Navico VHFLINK5 VHF MOBILE MARINE TRANSCEIVER WITH DSC (CLASS D) User Manual

Navico Auckland Limited VHF MOBILE MARINE TRANSCEIVER WITH DSC (CLASS D)

User Manual

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Copyright © 2012 NavicoAll rights reserved.Lowrance® is a registered trademark of NavicoNo part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited.Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. 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.comImportant safety information Please read carefully before installation and use.DANGERThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING 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.CAUTIONCAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a po-tentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 3 Section 1 - General Information .......................................................................61-1 Features .................................................................................................................................................61-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio ..................................................................................... 71-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus ..........................................................................................71-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ................................................................................................71-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings ..........................................................................................................71-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions ............................................................................................. 9Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) ................................................................122-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) ...................................................................................................... 122-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) .................................................................................. 132-2-1 Add an Entry ....................................................................................................................................................132-2-2 Edit an Entry .....................................................................................................................................................132-2-3 Delete an Entry ............................................................................................................................................... 142-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) ........................................................................... 142-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................. 142-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................. 14 2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) ..................................................... 142-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level .......................................................................................................................152.4.2 Set the Contrast Level ..................................................................................................................................152-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) ................................................................................................. 152-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) ..................................................................152-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) .......................................................................................................................162-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) .............................................................................................162-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) .............................................................................................172-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display) ................................................................................................ 172-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)..............................................................................172-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) ..................................................................................................................... 182-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) ....................................................................................................... 182-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) ............................................................................................. 18Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ................................................193-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ........................................................................................... 193-2 Channel (UIC) .................................................................................................................................... 193-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)......................................................................................................... 203-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP) ...................................................... 203-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) ....................................................................... 203-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) ............................................................................... 213-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) .......................................................................................................... 213-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) ....................................................................................................... 21Draft - 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Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide4Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) ........................................................224-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options .......................................................................................................... 224-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) ........................................................................ 224-2-1 Enter your MMSI.............................................................................................................................................224-2-2 View your MMSI ............................................................................................................................................234-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) ................................................................................... 234-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ...........................................................................................................234-3-2 Edit Group Name Details .........................................................................................................................244-3-3 Delete a Group ...............................................................................................................................................244-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ........................................................................... 244-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality.................................................................................................. 254-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI ...............................................................................................................254-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI ...................................................................................................................................254-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) .............................................................................................264-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) ................................................................................... 264-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) ........................................................................ 264-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) .................................................................... 274-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) ....................................................................................................... 284-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT) ........................................................................................ 28Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................295-1 What is DSC? ..................................................................................................................................... 295-2 Sending DSC calls ........................................................................................................................... 295-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL) ......................................................................................................305-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call ..............................................................................................................................315-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ...............................................315-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL) ................................................................325-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP) .................................................................................................................................325-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) ..........................................................................................................................325-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG).....................................................................................................335-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG) .......................................................................................... 335-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) .......................................................................................345-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ................................................................345-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .......................................................................................................355-3 Receiving DSC Calls ........................................................................................................................ 365-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ............................................................................................375-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ..................................................................................................375-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ..........................................................................................................385-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH) ....................................................................................395-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) .................................................................................39Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 5Section 6 - Distress Calls ..................................................................................406-1 Sending a Distress Call .................................................................................................................. 406-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 416-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Relay ....................................................... 426-4 Acknowledgement of an Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR) ................................ 43 Section 7 - Installation ....................................................................................44Installation Options ............................................................................................................................... 44Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 44Checklist..................................................................................................................................................... 45Gimbal Installation ................................................................................................................................. 46Change the Viewing Angle ................................................................................................................. 46Recessed Installation ............................................................................................................................. 46Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount ....................................................................................... 47Fix the DSC label ..................................................................................................................................... 48Connect the Radio Cables ................................................................................................................... 48Set Up the Radio ..................................................................................................................................... 49Enter Your User MMSI ............................................................................................................................ 49The Completed Installation ................................................................................................................ 50Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................51Appendix B - Troubleshooting .........................................................................53Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts .....................................54C-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 54Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................55C-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 56Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................57C-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 58Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................59C-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels ............................................................................................. 60Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ................................................61D-1 EU International Channel Chart ................................................................................................ 61Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ...............................................................................62D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specic table - ATIS ON .......................................................... 63D-3 Special Channels 2 ........................................................................................................................ 66Appendix E - MMSI, FCC and License Information .......................................... 67FCC Compliance .........................................................................................................................................................67Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide6 Section 1 - General Information1-1 FeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of this Lowrance Link-5 marine band VHF radio. Your Link-5 provides the following useful features:• Prominent channel display • Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD• Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use• Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7• GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected to a GPS)• Choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power• 6 key handset mic with built-in speaker• Powerful 4 W external audio output• Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available (model dependant)• Special CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international distress) channel• Special 3CH key to select your three favourite channels• Dedicated Wx (Weather) key• PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility• DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Global DSC Class D Standards• Separate CH70 receiver included built in• DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an acknowledgement is received• Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favourite people• MMSI storage for three favourite groups • Group Call and All Ships Call facility• LL position polling information• Weather alert facility where available (US models)• ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU models)• With DSC Auto-Switch disable and DSC Test functionDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 71-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF RadioYou can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this Section. Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other Sections.You can check the software version of the radio and the User MMSI each time the radio is turned on, the screen will display the software version and the USER MMSI if one is pro-grammed into the radio.1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus1. Press MENU (or CALL). Note that only four menu items can be displayed at any one time on the screen.2. Some line items may show an ▲ or ▼ indicator. This means there is more information available to show. Scroll (rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the hand mic) to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press ENT (press the Push To Select) to display that option.3. Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section. 4. Press ENT to confirm changes. Otherwise, press EXIT to keep the original entry. 5. Press EXIT to backup one screen (this key is equivalent to an ESC function on a PC)1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric DataIf your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, you can Rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the microphone key to enter alphanumeric data.• Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number.• Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired character.• If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.1-5 LCD Symbols and MeaningsDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide8This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:Symbol Meaning Transmitting. HI LO Transmission power. High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W.WX Weather channel.WX ALT Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound (US models only). Receiver busy with an incoming signal.PRI Priority channel is selected. Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation. Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.DSC DSC capability is available. Incoming DSC call. Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V). Channel selected. USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations. DSC Auto channel switch function is disabled (OFF) (see section 4-8)B A Channel suffix, if applicable.CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected. Otherwise blank.ATIS EU models only - must be enabled when in European inland waterways.A typical display:The latitude and longitude  of the vessel and the local time  are shown. A transmission on Channel 16  is being made at high power  The International channel bank  is loaded. Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel . It is also set as favourite channel 1 . DSC functionality  is enabled. There is an incoming DSC call  so the receiver is busy . XBUSYTXLOCALDDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 91-6 Basic Operation and Key FunctionsAll possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available depending on your Lowrance VHF radio model.Key FunctionVOL/PWR Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if connected. SQL Squelch or Threshold Level. Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard, then turn slowly clockwise until the random noise disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for best reception in open sea conditions. In areas of high noise (eg. close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity is reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section 2.3.16 / 9 Priority Channel. Also on the handset mic. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel. The default Priority Channel is CH16. For US models: To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed. WX Weather Channel. For US models: In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently selected weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD. Rotate the dial or + / - on the handset mic to change to a different weather channel. Press WX again to return to the most recent channel. If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is broadcast from the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message.6 Key handset mic Link-5 base station radioDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide10 For all other models: The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your choice. Select a channel you wish to use as your weather channel, then press and hold the Wx key for a few seconds. The radio will beep to confirm your choice. You now have quick access to your favourite channel by pressing the Wx key.H/L Transmission Power. (Located on the handset mic). High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W. Press to toggle between high or low transmission power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is shown on the LCD. Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the power transmission setting is incorrect. Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be changed to high power by holding down H/L and PTT at the same time. See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts.3CH Three Favourite Channels. Also on the handset mic. Press to toggle between your favourite channels. The CH1, CH2, or CH3 symbol appears on the LCD to show which favourite channel is selected. To scan only one of your favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press and release SCAN. If you want to scan all three favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press and hold SCAN. To add a favourite channel for the first time, select that channel then hold 3CH to store it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favourite channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively. If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them. To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD.SCAN Scan. Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL or TRI WATCH mode. The weather channel is also scanned if the USA channel bank is selected and the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON. Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked every 1.5 seconds. When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts. Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an “always busy” channel when in ALL SCAN mode and resume the scan. If a channel is skipped, the word ‘SKIP ON’ will momentarily replace the channel name shown on the LCD to designate a skipped channel. The channel name will then have ‘ *’ appended to the end of the channel name. Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel.To cancel a skipped channel, select the channel while in normal mode (non-scan mode) then press the ENT key - ‘SKIP OFF’ will be displayed momentarily and the channel will be restored. Alternatively, you can re-power the radio. Press SCAN to stop at the current channel.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 11Press EXIT to cancel scan mode and return to normal operation.PUSH TO SELECT Enter (ENT). Use ENT when navigating menus, to confirm entries and edits. EXIT Escape (ESC). Use EXIT when navigating menus, to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu without saving changes, and to back up to the previous screen. CALL DSC Call Menu. Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls. See Section 6.MENU Radio and DSC Setup Menu. Press to enter the DSC Setup Menu and to customize your radio. See Section 2-5. DISTRESS Send a DSC Distress Call. DSC must be active and an MMSI must be programmed. See Section 6.PTT Press To Talk. (Located on the handset mic). Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a signal. If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after five minutes and sound an error tone. Rotary knob Channel Select. Turn to select a channel. The current channel is shown on the LCD in BIG digits and an A or B designator suffix (if applicable) in small letters below the channel number. (See appendix C for a listing of channel frequencies). Push to activate the ENT function. You can also use the rotary knob for alphanumeric entry. Turn to step through alphanumeric characters one at a time then push to confirm each selection. If you make an error, select the < character then push to backup.+ / - Channel Select. (Located on the handset mic). The current channel is shown on the screen in BIG digits with an appropriate designator suffix A or B in small letters below the channel number. Press + or - to step through the available channels one at a time, or hold down to scroll rapidly through all the available channels. See Appendix C for a listing of channel charts. Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu selection and for alphanumeric entry. Press + or - to scroll the cursor up or down menu options when navigating menus. When editing an item containing only numbers, press - to count through the numbers or hold down to scroll rapidly. To enter a character, press + to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll rapidly.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide12Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU)2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) The following options are available through MENU key:Maintain your buddy list. See Section 2-2.Set radio sensitivity. See Section 2-3.Set backlight level. See Section 2-4.Set contrast level. See Section 2-4.Set position & UTC manually.See Section 2-5. Set local time and time format. See Section 2-5.Radio Setup Menu. See Section 3.Turn the GPS Simulator on/off. See Section 2-6.Reset factory settings. See Section 2-7.* Model dependantSections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data.BUDDY LISTLOCAL/DISTBACKLIGHTCONTRASTGPS/DATADSC SETUPRADIO SETUPGPS SIM RESETUSER MMSIGROUP SETUPATIS MMSI *ATIS FUNC *INDIV REPLYDSC FUNCLL REPLYAUTO SWITCHTEST REPLYTIMEOUTMANUALSETTINGUIC *CH NAME RING VOLUMEKEY BEEPINT SPEAKERWATCH MODE *WX ALERT *COM PORT DSC Setup Menu. See Section 4.Make DSC calls.See Section 5.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 131. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry and press ENT.3. Select EDIT. The cursor is at the first character of the name.4. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.5. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen.6. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press EXIT to cancel.2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) Use the Buddy List to store the names and associated MMSI’s of 20 favourite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first. The following sections show how to add, edit, and delete entries on your BUDDY LIST. Section 5 explains how to call a buddy.2-2-1 Add an Entry1. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press ENT.2. Enter the buddy name, one character at a time (this may be alphanumeric) then press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI entry line.3. Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name (this must be numeric) then press ENT. If the MMSI is for a Coast Station, enter the 7 digits then press ENT twice.4. The new buddy name and MMSI are displayed. Press ENT to store the new entry, which is displayed at the top of your buddy list.Note: When the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you can make a new entry and the buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased. 2-2-2 Edit an EntryMENU SELECT►BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT ▼BUDDY LIST►MANUAL NEW ALEX TOMENTER NAME––––––––––––ENTER MMSI–––––––––ENTER NAMEBOBENTER MMSI123456789BOB123456789►STORE CANCELALEX►EDIT DELETEEDIT NAMEALEXEDIT MMSI112233445ALEX111223344►STORE CANCELBUDDY LIST►MANUAL NEW ALEX TOMDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide142-2-3 Delete an Entry1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry you want to delete and press ENT.3. Select DELETE then select YES.4. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again.2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) Use LOCAL/DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST). LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to cities.See also SQL (Squelch Control) in Section 1.6.2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity1. Select LOCAL/DIST then select DIST. 2. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. 2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity1. Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL.2. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting. This disables distance sensitivity and the menu is displayed again.LOCAL is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that local sensitivity is selected. 2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD, keypad and microphone keypad to a comfortable level. Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD.BUDDY LIST►MANUAL NEW ALEX TOMBUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX►TOMTOM EDIT►DELETEDELETE BUDDYTOM►YES NOSENSITIVITY►DISTANT LOCALSENSITIVITY DISTANT►LOCALMENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲►BACKLIGHT CONTRAST ▼MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST►LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT ▼Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 152-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level1. Select BACKLIGHT.2. Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change the setting.3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.Note: The DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched off.2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level1. Select CONTRAST.2. Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the setting.3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time. However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify the vessel position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option. This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted. You can also select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options.2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.1. Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL. 2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC. 3. Press ENT when all the information is correct. The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The prefix M indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.CONTRAST ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ LO HIPRESS ENTMENU SELECT BACKLIGHT ▲ CONTRAST►GPS/DATA ▼BACKLIGHT ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ LO HIPRESS ENTMANUAL LL ––’––.–––'N–––’––.–––'EMAN ––:––UTCGPS/DATA►MANUAL SETTINGPORT OPS10:12AM UTCM27’52.023'N082’31.135'WDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide162-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET)The local time can be set by entering the time offset between UTC and local time as follows.1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. 2. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time. Half hour increments can be used with a maximum offset of ±13 hours. In this example, a difference of +1.5 hours has been entered and the local time is displayed with the suffix LOC.2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT)Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format.ZABC D F GHINOPQRSTUWESTANDARD TIME ZONESCorrected to January 2011Zone boundaries are approximateDaylight Saving Time (Summer Time),usually one hour in advance of StandardTime, is kept in some placesMap outline © Mountain High MapsCompiled by HM Nautical Almanac OfficeVXKLPQQRVUTSRQP*TSAAZBCZABBBCSSSRHI* KKMMHHHIKFGED**E**CCDGHEFHIGCEKLZZPN0° 30°E 60°E 90°E 120°E 150°E30°W60°W90°W120°W150°W180° 180°LZNOOZZZCDDEFE*F*KL**LLMMQOQASUWV*AYMLM YPKHMXXWWXM*WM*M*MMLMM†KIDFGIIIKLLZInternational Date LineInternational Date LineWORLD MAP OF TIME ZONESRCBBAPRICRQ*TUQ§§WME†MKCGGHII*KK*– 7– 8– 9– 9 30–10–10 30LL*MMM*M† –11–11 30–12–12 45–13–14VV*WXY+ 9+ 9 30+10+11+12hhhmmmmZABCC*D 0– 1– 2– 3– 3 30– 4hmEE*E†FF*– 5 30– 5 45– 6 – 6 30D*– 4 30– 5 NOPP*Q+ 1+ 2+ 3+ 3 30+ 4Q*RSTU+ 4 30+ 5+ 6+ 7+ 8Standard Time = Universal Time – value from tablehNo Standard Time legally adoptedUniversal Time = Standard Time + value from tablehhm m§TIME FORMAT►12 Hr 24 Hr07:15AM LOCGPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING TIME OFFSET►TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL▼GPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING►TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL▼TIME OFFSET►+01:3002:30PM LOCDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 171. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.2. Select TIME FORMAT.3. Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and so the LCD shows the AM or PM suffix.2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY)If you have entered the time manually as described in the previous sections, the time is always shown on the screen with the prefix M.However, if the vessel position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the time display on the screen ON or OFF as follows:1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.2. Select TIME DISPLAY.3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and so the screen no longer shows the time.If the time display is set ON, course and speed data are not displayed on the LCD (see section 2-5-6).2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display)If you have entered the vessel position manually as described in the previous section, the vessel position is always shown on the screen with the suffix M.However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the vessel position display on the screen on or off as follows:1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.2. Select LL DISPLAY.3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the screen no longer shows the vessel position.2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)Use this option to display course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the screen. 1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.2. Select COG/SOG.3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, ON has been selected and so the screen shows the bearing and speed.If COG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4).SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT►TIME DISPL▼TIME DISPLY►ON OFFSETTING TIME FORMA▲ TIME DISPLY►LL DISPLY ▼LL DISPLAY►ON OFFSETTING TIME DISPL▲ LL DISPLY►COG/SOG ▼COG/SOG ON►OFFDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide182-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) The GPS alert is usually set to ON (on) so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds.1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.2. Select GPS ALERT.3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired.2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR)The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is switched ON, or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. However, if you want to test it, turn it on. 1. Select GPS SIM, then select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON (on), simulated Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and LL position appear on the screen. This data is updated automati-cally during the simulation.Important: It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator mode.2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET)Use this setting to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings, entries in your buddy list and any edited channel names. 1. Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation.2. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu.MENU SELECT RADIO SETU▲ GPS SIM►RESETRESET RADIOARE YOU SURE►YES NOMENU SELECT DSC SETUP ▲ RADIO SETUP►GPS SIM ▼SETTING LL DISPLY ▲ COG/SOG►GPS ALERTGPS ALERT ON►OFF Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 19Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)The following options are available through MENU key:* Model dependantSections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data.3-2 Channel (UIC)Note: UIC may not be available on all models.Toggle between USA, International or Canadian channel banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C.Edit or delete channel names.See Section 3-3.Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON (on) or OFF (off ). See section 3-7.Selects Priority Channel operation with Dual or Tri watch scanning. See section 3-6.Switch ON/OFF (on/off) the radio’s internal speakers. See section 3-5.Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio and any other instruments. See section 3-8.Set the volume level of the beeps. See section 3-4.Set the volume level of the incoming call notification beeps. See section 3-4.Channel band.See Section 3-2.UIC *CH NAME RING VOLUMEKEY BEEPINT SPEAKERWATCH MODE *WX ALERT *COM PORT RADIO SETUP►UIC CH NAME RING VOLUM▼UIC►USA INT’L CANADADraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide203-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags. CH NAME gives you the option to edit or delete the channel name tags displayed on the screen.1. Select RADIO SETUP, then CH NAME.2. Use + or - to step through the channels with their name tags until you see the channel name tag you want to change, then press ENT. In this example, the channel name TELEPHONE associated with channel 01 is being changed to PHONE1.3. Select EDIT and press ENT to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters. To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT. 4. Press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the YES/NO confirmation.5. Press ENT to confirm the new channel name tag or the deletion, then press EXIT to return to the menu.3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP)Set the volume level of the incoming signal beeps (RING VOLUME) and/or the error and warn-ing beeps (KEY BEEP) to HIGH (high) or LOW (low) as follows:1. Select RADIO SETUP, then RING VOLUME or BEEP VOLUME as appropriate.2. Select a HIGH or LOW volume. (It is possible to turn the beeps off completely by selecting KEY BEEP then OFF.)3. Press ENT to enable the new volume setting and return to the menu. 3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER)Switch the radio’s internal speaker ON (on) or OFF (off). The external speaker is always ON (on) if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack. RADIO SETUP►CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼ 01CH NAMETELEPHONE TELEPHONE►EDIT DELETEEDIT CH NAMETELEPHONEEDIT CH NAMEPHONE1►YES NORADIO SETUP CH NAME►RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼RING VOLUME►HIGH LOW KEY BEEP►HIGH LOW OFFDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 211. Select RADIO SETUP, then INT SPEAKER.2. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE)For EU models, watch mode is similar to a dual watch, scanning between the priority channel CH16 and the working channel. If you have US model and are operating on USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, as follows:1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH MODE.2. Select ONLY 16CH for dual watch mode, or 16CH+9CH for tri watch mode.3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) US models ONLYThe NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz. You can set up the radio to pick up weather alerts, as follows:1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WX ALERT.2. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.When a weather alert is broadcast, the alarm will sound. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message.3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT)This radio uses NMEA 0183 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit. The COM Port must be configured correctly before use. The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol.1. Select RADIO SETUP, then COM PORT.2. Select CHECKSUM ON (on) or OFF (off) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.CHECKSUM ON is the default setting. The COM Port uses 4800 baud rate and can receive the following GPS data sentence: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS. Additionally, this radio will output the following NMEA DSC data: DSC (for DSC call), DSE ( for enhanced position).WX ALERT ON►OFF RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE►WX ALERT ▼RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE▲ WX ALERT►COM PORTNMEA CHECKSUM►ON OFFRADIO SETUP KEY BEEP ▲ INT SPEAKER►WATCH MODE▼WATCH MODE►ONLY 16CH 16CH+9CHINT SPEAKER►ON OFFRADIO SETUP RING VOLUM▲ KEY BEEP►INT SPEAKE▼Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide22Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP)4-1 DSC Setup - Menu OptionsThe following options are available through MENU key: * Model dependant4-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI)You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions. This is a once-only operation. 4-2-1 Enter your MMSIYou can display and read your user MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MMSI. Contact Lowrance if you need to change your MMSI after initial input.DSC SETUP►USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL▼USER MMSIINPUT AGAIN–––––––––INPUT USER MMSI–––––––––USER MMSI 187654321►STORE CANCEL WARNINGA valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See below for instructions on how to Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).Enter or view your user MMSI. See section 4-2. (If you do not have a user MMSI, see Appendix D.) Enter or change the name and/or details of a group. See section 4-3.Select the type of response to an LL polling request. See section 4-7.Turn the DSC operation ON/OFF (on/off ). See section 4-6.Choose an automatic or manual response to calls.See section 4-4.Enable/disable the ATIS function.See section 4-5-3.Enter, change or view your ATIS MMSI.See section 4-5.USER MMSIGROUP SETUPATIS MMSI *ATIS FUNC *INDIV REPLYDSC FUNCLL REPLYAUTO SWITCHTEST REPLYTIMEOUTEnable/disable automatic channel switching with DSC messageSee section 4-8.Choose an automatic or manual response to DSC test call.See section 4-9.Set the inactivity timer for Automated and Non-Automated items. See section 4-10.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 231. Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI. 2. If this is the rst time that you are entering your user MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your user MMSI along the dashed line using the rotary knob as described in Sec-tion 1-4. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.3. Press ENT to store your user MMSI. 4. You may need to enter your user MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the user MMSI and return to the menu.4-2-2 View your MMSI You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting MMSI/GPS in the CALL menu. Alternatively, the user MMSI is displayed each time the radio is turned on. If a user MMSI is not programmed into the radio, the radio will display a warning and sound an audible alarm at startup warning you that all DSC functions are disabled (model dependant).4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP)Use GROUP SETUP to create, edit, or delete 1, 2, or 3 groups of frequently called people stored in alphanumeric order. A group MMSI always starts with 0.4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP)DSC SETUP USER MMSI►GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL▼GROUP SETUP►MANUAL NEW 000000000 GROUP NAME––––––––––––GROUP MMSI0––––––––FISHER1012345678►STORE CANCEL1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. 2. If this is the rst time that you are entering a group name, a line of nine zeros appears. Otherwise, any existing group names are displayed. Press ENT to display the input screen.3. Enter the group name along the dashed line. It can be alphanumeric. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. When you have finished, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.4. Enter the group MMSI. Note that the first number is always 0. Press ENT.5. The group name and group MMSI are shown in a confirmation screen. Press ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.WARNINGNO MMSIDSC DISABLEDENT>>SILENCEDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide244-3-2 Edit Group Name Details FISHER1►EDIT DELETEGROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW►FISHER1 FRIENDS1FISHER2012345678►STORE CANCELEDIT NAMEFISHER1EDIT MMSI0123456781. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT.2. Press ENT to edit. The group name details are displayed, with the cursor at the first character of the name.3. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.4. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen.5. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 4-3-3 Delete a GroupFISHER2 EDIT►DELETEGROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW►FISHER2 FRIENDS1DELETE GROUPFISHER2►YES NO1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. 2. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT.3. Select DELETE and press ENT. The radio asks for confirmation.4. Press ENT to delete the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY)You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. Note - this does not apply for Routine Calls.• An AUTOmatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation after 10 seconds of receiving the call. USA default.• A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller. This is the default setting for EU models.1. Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY.2. Select AUTO for an automatic response, or MANUAL for a manual response.3. Press ENT to confirm your choice and return to the menu.INDIV REPLY►MANUAL AUTODSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP►INDIV REPL▼Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 254-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS FunctionalityEU models ONLYATIS is only available in certain EU models. You must enter your ATIS MMSI to access ATIS functionality. ATSI must be used if you are navigating inland waterways within Europe. An ATIS MMSI is different to your DSC MMSI.ATIS sends a digital message each time that you release the PTT key. Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74 and 77.4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSIDSC SETUP GROUP SETU▲ INDIV REPLY►ATIS MMSI ▼ INPUT ATISMMSI9---------- INPUT ATISMMSI►STORE CANCEL INPUT AGAINATIS MMSI9----------ATIS MMSI923456789►STORE CANCELNote: An ATIS MMSI always starts with the number 9. 1. To enter or edit your ATIS MMSI:2. Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS MMSI.3. If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line using the rotary knob as described in Section 1-4. The first number is always 9. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit.If you make an error, press - until < appears, the press ENT to backup and correct the entry. If you are editing an existing ATIS MMSI, this will be displayed. Make the required changes.4. Press ENT to store your user ATIS MMSI.5. You may need to enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the ATIS MMSI and return to the menu.4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSIYou can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSI in the main menu, DSC SETUP.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide264-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC)ATIS functionality can only be activated if an ATIS MMSI has been entered. See 4-5-1.DSC SETUP INDIV REPL▲ ATIS MMSI►ATIS FUNC ▼ATIS FUNC►ON OFF DSC IS ON1. Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS FUNC.Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate ATIS, you must first switch DSC off. A note on the LCD will remind you if DSC is already ON.2. Select ON to enable the ATIS functionality - DSC must be turned off first. The ATIS annunciator appears on the screen.4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC)DSC functionality can be disabled but this is not recommended unless you are going to turn ATIS on.DSC SETUP GROUP SETU▲ INDIV REPLY►DSC FUNC ▼DSC FUNC►ON OFF ATIS IS ON1. Select DSC SETUP, then DSC FUNC.Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate DSC, you must first switch ATIS off. A note on the LCD will remind you if ATIS is already ON.2. Select ON to enable the DSC functionality - ATIS (if applicable) must be turned off first. The DSC annunciator appears on the screen.There are two annunciators on the screen to show you the current mode: if the DSC annun-ciator is shown, DSC is operational, if the ATIS annunciator is shown, ATIS is operational. 4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY)You can set the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways:AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your buddies.MANUAL choose to manually reply to any incoming buddy polling requests.OFF ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests.ATISDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 27LL REPLY MANUAL►AUTO OFFDSC SETUP INDIV REPL▲ DSC FUNC►LL REPLY ▼1. Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY.2. Select your response and press ENT to confirm and return to the menu.4-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH)When a DSC call is received, it may include a request to change to a specific channel for subsequent communications. If a channel switch request is included, your options are:• allow the radio to switch to the requested channel immediately by pressing the ENT button, or• do nothing to allow the radio to automatically switch to the requested channel after a delay of 10 seconds, or• cancel the automatic switch and remain on the current channel by pressing the EXIT button.However, automatic switching to a subsequent communications channel on receipt of a DSC call might in some cases disrupt important ongoing communications if the working channel changes without the operator knowing.You can prevent the radio from automatically switching from the current working channel by setting the AUTO SWITCH feature to OFF.If the AUTO SWITCH feature is set to OFF, an X will be displayed on the LCD to remind you that this feature is set to off. Additionally, the text “AUTO SW OFF” will be included in an All Ships or Group call replacing the text “AUTO CHxx” DSC SETUP DSC FUNC ▲ LL REPLY►AUTO SWITC▼AUTO SWITCH►ON OFF1. Select DSC SETUP, then AUTO SWITCH.2. Select ON (on) to enable automatic channel switching.3. Select OFF (off) to disable automatic channel switching.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide284-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)You can respond to incoming DSC TEST calls with an automatic response or with a manual response.MANUAL manual responce is required, press ENT to confirm or press EXIT to cancel.AUTO automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK to any incoming DSC TEST call.DSC SETUP LL REPLY ▲ AUTO SWITCH►TEST REPLY▼TEST REPLY►MANUAL AUTO 4-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT)You can set the inactivity timer with the following options:AUTOMATED you can set the inactivity timer to automatically timeout after a period of 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)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)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 AUTO2. Select desired timeout period: NO TIMEOUT, 10 MINS or 15 MINSNON AUTO NO TIMEOUT►10 MINS 15 MINSTIMEOUT AUTOMATED►NON AUTODSC SETUP AUTO SWITC▲ TEST REPLY►TIMEOUTIn 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.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 29Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls5-1 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 Mari-time Organization) and is part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Currently, you are required to monitor the VHF Distress Channel 16, but DSC will eventually replace listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to broadcast routine and urgent maritime safety information. DSC enables you to send and receive calls from any vessel or coast station that is equipped with DSC functionality, and within geographic range. Calls can be categorised as distress, urgency, safety, or routine, and DSC selects a working channel automatically.5-2 Sending DSC callsPress CALL to show the types of DSC call that can be made. The following options are available through CALL key: WARNINGA valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).Make a individual call or acknowledgement to a new caller or a buddy. See Section 5-2-1, 5-2-2, and 5-2-3.Make a call to one of your three groups. See Section 5-2-5.Show the details of the most recent incoming call. See Section 5-2-4.Make an All Ships call. See Section 5-2-6.Show the details of the 20 most recent incoming calls.See Section 5-2-7.Show the details of the 10 most recent distress calls.See Section 5-2-8.Request the LL position of a buddy. See Section 5-2-10.INDIVIDUALLAST CALLGROUPALL SHIPSCALL LOGDISTR LOGSENT CALLLL REQUESTDSC TESTMMSI/GPSMake a DSC TEST call. See Section 5-2-11.Show the programmed MMSI and GPS information See Section 5-2-12.Show the details of the 20 most recent sent calls. See Section 5-2-9.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide30Note that only three DSC call types can be shown at any one time on the screen. Press + or - to scroll up and down the DSC call types until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Then press ENT. The DSC call types are:5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL)DSC CALL►INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ▼INDIVIDUAL►ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCYMANUAL MMSI0––––––––123456789INDIVIDUALROUTINE►SET CHANNEL123456789INDIVIDUALROUTINE►SEND?123456789INDIVIDUALROUTINECALLING...123456789INDIVIDUALROUTINEWAIT... 00:00INDIVIDUALROUTINEACK FROM ▼ 00:00You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio.1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select INDIVIDUAL. This allows you to call another person.2. Press ENT, the arrow is pointing to <ROUTINE>. However, you can select one of the following call priorities: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY.To make a Routine call, press ENT to select MANUAL NEW to call a person that is not in your buddy list, otherwise select the name of your buddy. Press ENT.If you selected MANUAL NEW, you need to enter the user MMSI and then press ENT. Note: If the MMSI is for a Coast Station, enter the 7 digits then press ENT twice.3. Select the 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 (MMSI begins with 00), the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.)4. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call. The radio goes to CH70 and the TX annunciator is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being sent.5. The radio then waits for an acknowledgement and displays the elapsed time since the call was sent.6. If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, retry making the call. See Section 5-2-2.DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL►LAST CALL GROUP ▼Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 315-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call1. If there is no reply to your call after 30 seconds (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) the radio asks if you want to retry the call (SEND AGAIN?).2. Select YES and press ENT to retry the call. The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call still cannot be placed, the radio returns to normal operation.5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV)When an incoming call is received, the alarm sounds for 2 minutes and INDIVIDUAL is dis-played.1. Push +/- or 3CH or SCAN or H/L button or rotate the CH knob to stop the alarm2. Push +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call123456789CH12 REQUEST12:45 UTC ▲▼ 00:03ROUTINE FROM123456789CH12 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:02INDIVIDUALROUTINE FROM123456789 ▼ 00:01 CH12 REQUEST12:45 UTCENT->OPTION ▲▼ 00:04OPTION►ACK CHANGE CHAN12:45 UTCENT->OPTIONKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:05ENT->OPTIONKEY->SILENCEEXIT->ESC ▲ 00:06 3. Press ENT for options on how you want to respond to the call. Options are:ACK to acknowledge the callCHANGE CHAN to acknowledge and request a channel changeUNABLE ACK* respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel (* Note: this option is not available with ROUTINE calls)4. Or press EXIT to return to standby.123456789SEND AGAIN?►YES NODraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide32 Lowrance - Link-5 Operation and Installation Instructions325-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL)BOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE►SEND?BOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE10:22 UTCDSC CALL INDIVIDUAL►LAST CALL GROUP ▼BOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE►SET CHANNELThis facility is useful and used frequently.1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode. LAST CALL is automatically selected. Press ENT to display the contact details of the most recent incoming call.2. Press ENT to recall the caller. Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. 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.)3. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call, and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP)RD GROUP055554444ROUTINE►SET CHANNELSELECT GROUP►RD GROUP GROUP #2 GROUP#3DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL►GROUP ▼RD GROUP055554444ROUTINE►SEND?1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select GROUP. The radio displays the names of your groups you setup in section 4-3.2. Select the group that you want to call (the Group MMSI must be set before making the call). Then set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS)ALL SHIPSURGENCY►SET CHANNELALL SHIPS SAFETY►URGENCY DSC CALL LAST CALL ▲ GROUP►ALL SHIPS ▼ALL SHIPSURGENCY►SEND?1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select ALL SHIPS.2. Select one of the following call priorities: SAFETY to send safety information to all other vessels in rangeURGENCY for use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a distress situation3. Set the working channel.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 334. The radio then asks for confirmation of the ALL SHIPS call. Press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG)DSC CALL GROUP ▲ ALL SHIPS►CALL LOG ▼BOBBY D►CALL BACK DELETEBOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE►SET CHANNEL01 BOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE10:45 UTCThe Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you call any of them again quickly.1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select CALL LOG. Scroll down to the desired contact details.The radio displays the contact details for the most recent incoming call as the first entry (01) in the call log. In the example, the contact details for the most recent call are displayed. Press ENT to advance to next screen.2. Again press ENT to confirm the call back, then set the working channel and press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG)DSC CALL ALL SHIPS ▲ CALL LOG►DISTR LOG ▼BOBBY D►CALL BACK DELETE SAVE MMSI ▼BOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE►SET CHANNEL01 BOBBY DDISTRESSUNDESIGENT->OPTIONThe Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the last 20 re-layed Distress Calls so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 first, as follows:1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select DISTR LOG.2. The most recent Distress Call received is the first entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT to select OPTION to select one of the following options on how you want to respond to the call:CALL BACK to call the station press ENT, then set the channel and continue as ex-plained in Section 5-2-1.DELETE to delete the entry from the call logSAVE MMSI to save the MMSI. You will be asked to add a name of the contact.INFO to display more information about the station, such as the location and name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress and the nature of the emergency (if specified).BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE►SEND?BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE►SEND?Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide345-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) CALL BACK►DELETE SAVE MMSI01 BOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE10:12 UTCDSC CALL CALL LOG ▲ DIST LOG►SENT LOG ▼DELETEBOBBY D►YES NOThe Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent sent calls, so that you review details of the call.1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select SENT LOG. Scroll down to the desired sent call details.2. The radio displays the details for the most recent sent call as the first entry (01) in the call log. In the example, the contact details for the most recent call are displayed. Press ENT to advance to next screen.3. You now have three options:CALL BACK to CALL the contact.DELETE to delete the entry from the call log, select YES to confirm.SAVE MMSI to save the MMSI. You will be asked to add a name for the contact.5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST)SAMLL REQUEST►SEND?LL REQUEST►SAM TOM BUDDY #3DSC CALL DIST LOG ▲ SENT CALL►LL REQUEST▼SAMLL REQUESTCALLING...1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select LL REQUEST.2. Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request then press ENT to send the request. (See Section 5-3-5 for the acknowledgement.)3. The working channel name is displayed while the radio waits for an acknowledgement from your buddy. If there is no reply after 30 seconds the radio asks if you want to retry. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-2.SAMLL REQUESTWAIT.. 00:17Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 355-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST)You can test your radio’s DSC operation by sending a DSC TEST CALL to a Buddy or other station equipped with a DSC radio.Note: You should not use a routine DSC call to test your radio and you should minimize the use of the safety channel for test purposes.5-2-11-1 Send a DSC TEST call1. 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. TOMDSC TEST►SEND?DSC TEST MANUAL NEW SAM►TOMDSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST►DSC TEST ▼TOMDSC TESTWAIT.. 00:175. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAITING ACK). If the call is acknowledged (DSC TEST ACK), notification is displayed.6. If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio asks you if you want to retry.5-2-11-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK)1. When you receive notification of a DSC TEST reply, press any key to cancel the alert. 2. If the radio recognizes the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.3. Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel.5-2-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST callThe radio sounds a friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC TEST call.1. If the radio recognizes the MMSI as one of your buddies, your buddy’s name is displayed in place of the MMSI.2. The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO (See sec-tion 4-9) and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY. (See section 4-10)3. Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel.TESTACK FROM123456789 ▼ 00:22Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide36 123456789AUTO ACKIN 10S ▲▼ 00:03CALL FROM123456789AUTO ACK ▲▼ 00:02TESTCALL FROM123456789 ▼ 00:01 10:12 UTCENT–> ACKKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:06IN 10S10:12 UTCENT–> ACK ▲▼ 00:05AUTO ACKIN 10S10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:044. If TEST REPLY is set to MANUAL, a manual responce is required, press ENT to confirm or press EXIT to cancel. (see Section 4-9) 123456789AUTO ACKIS OFF ▲▼ 00:18CALL FROM123456789AUTO ACK ▲▼ 00:15TESTCALL FROM123456789 ▼ 00:12 10:12 UTCENT–> ACKKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:25IN 30S10:12 UTCENT–> ACK ▲▼ 00:23AUTO ACKIS OFF10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:205-3 Receiving DSC CallsSeveral types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels: DISTRESS See Section 6.ALL SHIPS Urgency, Safety, Routine or Distress priority (see Section 5-3-1)INDIVIDUAL Urgency, Safety, Routine or Distress priority (see Section 5-3-2)GROUP Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-3)GEOGRAPHIC Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-4)POLLED POSITION Routine or Safety priority (see Section 5-3-5)DSC TEST CALL DSC Test Call (see Section 5-2-11)In addition to the audible alert, the telephone icon will flash on the screen. Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 375-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)1. When you receive notification of an ALL SHIP call, press any key to cancel 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’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.2. Press ENT to switch to the designated channel immediately or press EXIT to return to the current working channel.Note: The radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10 seconds if no key is pressed and AUTO SWITCH = ON (see Section 4-8): TOMAUTO SWITCHCH14 IN 10S ▲▼ 00:03SAFETY FROMTOMAUTO SWITCH ▲▼ 00:02ALL SHIPSAFETY FROMTOM ▼ 00:01 10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPTKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:06CH14 IN 10S10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:05AUTO SWITCHCH14 IN 10S10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:04However, If AUTO SWITCH =OFF, then AUTO SW OFF will be displayed and manual channel change is required: TOMAUTO SW OFFCH14 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:18SAFETY FROMTOMAUTO SW OFF ▲▼ 00:15ALL SHIPSAFETY FROMTOM ▼ 00:12 10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPTKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:25CH14 REQUEST10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:23AUTO SW OFFCH14 REQUEST10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:203. No acknowledgement is needed. Press PTT to initiate voice contact.4. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7). 5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)1. When you receive notification of an INDIV call, press any key to cancel 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.Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide38 TOMAUTO SW OFFCH67 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:18SAFETY FROMTOMAUTO SW OFF ▲▼ 00:15INDIVIDUALSAFETY FROMTOM ▼ 00:12 10:12 UTCENT–> OPTIONKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:25CH67 REQUEST10:12 UTCENT–> OPTION ▲▼ 00:23AUTO SW OFFCH67 REQUEST10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:202. Press ENT for options on how you want to respond to the call. Options are:ACK respond to the call with requested channelCHANGE CHAN respond to the call with but request a different channelUNABLE ACK* respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel (* Note: this option is not available with ROUTINE calls)3. Or press EXIT to return to standby.4. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)1. When you receive notification of a GROUP call, press any key to cancel the alert. The priority level is always routine and the group is identified on the screen. The group will be one of the three groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 4-3).2. Press ENT to switch to the designated channel immediately or press EXIT to return to the current working channel.Note: The radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10 seconds if no key is pressed and AUTO SWITCH = ON (see Section 4-8): TOMAUTO SWITCHCH13 IN 10S ▲▼ 00:03CALL FROMTOMAUTO SWITCH ▲▼ 00:02GP 012345678CALL FROMTOM ▼ 00:01 10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPTKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:06CH13 IN 10S10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:05AUTO SWITCHCH13 IN 10S10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:04Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 39However, If AUTO SWITCH =OFF, then AUTO SW OFF will be displayed and manual channel change is required: TOMAUTO SW OFFCH13 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:25CALL FROMTOMAUTO SW OFF ▲▼ 00:22GP 012345678CALL FROMTOM ▼ 00:12 10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPTKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:35CH13 REQUEST10:12 UTCENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:32AUTO SW OFFCH13 REQUEST10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:283. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7). 5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area.1. When you receive notification of an GEOGRAPH call, press any key to cancel the alert. 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 ENT to switch to the designated channel immediately or press EXIT to return to the current working channel. TOMCH13 REQUEST10:11 UTC ▲▼ 00:25CALL FROMTOMCH13 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:22GEOGRAPHICALCALL FROMTOM ▼ 00:12 10:11 UTCENT–> ACCEPTKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:32CH13 REQUEST10:11 UTCENT–> ACCEPT ▲▼ 00:283. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see Section 5-2-9), you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially if it is a good fishing position. If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes.TOM 12’23.456’N123'23.789’E ▲▼ 00:25REPLY FROMTOM 12'23.456'N ▲▼ 00:22POSITION REPLY FROMTOM ▼ 00:12 12’23.456’N123’23.789’EKEY->SILENCE ▲▼ 00:28Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide40Section 6 - Distress Calls6-1 Sending a Distress Call1. Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS to expose the red Distress key.2. TO SEND AN IMMEDIATE DISTRESS CALL (Undesignated): HOLD DOWN the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts to flash and beep loudly.DISTRES CALL►UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING ▼DISTRES CALL>UNDEFINEDHOLD DISTRES2 SECONDS..DISTRESS CALLSENDING...Or, if time is available, specify the nature of the distress3. TO SEND A DISTRESS CALL with Distress type:4. Press and release the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Use the CH knob to scroll to the category that describes your situation: UNDESIGNATED Undesignated FIRE (Fire) FLOODING (Flooding) COLLISION (Collision) GROUNDING (Grounding) LISTING (Listing) SINKING (Sinking) ADRIFT (Adrift) ABANDONING (Abandoning) PIRACY (Piracy) OVER BOARD (Over Board)5. Hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts to flash and beep loudly. WARNINGA valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI).Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 416. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment.7. The Distress Call is automatically re-sent every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until a distress acknowledgement is received or press ENT to select OPTIONS:DISTRES CALLSENT! WAIT..ENT–> OPTIONRESEND:03:30OPTION►RESEND PAUSE ▼RESEND:03:20OPTION PAUSE ▲►CANCELRESEND:03:10Options are:RESEND to resend the Distress call immediately.PAUSE to PAUSE the RESEND countdown timer. Press Exit to continue.CANCEL to CANCEL the Distress Call and transmit a DISTRESS CANCEL call. Use the PTT microphone to report your situation:OPTION PAUSE ▲►CANCELRESEND:03:20SEND CANCEL?►YES NORESEND:03:20DISTR CANCELSENDING..DISTR CANCELSENTPTT-->REASONDISTR CANCELCOMPLETEDEXIT–> ESC8. After a DISTRESS ACK is received, rotate the CH knob to silence the alarm, then use the PTT microphone to report your situation.9. The following information (if available) is contained in the DIstress Call: - Nature Of Distress (if available) - Position information. The latest GPS or manual input position is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF.6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)1. An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key to cancel the alert. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. DISTRESSFLOODING123456789 ▼ 00:01FLOODING123456789 82’50.178N ▲▼ 00:02123456789 82’50.178N024’45.342W ▲▼ 00:03Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide42 82’50.178N024’45.342W10:12 UTC ▲▼ 00:04024’45.342W10:12 UTCAUTO SWITCH ▲▼ 00:0510:12 UTCAUTO SWITCHCH16 IN 10S ▲▼ 00:06 AUTO SWITCHCH16 IN 10SKEY–>SILENCE ▲▼ 00:07CH16 IN 10SKEY–>SILENCEEXIT–> ESC ▲▼ 00:082. The radio will automatically select CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press ENT to change to CH16 immediately.Details of the distress call are shown on the screen. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), also the time and the location (if specified). If the location and time are not specified, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.3. Press PTT to establish voice contact.This radio is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the radio transmitting the Distress Call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m (60 ft).6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Relay An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received. Press any key to cancel the alert. DISTRESSACK FROM123456789 ▼ 00:01ACK FROM123456789 82’50.178N ▲▼ 00:02123456789 82’50.178N024’45.342W ▲ 00:03Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistanceFor a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) sent from the Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country, your radio automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears. Press PTT to establish voice contact with the Search and Rescue (SAR) authority. The Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country are the only instance allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK).Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.KEY–>SILENCEEXIT–> ESCENT–> ACCEPT ▲ 00:09Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 436-4 Acknowledgement of an Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR)US models ONLYWhen an incoming Individual Distress Relay call is received, the alarm sounds and INDIV DISTR RELAY is displayed.1. Push +/- or 3CH or SCAN or H/L button or rotate the CH knob to stop the alarm2. Push +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call3. Press ENT to ACK the call.4. Or press EXIT to return to standby.The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).900000000FLOODING 55'29.975’N ▲▼ 00:02RELAY900000000FLOODING ▲▼ 00:01INDIV DISTR RELAY ▼ 00:00FLOODING 55’29.975’N012’18.559’E ▲▼ 00:0302:43UTCAUTO SWITCHCH16 IN 10S ▲▼ 00:06012’18.559’E02:43UTCAUTO SWITCH ▲▼ 00:05 55’29.975’N012’18.559’E02:43UTC ▲▼ 00:04AUTO SWITCHCH16 IN 10SKEY–>SILENCE ▲▼ 00:07KEY–>SILENCEEXIT–> ESCENT–> ACK ▲ 00:09CH16 IN 10SKEY–>SILENCEEXIT–> ESC ▲▼ 00:08 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide44 Section 7 - InstallationThis Lowrance radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geo-graphic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.Installation OptionsThere are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:• A deck or overhead mounted gimbal installation. The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted.• A recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted.Location RequirementsPlease check these before doing any cutting or drilling.Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:• Is at least 3’ (1 m) from the antenna• Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the antenna• Is at least 1.5’ (45 cm) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation • Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount• Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel • Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio• Provides enough room to fix the DSC warning labelThe VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable view of the display. Ideally, the user should be directly in front of the display or no more than +/-20 deg from the front of the display. Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and check for a suitable location.20˚20˚20˚20˚SideTopDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 451. Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio2. GPS connection cable3. Two mounting knobs4. Microphone bulkhead mount5. Four countersunk self-tapping screws for the mounting gimbal6. Four flat screws for the mounting gimbal7. Four spring washers for the mounting gimbal8. Four plain washers for the mounting gimbal9. Four nuts for the mounting gimbal10. Two self-tapping screws for the microphone bulkhead mount11. Two flat screws for the microphone bulkhead mount12. Two spring washers for the micro-phone bulkhead mount13. Two plain washers for the microphone bulkhead mount14. Two nuts for the microphone bulkhead mount15. Four M5x32 screws for recessed instal-lation16. Four nuts for the recessed installationNot pictured:• Installation template• Warranty card• DSC Warning label sticker• This Operation and Installation manual • One 7 Amp spare fuse in case of ac-cidental reverse of battery polarity• Base unit and microphoneChecklistThe following items should be supplied in the box. Check before starting the installation and contact your dealer if an item is missing. Note: An antenna is not provided. Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary.13215567891011121314416Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide46Gimbal Installation1. Hold the mounting gimbal at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions onto the mounting surface.2. If you can’t reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts, use the self-tapping screws instead of the flat screws shown in the picture. If you’re drilling into fibreglass, use a drill bit smaller than 3/16” (5mm) to drill the pilot holes.Otherwise, drill the four screw holes where marked, using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit. Drill completely through the mounting surface.3. Use a Philips screwdriver and the set of four flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to attach the mounting gimbal to the location site. 4. Slide the radio into the mounting gimbal. 5. Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle.Change the Viewing AngleThe viewing angle on the gimbal mount has a 20º tilt range. To change the current viewing angle on the gimbal mount:1. Support the radio, then cautiously loosen the mounting knobs until the radio can be moved.2. Re-position the radio then tighten the mounting knobs again.Recessed Installation1. Tape the installation template onto the chosen location site.2. Cut out the area marked by the solid dark line. (The dashed line indicates the total area Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 47that will be covered by the radio fascia after installation.) Drill the 4 mounting holes.3. Remove the installation template and slide the radio into the cavity.4. Screw each M5x32 screw through the screw hole in the mounting bracket, then attach the stopper. If your bulkhead exceeds 0.51” (13 mm), the stopper can be discarded if necessary.5. Tighten the M5x32 screws until the radio is held firmly against the rear of the bulkhead.Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount1. Hold the microphone bulkhead mount at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions on the mounting surface. Ensure that the microphone curly cable will comfortably reach this location BEFORE you drill.2. Drill the two pilot screw holes where marked.3. Use a short length Philips screwdriver and the set of two flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to secure the microphone bulkhead mount at the location site.4. Hang the microphone on its mount.0.96" (24.5 mm)0.47" (12 mm)1.16" (29.5 mm)0.96" (24.5 mm)0.47" (12 mm)1.16" (29.5 mm)Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide48Connect the Radio CablesThe connectors are on the rear of the base unit, as follows:GPS/COM connector. For connection to GPS device via NMEA (If you’re not using this, be sure to put the protective cap securely over the connector to protect it from moisture and dust).GPS/COM cable. For above connector. See the following table for wiring and color codes.Red Power wire. Connect this to the Positive (+) battery terminal. Check that a 7 Amp fuse is installed on this power cable close to the battery.Black Power wire. Connect this to the Negative (-) battery terminal.External Speaker connector. Connect to an external speaker BEFORE powering on the radio. Use a 4 Ohm 4 Watt external speaker. White wire to speaker (+). Bare wire to speaker (-) NOTE: Ensure wires are electrically insulated if not used.ANT. A radio antenna is not supplied. A suitable radio antenna must be mounted and connected before operating this radio. Consult your dealer for advice if necessary.GND. A ground connection is not usually required. CAUTIONA DSC warning label is supplied with US versions of this radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this warning label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label.Fix the DSC labelDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 49Set Up the RadioThe user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).If you don’t have a user MMSI contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you’re unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer.• A Group MMSI begins with 0 followed by 8 numeric digits (0xxxxxxxx)• A Coast Station MMSI begins with 00 followed by 7 numeric digits. You just need to add the 7 digits and the radio will add the beginning 00 for youEnter Your User MMSISee section 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI). CAUTIONYou can’t make any DSC transmissions until you’ve obtained a user MMSI and entered it into your radio.Wiring for GPS/COM connector Pin Wire Function Notes1 Red No connection (Not used)2 Orange OUT (+) ( To )3 White Program/clone (Not used)4 Green IN (-) (From )5 Yellow IN (+) (From )6 Black OUT (-) (Ground)7 Blue No connection (Not used)8Grey No connection (Not used)8 Grey 2 Orange4 Green1 Bare wire6 Black5 Yellow3 White7 BlueDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide50The Completed Installation12 V DC BatteryVHF AntennaGPS product Antenna cableExternal speakerBlack power cableFuse on Red power cableExternal speaker cableLink-5 Base unit with speaker microphoneGPS / COM NMEA connection cableDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 51Appendix A - Technical SpecicationsLOWRANCE Link-5 GENERALPower Supply: 13.6V DC. Current drain - Transmit 5 A at 25 W Tx / 1.5A at 1W TxReceive Less than 250 mA in standbyUsable channels: International, USA, Canada, Weather (country specific)Mode: 16K0G3E (FM) / 16K0G2B (DSC)PHYSICALLCD display (viewing): 46 x 26 mm (1.8 x 1.0”), matrix FSTNContrast control: YesDimming control: Yes Antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm)Temperature Range: -20ºC to +55ºC (5ºF to 130ºF)Waterproof: JIS-7Dimensions: 161(W) x 75(H) x 147(D) mm - without bracketWeight: 1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) - without microphoneFrequency stability: +/- 10 ppmFrequency control: PLLGPS/NMEA input: YesComm. port: 4800 baud NMEA 0183DSC: Yes, CLASS-D (Global - separate CH70 receiver built in)GPS/NMEA input: YesGPS data sentences can be received: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNSNMEA output: YesNMEA output sentences: DSC ( for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position).FEATURESFlush Mount kit Yes Local/Distant control: YesPosition polling: YesDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide52Group Call: YesCall logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distressDSC mode: Class D (Global) with dual receiver (individual CH70)Standards: ITU-R M.493-12 (US models), EN 300-338-3 (EU models)Channel Naming: YesTri watch: YesFavourite channel scan: YesAll scan: YesUser programmable MMSI: YesMMSI and NAME directory: Yes - 20 numbers & groupTRANSMITTERFrequency: 156.025 - 157.425 MHzOutput power: 25 W / 1 W selectableTransmitter protection: Open / short circuit of antennaMax Frequency deviation: +/- 5 kHzSpurious & harmonics: better than 0.25 µ WModulation distortion: Less than 4%@ 1 kHz for a +/-3 kHz deviation RECEIVERFrequency: 156.025 - 163.275 MHz12dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.25 uV (distant) / 0.8 uV (local)20db SINAD sensitivity: 0.35 uVAdjacent CH selectivity: more than 70 dbSpurious response: more than 70 db Intermodulation Rejection ratio: more than 68 dbResidual Noise level: more than -40 db unsquelchedAudio output power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion) 4 W with 4 ohm external speakerCompass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5’)Specifications are subject to change without notice.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 53Appendix B - Troubleshooting1. The transceiver will not power up.A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver.a. Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections.b. After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse (1 spare fuse is supplied).c. Check the battery voltage. This must be greater than 10.5 V.2. The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on.The power wires may have been reversed. a. Check that the red wire is connected to the positive battery terminal, and the black wire is connected to the negative battery terminal.3. The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the engine is running.Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver.a. Re-route the power cables away from the engine.b. Add a noise suppressor to the power cable.c. Use resistive spark plug wires and/or use an alternator whine filter.4. No sound from the external speaker.a. Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected.b. Check the soldering of the external speaker cable.5. Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (HI) power is selected.The antenna may be faulty.a. Test the transceiver with a different antenna.b. Have the antenna checked out.6. Battery symbol is displayed.The power supply is too low or too high.a. Check the battery voltage. This should be at least 10.5 V ± 0.5 V DC.b. Check the alternator on the vessel.7. No position information is displayed.The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect. a. Check that the GPS cable is physically connected.b. Check the polarity of the GPS cable.c. Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800 and parity should be set to NONE.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide54Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel ChartsThe following channel charts are provided for reference only and may not be correct for all regions. It is the operators responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used for local regulations.C-1 International Channel ChartCH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG REMARK01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 04 156.200 160.800 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 05 156.250 160.850 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS/VTS 06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY 07 156.350 160.950 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL 09 156.450 156.450 S Inter-ship Yes Yes CALLING 10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Yes Yes VTS 12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS 13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge) Yes No BRIDGE COM 14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS 15 156.750 156.750 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS 17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR 1 1W only18 156.900 161.500 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 19 156.950 161.550 D Ship to Shore No Yes SHIP-SHORE 20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 22 157.100 161.700 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 61 156.075 160.675 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 55Special Notes on International Channel Usage1. LOW POWER (1W) only.2. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios.Note:• The INTERNATIONAL channel bank is not legal for use in U.S. or Canada waters.• Select the INTERNATIONAL channel bank for use in Australia, New Zealand and other Asia Pacific regions, and all other regions where otherwise not specified.KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.62 156.125 160.725 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 63 156.175 160.775 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 65 156.275 160.875 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes No BRIDGE COM 68 156.425 156.425 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP 69 156.475 156.475 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 70 156.525 156.525 - Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 271 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP 73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 77 156.875 156.875 S Ship to Shore Yes No SHIP-SHORE 78 156.925 161.525 D Ship to Shore No Yes SHIP-SHORE 79 156.975 161.575 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 80 157.025 161.625 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 81 157.075 161.675 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 82 157.125 161.725 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONEDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide56C-2 USA Channel ChartCH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG REMARK01A 156.050 156.050 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS03A 156.150 156.150 S US Government, Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 405A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes VTS12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge), 1W with Power-up Yes No BRIDGE COM 3 1W14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS15 --- 156.750 S Environmental ------ ------ ENVIRONMEN-TAL 2 RX only16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR 1 1W only18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL19A 156.950 156.950 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operations, Canadian Coast Guard No Yes PORT OPS20A 157.000 157.000 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 422A 157.100 157.100 S Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes COAST GUARD23A 157.150 157.150 S U.S. Government, Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 424 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 463A 156.175 156.175 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 465A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with Power-up Yes No BRIDGE COM 3 1WDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 57Special Notes on USA Channel Usage1. LOW POWER (1 W) only.2. Receive Only.3. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.4. Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in U.S. waters unless special authorization is obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public.5. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is simplex.This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for Interna-tional channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.6. 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.KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP69 156.475 156.475 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE70 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 671 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE72 156.625 156.625 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS77 156.875 156.875 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only78A 156.925 156.925 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP79A 156.975 156.975 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government, Environmental Protec-tion Agency Operations Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 482A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 483A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 484 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE84A 157.225 157.225 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE85A 157.275 157.275 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE86A 157.325 157.325 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE87A 157.375 157.375 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE88A 157.425 157.425 S Commercial, Inter-ship Only Yes No COMMERCIALDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide58C-3 CANADA Channel ChartCH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG REMARK01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE04A 156.200 156.200 S Canadian Coast Guard, SAR Yes Yes CANADIAN CG05A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes VTS12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge) 1W with power-up Yes No BRIDGE COM 3 1W14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS15 156.750 156.750 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 1 1W only16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR 1 1W only18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL19A 156.950 156.950 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG20 157.000 161.600 D Canadian Coast Guard No Yes CANADIAN CG 1 1W only21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED21B --- 161.650 S Port Operations ------ ------ PORT OPS RX only22A 157.100 157.100 S Canadian Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes CANADIAN CG23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE25B --- 161.850 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE28B --- 162.000 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 4Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 59Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage1. LOW POWER (1 W) only.2. Receive Only.3. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.4. 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.62A 156.125 156.125 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 465A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Yes No COMMERCIAL68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP69 156.475 156.475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL70 156.525 156.525 S Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 671 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP - SHIP73 156.675 156.675 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL74 156.725 156.725 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL77 156.875 156.875 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only78A 156.925 156.925 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP79A 156.975 156.975 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government Operations Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 482A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 483 157.175 161.775 D Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 483B --- 161.775 S Canadian Coast Guard, RX Only ------ ------ CANADIAN CG84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONEDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide605. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.6. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios.Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.C-4 US & Canada WEATHER ChannelsCH RX (MHz) TRAFFIC TYPE NAME REMARKWX01 162.550 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyWX02 162.400 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyWX03 162.475 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyWX04 162.425 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyWX05 162.450 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyWX06 162.500 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyWX07 162.525 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyWX08 161.650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX onlyWX09 161.775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX onlyWX10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX onlyDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 61D-1 EU International Channel ChartCH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG REMARK01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP04 156.200 160.800 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP05 156.250 160.850 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY07 156.350 160.950 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No SHIP-SHIP09 156.450 156.450 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP10 156.500 156.500 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge) Yes No SAFETY COM14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS15 156.750 156.750 S Inter-ship Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS17 156.850 156.850 S Inter-ship Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only18 156.900 161.500 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP19 156.950 161.550 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP20 157.000 161.600 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP21 157.050 161.650 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP22 157.100 161.700 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP61 156.075 160.675 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOPAppendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel ChartsThe following channel charts are provided for reference only and may not be correct for all regions. It is the operators responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used for local regu-lations. For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide62Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage1. LOW POWER (1W) only.2. 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.3. Maybe Duplex in some regionsKEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.62 156.125 160.725 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP63 156.175 160.775 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP65 156.275 160.875 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP66 156.325 160.925 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes No SHIP-SHIP68 156.425 156.425 S Port Operations Yes No PORT OPS69 156.475 156.475 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP70 156.525 156.525 - Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 271 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP73 156.675 156.675 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS75 156.775 156.775 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only76 156.825 156.825 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only77 156.875 156.875 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP78 156.925 161.525 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP79 156.975 161.575 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP80 157.025 161.625 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP81 157.075 161.675 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP82 157.125 161.725 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP87 157.375 157.375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 388 157.425 157.425 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 3Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 63D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specific table - ATIS ONFor specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities.CH SPECIFIC FOOT-NOTESTRANSMITTING FREQUENCY (MHZ)SHIP-TO-SHIP SHIP-TO PORT NAUTICAL INFORMATIONSHIP LAND60 a) 156.025 160.625 x01 a) 156.05 160.65 x61 a) 156.075 160.675 x02 a) 156.1 160.7 x62 a) 156.125 160.725 x03 a) 156.15 160.75 x63 a) 156.175 160.775 x04 a) 156.2 160.8 x64 a) 156.225 160.825 x05 a) 156.25 160.85 x65 a) 156.275 160.875 x06 a) b) 156.3 156.3 x66 a) 156.325 160.925 x07 a) 156.35 160.95 x67 a) c) 156.375 156.375 x08 a) q) 156.4 156.4 x68 a) 156.425 156.425 x09 a) b) c) 156.45 156.45 x69 a) 156.475 156.475 x10 e) 156.5 156.5 x70 a) 156.525 156.525 Digital selective calling for distress, safety and calling11 156.55 156.55 x71 156.575 156.575 x12 156.6 156.6 x72 a) r) 156.625 156.625 x13 f) 156.65 156.65 x73 f) g) 156.675 156.675 x14 q) 156.7 156.7 x74 a) 156.725 156.725 x15 h) 156.75 156.75 x75 o) 156.775 156.775 x16 i) 156.8 156.8 x76 j) d) o) 156.825 156.825 x17 h) 156.85 156.85 xDraft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide64General remarks to Country Specic table: 1 The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical information may also be used for vessel traffic -sys tems by traffic centres.2 In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for an other service category or other radio services. These countries are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugosla via, Hun gary, Moldova, Romania, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic (with exemption of channels 08, 09, 72, 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugosla via. The Administra tions concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre quencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service catego ry.77 a) k) 156.875 156.875 x18 156.9 161.5 x78 156.925 161.525 x19 156.95 161.55 x79 a) 156.975 161.575 x20 157 161.6 x80 157.025 161.625 x21 a) 157.05 161.65 x81 a) 157.075 161.675 x22 157.1 161.7 x82 l) m) 157.125 161.725 x23 m) 157.15 161.75 x83 a) m) 157.175 161.775 x24 m) 157.2 161.8 x84 m) 157.225 161.825 x25 m) 157.25 161.85 x85 a) m) 157.275 161.875 x26 m) 157.3 161.9 x86 a) m) 157.325 161.925 x27 m) 157.35 161.95 x87 a) d) 157.375 157.375 x28 m) 157.4 162 x88 a) p) 157.425 157.425 xAIS 1 a) n) 161.975 161.975AIS 2 a) n) 162.025 162.025Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 65Explanation of specic footnotes in Country Specic table: a. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel.b. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350.c. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene communi cations during safety operati ons on the North Sea, IJsselmeer, Wadden zee, Ooster- and Wester schelde.d. This channel may also be used for piloting, mooring, tugging and for other nautical purposes.e. This channel is the first ship-to-ship channel, unless the competent authority has designated an other channel. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is allowed that the output power is set to a value between 6 and 25 W until 1 January 2005.f. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities.g. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by its national coastgu ard for communicati ons during oil pollution operations on the North Sea and for safety messages for the North Sea, Wadden zee, IJsselmeer, Ooster- and Westerschelde. h. This channel may be used only for service category on-board communications.i. This channel may be used only for communications between sea going vessels and participating land stations in case of distress and safety communica ti ons within the maritime sea-areas. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel may be used only for distress, safety and calling.j. The output power shall be reduced automatically to a value between 0.5 and 1 W.k. This channel may be used for communications with a social charac ter.l. In the Netherlands and Belgium, this channel may be used for trans mit ting mes sages concerning bunkering and victualling. The output power has to be reduced manually to a value between 0.5 and 1 W.m. This channel may also be used for public correspondence. n. This channel will be used for an automatic ship identifi cation and surveillance sys tem (AIS) capable of providing worldw ide operating on seas and Inland Waterways.o. The availability of this channel is on a voluntary basis. All existing equipment shall be capable to of operating on this channel within a ten-year period after the entry into force of this Arrangement.p. After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial events on a temporary basis.q. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information.r. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities.Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide66Note: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.D-3 Special Channels 2 CH SEND (MHz)RECEIVE (MHz)TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIPSHIP TO SHORENAME TAG00 1156.000 156.000 UK Coast Guard Users Yes Yes UK COAST GRDM1 157.425 157.850 UK Marina Channel M1 Yes Yes UK MARINAM2 161.425 161.425 UK Marina Channel M2 Yes Yes UK MARINA31 157.550 162.150 INT’L, Duplex (Holland) No Yes NL MARINA96H 162.425 162.425 INT’L (Belgium) No Yes BEL G MARINAL1 155.500 155.500 INT’L (Skandinavia) Yes No LEISURE 1L2 155.525 155.525 INT’L (Skandinavia) Yes No LEISURE 2L3 155.650 155.650 INT’L (Skandinavia– not in Denmark) Yes No LEISURE3F1 155.625 155.625 INT’L (Skandinavia) Yes No FISHING 1F2 155.775 155.775 INT’L (Skandinavia) Yes No FISHING 2F3 155.825 155.825 INT’L (Skandinavia) call back Yes No FISHING 3AIS1 161.975 161.975 AIS1 ----- ----- -----AIS2 162.025 162.025 AIS2 ----- ----- -----AT - AustriaBE - BelgiumBG - BulgariaCY - CyprusCZ - Czech RepublicDK - DenmarkEE - EstoniaFI - FinlandFR - FranceDE - GermanyGR - GreeceHU - HungaryIS - IcelandIE - IrelandIT - ItalyLI - LiechtensteinLV - LatviaLT - LithuaniaLU - LuxembourgMT - MaltaNL - NetherlandsNO - NorwayPL - PolandPT - PortugalRO - RomaniaSK - SlovakiaSI - SloveniaES - SpainSE - SwedenCH - SwitzerlandTR - TurkeyUK - United KingdomCountries of Intended use in the EU:Draft - Final approval
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide 67Appendix E - MMSI, FCC and License InformationYou must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your radio before you can use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer.The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for this radio. You may also need an individual operator’s license. Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions.To enable the DSC functions in this radio:• Enter your valid MMSI: MENU > DSC SETUP > USER MMSI• Ensure DSC is turned ON: MENU > DSC SETUP > DSC FUNCFCC ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the factory customer service department for help.FCC and IC RF Emissions NoticeThis radio transceiver when transmitting emits Radio Frequency energy. The FCC and IC have developed guidelines for RF exposure safety. The antenna should be mounted in such a way that it maintains a separa-tion distance as described in the table below from the user or bystanders when transmitting:Separation distance: Antenna system gain:35 inches (89 cm) 3 dBi25 inches (63 cm) 0 dBiDraft - Final approval
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