from the current working channel by setting the AUTO SWITCH feature to OFF.

If the AUTO SWITCH feature is set to OFF, an X will be displayed on the LCD to remind you that this feature is set to o. Additionally, the text “AUTO SW OFF” will be included in an All Ships or Group call replacing the text “AUTO CHxx”

DSC SETUP DSC SELECT▲ LL REPLY ►AUTO SWITC▼

AUTO SWITCH ►ON OFF

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1. Select DSC SETUP, then AUTO SWITCH.

2. Select ON to enable automatic channel switching.

3. Select OFF to disable automatic channel switching.

4-8-7 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)

You can respond to incoming DSC TEST calls with an automatic response or with a manual response.

• MANUAL manual response is required, press ENTER to conrm or press EXIT to

• AUTO automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK to any

cancel.

incoming DSC TEST call.

DSC SETUP

AUTO SWITC▲

►TEST REPLY

TIMEOUT

TEST REPLY

►AUTO

MANUAL

4-8-8 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT)

You can set the inactivity timer with the following options:

DSC SETUP AUTO SWITC TEST REPLY

►TIMEOUT

▲

• AUTOMATED you can set the inactivity timer to automatically timeout after a

• NON AUTO you can set the inactivity timer to exit any non-automated

Note: If NO TIMEOUT is selected, then you must press the EXIT key to exit the procedure.

Example: to set a 10 minute TIMEOUT for non-automated functions:

1. Select TIMEOUT, then select NON AUTO

2. Select desired timeout period: NO TIMEOUT, 10 MINS or 15 MINS

TIMEOUT AUTOMATED

►NON AUTO

NON AUTO NO TIMEOUT

►10 MINS

15 MINS

period of inactivity for the following two categories: NON-DISTRESS or DISTRESS Timeout options are: DISTRESS: NO TIMEOUT; 5 MINS; 10 MINS (default is NO TIMEOUT) NON-DISTR: NO TIMEOUT; 10 MINS; 15 MINS (default is 15 MINS)

procedure activity. Timeout options are: NO TIMEOUT; 10 MINS; 15 MINS (default is 10 MINS)

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In this example, 10 MINS has been selected, meaning the radio will exit any non-automat-

ed procedure after a period of 10 minutes of non-activity.

4-9 ATIS SETUP (EU only)

This submenu is used to adjust settings for the ATIS function.

• Press MENU and then select ATIS SETUP, press ENTER to enter the submenu.

You must enter your ATIS MMSI to access ATIS functionality if you are navigating inland waterways within Europe.

ATIS sends a digital message any time that you release the PTT key. An ATIS MMSI always starts with the number 9.

4-9-1 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI)

You must enter your ATIS MMSI before you can access the ATIS functions. This is a onceonly operation.

You can display and read your ATIS MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your ATIS MMSI.

MENU SELECT RADIO SETU▲ DSC SETUP ►ATIS SETUP▼

ATIS MMSI 9100005366 ►STORE CANCEL

ATIS SETUP ►ATIS MMSI ATIS SELECT

ATIS MMSI INPUT AGAIN 9 - - - - - - -

INPUT ATIS MMSI 9 - - - - - - -

ATIS MMSI 9100005366 ►STORE CANCEL

1. Select ATIS SETUP then ATIS MMSI and press the ENTER. If an existing MMSI is stored, the values appear.

2. If the MMSI is blank, a dashed line will appear, except for the initial number ’9’. Then enter ATIS MMSI along the dashed line. Press ENTER to conrm each entry and then move to the next line.

3. If you make an error, press CH until < appears, then press the ENTER to backup and correct the entry.

4. When you have entered the last number of the MMSI, a conrmation screen appears. The cursor is at STORE, press ENTER to store your ATIS MMSI.

5. Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password and check the conrmation screen appears again, select STORE and press ENTER to permanently store your ATIS MMSI and return to the menu.

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6. You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSI in the ATIS SETUP menu.

4-9-2 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT)

When ATIS is enabled, the following occurs:

• DUAL watch, Tri Watch and scan functions are disabled

• Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,

17, 71, 72, 74, and 77 and 31 if enabled.

To enable/disable ATIS:

MENU SELECT RADIO SETU▲ DSC SETUP ►ATIS SETUP▼

ATIS SETUP ATIS MMSI ►ATIS SELECT

ATIS SELECT ON ►OFF

1. Select ATIS SETUP, then ATIS SELECT. Press ENTER to display ATIS SELECT ON/OFF.

2. Select ON to turn the ATIS function on.

3. Press the ENTER to conrm your choice and return to the menu.

4-10 Get Buddy

When the GET BUDDY function is enabled, the radio will transmit your LL data to your Buddies in your BUDDY list each time you release the PTT key. If your buddy also has their GET BUDDY functioned enabled, your details (USER MMSI (or ATIS MMSI) and LL) will appear on their radio such as the distance and bearing to you.

MENU SELECT DSC SETUP ▲ ATIS SETUP ►GET BUDDY ▼

1. Select GET BUDDY and then press ENTER.

2. Select ON or OFF as required, then press ENTER to conrm the selection.

GET BUDDY ON ►OFF

will appear on the LCD.

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4-11 Track log

Set the distance interval to 25 m, 50 m, or 100 m for recording the track points when navigating.

MENU SELECT ATIS SETUP▲ GET BUDDY ►TRACK LOG ▼

TRACK LOG 25M ►50M 100M

1. Select TRACK LOG, then press ENTER, the 25 m, 50 m, 100 m appear on the screen.

2. Select your desired and press ENTER to conrm.

4-12 Erase track

Erase the TRACK HISTORY from the plotter screen.

MENU SELECT GET BUDDY ▲ TRACK LOG ►ERASE TRAC▼

ERASE TRACK YES ►NO

1. Select ERASE TRACK, then press ENTER, the radio asks for conrmation.

2. Select Yes, then press ENTER to erase the track line of the plotter screen.

4-13 Reset (Reset to factory defaults)

Use RESET to return every setting on the radio to the factory defaults, except your MMSI, Group MMSIs and ATIS MMSI.

1. Select RESET, press ENTER, the radio asks for conrmation.

2. Select yes, then press ENTER to reset the radio and return to the menu.

MENU SELECT TRACK LOG ▲ ERASE TRACK ►RESET

RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE YES ►NO

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Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls

5-1 What is DSC?

DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. It has been designated as an international standard by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and is part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).

Currently, you are required to monitor Distress Channel 16, but DSC will eventually replace listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to broadcast routine and urgent maritime safety information.

DSC enables you to send and receive calls from any vessel or coast station that is equipped with DSC functionality and within geographic range. Calls can be categorised as distress, urgency, safety, or routine, and DSC selects a working channel automatically.

5-1-1 Maritime mobile service identity

An MMSI is a nine-digit number used on Marine Transceiver capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call

other vessels.

5-1-2 How can I obtain a MMSI number?

You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your Link2 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer.

The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).

Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the Link-2 . You may also need an individual operator’s license.

Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions.

WARNING

This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. To be eective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore – based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 10 nautical miles.

Quickly press the CALL/MENU key to display the DSC CALL menu. You can then select the DSC call type to send. The channel remains unchanged and allows normal Tx operation.

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5-2 DSC call types

Quick press the CALL/MENU key to select DSC call type to send.

Note: Only 3 call types can be shown at any one time on the screen.

Press CH / to scroll up and down the call types until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press ENTER.

The call types are:

Call Type Description

INDIVIDUAL Make a new call, by inputting the MMSI or pick up from the list max 20.

LAST CALL Recalls last call no matter what type of call it is.

GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share a com-

ALL SHIPS Makes an Urgency or Safety call to all ships. A conrmation screen fol-

CALL LOG Allows a review of all stored calls by number and time of call. An indi-

Note: Only 20 calls can be stored at one time.

DISTRESS LOG Allows a review of all stored Distress calls by number and time of call.

SEND CALL The Send Call log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent

LL REQUEST Enables you to request GPS position information from any vessel that

TRACK BUDDY Track the GPS position information from up to three vessels that have a

DSC TEST You can test your radio’s DSC operation by sending a DSC TEST CALL to a

MMSI/GPS The radio’s MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position.

mon group MMSI number, up to 20 group MMSI numbers can be stored and called.

lows the priority selection of these options. The Safety call is for advisory alert only.

vidual call type can be placed to the selected MMSI/NAME in the LOG. The LOG contains all received call types except DISTRESS calls. The call at the end of the list is automatically erased. The earliest call is stored at the end of the list.

An individual call type can be placed to the selected MMSI/NAME in the LOG. The call at the end of the list is automatically erased. This means the earliest call is stored at the end of the list. Up to 20 DISTRESS calls can be stored.

sent calls so that you review details of the call.

has a known MMSI number. The request can be picked up through the buddy list or manual entry.

known MMSI number.

Buddy or other station equipped with a DSC radio.

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5-3 Send an Individual call (INDIVIDUAL)

You can call anyone who has a DSC equipped radio providing you know their MMSI.

5-3-1 Call to a Buddy

DSC CALL ►INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ▼

MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SET INTER

INDIVIDUAL ►ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY

MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

INDIVIDUAL MANUAL NEW ►MERMAID IV SEAROSE

MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAIT.. 00:00

CHOOSE CH

►INTER-SHIP MANUAL

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ACK FROM ► 00:00

5-3-2 Call to others

DSC CALL ►INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ▼

CHOOSE CH

►INTER-SHIP MANUAL

INDIVIDUAL ►ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY

678912345 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

INDIVIDUAL ►MANUAL NEW MERMAID IV SEAROSE

678912345 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING...

1. Select DSC CALL then INDIVIDUAL.

2. Select the priority level: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY.

3. Select the buddy you want to call from your buddy list - or Select MANUAL NEW then enter the MMSI of the individual you want to call and press ENTER.

4. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENTER. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.

5. Press ENTER to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the Tx symbol is shown on the LCD while the call is being sent.

6. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged (INDIV

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MANUAL MMSI 0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

678912345 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAIT.. 00:00

ACK) press PTT to talk. Rotate the Channel Select knob to view additional options.

7. If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENTER to retry the call.

5-4 Reply to the Last Call (LAST CALL)

This facility is useful and used frequently.

DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL ►LAST CALL

GROUP ▼

SEAROSE INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:22AM LOC

CHOOSE CH

►INTER-SHIP MANUAL

SEAROSE INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

1. Select DSC CALL then LAST CALL.

2. The contact details of the most recent incoming call are displayed. Press ENTER.

3. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENTER. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.

4. The call details are shown. Press ENTER to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

5. If the call is acknowledged (INDIV ACK) press PTT to talk. If there is no reply a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENTER to retry the call.

5-5 Send a Group call (GROUP)

You must already have stored a GROUP MMSI before making the call - see section 4-8-2. Group calls are always sent with ROUTINE priority.

DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL ►GROUP ▼

GROUP ►DIVE 1 DIVE 2

1. Select DSC CALL then GROUP.

The radio displays the names of your pre-programed groups.

2. Select the group that you want to call (the GROUP MMSI must be set before making the call).

3. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENTER. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex

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CHOOSE CH

►INTER-SHIP MANUAL

DIVE 1 GROUP CALL

►SEND?

channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice.

4. The call details are shown. Press ENTER to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

5-6 Send an All Ships call (ALL SHIPS)

DSC CALL LAST CALL ▲ GROUP ►ALL SHIPS ▼

ALL SHIPS ►SAFETY URGENCY

CHOOSE CH

►INTER-SHIP MANUAL

ALL SHIPS SAFETY ►SEND?

1. Select DSC CALL then ALL SHIPS.

2. Select one of the following call priorities:

• SAFETY To send safety information to all other vessels in range.

• URGENCY For use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to

a distress situation.

4. The call details are shown. Press ENTER to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

5-7 Send using the Call Log (CALL LOG)

The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you can call any of them again quickly.

DSC CALL GROUP ▲ ALL SHIPS ►CALL LOG ▼

12345678 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

11 12345678 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 09:45 UTC

11 12345678 ►CALL BACK DELETE SAVE MMSI

CHOOSE CH

►INTER-SHIP MANUAL

1. Select DSC CALL then CALL LOG.

2. The radio displays the contact details for the most recent incoming call as the rst

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entry (01) in the call log. In the example, the contact details for the 11th most recent call are displayed. Press ENTER to move to the next screen.

3. Press ENTER again to conrm the call back.

The call details are shown. Press ENTER to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

5-8 Send using the Distress Log (DISTRS LOG)

DSC CALL ALL SHIPS ▲ CALL LOG ►DISTRS LOG▼

02 SEASPRAY INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

02 SEASPRAY DISTRESS FLOODING

ENT--

OPTION

02 SEASPRAY ►CALL BACK DELETE INFO

CHOOSE CH

►INTER-SHIP MANUAL

The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 20 most recent received Distress Calls, so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 rst, as follows:

1. Select DSC CALL then DISTRS LOG.

2. The most recently received Distress Call is the rst entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select the entry that you want to call and press ENTER.

3. Select one of the following options:

• CALL BACK To CALL the station.

• DELETE To delete the details from the distress log.

• INFO To view additional information about the station.

4. Select CALL BACK and press ENTER.

5. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENTER. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast

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Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.

6. The call details are shown. Press ENTER to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

5-9 Request the LL position of a buddy (LL REQUEST)

DSC CALL DISTRS LOG▲ SENT CALL ►LL REQUEST▼

STARFISH LL REQUEST

WAIT.. 00:00

LL REQUEST ►STARFISH SEAROSE MERMAID IV

STARFISH LL REQUEST

►SEND?

STARFISH LL REQUEST

CALLING...

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select LL REQUEST.

2. Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request then press ENTER to send

the request.

3. The radio waits for an acknowledgement from your buddy. If there is no reply after

30 seconds the radio asks if you want to retry. Press ENTER to retry the call.

4. If the call is acknowledged, press SILENC softkey to silence the alert, press / keys

to scroll any further information about the call.

5-10 Track your buddy request (TRACK BUDDY)

Use the TRACK LIST option to select a buddy (or buddies) whose position you want to track. Specify the time interval through the INTERVAL option, to start the track alternatively. If the buddy name and time interval are already set to your preference, just start tracking.

5-10-1 Add or delete a buddy (TRACKLIST)

DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST ►TRACK BUDD▼

TRACK BUDDY START TRACK SET BUDDY ►TRACKLIST ▼

TRACKLIST ►ADD NEW SAM

ADD NEW ►KATHY SEA ROSE

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TRACKLIST ►ADD NEW KATHY SAM

1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC MENU, then select TRACK BUDDY.

2. Select TRACKLIST. Any buddies that are already on the track list will be listed.

3. Note: To delete a buddy from the track list, select the buddy that you want to delete, then press ENTER. Select Yes and press ENTER to conrm your choice.

4. Select ADD NEW to show your buddy list.

5. Select the target buddy then press ENTER to add that buddy to the track list.

5-10-2 Select your TRACK BUDDY

Select your buddy as follows:

DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST ►TRACK BUDD▼

TRACK BUDDY START TRACK ►SET BUDDY TRACKLIST ▼

SET BUDDY ►KATHY OFF SAM ON BUDDY #3 OFF

SET BUDDY KATHY ►ON OFF

1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC MODE, then select TRACK BUDDY.

2. Select SET BUDDY and scroll down to your desired buddy. Your can set a maximum of three buddies to track.

3. Select ON to track that buddy, or OFF to not. Press ENTER to conrm. (Repeat for the other two buddies if necessary.)

5-10-3 Set the time interval of tracking

Set the time interval as follows:

DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST ►TRACK BUDD▼

1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select TRACK BUDDY.

2. Select INTERVAL, and choose the desired time interval. Press ENTER to conrm.

TRACK BUDDY SET BUDDY ▲ TRACK LIST ►INTERVAL

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INTERVAL ►15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR

5-10-4 Start tracking

Start tracking as follows:

DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST ►TRACK BUDD▼

TRACK BUDDY

►START TRACK

SET BUDDY TRACKLIST ▼

SET TRACK KATHY 1 OFF SAM 2 ON BUDDY #3 3 OFF

START TRACK ►YES NO

1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select TRACK BUDDY.

2. Select START TRACK, then YES. The START TRACK display changes to STOP TRACK. To stop tracking at any time, just press YES.

3. As soon as you start tracking, an LL Request is sent immediately on CH70 and your radio; and it waits for acknowledgement of the (rst) buddy’s LL position to be displayed on your radio screen.

Each of the selected buddies is polled for their LL positions at regular time intervals.

When information is received, a friendly ring tone sounds and the position is shown on the screen. Pressing any key cancels the screen.

The position that is received is not stored in your radio’s Log, but is broadcast over NMEA 0183 to the chartplotters. Press any key to acknowledge, or wait for the automatic 20 second timeout.

Note: The Link-2 is capable of receiving and displaying the LL position data at normal or enhanced resolution.

5-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST)

You can test your radio’s DSC operation by sending a DSC TEST CALL to a Buddy or other station equipped with a DSC radio.

Note: You should not use a routine DSC call to test your radio and you should minimize the use of the safety channel for test purposes.

5-11-1 Send a DSC TEST call

1. Select DSC CALL then DSC TEST.

2. Select the buddy you want to call from your buddy list, or Select MANUAL NEW then enter the MMSI of the individual you want to call.

3. Press ENTER to accept the selection.

4. Press ENTER again to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the

symbol is shown on the LCD while the call is being sent.

5. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged a notication is displayed.

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DSC CALL LL REQUEST▲ TRACK BUDDY ►DSC TEST ▼

DSC TEST MANUAL NEW SAM ►TOM

TOM DSC TEST

►SEND?

TOM DSC TEST

WAIT.. 00:17

6. If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio asks you if you want to retry.

5-11-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK)

1. When you receive notication of a DSC TEST reply, press SILENC softkey to silence the alert.

2. If the radio recognizes the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.

5-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call

The radio sounds a friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC TEST call.

Note: If TEST REPLY is set to AUTO, no sound will be emitted.

1. If the radio recognizes the MMSI as one of your buddies, your buddy’s name is displayed in place of the MMSI.

2. Press SILENC softkey to silence the alert.

3. The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO (See section 4-8-7) and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY (See section 4-8-8).

TEST CALL FROM TOM ► 00:01

TOM AUTO ACK

IN 10S

◄ ► 00:02

4. Alternatively, if TEST REPLY is set to MANUAL, a manual response is required, press ACK softkey to acknowledge the DSC Test Call.

TEST CALL FROM TOM ► 00:01

TOM AUTO ACK IS OFF ◄ ► 00:02

5. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information (if available),

or press EXIT to cancel.

5-12 View User MMSI and GPS information

The radio’s MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position.

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DSC CALL TRACK BUDD▲ DSC TEST ►MMSI/GPS

ID:123456789

99°99.999’X 999°99.000’Y

5-13 Receiving DSC Calls

Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels:

• DISTRESS See section 6.

• ALL SHIPS Urgency or Safety priority (see section 5-14)

• INDIVIDUAL Urgency, Safety, or Routine priority (see section 5-15)

• GROUP Routine priority only (see section 5-16)

• GEOGRAPHIC Routine priority only (see section 5-17)

• POLLED POSITION Routine or Safety priority (see section 5-18)

In addition to the audible alert, the telephone icon will ash on the screen.

This is to remind you that a call is stored in the CALL LOG. Polled position call data is NOT stored.

5-14 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)

ALL SHIPS SAFETY FROM 123456789 ► 00:01

SAFETY FROM 123456789 CHANGE TO ◄ ► 00:11

1. When you receive notication of an ALL SHIPS call, press SILENC softkey to silence the alert. The priority level and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy name is shown in place of the user MMSI.

2. Press ACCEPT softkey to switch to the designated channel immediately. Press

keys to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to

◄ / ►

return the current DSC receive process.

3. If the display shows “AUTO SWITCH”, the radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For “AUTO SW OFF”, a manual change is required - for “AUTO SWITCH” options, see section 4-8-6.

4. Press PTT to initiate voice contact on current display channel.

The call data is stored in your Call Log (see section 5-7).

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5-15 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 ► 00:01

123456789 NO AUTO SW CH06 REQUEST ◄ ► 00:11

1. When you receive notication of an INDIV call, press SILENC softkey to silence the alert. INDIV calls are almost always routine priority. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.

2. Press / keys to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.

3. You have the following options to respond the call:

• ABLE softkey respond to the call with requested channel

• NEW-CH softkey respond to the call with but request a dierent channel

• UNABLE softkey respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel

(Note: this option is not available with ROUTINE calls)

4. If the display shows “AUTO SWITCH”, the radio will automatically respond to the call after 10s if no user intervention. For “AUTO SW OFF”, a manual responce is required for “INDIV REPLY” options, see section 4-8-3.

5. The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact designated channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice

contact instead.

The call data is stored in your Call Log (see section 5-7).

5-16 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)

GP: SAM CALL FROM 123456789 ▼ 00:01

123456789 CHANGE TO CH06 ◄ ► 00:11

1. When you receive notication of a GROUP call, press SILENC softkey to silence the alert. Press / keys to scroll any further information about the call.

The priority level is always routine, and the group is identied on the screen. The group will be one of the 20 groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see section 4-8-2).

2. Press ACCEPT softkey to switch to the designated channel immediately, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.

3. If the display shows “AUTO SWITCH”, the radio will automatically switch to the

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designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For “AUTO SW OFF”, a manual change is required - for “AUTO SWITCH” options , see section 4-8-6.

4. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice contact on the designated channel.

The call data is stored in your Call Log (see section 5-7).

5-17 Receiving a Geographic Area Call (GEOGRAPH)

GEOGRAPHICAL CALL FROM 123456789 ► 00:01

CALL FROM 123456789 CH06 REQUEST ◄ ► 00:11

A geographic call is received by vessels within a specic geographic boundary area.

1. When you receive notication of a GEOGRAPHICAL call, press SILENC softkey to silence the alert. Then press ACCEPT softkey to manually select the channel designated in the incoming call.

The user MMSI or name is displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.

2. Press / keys to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.

3. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.

5-18 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)

POSITION REPLY FROM 123456789 ▼ 00:01

When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially is it is a good shing position.

If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, press SILENC softkey to silence the alert. Press / keys to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.

Note: DSC & DSE sentence will be output on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD.

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Section 6 - Distress calls

WARNING

A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1.

6-1 Send a Distress call

DISTRESS CALL ►UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING

▼

DISTRESS CALL ►UNDEFINED HOLD DISTRESS 3 SECONDS...

DISTRESS CALL SENDING... WAITING GPS... EXIT: 15S

DISTRESS CALL UNDEFINED 11:23 UTC ►TX IN 04:02

Important Note: If there is no current GNSS valid data when the distress alert is initiated, the equipment shall display that it is waiting for a GNSS position for 15 s and as soon as a x is obtained then the alert shall be transmitted. The waiting GPS screen will not appear if there is already a valid GPS x.

1. Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS.

If time is available to specify the nature of the distress, go to step 2. Otherwise, go directly to step 3.

2. Press and release the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Press ▲ / ▼ keys to select the category that describes your situation:

• UNDEFINED (Undened)

• FIRE (Fire)

• FLOODING (Flooding)

• COLLISION (Collision)

• GROUNDING (Grounding)

• LISTING (Listing)

• SINKING (Sinking)

• ADRIFT (Adrift)

• ABANDONING (Abandoning)

• PIRACY (Piracy)

• OVER BOARD (Overboard)

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3. Press and hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts to ash and beep loudly.

4. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment.

•The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (“Call repeat” mode).

•Press

to display the transmitted Distress call information.

◄ / ►

5. You now have the following options: RESEND, PAUSE, CANCEL:

6. To RESEND the call, press RESEND softkey to enter “HOLD DISTRESS 3 SECONDS TO SEND” screen. Hold down DISTRESS key for 3s to resend the call or press EXIT softkey to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.

7. To PAUSE the call, press PAUSE softkey to pause the “Call repeat” mode, press EXIT softkey to resume the same call.

8. To CANCEL the call, press CANCEL softkey to enter “DISTRESS CALL SEND CANCEL” screen.

•Press NO softkey to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.

•Press YES softkey to send the DISTRESS CANCEL call. Then press PTT to report your

situation using the handset mic, after the report, press EXIT to return to the normal operating mode.

9. After receiving the acknowledgment, press SILENC softkey then reply using the microphone, or press EXIT key to quit the current distress acknowledgment.

Note: Prior to receiving an acknowledgement, the distress alert call cannot immediately be terminated by you, it can only be cancelled by completing the distress call cancel

process as described above (step 8).

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6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)

DISTRESS UNDEFINED 123456789

► 00:01

An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received.

1. Press SILENC softkey to silence the alert. You do not need to send an acknowledgement.

2. The radio automatically selects CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press ACCEPT softkey to change to CH16 immediately.

3. Press / button to view details of the distress call. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specied), also the time and the location (if specied). If the location and time are not specied, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.

•The radio is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel transmitting the distress call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m (60 ft).

4. Press PTT to establish voice contact or press EXIT key to quit the DISTRESS RECEIVE call.

Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence will be output on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD.

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships (DISTRESS REL)

1. An alert sounds when a Distress ACK or Distress Relay all ship call is received. Press

SILENC softkey to silence the alert.

2. The radio automatically selects CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or

press ACCEPT softkey to change to CH16 immediately.

3. Press

Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specied), also the time and the location (if specied). If the location and time are not specied, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.

4. Press PTT to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch

on CH16 and standby to lend assistance.

• For a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) sent from the Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country, your radio automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears. Press PTT to establish voice contact with the Search and Rescue (SAR) authority.

button or rotate the CH knob to view details of the distress call.

◄ / ►

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• The Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country are the only instance allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK).

5. Press EXIT key to quit the current DSC receive process.

Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is sent on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD.

DISTRESS ACK FROM 567890123 ► 00:01

6-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)

When an incoming Individual Distress Relay call is received, the alarm sounds and INDIV DISTR RELAY is displayed.

1. Press SILENC softkey to silence the alarm.

2. Press / keys to view details of the distress call. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specied), also the time and the location (if specied). If the location and time are not specied, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.

3. ALL MODELS: Press ACCEPT softkey to immediately accept the channel change before the 10s timer expires

4. US MODELS: Press ACK softkey to ACK the call after the 10s delay - for “INDIV REPLY” options, see section 4-8-3.

5. Press EXIT key to quit current receive DSC process.

Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is sent on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD.

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Section 7 - Installation Instructions

7-1 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 re, explosion or battery damage could occur. Avoiding extreme room temperature will also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio.

7-1-1 Installing the battery pack

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

7-1-2 Initial charge

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

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

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

3. Insert the entire radio or the separated battery pack into the cradle charger. The metal 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 battery 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.

7-1-3 GPS connector

NMEA connector

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Connect to NMEA 0183 port on MFD

This radio supports NMEA 0183 for outputting the GPS signal. You can use the GPS connector to connect the radio and some GPS navigation receiver, such as chartplotter.

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

2. Connect the chartplotter to the VHF using the following wiring code:

Wire color Function

Red NMEA OUT (+)

Black NMEA OUT (-)

7-1-4 Battery charger operation

Only the battery charger supplied with this radio must be used to charge the radio’s battery. The charger is a smart charger with a LED indicating charge status.

LED color Function

Red The battery is connected and charging

Green The battery is full / charge is complete

Red (ashing) The battery is faulty or the temperature is too high

7-1-5 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.

7-1-6 Mounting battery charger and bracket onto wall

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

1. Mount the bracket as indicated in the diagram.

2. Attach the battery charger to the bracket using the screws provided.

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To remove the battery from the radio:

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

2. Remove battery.

7-2 Installing the belt clip

Slide the clip (2) into the recess on the back of the radio battery.

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

the belt clip: slide the belt clip to the back of your radio, make sure that the tting groove is aligned.

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7-3 Installing and removing the antenna

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

Installing the antenna:

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

Removing the antenna:

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.

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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Appendix A - Technical specications

Lowrance Link-2

A-1 General:

Waterproof Floating and totally submersible to JIS-7

Channels All US, Canadian and International Channels

10 NOAA Weather Channels

Frequency range Transmit -156.025 to 157.425 MHz

Receive - 156.025 to 163.275 MHz

Battery model BP-10

Battery details 7.4 V,1400 mAh (10.36Wh), sealed Li-Polymer

Battery life 7 Hours (with GPS/DSC on and 5W 5/5/90% ratio)

Cradle charger type BC-10

Cradle charger dtails 12V DC, 800mA0

Cradle charging current 500±100 mA with 4 hour rapid charge time

Antenna socket SMA

DSC CLASS-D

Display 128x128 pixel bit-mapped LCD with backlight

A-2 Receiver:

Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD ≤0.25 uV

Squelch sensitivity 0.20 uV

Adjacent channel selection 70 dB

Spurious response rejection 70 dB

Intermodulation rejection 68 dB

Audio power output 250 mW at 5% THD, 700 mW max

A-3 Transmitter:

Power output 1 or 5 Watts (selectable)

Modulation type FM

Hum and noise attenuation 40 dB

Audio distortion 5%

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Adjacent channel power Less than 70 dB

Spurious/harmonic emissions Less than 0.25uW

Current drain Transmit (High) 1.75 A

Transmit (Low) 0.8 A

A-4 GPS and Navigation:

Satellites tracked 12

Navigation Great Circle navigation display with 300 waypoints

Plotter 12 range scales and 360 point of track history with

interval control

Units NM, SM, KM

A-5 Digital Selective Calling (DSC):

DSC type CLASS-D

MMSI and NAME directory 20 numbers & groups

Dedicated distress key Yes

A-6 Standards:

DSC – US models ITU-R M.493-13

DSC – EU models EN 300338-5

Other EN 60950-1:2006 /A1:2010

A-7 Communications:

Comm. port NMEA 0183, 4800 baud (when docked in cradle

charger)

NMEA 0183 output (transmit): DSC (for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position).

RMC, GGA, GLL, GSV at 1Hz

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Appendix B - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts

The following channel charts are provided for reference only and may not be correct for all regions. It is the operators responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used for local regulations.

B-1 International Channel Chart

CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC T YPE SHIP TO

01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

04 156.200 160.800 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

05 156.250 160.850 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS/VTS

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY

07 156.350 160.950 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL

09 156.450 156.450 S Inter-ship Yes Yes CALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Ye s Ye s COMMERCIAL

11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Yes Yes VTS

12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS

13 156.650 156.650 S

14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS

15 156.750 156.750 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

16 156.800 156.800 S

17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR

18 156.900 161.500 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

19 156.950 161.550 D Ship to Shore No Yes SHIP-SHORE

20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

22 157.100 161.700 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

61 156.075 160.675 D Port Operations No Ye s PORT OPS

Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge)

International Distress, Safety, and Calling

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SHIP TO

SHIP

Yes No BRIDGE COM

Yes Yes DISTRESS

NAME TAG REMARK

SHORE

1W only

62 156.125 160.725 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

63 156.175 160.775 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

65 156.275 160.875 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes No BRIDGE COM

68 156.425 156.425 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP

69 156.475 156.475 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

70 156.525 156.525 - Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC

71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP

73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

77 156.875 156.875 S Ship to Shore Yes No SHIP-SHORE

78 156.925 161.525 D Ship to Shore No Yes SHIP-SHORE

79 156.975 161.575 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

80 157.025 161.625 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

81 157.075 161.675 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

82 157.125 161.725 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

Special Notes on International Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1W) only.

. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios.

Note:

• The INTERNATIONAL channel bank is not legal for use in U.S. or Canada waters.

• Select the INTERNATIONAL channel bank for use in Australia, New Zealand and other Asia Pacic

regions, and all other regions where otherwise not specied.

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

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B-2 USA Channel Chart

CH T X (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO

01A 156.050 156.050 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Ye s Yes PORT OPS/VTS

03A 156.150 156.150 S US Government, Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED

05A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Ye s Yes PORT OPS/VTS

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Ye s No SAFET Y

07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL

09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Ye s VTS

12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Ye s Yes PORT OPS/VTS

13 156.650 156.650 S

Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge), 1W with Power-up

14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Ye s Yes PORT OPS/VTS

15 --- 156.750 S Environmental ------ ------

16 156.800 156.800 S

International Distress, Safety, and Calling

17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Ye s SAR

18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

19A 156.950 156.950 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operations, Canadian Coast Guard No Yes PORT OPS

20A 157.000 157.000 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

22A 157.100 157.100 S Coast Guard Liaison Yes Ye s COAST GUARD

23A 157.150 157.150 S U.S. Government, Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

63A 156.175 156.175 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Ye s Yes PORT OPS/VTS

64A 156.225 156.225 S

U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing

65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

67 156.375 156.375 S

Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with Power-up

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SHIP TO

SHIP

NAME TAG REMARK

SHORE

Yes No BRIDGE COM

ENVIRONMENTAL

Yes Ye s DISTRESS

Yes Ye s UNAUTHORIZED

Yes No BRIDGE COM

RX only

1W only

68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP

69 156.475 156.475 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Ye s PLEASURE

70 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC

71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Ye s PLEASURE

72 156.625 156.625 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP

73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes Ye s PORT OPS

74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Ye s PORT OPS

77 156.875 156.875 S Port Operations Yes Ye s PORT OPS

1W only

78A 156.925 156.925 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP

79A 156.975 156.975 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

81A 157.075 157.075 S

U.S. Government, Environmental Protection Agency Operations

Yes Ye s UNAUTHORIZED

82A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

84A 157.225 157.225 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

85A 157.275 157.275 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

86A 157.325 157.325 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

87A 157.375 157.375 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Ye s TELEPHONE

88A 157.425 157.425 S Commercial, Inter-ship Only Yes No COMMERCIAL

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1 W) only.

. Receive Only.

. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.

. Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in U.S. waters unless special authorization is obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public.

. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is simplex.

This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

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B-3 CANADA Channel Chart

CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO

01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

04A 156.200 156.200 S Canadian Coast Guard, SAR Yes Ye s CANADIAN CG

05A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Ye s Yes PORT OPS/VTS

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Ye s No SAFETY

07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL

09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Ye s VTS

12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS

13 156.650 156.650 S

Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge) 1W with power-up

14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS

15 156.750 156.750 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

16 156.800 156.800 S

International Distress, Safety, and Calling

17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Ye s SAR

18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

19A 156.950 156.950 S Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes CANADIAN CG

20 157.000 161.600 D Canadian Coast Guard No Yes CANADIAN CG

21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Ye s PORT OPS

21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

21B --- 161.650 S Port Operations ------ ------ PORT OPS RX only

22A 157.100 157.100 S Canadian Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes CANADIAN CG

23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

25B --- 161.850 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only

26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

28B --- 162.000 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only

60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

62A 156.125 156.125 S Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes CANADIAN CG

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SHIP TO

SHIP

NAME TAG REMARK

SHORE

Yes No BRIDGE COM

Yes Ye s DISTRESS

1W only

64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Duplex No Ye s TELEPHONE

64A 156.225 156.225 S

U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing

Yes Ye s UNAUTHORIZED

65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Ye s PORT OPS

66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Ye s PORT OPS

1W only

67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Ye s No COMMERCIAL

68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP

69 156.475 156.475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

70 156.525 156.525 S Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC

71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Ye s PLEASURE

72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Ye s No SHIP - SHIP

73 156.675 156.675 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

74 156.725 156.725 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

77 156.875 156.875 S Port Operations Yes Ye s PORT OPS

1W only

78A 156.925 156.925 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP

79A 156.975 156.975 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government Operations Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

82A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

83 157.175 161.775 D Canadian Coast Guard Yes Ye s CANADIAN CG

83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Ye s Yes UNAUTHORIZED

83B --- 161.775 S Canadian Coast Guard, RX Only ------ ------ CANADIAN CG

84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1 W) only.

. Receive Only.

. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before

transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.

. Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public.

. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.

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Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

B-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels

CH RX (MHz) TRAFFIC T YPE NAME REMARK

WX01 162.550 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX02 162.400 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX03 162.475 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX04 162.425 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX05 162.450 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX06 162.500 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX07 162.525 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX08 161.650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only

WX09 161.775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only

WX10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

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B-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts

National Codes

Nature of Activation

Emergency Action Notication (National only) EAN WARNING

National Information Center NIC ADVISORY

National Periodic Test NPT TEST

Required Monthly Test RMT TEST

Required Weekly Test RWT TEST

State and Local Codes

Nature of Activation

Avalanche Warning AVW WARNING

Avalanche Watch AVA WAT CH

Blizzard Warning BZW WARNING

Child Abduction Emergency CAE WARNING

Civil Danger Warning CDW WARNING

Civil Emergency Message CEM WARNING

Coastal Flood Warning CFW WARNING

Coastal Flood Watch CFA WATC H

Dust Storm Warning DSW WARNING

Earthquake Warning EQW WARNING

Evacuation Immediate EVI WARNING

Fire Warning FRW WARNING

Flash Flood Warning FFW WARNING

Flash Flood Watch FFA W ATCH

Flash Flood Statement FFS ADVISORY

Flood Warning FLW WARNING

Flood Watch FLA WATCH

Flood Statement FLS ADVISORY

Hazardous Materials Warning HMW WARNING

High Wind Warning HWW WARNING

High Wind Watch HWA WAT CH

Event Codes Message

EAT ADVISORY

Event Codes Message

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State and Local Codes

Nature of Activation

Hurricane Warning HUW WARNING

Hurricane Watch HUA WATCH

Hurricane Statement HLS ADVISORY

Law Enforcement Warning LEW WARNING

Local Area Emergency LAE WARNING

911 Telephone Outage Emergency TOE WARNING

Nuclear Power Plant Warning NUW WARNING

Radiological Hazard Warning RHW WARNING

Severe Thunderstorm Warning SVR WARNING

Severe Thunderstorm Watch SVA WATC H

Severe Weather Statement SVS ADVISORY

Shelter in Place Warning SPW WARNING

Special Marine Warning SMW WARNING

Special Weather Statement SPS ADVISORY

Tornado Warning TOR WARNING

Tornado Watch TOA WATCH

Tropical Storm Warning TRW WARNING

Tropical Storm Watch TRA W ATCH

Tsunami Warning TSW WARNING

Tsunami Watch TSA WAT CH

Volcano Warning VOW WARNING

Winter Storm Warning WSW WARNING

Winter Storm Watch WSA WAT CH

Event Codes Message

For more information about the Emergency Alert System and event codes, visit:

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/eas_codes.shtml

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Appendix C - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts

C-1 EU International Channel Chart

CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC T YPE SHIP TO

01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

04 156.200 160.800 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

05 156.250 160.850 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY

07 156.350 160.950 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No SHIP-SHIP

09 156.450 156.450 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP

10 156.500 156.500 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP

11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

13 156.650 156.650 S

14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

15 156.750 156.750 S Inter-ship Yes Yes PORT OPS

16 156.800 156.800 S

17 156.850 156.850 S Inter-ship Yes Yes PORT OPS

18 156.900 161.500 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

19 156.950 161.550 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

20 157.000 161.600 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

21 157.050 161.650 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

22 157.100 161.700 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

61 156.075 160.675 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge)

International Distress, Safety, and Calling

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SHIP TO

SHIP

Yes No SAFETY COM

Yes Yes DISTRESS

NAME TAG REMARK

SHORE

1W only

62 156.125 160.725 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

63 156.175 160.775 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

65 156.275 160.875 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

66 156.325 160.925 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes No SHIP-SHIP

68 156.425 156.425 S Port Operations Yes No PORT OPS

69 156.475 156.475 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP

70 156.525 156.525 - Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC

71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP

73 156.675 156.675 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP

74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

75 156.775 156.775 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

76 156.825 156.825 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

77 156.875 156.875 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP

78 156.925 161.525 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

79 156.975 161.575 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

80 157.025 161.625 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

81 157.075 161.675 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

82 157.125 161.725 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Ye s PHONE-PORTOP

87 157.375 157.375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

88 157.425 157.425 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

1W only

Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1W) only.

. Maybe Duplex in some regions

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

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C-2 Inland Waterways Country Specific table - ATIS ON

For specic channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities.

CH SPECIFIC

FOOTNOTES

60 a) 156.025 160.625 x

01 a) 156.05 160.65 x

61 a) 156.075 160.675 x

02 a) 156.1 160.7 x

62 a) 156.125 160.725 x

03 a) 156.15 160.75 x

63 a) 156.175 160.775 x

04 a) 156.2 160.8 x

64 a) 156.225 160.825 x

05 a) 156.25 160.85 x

65 a) 156.275 160.875 x

06 a) b) 156.3 156.3 x

66 a) 156.325 160.925 x

07 a) 156.35 160.95 x

67 a) c) 156.375 156.375 x

08 a) q) 156.4 156.4 x

68 a) 156.425 156.425 x

09 a) b) c) 156.45 156.45 x

69 a) 156.475 156.475 x

10 e) 156.5 156.5 x

70 a) 156.525 156.525 Digital selective calling for distress, safety and calling

11 156.55 156.55 x

71 156.575 156.575 x

12 156.6 156.6 x

72 a) r) 156.625 156.625 x

13 f) 156.65 156.65 x

73 f) g) 156.675 156.675 x

14 q) 156.7 156.7 x

74 a) 156.725 156.725 x

15 h) 156.75 156.75 x

75 o) 156.775 156.775 x

16 i) 156.8 156.8 x

76 j) d) o) 156.825 156.825 x

17 h) 156.85 156.85 x

TRANSMITTING

FREQUENCY (MHZ)

SHIP LAND

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SHIP-TO-SHIP SHIP-TO PORT NAUTICAL

INFORMATION

77 a) k) 156.875 156.875 x

18 156.9 161.5 x

78 156.925 161.525 x

19 156.95 161.55 x

79 a) 156.975 161.575 x

20 157 161.6 x

80 157.025 161.625 x

21 a) 157.05 161.65 x

81 a) 157.075 161.675 x

22 157.1 161.7 x

82 l) m) 157.125 161.725 x

23 m) 157.15 161.75 x

83 a) m) 157.175 161.775 x

24 m) 157.2 161.8 x

84 m) 157.225 161.825 x

25 m) 157.25 161.85 x

85 a) m) 157.275 161.875 x

26 m) 157.3 161.9 x

86 a) m) 157.325 161.925 x

27 m) 157.35 161.95 x

87 a) d) 157.375 157.375 x

28 m) 157.4 162 x

88 a) p) 157.425 157.425 x

AIS 1 a) n) 161.975 161.975

AIS 2 a) n) 162.025 162.025

General remarks to Country Specic table:

1 The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical information may

also be used for vessel trac -sys tems by trac centres.

2 In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for an other service cat-

egory or other radio services. These countries are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugosla via, Hun gary, Moldova, Romania, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic (with exemption of channels 08, 09, 72, 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugosla via. The Administrations concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre quencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service catego ry.

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Explanation of specic footnotes in Country Specic table:

a. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel.

b. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350.

c. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene communi cations during safety

operati ons on the North Sea, IJsselmeer, Wadden zee, Ooster- and Wester schelde.

d. This channel may also be used for piloting, mooring, tugging and for other nautical

purposes.

e. This channel is the rst ship-to-ship channel, unless the competent authority has designated

an other channel. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is allowed that the output power is set to a value between 6 and 25 W until 1 January 2005.

f. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel is used for service category ship-to-

port authorities.

g. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by its national coastgu ard for communicati ons

during oil pollution operations on the North Sea and for safety messages for the North Sea, Wadden zee, IJsselmeer, Ooster- and Westerschelde.

h. This channel may be used only for service category on-board communications.

i. This channel may be used only for communications between sea going vessels and par-

ticipating land stations in case of distress and safety communica ti ons within the maritime sea-areas. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel may be used only for distress, safety and calling.

j. The output power shall be reduced automatically to a value between 0.5 and 1 W.

k. This channel may be used for communications with a social charac ter.

l. In the Netherlands and Belgium, this channel may be used for trans mit ting mes sages con-

cerning bunkering and victualling. The output power has to be reduced manually to a value between 0.5 and 1 W.

m. This channel may also be used for public correspondence.

n. This channel will be used for an automatic ship identi cation and surveillance sys tem (AIS)

capable of providing worldw ide operating on seas and Inland Waterways.

o. The availability of this channel is on a voluntary basis. All existing equipment shall be capa-

ble to of operating on this channel within a ten-year period after the entry into force of this Arrangement.

p. After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial

events on a temporary basis.

q. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information.

r. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities.

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C-3 Special Channels

Country Item Chart Primary channel

EU Standard, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal

UK DSC ON EUR D efault M, M2

Belgium

Norway, Finland DSC ON L1, L2, L3, F1, F2, F3

Sweden, Denmark DSC ON L1, L2, F1, F2, F3

Italy DSC ON

Italy (with Coast) DSC ON

Holland

Germany

Austria

DSC ON EUR Default

DSC ON EUR Default 31, 37, 96 (1W)

ATIS ON EUR Default 31, 96 (1W)

A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9

DSC ON 31 (1W), 37

ATIS ON EUR Default 31 (1W)

DSC ON

ATIS ON EUR Default

DSC ON EUR Default

ATIS ON EUR Default

Countries of Intended use in the EU:

AT - Austria

BE - Belgium

BG - Bulgaria

CY - Cyprus

CZ - Czech Republic

DK - Denmark

EE - Estonia

FI - Finland

FR - France

DE - Germany

GR - Greece

HU - Hungary

IS - Iceland

IE - Ireland

IT - Italy

LI - Liechtenstein

LV - Latvia

LT - Lithuania

LU - Luxembourg

MT - Malta

NL - Netherlands

NO - Norway

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PL - Poland

PT - Portugal

RO - Romania

SK - Slovakia

SI - Slovenia

ES - Spain

SE - Sweden

CH - Switzerland

TR - Turkey

UK - United Kingdom

*988-10229-001*

1177

Lowrance LINK-2 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety and operational information

Important

Safety Information

Section 1 - General information

Section 2 - Controls and keys

2-1 Keys/Controls and functions

2-1-1 Use of Softkeys in this radio

2-1-2 DSC Softkeys

Section 3 - Operating the radio

3-1 Power On/Off

3-2 Adjusting the Squelch level

3-3 Volume control

3-4 Channel selection

3-5 Receiving and transmitting

3-6 Dual Watch operation

3-7 3CH operation (Favorite Channel)

3-7-1 Add a favorite channel for the first time

3-7-2 Modify or delete favorite channel

3-8 Scan Operation

3-9 Navigation mode

3-10 WP select mode

3-11 Plotter mode

3-12 GPS satellite mode

Section 4 - Advanced setup

4-1 Waypoint

4-1-1 Add a new waypoint

4-1-2 Edit a waypoint

4-1-3 Delete a waypoint

4-1-4 Set a route to a stored waypoint

4-2 Backlight adjustment

4-3 Lamp timer

4-4 Buddy list (Manage your buddy list)

4-4-1 Add a new buddy name

4-4-2 Edit a buddy name

4-4-3 Delete a buddy name

4-5 Contrast adjustment

4-6 GPS/DATA

4-6-1 Manual (Manually enter your position and UTC time)

4-6-2 Settings: LL display (Show or hide your position)

4-6-3 Settings: Time display (Show or hide the time)

4-6-4 Time offset (Local time)

4-6-5 Settings: Time format (12 or 24 hour clock)

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

4-6-7 GPS alert

4-6-8 Turn GPS ENABLE on/off

4-6-9 Set Magnetic Variation (MAG VAR)

4-7 Radio setup

4-7-1 Channel Bank selection (UIC)

4-7-2 Channel name editing (CH NAME)

4-7-3 Ring volume adjustment (RING VOLUME)

4-7-4 Beep volume adjustment (KEY BEEP)

4-7-5 Select unit (UNITS)

4-7-6 Set the Priority channel (WATCH MODE)

4-7-7 Weather alerts (WX ALERT)

4-7-8 Set NMEA output (NMEA OUT)

4-7-9 Favorite Channel Setup (FAV CH SETUP)

4-8 DSC setup

4-8-1 Enter or check your user MMSI (USER MMSI)

4-8-2 Maintain groups (GROUP SETUP)

4-8-2-1 Enter your groups

4-8-2-2 Edit groups

4-8-2-3 Delete a group

4-8-3 Response to individual calls (INDIV REPLY)

4-8-4 Enable DSC functionality (DSC SELECT)

4-8-5 Response type to LL polling calls (LL REPLY)

4-8-6 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH)

4-8-7 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)

4-8-8 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT)

4-9 ATIS SETUP (EU only)

4-9-1 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI)

4-9-2 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT)

4-10 Get Buddy

4-11 Track log

4-12 Erase track

4-13 Reset (Reset to factory defaults)

Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls