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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 potential personal injury hazards, 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.

Section 1 - General Information .......................................................................6

1-1 Features .................................................................................................................................................6

1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio .....................................................................................7

1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus ..........................................................................................7

1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ................................................................................................7

1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings ..........................................................................................................7

1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions .............................................................................................9

Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) ................................................................ 13

2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) ...................................................................................................... 13

2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) .................................................................................. 14

2-2-1 Add an Entry ....................................................................................................................................................14

2-2-2 Edit an Entry .....................................................................................................................................................14

2-2-3 Delete an Entry ...............................................................................................................................................15

2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) ........................................................................... 15

2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity ..............................................................................................................................15

2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................15

2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) ..................................................... 15

2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level .......................................................................................................................16

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level ..................................................................................................................................16

2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) ................................................................................................. 16

2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) ..................................................................16

2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) .......................................................................................................................17

2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) ............................................................................................. 17

2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) .............................................................................................18

2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display) ................................................................................................18

2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)..............................................................................18

2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) .....................................................................................................................19

2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) ....................................................................................................... 19

2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) ............................................................................................. 19

Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ................................................20

3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ........................................................................................... 20

3-2 Channel (UIC) .................................................................................................................................... 20

3-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)......................................................................................................... 21

3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP) ......................................................21

3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) ....................................................................... 21

3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) ............................................................................... 22

3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) .......................................................................................................... 22

3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) ....................................................................................................... 22

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Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) ........................................................23

4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options .......................................................................................................... 23

4-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) ........................................................................ 23

4-2-1 Enter your MMSI.............................................................................................................................................23

4-2-2 View your MMSI ............................................................................................................................................24

4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) ................................................................................... 24

4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ...........................................................................................................24

4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details .........................................................................................................................25

4-3-3 Delete a Group ...............................................................................................................................................25

4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ........................................................................... 25

4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality.................................................................................................. 26

4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI ...............................................................................................................26

4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI ...................................................................................................................................26

4-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) .............................................................................................27

4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) ................................................................................... 27

4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) ........................................................................ 27

4-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) .................................................................... 28

4-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) ....................................................................................................... 29

4-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT ) ........................................................................................29

Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................30

5-1 What is DSC? ..................................................................................................................................... 30

5-2 Sending DSC calls ........................................................................................................................... 30

5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL) ......................................................................................................31

5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call ..............................................................................................................................32

5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ...............................................32

5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL) ................................................................33

5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP) .................................................................................................................................33

5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) ..........................................................................................................................33

5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG).....................................................................................................34

5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG) ..........................................................................................34

5-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) .......................................................................................35

5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ................................................................ 35

5-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .......................................................................................................36

5-3 Receiving DSC Calls ........................................................................................................................ 37

5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ............................................................................................38

5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ..................................................................................................38

5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ..........................................................................................................39

5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH) ....................................................................................40

5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) .................................................................................40

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Section 6 - Distress Calls ..................................................................................41

6-1 Sending a Distress Call .................................................................................................................. 41

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 43

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (

6-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) ..................................................................... 44

DISTRESS ACK

) ........................................................................ 43

Section 7 - Installation ....................................................................................45

Installation Options ............................................................................................................................... 45

Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 45

Checklist..................................................................................................................................................... 46

Gimbal Installation ................................................................................................................................. 47

Change the Viewing Angle ................................................................................................................. 47

Recessed Installation ............................................................................................................................. 47

Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount ....................................................................................... 48

Fix the DSC label ..................................................................................................................................... 49

Connect the Radio Cables ................................................................................................................... 49

Set Up the Radio ..................................................................................................................................... 50

Enter Your User MMSI ............................................................................................................................ 50

The Completed Installation ................................................................................................................ 51

Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................52

Appendix B - Troubleshooting .........................................................................54

Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts .....................................55

C-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 55

Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................56

C-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 57

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................58

C-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 59

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................60

C-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels ............................................................................................. 61

Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ................................................62

D-1 EU International Channel Chart ................................................................................................ 62

Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ...............................................................................63

D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specic table - ATIS ON .......................................................... 64

D-3 Special Channels 2 ........................................................................................................................ 67

Appendix E - MMSI, FCC and License Information ..........................................68

FCC Compliance .........................................................................................................................................................68

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Section 1 - General Information

1-1 Features

Congratulations on your purchase of this Lowrance Link-5 marine band VHF radio. Your Link-5 provides the following useful features:

• Prominent channel display

• 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 (when connected to a GPS)

• Choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power

• 6 key handset mic with built-in speaker

• Powerful 4 W external audio output

• Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada, International)

including weather channels where available (model dependant)

• Special CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international distress) channel

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

• Dedicated Wx (Weather) key

• PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility

• DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Global DSC Class D Standards

• Separate CH70 receiver included built in

• 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 favourite people

• MMSI storage for three favourite groups

• Group Call and All Ships Call facility

• LL position polling information

• Weather alert facility where available (US models)

• ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU models)

• With DSC Auto-Switch disable and DSC Test function

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1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio

You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this Section. Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other Sections.

You can check the software version of the radio and the User MMSI each time the radio is turned on, the screen will display the software version and the USER MMSI if one is programmed into the radio.

1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus

1. Press MENU (or CALL). Note that only four menu items can be displayed at any one time on the screen.

2. Some line items may show an ▲ or ▼ indicator. This means there is more information available to show. Scroll (rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the hand mic) to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press ENT (press the Push To Select) to display that option.

3. Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section.

4. Press ENT to conﬁrm changes. Otherwise, press EXIT to keep the original entry.

5. Press EXIT to backup one screen (this key is equivalent to an ESC function on a PC).

1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data

If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, you can Rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the microphone key to enter alphanumeric data.

• Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number.

• Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired

character.

• If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct

the entry.

1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings

Link-5 LCD showing all segments: Typical Link-5 startup screen:

LINK5 AUS/NZ VER:V1.999 DSC IS ON ID:111222333

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This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:

Symbol Meaning

Transmitting.

HI LO Transmission power. High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W.

WX Weather channel.

WX ALT Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound (US models only).

Receiver busy with an incoming signal.

BUSY

PRI Priority channel is selected.

Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation.

LOCAL

Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.

DSC DSC capability is available.

Incoming DSC call.

Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V).

Channel selected.

USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations.

DSC Auto channel switch function is disabled (OFF) (see section 4-8)

B A Channel suﬃx, if applicable.

CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected.

Otherwise blank.

ATIS EU models only - must be enabled when in European inland waterways.

A typical display:



 









 

The latitude and longitude  of the vessel and the local time  are shown. A transmission on Channel 16  is being made at high power  The International channel bank  is loaded. Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel . It is also set as favourite channel 1 . DSC functionality  is enabled. There is an incoming DSC call  so the receiver is busy .

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1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions

All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available depending on your Lowrance VHF radio model.

6 Key handset

mic

Link-5 base station radio

Key: Function:

VOL/PWR Volume and Power.

Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if connected.

SQL Squelch or Threshold Level.

Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard, then turn slowly clockwise until the random noise disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for best reception in open sea conditions. In areas of high noise (eg. close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity is

reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section 2.3.

16 / 9 Priority Channel.

Also on the handset mic. Press to cancel all other modes 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.

DISTRESS Send a DSC Distress Call.

DSC must be active and an MMSI must be programmed. See Section 6.

PTT Press To Talk.

(Located on the handset mic). Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a signal.

If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after ﬁve

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minutes and sound a short error beep.

PUSH TO

SELECT Enter (ENT).

Use ENT when navigating menus, to conﬁrm entries and edits.

ACCEPT Received DSC Call mode: Press to change immediately to the requested channel

OPT Received Individual Call mode: Press to view any incoming individual call reply

Send DISTRESS Call mode: Press to view and select any available options

ACK Receive Individual Call, LL Request, DSC Test Call, or Distress relay (US only) mode:

options

Press to acknowledge an incoming call when an ACK is requested

EXIT Escape (ESC).

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

QUIT DSC Call mode only: Press to return to the previous screen

CALL DSC Call Menu.

Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls. See Section 6.

RESEND DISTRESS CALL mode only: Press to resend a distress alert again

MENU Radio and DSC Setup Menu.

Press to enter the DSC Setup Menu and to customize your radio. See Section 2-5.

WX Weather Channel.

For US models: In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently selected weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD. Rotate the dial or + / - on the handset mic to change to a diﬀerent weather channel. Press WX again to return to the most recent channel. If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050 Hz is broadcast from the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message.

For all other models: The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your

INFO DISTRESS CALL mode only: Press to review distress call information.

choice. Select a channel you wish to use as your weather channel, then press and hold the Wx key for a few seconds. The radio will beep to conﬁrm your choice. You now have quick access to your favourite channel by pressing the Wx key.

3CH Three Favourite Channels.

Also on the handset mic. Press to toggle between your favourite channels. The CH1, CH2, or CH3 symbol appears on the LCD to show which favourite channel is selected.

To scan only one of your favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press

To add a favourite channel for the ﬁrst time, select that channel then hold 3CH to store

If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1

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

it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favourite channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively.

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and CH2 remain unless you delete them.

To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1,

PAUSE DISTRESS CALL mode only: Pause the automated distress alert resend countdown

CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears oﬀ the LCD.

timer.

SCAN Scan.

Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL or TRI WATCH mode. The weather channel is also scanned if the USA channel bank is selected and the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON.

Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked

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

Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an “always busy” channel when in ALL

every 1.5 seconds.

BUSY

the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts.

SCAN mode and resume the scan. If a channel is skipped, the word ‘SKIP ON’ will momentarily replace the channel name shown on the LCD to designate a skipped channel. The channel name will then have ‘ *’ appended to the end of the channel name. Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel.

To cancel a skipped channel, select the channel while in normal mode (non-scan mode) then press the ENT key - ‘SKIP OFF’ will be displayed momentarily and the

channel will be restored. Alternatively, you can re-power the radio.

appears on

Press SCAN to stop at the current channel.

Press EXIT to cancel scan mode and return to normal operation.

DISTR. CANCEL DISTRESS CALL mode only: Press to send a distress cancel call.

Rotary knob Channel Select.

Turn to select a channel. The current channel is shown on the LCD in BIG digits and an A or B designator suﬃx (if applicable) in small letters below the channel number. See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts.

Push to activate the ENT function.

You can also use the rotary knob for alphanumeric entry. Turn to step through

SILENCE DSC Call mode only: Rotate the rotary knob to silence the call alert when a DSC call is

alphanumeric characters one at a time, then push to conﬁrm each selection. If you make an error, select the < character then push to backup.

received.

+ / - Channel Select.

(Located on the handset mic). The current channel is shown on the screen in BIG digits with an appropriate designator suﬃx A or B in small letters below the channel number.

Press + or - to step through the available channels one at a time, or hold down to

scroll rapidly through all the available channels. See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts.

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Alphanumeric Entry.

QUIT

RESEND

PAUSE

ACCEPT/OPT/ACK/ENT

INFO

DISTR CANCEL

This key can be used for both menu selection and for alphanumeric entry. Press + or to scroll the cursor up or down to menu options when navigating menus.

When editing an item containing only numbers, press - to count through the numbers

or hold down to scroll rapidly.

To enter a character, press + to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll

rapidly.

H/L Transmission Power.

(Located on the handset mic). High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W. Press to toggle between high or low transmission power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is shown on the LCD.

Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the

Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be changed to

power transmission setting is incorrect.

high power by holding down H/L and PTT at the same time. See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts.

Close-up of the Link-5 base station radio, showing the keys

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Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU)

BUDDY LIST

LOCAL/DIST

BACKLIGHT

CONTRAST

GPS/DATA

DSC SETUP

RADIO SETUP

GPS SIM

RESET

MANUAL SETTING

2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu)

The following options are available through the MENU key:

Maintain your buddy list.

See Section 2-2.

Set radio sensitivity.

See Section 2-3.

Set backlight level.

* Model dependant

USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI * ATIS FUNC * INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC LL REPLY AUTO SWITCH TEST REPLY TIMEOUT

UIC * CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE * WX ALERT * COM PORT

Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data.

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See Section 2-4.

Set contrast level.

See Section 2-4.

Set position & UTC manually. See Section 2-5. Set local time and time format.

See Section 2-5.

DSC Setup Menu.

See Section 4.

Make DSC calls.

See Section 5.

Radio Setup Menu.

See Section 3.

Turn the GPS Simulator on/oﬀ.

See Section 2-6.

Reset factory settings.

See Section 2-7.

2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST)

Use the Buddy List to store the names and associated MMSI’s of 20

MENU SELECT ►BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT ▼

The following sections show how to add, edit, and delete entries

2-2-1 Add an Entry

favourite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown ﬁrst.

on your BUDDY LIST. Section 5 explains how to call a buddy.

BUDDY LIST ►MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM

ENTER NAME

––––––––––––

ENTER MMSI

–––––––––

ENTER NAME BOB ENTER MMSI 123456789

BOB 123456789 ►STORE CANCEL

1. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press ENT.

2. Enter the buddy name, one character at a time (this may be alphanumeric) then press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI entry line.

3. Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name (this must be numeric) then press ENT. If the MMSI is for a Coast Station, enter the 7 digits then press ENT twice.

4. The new buddy name and MMSI are displayed. Press ENT to store the new entry, which is displayed at the top of your buddy list.

Note: When the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you can make a new entry and the buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased.

2-2-2 Edit an Entry

BUDDY LIST ►MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM

1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.

2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry and press ENT.

3. Select EDIT. The cursor is at the ﬁrst character of the name.

4. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.

5. When you are ﬁnished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen.

6. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press EXIT to cancel.

ALEX ►EDIT DELETE

EDIT NAME ALEX EDIT MMSI 112233445

ALEX 111223344 ►STORE CANCEL

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2-2-3 Delete an Entry

BUDDY LIST ►MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM

BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX ►TOM

TOM EDIT ►DELETE

DELETE BUDDY TOM ►YES NO

1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.

2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry you want to delete and press ENT.

3. Select DELETE then select YES.

4. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again.

2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST)

Use LOCAL/DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either

MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST ►LOCAL/DIST

LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is

BACKLIGHT ▼

See also SQL (Squelch Control) in Section 1.6.

2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity

SENSITIVITY ►DISTANT LOCAL

2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity

SENSITIVITY DISTANT ►LOCAL

LOCAL

is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that local sensitivity is selected.

locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST).

designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to cities.

1. Select LOCAL/DIST then select DIST.

2. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again.

1. Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL.

2. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting. This disables distance sensitivity and the menu is displayed again.

2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST)

Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD, keypad and

MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ ►BACKLIGHT

Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD.

CONTRAST ▼

microphone keypad to a comfortable level.

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2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level

BACKLIGHT

▀ ▀ ▀ ▀

LO HI PRESS ENT

Note: The DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched oﬀ.

1. Select BACKLIGHT.

2. Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change the setting.

3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level

CONTRAST

▀ ▀ ▀ ▀

LO HI PRESS ENT

1. Select CONTRAST.

2. Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the setting.

3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)

If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF

MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT ▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA ▼

However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent,

This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted.

You can also select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options.

2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)

Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.

radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time.

you can specify the vessel position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option.

GPS/DATA ►MANUAL SETTING

MANUAL LL

––’––.–––'N –––’––.–––'E

MAN ––:––UTC

PORT OPS 10:12AM UTC M27’52.023'N 082’31.135'W

1. Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL.

2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.

3. Press ENT when all the information is correct.

The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The preﬁx M indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.

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2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET)

The local time can be set by entering the time oﬀset between UTC and local time as follows.

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETTING

SETTING ►TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL▼

TIME OFFSET ►+01:30

02:30PM LOC

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the diﬀerence between UTC and local time. 15 minute increments can be used with a maximum oﬀset of ±13 hours.

In this example, a diﬀerence of +1.5 hours has been entered and the local time is displayed with the suﬃx LOC.

International Date Line

STANDARD TIME ZONES

Corrected to January 2011

Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time),

usually one hour in advance of Standard

Map outline © Mountain High Maps

Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office

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Zone boundaries are approximate

Time, is kept in some places

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Standard Time = Universal Time – value from table

Universal Time = Standard Time + value from table

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2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT)

Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format.

M Y

180°

International Date Line

WORLD MAP OF TIME ZONES

GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETTING

SETTING TIME OFFSET ►TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL▼

TIME FORMAT ►12 Hr 24 Hr 07:15AM LOC

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1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select TIME FORMAT.

3. Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and the LCD shows the AM or PM suﬃx.

2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY)

If you have entered the time manually as described in the previous sections, the time is always shown on the screen with the preﬁx M.

However, if the vessel position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the time display on the screen ON or OFF as follows:

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT ►TIME DISPL▼

TIME DISPLY ►ON OFF

2. Select TIME DISPLAY.

3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the screen no longer shows the time.

If the time display is set ON, course and speed data are not displayed on the LCD (see section 2-5-6).

2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display)

If you have entered the vessel position manually as described in the previous section, the vessel position is always shown on the screen with the suﬃx M.

However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the vessel position display on the screen on or oﬀ as follows:

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

SETTING TIME FORMA▲ TIME DISPLY ►LL DISPLY ▼

LL DISPLAY

►ON OFF

2. Select LL DISPLAY.

3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the screen no longer shows the vessel position.

2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)

Use this option to display course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the screen.

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

SETTING TIME DISPL▲ LL DISPLY ►COG/SOG ▼

If COG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4).

COG/SOG

►ON OFF

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2. Select COG/SOG.

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

2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT)

The GPS alert is usually set to ON (on) so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds.

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

SETTING LL DISPLY ▲ COG/SOG ►GPS ALERT

GPS ALERT

►ON OFF

2. Select GPS ALERT.

3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired.

2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR)

The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is switched ON, or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. However, if you want to test it, turn it on.

1. Select GPS SIM, then select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired.

MENU SELECT DSC SETUP ▲ RADIO SETUP ►GPS SIM ▼

Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON (on), simulated Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and LL position appear on the screen. This data is updated automatically during the simulation.

Important: It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator mode.

2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET)

Use this setting to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings, entries in your buddy list and any edited channel names.

MENU SELECT RADIO SETU▲ GPS SIM ►RESET

RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE ►YES NO

1. Select RESET. The radio asks for conﬁrmation.

2. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu.

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Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)

UIC *

CH NAME

RING VOLUME

KEY BEEP

INT SPEAKER

WATCH MODE *

WX ALERT *

COM PORT

3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)

The following options are available through MENU key:

Channel band.

See Section 3-2.

Edit or delete channel names.

See Section 3-3.

Set the volume level of the incoming call notiﬁcation beeps.

See section 3-4.

Set the volume level of the beeps.

See section 3-4.

Switch ON/OFF (on/oﬀ) the radio’s internal speakers.

See section 3-5.

Selects Priority Channel operation with Dual or Tri watch scanning.

See section 3-6.

Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ).

See section 3-7.

Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio and any other instruments.

* Model dependant

Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data.

3-2 Channel (UIC)

Note: UIC may not be available on all models.

Toggle between USA, International or Canadian channel banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C.

See section 3-8.

RADIO SETUP ►UIC CH NAME RING VOLUM▼

UIC ►USA INT’L CANADA

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3-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)

The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags. CH NAME gives you the option to edit or delete the channel name tags displayed on the screen.

RADIO SETUP ►CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼

EDIT CH NAME TELEPHONE

CH NAME TELEPHONE

EDIT CH NAME PHONE1 ►YES NO

TELEPHONE ►EDIT DELETE

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then CH NAME.

2. Use + or - to step through the channels with their name tags until you see the channel name tag you want to change, then press ENT. In this example, the channel name TELEPHONE associated with channel 01 is being changed to PHONE1.

3. Select EDIT and press ENT to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters.

To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT.

4. Press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the YES/NO conﬁrmation.

5. Press ENT to conﬁrm the new channel name tag or the deletion, then press EXIT to return to the menu.

3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP)

Set the volume level of the incoming signal beeps (RING VOLUME) and/or the error and warning beeps (KEY BEEP) to HIGH (high) or LOW (low) as follows:

RADIO SETUP CH NAME ►RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼

RING VOLUME ►HIGH LOW

KEY BEEP ►HIGH LOW OFF

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then RING VOLUME or BEEP VOLUME as appropriate.

2. Select a HIGH or LOW volume. (It is possible to turn the beeps oﬀ completely by selecting KEY BEEP then OFF.)

3. Press ENT to enable the new volume setting and return to the menu.

3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER)

Switch the radio’s internal speaker ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ). The external speaker is always ON (on) if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack.

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RADIO SETUP RING VOLUM▲ KEY BEEP ►INT SPEAKE▼

INT SPEAKER ►ON OFF

SPEAKER.

2. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE)

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then INT

For EU models, watch mode is similar to a dual watch, scanning between the priority channel CH16 and the working channel. If you have US model and are operating on USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, as follows:

RADIO SETUP KEY BEEP ▲ INT SPEAKER ►WATCH MODE▼

WATCH MODE ►ONLY 16CH 16CH+9CH

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH MODE.

2. Select ONLY 16CH for dual watch mode, or 16CH+9CH for tri watch mode.

3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT)

US models ONLY

The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA 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 set up the radio to pick up weather alerts, as follows:

1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WX ALERT.

RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE ►WX ALERT ▼

WX ALERT ON ►OFF

2. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

When a weather alert is broadcast, the alarm will sound. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message.

3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT)

This radio uses NMEA0183 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit. The COM Port must be conﬁgured correctly before use. The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol.

RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE▲ WX ALERT ►COM PORT

NMEA CHECKSUM ►ON OFF

CHECKSUM ON is the default setting.

The COM Port uses 4800 baud rate and can receive the following GPS data sentence: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS. Additionally, this radio will output the following NMEA DSC data: DSC (for DSC call), DSE ( for enhanced position).

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1. Select RADIO SETUP, then COM PORT.

2. Select CHECKSUM ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP)

USER MMSI

GROUP SETUP

ATIS MMSI *

ATIS FUNC *

INDIV REPLY

DSC FUNC

LL REPLY

AUTO SWITCH

TEST REPLY

TIMEOUT

WARNING

A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be

used. See below for instructions on how to Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).

4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options

The following options are available through MENU key:

Enter or view your user MMSI. See section 4-2. (If you do not have a user MMSI, see Appendix D.) Enter or change the name and/or details of a group.

See section 4-3.

Enter, change or view your ATIS MMSI.

* Model dependant

4-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI)

You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions. This is a once-only operation.

See section 4-5.

Enable/disable the ATIS function.

See section 4-5-3.

Choose an automatic or manual response to calls.

See section 4-4.

Turn the DSC operation ON/OFF (on/oﬀ).

See section 4-6.

Select the type of response to an LL polling request.

See section 4-7.

Enable/disable automatic channel switching with DSC message

See section 4-8.

Choose an automatic or manual response to DSC test call.

See section 4-9.

Set the inactivity timer for Automated and Non-Automated items.

See section 4-10.

4-2-1 Enter your MMSI

You can display and read your user MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MMSI. Contact Lowrance if you need to change your MMSI after initial input.

DSC SETUP ►USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL▼

INPUT USER MMSI

–––––––––

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USER MMSI 187654321 ►STORE CANCEL

USER MMSI INPUT AGAIN

–––––––––

1. Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI.

2. If this is the rst time that you are entering your user MMSI, a dashed line appears.

Enter your user MMSI along the dashed line using the rotary knob as described in Section 1-4. Press ENT to conﬁrm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.

3. Press ENT to store your user MMSI.

4. You may need to enter your user MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the user MMSI and return to the menu.

4-2-2 View your MMSI

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

Alternatively, the user MMSI is displayed each time the radio is

WARNING NO MMSI

If a user MMSI is not programmed into the radio, the radio will

DSC DISABLED ENT>>SILENCE

turned on.

display a warning and sound an audible alarm at startup warning you that all DSC functions are disabled (model dependant).

4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP)

Use GROUP SETUP to create, edit, or delete 1, 2, or 3 groups of frequently called people stored in alphanumeric order. A group MMSI always starts with 0.

4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP)

DSC SETUP USER MMSI ►GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL▼

GROUP SETUP ►MANUAL NEW 000000000

GROUP NAME

––––––––––––

GROUP MMSI 0––––––––

FISHER1 012345678 ►STORE CANCEL

1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP.

2. If this is the rst time that you are entering a group name, a line of nine zeros appears. Otherwise, any existing group names are displayed. Press ENT to display the input screen.

3. Enter the group name along the dashed line. It can be alphanumeric. Press ENT to conﬁrm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. When you have ﬁnished, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.

If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.

4. Enter the group MMSI. Note that the ﬁrst number is always 0. Press ENT.

5. The group name and group MMSI are shown in a conﬁrmation screen. Press ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.

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4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details

GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW ►FISHER1 FRIENDS1

FISHER1 ►EDIT DELETE

EDIT NAME FISHER1 EDIT MMSI 012345678

FISHER2 012345678 ►STORE CANCEL

1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT.

2. Press ENT to edit. The group name details are displayed, with the cursor at the ﬁrst character of the name.

3. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.

4. When you are ﬁnished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen.

5. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.

4-3-3 Delete a Group

GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW ►FISHER2 FRIENDS1

FISHER2 EDIT ►DELETE

1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed.

2. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT.

3. Select DELETE and press ENT. The radio asks for conﬁrmation.

4. Press ENT to delete the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.

DELETE GROUP FISHER2 ►YES NO

4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY)

You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. Note - this does not apply for Routine Calls.

• An AUTOmatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link

channel, ready for a conversation after 10 seconds of receiving the call. USA default.

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

to converse with the caller. This is the default setting for EU models.

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 MANUAL for a manual response.

3. Press ENT to conﬁrm your choice and return to the menu.

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4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality

EU models ONLY

ATIS is only available in certain EU models. You must enter your ATIS MMSI to access ATIS functionality. ATIS must be used if you are navigating inland waterways within Europe. An ATIS MMSI is diﬀerent to your DSC MMSI.

ATIS sends a digital message each time that you release the PTT key. Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74 and 77.

4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI

DSC SETUP GROUP SETU▲ INDIV REPLY ►ATIS MMSI ▼

ATIS MMSI 923456789 ►STORE CANCEL

INPUT ATIS MMSI

----------

INPUT ATIS MMSI ►STORE CANCEL

INPUT AGAIN ATIS MMSI

----------

Note: An ATIS MMSI always starts with the number 9.

1. To enter or edit your ATIS MMSI:

2. Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS MMSI.

3. If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line using the rotary knob as described in Section 1-4. The first number is always 9. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit.

If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. If you are editing an existing ATIS MMSI, this will be displayed. Make the required changes.

4. Press ENT to store your user ATIS MMSI.

5. You may need to enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the ATIS MMSI and return to the menu.

4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI

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

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4-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC)

ATIS functionality can only be activated if an ATIS MMSI has been entered. See 4-5-1.

DSC SETUP INDIV REPL▲ ATIS MMSI ►ATIS FUNC ▼

ATIS FUNC ►ON OFF DSC IS ON

1. Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS FUNC.

ATIS

Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate ATIS, you must ﬁrst switch DSC oﬀ. A note on the LCD will remind you if DSC is already ON.

2. Select ON to enable the ATIS functionality - DSC must be turned off first. The AT IS annunciator appears on the screen.

4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC)

DSC functionality can be disabled but this is not recommended unless you are going to turn ATIS on.

DSC SETUP GROUP SETU▲ INDIV REPLY ►DSC FUNC ▼

DSC FUNC ►ON OFF ATIS IS ON

1. Select DSC SETUP, then DSC FUNC.

Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate DSC, you must ﬁrst switch ATIS oﬀ. A note on the LCD will remind you if ATIS is already ON.

2. Select ON to enable the DSC functionality

- ATIS (if applicable) must be turned off first.

The

DSC annunciator appears on the screen.

There are two annunciators on the screen to show you the current mode: if the DSC annunciator is shown, DSC is operational, if the ATIS annunciator is shown, ATIS is operational.

4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY)

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

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

MANUAL choose to manually reply to any incoming buddy polling requests.

OFF ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests.

buddies.

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DSC SETUP INDIV REPL▲ DSC FUNC ►LL REPLY ▼

LL REPLY MANUAL ►AUTO OFF

1. Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY.

2. Select your response and press ENT to conﬁrm and return to the menu.

4-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH)

When a DSC call is received, it may include a request to change to a speciﬁc 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 ENT

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 off. Additionally, the text “AUTO SW OFF” will be included in an All Ships or Group call replacing the text “AUTO CHxx”

DSC SETUP DSC FUNC ▲ LL REPLY ►AUTO SWITC▼

AUTO SWITCH ►ON OFF

1. Select DSC SETUP, then AUTO SWITCH.

2. Select ON (on) to enable automatic channel switching.

3. Select OFF (off) to disable automatic channel switching.

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4-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)

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

MANUAL manual responce is required, press ENT to conﬁrm or press EXIT to cancel.

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

DSC TEST call.

DSC SETUP LL REPLY ▲ AUTO SWITCH ►TEST REPLY▼

TEST REPLY ►MANUAL AUTO

4-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT)

You can set the inactivity timer with the following options:

AUTOMATED you can set the inactivity timer to automatically timeout after a period of

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

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

DSC SETUP AUTO SWITC▲ TEST REPLY ►TIMEOUT

In this example, 10 MINS has been selected, meaning the radio will exit any non-automated procedure after a period of 10 minutes of non-activity.

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)

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

TIMEOUT

AUTOMATED ►NON AUTO

NON AUTO

NO TIMEOUT ►10 MINS

15 MINS

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Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls

INDIVIDUAL

LAST CALL

GROUP

ALL SHIPS

CALL LOG

DISTR LOG

SENT CALL

LL REQUEST

DSC TEST

MMSI/GPS

WARNING

A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be

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 the VHF 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.

5-2 Sending DSC calls

Press CALL to show the types of DSC call that can be made.

The following options are available through CALL key:

used. See 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).

Make an individual call or acknowledgement to a new caller or a buddy. See Section 5-2-1, 5-2-2, and 5-2-3. Show the details of the most recent incoming call.

See Section 5-2-4.

Make a call to one of your three groups.

See Section 5-2-5.

Make an All Ships call.

See Section 5-2-6.

Show the details of the 20 most recent incoming calls.

See Section 5-2-7.

Show the details of the 10 most recent distress calls.

See Section 5-2-8.

Show the details of the 20 most recent sent calls. See Section 5-2-9.

Request the LL position of a buddy.

See Section 5-2-10.

Make a DSC TEST call. See Section 5-2-11. Show the programmed MMSI and GPS information See Section 4.2.2.

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DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL

Press + or - to scroll up and down the DSC call types until the

►LAST CALL GROUP ▼

time on the screen.

cursor is positioned at the desired option. Then press ENT. The DSC call types are:

5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL)

You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio.

Note that only three DSC call types can be shown at any one

DSC CALL ►INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ▼

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

INDIVIDUAL ►ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING...

MANUAL MMSI 0––––––––

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAIT... 00:00

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►INTER-SHIP

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ACK FROM ▼ 00:00

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select INDIVIDUAL. This allows you to call another person.

2. Press ENT, the arrow is pointing to <ROUTINE>. However, you can select one of the following call priorities: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY.

To make a Routine call, press ENT to select MANUAL NEW to call a person that is not in your buddy list, otherwise select the name of your buddy. Press ENT.

If you selected MANUAL NEW, you need to enter the user MMSI and then press ENT. Note: If the MMSI is for a Coast Station, enter the 7 digits then press ENT twice.

3. Select the Inter-ship working channel and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Note: If you wish to use a Duplex channel (Duplex channels cannot usually be called), rotate the dial until Manual appears, 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 radio summarizes the call details and asks for conﬁrmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call. The radio goes to CH70 and the TX annunciator is displayed

on the screen while the DSC call is being sent.

5. The radio then waits for an acknowledgement and displays the elapsed time since the call was sent.

6. If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, retry making the call. See Section 5-2-2.

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5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call

123456789 SEND AGAIN? ►YES NO

The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call still cannot be placed, the radio returns to normal operation.

1. If there is no reply to your call after 30 seconds (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) the radio asks if you want to retry the call (SEND AGAIN?).

2. Select YES and press ENT to retry the call.

5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV)

When an incoming call is received, the alarm sounds for 2 minutes and INDIVIDUAL is displayed.

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 ▼ 00:01

12:45 UTC ENT->OPTION KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:05

ROUTINE FROM 123456789 CH12 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:02

ENT->OPTION KEY->SILENCE EXIT->ESC ▲ 00:06

123456789 CH12 REQUEST 12:45 UTC ▲▼ 00:03

OPTION ►ACK CHANGE CHAN

CH12 REQUEST 12:45 UTC ENT->OPTION ▲▼ 00:04

3. Rotate the SILENCE knob (CH SELECT ) to silence the alarm.

4. Push +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call

5. Press OPT (ENT) for options on how you want to respond to the call. Options are:

ACK to acknowledge the call

CHANGE CHAN to acknowledge and request a channel change

UNABLE ACK* respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel

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

6. Or press QUIT (EXIT) to return to standby.

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5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL)

This facility is useful and used frequently.

DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL ►LAST CALL GROUP ▼

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:22 UTC

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►INTER-SHIP

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode. then select LAST CALL. Press ENT to display the contact details of the most recent incoming call.

2. Press ENT to recall the caller. Select the working channel and press ENT. See details about the working channel in section 5-2-1, paragraph 3 above.

3. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for conﬁrmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call, and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP)

DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL ►GROUP ▼

GROUP ►RD GROUP GROUP #2 GROUP#3

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select GROUP. The radio displays the names of your groups you setup in section 4-3.

2. Select the group that you want to call (the Group MMSI must already be setup).

3. Select the working channel and press ENT. See details about the working channel in section 5-2-1, paragraph 3 above.

4. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for conﬁrmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call, and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

RD GROUP 055554444 ROUTINE ►INTER-SHIP

RD GROUP 055554444 ROUTINE ►SEND?

5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS)

DSC CALL LAST CALL ▲ GROUP ►ALL SHIPS ▼

ALL SHIPS SAFETY ►URGENCY

ALL SHIPS URGENCY ►INTER-SHIP

ALL SHIPS URGENCY ►SEND?

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select 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

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3. Set the working channel. See details about the working channel in section 5-2-1, paragraph 3 above.

4. The radio then asks for conﬁrmation of the ALL SHIPS call. Press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG)

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

DSC CALL GROUP ▲ ALL SHIPS ►CALL LOG ▼

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

01 BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:45 UTC

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select CALL LOG. The radio displays the contact details for the most recent incoming call as the ﬁrst entry (01).

2. Press ENT to advance to next screen.

BOBBY D ►CALL BACK DELETE

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►INTER-SHIP

3. Again press ENT to conﬁrm the call back, then set the working channel. See details about the working channel in section 5-2-1, paragraph 3 above.

4. Press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG)

The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the last 20 relayed Distress Calls so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 ﬁrst, as follows:

DSC CALL ALL SHIPS ▲ CALL LOG ►DISTR LOG ▼

01 BOBBY D DISTRESS UNDESIG ENT->OPTION

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select DISTR LOG. The

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

most recent Distress Call received is the ﬁrst entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select the entry that you want to call.

2. Press ENT to list OPTION and select one of the following options on how you want to respond to the call:

CALL BACK to call the station press ENT, then set the channel and continue as ex-

plained in Section 5-2-1.

DELETE to delete the entry from the call log, select YES to conﬁrm.

INFO to display more information about the station, such as the location and

name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress and the nature of the emergency (if speciﬁed).

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BOBBY D ►CALL BACK DELETE INFO

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►INTER-SHIP

5-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL)

The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent sent calls, so that you review details of the call.

DSC CALL CALL LOG ▲ DISTR LOG ►SENT CALL ▼

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

01 BOBBY D ►INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:45 UTC

1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select SENT LOG. Scroll down to the desired sent call details.

2. The radio displays the details for the most recent sent call as the ﬁrst entry (01) in the call log. In the example, the contact

BOBBY D

►CALL BACK DELETE

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►INTER-SHIP

details for the most recent call are displayed.

3. Press ENT to advance to next screen. You now have the following options:

CALL BACK to CALL the contact.

DELETE to delete the entry from the call log, select YES to conﬁrm.

5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST)

DSC CALL DISTR LOG ▲ SENT CALL ►LL REQUEST▼

SAM LL REQUEST

WAIT.. 00:17

LL REQUEST ►SAM TOM BUDDY #3

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

2. Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request then press ENT to send the request. (See Section 5-3-5 for the acknowledgement.)

3. The working channel name is displayed while 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. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-2.

SAM LL REQUEST

►SEND?

SAM LL REQUEST

CALLING...

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5-2-11 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.

5-2-11-1 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 ENT to accept the selection.

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

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

DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST ►DSC TEST ▼

DSC TEST MANUAL NEW SAM ►TOM

TOM DSC TEST

►SEND?

TOM DSC TEST

WAIT.. 00:17

5. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAITING ACK). If the call is acknowledged

(DSC TEST ACK), notiﬁcation is displayed.

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

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

1. When you receive notiﬁcation of a DSC TEST reply, press any

TEST ACK FROM 123456789 ▼ 00:22

key to cancel 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.

3. Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel.

5-2-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call

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

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

2. The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO (See sec- tion 4-9) and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY. (See section 4-10)

3. Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel.

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TEST CALL FROM 123456789 ▼ 00:01

CALL FROM 123456789 AUTO ACK ▲▼ 00:02

123456789 AUTO ACK IN 10S ▲▼ 00:03

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

CH knob.

AUTO ACK IN 10S 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:04

IN 10S 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACK ▲▼ 00:05

10:12 UTC ENT–> ACK KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:06

4. If TEST REPLY is set to MANUAL, a manual responce is required, press ACK (ENT) to

conﬁrm or press QUIT (EXIT) to cancel. (see Section 4-9)

TEST CALL FROM 123456789

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:12

CH knob.

CALL FROM 123456789 AUTO ACK ▲▼ 00:15

AUTO ACK IS OFF 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:20

IN 30S 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACK ▲▼ 00:23

123456789 AUTO ACK IS OFF ▲▼ 00:18

10:12 UTC ENT–> ACK KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:25

5-3 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, Safety, Routine or Distress priority (see Section 5-3-1)

INDIVIDUAL Urgency, Safety, Routine or Distress priority (see Section 5-3-2)

GROUP Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-3)

GEOGRAPHIC Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-4)

POLLED POSITION Routine or Safety priority (see Section 5-3-5)

DSC TEST CALL DSC Test Call (see Section 5-2-11)

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

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5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)

1. When you receive notiﬁcation of an ALL SHIP call, rotate the SILENCE knob (CH SELECT)

to silence the alarm. 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’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.

2. Press ACCEPT (ENT) to switch to the designated channel immediately or press QUIT

(EXIT) to return to the current working channel.

Note: The radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10 seconds if no key is pressed and AUTO SWITCH = ON (see Section 4-8):

ALL SHIP SAFETY FROM TOM

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:01

CH knob.

SAFETY FROM TOM AUTO SWITCH ▲▼ 00:02

AUTO SWITCH CH14 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:04

CH14 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:05

TOM AUTO SWITCH CH14 IN 10S ▲▼ 00:03

10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:06

However, If AUTO SWITCH =OFF, then AUTO SW OFF will be displayed and manual channel change is required:

ALL SHIP SAFETY FROM TOM

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:12

CH knob.

SAFETY FROM TOM AUTO SW OFF ▲▼ 00:15

AUTO SW OFF CH14 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:20

CH14 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:23

TOM AUTO SW OFF CH14 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:18

10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:25

3. No acknowledgement is needed. Press PTT to initiate voice contact.

4. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)

1. When you receive notiﬁcation of an INDIV call, rotate the SILENCE knob (CH SELECT) to

silence the alarm. 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.

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INDIVIDUAL SAFETY FROM TOM

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:12

CH knob.

SAFETY FROM TOM AUTO SW OFF ▲▼ 00:15

AUTO SW OFF CH67 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:20

CH67 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ENT–> OPTION ▲▼ 00:23

TOM AUTO SW OFF CH67 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:18

10:12 UTC ENT–> OPTION KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:25

2. Press OPT (ENT) for options on how you want to respond to the call.

Options are:

ACK respond to the call with requested channel

CHANGE CHAN respond to the call with but request a diﬀerent channel

UNABLE ACK* respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel

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

3. Or press QUIT (EXIT) to return to standby.

4. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)

1. When you receive notiﬁcation of a GROUP call, rotate the SILENCE knob (CH SELECT) to

silence the alarm. The priority level is always routine and the group is identiﬁed on the screen. The group will be one of the three groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 4-3).

2. PressACCEPT (ENT) to switch to the designated channel immediately or press QUIT

(EXIT) to return to the current working channel.

Note: The radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10 seconds if no key is pressed and AUTO SWITCH = ON (see Section 4-8):

GP 012345678 CALL FROM TOM

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:01

CH knob.

CALL FROM TOM AUTO SWITCH ▲▼ 00:02

AUTO SWITCH CH13 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:04

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CH13 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:05

TOM AUTO SWITCH CH13 IN 10S ▲▼ 00:03

10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:06

However, If AUTO SWITCH =OFF, then AUTO SW OFF will be displayed and manual channel change is required:

GP 012345678 CALL FROM TOM

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:12

CH knob.

CALL FROM TOM AUTO SW OFF ▲▼ 00:22

AUTO SW OFF CH13 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:28

CH13 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:32

TOM AUTO SW OFF CH13 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:25

10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:35

3. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)

A geographic call is received by vessels within a speciﬁc geographic boundary area.

1. When you receive notiﬁcation of an GEOGRAPH call, rotate the SILENCE knob (CH

SELECT) to silence the alarm. 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 ACCEPT (ENT) to switch to the designated channel immediately or press QUIT

(EXIT) to return to the current working channel.

GEOGRAPHICAL CALL FROM TOM

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:12

CH knob.

CALL FROM TOM CH13 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:22

CH13 REQUEST 10:11 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:28

10:11 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:32

TOM CH13 REQUEST 10:11 UTC ▲▼ 00:25

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

5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)

When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see Section 5-2-10), you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially if it is a good

ﬁshing position. If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes.

POSITION REPLY FROM TOM ▼ 00:12

REPLY FROM TOM 12'23.456'N ▲▼ 00:22

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TOM 12’23.456’N 123'23.789’E ▲▼ 00:25

12’23.456’N 123’23.789’E KEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:28

Section 6 - Distress Calls

WARNING

A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be

6-1 Sending a Distress Call

1. Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS to expose the red Distress key.

2. TO SEND AN IMMEDIATE DISTRESS CALL (Undesignated):

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 ﬂash and beep loudly.

used. See section 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).

DISTRES CALL ►UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING ▼

DISTRES CALL >UNDEFINED HOLD DISTRES 2 SECONDS..

DISTRESS CALL SENDING...

Or, if time is available, specify the nature of the distress

3. TO SEND A DISTRESS CALL with Distress type:

4. Press and release the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Use the CH knob

to scroll to the category that describes your situation:

UNDESIGNATED Undesignated

FIRE (Fire)

FLOODING (Flooding)

COLLISION (Collision)

GROUNDING (Grounding)

LISTING (Listing)

SINKING (Sinking)

ADRIFT (Adrift)

ABANDONING (Abandoning)

PIRACY (Piracy)

OVER BOARD (Over Board)

5. 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 ﬂash and beep loudly.

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

7. The Distress Call is automatically re-sent every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until a distress

acknowledgement is received or:

• Press RESEND (CALL) to immediately resend the Distress Call

• Press PAUSE (3CH) to pause the automatic Distress Call resend timer

• Press DISTR.CANCEL (SCAN) to cancel the Distress Call

• Press INFO (WX) to view details of the sent Distress Call

• Press OPT (ENT) to view and select the available options:

DISTRES CALL SENT! WAIT.. ENT–> OPTION RESEND:03:30

OPTION ►RESEND PAUSE ▼ RESEND:03:20

OPTION

PAUSE ▲ ►CANCEL

RESEND:03:10

Options are:

RESEND to resend the Distress call immediately.

PAUSE to PAUSE the RESEND countdown timer. Press Exit to continue.

CANCEL to CANCEL the Distress Call and transmit a DISTRESS CANCEL call. Use the

PTT microphone to report your situation:

OPTION

PAUSE ▲ ►CANCEL

RESEND:03:20

DISTR CANCEL SENT PTT-->REASON

SEND CANCEL? ►YES NO RESEND:03:20

DISTR CANCEL COMPLETED EXIT–> ESC

DISTR CANCEL SENDING..

8. After a DISTRESS ACK is received, rotate the SILENCE knob (CH SELECT) to silence the

alarm, then use the PTT microphone to report your situation.

9. The following information (if available) is contained in the DIstress Call:

- Nature Of Distress (if available)

- Position information. The latest GPS or manual input position is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF.

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6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)

1. An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Rotate the SILENCE knob

(CH SELECT) to silence the alarm. You do not need to send an acknowledgement.

DISTRESS FLOODING 123456789

Note: These additional

information screens are

available by rotating the

▼ 00:01

82’50.178N 024’45.342W 10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:04

CH knob.

AUTO SWITCH CH16 IN 10S KEY–>SILENCE ▲▼ 00:07

FLOODING 123456789 82’50.178N ▲▼ 00:02

024’45.342W 10:12 UTC AUTO SWITCH ▲▼ 00:05

CH16 IN 10S KEY–>SILENCE EXIT–> ESC ▲▼ 00:08

123456789 82’50.178N 024’45.342W ▲▼ 00:03

10:12 UTC AUTO SWITCH CH16 IN 10S ▲▼ 00:06

KEY–>SILENCE EXIT–> ESC ENT–> ACCEPT ▲ 00:09

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

press ACCEPT (ENT) to change to CH16 immediately.

Details of the distress call are shown on the screen. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if speciﬁed), also the time and the location (if speciﬁed). If the location and time are not speciﬁed, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.

3. Press PTT to establish voice contact.

This radio is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the radio transmitting the Distress Call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m (60ft).

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (

DISTRESS ACK

)

An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received. Rotate the SILENCE knob (CH SELECT) to silence the alarm.

DISTRESS ACK FROM 123456789 ▼ 00:01

ACK FROM 123456789 FLOODING ▲▼ 00:02

123456789 FLOODING 900000000 ▲▼ 00:03

FLOODING 900000000 82’50.178N ▲▼ 00:04

Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance

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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.

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

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. Rotate the SILENCE knob (CH SELECT ) to silence the alarm.

2. Push +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call

3. ALL MODELS: Press ACCEPT (ENT) key to immediately accept the channel change before the 10s timer expires

4. US MODELS: Press ACK (ENT) key to ACK the call after the 10s delay (when INDIV REPLY is set to MANUAL)

5. Or press QUIT (EXIT) to return to standby.

The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

Individual Distress Relay functionality will vary depending on your radio model:

ALL models: Prior to 10s Auto Channel change timer expires, display shows:

INDIV DISTR RELAY FROM 900000000 ▼ 00:00

FLOODING 123000000 55’29.975’N ▲▼ 00:03

CH16 IN 10S KEY–>SILENCE EXIT–> ESC ▲▼ 00:06

KEY–>SILENCE EXIT–> ESC ENT–> ACCEPT ▲ 00:07

EU only models: ACCEPT (ENT) key is pressed, or 10s Auto Channel change timer expires:

INDIV DISTR RELAY FROM 900000000 ▼ 00:00

FLOODING 123000000 55’29.975’N ▲▼ 00:03

02:43UTC 012’18.559E CHANNEL IS ▲▼ 00:06

AUTO CHANGED KEY–>SILENCE EXIT–> ESC ▲ 00:07

US only models: ACT (ENT ) key is pressed, or MANUAL / AUTO ACK (depending on INDIV REPLY setting):

INDIV DISTR RELAY FROM 900000000 ▼ 00:00

FLOODING 123000000 55’29.975’N ▲▼ 00:03

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AUTO CHANGED KEY–>SILENCE ENT–> ACK ▲ 00:07

KEY–>SILENCE ENT–> ACK EXIT–> ESC ▲ 00:07

Section 7 - Installation

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

Installation Options

There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:

• A deck or overhead mounted gimbal installation. The reversible mounting gimbal is ﬁxed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted.

• A recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio ﬁxture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted.

Location Requirements

Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling.

Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:

• Is at least 3’ (1 m) from the antenna

• Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the

antenna

• Is at least 1.5’ (45 cms) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation

• Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount

• Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel

• Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the

back of the radio

• Provides enough room to ﬁx the DSC warning label

The VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable view of the display. Ideally, the user should be directly in front of the display or no more than +/-20 deg from the front of the display.

Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and check for a suitable location.

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20˚

Side

Top

Checklist

The following items should be supplied in the box. Check before starting the installation and contact your dealer if an item is missing.

Note: An antenna is not provided. Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary.

1. Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio

2. GPS connection cable

3. Two mounting knobs

4. Microphone bulkhead mount

5. Four countersunk self-tapping screws for the mounting gimbal

6. Four ﬂat screws for the mounting gimbal

7. Four spring washers for the mounting gimbal

8. Four plain washers for the mounting gimbal

9. Four nuts for the mounting gimbal

10. Two self-tapping screws for the microphone bulkhead mount

11. Two ﬂat screws for the microphone bulkhead mount

12. Two spring washers for the microphone bulkhead mount

13. Two plain washers for the microphone bulkhead mount

14. Two nuts for the microphone bulkhead mount

15. Four M5x32 screws for recessed installation

16. Four nuts for the recessed installation

Not pictured:

• Installation template

• Warranty card

• DSC Warning label sticker

• This Operation and Installation manual

• One 7 Amp spare fuse in case of ac-

cidental reverse of battery polarity

• Base unit and microphone

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Gimbal Installation

1. Hold the mounting gimbal at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions onto the mounting surface.

2. If you can’t reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts, use the self-tapping screws instead of the ﬂat screws shown in the picture. If you’re drilling into ﬁbreglass, use a drill bit smaller than 3/16” (5mm) to drill the pilot holes.

Otherwise, drill the four screw holes where marked, using a 3/16” (5mm) drill bit. Drill completely through the mounting surface.

3. Use a Philips screwdriver and the set of four ﬂat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to attach the mounting gimbal to the location site.

4. Slide the radio into the mounting gimbal.

5. Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them suﬃciently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle.

Change the Viewing Angle

The viewing angle on the gimbal mount has a 20º tilt range. To change the current viewing angle on the gimbal mount:

1. Support the radio, then cautiously loosen the mounting knobs until the radio can be moved.

2. Re-position the radio then tighten the mounting knobs again.

Recessed Installation

1. Tape the installation template onto the chosen location site.

2. Cut out the area marked by the solid dark line. (The dashed line indicates the total area

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that will be covered by the radio fascia after installation.) Drill the 4 mounting holes.

0.96" (24.5 mm)

0.47" (12 mm)

1.16" (29.5 mm)

3. Remove the installation template and slide the radio into the cavity.

4. Screw each M5x32 screw through the screw hole in the mounting bracket, then attach the stopper. If your bulkhead exceeds 0.51” (13mm), the stopper can be discarded if necessary.

5. Tighten the M5x32 screws until the radio is held ﬁrmly against the rear of the bulkhead.

Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount

1. Hold the microphone bulkhead mount at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions on the mounting surface. Ensure that the microphone curly cable will

comfortably reach this location BEFORE you drill.

2. Drill the two pilot screw holes where marked.

3. Use a short length Philips screwdriver and the set of two ﬂat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to secure the microphone bulkhead mount at the location site.

4. Hang the microphone on its mount.

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Fix the DSC label

CAUTION

A DSC warning label is supplied with this radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this

warning label must be aﬃxed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating

controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying

this label.

Connect the Radio Cables

The connectors are on the rear of the base unit, as follows:

GPS/COM connector. For connection to GPS device via NMEA (If you’re not using



this, be sure to put the protective cap securely over the connector to protect it from moisture and dust).

GPS/COM cable. For above connector. See the following table for wiring and color



codes.

Red Power wire. Connect this to the Positive (+) battery terminal. Check that a 7 Amp



fuse is installed on this power cable close to the battery.

Black Power wire. Connect this to the Negative (-) battery terminal.



External Speaker connector. Connect to an external speaker BEFORE powering on



the radio. Use a 4 Ohm 4 Watt external speaker. White wire to speaker (+). Bare wire to speaker (-) NOTE: Ensure wires are electrically insulated if not used.

ANT. A radio antenna is not supplied. A suitable radio antenna must be mounted



and connected before operating this radio. Consult your dealer for advice if necessary.

GND. A ground connection is not usually required.















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Wiring for GPS/COM connector

Pin Wire Function Notes

1 Red

No connection (Not used)

2 Orange OUT (+) (To ) 3 White Program/clone

(Not used)

4 Green IN (-) (From ) 5 Yellow IN (+) (From ) 6 Black OUT (-) (Ground) 7 Blue 8 Grey

No connection (Not used)

8 Grey

5 Yellow

3 White

7 Blue

2 Orange

4 Green

1 Bare wire

6 Black

Set Up the Radio

CAUTION

You can’t make any DSC transmissions until you’ve obtained a user MMSI and entered it

into your radio.

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).

If you don’t have a user MMSI contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you’re unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer.

• A Group MMSI begins with 0 followed by 8 numeric digits (0xxxxxxxx)

• A Coast Station MMSI begins with 00 followed by 7 numeric digits. You just need to add

the 7 digits and the radio will add the beginning 00 for you

Enter Your User MMSI

See section 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).

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The Completed Installation

GPS product

VHF Antenna

Antenna cable

Link-5 Base unit with speaker microphone

GPS / COM

NMEA

connection cable

on Red

power

Fuse

cable

External speaker

External

speaker

cable

Black

power

cable

12V dc Battery

CAUTION

Under extreme operating conditions, the temperature of the rear heat-sink on this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures. Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns.

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Appendix A - Technical Specications

LOWRANCE Link-5

GENERAL

Power supply: 12 V DC battery system

Low battery alert: 10.6 V DC +/- 5%

Current drain - Transmit 5 A at 25 W Tx / 1.5 A at 1 W Tx (@ 12 V DC)

Receive Less than 250 mA in standby

Temperature range: -20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to 131ºF)

Usable channels: International, USA, Canada, Weather (country speciﬁc)

Mode: 16K0G3E (FM) / 16K0G2B (DSC)

DSC mode: Class D (Global) with dual receiver (individual CH70)

Standards: ITU-R M.493-12 (US models), EN 300-338-3 (EU models)

PHYSICAL

LCD display (viewing): 46 x 26 mm (1.8 x 1.0”), matrix FSTN

Contrast control: Yes

Dimming control: Yes

Antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm)

Waterproof: JIS-7

Dimensions: 161(W) x 75(H) x 147(D) mm - without bracket

Weight: 1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) - without microphone

Compass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5’)

Frequency stability: +/- 10 ppm

Frequency control: PLL

GPS/NMEA input: Yes

Comm. port: 4800 baud NMEA 0183

DSC: Yes, CLASS-D (Global - separate CH70 receiver built in)

GPS/NMEA input: Yes

GPS data sentences can be received: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS

NMEA output: Yes

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

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FEATURES

Flush mount kit Yes

Local/Distant control: Yes

Position polling: Yes

Group call: Yes

Call logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress

Channel naming: Yes

Tri watch: Yes

Favourite channel scan: Yes

All scan: Yes

User programmable MMSI: Yes

MMSI and NAME directory: Yes - 20 numbers & group

TRANSMITTER

Frequency: 156.025 - 157.425 MHz

Output power: 25 W / 1 W selectable

Transmitter protection: Open / short circuit of antenna

Max Frequency deviation: +/- 5 kHz

Spurious & harmonics: better than 0.25 µ W

Modulation distortion: Less than 4%@ 1kHz for a +/-3 kHz deviation

RECEIVER

Frequency: 156.025 - 163.275 MHz

12dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.25 µV (distant) / 0.8 µV (local)

20db SINAD sensitivity: 0.35 µV

Adjacent CH selectivity: more than 70 db

Spurious response: more than 70 db

Intermodulation rejection ratio: more than 68 db

Residual noise level: more than -40 db unsquelched

Audio output power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion)

4 W with 4 ohm external speaker

Note: Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix B - Troubleshooting

1. The transceiver will not power up.

A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver.

a. Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections.

b. After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse (1 spare fuse is supplied).

c. Check the battery voltage. This must be greater than 10.5 V.

2. The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on.

The power wires may have been reversed.

a. Check that the red wire is connected to the positive battery terminal, and the black

wire is connected to the negative battery terminal.

3. The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the engine is running.

Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver.

a. Re-route the power cables away from the engine.

b. Add a noise suppressor to the power cable.

c. Use resistive spark plug wires and/or use an alternator whine ﬁlter.

4. No sound from the external speaker.

a. Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected.

b. Check the soldering of the external speaker cable.

5. Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (HI) power is selected.

The antenna may be faulty.

a. Test the transceiver with a diﬀerent antenna.

b. Have the antenna checked out.

6. Battery symbol is displayed.

The power supply is too low or too high.

a. Check the battery voltage. This should be at least 10.5 V ± 0.5 V DC.

b. Check the alternator on the vessel.

7. No position information is displayed.

The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect.

a. Check that the GPS cable is physically connected.

b. Check the polarity of the GPS cable.

c. Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be

4800 and parity should be set to NONE.

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Appendix C - 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.

C-1 International 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

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 Ye s 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 Ye s CALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Ye s Yes VTS

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

13 156.650 156.650 S

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

15 156.750 156.750 S Port Operations Ye s 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 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

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

60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

61 156.075 160.675 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge)

International Distress, Safety, and Calling

SHIP TO

SHIP

Yes No BRIDGE COM

Yes Ye s DISTRESS

NAME TAG REMARK

SHORE

1W only

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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 Ye s 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 Ye s Yes PORT OPS

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

71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

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

73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Ye s 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 Ye s TELEPHONE

82 157.125 161.725 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence No Ye s TELEPHONE

88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence No Ye s 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 Paciﬁc regions, and all other regions where otherwise not speciﬁed.

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

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C-2 USA Channel Chart

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

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

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

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

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes 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 Ye s CALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Ye s Yes 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 Ye s Yes 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 Ye s 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 Ye s Yes COAST GUARD

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

66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Ye s 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 Yes PLEASURE

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

71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE

72 156.625 156.625 S Boat Operations, Recreational 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 Port Operations Yes Yes 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 Yes TELEPHONE

84A 157.225 157.225 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

85A 157.275 157.275 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

86A 157.325 157.325 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE

87A 157.375 157.375 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator

88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes 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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C-3 CANADA Channel Chart

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

SHIP

SHIP TO

SHORE

NAME TAG REMARK

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

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

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Ye s Yes 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 Ye s Yes PORT OPS/VTS

13 156.650 156.650 S

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

Yes No BRIDGE COM

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

15 156.750 156.750 S Commercial Ye s Yes COMMERCIAL

16 156.800 156.800 S

International Distress, Safety, and Calling

Yes Ye s DISTRESS

17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Ye s Yes SAR

1W only

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

1W only

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 Ye s CANADIAN CG

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

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

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

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

60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

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

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

64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Duplex No Yes 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

67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Ye s No COMMERCIAL

68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Ye s No SHIP - SHIP

69 156.475 156.475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Ye s COMMERCIAL

70 156.525 156.525 S Digital S elective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC

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

72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes 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 Yes PORT OPS

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 Yes Ye s 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

1W only

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.

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. 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.

Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.

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

C-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels

CH RX (MHz) TRAFFIC TYPE NAME REMARK

WX01 162.550 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only

WX02 162.400 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only

WX03 162.475 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only

WX04 162.425 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only

WX05 162.450 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only

WX06 162.500 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only

WX07 162.525 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX 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 RX only

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Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts

D-1 EU International Channel Chart

CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE 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 Ye s 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 Ye s SHIP-SHIP

10 156.500 156.500 S Inter-ship Yes Ye s SHIP-SHIP

11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

13 156.650 156.650 S

14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

15 156.750 156.750 S Inter-ship Yes Ye s PORT OPS

16 156.800 156.800 S

17 156.850 156.850 S Inter-ship Yes Ye s 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

SHIP TO

SHIP

Yes No SAFET Y COM

Yes Ye s DISTRESS

NAME TAG REMARK

SHORE

1W only

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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 Ye s No PORT OPS

69 156.475 156.475 S Inter-ship Yes Ye s SHIP-SHIP

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

71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

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

73 156.675 156.675 S Inter-ship Yes Ye s SHIP-SHIP

74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

75 156.775 156.775 S Port Operations Ye s Yes PORT OPS

76 156.825 156.825 S Port Operations Ye s 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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D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specific table - ATIS ON

For speciﬁc channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities.

CH SPECIFIC FOOT-

NOTES

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 selec tive 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 traﬃc -sys tems by traﬃc centres.

2 In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for an other service

category 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 Administra tions 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 ﬁrst 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

participating 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

concerning 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 identiﬁ 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

capable 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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D-3 Special Channels 2

CH SEND

(MHz)

00 1156.000 156.000 UK Coast Guard Users Yes Yes UK COAST GRD

M1 157.425 157.850 UK Marina Channel M1 Yes Ye s UK MARINA

M2 161.425 161.425 UK Marina Channel M2 Yes Ye s UK MARINA

31 157.550 162.150 INT’L, Duplex (Holland) No Yes NL MARINA

96H 162.425 162.425 INT’L (Belgium) No Ye s BEL G MARINA

L1 155.500 155.500 INT’L (Skandinavia) Yes No LEISURE 1

L2 155.525 155.525 INT’L (Skandinavia) Ye s No LEISURE 2

L3 155.650 155.650 INT’L (Skandinavia– not in Denmark) Yes No LEISURE3

F1 155.625 155.625 INT’L (Skandinavia) Ye s No FISHING 1

F2 155.775 155.775 INT’L (Skandinavia) Ye s No FISHING 2

F3 155.825 155.825 INT’L (Skandinavia) call back Ye s No FISHING 3

AIS1 161.975 161.975 AIS1 ----- ----- -----

AIS2 162.025 162.025 AIS2 ----- ----- -----

RECEIVE

(MHz)

TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP

TO SHIP

SHIP TO

SHORE

NAME TAG

Note:

1. Lightly Shaded Simplex channel CH00 is only available in the UK to Coast Guard users

with written authorization.

2. The special channels above maybe ﬁtted to your radio. These are only licensed for use in

the country indicated. No attempt should be made to use them in any other country.

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

PL - Poland

PT - Portugal

RO - Romania

SK - Slovakia

SI - Slovenia

ES - Spain

SE - Sweden

CH - Switzerland

TR - Turkey

UK - United Kingdom

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Appendix E - MMSI, FCC and License Information

You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your radio before you can 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 this radio. You may also need an individual operator’s license.

Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio

To enable the DSC functions in this radio:

• Enter your valid MMSI: MENU > DSC SETUP > USER MMSI

• Ensure DSC is turned ON: MENU > DSC SETUP > DSC FUNC

This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (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. Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

FCC and IC RF Emissions Notice

This radio transceiver when transmitting emits Radio Frequency energy. The FCC and IC have developed

guidelines for RF exposure safety. The antenna should be mounted in such a way that it maintains a

separation distance as described in the table below from the user or bystanders when transmitting:

communications authorities before operating DSC functions.

FCC Compliance

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the factory customer service department for help.

Separation distance: Antenna system gain:

35 inches (89 cm) 3 dBi

25 inches (63 cm) 0 dBi

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Notes:

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1177

Lowrance LINK-5 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Section 1 - General Information

1-1 Features

1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio

1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus

1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data

1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings

1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions

Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU)

2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu)

2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST)

2-2-1 Add an Entry

2-2-2 Edit an Entry

2-2-3 Delete an Entry

2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST)

2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity

2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity

2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST)

2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level

2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)

2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)

2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET)

2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT)

2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY)

2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display)

2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)

2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT)

2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR)

2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET)

Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)

3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)

3-2 Channel (UIC)

3-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)

3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP)

3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER)

3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE)

3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT)

3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT)

Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP)

4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options

4-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI)

4-2-1 Enter your MMSI

4-2-2 View your MMSI

4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP)

4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP)

4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details

4-3-3 Delete a Group

4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY)

4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality

4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI

4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI

4-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC)

4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC)

4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY)

4-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH)

4-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)

4-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT)

Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls

5-1 What is DSC?

5-2 Sending DSC calls

5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL)

5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call

5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV)

5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL)

5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP)

5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS)

5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG)

5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG)

5-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL)

5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST)

5-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST)

5-3 Receiving DSC Calls

5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)

5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)

5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)

5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)