Lowrance electronic LVR-250 User Manual

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LVR-250

VHF Radio

Installation and Operation

Instructions

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Tulsa, OK USA 74128-2486

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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.

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Installation ........................................................................................................6

Installation Options ..................................................................................................................................6

Location Requirements ...........................................................................................................................6

Checklist........................................................................................................................................................7

Gimbal Installation ....................................................................................................................................8

Change the Viewing Angle ....................................................................................................................8

Recessed Installation ................................................................................................................................ 8

Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount ..........................................................................................9

Fix the DSC label ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Connect the Radio Cables ................................................................................................................... 10

Set Up the Radio .....................................................................................................................................11

Enter Your User MMSI ............................................................................................................................ 11

The Completed Installation ................................................................................................................12

Notes: .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Section 1 - General Information .....................................................................14

1-1 Features .............................................................................................................................................. 14

1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio .................................................................................. 15

1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus ....................................................................................... 15

1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data .............................................................................................15

1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings ......................................................................................................15

1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions .......................................................................................... 17

Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) ................................................................20

2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) ...................................................................................................... 20

2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) .................................................................................. 21

2-2-1 Add an Entry ....................................................................................................................................................21

2-2-2 Edit an Entry .....................................................................................................................................................21

2-2-3 Delete an Entry ...............................................................................................................................................22

2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) ........................................................................... 22

2-3-1 Set Distance Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................22

2-3-2 Set Local Sensitivity .....................................................................................................................................22

2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) ..................................................... 22

2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level .......................................................................................................................23

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level ..................................................................................................................................23

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2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) ................................................................................................. 23

2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) ..................................................................23

2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) .......................................................................................................................24

2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) .............................................................................................24

2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) .............................................................................................25

2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display) ................................................................................................25

2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)..............................................................................25

2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) .....................................................................................................................26

2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) .......................................................................................................26

2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) ............................................................................................. 26

Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ................................................27

3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ........................................................................................... 27

3-2 Channel (UIC) .................................................................................................................................... 27

3-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)........................................................................................................ 28

3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP) ...................................................... 28

3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) ....................................................................... 28

3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) ...............................................................................29

3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) .......................................................................................................... 29

3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) ....................................................................................................... 29

Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) ........................................................30

4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options .......................................................................................................... 30

4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) ........................................................................................ 30

4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) ...................................................................................31

4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ...........................................................................................................31

4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details .........................................................................................................................31

4-3-3 Delete a Group ...............................................................................................................................................32

4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ........................................................................... 32

4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality.................................................................................................. 32

4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI ...............................................................................................................33

4-5-2 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) LVR-250 EU ONLY ....................................................33

4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) ...................................................................................34

4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) ........................................................................ 34

Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................35

5-1 What is DSC? ..................................................................................................................................... 35

5-2 Sending DSC calls ...........................................................................................................................35

5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (Individual) ..........................................................................................................36

5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call ..............................................................................................................................36

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5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ...............................................37

5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST) .............................................................................37

5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP) .................................................................................................................................37

5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) ..........................................................................................................................38

5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG).....................................................................................................38

5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DIST LOG) .............................................................................................39

5-2-9 Call distress relay using the Distress Log (DIST LOG)...............................................................39

5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ................................................................40

5-3 Receiving DSC Calls ........................................................................................................................ 41

5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ............................................................................................41

5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ..................................................................................................41

5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ..........................................................................................................42

5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH) ....................................................................................42

5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) .................................................................................42

Section 6 - Distress Calls ..................................................................................43

6-1 Sending a Distress Call .................................................................................................................. 43

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 44

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (

DISTRESS ACK

) or Relay ...................................................... 44

Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................45

Appendix B - Troubleshooting

Appendix C - VHF Marine Channel Charts

C-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 48

Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................49

C-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 50

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................51

C-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 52

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................53

C-4 WEATHER Channels ........................................................................................................................ 54

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Appendix D - EU Inland Waterway Channels ................................................55

D-1 Special Channels 2 ........................................................................................................................ 58

Appendix E - MMSI and License Information ..................................................59

FCC Compliance .........................................................................................................................................................59

Navico Full Two-Year Lowrance VHF Warranty ..............................................60

How to Obtain Service

..................................................................................... 61

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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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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.

Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio1.

Power supply cable with in built 7 Amp 2. fuse

External speaker connection cable with white (+) wire and black (-) wire

GPS connection cable

Two mounting knobs5.

Microphone bulkhead mount6.

Four self-tapping screws for the 7. mounting gimbal

Four ﬂat screws for the mounting gimbal

Four spring washers for the mounting gimbal

10.

Four plain washers for the mounting gimbal

11.

Four nuts for the mounting gimbal

Two self-tapping screws for the 12. microphone bulkhead mount

13.

Two ﬂat screws for the microphone bulkhead mount

14.

Two spring washers for the microphone bulkhead mount

15.

Two plain washers for the microphone bulkhead mount

16.

Two nuts for the microphone bulkhead mount

17.

Four M5x32 screws for recessed installation

18.

Four nuts for the recessed installation

Not pictured: Two plastic stoppers for the recessed installation. Installation template. One 7 Amp spare fuse in case of accidental reverse of battery polarity. Base unit and microphone. Protective cover.

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Gimbal Installation

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

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.

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.

Slide the radio into the mounting gimbal.

Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them suﬃciently to hold 5. 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:

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

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

Recessed Installation

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

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

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

  MM

  MM

  MM

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

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

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

Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount

Hold the microphone bulkhead mount at the 1. 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.

Drill the two pilot screw holes where marked.

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

Hang the microphone on its mount.

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Fix the DSC label

CAUTION

A DSC warning label is supplied with the LVR-250. To comply with FCC regulations, this

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

trols of this Lowrance 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:

1. For connection to GPS device via NMEA. See the following table

GPS/COM connector.

for wiring and color codes. (If you’re not using this, be sure to put the protective cap securely over the connector to protect it from moisture and dust.)

2. Plug the external speaker cable jack into the connector

External Speaker connector.

BEFORE powering on the radio. Use a 4 Ohm 4 Watt external speaker.

3. Connect this to the Positive (+) battery terminal. Check that a 10 Amp

Red Power wire.

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

4. Connect this to the Negative (-) battery terminal.

Black Power wire.

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

ANT.

and connected before operating the LVR-250 radio. Consult your dealer for advice if necessary.

6. A ground connection is not usually required.

GND.

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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 6 Black 7 Blue 8 Grey

IN (+) (From ) OUT (-) (Ground)

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 LVR-250.

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.

Enter Your User MMSI

Refer to 4.2 Enter your user MMSI.

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The Completed Installation

VHF Antenna

Antenna connection cable

Base unit with

microphone

GPS product

External speaker

Fuse

on Red

power

cable

External speaker

connection

cable

Black

power

cable

Battery

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Notes:

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Section 1 - General Information

1-1 Features

Congratulations on your purchase of a Lowrance LVR-250 marine band VHF radio. It 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•

Top centred PTT button for comfortable left- or right-handed use•

Powerful 4 W external audio output•

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

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

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

PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility•

In addition, the LVR-250 US/EU models also provide:

DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101/Class D Standards. LVR-250 • US only.

DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets EC Class D Standards. LVR-250 EU only.•

DIS TRESS call button to automa tically transmit the MMSI and positi on 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. LVR-250 US only.•

ATIS facility for inland waterways. LVR-250 EU only.•

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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.

1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus

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

Rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the microphone 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Symbol Meaning

TX Transmitting.

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

WX Weather channel. LVR-250 US only.

WX ALT Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound. LVR-250 US only.

BUSY Receiver busy with an incoming signal.

PRI Priority channel is selected.

D 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.

X Channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation.

B A Channel suﬃx, if applicable.

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

ATIS LVR-250 EU only, and enabled for radios in European inland waterways.

A typical operational display is shown here.

The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown.

A transmission on Channel 16 is being made at high power using the International channel bank.

Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel. It is also set as favourite channel 1.

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.

Key Function

VOL/PWR Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a

SQL Squelch or Threshold Level. Sets the threshold level for the minimum

In areas of high noise (eg close to large cities) reception may improve if

16/9 Priority Channel. Also on the microphone. Press to cancel all other

The default is Channel 16. To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold

16 Priority Channel. LVR-250 EU only. Also on the microphone. Press to

comfortable volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if connected.

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.

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

modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel.

down 16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed.

cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel. Channel 16, on high power. Press again to return to your original channel.

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WX Weather Channel. LVR-250 US only. 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 microphone 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 1050Hz 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.

H/L Transmission Power. (Located on the microphone). High (HI) 25W or Low

(LO) 1W. 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 power transmission setting is incorrect.

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

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

3CH Three Favourite Channels. Also on the microphone. 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 and release SCAN. If you want to scan all three favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press and hold SCAN.

To add a favourite channel for the ﬁrst time, select that channel then hold

3CH to store it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favourite channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively.

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

CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them.

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

the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears oﬀ the LCD.

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 every 1.5 seconds.

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

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

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

in ALL SCAN mode and resume the scan. An X is shown on the screen to

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designate a skipped channel. Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel.

Press SCAN to stop at the current channel.

PUSH TO SELECT Enter (ENT). Use ENT when navigating menus, to conﬁrm entries and edits.

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.

CALL Radio and DSC Call Menu. Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make

DSC calls. See Section 6.

MENU DSC Setup Menu. Press to enter the DSC Setup Menu and to customize

your radio. See Section 2-5.

DISTRESS Send DSC Distress Call. See Section 6.

PTT Press To Talk. (located on the microphone). 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 minutes and sound the error beeps.

Rotary knob Channel Select. Turn to select a channel. The current channel is shown

on the LCD in BIG digits an A or B designator suﬃx (if applicable) in small letters below the channel number. (See appendix C for a listing of channel frequencies).

Push to activate the ENT function.

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

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

+ / - Channel Select. (Located on the microphone). 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 listing of channel charts.

Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu selection and

for alphanumeric entry. Press + or - to scroll the cursor up or down 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.

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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 MENU key:

USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY ATIS MMSI ATIS FUNC DSC FUNC LL REPLY

Maintain your buddy list.

See Section 2-2.

Set radio sensitivity.

See Section 2-3.

Set backlight level.

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.

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

Radio Setup Menu.

See Section 3.

Turn the GPS Simulator on/oﬀ.

See Section 2-6.

Reset factory settings.

See Section 2-7.

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

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2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST)

Use the Buddy List to store the names and associated MMSIs of 20

MENU SELECT >BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT

The following sections show to use BUDDY LIST to add, edit, and

Section 5 explains how to call a buddy.

2-2-1 Add an Entry

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

delete entries on your buddy list.

BUDDY LIST >MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM

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

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

Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name (this must be numeric) then press ENT.

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.

ENTER NAME –––––––––––– ENTER MMSI –––––––––

ENTER NAME BOB ENTER MMSI 123456789

BOB 123456789 >STORE CANCEL

2-2-2 Edit an Entry

BUDDY LIST >MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Select DELETE then select YES.3.

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

BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX >TOM

TOM EDIT >DELETE

DELETE BUDDY TOM >YES NO

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 Distance 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.

Select LOCAL/DIST then select DIST. 1.

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

Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL.3.

Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting. 4. 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 and the

MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST >BACKLIGHT

The microphone keypad backlighting is either ON or OFF.

CONTRAST

Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD.

keypad at a comfortable level.

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2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level

BACKLIGHT

LO HI

Note: The DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched oﬀ.

Select BACKLIGHT.1.

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

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

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level

CONTRAST

LO HI

Select CONTRAST.1.

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

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

Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL. 1.

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

Press ENT when all the information is correct. 3.

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

MANUAL LL ––’ ––’ ––––N ––’ ––’ ––––W MAN ––:––UTC

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2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET)

C D F

STANDARD TIME ZONES

Corrected to February 2008

Zone boundaries are approxima e

Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), usually one hour in advance of Standard

Time, is kept in some places

Map outline © Mountain High Maps

Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office

B B

‡

0°

30°E

60°E

90°E

120°E

150°E

30°W

60°W

90°W

120°W

150°W

180°

M Y

†

International Date Line

WORLD MAP OF TIME ZONES

H I I* K K*

8 9 9 30 10 10 30

L L* M M* M†

11 11 30 12 13 1

V V* W X Y

9 9 30 10 11 12

hmm

Z A B C C* D

1 2 3 3 30

E E* F F* G

5 30 6 6 30 7

30 5

N O P P* Q

1 2 3 3 30

Q* R S T U

30 5 6 7 8

Standard Time Universal Time value from table

No S andard Time legally adopted

‡

Universal Time Standard Time value from table

m m

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 DISPLY

Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

Select TIME OFFSET to enter the diﬀerence between UTC and local time. Half hour 2. 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.

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

Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format.

GPS/DATA MANUAL >SETTING

SETTING TIME OFFSET >TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY

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TIME OFFSET >+01:30

02:30PM LOC

TIME FORMAT >12 Hr 24 Hr 07:15AM LOC

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Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.1.

Select TIME FORMAT.2.

Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and 3. so 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:

SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT >TIME DISPLY

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

TIME DISPLY ON >OFF

Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

Select TIME DISPLAY.2.

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

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:

SETTING TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY >LL DISPLAY

LL DISPLAY ON >OFF

Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

Select LL DISPLAY.2.

Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as 3. 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.

Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

SETTING TIME DISPLY 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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Select COG/SOG.2.

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

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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.

SETTING LL DISPLY COG/SOG >GPS ALERT

GPS ALERT >ON OFF

Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

Select GPS ALERT.2.

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

2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR)

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

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

MENU SELECT DSC SETUP RADIO SETUP >GPS SIM

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

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.

2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET)

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

MENU SELECT RADIO SETUP GPS SIM >RESET

Select RESET. The radio asks for conﬁrmation.

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

RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE >YES NO

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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 the operation of Dual or Tri watch scanning.

See section 3-6.

Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ). LVR-250 US only. See section 3-7.

Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio and any other instruments. See section 3-8.

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

3-2 Channel (UIC)

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.

RADIO SETUP >UIC CH NAME RING VOLUME

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 BEEP VOLUME

EDIT CH NAME TELEPHONE

Select RADIO SETUP, then CH NAME.

Use + or - to step through the channels with their name tags until you see the channel 2. 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.

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.

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

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

CH NAME TELEPHONE

EDIT CH NAME PHONE1 >YES NO

TELEPHONE >EDIT DELETE

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

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

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

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

RING VOLUME >HIGH LOW

KEY BEEP >HIGH LOW OFF

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 VOLUME KEY BEEP >INT SPEAKER

INT SPEAKER >ON OFF

Select RADIO SETUP, then INT 1. SPEAKER.

Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) then

2. press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE)

If you have LVR-250 EU, watch mode is similar to a dual watch, scanning between the priority channel and the working channel. CH16 is the priority channel, however if you have LVR-250 US 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:

Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH

RADIO SETUP BEEP VOLUME INT SPEAKER >WATCH MODE

WATCH MODE >ONLY 16CH 16CH+9CH

1. MODE.

Select ONLY 16CH for dual watch mode,

2. or 16CH+9CH for tri watch mode.

3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT)

LVR-250 US 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:

Select RADIO SETUP, then WX ALERT.

RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE >WX ALERT

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

WX ALERT ON >OFF

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

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.

Select RADIO SETUP, then COM PORT.

RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE WX ALERT >COM PORT

CHECKSUM ON is the usual 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).

NMEA CHECKSUM >ON OFF

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

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Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP)

USER MMSI

GROUP SETUP

INDIV REPLY

ATIS MMSI

ATIS FUNC

DSC FUNC

LL REPLY

WARNING

A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See below for instruction to Enter Your USER MMSI.

4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options

The following options are available through MENU key:

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

Enter 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.

Choose an automatic or manual response to calls. (LVR-250 US only)

See section 4-4.

Enter or change your ATIS MMSI (LVR-250 EU only)

See section 4-5.

Enable/disable the ATIS function (LVR-250 EU only)

See section 4-5.

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.

4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI)

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

DSC SETUP >USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY

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

Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI.

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

Enter your user MMSI along the dashed line. 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.

INPUT USER MMSI –––––––––

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USER MMSI 187654321 >STORE CANCEL

USER MMSI INPUT AGAIN –––––––––

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Press ENT to store your user MMSI. 3.

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

You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting USER MMSI in the main menu.

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 REPLY

Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. 1.

If this is the 2. 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.

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.

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

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

GROUP SETUP >MANUAL NEW 000000000

GROUP NAME –––––––––––– GROUP MMSI 0––––––––

FISHER1 012345678 >STORE CANCEL

4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details

GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW >FISHER1 FRIENDS1

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

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

2. character of the name.

FISHER1 >EDIT DELETE

EDIT NAME FISHER1 EDIT MMSI 012345678

FISHER2 012345678 >STORE CANCEL

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

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

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

4-3-3 Delete a Group

GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW >FISHER2 FRIENDS1

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

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

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

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

FISHER2 EDIT >DELETE

DELETE GROUP FISHER2 >YES NO

4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY)

LVR-250 US ONLY

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

An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation.

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

DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP >INDIV REPLY

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

INDIV REPLY >AUTO MANUAL

Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY.

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

4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality

LVR-250 EU ONLY

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

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

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4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI

DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY >ATIS MMSI

ATIS MMSI 923456789

An ATIS MMSI always starts with the number 9.

> STORE CANCEL

To enter or edit your ATIS MMSI:

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

INPUT ATIS MMSI > STORE CANCEL

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

Select DSC SETUP, the ATIS MMSI.1.

If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI, a dashed line appears. 2. Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line. 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, the press ENT to backup and correct the entry. If you are editing an existing ATIS MMSI, this will be displayed. Make the required changes.

Press ENT to store your user MMSI.

Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store 4. the ATIS MMSI and return to the menu.

You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSI in the main menu

4-5-2 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) LVR-250 EU ONLY

ATIS functionality will operate only after the ATIS MMSI has been entered (see previous section).

DSC SETUP INDIV REPLY ATIS MMSI >ATIS FUNC

Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS FUNC.

Select ON (on) to enable the ATIS functionality and automatically disable DSC 2. functionality. The ATIS annunciator appears on the screen.

It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. When you enable one, the other will turn OFF (oﬀ). If DSC and ATIS are both OFF (oﬀ), DSC will have to be switched ON (on) for normal DSC operation.

There are two annunciators in 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.

ATIS FUNC >ON OFF

ATIS

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4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC)

DSC functionality can be disabled but this is not recommended.

DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY >DSC FUNC

DSC FUNC >ON OFF

Select DSC SETUP, then DSC FUNC.1.

Press ENT to select ON and to operate the DSC functionality. This will automatically disable ATIS 2. functionally. The DSC annunciator appears on the screen.

There are two annunciators in 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 up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways:

Automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your

AUTO

MANUAL

Ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests.

OFF

DSC SETUP INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC >LL REPLY

buddies.

Choose whether to reply automatically or manually to any incoming buddy

polling requests.

LL REPLY >AUTO MANUAL OFF

Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY.1.

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

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Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls

INDIVIDUAL

LAST CALL

GROUP

ALL SHIPS

CALL LOG

DIST LOG

LL REQUEST

WARNING

A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).

5-1 What is DSC?

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

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

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

5-2 Sending DSC calls

DSC CALL

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

INDIVIDUAL >LAST CALL GROUP

The following options are available through CALL key:

Press CALL to show the types of DSC call that can be made. 1.

time on the screen.

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

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

Make a 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.

Request the LL position of a buddy. See Section 5-2-9.

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

DSC CALL >INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SEND?

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

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

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.

Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be 3. called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast Station, the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel.)

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.

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

INDIVIDUAL >ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING...

MANUAL MMSI 0––––––––

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAITING ACK

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SET CHANNEL

INDIV ACK 123456789 PRESS PTT ESC –> EXIT

5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call

If there is no reply to your call after one minute (UNABLE TO 6.

123456789 SEND AGAIN? >YES NO

The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call still cannot be

ACKNOWLEDGE) the radio asks if you want to retry the call (SEND AGAIN?).

Select YES and press ENT to retry the call.

placed, the radio returns to normal operation.

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

RCV: INDIV 523456789 ROUTINE ENT –> ACK

The LVR-250 EU requires the operator to manually send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio.

Press ENT to send an acknowledgement or EXIT to cancel.

The LVR-250 US will automatically send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio within 10 seconds of receiving the call.

Alternating

13 CHANNEL REQUEST

ESC –> EXIT

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

DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL >LAST CALL GROUP

This facility is useful and used frequently.

Press CALL to enter DSC mode. LAST CALL is automatically selected. Press ENT to display the contact details of the most recent incoming call. Press ENT to next screen.

Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast Station, the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel.)

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.

BOBBY D INDIV. ROUTINE 10:22 UTC

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SET CHANNEL

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SEND?

5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP)

DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL >GROUP

Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select GROUP. The radio displays the names of your 1. groups.

Select the group that you want to call (the Group MMSI must be set before making the call). Then set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

SELECT GROUP >RD GROUP GROUP #2 GROUP#3

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RD GROUP 055554444 ROUTINE >SET CHANNEL

RD GROUP 055554444 ROUTINE >SEND?

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

DSC CALL LAST CALL GROUP >ALL SHIPS

The ALL SHIPS ROUTINE call option is shown on the LVR-250 US.

Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select ALL SHIPS.

The priority is set automatically to URGENCY. However, you can select one of the 2. following call priorities:

URGENCY

SAFETY

ROUTINE Routine call (LVR-250 US only)

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

To send safety information to all other vessels in range;

Select one of the above priorities and then set the working channel, the radio asks for 3. conﬁrmation of the ALL SHIPS call. Press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

ALL SHIPS >URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE

distress situation

ALL SHIPS URGENCY >SET CHANNEL

ALL SHIPS URGENCY >SEND?

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

DSC CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS >CALL LOG

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SEND?

01 BOBBY D INDIV. ROUTINE 10:45 UTC

BOBBY D >CALL BACK DELETE

BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SET CHANNEL

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

Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select CALL LOG.

Scroll down to the desired contact details.

The radio displays the contact details for the most recent incoming call as the ﬁrst entry (01) in the call log. In the example, the contact details for the most recent call are displayed. Press ENT to advance to next screen.

Again press ENT to conﬁrm the call back, then set the working channel and press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

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

DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL LOG >DIST LOG

REBECCA T >CALL BACK DELETE RELAY

The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 10 most recent relayed Distress Calls, so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 ﬁrst, as follows:

Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select DIST LOG.

The most recently received Distress Call Is the ﬁrst entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select 2. the entry that you want to call and press ENT.

The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the ﬁrst screen shows the location and name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress, the second screen shows the nature of the emergency (if speciﬁed) and the MMSI of the vessel that relayed the Distress Call.

Select CALL BACK and press ENT, then set the channel and continue as explained in

3. Section 5-2-1.

DISTRESS 12:15 UTC 82º50.1234 N 24º45.3425 W

REBECCA T INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SET CHANNEL

Alternating

REBECCA T INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SEND?

02 REBECCA T DISTRESS PIRACY ALL RELAY

5-2-9 Call distress relay using the Distress Log (DIST LOG)

5-2-9-1 Call distress relay to individual using the Distress Log

You can make a distress relay to an individual in the log.

DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL LOG >DIST LOG

02 SAM DISTRESS FLOODING

Alternating

DISTRESS 12:05 UTC 82º50.003 N 27º45.543 W

SAM >CALL BACK DELETE RELAY

Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select DIST LOG.

Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT. The details are displayed over two 2. screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the first screen shows the location and name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress, the second screen shows the nature of the emergency (if specified) and the MMSI of the vessel that relayed the Distress Call.

RELAY >INDIV RELAY ALL RELAY

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INDIV RELAY >MANUAL NEW SAM BOBY

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Again press, ENT, then select RELAY.3.

Press ENT, the arrow is printing <INDIV RELAY>.4.

Press ENT, the INDIV RELAY menu appears, which displays the buddy entries you have 5. saved and <MANUAL NEW> for manual number entr y.

Set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.

5-2-9-2 Call distress relay to all ship using the Distress Log

To make a distress relay to all ship in the log.

DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL LOG

02 SAM DISTRESS FLOODING

>DIST LOG

SAM >CALL BACK DELETE RELAY

Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select DIST LOG.

RELAY >INDIV RELAY ALL RELAY

600000201 IN DISTRESS RELAY TO: ALL

Alternating

DISTRESS 12:05 UTC 82º50.003 N 27º45.543 W

600000201 IN DISTRESS RELAY >SEND?

Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT. The details are displayed over two 2. screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds.

Again press, ENT, then select RELAY. Then select ALL RELAY.

Press ENT, two alternating screens are displaying, and again press ENT to send out the 4.

call.

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

DSC CALL CALL LOG DIST LOG >LL REQUEST

SAM LL REQUEST

AWAITING ACK

The working channel name is displayed while the radio waits for an acknowledgement

LL REQUEST >SAM TOM BUDDY #3

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

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

press ENT to send the request. (See Section 5-3-5 for the acknowledgement.)

from your buddy. If there is no reply after 1 minute 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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5-3 Receiving DSC Calls

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

DISTRESS

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)

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

14 CHANNEL REQUEST ACCEPT –> ENT ESC –> EXIT

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

See Section 6.

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

ALL SHIPS

Alternating

When you receive notiﬁcation of an ALL SHIP call, press any key to cancel the alert. 1. Press ENT to switch to the designated working channel manually; press EXIT to return to old CH. 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.

No acknowledgement is required. Press PTT to initiate voice contact on CH16 and then switch to the designated working channel.

SAFETY FROM TOM

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

REV: INDIV TOM ROUTINE ACK –> ENT

When you receive notiﬁcation of an INDIV call, press any key to cancel the alert. The 1. radio manually selects the channel designated in the incoming call by pressing ENT key. 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.

The LVR-250 US responds automatically to acknowledge the incoming call. The LVR-250 EU responds manually.

Alternating

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14 CHANNEL REQUEST

ESC –> EXIT

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The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact on the 3. designated channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice contact instead.

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

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

When you receive notiﬁcation of a GROUP call, press any key 1.

RCV: GROUP GP: RD GROUP FISHER2

The priority level is always routine, and the group is identiﬁed

ESC –> EXIT

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

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

to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call.

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).

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

GEOGRAPHICAL ROUTINE SAM ACCEPT –> ENT

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

When you receive notiﬁcation of a GEOGRAPH call, press any key to cancel the alert. The

1. radio manually selects the channel designated in the incoming call. Press ENT.

The user MMSI or name 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.

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

Alternating

14 CHANNEL REQUEST

ESC –> EXIT

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

POSITION ACK SAM

ESC –> EXIT

When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request 1. (see Section 5-2-9), 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.

Alternating

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POSITION ACK 12:15 UTC 82º50. 1234 N 24º45.3425 W

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Section 6 - Distress Calls

WARNING

A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).

6-1 Sending a Distress Call

DISTRESS CALL >FIRE FLOODING COLLISION

Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS. 1.

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

Press the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Scroll to the category that describes your situation, then press ENT:

UNDESIGNATED Undesignated

FIRE (Fire)

FLOODING (Flooding)

COLLISION (Collision)

GROUNDING (Grounding)

LISTING (Listing)

SINKING (Sinking)

ADRIFT (Adrift)

ABANDONING (Abandoning)

PIRACY (Piracy)

OVER BOARD (Over Board)

Hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sent message (DISTRESS CALL SENT!) on the screen. The whole display starts to ﬂash and beep loudly.

The distress call repeats ﬁve times continuously. It then repeats randomly every 3.5 to

4.5 minutes until a distress acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) is received from a search and rescue authority or until you cancel the distress call manually.

DISTRESS CALL >PIRACY HOLD DISTRESS 2 SECONDS..

DISTRESS CALL SENT! WAIT.. PRESS EXIT TO CANCEL...

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The radio selects CH16 automatically so that you can hear any incoming voice contacts from search and rescue authorities or other vessels within range.

Press EXIT if you need to cancel the distress call. This is the only key that operates in distress mode.

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)

123456789 10:15 UTC 82º50.1789 N 24º45.3425 W

An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key to cancel the 1. alert. You do not need to send an acknowledgement.

The radio automatically selects CH16 and displays the details of the distress call on the screen. Press PTT to establish voice contact.

The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the ﬁrst screen shows the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if speciﬁed), the second screen shows 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.

The LVR-250 is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel transmitting the Distress Call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m (60ft).

Alternating

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (

FLOODING 102547813 82º50.1234 N 24º45.3425 W

An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received. Press any key to cancel the alert.

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

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

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

Alternating

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123456789 DISTRESS FLOODING ESC –> EXIT

DISTRESS ACK

DISTRESS RELAY FROM: SAM ESC –> EXIT

) or Relay

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Appendix A - Technical Specications

LOWRANCE LVR-250

GENERAL

Power Supply: 13.6V DC.

Current drain:

Transmit 6 A at 25 W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx

Receive Less than 250mA in standby

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

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

PHYSICAL

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

matrix FSTN

Contrast and

Dimming control: Yes

Antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm)

Temperature Range: -20ºC to +50ºC (-4ºF to 120ºF) -

-15ºC to +55ºC (5ºF to 130ºF) -

Waterproof: JIS-7

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

Weight: 1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) - without microphone

Frequency stability: +/- 10ppm

Frequency control: PLL

GPS/NMEA input: Yes

Comm. port: 4800 baud NMEA 0183

DSC: Yes

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).

FEATURES

Flush Mount kit Yes

Dust cover: Yes

LVR-250 US only

LVR-250 EU onl

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Local/Distant control: Yes

Position polling: Yes

Group Call: Yes

Call logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress

DSC mode: SC101 (USA)

Class D (Europe)

Channel Naming: Yes

Tri watch, Favourite

channel scan, All scan: Yes

User programmable

MMSI: Yes

MMSI and NAME

directory: Yes - 20 numbers & group

TRANSMITTER

Frequency: 156.025 - 157.425MHz

Output power: 25 W / 1 W selectable

Transmitter protection: Open / short circuit of antenna

Max Freq deviation: +/- 5kHz

Spurious & harmonics: better than 2.5µ W

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

RECEIVER

Frequency: 156.025 - 163.275 MHz

12dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.25uV (distant) / 2.5uV (local) for LVR-250 US

0.25uV (distant) / 0.8uV (local) for LVR-250 EU

20db SINAD sensitivity: 0.35uV

Adjacent CH selectivity: more than 65db

Spurious response: more than 65 db

Intermodulation

Rejection ratio: more than 65 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

Compass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5’)

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix B - Troubleshooting

The transceiver will not power up.1.

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

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

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

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

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

The power wires may have been reversed.

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

wire is connected to the negative battery terminal.

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

Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver.

Re-route the power cables away from the engine.

Add a noise suppressor to the power cable.b.

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

No sound from the external speaker.4.

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

Check the soldering of the external speaker cable.b.

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

The antenna may be faulty.

Test the transceiver with a diﬀerent antenna.

Have the antenna checked out.b.

Battery symbol is displayed.6.

The power supply is too low or too high.

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

Check the alternator on the vessel.b.

No position information is displayed.7.

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

Check that the GPS cable is physically connected.

Check the polarity of the GPS cable.b.

Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800 and c. parity should be set to NONE.

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Appendix C - VHF Marine Channel Charts

C-1 International Channel Chart

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

01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

04 156.200 160.800 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OP

05 156.250 160.850 D Port Operations, Selected VTS

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY

07 156.350 160.950 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

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

09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, Selected VTS

13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety

14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, Selected VTS

15 156.750 156.750 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety,

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 Commercial No Yes SHIP - SHORE

20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

22 157.100 161.700 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

61 156.075 160.675 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

Areas

(bridge-to bridge)

Areas

and Calling

SHIP TO

SHIP

No Yes PORT OPS/VTS

Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS

Yes No BRIDGE COM

Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS

Yes Yes 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 Yes TELEPHONE

65 156.275 160.875 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

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

68 156.425 156.425 S B oat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP

69 156.475 156.475 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

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

71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

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

73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

77 156.875 156.875 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP - SHIP

78 156.925 161.525 D Non-Commercial No Yes SHIP - SHORE

79 156.975 161.575 D Commercial No Yes SHIP - SHORE

80 157.025 161.625 D Commercial No Yes SHIP - SHORE

81 157.075 161.675 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

82 157.125 161.725 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE

87 157.375 157.375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

88 157.425 157.425 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

Special Notes on International Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1W) only.

. LOW POWER (1W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before

transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.

. 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 mode is not legal for use in U.S. or Canada waters.

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

SHIP

SHIP TO

SHORE

NAME TAG REMARK

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

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

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

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY

07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

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

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

16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and

Calling

Yes Yes DISTRESS

TAL

17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR

18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

19A 156.950 156.950 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

20A 157.000 157.000 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

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

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

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

24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE

25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE

26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE

27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE

28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE

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

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

64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial

Fishing

Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED

65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

RX only

1W only

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67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with

Power-up

Yes No BRIDGE COM

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 Yes COMMERCIAL

80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government, Environmental Protec-

tion Agency Operations

Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED

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

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

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

87 157.375 157.375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

88 157.425 157.425 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

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 Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS

06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY

07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes C ALLING

10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

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

13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to

bridge) 1W with power-up

Yes No BRIDGE COM

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

15 156.750 156.750 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and

Calling

Yes Yes DISTRESS

17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR

1W only

18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

20 157.000 161.600 D Canadian Coast Guard No Yes C ANADIAN CG

1W only

21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

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

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

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

23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No 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 Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED

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62A 156.125 156.125 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes 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 Yes UNAUTHORIZED

65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS

67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Yes No COMMERCIAL

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

69 156.475 156.475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

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

71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE

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

73 156.675 156.675 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

74 156.725 156.725 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes 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 Yes COMMERCIAL

80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL

81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government Operations Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED

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

83 157.175 161.775 D Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG

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

87 157.375 157.375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

88 157.425 157.425 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS

1W only

Special Notes on 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 WEATHER Channels

CH RX (MHz) TRAFFIC TYPE NAME REMARK

WX01 162.550 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX02 162.400 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX03 162.475 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX04 162.425 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX05 162.450 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX06 162.500 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX07 162.525 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

WX08 161.650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only

WX09 161.775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only

WX10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

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Appendix D - EU Inland Waterway Channels

Country Specic table

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 selective calling for distress, safety and calling

11 156.55 156.55 x

71 156.575 156.575 x

12 156.6 156.6 x

72 a) r) 156.625 156.625

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

TRANSMITTING

FREQUENCY (MHZ)

SHIP LAND

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76 j) d) o) 156.825 156.825 x

17 h) 156.85 156.85 x

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 catego-

ry 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-boardon 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-1 Special Channels 2

CH SEND

156.000 156.000 UK Coast Guard Users Yes Yes UK COAST GRD

M1 157.425 157.850 UK Marina Channel M1 Yes Yes UK MARINA

M2 161.425 161.425 UK Marina Channel M2 Yes Yes UK MARINA

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

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

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

L2 155.525 155.525 INT ’L (Skandinavia) Yes No LEISURE 2

L3 155.650 155.650 INT ’L (Skandinavia– not in Denmark) Yes No LE ISURE3

F1 155.625 155.625 INT ’L (Skandinavia) Yes No FISHING 1

F2 155.775 155.775 INT ’L (Skandinavia) Yes No FISHING 2

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

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

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

(MHz)

RECEIVE

(MHz)

TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP

TO SHIP

SHIP TO

SHORE

NAME TAG

Note:

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

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.

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Appendix E - MMSI and License Information

You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your LVR-250 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer.

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

Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the LVR-250. You may also need an individual operator’s license.

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

FCC Compliance

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 reason-

able 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 communica-

tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-

lation. 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:

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.•

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Navico Full Two-Year Lowrance VHF Warranty

“We,” “our,” or “us” refers to NAVICO, the manufacturer of this Lowrance VHF product. “You” or “your” refers to the ﬁrst person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use.

We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to this product’s written speciﬁcations, all for two (2) years from the date of original purchase by you. Battery Packs and accessory items have a one (1) year warranty. WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT. Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship, or any non-conformity with the product’s written speciﬁcations, occurred within two years from the date of your original purchase, which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip. Any such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity which occurs within two years from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product, at our option, within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product. If such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us, you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product. THIS REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND (AS JUST DESCRIBED) IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT, MALFUNCTION, OR NON-CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER. WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the product has been connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product; (3) when any serial number has been eﬀaced, altered, or removed; or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner’s manual for the product.

We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

REMINDER: You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required.

NAVICO, 12000 E. SKELLY DRIVE, TULSA, OK 74128, (800) 324-1356

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How to Obtain Service

In the USA

We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance replacement parts. If you’re in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number:

800-324-1356

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F

Lowrance Electronics may ﬁnd it necessary to change or end our shipping policies, regulations, and special oﬀers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice.

In Canada

If you’re in Canada and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number:

800-661-3983

905-629-1614 (not toll-free)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F

Outside Canada and the USA

If you have technical, return or repair questions, contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit. To locate an Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site or consult your telephone directory for listings.

www.lowrance.com

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Accessory Ordering Information for all countries

To order Lowrance accessories, please contact:

Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items.

To locate an Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site or consult your telephone directory for listings.

U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129 Call 1-800-324-0045 or visit our web site www.lei-extras.com.

Canadian customers can write: Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118.

Shipping Information

If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement, you must ﬁrst receive a return authorization number from Customer Service. Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted. When shipping, were commend you do the following:

Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit.

If you are sending a check for repair, please place your check in an envelope and tape it 2. to the unit.

For proper testing, include a brief note with the product describing the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address and a day time telephone number. An e-mail address is optional but useful.

Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during shipping.

Write the Return Authorization (RA) number on the outside of the box underneath your return address.

For your security, you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier. Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit.

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