Pub. 988-0158-021
Addendum I
LVR-850 VHF Radio
This document addresses radio specifications that were not included in
the Lowrance LVR-850 VHF radio manual. These changes affect information on pages iv and 4 of the manual, part no. 988-0158-001.
Old Text on Page iv
The following paragraph on page iv of the LVR-850 VHF radio manual
has changed. The most significant change is shown in bold text.
IMPORTANT: The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 91 cm (37 inches)
from all persons (including passengers). The antenna(s) must not
exceed an antenna gain of 3 decibels (dB) and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
New Text on Page iv
The new text for page 4 of the LVR-850 radio manual is listed below.
The most significant change is shown in bold text.
IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended the antenna(s) used for this
transmitter be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 91
cm (37 inches) from all persons (including passengers). It must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. There must be at least 3 decibels (dB) gain on the
radio antenna.
Old Warning on Page 4
The following Warning on page 4 of the LVR-850 VHF Radio manual has changed.
WARNINGS:
Using an antenna with gain greater then 3 dB can damage the radio and exceed the safe exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy. Also, the energy from any VHF
radio antenna can be harmful, even one properly rated at
3 dB of gain! Do not come in contact with the antenna
while a transmission is being sent. Be sure the antenna is
installed where it is separated from people by at least 3
feet of space.
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New Warning on Page 4
The new Warning for page 4 of the LVR-850 VHF Radio manual is
listed below.
WARNING:
Energy from any VHF radio antenna can be harmful,
even one rated at 3 dB of gain! Do not come in contact
with the antenna while a transmission is being sent. Be
sure the antenna is installed where it is separated from
people by at least 3 feet of space.
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