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Copyright © 2013 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 website: www.lowrance.com Important 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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 3Section 1 - General Information .......................................................................71-1 Features ................................................................................................................................................71-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio ..................................................................................... 81-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus .........................................................................................81-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ................................................................................................81-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings .........................................................................................................81-3 Beep tones & call alerts ................................................................................................................. 10Section 2 - Basic Operation and Key Functions ..............................................11Section 3 - Radio MENU SELECT Options ........................................................173-1 Manage your Waypoints List (WAYPOINT) ............................................................................. 183-1-1 Add a new waypoint ...................................................................................................................................183-1-2 Edit or Delete a Waypoint ........................................................................................................................183-1-3 Go to a New Waypoint ...............................................................................................................................193-1-4 Go to Nearest Waypoint (NEAREST WP) ..........................................................................................193-1-5 Go to Temporary Waypoint .....................................................................................................................203-1-6 Edit or Delete a Temporary Waypoint ..............................................................................................203-1-7 Send Waypoint Data to a Chartplotter ............................................................................................213-2 Set the Backlighting Level (BACKLIGHT) .............................................................................. 213-3 Maintain your buddy list (BUDDY LIST) .................................................................................. 223-3-1 Add an Entry ...................................................................................................................................................223-4 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) .......................................................................... 233-4-1 Set Distance Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................233-4-2 Set Local Sensitivity .....................................................................................................................................243-5 Set the Contrast Level (CONTRAST) ......................................................................................... 243-6 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) ................................................................................................ 243-6-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) ................................................................ 253-6-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) .......................................................................................................................253-6-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) ............................................................................................263-6-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLY) ................................................................................................263-6-5 Position Display Options (LL DISPLY) ...............................................................................................273-6-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG) ............................................................................273-6-7 GPS Alert (GPS ALERT) ..............................................................................................................................283-7 GPS Simulator (GPS SIM) ............................................................................................................. 283-8 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) ............................................................................................ 28Section 4 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ................................................294-1 Channel (UIC) ................................................................................................................................... 294-2 Channel Names (CH NAME) ........................................................................................................ 29

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions44-3 Ring Volume (RING VOLUME) ..................................................................................................... 304-4 Key Beep Volume (KEY BEEP) ..................................................................................................... 304-5 Select Units (UNITS) ........................................................................................................................ 314-6 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) ....................................................................... 314-7 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) ............................................................................... 314-8 Weather Alerts (WX ALERT) ......................................................................................................... 324-8-1 TONE ALERT ......................................................................................................................................................324-8-2 SAME ALERT......................................................................................................................................................324-8-3 Receiving a SAME ALERT ..........................................................................................................................334-8-4 Receiving SAME TEST Messages ..........................................................................................................334-8-5 Enter a SAME CODE (County ID) .......................................................................................................... 334-8-6 Select a Working SAME code ................................................................................................................. 344-9 NMEA Protocol (COM PORT) ..................................................................................................... 354-10 Select the GPS Source (GPS SOURCE) ................................................................................... 354-11 Favourite Channel Setup - Wx Key (FAV CH SETU) ............................................................ 35Section 5 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) ........................................................365-1 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) ........................................................................ 365-2 Maintain Your Groups ................................................................................................................... 375-2-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ...........................................................................................................375-2-2 Edit or Delete a Group Name or Group MMSI (GROUP SETUP)........................................385-3 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI) .......................................................................... 385-4 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT) ................................................................................. 395-5 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ........................................................................... 405-6 Enable DSC functionality (DSC FUNC) ..................................................................................... 405-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) ........................................................................ 415-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) .................................................................... 415-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) ....................................................................................................... 425-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT) ........................................................................................ 42Section 6 - AIS Setup Menu (AIS SETUP) ..........................................................436-1 Enable AIS functionality (AIS FUNC) ......................................................................................... 436-2 AIS data display format (AIS DISPLAY) ..................................................................................... 436-3 AIS Baud Rate (BAUD RATE) ......................................................................................................... 436-4 GPS Redirection (GPS REDIR) ...................................................................................................... 446-5 Closest Point of Approach alarm (CPA ALARM) .................................................................... 446-6 Closest Point of Approach settings (CPA) ............................................................................... 446-7 Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA) ............................................................................. 44

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 5Section 7 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls .................................................457-1 What is DSC? .................................................................................................................................... 457-2 Sending DSC Calls ........................................................................................................................... 457-3 Send an Individual Call (INDIVIDUAL) ...................................................................................... 46Call to a Buddy .............................................................................................................................................................46Call to others .................................................................................................................................................................467-4 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ............................................. 477-5 Reply to the Last Call (LAST CALL) ............................................................................................ 477-6 Send a Group Call (GROUP) ........................................................................................................ 487-7 Send an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)............................................................................................. 487-8 Send Using the Call Log (CALL LOG) ........................................................................................ 497-9 Send Using the Distress Log (DIST LOG) ................................................................................. 507-10 View Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) ............................................................................................... 517-11 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ........................................................... 517-12 Track your Buddy (TRACK BUDDY) ......................................................................................... 527-12-1 Start or Stop Tracking a Buddy (START TRACK) ........................................................................527-12-2 Select a Buddy to Track (SET BUDDY) ............................................................................................527-12-3 Add or Delete a Buddy on Your Track List (TRACKLIST) ...................................................... 537-12-4 Set the Track your Buddy update interval (INTERVAL) .......................................................537-13 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .............................................................................................. 537-13-1 Send a DSC TEST call ................................................................................................................................537-13-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK) ..........................................547-13-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call .............................................................................547-14 View User MMSI and GPS information .................................................................................. 557-15 Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................................................................................... 557-16 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ................................................................................. 557-17 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ...................................................................................... 567-18 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ............................................................................................. 567-19 Receiving a Geographic Area Call (GEOGRAPH) ................................................................ 577-20 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) ....................................................................... 57Section 8 - DISTRESS Calls ...............................................................................588-1 Sending a Distress Call ................................................................................................................. 588-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 598-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships (DISTRESS REL) .............................................................................................................................................................. 608-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) ..................................................................... 60

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions6Section 9 - AIS Functionality ............................................................................ 619-1 About AIS ........................................................................................................................................... 619-2 AIS - Static and Dynamic information...................................................................................... 619-3 Using the AIS receiver.................................................................................................................... 629-4 AIS Information and display ........................................................................................................ 639-4-1 T/CPA Approach screen .............................................................................................................................649-4-2 Plotter symbols and meanings .............................................................................................................64Section 10 - General Functionality ..................................................................6510-2 Using the Fog Horn ...................................................................................................................... 6510-1 Using the PA (Public Address) Hailer ..................................................................................... 66Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................67LOWRANCE Link-8 .....................................................................................................................................................67Link-8 NMEA2000 PGNS ........................................................................................................................................69Appendix B - Troubleshooting ........................................................................70Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts .....................................71C-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 71Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................72C-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 73Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................74C-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 75Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................76C-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels ............................................................................................. 77C-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts .................................................................................... 78Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ................................................80D-1 EU International Channel Chart ................................................................................................ 80Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ...............................................................................81D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specic table - ATIS ON .......................................................... 82D-3 Special Channels ............................................................................................................................ 85Appendix E - MMSI and License Information ..................................................86Countries of Intended use in the EU: .................................................................. 86

Section 1 - General Information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of this Lowrance Link-8 marine band VHF radio. Your Link-8 provides you with the following useful features: • Access to all currently available Marine VHF Channel Banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available (model dependant)• DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Class D standards• Separate CH70 DSC receiver built in• ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU models)• 10 weather channels (where available)• NOAA and SAME weather alert capability (US models)• Dual channel AIS receiver built in - receive AIS transmissions (receive only)• Choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power • Special CH16 or CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (International Distress) channel• DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an acknowledgement is received• Special 3CH key for quick selection of your three favorite channels• Memory channel scan and All channel priority scan• Dual/Tri Watch capability • Call log for the 20 most recent incoming DSC calls• Distress call log for the 20 most recent distress calls• Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favorite people• MMSI storage for 20 favorite groups• GROUP CALL and ALL SHIPS CALL facility• LL position polling and Track Your Buddy feature• Automatic position and time update when connected to a GPS receiver• Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use• Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD• Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7• Rotary channel selector knob with Push To Select function • Speaker microphone with large PTT key and 6 keys for easy channel and mode selection• 30 W Hailer with listen back capability• Foghorn (manual and automatic)• Great Circle GPS navigation calculations to a waypoint (stores up to 200 waypoints)• NMEA 2000 & NMEA 0183 connectivity• Local/Distance sensitivity to eliminate noise in high traﬃc urban areas Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 7

1-2 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.1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus 1. Press MENU (or CALL) key. 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 handset 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 handset mic to enter alphanumeric data.• Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number.• Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired character.• If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings A typical operational display is shown here:The bottom line is blank when a waypoint is not selected. This operational display shows:• the channel that you are receiving (16) and Tx power is set to high (Hi)• the International channel bank selected (INT) and DSC is enabled (DSC)• the channel name tag (DISTRESS)Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions8

• your current course (128°) and speed (5.0Kt)• your latitude (55°33.122N) and longitude (012°42.408E) and UTC time displayed in 24 hour format (14:43 - 2:43pm). • the name of the destination waypoint (FISH), its bearing (275°), your distance in nautical miles, mile, or kilometres (depending on your choice of units) - in this case, 800nm, and the cross track error (XTE - 0.00) are shown.All the symbols that may appear on the LCD are explained here:Symbol Meaning TX Transmitting. Receiver busy with an incoming signal. SCAN Scanning for the broadcasting channel. Press PTT to stop scanning. When the broadcasting channel is found, scanning stops at that channel.DW Dual watch mode.TRI Tri watch mode. DSC DSC function is enabled. ATIS ATIS is enabled for use in European inland waterways. Otherwise, blank. AIS AIS function is enabled. Incoming DSC call, or blinks to notify you of any unread call log messages. DISTRESS Channel name tag.55 33.122N Your latitude.012 42.408E Your longitude.14:43 UTC Time (UTC). Local time has suﬃx LOC (for example; 12:30pm LOC)16 Channel selected. LOCAL Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.SKIP Channel is temporarily deleted ‘skipped’ from the SCAN operation. A Channel suﬃx, if applicable - A or B - otherwise blank. CH1 Shows which of the 3 favorite channels, if any, are selected. CH1, CH2, CH3 - otherwise blank. Hi Transmission power. High (Hi) 25 W or Low (Lo) 1 W. INT Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations. INT=International; USA=USA; CAN=CANADAWx Weather channel. Weather alert. US only.SAME Speciﬁc Area Message Encoding. US only. BUSYLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 9

D Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation. PRI Priority channel is selected. ACK Your DSC call has been received. Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V). FISH 275 Waypoint name and bearing.800nm Distance to waypoint. 0.00 XTE (Cross track error).NO GPS GPS data is not available.X AUTO SWITCH is disabled.1-3 Beep tones & call alerts• Error 2 short beeps • Acknowledge 1 long beep• Alarm Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed)• LL position call alert Friendly 5-tone ring sequence (press any key to cancel)• WX alert/SAME alert Ear-catching multi-tone sequence• ROUTINE call alert Friendly 5-tone ring sequence (press any key to cancel)• URGENCY call alert Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed)• SAFETY call alert Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed)• DISTRESS call alert Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed)Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions10

Section 2 - Basic Operation and Key Functions All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available, depending on your Lowrance VHF radio model.Key: Function:VOL / Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached. VOL / 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 3-4.16 / 9 Priority Channel. Also on the handset mic. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel. The default Priority Channel is CH16. For US models: To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed.DISTRESS Send a DSC Distress Call. DSC must be active and an MMSI must be programmed. See Section 7. Lift the red cover door then press and release DISTRESS to show the DISTRESS menu. Select the category you want to transmit. Hold down DISTRESS for about 3 seconds to transmit. The DISTRESS key can also be held down continuously to transmit an “undeﬁned” category Distress call. See Section 8 for more information about distress calls. 6 Key handset mic Link-8 base station radioLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 11

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 a short error beep. PUSH TO SELECT Enter (ENT). When you are in MENU mode, push the center of the Channel Select knob to enter your choice or setting. This is referred to throughout the manual as “press ENT”.Rotary knob Channel Select. Turn to select a channel. The current channel is shown on the LCD in BIG digits and an A or B designator suﬃx (if applicable) in small letters below the channel number. See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts. Push to activate the ENT function. Alphanumeric Entry. 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 complete listing of channel charts. Alphanumeric Entry. This key can be used for both menu selection and for alphanumeric entry. Press + or - to scroll the cursor up or down to menu options when navigating menus. When editing an item containing only numbers, press - to count through the numbers or hold down to scroll rapidly. To enter a character, press + to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll rapidly.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/MENU DSC CALL menu. Quick press to enter the DSC CALL menu and make DSC calls. See Section 5. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions12

Radio and DSC Setup MENU mode. Hold down for about 1 second to show the radio MENU so that you can customize your radio. See section 4WX/NAV Weather Channel. For US models: In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently selected weather station. The WX symbol Wx is displayed on the LCD. Rotate the dial or + / - on the handset mic to change to a diﬀerent weather channel. Press WX again to return to the most recent channel. If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050 Hz is broadcast from the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message. Note: If SAME is activated and the 6 digit County IDs you want to monitor are entered, the radio will sound the weather alarm when it detects a weather alert or weather hazard alert on the selected weather channel. For all other models: The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your choice. See section 4-11 to program your favourite channel. NAV (Show Waypoint). Hold down for about 1 second to enter the Navigation mode. If a waypoint is already selected, the bearing and distance to the waypoint and the cross track error are shown on the bottom line of the LCD. If you are in Navigation mode and want to scan all the VHF channels while staying in Navigation mode, just hold down SCAN. Press SCAN to quit scanning.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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 13

SCAN Scan (ALL SCAN & 3CH SCAN). There are two SCAN modes you can use to ﬁnd the broadcast channel: • ALLSCANmodescansALLchannelsinsequence,andcheckstheprioritychannel every 2 seconds. • 3CHSCANmodescansthefavoritechannelsandCH16. When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the LCD. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts. Press SCAN or PTT to stop at the current channel. If you are in NAVIGATION mode and want to scan the DSC channels while staying in that mode, just hold down SCAN. Note: SCAN functionality is limited in some European countries and, if ATIS mode is enabled, the 3CH SCAN mode will be disabled and an error beep will sound. Note: The weather channel is also scanned if TONE ALERT or SAME is ON (US only). ALL SCAN mode: Hold down SCAN for about 3 seconds to start an ALL SCAN. ALL SCAN appears on the LCD. Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an “always busy” channel when in ALL SCAN mode. SKIP is shown on the top line of the LCD to designate a skipped channel. SKIP will disappear when the radio is powered OFF/ON. With scanning OFF and the SKIP channel selected, press ENT to cancel the skipped channel. Note: It is not possible to skip over the priority channel. Press SCAN to stop at the current channel. Press EXIT to cancel scan mode and return to normal operation. 3CH SCAN mode: With any of your three favorite channels selected (by pressing the 3CH key) hold down SCAN to start all 3CH scanning. Press SCAN again to stop at the broadcast channel, or press EXIT to quit 3CH SCAN and return automatically to the previous broadcast channel.AIS / IC AIS (Automatic Identication System) Quick press to enter the AIS menu. See section 6 for AIS setup or Section 9 for AIS functionality. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions14

IC (FOG HORN mode) Hold down for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select FOG HORN. The FOG HORN will sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the hailer speaker depending on the mode selected. See section 10 for HAILER functionality. IC (PA HAILER mode) Hold down for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select PA (Public Address). The PA allows you to make an announcement at high volume to people or vessels using the Link-8 hand mic. See section 10 for HAILER functionality.GO / MOB GO (Reset the Cross Track Error) Note: A valid GPS signal must be received to see this selection. Press GO if you are navigating to a waypoint and want to reset the cross track error. This is a very useful single keystroke feature to use if you wander a little oﬀ-course but want to continue to your active waypoint. The bearing and distance to the waypoint and any cross track error are shown on the bottom line of the LCD. MOB (Man Over Board) Hold down MOB until the radio automatically enters Navigation mode, saves your cur-rent latitude and longitude as the MOB waypoint and immediately sets this position as the destination waypoint. You will see the following sequence of LCDs:HOLD 3 SECFOR MOBRELEASE TOSAVEHOLD 2 SECFOR MOBRELEASE TOSAVEHOLD 1 SECFOR MOBRELEASE TOSAVEMOBB010D0.01X0.00 The bearing and distance to the Man Overboard position, and any cross track error (XTE), are shown on the bottom line of the LCD. To cancel MOB, select another waypoint.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 15

MOB (Temporary Waypoint) To mark your current position as a temporary waypoint, hold down MOB and release the key before the 3 second countdown ends. You will see the following sequence of LCDs:HOLD 3 SECFOR MOBRELEASE TOSAVEHOLD 2 SECFOR MOBRELEASE TOSAVEHOLD 1 SECFOR MOBRELEASE TOSAVE The new temporary waypoint is shown in your waypoints list. Hold down MENU, press ENT, then press ENT again to display the waypoints list (TEMP1, WP001, WP002). You cannot store more than three temporary waypoints. If you store another tempo-rary waypoint, TEMP1 is overwritten with the new information.H/L Transmission Power. (Located on the handset mic). High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W. Press to toggle between high or low transmission power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is shown on the LCD. Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the 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.Soft Keys: This radio uses virtual soft keys during certain functions. A soft key is deﬁned by a name that appears at the bottom of the LCD that positioned immediately above an actual key on the radio. A soft key provides you with the additional function or choice when the soft key appears during certain functions:ACK Able key (WX/NAV key). Press to ACK (acknowledge) a DSC callACCEPT Accept key (AIS/IC key). Press to ACCEPT a channel request. The radio will immediately change to the requested channelNEW-CH New channel request key (AIS/IC key). Press to request a new channelPAUSE PAUSE key (WX/NAV key). Press to pause a call when in repeat modeRESEND Resend key (AIS/IC key). Press to resend the DSC callSILENC Silence key (AIS/IC key). Provided as an option to silence an audible alarmLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions16

Section 3 - Radio MENU SELECT OptionsHold down CALL MENU for about 1 second to access any of the following radio MENU SELECT options. Menu options shown inside the gray boxes are explained in this section.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 17WAYPOINT Section 3-1BACKLIGHT Section 3-2BUDDY LIST Section 3-3LOCAL/DIST Section 3-4CONTRAST Section 3-6GPS/DATA MANUAL Section 3-6-1SETTING TIME OFFSET Section 3-6-2TIME FORMAT Section 3-6-3TIME DISPLY Section 3-6-4LL DISPLY Section 3-6-5COG/SOG Section 3-6-6GPS ALERT Section 3-6-6RADIO SETUP UIC (US and AUS only) Section 4-1CH NAME Section 4-2RING VOLUME Section 4-3KEY BEEP Section 4-4UNITS Section 4-5INT SPEAKER Section 4-6WATCH MODE (US only) Section 4-7WX ALERT (US only) TONE ALERT Section 4-8-1SAME ALERT Section 4-8-2SAME CODE Section 4-8-3COM PORT Section 4-9GPS SOURCE Section 4-10FAV CH SETU (EU and AUS only) Section 4-11DSC SETUP USER MMSI Section 5-1GROUP SETUP Section 5-2ATIS MMSI (EU only) Section 5-3ATIS SELECT (EU only) Section 5-4INDIV REPLY Section 5-5DSC FUNC Section 5-6LL REPLY Section 5-7AUTO SWITC Section 5-8TEST REPLY Section 5-9TIMEOUT Section 5-10AIS SETUP AIS FUNC Section 6-1AIS DISPLAY Section 6-2BAUD RATE Section 6-3GPS REDIR Section 6-4CPA ALARM Section 6-5CPA Section 6-6TCPA Section 6-7GPS SIM Section 3-7RESET Section 3-8

3-1 Manage your Waypoints List (WAYPOINT)• You can store a maximum of 200 waypoints with their LL positions. When your waypoint list is full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing entry. • Each waypoint name can have a maximum of 6 alphanumeric characters.• Waypoints are stored in order of entry, with the most recent entry shown ﬁrst. • The waypoints are displayed in columns of 6 with a box. Rotate the Channel Select knob to scroll through the columns to easily locate your desired waypoint. Then press ENT and use the Channel Select knob to select a waypoint within the column.3-1-1 Add a new waypointMENU SELECT►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼WAYPOINT►WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMPWP LISTNEW WP R14W05R01W02 R14W04R01W01 R14W03ENTER WP. N. WENTER WPR01W0317 32.233 N160 45.651 ESAVE►YES NOWP LISTNEW WP R01W01R01W03 R14W05R01W02 R14W041. Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. 2. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. 3. NEW WP starts to ﬂash. Press ENT to add a new waypoint.4. Enter a waypoint name (maximum 6 characters), then the latitude, then the longitude.5. Press ENT when all the information is correct then select YES. The new waypoint is saved and your waypoint list is displayed again.3-1-2 Edit or Delete a WaypointMENU SELECT►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼WAYPOINT►WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMPWP LISTNEW WP R14W05R01W02 R14W04R01W01 R14W03R14W05►WP EDIT DELETE GO TX WPT DATAWP EDITR14END17 32.233 N160 45.651 ESAVER14END►YES NOWP LISTNEW WP R01W01R01W03 R14ENDR01W02 R14W041. Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions18

Note: A valid GPS signal must be received to see parts of this selection.2. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. 3. NEW WP starts to ﬂash. Scroll down to the incorrect entry. The selected waypoint ﬂashes. Press ENT again.4. To delete the waypoint, select DELETE then YES. The waypoint is deleted immediately and the waypoint list is refreshed and displayed again.5. To edit the waypoint, select WP EDIT. The cursor is at the ﬁrst character of the name. Edit the waypoint name or to edit only the latitude or longitude, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the required line.6. When you are ﬁnished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) until an updated page appears. 7. Press ENT to store the changes. The waypoint list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press EXIT to cancel any edits.3-1-3 Go to a New WaypointMENU SELECT►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼WAYPOINT►WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMPWP LISTNEW WP R14W05R01W02 R14W04R01W01 R14W03R01W01 WP EDIT DELETE►GO TX WPT DATA1. Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. 2. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. 3. NEW WP starts to ﬂash. Scroll down to the waypoint you want to go to. The selected waypoint ﬂashes. Press ENT again.4. Select GO.5. Select Yes. The waypoint is set immediately as the destination waypoint. Tip: If you are in the NAV big number screen, just turn the Channel Select knob to immediately access the Waypoint List. Select the new waypoint and press ENT.3-1-4 Go to Nearest Waypoint (NEAREST WP)Note: A valid GPS signal must be received to see this selection.MENU SELECT►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼WAYPOINT►WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMPNEAREST WP►R01W04 001 98 R01W01 003 1361. Select WAYPOINT then NEAREST WP.2. Press ENT to display the nearest waypoint with distance and bearing from your current position. Other waypoints are listed in increasing distance from your current position. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 19

3. Press ENT to set the nearest waypoint as the active waypoint OR move the cursor to another waypoint and then press ENT.The chosen waypoint is shown on the bottom line of the LCD.3-1-5 Go to Temporary WaypointMENU SELECT►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP►TEMPTEMP►TEMP1 TEMP2TEMP1►GO TEMP EDIT DELETE1. Select WAYPOINT then TEMP.2. Your temporary waypoint list is displayed. There are 3 choices for quick access. 3. Select the temporary waypoint to go to. Press ENT. 4. Press ENT to set the temporary waypoint as the destination waypoint. It is immediately shown on the bottom line of the LCD.Tip: Hold down MOB and release before the 3 second countdown completes. Your current LL position is stored in TEMP1 to TEMP3 in the waypoint list.If the list is full, a message appears. See following section to delete a TEMP WP. TEMP IS FULL3-1-6 Edit or Delete a Temporary WaypointMENU SELECT►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP►TEMPTEMP2 GO TEMP EDIT►DELETEDELETE►YES NOWAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP►TEMPTEMP TEMP1►TEMP21. Select WAYPOINT then TEMP. Your temporary waypoint list is displayed. 2. Select the temporary waypoint to edit then select TEMP EDIT.Note: To delete the temporary waypoint, select DELETE then YES. The temporary waypoint is deleted immediately and the temporary waypoint list is displayed again.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions20

3. The waypoint details are displayed. The cursor is at the ﬁrst character of the name. 4. Edit the temporary waypoint name or to edit only the latitude or longitude, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the required line.5. When you are ﬁnished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) until a new LCD appears. 6. Press ENT to store the changes. The waypoint list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press EXIT.3-1-7 Send Waypoint Data to a ChartplotterYou can send waypoint data over NMEA 2000 to a compatible chartplotter.MENU SELECT►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼WAYPOINT►WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMPTEMP2 WP EDIT DELETE GO►TX WP DATAWP LISTNEW WP TEMP2MOB TEMP1 1. Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. NEW WP starts to ﬂash.2. Scroll down to the waypoint whose data you want to send to the chartplotter then press ENT. In the example scroll to TEMP2 then press ENT.3. Scroll down and select TX WPT DATA and press ENT to send the data.3-2 Set the Backlighting Level (BACKLIGHT) There are 8 levels of backlight. Level 8 is the brightest, Level 0 is OFF. The backlight function aﬀects the base station (LCD and Keypad) and the microphone keypad backlight.MENU SELECT WAYPOINT►BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼BACKLIGHT LO HIPRESS ENT1. Select BACKLIGHT.2. Select a comfortable level using the Channel Select knob or + or – on the microphone to change the setting. 3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.Note: The DISTRESS key backlight cannot be switched oﬀ.Note: If the backlight setting is set to level 0 (OFF), the backlight will automatically turn ON at level 1 if the radio detects any DSC activity, or any buttons are pressed. The backlight will return to level 0 (OFF) after 10 seconds of inactivity.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 21

3-3 Maintain your buddy list (BUDDY LIST)Use the buddy list to store the names and associated MMSIs of 20 favorite 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 7-3 explains how to call a buddy. 3-3-1 Add an Entry You can enter a maximum of 20 buddy names. When your BUDDY LIST is full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing entry. Each buddy name can have a maximum of 11 alphanumeric characters. MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT►BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼BUDDY LIST►MANUAL NEW SEA ROSE MERMAID IVENTER NAMEENTER MMSIENTER NAMESTARFISHENTER MMSIENTER NAMESTARFISHENTER MMSI123456789STARFISH2123456789►STORE CANCELBUDDY LIST►MANUAL NEW STARFISH SEA ROSE MERMAID IV1. 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. 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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions22

5. 3-3-2 Edit or Delete an Entry MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT►BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼BUDDY LIST►MANUAL NEW SEA ROSE MERMAID IVBUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW►SEA ROSE MERMAID IVSEA ROSE►EDIT DELETEEDIT NAMESEA ROSEEDIT MMSI123456789EDIT NAMESEA ROSE 2EDIT MMSI122256798SEA ROSE 2122256798►STORE CANCEL1. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. 2. Scroll down to the incorrect entry and press ENT.3. To delete the buddy, select DELETE then YES. The buddy is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again.4. To edit the buddy, select EDIT. The cursor is at the ﬁrst character of the name. 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) until an updated screen appears. 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 ESC.3-4 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 2.3-4-1 Set Distance SensitivityMENU SELECT BACKLIGHT ▲ BUDDY LIST►LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST ▼SENSITIVITY►DISTANT LOCAL1. Select LOCAL/DIST then select DISTANT.2. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 23

3-4-2 Set Local SensitivityMENU SELECT BACKLIGHT ▲ BUDDY LIST►LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST ▼SENSITIVITY DISTANT►LOCAL1. 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 sensitivity is reduced.3-5 Set the Contrast Level (CONTRAST) There are 8 levels of contrast.MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST▲ LOCAL/DIST►CONTRAST GPS/DATA ▼CONTRAST LO HIPRESS ENT1. Select CONTRAST. 2. Select a comfortable contrast level using the Channel Select knob or + or – on the microphone to change the setting. 3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 3-6 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver and is connected by NMEA port, 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.• If GPS data is NOT available for some reason, the NO GPS alert will sound for 5 seconds (or until you press any key) and the radio requests you to enter the position data manually. • This request is repeated every 4 hours if you do not enter the position data manually. After you have entered the position data manually, you must update it within 23.5 hours otherwise the NO GPS alert sequence repeats.• The NO GPS warning will be shown whenever GPS data is not available from an operational GPS navigation receiver. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions24

3-6-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) Note: this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected. MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST►GPS/DATA RADIO SETUGPS/DATA►MANUAL SETTINGMANUAL LL. N. WMAN --:--UTC14:38 UTCM17 32.233 S160 45.651 E1. 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.Note: a warning will be displayed after 4 hours to remind you that the current position information is manually entered.3-6-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET)If your position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can enter the time diﬀerence between UTC and local time and display your local time on the LCD. MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ CONTRAST►GPS/DATA RADIO SETU▼GPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING►TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY ▼TIME OFFSET +00.0004:43 UTCTIME OFFSET +03.0007:43 LOC07:50AM LOC17 36.233 N161 05.651 E1. Work out the time diﬀerence between UTC and your local time (from the following graphic).2. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING.3. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the diﬀerence between UTC and local time. Use the Channel Select knob or + or – to change the time. Half hour increments can be used with a maximum oﬀset of ±13 hours.4. Press ENT when the local time is correct.LOC is displayed after the time on the LCD as a reminder that local time is selected.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 25

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§3-6-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format. MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ CONTRAST►GPS/DATA RADIO SETU▼GPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING TIME OFFSET►TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY ▼TIME FORMAT►12 Hr 24 Hr 06:56PM LOC1. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING.2. Select TIME FORMAT.3. Select 12 or 24 hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and so the LCD shows the AM or PM suﬃx.3-6-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLY) If your vessel position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the time on the LCD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions26

MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ CONTRAST►GPS/DATA RADIO SETU▼GPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT►TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY ▼TIME DISPLY►ON OFF1. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING.2. Select TIME DISPLY. 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the LCD no longer shows the time.3-6-5 Position Display Options (LL DISPLY) If your vessel position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide your vessel position on the LCD.MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ CONTRAST►GPS/DATA RADIO SETU▼GPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY►LL DISPLY COG/SOGLL DISPLY►ON OFF1. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING.2. Select LL DISPLY. 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the LCD no longer shows the vessel position.3-6-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG) If your vessel position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide your course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the LCD. MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ CONTRAST►GPS/DATA RADIO SETU▼GPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING TIME DISPL▲ LL DISPLY►COG/SOG GPS ALERTCOG/SOG ON►OFF1. 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 LCD shows the bearing and speed.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 27

3-6-7 GPS Alert (GPS ALERT) If the GPS Alert is ON and the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds. Note: The default setting is ON for the Link-8 EU and OFF for the Link-8 US.MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ CONTRAST►GPS/DATA RADIO SETU▼GPS/DATA MANUAL►SETTINGSETTING TIME DISPL▲ LL DISPLY COG/SOG►GPS ALERTGPS ALERT►ON OFF1. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING.2. Select GPS ALERT. 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired. 3-7 GPS Simulator (GPS SIM) The GPS simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned ON or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. (The GPS simulator will not operate if a GPS signal is received.)However, if you want to test it, turn it ON. Note that DSC transmissions will be blocked while the GPS simulator is ON.MENU SELECT RADIO SETU▲ DSC SETUP AIS SETUP►GPS SIM ▼GPS SIM ON►OFF1. Select GPS SIM. 2. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired. 3-8 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) Use this to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings and the entries in your buddy list. MENU SELECT DSC SETUP ▲ AIS SETUP GPS SIM►RESETRESET RADIOARE YOU SURE YES►NO1. Select RESET. The radio asks for conﬁrmation.2. Select YES then press ENT to conﬁrm and reset the radio. The menu is displayed again.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions28

Section 4 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)Hold down CALL / MENU key for about 1 second to access the following RADIO SETUP options. The following menu options are explained in this section.RADIO SETUP UIC * Section 4-1CH NAME Section 4-2RING VOLUME Section 4-3KEY BEEP Section 4-4UNITS Section 4-5INT SPEAKER Section 4-6WATCH MODE * Section 4-7WX ALERT * TONE ALERT Section 4-8-1SAME ALERT Section 4-8-2SAME CODE Section 4-8-3COM PORT Section 4-9GPS SOURCE Section 4-10FAV CH SETUP * Section 4-11* Model dependantSee sections 1-3 and 1-4 if you want to know how to move around the menu and enter, save and change data. 4-1 Channel (UIC) US and AUS models only.Toggle between USA, International, or Canadian channel banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C.RADIO SETUP►UIC CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼UIC►USA INT L CANADA1. Select RADIO SETUP then UIC.2. Select the desired channel bank then press ENT.4-2 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 LCD. In this example, the channel name tag PHONE-PORTOP associated with channel 87 is being changed to CALL PORT OP.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 29

RADIO SETUP UIC►CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼CH NAMEPHONE-PORTOPPHONE-PORTOP►EDIT DELETEEDIT CH NAMEPHONE-PORTOPSAVE CH NAMECALL PORTOP►YES NO631. Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME. Use the Channel Select knob or + or - to step through the channel name tags until you see the one you want to change then press ENT.2. To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT.3. To edit the channel name, select EDIT to edit the existing name tag.4. Input the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters.5. Press ENT (repeatedly is necessary) to display the YES/NO conﬁrmation.6. Press ENT to conﬁrm the new channel name tag (or the deletion).7. Press EXIT to return to the CH NAME screen.4-3 Ring Volume (RING VOLUME) The radio sounds the friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC call. You can change the volume level.RADIO SETUP UIC CH NAME►RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼RING VOLUME►HIGH LOW1. Select RADIO SETUP then RING VOLUME.2. Select HIGH (loud) or LOW (soft) then press ENT.4-4 Key Beep Volume (KEY BEEP) You can change the key beep volume or turn the key beeps oﬀ completely.RADIO SETUP CH NAME ▲ RING VOLUME►KEY BEEP UNITS ▼KEY BEEP HIGH►LOW OFFLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions30

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 311. Select RADIO SETUP then KEY BEEP.2. Select the desired setting then press ENT.4-5 Select Units (UNITS)You can select your preferred measurement units for distance and cross track error (for waypoint navigation). RADIO SETUP RING VOLUM▲ KEY BEEP►UNITS INT SPEAKE▼UNITS►METRIC NAUTICAL STATUTE1. Select RADIO SETUP then UNITS.2. Select your preferred measurement units then press ENT.Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode.4-6 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER)You can switch the radio’s internal speaker ON or OFF. The external speaker is always ON if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack.RADIO SETUP KEY BEEP ▲ UNITS►INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE▼INT SPEAKER►ON OFF1. 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.4-7 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE)US model only.If you are operating on the USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, similar to a TRI WATCH.RADIO SETUP UNITS ▲ INT SPEAKER►WATCH MODE WX ALERT ▼WATCH MODE►ONLY 16 16CH + 9CH1. Select RADIO SETUP then WATCH MODE.2. Select the desired setting then press ENT.

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions324-8 Weather Alerts (WX ALERT)US model only.Use WX ALERT to set your preferences for weather alert information. The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz.The NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio Service (NWR) works in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to issue weather alerts for speciﬁc geographic areas or speciﬁc weather conditions. It uses a digital encoding system known as SAME (Speciﬁc Area Message Encoding) to broadcast these alerts. Each transmitter in the NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio Service (NWR) network is identiﬁed with a unique 6-digit SAME code. Each transmitter operates on one of 7 frequencies.Note: To activate a SAME alert, a SAME CODE (county ID) must be selected and turned ON (see section 4-8-2).4-8-1 TONE ALERTIf TONE ALERT is ON and an alert tone of 1050 Hz is broadcast from the NOAA weather station, the weather alert is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to cancel the alarm and to hear the weather alert message. RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE►WX ALERT COM PORT ▼►TONE ALERT SAME ALERT SAME CODETONE ALERT►ON OFF1. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. 2. Select TONE ALERT. 3. Select ON to hear any weather alerts on 1050 Hz - the TONE ALERT symbol will be displayed on the LCD or, to ignore these weather alerts, select OFF.4-8-2 SAME ALERTNote: SAME ALERT works only after you have entered and selected a SAME code for your geographic area (see Section 4-8-5 and 4-8-6).Note: SCAN mode will operate up to 50% more slowly when SAME ALERT is ON to allow time to decode the special warning code transmissions.

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 33RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE►WX ALERT COM PORT ▼ TONE ALERT►SAME ALERT SAME CODESAME ALERT ON►OFF1. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. 2. Select SAME ALERT. 3. Select ON to receive any local NWR or EAS alerts - the SAME ALERT symbol SAME will be displayed on the LCD or, to ignore these weather alerts, select OFF.4-8-3 Receiving a SAME ALERTIf SAME ALERT alert is ON and an NWR or EAS alert for your geographic area is broadcast by the NOAA NWR transmitters, the alert is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to cancel the alarm. If the alert is being sent by NOAA NWR, the radio automatically tunes to the designated frequency so that you can listen to the alert. If the alert is being sent by the EAS, the nature of the alert is shown on the LCD as WARNING, WATCH, ADVISORY, or TEST. Press any key to show the nature of the alert. (The list of alerts is shown in Appendix C.)4-8-4 Receiving SAME TEST MessagesIn addition to the WARNING, WATCH and ADVISORY alerts, the EAS also send out TEST mes-sages so that you can check your WX ALERT setup is working correctly. The TEST message is usually transmitted between 1000 and 1200 (10.00AM and noon) every Wednesday. Note: If there is a threat of severe weather, the test is postponed until the next good weather day.If your WX ALERT setup is working correctly, the alert sounds and TEST is displayed on the LCD, followed by a broadcast message from the National Weather Service. 4-8-5 Enter a SAME CODE (County ID)If you want to receive SAME weather alerts, you must enter and then Select a SAME code for your geographic area into your radio. You can enter a maximum of 4 SAME codes (4 counties) in your geographic area. Telephone 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263) or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm to ﬁnd the SAME codes for your geographic area (you must be within the United States of America, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. Paciﬁc Territories).

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions34RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE►WX ALERT COM PORT ▼WX ALERT TONE ALERT SAME ALERT►SAME CODE SAME CODE►NEW CODEINPUT SAMECODESAME CODE012011►STORE CANCELSAME CODE►NEW CODE 0122003 1. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. 2. Select SAME CODE. If you have already entered any SAME codes, they are listed on the LCD. 3. Select NEW CODE. Enter the new SAME code along the dashed line, one number at a time. 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.4. Press ENT to store the SAME code.5. Repeat if necessary to enter a maximum of 10 SAME codes.4-8-6 Select a Working SAME codeYou must select a SAME code for your geographic working area that you have previously entered into the radio in order to receive SAME weather alerts:RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE►WX ALERT COM PORT ▼WX ALERT TONE ALERT SAME ALERT►SAME CODESAME CODE NEW CODE►012203 017093012203 EDIT DELETE CODE►SELECT CODESELECT CODE012203►YES NO1. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. 2. Select SAME CODE. If you have already entered any SAME codes, they are listed on the LCD.3. Select the SAME# for your geographic area (0122003 in the above example) and press ENT.4. Choose SELECT CODE. Then select YES.

Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 354-9 NMEA Protocol (COM PORT) The COM PORT must be conﬁgured correctly before use. The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol.RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE▲ WX ALERT►COM PORT GPS SOURCE▼NMEACHECK SUM►ON OFF1. Select RADIO SETUP then COM PORT.2. Select the desired setting then press ENT.CHECK SUM ON (on) is the usual setting.The COM PORT uses 4800 baud rate and can receive the following GPS data sentences: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS. Additionally, the radio will output the following NMEA DSC data: DSC (for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position).4-10 Select the GPS Source (GPS SOURCE)This radio can use either NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit. Note: NMEA 2000 SOURCE options will appear (up to 4 sources showing the actual source name) only if an NMEA 2000 network is connected to the radio and is operational. RADIO SETUP WX ALERT ▲ COM PORT►GPS SOURCE FAV CH SETUGPS SOURCE►NMEA0183 LGC3000 LCX113CHD1. Select RADIO SETUP then GPS SOURCE. (If there is only one NMEA protocol available on your vessel, only that will be shown.)2. Select the desired NMEA source then press ENT.4-11 Favourite Channel Setup - Wx Key (FAV CH SETU)EU and AUS models only.The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your choice so that you have quick access to that channel.1. Select RADIO SETUP then FAV CH SETU.2. Rotate the CH knob or press UP/DOWN key to select a channel that you want to save it as the WX favorite channel, then press ENT to save with WX icon lighting to indicate.

Section 5 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) WARNINGA valid USER MMSI must be entered into the radio before these DSC functions can be used. See Section 5-1 for instructions on entering your USER MMSI. Hold down CALL / MENU key for about 1 second to access the following DSC SETUP options. The following menu options are explained in this section.DSC SETUP USER MMSI Section 5-1GROUP SETUP Section 5-2ATIS MMSI (EU only) Section 5-3ATIS SELECT (EU only) Section 5-4INDIV REPLY Section 5-5DSC FUNC Section 5-6LL REPLY Section 5-7AUTO SWITC Section 5-8TEST REPLY Section 5-9TIMEOUT Section 5-10See sections 1-3 and 1-4 if you want to know how to move around the menu and enter, save and change data. 5-1 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI)This is a once-only operation. You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions.You can display and read your user MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MMSI. The user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) is a unique 9 digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).Contact the appropriate authorities in your country to obtain your user MMSI. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer. DSC SETUP►USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼ INPUT USERMMSIUSER MMSI876543210►STORE CANCELUSER MMSIINPUT AGAINLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions36

USER MMSI876543210►STORE CANCELDSC SETUP►USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼VIEW MMSI8765432101. Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI. If you have already entered your MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. 2. If this is the rst time that you are entering your MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your MMSI along the dashed line, one number at a time. 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. Enter your user MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the user MMSI and return to the menu.5. You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting USER MMSI in the main menu.5-2 Maintain Your Groups Use GROUP SETUP to create, edit, or delete 1, 2, or up to 20 groups of frequently called people stored in alphanumeric order. A group MMSI always starts with 0.5-2-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP)DSC SETUP USER MMSI►GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼GROUP SETUPMANUAL NEWGROUP NAMEGROUP MMSI0FISHING 1012345678►STORE CANCEL1. Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP. 2. Select MANUAL NEW.3. If this is the rst time that you are entering a group name, a dashed line appears4. Enter the group name along the dashed line. It can be a maximum of 12 alphanumeric characters. Press ENT to conﬁrm each correct entry and to move to the next position. If you make an error, press – until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.5. Enter the group MMSI. (Note that the ﬁrst number is always a 0.) Press ENT.6. 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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 37

5-2-2 Edit or Delete a Group Name or Group MMSI (GROUP SETUP)You can edit a group name or group MMSI at any time. DSC SETUP USER MMSI►GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW►FISHING 1 SAILING FISHING 1012345678►EDIT DELETEEDIT NAMEFISHING 1ENTER MMSI012345678FISHING 1012345678►STORE CANCEL 1. Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. 2. Select the group you want to edit. Press ENT.3. To delete the group, select DELETE then YES. The group is deleted immediately and the group list is displayed again.4. To edit the group, select EDIT.5. Edit the group name OR to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line.6. When you are ﬁnished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) until a new LCD appears. 7. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.5-3 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI)EU models only. You must enter your ATIS MMSI to access ATIS functionality if you are navigating inland waterways within Europe. • ATIS sends a digital message any time that you release the PTT key. Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74, and 77. • An ATIS MMSI always starts with the number 9.• This is a once-only operation. You must enter your ATIS MMSI before you can access the ATIS functions.• You can display and read your ATIS MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your ATIS MMSI.1. Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI.If you have already entered your ATIS MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions38

DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP►ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼INPUT ATISMMSI9 ATIS MMSI9987654321►STORE CANCELATIS MMSIINPUT AGAIN9 ATIS MMSI9987654321►STORE CANCEL2. If this is the rst time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line. The ﬁrst number is always 9. Press ENT to conﬁrm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press – until < appears then press ENT to backup and correct the entry.3. Press ENT to store the ATIS MMS. 4. Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the ATIS MMSI and return to the menu.5. You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at any time by selecting ATIS MMSI in the main menu.5-4 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT)EU models only. ATIS functionality will operate only after the ATIS MMSI has been entered (see previous section). When ATIS functionality is enabled, the ATIS symbol ATIS is shown on the LCD.DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI►ATIS SELECT INDIV REPL▼ATIS SELECT►ON OFF1. Select DSC SETUP then ATIS SELECT. 2. Select OFF to disable ATIS functionality or select ON to enable the ATIS functionality - DSC must be turned off first.3. Press ENT to conﬁrm.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 warning will remind you if DSC is already ON.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 39

5-5 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY)You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response.An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation.A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller.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.DSC SETUP GROUP SETU▲ ATIS MMSI ATIS SELECT►INDIV REPL▼INDIV REPLY MANUAL►AUTO5-6 Enable DSC functionality (DSC FUNC)DSC functionality will operate only after a valid USER MMSI has been entered - see 5-1.When DSC functionality is selected, the DSC symbol DSC is shown on the LCD.DSC SETUP ATIS MMSI ▲ ATIS SELECT INDIV REPLY►DSC FUNC ▼DSC FUNC►ON OFF1. Select DSC SETUP then DSC FUNC. 2. Select OFF to disable DSC functionality or select ON to enable the DSC functionality - ATIS (if applicable) must be turned off first. Note: Disabling DSC functionality is not recommended.3. Press ENT to conﬁrm.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 warning will remind you if ATIS is already ON.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions40

5-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY)You can set up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways: • MANUAL reply manually to any incoming LL polling requests from your buddies. • AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your buddies. • OFF ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests. DSC SETUP INDIV REPL▲ DSC FUNC►LL REPLY AUTO SWITC▼LL REPLY►MANUAL AUTO OFF1. Select DSC SETUP then LL REPLY.2. Select your response and press ENT to conﬁrm and return to the menu.5-8 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 TEST REPLY▼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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 41

5-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY)You can respond to incoming DSC TEST calls with an automatic response or with a manual response.• MANUAL manual response is required, press ENT to conﬁrm or press EXIT to cancel.• AUTO automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK to any incoming DSC TEST call. DSC SETUP LL REPLY ▲ AUTO SWITC►TEST REPLY TIMEOUTTEST REPLY►AUTO MANUAL5-10 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 LL REPLY ▲ 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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions42

Section 6 - AIS Setup Menu (AIS SETUP)Hold down CALL / MENU key for about 1 second to access the following AIS SETUP options. The following menu options are explained in this section.AIS SETUP AIS FUNC Section 6-1AIS DISPLAY Section 6-2BAUD RATE Section 6-3GPS REDIR Section 6-4CPA ALARM Section 6-5CPA Section 6-6TCPA Section 6-7Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 43See sections 1-3 and 1-4 if you want to know how to move around the menu and enter, save and change data. 6-1 Enable AIS functionality (AIS FUNC)The AIS function can be turned ON or OFF. When AIS functionality is selected, the AIS symbol AIS is shown on the LCD.AIS SETUP►AIS FUNC AIS DISPLAY BAUD RATE GPS REDIRAIS FUNC►ON OFF6-2 AIS data display format (AIS DISPLAY)When viewing the AIS plotter screen, AIS targets can be displayed with the vessels name or the vessels MMSI.AIS SETUP►AIS DISPLAY BAUD RATE GPS REDIR CPA ALARMAIS DISPLAY►SHIP MMSI SHIP NAME6-3 AIS Baud Rate (BAUD RATE)AIS data can be output to a compatible chart-plotter / MFD or PC via the NMEA port. The NMEA port baud rate can be set to 4800 or 38400. The default setting is 38400. If 4800 is selected, a warning that data may be lost is displayed.AIS SETUP►BAUD RATE GPS REDIR CPA ALARM CPAAIS SETUP 38400►4800AIS INFOMAY BE LOST!►NO YES

6-4 GPS Redirection (GPS REDIR)GPS redirection option set to output the GPS information to the chart plotter eliminating the need for an additional multiplexer. If “yes” is selected, the string $RMC will be redirected to the chart plotter once it is received.Note: The REDIR function will only redirect RMC and GLL messages from NMEA0183 input port to the AIS output port.AIS SETUP►GPS REDIR CPA ALARM CPA TCPAGPS REDIR►NO YES6-5 Closest Point of Approach alarm (CPA ALARM)Enables the CPA alarm. If set to OFF, there will be no T/CPA alarms regardless of the settings.AIS SETUP GPS REDIR►CPA ALARM CPA TCPACPA ALARM►ON OFF6-6 Closest Point of Approach settings (CPA)CPA is the minimum distance between you and a target vessel based on the current speed and course. You can set the minimum distance for CPA alarm to sound (1NM to 30NM). Rotate the dial to set the CPA distance in 1NM increments. Press ENT when done.AIS SETUP GPS REDIR CPA ALARM►CPA TCPACPA►01NM6-7 Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA)TCPA is the minimum time of intercept between you and a target vessel based on the current speed and course. Set the minimum time for the TCPA alarm to sound (5Min to 30Min). Rotate the dial to set the TCPA time in 30sec increments. Press ENT when done.AIS SETUP GPS REDIR CPA ALARM CPA►TCPATCPA►05:00MinLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions44

Section 7 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls WARNINGA valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1.7-1 What is DSC? DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. It has been designated as an international standard by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and is part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Currently, you are required to monitor Distress Channel 16, but DSC will eventually replace listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to broadcast routine and urgent maritime safety information. DSC enables you to send and receive calls from any vessel or coast station that is equipped with DSC functionality and within geographic range. Calls can be categorized as distress, urgency, safety, or routine, and DSC selects a working channel automatically. 7-2 Sending DSC CallsYou can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio.• Quick press the CALL / MENU key to access the following DSC CALL menu options – select LAST CALL to quickly call back the person who called you.• Note that only four DSC CALL menu options can be shown on the LCD at any one time. • Press + or – on the microphone or turn the Channel Select knob on the base station to scroll up or down through the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press ENT (the center of the Channel Select knob) to display that option.The following options are available:DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL Make a DSC Call Section 7-3LAST CALL Repeat the last DSC Call Section 7-5GROUP Make a Group DSC Call Section 7-6ALL SHIPS Make an All Ships DSC Call Section 7-7CALL LOG View DSC Call Log Section 7-8DISTR LOG View DSC Distress Log Section 7-9SENT CALL View DSC Sent Call Log Section 7-10LL REQUEST Request a position report Section 7-11TRACK BUDDY Automatically track Buddy’s Section 7-12DSC TEST Make a DSC Test Call Section 7-13MMSI/GPS View MMSI and GPS information Section 7-14Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 45

7-3 Send an Individual Call (INDIVIDUAL)Call to a BuddyDSC CALL►INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS ▼INDIVIDUAL►ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCYINDIVIDUAL MANUAL NEW►MERMAID IV SEAROSECHOOSE CH►INTER-SHIP MANUALMERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE►SET INTERMERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE►SEND?MERMAID IV INDIVIDUALROUTINEWAIT.. 00:00INDIVIDUALROUTINEACK FROMMERMAID IV ▼ 00:00Call to othersDSC CALL►INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS ▼INDIVIDUALROUTINE SAFETY URGENCYINDIVIDUALMANUAL NEW MERMAID IV SEAROSEMANUAL MMSI0CHOOSE CH►INTER-SHIP MANUAL678912345 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINESEND?678912345INDIVIDUAL ROUTINECALLING...678912345INDIVIDUALROUTINEWAIT.. 00:001. Select DSC CALL then INDIVIDUAL. 2. Select the priority level: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY.3. 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 and press ENT.4. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.5. Press ENT to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the Tx symbol is shown on the LCD while the call is being sent.6. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged (INDIV ACK) press PTT to talk. Rotate the Channel Select knob to view additional options.7. If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions46

7-4 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV)When an incoming call is received, the alarm sounds for 2 minutes and INDIVIDUAL is displayed.123456789NO AUTO SWCH12 REQUEST12:45 UTC ▲ 00:03ROUTINE FROM123456789NO AUTO SWCH12 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:02INDIVIDUALROUTINE FROM123456789NO AUTO SW ▼ 00:01 1. Press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert.2. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call.3. Press NEW-CH soft key (AIS/IC key) to request a diﬀerent working channel, or press ABLE soft key (WX/NAV key) to acknowledge the call.4. Or press EXIT to return to standby.7-5 Reply to the Last Call (LAST CALL)This facility is useful and used frequently.DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL►LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS ▼SEAROSEINDIVIDUALROUTINE10:22AM LOCCHOOSE CH►INTER-SHIP MANUALSEAROSEINDIVIDUALROUTINE►SEND? 1. Select DSC CALL then LAST CALL. 2. The contact details of the most recent incoming call are displayed. Press ENT.3. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.4. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent. 5. If the call is acknowledged (INDIV ACK) press PTT to talk. If there is no reply a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 47

7-6 Send a Group Call (GROUP) You must already have stored a GROUP MMSI before making the call - see Section 5-2. Group calls are always sent with ROUTINE priority.DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL►LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS ▼GROUP►DIVE 1 DIVE 2CHOOSE CH►INTER-SHIP MANUALDIVE 1GROUP CALL►SEND?1. Select DSC CALL then GROUP. The radio displays the names of your pre-programed groups. 2. Select the group that you want to call (the GROUP MMSI must be set before making the call).3. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice.4. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.7-7 Send an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)DSC CALL LAST CALL ▲ GROUP►ALL SHIPS CALL LOG ▼ALL SHIPS►SAFETY URGENCY CHOOSE CH►INTER-SHIP MANUALALL SHIPSSAFETY►SEND?1. Select DSC CALL then ALL SHIPS. 2. Select one of the following call priorities:• SAFETY To send safety information to all other vessels in range.• URGENCY For use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a distress situation. 3. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice.4. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions48

When the call log is full, the oldest entry is overwritten.7-8 Send Using the Call Log (CALL LOG)The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you can call any of them again quickly.DSC CALL GROUP ▲ ALL SHIPS►CALL LOG DISTR LOG ▼11 12345678INDIVIDUALROUTINE09:45 UTC11 12345678►CALL BACK DELETE SAVE MMSICHOOSE CH►INTER-SHIP MANUAL12345678INDIVIDUALROUTINE►SEND?1. Select DSC CALL then CALL LOG.2. 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 11th most recent call are displayed. Press ENT to move to the next screen. 3. Press ENT again to conﬁrm the call back.4. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.5. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 49

7-9 Send Using the Distress Log (DIST LOG)DSC CALL ALL SHIPS ▲ CALL LOG►DISTR LOG SENT CALL ▼02 SEASPRAYDISTRESSFLOODINGENT-- OPTIONCHOOSE CH►INTER-SHIP MANUAL02 SEASPRAY►CALL BACK DELETE INFO02 SEASPRAY INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE►SEND?The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 20 most recent received Distress Calls, so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 ﬁrst, as follows:1. Select DSC CALL then DIST LOG. 2. The most recently received Distress Call is the ﬁrst entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT.3. Select one of the following options:• CALL BACK To CALL the station.• DELETE To delete the details from the distress log.• INFO To view additional information about the station.4. Select CALL BACK and press ENT.5. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.6. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions50

7-10 View Sent Call Log (SENT CALL)The Sent Call log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent sent calls, so that you review details of the call.BOBBY D►DELETE01 BOBBY DINDIVIDUALROUTINE10:45 UTCDSC CALL CALL LOG ▲ DISTR LOG►SENT CALL LL REQUEST ▼1. Select DSC CALL then SENT CALL. 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.3. Press ENT to advance to next screen. You now have the following options:• DELETE To delete the entry from the sent call log.7-11 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST)DSC CALL DIST LOG ▲ SENT CALL►LL REQUEST TRACK BUDD▼LL REQUEST►STARFISH SEAROSE MERMAID IVSTARFISHLL REQUEST►SEND? STARFISH LL REQUESTCALLING...STARFISHLL REQUESTWAIT.. 00:001. 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. 3. 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. Press ENT to retry the call.4. If the call is acknowledged, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert, press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call.POSITIONREPLY FROMSTARFISH 99°99.999'X ▼ 00:00Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 51

7-12 Track your Buddy (TRACK BUDDY)You can select a buddy or buddy’s to automatically track their positions. You must setup a tracklist ﬁrst and set their track status to ON before buddy track can begin. You can also start and stop tracking your buddy and add or remove buddies from your buddy tracklist.7-12-1 Start or Stop Tracking a Buddy (START TRACK)Use START TRACK to track the position of a buddy(s) on your TRACKLIST whose status is ON (see the following section). The buddy’s position is updated at the interval you select in INTERVAL (15, 30, or 60 minutes). Note: START TRACK will only track buddy(s) on your TRACKLIST whose status is ON.DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST►TRACK BUDD DSC TEST ▼TRACK BUDDY►START TRACK SET BUDDY TRACKLIST INTERVALSTART TRACK SEAROSE OFF MERMAID ON SEASPRA ONSTART TRACKYES NOMERMAID IVLL REQUESTCALLING...SEASPRAYLL REQUESTCALLING...1. Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY. 2. Select START TRACK. The status of each buddy on your tracklist (ON or OFF) is displayed. 3. Check that the status of the buddy (or buddies) that you want to track is ON, then press ENT.4. Select YES then press ENT to start tracking (in this example, MERMAID IV and SEASPRAY.)An LL Request is sent to each buddy on CH70 and your radio waits for your buddy’s LL position to be displayed on the LCD. See Section 7-19 for more information.(Select NO in the START TRACK page to STOP tracking your buddies.)7-12-2 Select a Buddy to Track (SET BUDDY)DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST►TRACK BUDD DSC TEST ▼TRACK BUDDY START TRACK►SET BUDDY TRACKLIST INTERVALSET BUDDY SEAROSE OFF►MERMAID OFFSET BUDDYMERMAID IV►ON OFF1. Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY.2. Select SET BUDDY to show the status of each buddy on your tracklist (ON or OFF). 3. Select the buddy whose status you want to change, then select the new status and press ENT to conﬁrm.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions52

7-12-3 Add or Delete a Buddy on Your Track List (TRACKLIST)DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST►TRACK BUDD DSC TEST ▼TRACK BUDDY START TRACK SET BUDDY ►TRACKLIST INTERVALTRACKLIST►ADD NEW SEAROSE ADD NEW►MERMAID IV SEASPRAY 1. Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY. 2. Select TRACKLIST. Any buddies already on the tracklist will be listed. Note: To delete a buddy from the tracklist, select that buddy then press ENT. Select YES then press ENT again to delete. 3. Select ADD NEW to show your buddy list. Buddy’s must be already setup in your Buddy list - see section 3-3.4. Select a buddy then press ENT to add that buddy to the tracklist.7-12-4 Set the Track your Buddy update interval (INTERVAL)Set the interval rate at which the position of your buddy is updated - options are 15, 30 or 60 minutes.DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST►TRACK BUDD DSC TEST ▼TRACK BUDDY START TRACK SET BUDDY TRACKLIST►INTERVALTRACKLIST►15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 7-13 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.7-13-1 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.5. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged a notiﬁcation is displayed.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 53

TOMDSC TEST►SEND?DSC TEST MANUAL NEW SAM►TOMDSC CALL LL REQUEST▲ TRACK BUDDY►DSC TEST MMSI/GPSTOMDSC TESTWAIT.. 00:176. If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio asks you if you want to retry.7-13-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK)1. When you receive notiﬁcation of a DSC TEST reply, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence 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.7-13-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST callThe radio sounds a friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC TEST call.Note: If TEST REPLY is set to AUTO, no sound will be emitted.1. If the radio recognizes the MMSI as one of your buddies, your buddy’s name is displayed in place of the MMSI.2. Press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert.3. The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO (See sec-tion 5-9) and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY (See section 5-10).CALL FROMTOMAUTO ACKIN 10S ▲▼ 00:02TESTCALL FROMTOMAUTO ACK ▼ 00:014. Alternatively, if TEST REPLY is set to MANUAL, a manual response is required, press ACK (AIS/IC key) to acknowledge the DSC Test Call.CALL FROMTOMAUTO ACKIS OFF ▲▼ 00:02TESTCALL FROMTOMAUTO ACK ▼ 00:015. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions54

7-14 View User MMSI and GPS informationThe radio’s MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position.ID:123456789 99°99.999’X999°99.000’YDSC CALL LL REQUEST▲ TRACK BUDDY DSC TEST►MMSI/GPS7-15 Receiving DSC CallsSeveral types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels:• DISTRESS See Section 8.• ALL SHIPS Urgency or Safety priority (see Section 7-16)• INDIVIDUAL Urgency, Safety, or Routine priority (see Section 7-17)• GROUP Routine priority only (see Section 7-18)• GEOGRAPHIC Routine priority only see Section 7-19)• POLLED POSITION Routine or Safety priority (see Section 7-20)In addition to the audible alert, the telephone icon will ﬂash on the screen.This is to remind you that a call is stored in the CALL LOG. Polled position call data is NOT stored.7-16 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)ALL SHIPSSAFETY FROM123456789AUTO SWITCH ▼ 00:01ALL SHIPSSAFETY FROM123456789AUTO SW OFF ▼ 00:01 ALL SHIPSSAFETY FROM123456789CHANGE TO ▼ 00:111. When you receive notiﬁcation of an ALL SHIPS call, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. The priority level and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy name is shown in place of the user MMSI. 2. Press ACCEPT soft key (AIS/IC key) to switch to the designated channel immediately, Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.3. If the display shows "AUTO SWITCH", the radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For "AUTO SW OFF", a manual change is required - for "AUTO SWITCH" options , see section 5-18.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 55

4. Press PTT to initiate voice contact on current display channel.The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8). 7-17 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)INDIVIDUALROUTINE FROM123456789AUTO SWITCH ▼ 00:01INDIVIDUALROUTINE FROM123456789AUTO SW OFF ▼ 00:011. When you receive notiﬁcation of an INDIV call, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. INDIV calls are almost always routine priority. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 2. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.3. You have the following options to respond the call:• ABLE soft key (WX/NAV key) respond to the call with requested channel• NEW-CH soft key (AIS/IC key) respond to the call with but request a diﬀerent channel• UNABLE soft key (GO/MOB key) respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel ( Note: this option is not available with ROUTINE calls)4. If the display shows "AUTO SWITCH", the radio will automatically respond to the call after 10s if no user intervention. For "AUTO SW OFF", a manual responce is required - for "INDIV REPLY" options , see section 5-15.5. The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact designated channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice contact instead.The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8). 7-18 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)GP: SAMCALL FROM123456789AUTO SWITCH ▼ 00:01GP: SAMCALL FROM123456789AUTO SW OFF ▼ 00:01 GP: SAMCALL FROM012345678CHANGE TO ▼ 00:111. When you receive notiﬁcation of a GROUP call, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call.The priority level is always routine, and the group is identiﬁed on the screen. The group will be one of the 20 groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 5-2).2. Press ACCEPT soft key (AIS/IC key) to switch to the designated channel immediately, or Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions56

press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.3. If the display shows "AUTO SWITCH", the radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For "AUTO SW OFF", a manual change is required - for "AUTO SWITCH" options , see section 5-18.4. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice contact on the designated channel. The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8).7-19 Receiving a Geographic Area Call (GEOGRAPH)GEOGRAPHICALCALL FROM254622211CH12 REQUEST ▼ 00:01 GEOGRAPHICALCALL FROM254622211CHANGE TO ▼ 00:08A geographic call is received by vessels within a speciﬁc geographic boundary area.1. When you receive notiﬁcation of a GEOGRAPHICAL call, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. Then press ACCEPT soft key (AIS/IC key) to manually select the channel designated in the incoming call. The user MMSI or name is displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.2. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.3. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel. 7-20 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)POSITIONREPLY FROM12345678982°50.1234 N ▼ 00:01 When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see Section 7-12) you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially is it is a good ﬁshing position.If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.Note: DSC & DSE sentence will be output on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 57

Section 8 - DISTRESS Calls WARNINGA valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1. 8-1 Sending a Distress Call DISTRES CALL►UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING COLLISIONDISTRES CALL ►UNDEFINED HOLD DISTRES 3 SECONDS..DISTRES CALLUNDEFINED11:23 UTC 22°12.023’N ▼TX IN 00:011. Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS.If time is available to specify the nature of the distress, go to step 2. Otherwise, go directly to step 3.2. Press and release the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to select the category that describes your situation then press ENT. • UNDEFINED (Undeﬁned)• FIRE (Fire)• FLOODING (Flooding) • COLLISION (Collision)• GROUNDING (Grounding)• LISTING (Listing)• SINKING (Sinking)• ADRIFT (Adrift)• ABANDONING (Abandoning)• PIRACY (Piracy)• OVER BOARD (Overboard)3. Press and hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts to ﬂash and beep loudly.4. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment. •The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received ("Call repeat" mode).•Press ▼ / ▲ to display the transmitted Distress call information.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions58

5. You now have the following options: RESEND, PAUSE, CANCEL:6. To RESEND the call, press RESEND soft key (AIS/IC key) to enter "HOLD DISTRESS 3 SECONDS TO SEND" screen. Hold down DISTRESS key for 3s to resend the call or press EXIT soft key (AIS/IC key) to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.7. To PAUSE the call, press PAUSE soft key (WX/NAV key) to pause the "Call repeat" mode, press EXIT soft key (AIS/IC key) to resume the same call.8. To CANCEL the call, press CANCEL soft key (GO/MOB key) to enter "DISTRESS CALL SEND CANCEL" screen.•Press NO soft key (WX/NAV key) to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.•Press YES soft key (AIS/IC key) to send the DISTRESS CANCEL call. Then press PTT to report your situation using the handset mic, after the report, press EXIT to return to the normal operating mode.9. After receiving the acknowledgment, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) then reply using the microphone, or press EXIT key to quit the current distress acknowledgment.Note: Prior to receiving an acknowledgement, the distress alert call cannot immediately be terminated by you, it can only be cancelled by completing the distress call cancel process as described above (step 8).8-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)DISTRESSUNDEFINED123456789 82°50.123'N ▼ 00:01An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received.1. Press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. You do not need to send an acknowledgement.2. The radio automatically selects CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press ACCEPT soft-key (AIS/IC key) to change to CH16 immediately.3. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to view details of the distress call. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if speciﬁed), also the time and the location (if speciﬁed). If the location and time are not speciﬁed, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.•The radio is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel transmitting the distress call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m (60 ft).4. Press PTT to establish voice contact or press EXIT key to quit the DISTRESS RECEIVE call.Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence will be output on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 59

8-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships (DISTRESS REL)1. An alert sounds when a Distress ACK or Distress Relay all ship call is received. Press SILENC soft-key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert.2. The radio automatically selects CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press ACCEPT soft-key(AIS/IC key) to change to CH16 immediately.3. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to view details of the distress call. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if speciﬁed), also the time and the location (if speciﬁed). If the location and time are not speciﬁed, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.4. Press PTT to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance• For a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) sent from the Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country, your radio automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears. Press PTT to establish voice contact with the Search and Rescue (SAR) authority.• The Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country are the only instance allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK).5. Press EXIT key to quit the current DSC receive process.Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is sent on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD.DISTRESSACK FROM567890123 FIRE ▼ 00:018-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)When an incoming Individual Distress Relay call is received, the alarm sounds and INDIV DISTR RELAY is displayed.1. Press SILENC soft-key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alarm.2. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to view details of the distress call. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if speciﬁed), also the time and the location (if speciﬁed). If the location and time are not speciﬁed, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.3. ALL MODELS: Press ACCEPT soft-key (AIS/IC key) to immediately accept the channel change before the 10s timer expires4. US MODELS: Press ACK soft-key (AIS/IC key) to ACK the call after the 10s delay - for "INDIV REPLY" options, see section 5-15.5. Press EXIT key to quit current receive DSC process..Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is sent on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD.87654321ALL DISTRRELAY123456789 ▼ 00:01Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions60

Section 9 - AIS Functionality WARNINGA valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these AIS functions can be used. See section 5-1. 9-1 About AISThe marine Automatic Identiﬁcation System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels. Position is derived from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and communication between vessels is by Very High Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions.There are a number of types of AIS device as follows:• Class A transceivers. These are similar to class B transceivers, but they are designed to be ﬁtted on large vessels such as cargo ships and large passenger vessels. Class A transceivers transmit at a higher VHF signal power than class B transceivers and therefore can be received by more distant vessels, and also transmit more frequently. Class A transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross tonnes on international voyages and certain types of passenger vessels under the SOLAS regulations.• Class B transceivers. Similar to class A transceivers in many ways, but are normally lower cost due to the less stringent performance requirements. Class B transceivers transmit at a lower power and at a lower reporting rate than class A transceivers.• AIS base stations. AIS base stations are used by Vessel Traﬃc Systems to monitor and control the transmissions of AIS transceivers.• Aids to Navigation (AtoN) transceivers. AtoNs are transceivers mounted on buoys or other hazards to shipping which transmit details of their location to the surrounding vessels.• AIS receivers. AIS receivers will generally receive transmissions from class A transceivers, class B transceivers, AtoNs and AIS base stations but do not transmit any information about the vessel on which they are installed.This radio contains an AIS receiver only function.9-2 AIS - Static and Dynamic informationDeﬁned transmit rates for Class A vessels shown below are provided for reference purposes only. The frequency of messages received will vary due to a number of factors including but not limited to such factors as antenna height, gain and signal interference.• Static information is either broadcast every 6 minutes, when data has been amended, or upon request.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 61

• Dynamic information is broadcast depending on speed and course alteration based on the following tables:Ships Dynamic Conditions Normal reporting intervalAt anchor or moored 3 Minutes0-14 knots 10 Seconds0-14 knots and changing course 3 1/3 Seconds14-23 knots 6 Seconds14-23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds Ship faster than 23 knots 2 SecondsShip faster than 23 knots and changing course 2 SecondsPlatforms condition Normal reporting intervalClass B Shipborne mobile equipment not moving faster than 2 Knots3 MinutesClass B Shipbome mobile equipment moving 2-14 Knots30 SecondsClass B Shipbome mobile equipment moving 14-23 Knots15 SecondsClass B Shipbome mobile equipment moving faster than 23 Knots5 SecondsSearch and Rescue aircraft (airborne mobile equipment)10 SecondsAids to Navigation 3 MinutesAIS base station 10 SecondsSource of information for above tables 1-1, 1-2: (ITU recommendations technical document: ITU-R M.1371-1)9-3 Using the AIS receiverProviding that other vessels with AIS transceivers installed are within radio range of your vessel, you should see their details appear on the AIS plotter screen. These details are also repeated on the NMEA ports for display on a compatible chartplotter / MFD.Speciﬁc details of how to conﬁgure your chartplotter to make use of the AIS receiver features will be given in your chartplotter manual. If you are using charting software running on a PC, please refer to the instructions provided with your chartplotting software for details of how to conﬁgure it to display AIS information.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions62

9-4 AIS Information and display CAUTIONNot all vessels transmit AIS information and therefore not all vessels will be displayed or listed in the following AIS screens.AIS vessel information can be displayed on the radios LCD screen: 1. Press the AIS/IC button to display the AIS plotter screen Note: You must have LAT/LON position information for targets to be displayed on the plotter PPI.2. AIS target details will be displayed on the left of the screen. Either the vessels name or MMSI will be displayed (if the information is available) depending on the setting you selected in Section 6-2. Also the targets bearing and distance to you are displayed. Note: it could take some time before AIS targets are displayed.3. A simple plotter PPI on the right hand side of the LCD shows the geographical location of the AIS targets with respect to your position which is in the center of the plotter PPI.4. Press the Zoom In (3CH +/-) or Zoom Out (Scan) keys to change the scale of the plotter. The scale available is 1nm / 2nm / 4nm / 8nm / 16nm / 32nm.5. Press the AIS/IC key again to change the display to T/CPA Approach screen.6. Rotate the knob to highlight any AIS target shown on the plotter screen. The selected target will have the target symbol ﬁlled in.NAME:OCEANIC.DISCOVERERMMSI:503492000 IMO: 9292747CALL SIGN:VMQ8808DIST: 1.62nM BEAR: 285°TCPA: ----- HEADING: 195.0°CPA: 1.62nM ROT: 0.0 /minWIDTH: 0.0m SOG: 9.9KTSLENGTH: 60.0m COG: 219.0°RECEIVED: 1M19S LAT: 36°45.785’SDRAUGHT:----- LON:174°49.157’ETYPE: PASSENGER SHIP - ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE STATUS:UNDERWAY USING ENGINELowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 63

7. Press ENT to view full details of the highlighted target such as MMSI, Vessel name, distance, bearing, heading, ROT, COG, SOG, status and other vessel information.9-4-1 T/CPA Approach screen1. When in AIS mode, press the AIS/IC key again to toggle between the standard AIS screen and the T/CPA Approach screen.2. In TCPA Approach mode, the approaching AIS target's details are listed on the left side along with it's geographical position on the plotter PPI.3. The zoom range is automatically selected to the best range according to the selected target on the left. You can’t change the zoom range in this mode.4. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to select the target, press ENT key to display target information, or press EXIT key to return to the previous display.Note: If the radio detects a TCPA or CPA breach, the T/CPA Approach screen will automatically popup with an alert tone. Press EXIT to stop the alert. The alert will sound again after 1 minute if the AIS alarm has not been released.T/CPA APPROACH 228278700 0.59Min 1.0nM9-4-2 Plotter symbols and meanings Your vessel is always in the center of the plotter screen. You are represented by a solid circle, along with a small line that indicates your bearing with respect to North. All other vessels or targets displayed on the plotter screen are represented by a diamond shape. These are targets around your vessel that are within the current zoom distance setting. The small line indicates the targets bearing. When a target is selected, it is represented by a solid diamond.Examples: You and the target vessel are heading away from each other. You and the target vessel are heading towards each other.Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions64

Section 10 - General Functionality10-2 Using the Fog HornAn appropriate PA speaker must be connected to the Hailer wiring before the FOG HORN function can be used. The FOG HORN will sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the hailer speaker depending on the mode selected.1. Press and hold the AIS/IC button for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select FOG HORN and press ENT. 2. There are 8 choices of internationally recognized fog horn sounds and timing: • HORN (Horn) Manual operation• UNDERWAY (Underway) One long tone• STOP (Stop) Two long tone• SAIL (Sail) One long, two short• ANCHOR (Anchor) One long warble• TOW ( Tow) One long, three short• AGROUND (Aground) Warble sequence• SIREN (Siren) Manual operation3. Scroll through the menu to select a fog horn type, then press ENT to start the selected fog horn sounding. All except HORN and SIREN will sound automatically.4. The fog horn will sound automatically approximately every two minutes until you press EXIT to cancel it. When the fog horn is not sounding, it is in LISTEN mode. 5. To change the volume, turn the Channel Select knob, or press + or – when the fog horn is sounding.6. To operate HORN or SIREN, once selected, press and hold ENT button. This will sound as long as the ENT button is pressed. You can then also operate PTT to talk through the Hailer.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 65

HAILER PA►FOG HORNFOG HORN►HORN UNDERWAY STOP SAIL ▼FOG HORN UNDERWAY ▲ STOP►SAIL ANCHOR ▼SAILOUTPUTVOL LO HI Note: you cannot change the volume of the HORN or SIREN.10-1 Using the PA (Public Address) HailerAn appropriate Hailer speaker must be connected to the Hailer wiring before the PA function can be used. The PA allows you to make an announcement at high volume to people or vessels using the Link-8 hand mic. The PA function also features a listen-back mode where the speaker is used as a microphone to listen for a response. 1. Press and hold the AIS/IC button for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select PA and press ENT.2. Press PTT to talk through the hailer. Turn the Channel Select knob, or press + or – to change the volume. Volume can only be changed while the PTT is pressed.3. Release PTT to LISTEN for a response.HAILER►PA FOG HORNPAOUTPUTVOL LO HI PALISTEN4. Press EXIT to return to operational mode.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions66

Appendix A - Technical Specications LOWRANCE Link-8GENERAL Unit LIMITStandard Operation Temperature °C -20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to 131ºF)Normal Working Voltage V 12 V DC battery system (negative ground)Low battery detect Voltage V 10.5VRx Current Drain at : Max Audio Power A ≤1.5 : Stand-By A ≤0.25 : Hailer Power A ≤3.5Tx Current Drain at : Hi Power A ≤6 (@13.6V DC) : Lo Power A ≤1.5 (@13.6V DC)Dimensions mm 180.5 x 96.3 x 171Weight kg 1.63VHF Frequency Range: Transmit MHz 156.025 To 157.425 (default)VHF Frequency Range: Receive MHz 156.025 To 163.275 (default)Oscillate Mode PLLModulation FM (16KOG3E) DSC (16K0G2B)Usable channels International, USA, Canada, Weather (country speciﬁc)Channel Spacing KHz 25Frequency Stability PPM ±5Audio power of speaker in mike dBA 80dBA @ 1mAudio power of speaker in base dBA 94dBA @ 1m (Ø=57mm)Digital Selectivity Calling (DSC) Class-D (EN301025) with dual receiver (individual CH70)Standards – DSC ITU-R M.493-13 (US models), EN 300-338-3 (EU models)Standards – AIS ITU-R M.1371-4Standards - Other EN 60950-1:2006 /A1:2010LCD display 128 x 256 pixel LCD FSTN – 1.3” x 2.6”Contrast control YesDimming control YesAntenna connector SO-239 (50 ohm)NMEA2000 connector Micro-C (5 pin)Waterproof JIS-7Compass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5’)RECEIVER: Unit LIMITIntermediate Frequency : 1st MHz 21.4 : 2nd KHz 450Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 67

Sensitivity : 12dB SINAD dBuV ≤-6Squelch Sensitivity : at tight dBuV ≤6Spurious Response Rejection Ratio dB ≥70Adjacent Channel Selectivity dB ≥70Intermodulation Response dB ≥68S/N at 3KHz Dev. dB ≥40Audio Output Power At THD 10% W 5W (external speaker output)Audio Distortion % ≤5Audio Response dB +1 to -3dB of 6dB/octave from 300Hz to 3kHZTRANSMITTER: Unit LIMITFrequency error PPM ±5RF Power : Hi W 23 ± 2 : Lo W 0.8 ± 0.2Maximum Deviation KHz ± 5S/N at 3KHz Dev. dB 40Modulation Distortion ±3KHz % ≤5Audio Response at 1KHz Dev. dB +1 to -3dB of 6dB/octave from 300Hz to 3kHZSpurious/Harmonic Emissions : Hi/LO uW <0.25Modulation Sensitivity mV ≤20Transmitter Protection Open/short circuit of antennaCOMMUNICATIONS: Unit LIMITComm. port - NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183, 4800 baudComm. port - NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000NMEA 0183 input (receive): RMC, GGA, GLL, GNSNMEA 0183 output (transmit): DSC (for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position). AIVDM (AIS)HAILER: Unit LIMITAudio Power Out W 30W @ 4 OhmsAIS: Unit LIMITAIS function Yes, dual receivers onlyReceiver Frequency MHz 161.975, 162.025 CH87 - 161.975; CH88 - 162.025 (default channel)Supported AIS Information:–Vessel Name –Type of vessel–Call sign –MMSI number–IMO number –Draft/Size of vessel–Vessel position –SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading–Status/Destination/ETASpecications are subject to change without notice. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions68

Link-8 NMEA2000 PGNS 127250 Vessel Heading127258 Magnetic Variation129025 Position, Rapid Update129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update129029 GNSS Position Data129033 Time & Date129038 Class A position report (Rx,Tx)129039 Class B position report (Rx,Tx)129040 Class B extended position report (Rx, Tx)129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report129283 Cross Track Error129284 Navigation Data129285 Navigation Route/WP Information129792 DGNSS Broadcast binary message (Tx)129793 UTC and date report (Tx)129794 Class A static and voyage related data (rx, tx)129795 Addressed binary message (tx)129796 Acknowledge (tx)129797 Binary broadcast message (tx)129798 SAR Aircraft Position report (tx)129799 Radio Frequency/Mode/Power129800 UTC/Date enquiry (tx)129801 Addressed safety msg (rx,tx)129802 Broadcast safety msg (rx,tx)129803 Interrogation (tx)129804 Assignment Mode Command (tx)129805 Data Link Management message (tx)129807 AIS Group Assignment129808 DSC Call Information129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position130842 AIS and VHF Messages (Simrad Proprietary for AIS Class B ‘CS’)Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 69

Appendix B - Troubleshooting 1. The transceiver will not power up. A fuse may have blown or there is no voltage getting to the transceiver. a) Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections. b) After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse. c) Check the battery voltage. This must be greater than 10.5V. 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. 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. GPS alarm sounds and LCD shows: Please check GPS link! The NO GPS symbol is shown. GPS data has been lost. This sequence will repeat every 4 hours until GPS data from an opera-tional GPS receiver is available. The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect:a) Manually enter your position and UTC time data (see Section 3.6.1) b) Check that the GPS cable is physically connected. c) Check the polarity of the GPS cable. d) Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800. Parity should be set to NONE. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions70

Appendix 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 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 71

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 TELEPHONESpecial 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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions72

C-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 1WLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 73

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 COMMERCIALSpecial 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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions74

C-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 4Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 75

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 TELEPHONESpecial 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.5. 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 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions76

“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 onlyLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 77

C-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) AlertsNational Codes Nature of ActivationEvent Codes MessageEmergency Action Notiﬁcation (National only) EAN WARNINGEAT ADVISORYNational Information Center NIC ADVISORYNational Periodic Test NPT TESTRequired Monthly Test RMT TESTRequired Weekly Test RWT TESTState and Local Codes Nature of ActivationEvent Codes MessageAvalanche Warning AVW WARNINGAvalanche Watch AVA WATCHBlizzard Warning BZW WARNINGChild Abduction Emergency CAE WARNINGCivil Danger Warning CDW WARNINGCivil Emergency Message CEM WARNINGCoastal Flood Warning CFW WARNINGCoastal Flood Watch CFA WATCHDust Storm Warning DSW WARNINGEarthquake Warning EQW WARNINGEvacuation Immediate EVI WARNINGFire Warning FRW WARNINGFlash Flood Warning FFW WARNINGFlash Flood Watch FFA WATCHFlash Flood Statement FFS ADVISORYFlood Warning FLW WARNINGFlood Watch FLA WATCHFlood Statement FLS ADVISORYHazardous Materials Warning HMW WARNINGHigh Wind Warning HWW WARNINGHigh Wind Watch HWA WATCHLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions78

State and Local Codes Nature of ActivationEvent Codes MessageHurricane Warning HUW WARNINGHurricane Watch HUA WATCHHurricane Statement HLS ADVISORYLaw Enforcement Warning LEW WARNINGLocal Area Emergency LAE WARNING911 Telephone Outage Emergency TOE WARNINGNuclear Power Plant Warning NUW WARNINGRadiological Hazard Warning RHW WARNINGSevere Thunderstorm Warning SVR WARNINGSevere Thunderstorm Watch SVA WATCHSevere Weather Statement SVS ADVISORYShelter in Place Warning SPW WARNINGSpecial Marine Warning SMW WARNINGSpecial Weather Statement SPS ADVISORYTornado Warning TOR WARNINGTornado Watch TOA WATCHTropical Storm Warning TRW WARNINGTropical Storm Watch TRA WATCHTsunami Warning TSW WARNINGTsunami Watch TSA WATCHVolcano Warning VOW WARNINGWinter Storm Warning WSW WARNINGWinter Storm Watch WSA WATCHFor more information about the Emergency Alert System and event codes, visit:http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/eas_codes.shtmlLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 79

D-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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions80

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 3Special 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.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 81

D-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 xLowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions82

General remarks to Country Specic table: 1 The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical information may also be used for vessel traﬃc -sys tems by traﬃc centres.2 In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for an other service category or other radio services. These countries are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugosla via, Hun gary, Moldova, Romania, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic (with exemption of channels 08, 09, 72, 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugosla via. The Administra tions concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre quencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service catego ry.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) 162.025 162.025Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 83

Explanation of specic footnotes in Country Specic table: a. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel.b. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350.c. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene communi cations during safety operati ons on the North Sea, IJsselmeer, Wadden zee, Ooster- and Wester schelde.d. This channel may also be used for piloting, mooring, tugging and for other nautical purposes.e. This channel is the ﬁrst ship-to-ship channel, unless the competent authority has designated an other channel. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is allowed that the output power is set to a value between 6 and 25 W until 1 January 2005.f. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities.g. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by its national coastgu ard for communicati ons during oil pollution operations on the North Sea and for safety messages for the North Sea, Wadden zee, IJsselmeer, Ooster- and Westerschelde. h. This channel may be used only for service category on-board communications.i. This channel may be used only for communications between sea going vessels and participating land stations in case of distress and safety communica ti ons within the maritime sea-areas. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel may be used only for distress, safety and calling.j. The output power shall be reduced automatically to a value between 0.5 and 1 W.k. This channel may be used for communications with a social charac ter.l. In the Netherlands and Belgium, this channel may be used for trans mit ting mes sages concerning bunkering and victualling. The output power has to be reduced manually to a value between 0.5 and 1 W.m. This channel may also be used for public correspondence. n. This channel will be used for an automatic ship identiﬁ cation and surveillance sys tem (AIS) capable of providing worldw ide operating on seas and Inland Waterways.o. The availability of this channel is on a voluntary basis. All existing equipment shall be capable to of operating on this channel within a ten-year period after the entry into force of this Arrangement.p. After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial events on a temporary basis.q. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information.r. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions84

D-3 Special ChannelsCountry Item Chart Primary channelEU Standard, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal DSC ON EUR Default UK DSC ON EUR Default M, M2Belgium DSC ON EUR Default 31, 37, 96 (1W)ATIS ON EUR Default 31, 96 (1W)Norway, Finland DSC ON L1, L2, L3, F1, F2, F3Sweden, Denmark DSC ON L1, L2, F1, F2, F3Italy DSC ON Italy (with Coast) DSC ON A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9Holland DSC ON 31 (1W), 37ATIS ON EUR Default 31 (1W)Germany DSC ON ATIS ON EUR DefaultAustria, Newsland DSC ON EUR Default ATIS ON EUR Default Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 85

Appendix E - MMSI and License InformationYou must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your Link-8 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer.The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the Link-8 . You may also need an individual operator’s license. Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio com-munications authorities before operating DSC functions.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: CAUTIONUnder extreme operating conditions, the temperature of the rear heat-sink on this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures. Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns.Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions86

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