Navico VHFLINK2 HANDHELD VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER User Manual

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Link-2
Marine Handheld VHF Radio
User Guide
ENGLISH
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Copyright © 2013 Navico
All rights reserved.
Contents
Safety and operational information..................................................................7
Important............................................................................................................................................................................8
Safety Training Information......................................................................................................................................8
Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Navico
No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or
distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance.
Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual
is strictly prohibited.
Lowrance may find it necessary to change or end policies, regulations, and
special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without warning.
All features and specifications are also subject to change without warning.
All screens in this manual are simulated.
For free owner’s manuals and the most current information on this product, its
operation and accessories, visit our web site: www.lowrance.com
Important safety information
Please read carefully before installation and use.
DANGER
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potentially hazardous situations. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
Section 1 - General information.........................................................................9
Section 2 - Controls and keys............................................................................10
2-1 Keys/Controls and functions........................................................................................................ 11
Section 3 - Operating the radio........................................................................14
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
Power On/Off.................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Squelch level........................................................................................................ 14
Volume control................................................................................................................................. 14
Channel selection........................................................................................................................... 15
Receiving and transmitting......................................................................................................... 15
Dual Watch operation.................................................................................................................... 16
3CH operation (Favorite Channel)............................................................................................ 16
3-7-1 Add a favorite channel for the first time..........................................................................................16
3-7-2 Modify or delete favorite channel.......................................................................................................16
3-8 Scan Operation................................................................................................................................ 16
3-9 Navigation mode............................................................................................................................ 17
3-10 WP select mode............................................................................................................................. 18
3-11 Plotter mode ................................................................................................................................. 18
3-12 GPS satellite mode....................................................................................................................... 19
Section 4 - Advanced setup...............................................................................20
4-1 Waypoint............................................................................................................................................. 21
4-1-1 Add a new waypoint....................................................................................................................................21
4-1-2 Edit a waypoint................................................................................................................................................22
4-1-3 Delete a waypoint.........................................................................................................................................23
4-1-4 Set a route to a stored waypoint.........................................................................................................24
4-2 Backlight adjustment.................................................................................................................... 24
4-3 Lamp timer........................................................................................................................................ 24
4-4 Buddy list (Manage your buddy list)......................................................................................... 25
4-4-1 Add a new buddy name............................................................................................................................25
4-4-2 Edit a buddy name........................................................................................................................................26
4-4-3 Delete a buddy name.................................................................................................................................26
4-5 Contrast adjustment...................................................................................................................... 27
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4-6 GPS/DATA ........................................................................................................................................... 27
4-6-1 Manual (Manually enter your position and UTC time)............................................................28
4-6-2 Settings: LL display (Show or hide your position)......................................................................28
4-6-3 Settings: Time display (Show or hide the time)...........................................................................29
4-6-4 Time offset (Local time)..............................................................................................................................29
4-6-5 Settings: Time format (12 or 24 hour clock)...................................................................................30
4-6-6 Settings: COG/SOG (Course & speed display options)............................................................31
4-6-7 GPS alert..............................................................................................................................................................31
4-6-8 Turn GPS ENABLE on/off............................................................................................................................32
4-6-9 Set Magnetic Variation (MAG VAR)......................................................................................................32
4-7 Radio setup........................................................................................................................................ 33
4-7-1 Channel Bank selection (UIC).................................................................................................................33
4-7-2 Channel name editing (CH NAME).....................................................................................................33
4-7-3 Ring volume adjustment (RING VOLUME)......................................................................................34
4-7-4 Beep volume adjustment (KEY BEEP)................................................................................................34
4-7-5 Select unit (UNITS).........................................................................................................................................34
4-7-6 Set the Priority channel (WATCH MODE).........................................................................................35
4-7-7 Weather alerts (WX ALERT)......................................................................................................................35
4-7-8 Set NMEA output (NMEA OUT).............................................................................................................35
4-7-9 Favourite Channel Setup (FAV CH SETUP)......................................................................................36
4-8 DSC setup ......................................................................................................................................... 37
4-8-1 Enter or check your user MMSI (USER MMSI)................................................................................37
4-8-2 Maintain groups (GROUP SETUP).........................................................................................................38
4-8-2-1 Enter your groups............................................................................................................................. 38
4-8-2-2 Edit groups........................................................................................................................................... 39
4-8-2-3 Delete a group................................................................................................................................... 39
4-8-3 Response to individual calls (INDIV REPLY)....................................................................................40
4-8-4 Enable DSC functionality (DSC SELECT)..........................................................................................40
4-8-5 Response type to LL polling calls (LL REPLY)...............................................................................40
4-8-6 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH).........................................................................41
4-8-7 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)..................................................................................................................42
4-8-8 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT)....................................................................................................42
4-9 ATIS SETUP (EU only)...................................................................................................................... 43
4-9-1 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI)..................................................................................43
4-9-2 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT)...........................................................................................44
4-10 Get Buddy ...................................................................................................................................... 44
4-11 Track log............................................................................................................................................ 45
4-12 Erase track........................................................................................................................................ 45
4-13 Reset (Reset to factory defaults).............................................................................................. 45
Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls...................................................46
5-1 What is DSC?..................................................................................................................................... 46
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5-1-1 Maritime mobile service identity.........................................................................................................46
5-1-2 How can I obtain a MMSI number?....................................................................................................46
5-2 DSC call types................................................................................................................................... 47
5-3 Send an Individual call (INDIVIDUAL)....................................................................................... 48
5-4 Reply to the Last Call (LAST CALL)............................................................................................. 49
5-5 Send a Group call (GROUP)........................................................................................................... 49
5-6 Send an All Ships call (ALL SHIPS).............................................................................................. 50
5-7 Reply to a call in your Call Log (CALL LOG)............................................................................ 51
5-8 Reply to a call in your Distress Log (DISTRESS LOG)............................................................ 52
5-9 Request the LL position of a buddy (LL REQUEST)............................................................. 53
5-10 Track your buddy request (TRACK BUDDY).......................................................................... 53
5-10-1 Add or delete a buddy (TRACKLIST)................................................................................................53
5-10-2 Select your TRACK BUDDY.....................................................................................................................54
5-10-3 Set the time interval of tracking........................................................................................................54
5-10-4 Start tracking..................................................................................................................................................54
5-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST)............................................................................................... 55
5-11-1 Send a DSC TEST call.................................................................................................................................55
5-11-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK)...........................................55
5-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call..............................................................................56
5-12 View User MMSI and GPS information................................................................................... 56
5-14 Receiving DSC Calls...................................................................................................................... 57
5-15 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS).................................................................................. 57
5-16 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)....................................................................................... 58
5-17 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP).............................................................................................. 58
5-18 Receiving a Geographic Area Call (GEOGRAPH)................................................................. 59
5-19 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)........................................................................ 59
Section 6 - Distress calls....................................................................................60
6-1 Send a Distress call.......................................................................................................................... 60
8-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)........................................................................................ 61
8-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships (DISTRESS
REL)............................................................................................................................................................... 62
8-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)...................................................................... 63
Section 7 - Installation Instructions.................................................................64
7-1 Batteries and charger ................................................................................................................... 64
7-1-1 Installing the battery pack......................................................................................................................64
7-1-2 Initial charge....................................................................................................................................................64
7-1-3 GPS connector.................................................................................................................................................65
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7-1-4 Mounting battery charger to flat surface......................................................................................66
7-1-5 Mounting battery charger and bracket onto wall...................................................................66
7-2 Installing the belt clip.................................................................................................................... 67
7-3 Installing and removing the antenna...................................................................................... 68
Appendix A - Technical specifications.............................................................69
A-1 General:...................................................................................................................................................................69
A-2 Receiver:.................................................................................................................................................................69
A-3 Transmitter: ..........................................................................................................................................................69
A-4 GPS and Navigation:.......................................................................................................................................70
A-5 Digital Selective Calling (DSC):...................................................................................................................70
A-6 Standards:...............................................................................................................................................................70
Appendix B - Frequency charts.........................................................................71
International marine channels............................................................................................................................71
Special notes on international channel usage.........................................................................................72
USA channel chart......................................................................................................................................................73
Special notes on usa channel usage...............................................................................................................74
CANADA channel chart...........................................................................................................................................75
Special notes on canada channel usage......................................................................................................76
Weather channels.......................................................................................................................................................77
Appendix C - EU inland waterway channels ...................................................78
Special channels 2 .....................................................................................................................................................81
Countries of Intended use in the EU:..............................................................................................................81
Safety and operational information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC regulations require that members of the general public should not be exposed
to excessive levels of radio frequency radiation. To comply with the specified limits it
is recommended that this radio is operated in such a manner as to limit transmission
to no more than five minutes in any half hour period and that the antenna is kept at
least 8 inches from any part of the body during transmission.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using
an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain
de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité
nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use this instrument in such a manner
that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.
Lowrance disclaims all liability for any use of this product in a way that may cause
accidents, damage or that may violate the law.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other
information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been
translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between
any Translation of Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation
will be the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the Link-2 radio at the time of printing. Lowrance reserves the
right to make changes to specifications without notice
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This radio transmitter Link-2 (IC:4697A-LINK2) has been approved by Industry Canada
to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain
and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that
type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio Link-2 (IC:4697A-LINK2) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada
pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayantun gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont
strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
Antenna type: Flexible with SMA type connection supplied with the radio.
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Important
Section 1 - General information
1.
DSC functions will not operate until you have entered your user MMSI.
2.
The radio channels installed into the radio may vary from country to country, depending
upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations.
3.
Lowrance recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your
country before using the radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper
radio installation and usage practices.
•
Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD
•
Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night time use
This 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..
•
Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7
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GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display
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Built-in GPS sensor
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Choice of High or Low (5 W or 1 W) transmission power
4.
Safety Training Information
Congratulations on your purchase of this handheld VHF marine radio Link-2, designed
and built using superior technology and craftsmanship. It provides the following useful
features:
•
Special CH16 key for quick access to the priority (international distress) channel
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm)
away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head
and body.
•
Special 3CH key to select your three favorite channels
•
Flexible dual watch facility
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical
Push-to Talk configurations.
•
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets CLASS-D standards
•
DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an
acknowledgement is received
•
Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favorite people
•
LL position polling information
•
Buddy tracking capacity
•
Weather alert facility (US only)
•
ATIS facility for inland waterways (Europe only).
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting
more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded.
To maintain compliance with the Body Worn configuration use only supplied accessories.
Other body-worn accessories or configurations may not comply with the FCC RF exposure
requirements and should be not be used.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or
her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF
exposure limits of this radio.
This Marine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding
RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human
exposure:
•
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
•
American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300
GHz.
•
American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice
for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields — RF and
Microwave.
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CAUTION
Battery caution: This device uses a Lithion Ion battery - please observe the following
cautions.
•
Do not disassemble
•
Do not incinerate or expose to fire
•
Dispose of used batteries according to local codes and requirements.
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2-1 Keys/Controls and functions
Section 2 - Controls and keys
PWR/LOCK/EXIT
EXIT: Also used to EXIT some menu items. Short press PWR /
/ EXIT (red key) for 1 second and release.
GPS Antenna
Signal strength
Status:
T (transmit) or
R (receive)
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PTT
Working mode
channel name
Low battery indicator
Latitude
3CH
Longitude
Channel
Favorite channels:
1, 2 or 3
Vol + and Vol -
SCAN
Link-2 MARINE VHF/GPS
Right Softkey
CH /
Left Softkey
SQL
DISTRESS Key
CALL/MENU
Volume Adjustment - located on the side of the radio. Press
to increase or press to decrease until a comfortable volume is
reached.
SQL /
Squelch or Threshold Level - located on the central control dial.
Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. 16
steps available.
CH
Channel select - located on the central control dial. Press to
select a higher channel or press to select a lower channel.
Speaker/Mic jack
PHONE-PORTOP
03:00 UTC
36°45.193`S
174°42.486`E
Time COG/SOG
GO/MOB
VOL
Tx Power: HI or LO
Channel Bank
16/9 key
LOCK: The keylock, locks and unlocks keypad. Press PWR / /
EXIT (red key) for 1 second and release. A key icon will appear on screen to indicate whether keylock is on or off.
PWR/LOCK/EXIT
VHF Antenna
PWR: To turn the unit on and off, press and hold down PWR /
/ EXIT (red key) for more than 2 seconds and release.
16
HI/LO
GO
MOB
CALL
MENU
WATERPROOF
WX
NAV
HI/LO/GPS
WX/NAV
Mic
16/9
Priority Channel. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune
into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original
channel. To make Channel 09 the default instead, hold down
16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed (US only).
Left softkey (3CH/EXIT) This radio utilizes ‘soft keys’ where the functionality of each
softkey button will change depending on the mode the radio is
in. The bottom line of the LCD display will indicate the function
of each softkey located immediately below.
3CH softkey:
3CH The 3CH softkey is used to initiate a Three Favorite
Channels scan function. Press to toggle between your favorite
channels. The , , or
symbol appears on the LCD to show
which favorite channel is selected.
If you want to scan all three favorite channels, press 3CH, then
immediately press and hold SCAN.
To add a favorite channel for the first time, select that channel
then hold 3CH to store it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favorite channels in the CH2 and CH3
locations respectively.
Speaker
If you try and add another favorite channel it will overwrite the
existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 will remain unless you delete them.
To delete a favorite channel, select that channel then hold
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down 3CH until a dialog box appears to prompt the deletion.
EXIT softkey:
HI/LO/
EXIT The EXIT softkey is used when navigating menus
to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu without saving
changes and to back up to the previous screen.
Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps
will sound if the power transmission setting is incorrect.
Right softkey (SCAN/ENTER)
SCAN softkey:
Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but
can be changed to high power by holding down HI/LO and PTT
all at the same time. See Appendix B for a complete listing of
channel charts.
SCAN The SCAN softkey is used to initiate a channel scan
function. Quick press and release for Dual Watch - scan
between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL
mode.
Press and hold down SCAN for more than 2 seconds to enter
ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked every
1.5 seconds.
Hold down
WX/NAV
CH
key to enter GPS Satellite mode.
WX. Quickly press to access Weather channels. Press again to
return to your previous mode.
When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and
“R” appears on the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5
seconds, the scan restarts.
For non US models: The Wx key can be programmed to a
weather channel of your choice. See section 4-11 to program
your favourite channel.
In ALL SCAN mode, you may wish to ‘skip’ a channel because
it may alway be busy and therefore stops the scan. If you wish
to ‘skip’ a channel, hold down the left softkey for more than 2
seconds. SKIP will appear on the screen and the channel
will be skipped. To cancel the skip, manually select the skipped
channel and press the left softkey for more than 2 seconds.
NAV. Hold down WX/NAV for more than 3 seconds to enter
Navigation mode. Bearing, Distance and cross track error from
the last selected waypoint will display on the screen. If no WP is
set, it will appear “NO ACTIVE ROUTE!!” prompt.
GO/MOB
It is not possible to skip over the priority channel.
ENTER softkey:
Transmission Power. High (HI) 5 W or Low (LO) 1 W. Press to
toggle between high or low transmission powers for the entire
channel bank. The or selection is shown on the LCD screen.
If someone falls overboard, hold down GO/MOB for about 3
seconds to mark the position.
ENTER Use the ENTER softkey when navigating menus and to
confirm entries and edits.
Channel Select. The current channel is shown on the screen in
BIG digits with the channel description information below the
channel number.
Press CH / to step through the available channels one at a
time, or hold down to scroll quickly through all the available
channels. See Appendix B for a listing of channel charts.
Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu selection and alphanumeric entry. Press CH / to scroll the cursor
up or down menu options when navigating menus.
Press GO/MOB if you are navigating to waypoint and want to
reset the XTE (cross track error) as shown on the screen.
The latitude and longitude of the Man Overboard position is
shown on the screen and is automatically set as the destination
waypoint.
PTT
Push To Talk. Push to start transmitting then talk into the mic.
CALL/MENU
CALL. Quickly press the CALL/MENU key to access the DSC Call
menu. The call mode is used for making DSC calls. US only.
MENU. Hold down the CALL/MENU key more than 3 seconds to
access the Menu Setup mode and to customize your VHF radio.
Please refer to the following sections for more details.
When editing an item that contains only numbers, press - CH
to count through the numbers or hold down to scroll through
quickly.
To enter a character, press CH to step through the alphabet or
hold down to scroll through quickly.
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Section 3 - Operating the radio
3-1 Power On/Off
You can turn on the unit by pressing PWR/ switch (on the top side of radio) until the
screen and backlight are on. You can also adjust the volume to a comfortable level, by
pressing the VOL / keys on the side of unit.
Note: Press the PWR/
key at any time will turn the display backlight on.
3-2 Adjusting the Squelch level
The SQUELCH control enables you to set the levels of your desired signal. It determines
how strong your signal can be before you can hear it, before it “breaks squelch.” It aims to
keep any static, unwanted, weak or distant signals from interrupting your conversations.
3-4 Channel selection
To manually select a channel, press CH to increase, or press CH to decrease the channel number. Communication channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. For more
detailed channel chart information, refer to Appendix B.
16/9 (Priority channel)
Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return
to your original channel. The default Priority Channel is CH16.
For US models: To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9 until a beep
sounds and 09 is displayed.
3-5 Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION
There are 16 signals to choose from when adjusting the squelch level. To increase the
levels, raise the “Squelch Gate” higher so that only stronger signals can get through. Level
“0” for instance, means that there is no “Squelch Gate” and everything will get through.
To adjust the squelch level, press SQL / accordingly.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.
1.
To turn power on, press the PWR key for more than 2 seconds.
2.
Adjust for comfortable volume level. ( The squelch level temporarily set to “0”).
3.
Set the suitable Squelch level to mute noise if necessary.
4.
Press CH
to select the desired channel.
When receiving a signal,
appears on screen and audio is emitted from the speaker.
Further volume adjustment may be needed to get your desired setting.
3-3 Volume control
Press VOL / to adjust the volume level. A volume sub-menu will appear when pressed.
It times-out after 5 seconds.
5.
Press HI/LO to select the output power.
Choose low power to conserve battery power, or choose high power for longer
distance communications.
6.
Press and hold “PTT” to transmit, then speak into the microphone, while
on the screen.
7.
Release PTT, to receive conversation.
appears
Note: Some channels are for low power only. Channel 70 cannot be used for
transmission.
For clear and audible transmission:
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Pause for a few seconds after pressing PTT
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Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from your mouth and speak at
a normal volume.
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3-6 Dual Watch operation
01
Dual watch monitors channel 16 while receiving another channel. To activate this, you
must:
1.
Select the desired operating channel (e.g. CH88).
2.
Push the SCAN key repeatedly until
3.
To cancel dual watch, press SCAN (once) until
appears on screen.
02
03
16
04
88
3CH Scan
disappears.
If a signal is received on channel 16, dual watch pauses on channel 16 until the signal
disappears.
Press and hold down the SCAN key in the 3CH mode, you will then enter a 3CH SCAN
mode. However, only the 3CH and CH16 will be scanned.
01
To transmit on the selected channel during dual watch, press and hold PTT.
3-7 3CH operation (Favorite Channel)
You can instantly access the three most frequently used channels by 3CH mode, Three Favorite Channels. Press to toggle between your favorite channels. The , , or
symbols
appear on the LCD to show which of your favorite channel is selected.
3-7-1 Add a favorite channel for the first time
1.
Select the desired channel, then hold 3CH to store it. The CH1
the screen.
symbol appears on
2.
Repeat the procedure to store two more favorite channels in the CH2 and CH3
locations.
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16
01
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3-9 Navigation mode
Press and hold down NAV key, (US only), or just press the NAV key (EU only) to enter the
Navigation Mode. It will display: Bearing, Distance and cross track error from the last
selected waypoint.
3-7-2 Modify or delete favorite channel
If you try and add another favorite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. But CH1 and
CH2 will remain unless you delete them.
To delete a favorite channel:
•
Select that channel, then hold down 3CH until a dialog box appears to prompt the
deletion.
3-8 Scan Operation
If no WP is set, ‘NO ACTIVE ROUTE!!’ will appear to prompt you that no WP is selected.
During Nav Mode:
•
PTT – return to normal mode and TX
Scanning is an effective way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range.
•
16/9 – return to normal mode and go to 16/9
All Scan
•
NAV – return to normal mode
All channels in the set are scanned sequentially, in repeated cycles (CH16 is checked every
1.5 seconds).
•
GO – Reset the cross track error (XTE)
•
SQL – Go to WP select Mode
•
SQL – Go to Plotter Mode
•
Other key – error beep.
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3-10 WP select mode
3-12 GPS satellite mode
Press and hold the HI/LO/
WP LIST 13
CAMP
CAMP
CAMP
DOCK
DOCK
MOB 1
MOB 2
MOB 3
PARK 1
PARK 2
EXIT
•
CH
•
SQL - Go to Plotter Mode
•
SQL - Returns to Navigation Mode.
ENTER
– Page up down the list
key to enter GPS satellite mode.
During GPS satellite mode:
•
PTT		
Return to normal mode and TX
•
16/9 (16)		
Return to normal model and go to 16/9
•
Return to normal mode
•
Left softkey
Return to normal mode
•
Other key		
Error Beep.
Note: During WP Select Mode, press ENTER right-key to flash the first WP, then press
CH / to select next WP, press ENTER right-key again to set the WP as your next
destination and enter navigation mode.
3-11 Plotter mode
During plotter mode:
•
Softkey
It will zoom in/out the circle to see more/less area
•
SQL
Go to Navigation Mode
•
SQL
Go to WP select Mode
•
PTT		
Return to normal mode and TX
•
16/9		
Return to normal mode and go to 16/9
•
NAV		
Go to normal mode
•
Other key
Error beep.
To avoid screen clutter, a maximum of 5 waypoint icons closest to you plus the active
waypoint are shown.
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Hold down the CALL/ MENU key for more than 1 second to enter radio set-up mode. This
allows the following functions to be accessed. Scroll down the list and press ENTER. To
exit the Menu or sub-menu modes press 16 or EXIT.
Section 4 - Advanced setup
How to display and navigate menus
1.
Hold down CALL/MENU key for more than 1 second to enter the set up menu.
WAYPOINT
2.
Press CH / to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the
desired items. Press ENTER softkey to select the item.
Selects the WP List Entry to enter names and LL positions for a WP. Up to
500 WP can be stored.
BACKLIGHT
Sets the backlight level: 8 levels.
3.
Make any changes then press ENTER softkey to confirm changes. Otherwise, press
EXIT softkey to ignore.
LAMP
Sets the backlight lamp time out.
4.
Press EXIT softkey to go back or exit. Any changes are activated as soon as you enter/
exit the screen.
BUDDY LIST
Selects the Buddy List Entry to enter names and MMSI’s for regularly
called DSC stations. Up to 20 names can be stored (US only).
CONTRAST
Selects display contrast setting: 8 levels.
GPS/DATA
Select to change the following GPS/DATA settings: Time Offset, Format,
Display, LL Display, COG/SOG, GPS Alert, GPS Enabled.
How to enter Alphanumeric data
Use the CH
key to enter characters.
1.
Press to enter and count through numbers and letters, and hold down to select
the desired character.
RADIO SETUP
2.
Press to go through letters of the alphabet, and hold down to select the desired
character.
Select to change the following radio settings: Band, CH Name, Ring Tone
Volume, Beep Volume, Units, Watch mode, WX alert.
DSC SETUP
3.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Select to change the following DSC settings: User MMSI enter, Group
MMSI, INDIV RELAY AND LL Relay (US only).
ATIS SETUP
Select to change the following ATIS settings: ATIS MMSI Enter, ATIS
Select. (EU Only).
• UIC (non EU)
GET BUDDY
Enable or disable Buddy Data and Auto Function.
• CH NAME
TRACK LOG
Set the distance interval for recording the track points.
ERASE TRACK
Erase track history points.
RESET
Reset to factory settings.
The following options are available through MENU:
MENU
• WAYPOINT
• RING VOLUME
• BACKLIGHT
• KEY BEEP
• USER MMSI
• LAMP
• UNITS
• GROUP SETUP
• WATCH MODE (non EU)
• INDIV REPLY
• WX ALERT (non-EU)
• DSC SELECT
• NMEA OUT
• LL REPLY
• FAV CH SETUP (non US)
• AUTO SWITCH
• BUDDY LIST
• CONTRAST
• GPS/DATA
• MANUAL L/L
• SETUP
• RADIO SETUP
• DSC SETUP
• ATIS SETUP  
(EU only)
• GET BUDDY)
• TRACK LOG
• TEST REPLY
• ATIS MMSI
(EU only)
• ATIS SELECT
(EU only)
• ERASE TRACK
• TIMEOUT
4-1 Waypoint
You can store up to 500 waypoints and their LL positions. When your WAYPOINT LIST is
full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing one.
•
Each waypoint name can have a maximum of 6 alphanumeric characters
•
The most recent waypoint name will be displayed at the top of your waypoint list.
4-1-1 Add a new waypoint
WP LIST
►NEW WP
FISH1
ENTER WP
_ _ _ _ __ _ _
_° _ . _ _ _’ N
_ _° _ . _ _
ENTER WP
MOOR 1
_° _ . _ _ _N
_ _° _ . _ _ _W
ENTER WP
MOOR 1
12°32.233’N
132°45.651’W
• RESET
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6.
SAVE
MOOR 1
►YES
NO
When you reach the last character of the waypoint name, make any changes if necessary, then press ENTER to move the cursor to the waypoint icon.
1.
Hold down CALL/MENU for 3 seconds (US ONLY); or press MENU key (EU only).
2.
The cursor is at WAYPOINT, press ENTER.
3.
Select WP LIST, and then NEW WP.
4.
Use the CH / to enter the new waypoint name, one alphanumeric character at
a time. Select one waypoint symbol (there are 20 icons available); and then press
ENTER until the cursor moves to the latitude line.
5.
Use the CH / to enter the latitude of the waypoint, one number at a time; then
press ENTER. The cursor moves to the longitude.
6.
Use the CH
ENTER.
7.
A new screen appears automatically to show the new waypoint details. If they are
correct, press ENTER to STORE the new waypoint. (If they are not correct, select
EXIT).
to enter the longitude waypoint, one number at a time, then press
4-1-2 Edit a waypoint
MENU SELECT
►WAYPOINT
BACKLIGHT
LAMP
WP EDIT
MOOR 1
12°32.233’N
132°45.651’W
Use the CH / to change the first character of the waypoint name then press
ENTER, or just press ENTER to skip to the next character.
WAYPOINT
►WP LIST
WP LIST
NEW WP
FISH 1
►FISH 2
WP EDIT
FISH 2
12°32.233’N
132°45.651’W
SAVE
MOOR1
►YES
NO
Note: If you do not want to change the waypoint name waypoint icon, press ENTER
repeatedly until the cursor moves to the latitude.
To change the waypoint icon, use the CH / to change the icon or press ENTER to skip
to latitude. To change latitude, use the CH / to change the first digit or press ENTER to
skip to the next digit. Repeat if necessary. When you reach the last digit, push ENTER to
move the cursor to longitude.
Note: If you do not want to change the latitude, press ENTER repeatedly until the cursor
moves to the longitude.
1.
Repeat the previous step to change or press ENTER to continue.
2.
A new screen appears. Press ENTER if you want to STORE the new waypoint. If you
want to keep the original entry, move the cursor to NO then press ENTER.
4-1-3 Delete a waypoint
MENU SELECT
►WAYPOINT
BACKLIGHT
LAMP
WAYPOINT
►WP LIST
NEAREST WP
TEMP
DELETE
FISH 2
►YES
NO
WP LIST
NEW WP
FISH 1
►HOME
WP LIST
NEW WP
FISH 1
►FISH 2
FISH 2
GO
WP EDIT
►DELETE
Hold down CALL/MENU for about 3 seconds (US only); or press MENU (EU only).
1.
The cursor is at WAYPOINT, press ENTER.
2.
Select WP list and press ENTER. The cursor is at new WP, scroll down to the waypoint
you want to delete, then press ENTER.
1.
Hold down CALL/MENU (US only); or press MENU (EU only).
2.
The cursor is at WAYPOINT. Press ENTER.
3.
The cursor is at GO. Move the cursor to delete and push ENTER.
3.
Select WP LIST, then push ENTER, the cursor is at new WP. Scroll down to the
waypoint you want to edit then push ENTER.
4.
The waypoint is deleted immediately and the revised waypoint list is displayed.
4.
Select WP EDIT and press ENTER.
5.
The waypoint details are displayed and the cursor is positioned at the first character
of the name.
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4-4 Buddy list (Manage your buddy list)
4-1-4 Set a route to a stored waypoint
MENU SELECT
►WAYPOINT
BACKLIGHT
LAMP
WAYPOINT
►WP LIST
NEAREST WP
TEMP
WP LIST
NEW WP
FISH 1
►HOME
HOME
►GO
WP EDIT
DELETE
You can enter up to 20 buddy names. When your BUDDY LIST is full, you cannot make a
new entry until you have deleted an existing entry.
1.
Hold down CALL/MENU for about 3 seconds (US only); or press MENU (EU only).
2.
The cursor is at WAYPOINT. Press ENTER.
3.
The cursor is at WP list, press ENTER. The cursor is at new WP, scroll down to the
waypoint to use as the route then press ENTER.
4.
The cursor is at GO and push ENTER and enter the navigation mode. The waypoint is
set as your next destination.
4-2 Backlight adjustment
1.
Select BACKLIGHT and press ENTER. There are 8 backlight levels.
2.
SQ / to adjust the setting. Press ENTER to confirm the setting and return to the
MENU SELECT.
BACKLIGHT
■ ■ ■ ■
LO
HI
4-3 Lamp timer
1.
Select LAMP and press ENTER. There are 4 timer settings: Always on, 5s, 15s, 30s
(default).
2.
Press CH / to adjust the setting. Press ENTER to confirm the setting and return to
the MENU SELECT.
MENU SELECT
WAYPOINT
►BACKLIGHT
LAMP
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The following sections demonstrates how to use BUDDY LIST, these include: to add, edit,
and delete entries.
4-4-1 Add a new buddy name
GO
HOME
►YES
NO
MENU SELECT
WAYPOINT
►BACKLIGHT
LAMP
You can use the buddy list to store names and associated MMSIs of 20 DSC stations that
you call frequently. Buddy names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent
entry first.
•
Each buddy name can have a maximum of 11 alphanumeric characters
•
The most recent buddy name entered is shown at the top of your buddy list.
MENU SELECT
LAMP
►BUDDY LIST
CONTRAST
BUDDY LIST
►MANUAL NEW
ENTER NAME
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ENTER MMSI
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ENTER NAME
STARFISH 2
ENTER MMSI
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ENTER NAME
STARFISH 2
ENTER MMSI
0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ENTER NAME
STARFISH 2
ENTER MMSI
123456789
STARFISH 2
123456789
►STORE
CANCEL
►MANUAL NEW
STARFISH 2
SEA ROSE
MERMAID
1.
Hold down CALL/MENU for 3 seconds.
2.
Select BUDDY LIST then press ENTER.
3.
The cursor is at . Push ENTER.
4.
Use the CH / to enter the new buddy name one character at a time. Then press
ENTER until the cursor moves to the MMSI entry line.
5.
Use CH / to enter the 9-digit MMSI that is associated with that buddy name, one
number at a time, then press ENTER.
6.
After you enter the last digit of the MMSI, a new screen appears automatically to
show the new buddy name and MMSI. Check that it is correct; and then push ENTER
to save the new entry. (If it is not correct, select EXIT).
LAMP TIMEOUT
►ALWAYS ON
5 SECOND
15 SECOND
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4-4-2 Edit a buddy name
MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
LAMP
►BUDDYLIST
BUDDY LIST
MENU SELECT
►SEA ROSE
MERMAID
SEA ROSE
►EDIT
DELETE
EDIT NAME
SEA ROSE_ _ _
EDIT MMSI
123456789
2.
Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENTER to display the list of buddy names.
3.
Scroll down to the buddy name you want to delete then press ENTER.
4.
Select DELETE then select YES.
5.
The buddy name is deleted and the revised buddy list is displayed.
4-5 Contrast adjustment
EDIT NAME
SEA ROSE
EDIT MMSI
123456789
EDIT NAME
SEA ROSE
EDIT MMSI
123456798
SEA ROSE
123456798
►STORE
CANCEL
1.
Press and hold down CALL/MENU for about 3 seconds.
2.
Select BUDDY LIST then press ENTER.
3.
Scroll down to the entry you want to edit then press ENTER .
4.
The buddy name is displayed and the cursor is positioned at EDIT. Press ENTER.
5.
The buddy name and MMSI are displayed. The cursor is at the first character of the
name.
6.
Use CH / to change the first character of the buddy name then press ENTER, or
just press ENTER to skip to the next character. Repeat if necessary. When you reach
the last character of the buddy name, make any changes if needed, then press
ENTER to move the cursor to the MMSI.
To change the MMSI, use CH / to change the first number or press ENTER to skip
to the next number. Repeat if necessary. When you reach the last number, press
ENTER to display the SAVE screen.
Note: If you do not want to change the MMSI, press ENTER repeatedly until the SAVE
screen appears.
8.
Press ENTER to save the edits or CANCEL to keep the original entry.
4-4-3 Delete a buddy name
MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
LAMP
►BUDDY LIST
1.
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BUDDY LIST
MANUAL NEW
►SEA ROSE
MERMAID
Select CONTRAST and press ENTER. There are 8 contrast levels. The higher the
numbers, the darker LCD screen.
2.
SQ / to adjust the setting, Press ENTER to confirm the setting and return to the
MENU SELECT.
MENU SELECT
LAMP
BUDDY LIST
►CONTRAST
Note: If you do not want to change the buddy name, just press ENTER repeatedly until 		
the cursor moves to the MMSI line.
7.
1.
CONTRAST
■ ■ ■ ■
LO
HI
4-6 GPS/DATA
You can use the GPS/DATA menu to:
•
manually enter your position data
•
manually enter the time data
•
show or hide your position
•
show or hide the time
•
offset the UTC time to show your local time
•
format the time display
•
show or hide your course (COG) and speed (SOG)
•
turn GPS ENABLE ON/OFF
•
set True or Magnetic Bearing
•
turn NO GPS DATA alarm sound ON/OFF.
Note: This information is important because it will be used if you send a DISTRESS call.
SEA ROSE
EDIT
►DELETE
Hold down CALL/MENU for about 3 seconds.
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SEA ROSE
►YES
NO
If GPS data is not available, the NO GPS alert will sound for 5 seconds (or until you press
any button) and the screen will request you to enter the position data manually.
This will repeat every 4 hours if you do not enter the position data manually. After you
have entered the position data, you must update it within 23.5 hours otherwise NO GPS
alert sequence repeats.
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4-6-1 Manual (Manually enter your position and UTC time)
4-6-3 Settings: Time display (Show or hide the time)
Use the GPS/DATA menu to manually enter your latitude and longitude and the UTC (time
data).
If your position and time data is being updated, you can use TIME DISPLAY to choose
whether to show or to hide the time on the screen.
If GPS receives data automatically - all manual entries will be erased.
LOCAL/DST
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
►GPS/TIME
GPS/DATA
►MANUAL L/L
SETUP
MANUAL L/L
_° _ . _ _ _N
_ _° _ . _ _ _W
_ _:_ _UTC
MANUAL L/L
27°45.210’N
112°36.567’W
12:56 UTC
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
CONTRAST
►GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
►SETUP
SETUP
TIME OFFSET
TIME FORMAT
►TIME DISPLY
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
1.
Select GPS/DATA in radio setup MENU.
2.
Move the cursor to TIME DISPLAY and press ENTER.
2.
The cursor is at MANUAL. Push ENTER.
3.
The cursor is at ON (to show the time).
3.
The cursor is at the first latitude position.
4.
Use the CH / to enter the latitude one number at a time. Press ENTER to move
cursor to the longitude line.
5.
Use the CH / to enter the longitude coordinates one number at a time. Press
ENTER to move cursor to the UTC line.
6.
Use the CH
7.
After you enter the last number of the UTC, a new screen appears automatically to
show the position and time data. The prefix M indicates a manual entry. If you made
a mistake, repeat these steps to enter the correct data.
If you want to hide the time, move the cursor to OFF.
to enter the UTC one number at a time then press ENTER.
4-6-2 Settings: LL display (Show or hide your position)
If your position and time data is being updated automatically, you can use LL DISPLAY to
choose whether to show or hide your position on the screen.
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
CONTRAST
►GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
►SETUP
TIME DISPLY
►ON
OFF
SETUP
TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLAY
►LL DISPLAY
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
2.
Move the cursor to LL Display and press ENTER.
3.
The cursor is at ON (to show your position).
LL DISPLAY
►ON
OFF
4.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
4-6-4 Time offset (Local time)
If your position and time data is being updated, you can use TIME OFFSET to enter the
time difference between UTC and local time - so your local time is displayed on the
screen.
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
CONTRAST
►GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
►SETUP
SETUP
►TIME OFFSET
TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLY
TIME OFFSET
+ 03.30
12:56 PM LOC
1.
Work out the time difference between UTC and your local time.
2.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
3.
The cursor is at TIME OFFSET and press ENTER.
4.
Enter + or – followed by the time difference between UTC and your local time. Half
hour increments can be used (as in this example). Local time is shown with the suffix
LOC.
5.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
If you want to hide your position, move the cursor to OFF. Press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
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LM Y X
E†
E*
E*
STANDARD TIME ZONES
180°
150°W
120°W
h m
90°W
C*
60°W
–1
–2
–3
– 3 30
–4
30°W
h m
D* – 4 30
E*
E†
F*
–5
– 5 30
– 5 45
–6
– 6 30
0°
I*
K*
I*
–7
–8
–9
– 9 30
–10
–10 30
L*
M*
M†
30°E
h m
–11
–11 30
–12
–12 45
–13
–14
h m
90°E
120°E
M*
L*
Note: Despite the COG/SOG setting, if TIME DISPLAY is ON, the course and speed will not
display on screen.
MENU
BUDDY LIST
CONTRAST
►GPS/DATA
§
150°E
180°
Use TIME FORMAT to show the time in 12 or 24 hour format, depending on your
preference.
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
►SETUP
SETUP
TIME OFFSET
►TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLY
SETUP
TIME DISPLAY
LL DISPLY
►COG/SOG
COG/SOG
►ON
OFF
COAST GUARD
356° 12.6KTS
27°34.126’N
109°55.568’W
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
2.
Move the cursor to COG/SOG and push ENTER.
3.
Select ON or OFF as desired, In this example, ON has been selected, so the screen
shows the bearing and speed.
4-6-5 Settings: Time format (12 or 24 hour clock)
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
CONTRAST
►GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
►SETTING
h m
Q* + 4 30 V + 9
N +1
V* + 9 30
R +5
O +2
W +10
S +6
P +3
X +11
P* + 3 30 T + 7
Y +12
U +8
Q +4
§ No Standard Time legally adopted
60°E
Standard Time = Universal Time – value from table
Universal Time = Standard Time + value from table
Zone boundaries are approximate
IK
F*
Corrected to March 2013
F*
D*
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
If your position and time data is being updated, you can use COG/SOG to choose whether
to show or hide your course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the
screen.
WORLD MAP OF TIME ZONES
4-6-6 Settings: COG/SOG (Course & speed display options)
L MY
C*
Q*
M*
V*
International Date Line
International Date Line
M†
M*
P*
A B
M*
§
TIME FORMAT
►12 HR
24 HR
12:56 PM LOC
If COG/SOG is set on, the time will not display on screen.
4-6-7 GPS alert
You can choose to turn the GPS ALERT on/off.
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
CONTRAST
►GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
►SETTING
SETUP
LL DISPLY
COG/SOG
►GPS ALERT
GPS ALERT
►ON
OFF
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
2.
Move the cursor to TIME FORMAT and press ENTER.
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
The cursor is at 12 HR (to show the suffix: am or pm). If you want to use the 24 Hr
clock, move the cursor to 24 HR.
2.
Move the cursor to GPS ALERT and press ENTER.
3.
Select ON/OFF as desired, in this example, ON has been selected, so if the GPS signal
is lost, then the NO GPS alert will sound.
3.
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Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
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4-7 Radio setup
4-6-8 Turn GPS ENABLE on/off
You can choose to turn the built in GPS function on/off.
SETUP
COG/SOG
GPS ALERT
►GPS ENABLED
The RADIO SETUP submenu is used to set up functions of the radio.
GPS ENABLED
►ON
OFF
MENU SELECT
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
►RADIO SETUP
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
2.
Move the cursor to GPS ENABLED and press ENTER.
3.
Select ON/OFF as desired, in this example, ON has been selected, so the built in GPS
is turned ON.
4-7-1 Channel Bank selection (UIC)
4-6-9 Set Magnetic Variation (MAG VAR)
SETUP
GPS ALERT
GPS ENABLED
►MAG VAR
MAG VAR
MAG VARIATION
XX.X°W (OR E)
00.0°W AUTO
SAVE
►YES
NO
AUTO
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select GPS/DATA, then SETUP.
2.
Select MAG VAR.
3.
Press ENTER to select the first digit to adjust. Use CH / to adjust the MAGNETIC
difference between true and variation, then press ENTER to confirm selection.
4.
Select YES to save your changes.
Note: AUTO MAG VAR default is 00.0 for TRUE.
Non-EU models only
You can select the: USA, International, or Canadian channel band. The channel bands are
listed in the appendix sections.
RADIO SETUP
►UIC
CH NAME
RING VOLUME
UIC
►USA
INT’L
CANADA
1.
In the radio setup MENU, select RADIO SETUP.
2.
The cursor is at UIC, press ENTER.
3.
The cursor is at USA. If you want to select the International channel band, move the
cursor to INT’L. If you want to select the Canadian channel band, move the cursor to
CANADA.
4.
Press ENTER to confirm your choice.
5.
The new channel band is selected. Depending on your choice, the USA, INT’L, or
CAN icon is shown on the screen.
Note: W is the default and tenths of a degree is required.
4-7-2 Channel name editing (CH NAME)
To setup the channel name to ON or to blank the first line.
1.
Select RADIO SETUP, CH NAME, and then press ENTER. Then select the desired
channel name by using the CH / . Press ENTER then the screen will show the
channel name, EDIT and DELETE (Maximum of 12 characters).
2.
Select EDIT and press ENTER to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over
the existing one and press ENTER to display the YES/NO confirmation.
To delete the channel name, just select DELETE then press ENTER.
3.
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Press ENTER to confirm the new channel name and then press cancel to return to the
menu.
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4-7-6 Set the Priority channel (WATCH MODE)
RADIO SETUP
UIC
►CH NAME
RING VOLUME
CH NAME
CALLING
CALLING
►EDIT
DELETE
4-7-3 Ring volume adjustment (RING VOLUME)
1.
Select the RING VOLUME by pressing CH /
selecting the option: HIGH or LOW setting.
2.
Press ENTER again to confirm the changes.
RADIO SETUP
UIC
CH NAME
►RING VOLUME
and choose your preference by
RING VOLUME
►HIGH
LOW
US models only
If you are operating on the USA or Canada Channel banks, you can have the priority
channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, similar to a TRI
WATCH.
1.
Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH MODE.
2.
Select the desired setting, and then press ENTER.
RADIO SETUP
KEY BEEP
UNITS
►WATCH MODE
WATCH MODE
►ONLY 16
16CH+9CH
4-7-7 Weather alerts (WX ALERT)
4-7-4 Beep volume adjustment (KEY BEEP)
US models only.
1.
Select the KEY BEEP, then press CH / to select one of the following options will
be displayed: HIGH, LOW, OFF as your key beep settings.
The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on US and Canadian channel
banks.
2.
Press ENTER again to confirm.
If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a
weather alert on 1050 Hz. You can choose to watch weather alerts.
RADIO SETUP
CH NAME
►RING VOLUME
KEY BEEP
KEY BEEP
HIGH
►LOW
OFF
4-7-5 Select unit (UNITS)
You can select your preferred measurement units for distance and cross track error.
1.
Select RADIO SETUP, then UNITS.
2.
Select your preferred measurement units and press ENTER.
RADIO SETUP
RING VOLUME
KEY BEEP
►UNITS
UNITS
►METRIC
NAUTICAL
STATUTE
RADIO SETUP
UNITS
WATCH MODE
►WX ALERT
1.
Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT.
2.
The cursor is ON (NOAA weather alerts on 1050 Hz on normal mode). If you do not
want to watch these weather alerts, move the cursor to OFF.
3.
Press ENTER for to confirm your selection.
If you chose to receive the weather alerts, the beeps will sound whenever a weather
alert is broadcast. Just press any button to hear it.
4-7-8 Set NMEA output (NMEA OUT)
RADIO SETUP
WATCH MODE
WX ALERT
►NMEA OUT
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WX ALERT
►ON
OFF
NMEA OUT
►ON
OFF
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The Link-2 can output NMEA0183 sentences when docked in the charging cradle.
Supported sentences are: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS, GSV.
1.
Select RADIO SETUP then NMEA OUT.
2.
Select ON/OFF then press ENTER to confirm your desired choice.
4-7-9 Favourite Channel Setup (FAV CH SETUP)
EU and AUS models only.
The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your choice so that you have
quick access to that channel.
1. Select RADIO SETUP then FAV CH SETU.
4-8 DSC setup
The DSC Setup submenu is used to set behavior of the DSC functions.
4-8-1 Enter or check your user MMSI (USER MMSI)
Note: You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions.
When you have entered your MMSI correctly, you can display it any time. Your MMSI will
also briefly appear on the startup screen each time the radio is turned on.
►USER MMSI
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
INPUT USER
MMSI
--------------
2. Press CH UP/DOWN key to select a channel that you want to save as your WX favorite
channel. Press ENT to save the selection. The WX icon Wx will indicate each time your
favourite channel is selected.
USER MMSI
876543210
►STORE
CANCEL
USER MMSI
INPUT AGAIN
--------------
USER MMSI
876543210
►STORE
CANCEL
1.
Select DSC SETUP then USER MMSI. Press ENTER.
NO MMSI ID
STORED!
If you have already entered your MMSI, it is shown on the screen.
If this is the first time that you are entering your MMSI, a dashed line appears with
the cursor under the first position. You need to enter your MMSI along the dashed
line, one number at a time.
Note: this is a one-time operation. The MMSI cannot be changed once it is entered in the
radio.
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2.
Press CH / to select the first number of your MMSI. Press ENTER to confirm the
number and move to the next position. If you make an error, select the < character
then press ENTER to backup.
3.
When you have entered the last number, push ENTER to advance to the next screen.
The cursor is at STORE.
4.
Check whether the displayed MMSI is correct, then press ENTER to store, or CANCEL
to backup.
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5.
Enter your MMSI again as a password check, then push ENTER to permanently store
the user MMSI and return to the MENU.
Note: You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting MMSI/GPS under the
CALL menu.
4-8-2 Maintain groups (GROUP SETUP)
You can program up to three group MMSI numbers and associated Group names. Group
MMSI numbers always begin with a zero (0). You only enter the last 8 digits of the group
ID number, the intial”0” is automatically entered.
4-8-2-1 Enter your groups
Use GROUP MMSI to create, edit, or delete 1, 2, or 3 groups of people that you call
frequently. The entries within a group are stored in alphanumeric order. A group MMSI
always has nine numbers and always starts with 0.
A group name can have a maximum of 12 alphanumeric characters.
DSC SETUP
USER MMSI
►GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
GROUP SETUP
►MANUAL NEW
FISHING 1
GROUP NAME
- - - - - - - GROUP MMSI
0 - - - - - - -
4-8-2-2 Edit groups
You can change a group name or group MMSI at any time.
GROUP SETUP
MANUAL NEW
►FISHING 1
SAILING
FISHING 1
012345678
►EDIT
DELETE
EDIT NAME
FISHING 1
EDIT MMSI
01235678
FISHERS
067891234
►STORE
CANCEL
1.
Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP.
2.
The names of your groups are displayed. Move the cursor to the group you want to
edit and push ENTER.
The group name and MMSI are displayed, the cursor is at the EDIT, press ENTER.
3.
Use the CH / to change the group name. Or, to edit only the MMSI press ENTER
repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.
If you need to change the MMSI associated with that group name, use CH
change the number then press ENTER.
FISHER 1
012345678
►STORE
CANCEL
to
If you do not need to change the MMSI, press ENTER repeatedly to step through the
MMSI and then press ENTER.
1.
Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP.
4.
2.
If this is FIRST TIME that you’re entering a group name, no group appears. Otherwise,
any existing group names. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW.
5. The cursor is at STORE, press ENTER to save the new entry or select CANCEL to EXIT.
4-8-2-3 Delete a group
3.
Use CH
1.
4.
Press ENTER to confirm each correct alphanumeric character and to move to the
next position.
Select GROUP SETUP and press ENTER. The existing group names are displayed on
screen.
2.
5.
When you have entered the group name, push ENTER so the cursor moves to the
MMSI line.
Select what you want to delete and press the ENTER. It will display EDIT or DELETE
item.
3.
Select DELETE and press ENTER. It will display DELETE GROUP menu; arrow points
to YES, then press thee ENTER to empty the group and return to the GROUP SETUP
screen. The LCD displays the group as follow.
to enter the new group name, one alphanumeric character at a time.
6.
Use CH / to enter the MMSI associated with that group name, one number at a
time. Pushes ENTER to confirm a number and move to the next position.
7.
If you make an error, select the < character then press ENTER.
8.
When you have entered the last number of the MMSI, a new screen appears
automatically.
9.
The cursor is at STORE, check that it is correct and, if so push ENTER to save the new
entry. (If it is not correct, select CANCEL).
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When you are finished, press ENTER to display the next screen.
EILEEN
053421608
EDIT
►DELETE
DELETE GROUP
EILEEN
►YES
NO
GROUP SETUP
MANUAL
SAILING
FISHING 2
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4-8-3 Response to individual calls (INDIV REPLY)
DSC SETUP
INDIV REPLY
DSC SELECT
►LL REPLY
You can respond to an incoming call with either: an automatic response or, with a manual
response.
An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and sets-up the channel ready for a
conversation.
A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to
converse with the caller.
LL REPLY
►MANUAL
AUTO
OFF
1.
Select DSC SETUP then LL REPLY.
2.
Select your response and press ENT to confirm and return to the menu.
4-8-6 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH)
DSC SETUP
USER MMSI
GROUP SETUP
►INDIV REPLY
INDIV REPLY
MANUAL
►AUTO
1.
Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY.
2.
Select AUTO, for an automatic response, or select MANUAL for a manual response.
4-8-4 Enable DSC functionality (DSC SELECT)
When a DSC call is received, it may include a request to change to a specific channel for
subsequent communications. If a channel switch request is included, your options are:
•
allow the radio to switch to the requested channel immediately by pressing the ENT
button, or
•
do nothing to allow the radio to automatically switch to the requested channel after
a delay of 10 seconds, or
•
cancel the automatic switch and remain on the current channel by pressing the EXIT
button.
To turn off the DSC function temporarily, such as sailing to inland water or no DSC region.
1.
Select DSC SETUP, then DSC SELECT.
2.
Select OFF to turn the DSC function off.
3.
Press ENTER to confirm your choice and return to the menu.
DSC SETUP
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
►DSC SELECT
DSC SELECT
ON
►OFF
4-8-5 Response type to LL polling calls (LL REPLY)
You can set up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways:
However, automatic switching to a subsequent communications channel on receipt of a
DSC call might in some cases disrupt important ongoing communications if the working
channel changes without the operator knowing.
You can prevent the radio from automatically switching from the current working
channel by setting the AUTO SWITCH feature to OFF.
If the AUTO SWITCH feature is set to OFF, an X will be displayed on the LCD to remind
you that this feature is set to off. Additionally, the text “AUTO SW OFF” will be included in
an All Ships or Group call replacing the text “AUTO CHxx”
DSC SETUP
DSC SELECT
LL REPLY
►AUTO SWITC
AUTO SWITCH
►ON
OFF
•
MANUAL reply manually to any incoming LL polling requests from your buddies
1.
Select DSC SETUP, then AUTO SWITCH.
•
AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your
buddies
2.
Select ON to enable automatic channel switching.
3.
Select OFF to disable automatic channel switching.
•
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OFF ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests.
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4-9 ATIS SETUP (EU only)
4-8-7 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)
You can respond to incoming DSC TEST calls with an automatic response or with a manual
response.
•
MANUAL
manual response is required, press ENT to confirm or press EXIT to cancel.
•
AUTO
automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK to any incoming
DSC TEST call.
DSC SETUP
LL REPLY ▲
AUTO SWITC
►TEST REPLY
TIMEOUT
You must enter your ATIS MMSI to access ATIS functionality if you are navigating inland
waterways within Europe.
4-9-1 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI)
You can display and read your ATIS MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity
to enter your ATIS MMSI.
AUTOMATED you can set the inactivity timer to automatically timeout after a
period of inactivity for the following two categories: NON-DISTRESS or
DISTRESS
Timeout options are:
DISTRESS: NO TIMEOUT; 5 MINS; 10 MINS (default is NO TIMEOUT)
NON-DISTR: NO TIMEOUT; 10 MINS; 15 MINS (default is 15 MINS)
MENU SELECT
GPS/DATA
RADIO SETUP
►ATIS SETUP
ATIS SETUP
►ATIS MMSI
ATIS SELECT
INPUT ATIS
MMSI
9 - - - - - - -
NON AUTO you can set the inactivity timer to exit any non-automated procedure
activity.
Timeout options are:
NO TIMEOUT; 10 MINS; 15 MINS (default is 10 MINS)
ATIS MMSI
9100005366
►STORE
CANCEL
ATIS MMSI
INPUT AGAIN
9 - - - - - - -
ATIS MMSI
9100005366
►STORE
CANCEL
Note: If NO TIMEOUT is selected, then you must press the EXIT key to exit the procedure.
Example: to set a 10 minute TIMEOUT for non-automated functions:
1.
Select TIMEOUT, then select NON AUTO
2.
Select desired timeout period: NO TIMEOUT, 10 MINS or 15 MINS
DSC SETUP
LL REPLY ▲
AUTO SWITC
TEST REPLY
►TIMEOUT
TIMEOUT
AUTOMATED
►NON AUTO
NON
NO
►10
15
AUTO
TIMEOUT
MINS
MINS
In this example, 10 MINS has been selected, meaning the radio will exit any non-automated
procedure after a period of 10 minutes of non-activity.
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Press MENU and then select ATIS SETUP, press ENTER to enter the submenu.
You must enter your ATIS MMSI before you can access the ATIS functions. This is a onceonly operation.
4-8-8 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT)
•
•
ATIS sends a digital message any time that you release the PTT key. An ATIS MMSI always
starts with the number 9.
TEST REPLY
►AUTO
MANUAL
You can set the inactivity timer with the following options:
•
This submenu is used to adjust settings for the ATIS function.
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1.
Select ATIS SETUP then ATIS MMSI and press the ENTER. If an existing MMSI is stored,
the values appear.
2.
If the MMSI is blank, a dashed line will appear, except for the initial number ’9’. Then
enter ATIS MMSI along the dashed line. Press ENTER to confirm each entry and then
move to the next line.
3.
If you make an error, press CH until < appears, then press the ENTER to backup and
correct the entry.
4.
When you have entered the last number of the MMSI, a confirmation screen appears.
The cursor is at STORE, press ENTER to store your ATIS MMSI.
5.
Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password and check the confirmation screen
appears again, select STORE and press ENTER to permanently store your ATIS MMSI
and return to the menu.
6.
You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSI in the ATIS
SETUP menu.
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4-11 Track log
4-9-2 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT)
Set the distance interval to 25 m, 50 m, or 100 m for recording the track points when
navigating.
When ATIS is enabled, the following occurs:
•
DUAL watch, Tri Watch and scan functions are disabled
•
Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17, 71, 72, 74, and 77 and 31 if enabled.
To enable/disable ATIS:
MENU SELECT
GPS/DATA
RADIO SETUP
►ATIS SETUP
ATIS SETUP
ATIS MMSI
►ATIS SELECT
ATIS SELECT
ON
►OFF
Select ATIS SETUP, then ATIS SELECT. Press ENTER to display ATIS SELECT ON/OFF.
2.
Select ON to turn the ATIS function on.
3.
Press the ENTER to confirm your choice and return to the menu.
4-10 Get Buddy
When the GET BUDDY function is enabled, the radio will transmit your LL data to your
Buddies in your BUDDY list each time you release the PTT key. If your buddy also has their
GET BUDDY functioned enabled, your details (USER MMSI (or ATIS MMSI) and LL) will
appear on their radio such as the distance and bearing to you.
GET BUDDY
ON
►OFF
1.
Select GET BUDDY and then press ENTER. GB will appear on the LCD.
2.
Select ON or OFF as required, then press ENTER to confirm the selection.
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TRACK LOG
25M
►50M
100M
1.
Select TRACK LOG, then press ENTER, the 25 m, 50 m, 100 m appear on the screen.
2.
Select your desired and press ENTER to confirm.
4-12 Erase track
1.
MENU SELECT
RADIO SETUP
DSC SETUP
►GET BUDDY
MENU SELECT
DSC SETUP
GET BUDDY
►TRACK LOG
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Erase the TRACK HISTORY from the plotter screen.
MENU SELECT
GET BUDDY
TRACK LOG
►ERASE TRACK
ERASE TRACK
YES
►NO
1.
Select ERASE TRACK, then press ENTER, the radio asks for confirmation.
2.
Select Yes, then press ENTER to erase the track line of the plotter screen.
4-13 Reset (Reset to factory defaults)
Use RESET to return every setting on the radio to the factory defaults, except your MMSI,
Group MMSIs and ATIS MMSI.
1.
Select RESET, press ENTER, the radios asks for confirmation.
2.
Select yes, press ENTER to reset the radio and return to the menu.
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Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls
5-2 DSC call types
Quick press the CALL/MENU key to select DSC call type to send.
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).
Note: Only 4 calls can be shown at any one time on the screen.
Press CH / to scroll up and down the call types until the cursor is positioned at the
desired option. Press ENTER.
The call types are:
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.
Call Type
Description
INDIVIDUAL
Make a new call, by inputting the MMSI or pick up from the list max 20.
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.
LAST CALL
Recalls last call no matter what type of call it is.
GROUP
Sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share a common
group MMSI number, there is up to 3 group MMSI numbers can be stored
and called.
ALL SHIPS
Makes an Urgency, Safety or Routine call to all ships. A confirmation screen
follows the priority selection of these options. The Safety call is for advisory
alert only.
CALL LOG
Allows a review of all stored calls by number and time of call. An individual
call type can be placed to the selected MMSI/NAME in the LOG. The LOG
contains all received call types except DISTRESS calls. The call at the end of
the list is automatically erased. The earliest call is stored at the end of the
list.
CAUTION
Due to EU regulations, DSC may not be available in the Link-2 (EU) model.
5-1-1 Maritime mobile service identity
An MMSI is a nine-digit number used on Marine Transceiver capable of using Digital
Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call
other vessels.
5-1-2 How can I obtain a MMSI number?
Contact your local dealer.
Note: Only 20 calls can be stored at one time.
DISTRESS LOG
WARNING
This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to
facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must
be used only within communication range of a shore – based VHF marine channel
70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary but under normal
conditions should be approximately 10 nautical miles.
Quickly press the DSC/MENU key to pop up the DSC menu. Users can then select
the DSC call type to send. The channel remains unchanged and allows normal Tx
operation.
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Allows a review of all stored Distress calls by number and time of call. An
individual call type can be placed to the selected MMSI / NAME in the LOG.
The call at the end of the list is automatically erased. This means the earliest
call is stored at the end of the list. There are only 10 calls that can be stored.
SEND CALL
LL REQUEST
Enables you to request GPS position information from any vessel that has
a known MMSI number. The request can be picked up through the buddy
list or manual entry.
TRACK BUDDY
Track the GPS position information from up to three vessels that have a
known MMSI number.
DSC TEST
You can test your radio’s DSC operation by sending a DSC TEST CALL to a
Buddy or other station equipped with a DSC radio.
MMSI/GPS
The radio’s MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position.
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5-3 Send an Individual call (INDIVIDUAL)
5-4 Reply to the Last Call (LAST CALL)
You can call anyone who has an DSC equipped radio providing you know their MMSI.
DSC CALL
►INDIVIDUAL
LAST CALL
GROUP
INDIVIDUAL
►ROUTINE
SAFETY
URGENCY
112345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SET CHANNEL
112345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SEND?
INDIVIDUAL
►MANUAL NEW
SEA ROSE
MERMAID
112345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
CALLING...
MANUAL MMSI
0 - - - - - - -
112345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
WAITING ACK
INDIV ACK
112345678
PRESS PTT
EXIT->EXIT
To call another person:
1.
Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select INDIVIDUAL.
2.
The cursor is at ROUTINE. Press ENTER to make a routine call or select to another
priority level: SAFETY or URGENCY.
3.
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.
4.
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).
5.
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 is displayed
on the screen while the DSC call is being sent.
6.
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If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, try making the
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This facility is useful and used frequently.
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
►LAST CALL
GROUP
SEAROSE
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
10:22AM LOC
CHOOSE CH
►INTER-SHIP
MANUAL
SEAROSE
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SEND?
1.
Select DSC CALL then LAST CALL.
2.
The contact details of the most recent incoming call are displayed. Press ENT.
3.
Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The
radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex
channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel,
select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast
Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct
channel to talk on.
4.
The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on
the LCD while the call is being sent.
5.
If the call is acknowledged (INDIV ACK) press PTT to talk. If there is no reply a
message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call.
5-5 Send a Group call (GROUP)
You should have already stored the GROUP MMSI before making the call. Group calls are
always sent with ROUTINE priority.
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
LAST CALL
►GROUP
GROUP
►RD GROUP
GROUP #2
GROUP #3
RD GROUP
012345678
ROUTINE
►SET CHANNEL
RD GROUP
012345678
ROUTINE
►SEND?
RD GROUP
012345678
ROUTINE
CALLING . . .
1.
Press CALL/MENU to show the DSC CALL menu.
2.
The cursor is at LAST CALL. Move the cursor to GROUP and push ENTER. The names
of your groups are displayed.
3.
Select the group that you want to call and press ENTER.
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4.
Select the working channel and press ENTER to SEND the call.
Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from
the suggested call list.
The Tx icon is displayed on the screen while the call is being sent.
5-6 Send an All Ships call (ALL SHIPS)
DSC CALL
LAST CALL
GROUP
►ALL SHIPS
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY
►SEND?
ALL SHIPS
►SAFETY
URGENCY
CHOOSE CH
INTER-SHIP
►MANUAL
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY
CALLING...
5-7 Reply to a call in your Call Log (CALL LOG)
Your call log contains the contact details of the 20 most recent incoming calls - so you can
use the call log to reply to any of these quickly. When the call log is full, the oldest entry is
overwritten. Therefore, to select the priority level:
DSC CALL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
►CALL LOG
112345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
09:45 UTC
112345678
►CALL BACK
DELETE
SAVE MMSI
112345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SET CHANNEL
112345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SENT?
1.
Press call/menu to show the DSC CALL menu.
2.
The cursor is at last call.
3.
The contact details of the most recent incoming call are shown.
4.
URGENCY: when a serious situation or problem has occurred and could lead to a
distress situation.
(Optional) If you want to save this log entry in your BUDDY LIST, move the cursor
to MMSI then press ENTER and enter a buddy name. The MMSI is automatically
displayed.
5.
The cursor is at CALL BACK. Press ENTER.
SAFETY: to send safety information to all other boats in range.
6.
Select the working channel and press ENTER.
4.
Move the cursor to the priority level that is appropriate to your present situation 		
then press ENTER.
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 channel is selected
automatically.
5.
Select the working channel and press Enter. Duplex channels which are not usually
called are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list.
7.
The call details are shown. Pushes ENTER to send the call. The Tx icon is shown on
the screen while the call is being sent.
6.
T he radio asks for confirmation of the ALL SHIPS call. Press ENTER to select YES and
send the ALL SHIPS call.
8.
If the call is acknowledged, press PTT to talk.
9.
If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE), a message asks if you want to retry
(SEND AGAIN?).
1.
Press CALL/MENU to show the DSC CALL menu.
2.
The cursor is at LAST CALL Move the cursor to ALL SHIPS and press ENTER.
3.
There are 2 priority levels available:
7.
The Tx icon is displayed on the screen while the call is being sent.
8.
If the call is acknowledged press PTT to speak.
10. Select YES, then press ENTER to retry the call.
This cycle repeats twice. If the call still cannot be placed, the radio returns to normal
operation.
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5-8 Reply to a call in your Distress Log (DISTRESS LOG)
Your distress log contains the contact details of the 10 most recent relayed distress calls,
so that you can reply to any of these quickly. When the distress log is full, the oldest entry
is overwritten to select the priority level.
DSC CALL
ALL SHIPS
CALL LOG
►DIST LOG
DISTRESS
10:03 UTC
82◦ 50.123’N’
127◦ 45.456’W
FRED
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SET CHANNEL
FRED
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SEND?
FRED
DISTRESS
PIRACY
ALL RELAY
5-9 Request the LL position of a buddy (LL REQUEST)
DSC CALL
CALL LOG
DIST LOG
►LL REQUEST
LL REQUEST
►SAM
VHF7200
BUDDY #3
SAM
LL REQUEST
SAM
LL REQUEST
CALLING . . .
►SEND?
FRED
►CALL BACK
DELETE
SAM
LL REQUEST
WAITING ACK
1.
Press DSC MENU to show the DSC CALL menu.
2.
The cursor is at LAST CALL. Move the cursor to DIST CALL and push ENTER.
3.
The contact details of the most recent incoming distress call are shown as the first
entry (01) in the distress log. Move the cursor to step through the distress calls and
select the entry that you want to call.
The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds: one screen
shows the location and UTC time of the boat in distress. The other screen shows the
nature of the emergency (if specified) and the MMSI of the boat that relayed the
distress call.
4.
The cursor is at CALL BACK. Press ENTER.
5.
Select the working channel and press ENTER.
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 channel is selected automatically.
6.
The call details are shown. Press ENTER to send the call.
1.
Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC MENU, then select LL REQUEST.
2.
Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request, then press ENT to send the
request.
3.
The working channel name is displayed while the radio waits for an
acknowledgement from your buddy. If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio
asks if you want to retry.
5-10 Track your buddy request (TRACK BUDDY)
Use the TRACK LIST option to select a buddy (or buddies) whose position you want to
track. Specify the time interval through the INTERVAL option, to start the track alternatively. If the buddy name and time interval are already set to your preference, just start
tracking.
5-10-1 Add or delete a buddy (TRACKLIST)
DSC CALL
DIST LOG
LL REQUEST
►TRACK BUDDY
TRACK BUDDY
START TRACK
SET BUDDY
►TRACKLIST
TRACKLIST
►ADD NEW
SAM
ADD NEW
►KATHY
SEA ROSE
The Tx icon is shown on the screen while the call is being sent.
7.
If the call is acknowledged, press PTT to talk.
8.
If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE); a message asks if you want to retry
(SEND AGAIN?).
9.
Select YES, then push ENTER to retry the call.
This cycle repeats twice. If the call still cannot be placed, the radio returns to normal
operation.
TRACKLIST
►ADD NEW
KATHY
SAM
1.
Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC MENU, then select TRACK BUDDY.
2.
Select TRACKLIST. Any buddies that are already on the track list will be listed.
Note: To delete a buddy from the track list, select the buddy that you want to delete, then
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press ENTER. Select Yes and press ENTER to confirm your choice.
3.
3.
Select ADD NEW to show your buddy list.
4.
Select the target buddy then press ENTER to add that buddy to the track list.
5-10-2 Select your TRACK BUDDY
TRACK BUDDY
TRACK START
►SET BUDDY
TRACK LIST
SET BUDDY
►KATHY OFF
SAM ON
BUDDY #3 OFF
SET BUDDY
KATHY
►ON
OFF
1.
Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC MODE, then select TRACK BUDDY.
2.
Select SET BUDDY and scroll down to your desired buddy. Your can set a maximum
of three buddies to track.
3.
Select ON to track that buddy, or OFF to not. Press ENTER to confirm. (Repeat for the
other two buddies if necessary.)
5-10-3 Set the time interval of tracking
TRACK BUDDY
SET BUDDY
TRACK LIST
►INTERVAL
The position that is received is not stored in your radio’s Log, but is broadcast over
NMEA0183 to the Chartplotters. Press any key to acknowledge, or wait for the automatic
20 second timeout.
Note: The Link-2 is capable of receiving and displaying the LL position data at normal or
enhanced resolution.
5-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST)
You can test your radio’s DSC operation by sending a DSC TEST CALL to a Buddy or other
station equipped with a DSC radio.
Note: You should not use a routine DSC call to test your radio and you should minimize
the use of the safety channel for test purposes.
5-11-1 Send a DSC TEST call
Set the time interval as follows:
DSC CALL
DIST LOG
LL REPLY
►TRACK BUDDY
Each of the selected buddies is polled for their LL positions at regular time intervals.
When information is received, a friendly ring tone sounds and the position is shown on
the screen. Pressing any key cancels the screen.
Select your buddy as follows:
DSC CALL
DIST LOG
LL REPLY
►TRACK BUDDY
INTERVAL
►15 MINUTES
30 MINUTES
1 HOUR
1.
Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select TRACK BUDDY.
2.
Select INTERVAL, and choose the desired time interval. Press ENTER to confirm.
1.
Select DSC CALL then DSC TEST.
2.
Select the buddy you want to call from your buddy list, or Select MANUAL NEW then
enter the MMSI of the individual you want to call.
3.
Press ENT to accept the selection.
4.
Press ENT again to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the TX
symbol is shown on the LCD while the call is being sent.
5.
The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged a
notification is displayed.
5-10-4 Start tracking
Start tracking as follows:
DSC CALL
DIST LOG
LL REPLY
►TRACK BUDDY
1.
2.
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TRACK BUDDY
►START BUDDY
SET BUDDY
TRACK LIST
As soon as you start tracking, an LL Request is sent immediately on CH70 and your
radio; and it waits for acknowledgement of the (first) buddy’s LL position to be
displayed on your radio screen.
SET TRACK
KATHY 1 OFF
SAM 2 ON
BUDDY #3 3 OFF
START TRACK
►YES
NO
Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select TRACK BUDDY.
Select START TRACK, then YES. The START TRACK display changes to STOP TRACK. To
stop tracking at any time, just press YES.
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DSC CALL
LL REQUEST▲
TRACK BUDDY
►DSC TEST
MMSI/GPS
6.
DSC TEST
MANUAL NEW
SAM
►TOM
TOM
DSC TEST
TOM
DSC TEST
►SEND?
WAIT.. 00:17
If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio asks you if you want to retry.
5-11-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK)
1.
When you receive notification of a DSC TEST reply, press SILENC soft key to silence
the alert.
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2.
5-14 Receiving DSC Calls
If the radio recognizes the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is
displayed in place of the user MMSI.
5-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call
Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels:
The radio sounds a friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC TEST call.
Note: If TEST REPLY is set to AUTO, no sound will be emitted.
•
DISTRESS
See Section 8.
•
ALL SHIPS
Urgency or Safety priority (see Section 7-16)
•
INDIVIDUAL
Urgency, Safety, or Routine priority (see Section 7-17)
•
GROUP
Routine priority only (see Section 7-18)
1.
If the radio recognizes the MMSI as one of your buddies, your buddy’s name is
displayed in place of the MMSI.
2.
Press SILENC soft key to silence the alert.
•
GEOGRAPHIC
Routine priority only see Section 7-19)
3.
The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO (See
section 4-8-7) and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY (See section 4-8-8).
•
POLLED POSITION
Routine or Safety priority (see Section 7-20)
TEST
CALL FROM
TOM
AUTO ACK
▼ 00:01
4.
Alternatively, if TEST REPLY is set to MANUAL, a manual response is required, press
ACK softkey to acknowledge the DSC Test Call.
TEST
CALL FROM
TOM
AUTO ACK
▼ 00:01
5.
CALL FROM
TOM
AUTO ACK
IN 10S
▲▼ 00:02
CALL FROM
TOM
AUTO ACK
IS OFF
▲▼ 00:02
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information (if available), or
press EXIT to cancel.
In addition to the audible alert, the telephone icon will flash on the screen.
This is to remind you that a call is stored in the CALL LOG. Polled position call data is NOT
stored.
5-15 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY FROM
123456789
AUTO SWITCH
▼ 00:01
DSC CALL
LL REQUEST▲
TRACK BUDDY
DSC TEST
►MMSI/GPS
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ID:123456789
99°99.999’X
999°99.000’Y
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY FROM
123456789
CHANGE TO
▼ 00:11
1.
When you receive notification of an ALL SHIPS call, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key)
to silence the alert. The priority level and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen. If
the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy name is shown in
place of the user MMSI.
2.
Press ACCEPT soft key (AIS/IC key) to switch to the designated channel immediately,
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or
press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.
3.
If the display shows “AUTO SWITCH”, the radio will automatically switch to the
designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For “AUTO SW OFF”, a manual
change is required - for “AUTO SWITCH” options , see section 5-8.
4.
Press PTT to initiate voice contact on current display channel.
5-12 View User MMSI and GPS information
The radio’s MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position.
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY FROM
123456789
AUTO SW OFF
▼ 00:01
The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8).
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5-16 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE FROM
123456789
AUTO SWITCH
▼ 00:01
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE FROM
123456789
AUTO SW OFF
▼ 00:01
3.
If the display shows “AUTO SWITCH”, the radio will automatically switch to the
designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For “AUTO SW OFF”, a manual
change is required - for “AUTO SWITCH” options , see section 5-18.
4.
You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice
contact on the designated channel.
The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8).
1.
When you receive notification of an INDIV call, press SILENC soft key to silence the alert.
INDIV calls are almost always routine priority. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as
one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.
2.
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or
press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.
3.
You have the following options to respond the call:
5-18 Receiving a Geographic Area Call (GEOGRAPH)
GEOGRAPHICAL
CALL FROM
254622211
CH12 REQUEST
▼ 00:01
• ABLE soft key respond to the call with requested channel
A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area.
• NEW-CH soft key respond to the call with but request a different channel
1.
• UNABLE soft key respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel ( Note:
this option is not available with ROUTINE calls)
4.
If the display shows “AUTO SWITCH”, the radio will automatically respond to the call after
10s if no user intervention. For “AUTO SW OFF”, a manual responce is required - for “INDIV
REPLY” options , see section 5-15.
5.
The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact
designated channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice contact
instead.
The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8).
5-17 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)
GP: SAM
CALL FROM
123456789
AUTO SWITCH
▼ 00:01
1.
GP: SAM
CALL FROM
123456789
AUTO SW OFF
▼ 00:01
GP: SAM
CALL FROM
012345678
CHANGE TO
▼ 00:11
When you receive notification of a GROUP call, press SILENC soft key to silence the
alert. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the
call.
The priority level is always routine, and the group is identified on the screen. The group
will be one of the 20 groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see
Section 5-2).
2.
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GEOGRAPHICAL
CALL FROM
254622211
CHANGE TO
▼ 00:08
Press ACCEPT soft key to switch to the designated channel immediately, or press EXIT
to return the current DSC receive process.
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When you receive notification of a GEOGRAPHICAL call, press SILENC soft key to silence
the alert. Then press ACCEPT soft key to manually select the channel designated in the
incoming call.
The user MMSI or name is displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI
as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.
2.
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or
press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.
3.
Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.
5-19 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)
POSITION
REPLY FROM
123456789
82°50.1234 N
▼ 00:01
When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request you
are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially is it is a good fishing
position.
If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, press SILENC soft key to
silence the alert. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information
about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.
Note: DSC & DSE sentence will be output on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a
connected chart-plotter / MFD.
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Section 6 - Distress calls
Note: You must have entered a valid user MMSI to send and receive DSC DISTRESS calls.
6-1 Send a Distress call
DISTRESS CALL
►UNDEFINED
FIRE
FLOODING
1.
2.
3.
4.
DISTRESS CALL
►UNDEFINED
HOLD DISTRESS
3 SECONDS...
DISTRESS CALL
SENT! WAIT...
PRESS EXIT
TO CANCEL
You now have the following options: RESEND, PAUSE, CANCEL:
6.
To RESEND the call, press RESEND soft key to enter “HOLD DISTRESS 3 SECONDS TO
SEND” screen. Hold down DISTRESS key for 3s to resend the call or press EXIT soft key to
return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.
7.
To PAUSE the call, press PAUSE soft key to pause the “Call repeat” mode, press EXIT soft
key to resume the same call.
8.
To CANCEL the call, press CANCEL soft key to enter “DISTRESS CALL SEND CANCEL”
screen.
• Press NO soft key to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.
• Press YES soft key to send the DISTRESS CANCEL call. Then press PTT to report your situation
using the handset mic, after the report, press EXIT to return to the normal operating mode.
Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS.
After receiving the acknowledgment, press SILENC soft key then reply using the
microphone, or press EXIT key to quit the current distress acknowledgment.
If time is available to specify the nature of the distress, go to step 2. Otherwise, go
directly to step 3.
9.
Press and release the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Press +/- button
or rotate the CH knob to select the category that describes your situation then press
ENT.
Note: Prior to receiving an acknowledgement, the distress alert call cannot immediately be
terminated by you, it can only be cancelled by completing the distress call cancel process as
described above (step 8).
8-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)
•
UNDEFINED
(Undefined)
•
FIRE
(Fire)
•
FLOODING
(Flooding)
•
COLLISION
(Collision)
•
GROUNDING
(Grounding)
•
LISTING
(Listing)
An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received.
•
SINKING
(Sinking)
1.
•
ADRIFT
(Adrift)
Press SILENC soft key to silence the alert. You do not need to send an
acknowledgement.
•
ABANDONING
(Abandoning)
2.
The radio automatically selects CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press
ACCEPT soft-key to change to CH16 immediately.
•
PIRACY
(Piracy)
3.
•
OVER BOARD
(Overboard)
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to view details of the distress call. Details
include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), also the time and the
location (if specified). If the location and time are not specified, these are replaced with
sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.
DISTRESS
UNDEFINED
123456789
82°50.123'N
▼ 00:01
Press and hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress
call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts
to flash and beep loudly.
• The radio is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel transmitting the
distress call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within
20 m (60 ft).
After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment.
• The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an
acknowledgement is received (“Call repeat” mode).
• Press ▼ / ▲ to display the transmitted Distress call information.
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4.
Press PTT to establish voice contact or press EXIT key to quit the DISTRESS RECEIVE call.
Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence will
be output on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD.
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8-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All
Ships (DISTRESS REL)
1.
An alert sounds when a Distress ACK or Distress Relay all ship call is received. Press
SILENC soft-key to silence the alert.
2.
The radio automatically selects CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press
ACCEPT soft-key to change to CH16 immediately.
3.
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to view details of the distress call.
Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), also the
time and the location (if specified). If the location and time are not specified, these are
replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.
4.
Press PTT to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on
CH16 and standby to lend assistance
•
•
5.
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.
8-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)
When an incoming Individual Distress Relay call is received, the alarm sounds and INDIV
DISTR RELAY is displayed.
1.
Press SILENC soft-key to silence the alarm.
2.
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to view details of the distress call. Details
include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), also the time and the
location (if specified). If the location and time are not specified, these are replaced with
sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.
3.
ALL MODELS: Press ACCEPT soft-key to immediately accept the channel change before
the 10s timer expires
4.
US MODELS: Press ACK soft-key to ACK the call after the 10s delay - for “INDIV REPLY”
options, see section 5-15.
5.
Press EXIT key to quit current receive DSC process..
Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is
sent on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD.
The Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country are the only instance allowed
to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK).
Press EXIT key to quit the current DSC receive process.
Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is
sent on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD.
DISTRESS
ACK FROM
567890123
FIRE
▼ 00:01
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Section 7 - Installation Instructions
7-1 Batteries and charger
1.
Plug in the AC/DC wall charger- check the voltage is correct for your wall charger.
2.
Connect the charging wire into the charging socket on the cradle charger.
3.
Insert the entire radio or the separated battery pack into the cradle charger. The
metal charge contacts on the radio will contact the mating prongs in the charger to
transfer the charging current.
4.
Observe that the red light on the front of the charger glows to indicate that the
battery pack is properly seated and the charger is operating.
5.
Allow the battery to charge for about 2.5 to 3 hours before use. The light will change
back to green when the battery is fully charged.
The radio is shipped with a sealed Li-Polymer battery pack that is rechargeable.
WARNING
The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack
provided. Do not charge any other type of batteries in the charger as fire, explosion
or battery damage could occur. Avoiding extreme room temperature will also help
prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio.
CAUTION
7-1-1 Installing the battery pack
1.
Position the battery pack to line up the three external alignment tabs to the
alignment slots in the radio.
2.
Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated against the
radio housing.
3.
Pivot the locking tab up until it snaps into place on the back of the battery pack.
To maximise battery life: remove the battery from the charger after approximately
3.5 hours. Overcharging batteries may result in damage to both the battery pack and
radio.
7-1-3 GPS connector
7-1-2 Initial charge
You can either charge the Li-Polymer battery
pack when it is attached to the radio or separated:
Connect to NMEA0183
port on MFD
NMEA connector
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This radio supports NMEA 0183 for outputting the GPS signal. You can use the GPS connector to connect the radio and some GPS navigation receiver, such as chart plotter.
1.
Insert the GPS connector cord into the NMEA socket of the cradle charger.
2.
Connect the chart plotter to the VHF using the following wiring code:
Wire color
Function
Red
NMEA OUT(+)
Black
NMEA OUT(-)
7-1-4 Mounting battery charger to flat surface
You can mount the battery charger straight onto solid surface. Make sure that the surface
can be penetrated and is strong enough to hold permanantly in place.
To remove the battery from the radio:
1.
Slide the two levers (simultaneously) in a downward motion.
2.
Remove battery.
7-2 Installing the belt clip
1.
Slide the clip (2) into the recess on the back of the radio battery.
2.
The belt clip supplied with your radio allows you to attach the radio to your belt. To
install the belt clip: slide the belt clip to the back of your radio, make sure that the
fitting Groove is aligned.
7-1-5 Mounting battery charger and bracket onto wall
You can also mount the battery charger onto wall by using the provided bracket and
screws.
1.
Mount the bracket as indicated in the diagram.
2.
Attach the battery charger to the bracket using the screws provided.
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7-3 Installing and removing the antenna
Make sure that the flexible antenna is attached to the radio. Ensure that the radio is
turned OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected.
Appendix A - Technical specifications
Lowrance Link-2
A-1 General:
Installing the antenna:
Screw the antenna in a clockwise motion until it is securely locked into place.
Removing the antenna:
Unscrew the antenna in a anti-clockwise motion until it is removed (as illustrated below).
Waterproof 		
Floating and totally submersible to JIS-7
Channels 		
All US, Canadian and International Channels
10 NOAA Weather Channels
Frequency Range
Transmit -156.025 to 157.425 MHz
Receive - 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
Battery type		
BP-10
Battery details 		
7.4 V,1400 mAh (10.36Wh), sealed Li-Polymer
Battery Life 		
7 Hours (with GPS/DSC on and 5W 5/5/90% ratio)
Cradle charger type
BC-10
Cradle charger dtails
12V DC, 800mA0
Cradle charging current
500±100 mA with 4 hour rapid charge time
Antenna Socket 		
SMA
DSC		
CLASS-D
Display 		
128x128 pixel bit-mapped LCD with backlight
A-2 Receiver:
Note: Do not operate the radio or press PTT key without the antenna being installed.
Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD
≤0.25 uV
Squelch sensitivity
0.20 uV
Adjacent Channel Selection
70 dB
Spurious Response Rejection
70 dB
Intermodulation Rejection
68 dB
Audio Power Output
250 mW at 5% THD, 700 mW max
A-3 Transmitter:
WARNING
Never leave your radio in a closed car or trunk; the extremely high temperatures
generated in hot weather can damage the electronics.
68
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Power Output 		
1 or 5 Watts (selectable)
Modulation Type
FM
Hum and Noise Attenuation
40 dB
Audio Distortion
5%
Lowrance - Link-2 Installation and Operation Instructions
69
Adjacent Channel Power
less than 70 dB
Spurious/Harmonic Emissions
less than 0.25uW
Current drain 		
Transmit (High) 1.75 A
Transmit (Low) 0.8 A
Appendix B - Frequency charts
International marine channels
CH
TX (MHz)
RX (MHz)
MODE
01
156.050
160.650
02
156.100
160.700
12
03
156.150
160.750
Navigation 		
Great Circle navigation display with 300 waypoints
04
156.200
Plotter 		
12 range scales and 360 point of track history with
interval control
05
156.250
Units 		
NM, SM, KM
A-4 GPS and Navigation:
Satellites tracked
NMEA Output 		
RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS, GSV
A-5 Digital Selective Calling (DSC):
DSC type
CLASS-D
MMSI and NAME directory
20 numbers & groups
Dedicated Distress key
Yes
A-6 Standards:
TRAFFIC TYPE
SHIP TO
SHIP
SHIP TO
SHORE
NAME TAG
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
160.800
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OP
160.850
Port Operations, Selected VTS
Areas
No
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
06
156.300
156.300
Inter-ship Safety
Yes
No
SAFETY
07
156.350
160.950
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
08
156.400
156.400
Commercial (inter-ship only)
Yes
No
COMMERCIAL
09
156.450
156.450
Recreational Calling Channel
Yes
Yes
CALLING
10
156.500
156.500
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
11
156.550
156.550
Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes
Yes
VTS
12
156.600
156.600
Port Operations, Selected VTS
Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
13
156.650
156.650
Inter-ship Navigation Safety
(bridge-to bridge)
Yes
No
BRIDGE COM
14
156.700
156.700
Port Operations, Selected VTS
Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
ITU-R M.493-13
15
156.750
156.750
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
DSC – EU models
EN 300338-5
16
156.800
156.800
International Distress, Safety,
and Calling
Yes
Yes
DISTRESS
Other		
EN 60950-1:2006 /A1:2010
DSC – US models
70
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17
156.850
156.850
State Controlled
Yes
Yes
SAR
18
156.900
161.500
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
19
156.950
161.550
Commercial
No
Yes
SHIP - SHORE
20
157.000
161.600
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
21
157.050
161.650
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
22
157.100
161.700
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
23
157.150
161.750
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
24
157.200
161.800
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
25
157.250
161.850
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
26
157.300
161.900
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
27
157.350
161.950
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
28
157.400
162.000
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
60
156.025
160.625
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
61
156.075
160.675
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
Lowrance - Link-2 Installation and Operation Instructions
REMARK
1W only
1W only
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156.125
160.725
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
USA channel chart
CH
TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE
01A
156.050
156.050
Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
156.150
156.150
US Government, Coast Guard
Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
TRAFFIC TYPE
SHIP TO SHIP TO
SHIP
SHORE
NAME TAG
63
156.175
160.775
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
64
156.225
160.825
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
65
156.275
160.875
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
66
156.325
160.925
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
03A
67
156.375
156.375
Commercial, bridge-to-bridge
Yes
No
BRIDGE COM
05A
156.250
156.250
Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
68
156.425
156.425
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
No
SHIP - SHIP
06
156.300
156.300
Inter-ship Safety
Yes
No
SAFETY
69
156.475
156.475
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
07A
156.350
156.350
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
70
156.525
156.525
Digital Selective Calling - DSC
------
------
DSC
08
156.400
156.400
Commercial (inter-ship only)
Yes
No
COMMERCIAL
09
156.450
156.450
Recreational Calling Channel
Yes
Yes
CALLING
10
156.500
156.500
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
71
156.575
156.575
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
72
156.625
156.625
Inter-ship
Yes
No
SHIP - SHIP
73
156.675
156.675
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
11
156.550
156.550
Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas
Yes
Yes
VTS
156.600
156.600
Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
74
156.725
156.725
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
12
77
156.875
156.875
Inter-ship
Yes
No
SHIP - SHIP
13
156.650
156.650
Yes
No
BRIDGE COM
78
156.925
161.525
Non-Commercial
No
Yes
SHIP - SHORE
Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to
bridge), 1W with Power-up
79
156.975
161.575
Commercial
No
Yes
SHIP - SHORE
14
156.700
156.700
Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
80
157.025
161.625
Commercial
No
Yes
SHIP - SHORE
15
---
156.750
Environmental
------
------
ENVIRONMENTAL
81
157.075
161.675
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
16
156.800
156.800
Yes
DISTRESS
157.125
161.725
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
International Distress, Safety, and
Calling
Yes
82
83
157.175
161.775
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
17
156.850
156.850
State Controlled
Yes
Yes
SAR
156.900
156.900
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
84
157.225
161.825
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
18A
85
157.275
161.875
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
19A
156.950
156.950
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
86
157.325
161.925
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
20
157.000 161.600
Port Operations, Canadian Coast Guard
No
Yes
PORT OPS
TELEPHONE
20A
157.000
157.000
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
TELEPHONE
21A
157.050
157.050
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
22A
157.100
157.100
Coast Guard Liaison
Yes
Yes
COAST GUARD
23A
157.150
157.150
U.S. Government, Coast Guard
Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
24
157.200 161.800
Public Correspondence, Marine operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
25
157.250 161.850
Public Correspondence, Marine operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
26
157.300 161.900
Public Correspondence, Marine operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
.	LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key
before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.
27
157.350 161.950
Public Correspondence, Marine operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
28
157.400 162.000
Public Correspondence, Marine operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
.	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.
61A
156.075
156.075
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
63A
156.175
156.175
Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
64A
156.225
156.225
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
Note: The INTERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in US or Canada waters.
U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Yes
Fishing
65A
156.275
156.275
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
66A
156.325
156.325
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
67
156.375
156.375
Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with Yes
Power-up
No
BRIDGE COM
87
88
157.375
157.425
161.975
162.025
Port Operations
Port Operations
No
No
Yes
Yes
Special notes on international channel usage
72
LOW POWER (1 W) only.
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Lowrance - Link-2 Installation and Operation Instructions
REMARK
1W
RX only
1W only
1W
73
68
156.425
156.425
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
No
SHIP - SHIP
69
156.475
156.475
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
Yes
PLEASURE
70
156.525
156.525
Digital Selective Calling - DSC
------
------
DSC
71
156.575
156.575
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
Yes
PLEASURE
72
156.625
156.625
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
No
SHIP - SHIP
73
156.675
156.675
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
74
156.725
156.725
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
77
156.875
156.875
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
78A
156.925
156.925
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
No
79A
156.975
156.975
Commercial
Yes
80A
157.025
157.025
Commercial
81A
157.075
157.075
CANADA channel chart
CH
TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE
01
156.050 160.650
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
02
156.100 160.700
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
03
156.150 160.750
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
04A
156.200
156.200
Canadian Coast Guard, SAR
Yes
Yes
CANADIAN CG
05A
156.250
156.250
Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
SHIP - SHIP
06
156.300
156.300
Inter-ship Safety
Yes
No
SAFETY
Yes
COMMERCIAL
07A
156.350
156.350
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
08
156.400
156.400
Commercial (inter-ship only)
Yes
No
COMMERCIAL
U.S. Government, Environmental Protec- Yes
tion Agency Operations
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
09
156.450
156.450
Recreational Calling Channel
Yes
Yes
CALLING
10
156.500
156.500
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
11
156.550
156.550
Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas
Yes
Yes
VTS
12
156.600
156.600
Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
13
156.650
156.650
Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to
bridge) 1W with power-up
Yes
No
BRIDGE COM
1W only
TRAFFIC TYPE
SHIP TO SHIP TO
SHIP
SHORE
NAME TAG
82A
157.125
157.125
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
83A
157.175
157.175
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
84
157.225 161.825
Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
85
157.275 161.875
Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
86
157.325 161.925
Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
14
156.700
156.700
Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS/VTS
87
157.375
161.975
Port Operations
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
15
156.750
156.750
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
88
157.425
162.025
Port Operations
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
16
156.800
156.800
Yes
Yes
DISTRESS
88A
157.425
157.425
Commercial, Inter-ship Only
Yes
No
COMMERCIAL
International Distress, Safety, and
Calling
17
156.850
156.850
State Controlled
Yes
Yes
SAR
Special notes on usa channel usage
18A
156.900
156.900
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
LOW POWER (1 W) only.
19A
156.950
156.950
Canadian Coast Guard
Yes
Yes
CANADIAN CG
Receive Only.
20
157.000 161.600
Canadian Coast Guard
No
Yes
CANADIAN CG
.	LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key
before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.
21
157.050 161.650
Port Operations
No
Yes
PORT OPS
21A
157.050
157.050
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
.	Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot
be lawfully used in US waters unless special authorization is obtained from the US
Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public.
21B
---
161.650
Port Operations
------
------
PORT OPS
22A
157.100
157.100
Canadian Coast Guard Liaison
Yes
Yes
CANADIAN CG
23
157.150 161.750
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
.	The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is
simplex.
24
157.200 161.800
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
25
157.250 161.850
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
161.850
Public Correspondence
------
------
TELEPHONE
26
157.300 161.900
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
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.
25B
27
157.350 161.950
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
.	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.
28
157.400 162.000
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
162.000
Public Correspondence
------
------
TELEPHONE
60
156.025 160.625
Public Correspondence
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
61A
156.075
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
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28B
---
---
156.075
Lowrance - Link-2 Installation and Operation Instructions
REMARK
1W
1W only
1W only
1W only
RX only
RX only
RX only
75
62A
156.125
156.125
Canadian Coast Guard
Yes
Yes
CANADIAN CG
64
156.225 160.825
Public Correspondence, Duplex
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
64A
156.225
156.225
U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Yes
Fishing
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
65A
156.275
156.275
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
66A
156.325
156.325
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
67
156.375
156.375
Commercial, SAR
Yes
No
68
156.425
156.425
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
69
156.475
156.475
Commercial Fishing Only
70
156.525
156.525
Digital Selective Calling - DSC
Weather channels
CH
RX (MHz)
TRAFFIC TYPE
NAME
REMARK
WX01
162.550
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
WX02
162.400
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
WX03
162.475
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
COMMERCIAL
WX04
162.425
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
No
SHIP - SHIP
WX05
162.450
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
WX06
162.500
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
------
------
DSC
WX07
162.525
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
WX08
161.650
CANADIAN Weather Channel
CANADA WX
RX only
WX09
161.775
CANADIAN Weather Channel
CANADA WX
RX only
WX10
163.275
NOAA Weather Channel
NOAA WX
RX only
71
156.575
156.575
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
Yes
PLEASURE
72
156.625
156.625
Inter-ship
Yes
No
SHIP - SHIP
73
156.675
156.675
Commercial Fishing Only
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
74
156.725
156.725
Commercial Fishing Only
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
77
156.875
156.875
Port Operations
Yes
Yes
PORT OPS
78A
156.925
156.925
Boat Operations, Recreational
Yes
No
SHIP - SHIP
79A
156.975
156.975
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
80A
157.025
157.025
Commercial
Yes
Yes
COMMERCIAL
81A
157.075
157.075
U.S. Government Operations
Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
82A
157.125
157.125
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
83
157.175 161.775
Canadian Coast Guard
Yes
Yes
CANADIAN CG
83A
157.175
157.175
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes
Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
83B
---
161.775
Canadian Coast Guard, RX Only
------
CANADIAN CG
84
157.225 161.825
Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
85
157.275 161.875
Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
86
157.325 161.925
Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No
Yes
TELEPHONE
87
157.375
161.975
Port Operations
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
88
157.425
162.025
Port Operations
No
Yes
TELEPHONE
------
1W only
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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77
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76
j) d) o)
156.825
156.825
17
h) j)
156.85
156.85
Country Specific table
77
a) k)
156.875
156.875
For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities.
18
156.9
161.5
78
156.925
161.525
19
156.95
161.55
156.975
161.575
20
157
161.6
80
157.025
161.625
CH
SPECIFIC
FOOTNOTES
TRANSMITTING
FREQUENCY (MHZ)
SHIP
78
SHIP-TO-SHIP
SHIP-TO PORT
NAUTICAL
INFORMATION
79
LAND
a)
60
a)
156.025
160.625
01
a)
156.05
160.65
61
a)
156.075
160.675
02
a)
156.1
160.7
62
a)
156.125
160.725
03
a)
156.15
160.75
63
a)
156.175
160.775
04
a)
156.2
160.8
64
a)
156.225
160.825
05
a)
156.25
160.85
65
a)
156.275
160.875
06
a) b)
156.3
156.3
66
a)
156.325
160.925
07
a)
156.35
160.95
67
a) c)
156.375
156.375
08
a) q)
156.4
156.4
68
a)
156.425
156.425
09
a) b) c)
156.45
156.45
69
a)
156.475
156.475
10
e)
156.5
156.5
11
156.55
156.55
71
156.575
156.575
General remarks to Country Specific table:
12
156.6
156.6
The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical information may
also be used for vessel traffic -sys­tems by traffic centres.
In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for an other service category or other radio services. These countries are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the
Federal Republic of Yugosla­via, Hun­gary, 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 Yugosla­via. The Administra­
tions concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre­quencies
channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland
Waterways and/or the required service catego­ry.
a) r)
156.625
156.625
13
f)
156.65
156.65
73
f) g)
156.675
156.675
14
q)
156.7
156.7
74
a)
156.725
156.725
15
h) j)
156.75
156.75
75
o) j)
156.775
156.775
16
i)
156.8
156.8
Lowrance - Link-2 Installation and Operation Instructions
a)
157.05
161.65
81
a)
157.075
161.675
157.1
161.7
22
72
21
82
l) m)
157.125
161.725
23
m)
157.15
161.75
83
a) m)
157.175
161.775
24
m)
157.2
161.8
84
m)
157.225
161.825
25
m)
157.25
161.85
85
a) m)
157.275
161.875
26
m)
157.3
161.9
86
a) m)
157.325
161.925
27
m)
157.35
161.95
87
a) d)
157.375
157.375
28
m)
157.4
162
88
a) p)
157.425
157.425
AIS 1
a) n)
161.975
161.975
AIS 2
a) n)
162.025
162.025
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Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table:
Special channels 2
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.
C0 1
156.000
156.000
UK Coast Guard Users
Yes
Yes
UK COAST GRD
c.
In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene communi­cations during
safety operati­ons on the North Sea, IJsselmeer, Wadden­zee, Ooster- and Wester­
schelde.
M1
157.850
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
This channel may also be used for piloting, mooring, tugging and for other nautical
purposes.
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
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.
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
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AIS2
162.025
162.025
AIS2
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d.
e.
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 coastgu­ard for communicati­
ons during oil pollution operations on the North Sea and for safety messages for the
North Sea, Wadden­zee, 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 sea­going vessels and
participating land stations in case of distress and safety communica­ti­ons 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 charac­ter.
l.
In the Netherlands and Belgium, this channel may be used for trans­mit­ting mes­
sages concerning bunkering and victualling. The output power has to be reduced
manually to a value between 0.5 and- 1 W.
CH
SEND
(MHz)
RECEIVE
(MHz)
TRAFFIC TYPE
SHIP
TO SHIP
SHIP TO
SHORE
NAME TAG
Note:
1.
Lightly Shaded Simplex channel CH00 is only available in the UK to Coast Guard
users with written authorization.
2.
The special channels above maybe fitted to your radio. These are only licensed for
use in the country indicated. No attempt should be made to use them in any other
country.
Countries of Intended use in the EU:
AT - Austria
HU - Hungary
PL - Poland
BE - Belgium
IS - Iceland
PT - Portugal
m.
This channel may also be used for public correspondence.
n.
This channel will be used for an automatic ship identifi­cation and surveillance sys­
tem (AIS) capable of providing worldw­ide operating on seas and Inland Waterways.
BG - Bulgaria
IE - Ireland
RO - Romania
CY - Cyprus
IT - Italy
SK - Slovakia
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.
CZ - Czech Republic
LI - Liechtenstein
SI - Slovenia
DK - Denmark
LV - Latvia
ES - Spain
EE - Estonia
LT - Lithuania
SE - Sweden
FI - Finland
LU - Luxembourg
CH - Switzerland
FR - France
MT - Malta
TR - Turkey
DE - Germany
NL - Netherlands
UK - United Kingdom
GR - Greece
NO - Norway
o.
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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