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Link-8 VHF User Guide ENGLISH lowrance.com Copyright 2013 Navico All rights reserved. Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance 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 owners 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. DANGER This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. avoided, could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Section 1 - General Information .......................................................................7 1-1 Features ................................................................................................................................................7 1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio .....................................................................................8 1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus .........................................................................................8 1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ................................................................................................8 1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings .........................................................................................................8 1-3 Beep tones & call alerts ................................................................................................................. 10 Section 2 - Basic Operation and Key Functions ..............................................11 Section 3 - Radio MENU SELECT Options ........................................................17 3-1 Manage your Waypoints List (WAYPOINT) ............................................................................. 18 3-1-1 Add a new waypoint ...................................................................................................................................18 3-1-2 Edit or Delete a Waypoint ........................................................................................................................18 3-1-3 Go to a New Waypoint ...............................................................................................................................19 3-1-4 Go to Nearest Waypoint (NEAREST WP) ..........................................................................................19 3-1-5 Go to Temporary Waypoint .....................................................................................................................20 3-1-6 Edit or Delete a Temporary Waypoint ..............................................................................................20 3-1-7 Send Waypoint Data to a Chartplotter ............................................................................................21 3-2 Set the Backlighting Level (BACKLIGHT) .............................................................................. 21 3-3 Maintain your buddy list (BUDDY LIST) .................................................................................. 22 3-3-1 Add an Entry ...................................................................................................................................................22 3-4 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) .......................................................................... 23 3-4-1 Set Distance Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................23 3-4-2 Set Local Sensitivity .....................................................................................................................................24 3-5 Set the Contrast Level (CONTRAST) ......................................................................................... 24 3-6 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) ................................................................................................ 24 3-6-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) ................................................................25 3-6-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) .......................................................................................................................25 3-6-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) ............................................................................................26 3-6-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLY) ................................................................................................26 3-6-5 Position Display Options (LL DISPLY) ...............................................................................................27 3-6-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG) ............................................................................27 3-6-7 GPS Alert (GPS ALERT) ..............................................................................................................................28 3-7 GPS Simulator (GPS SIM) ............................................................................................................. 28 3-8 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) ............................................................................................ 28 Section 4 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ................................................29 4-1 Channel (UIC) ................................................................................................................................... 29 4-2 Channel Names (CH NAME) ........................................................................................................ 29 3 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 4-3 Ring Volume (RING VOLUME) ..................................................................................................... 30 4-4 Key Beep Volume (KEY BEEP) ..................................................................................................... 30 4-5 Select Units (UNITS) ........................................................................................................................ 31 4-6 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) ....................................................................... 31 4-7 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) ............................................................................... 31 4-8 Weather Alerts (WX ALERT) ......................................................................................................... 32 4-8-1 TONE ALERT ......................................................................................................................................................32 4-8-2 SAME ALERT......................................................................................................................................................32 4-8-3 Receiving a SAME ALERT ..........................................................................................................................33 4-8-4 Receiving SAME TEST Messages ..........................................................................................................33 4-8-5 Enter a SAME CODE (County ID) ..........................................................................................................33 4-8-6 Select a Working SAME code .................................................................................................................34 4-9 NMEA Protocol (COM PORT) ..................................................................................................... 35 4-10 Select the GPS Source (GPS SOURCE) ................................................................................... 35 4-11 Favourite Channel Setup - Wx Key (FAV CH SETU) ............................................................ 35 Section 5 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) ........................................................36 5-1 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) ........................................................................ 36 5-2 Maintain Your Groups ................................................................................................................... 37 5-2-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ...........................................................................................................37 5-2-2 Edit or Delete a Group Name or Group MMSI (GROUP SETUP)........................................38 5-3 Enter or check your ATIS MMSI (ATIS MMSI) .......................................................................... 38 5-4 Enable ATIS functionality (ATIS SELECT) ................................................................................. 39 5-5 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ........................................................................... 40 5-6 Enable DSC functionality (DSC FUNC) ..................................................................................... 40 5-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) ........................................................................ 41 5-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) .................................................................... 41 5-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) ....................................................................................................... 42 5-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT) ........................................................................................ 42 Section 6 - AIS Setup Menu (AIS SETUP) ..........................................................43 6-1 Enable AIS functionality (AIS FUNC) ......................................................................................... 43 6-2 AIS data display format (AIS DISPLAY) ..................................................................................... 43 6-3 AIS Baud Rate (BAUD RATE) ......................................................................................................... 43 6-4 GPS Redirection (GPS REDIR) ...................................................................................................... 44 6-5 Closest Point of Approach alarm (CPA ALARM) .................................................................... 44 6-6 Closest Point of Approach settings (CPA) ............................................................................... 44 6-7 Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA) ............................................................................. 44 4 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 7 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls .................................................45 7-1 What is DSC? .................................................................................................................................... 45 7-2 Sending DSC Calls ........................................................................................................................... 45 7-3 Send an Individual Call (INDIVIDUAL) ...................................................................................... 46 Call to a Buddy .............................................................................................................................................................46 Call to others .................................................................................................................................................................46 7-4 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ............................................. 47 7-5 Reply to the Last Call (LAST CALL) ............................................................................................ 47 7-6 Send a Group Call (GROUP) ........................................................................................................ 48 7-7 Send an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)............................................................................................. 48 7-8 Send Using the Call Log (CALL LOG) ........................................................................................ 49 7-9 Send Using the Distress Log (DIST LOG) ................................................................................. 50 7-10 View Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) ............................................................................................... 51 7-11 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ........................................................... 51 7-12 Track your Buddy (TRACK BUDDY) ......................................................................................... 52 7-12-1 Start or Stop Tracking a Buddy (START TRACK) ........................................................................52 7-12-2 Select a Buddy to Track (SET BUDDY) ............................................................................................52 7-12-3 Add or Delete a Buddy on Your Track List (TRACKLIST) ......................................................53 7-12-4 Set the Track your Buddy update interval (INTERVAL) .......................................................53 7-13 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .............................................................................................. 53 7-13-1 Send a DSC TEST call ................................................................................................................................53 7-13-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK) ..........................................54 7-13-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call .............................................................................54 7-14 View User MMSI and GPS information .................................................................................. 55 7-15 Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................................................................................... 55 7-16 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ................................................................................. 55 7-17 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ...................................................................................... 56 7-18 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ............................................................................................. 56 7-19 Receiving a Geographic Area Call (GEOGRAPH) ................................................................ 57 7-20 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) ....................................................................... 57 Section 8 - DISTRESS Calls ...............................................................................58 8-1 Sending a Distress Call ................................................................................................................. 58 8-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 59 8-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships (DISTRESS REL) .............................................................................................................................................................. 60 8-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) ..................................................................... 60 5 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 9 - AIS Functionality ............................................................................61 9-1 About AIS ........................................................................................................................................... 61 9-2 AIS - Static and Dynamic information...................................................................................... 61 9-3 Using the AIS receiver.................................................................................................................... 62 9-4 AIS Information and display ........................................................................................................ 63 9-4-1 T/CPA Approach screen .............................................................................................................................64 9-4-2 Plotter symbols and meanings .............................................................................................................64 Section 10 - General Functionality ..................................................................65 10-2 Using the Fog Horn ...................................................................................................................... 65 10-1 Using the PA (Public Address) Hailer ..................................................................................... 66 Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................67 LOWRANCE Link-8 .....................................................................................................................................................67 Link-8 NMEA2000 PGNS ........................................................................................................................................69 Appendix B - Troubleshooting ........................................................................70 Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts .....................................71 C-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 71 Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................72 C-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 73 Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................74 C-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 75 Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................76 C-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels ............................................................................................. 77 C-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts .................................................................................... 78 Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ................................................80 D-1 EU International Channel Chart ................................................................................................ 80 Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ...............................................................................81 D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specific table - ATIS ON .......................................................... 82 D-3 Special Channels ............................................................................................................................ 85 Appendix E - MMSI and License Information ..................................................86 Countries of Intended use in the EU: .................................................................. 86 6 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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) Separate CH70 DSC receiver built in DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Class D standards 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 LL position polling and Track Your Buddy feature Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favorite people 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 MMSI storage for 20 favorite groups GROUP CALL and ALL SHIPS CALL facility 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 30 W Hailer with listen back capability 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 Foghorn (manual and automatic) Speaker microphone with large PTT key and 6 keys for easy channel and mode selection 7 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this section. Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other sections. 1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus 1. 2. Press MENU (or CALL) key. 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. Press ENT to confirm changes. Otherwise, press EXIT to keep the original entry. Press EXIT to backup one screen (this key is equivalent to an ESC function on a PC) 3. Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section. 4. 5. 1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, you can rotate the rotary knob, or use +/- keys on the 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) 8 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions your current course (128) and speed (5.0Kt) your latitude (5533.122N) and longitude (01242.408E) 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 TX BUSY SCAN Meaning Transmitting. Receiver busy with an incoming signal. Scanning for the broadcasting channel. Press PTT to stop scanning. When the broadcasting channel is found, scanning stops at that channel. Dual watch mode. Tri watch mode. DSC function is enabled. ATIS is enabled for use in European inland waterways. Otherwise, blank. AIS function is enabled. Incoming DSC call, or blinks to notify you of any unread call log messages. Channel name tag. Your latitude. Your longitude. Time (UTC). Local time has suffix LOC (for example; 12:30pm LOC) Channel selected. Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling. Channel is temporarily deleted skipped from the SCAN operation. Channel suffix, if applicable - A or B - otherwise blank. Shows which of the 3 favorite channels, if any, are selected. CH1, CH2, CH3 - otherwise blank. Transmission power. High (Hi) 25 W or Low (Lo) 1 W. Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations. INT=International; USA=USA; CAN=CANADA Weather channel. Weather alert. US only. Specific Area Message Encoding. US only. 9 DW TRI DSC ATIS AIS DISTRESS 55 33.122N 012 42.408E 14:43 UTC 16 LOCAL SKIP A CH1 Hi INT Wx SAME Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions D PRI ACK FISH 275 800nm 0.00 NO GPS X Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation. Priority channel is selected. Your DSC call has been received. Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V). Waypoint name and bearing. Distance to waypoint. XTE (Cross track error). GPS data is not available. AUTO SWITCH is disabled. 1-3 Beep tones & call alerts 2 short beeps 1 long beep Two-tone ring
(repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) Friendly 5-tone ring sequence
(press any key to cancel) Ear-catching multi-tone sequence Friendly 5-tone ring sequence
(press any key to cancel) Two-tone ring
(repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) Two-tone ring
(repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) Two-tone ring
(repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) Error Acknowledge Alarm LL position call alert WX alert/SAME alert ROUTINE call alert URGENCY call alert SAFETY call alert DISTRESS call alert 10 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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. 6 Key handset mic Link-8 base station radio Key:
VOL /
SQL 16 / 9 DISTRESS Function:
will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if connected. Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached. VOL /
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. 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. 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. 11 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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. 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. 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. DSC CALL menu. Quick press to enter the DSC CALL menu and make DSC calls. See Section 5. Rotary knob
EXIT CALL/MENU 12 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions WX/NAV 3CH 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 4 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. 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. 13 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions SCAN Scan (ALL SCAN & 3CH SCAN). There are two SCAN modes you can use to find the broadcast channel:
channel every 2 seconds. 3CH SCAN mode scans the favorite channels and CH16. ALL SCAN mode scans ALL channels in sequence, and checks the priority 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 Identification System) Quick press to enter the AIS menu. See section 6 for AIS setup or Section 9 for AIS functionality. 14 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions GO / MOB 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 (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 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE HOLD 2 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE HOLD 1 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE MOB B 010 D 0.01 X 0.00 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. 15 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE HOLD 2 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE HOLD 1 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE 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. 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. 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:
Able key (WX/NAV key). Press to ACK (acknowledge) a DSC call Accept key (AIS/IC key). Press to ACCEPT a channel request. The radio will immediately change to the requested channel New channel request key (AIS/IC key). Press to request a new channel PAUSE key (WX/NAV key). Press to pause a call when in repeat mode Resend key (AIS/IC key). Press to resend the DSC call Silence key (AIS/IC key). Provided as an option to silence an audible alarm H/L Soft Keys:
ACK ACCEPT NEW-CH PAUSE RESEND SILENC 16 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 3 - Radio MENU SELECT Options Hold 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. WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST GPS/DATA RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP AIS SETUP GPS SIM RESET TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY COG/SOG GPS ALERT TONE ALERT SAME ALERT SAME CODE MANUAL SETTING UIC (US and AUS only) CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP UNITS INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE (US only) WX ALERT (US only) COM PORT GPS SOURCE FAV CH SETU (EU and AUS only) USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI (EU only) ATIS SELECT (EU only) INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC LL REPLY AUTO SWITC TEST REPLY TIMEOUT AIS FUNC AIS DISPLAY BAUD RATE GPS REDIR CPA ALARM CPA TCPA Section 3-1 Section 3-2 Section 3-3 Section 3-4 Section 3-6 Section 3-6-1 Section 3-6-2 Section 3-6-3 Section 3-6-4 Section 3-6-5 Section 3-6-6 Section 3-6-6 Section 4-1 Section 4-2 Section 4-3 Section 4-4 Section 4-5 Section 4-6 Section 4-7 Section 4-8-1 Section 4-8-2 Section 4-8-3 Section 4-9 Section 4-10 Section 4-11 Section 5-1 Section 5-2 Section 5-3 Section 5-4 Section 5-5 Section 5-6 Section 5-7 Section 5-8 Section 5-9 Section 5-10 Section 6-1 Section 6-2 Section 6-3 Section 6-4 Section 6-5 Section 6-6 Section 6-7 Section 3-7 Section 3-8 17 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 waypoint MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP WP LIST NEW WP R14W05 R01W02 R14W04 R01W01 R14W03 ENTER WP
. N W ENTER WP R01W03 17 32.233 N 160 45.651 E SAVE YES NO WP LIST NEW WP R01W01 R01W03 R14W05 R01W02 R14W04 Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. 1. 2. 3. NEW WP starts to flash. Press ENT to add a new waypoint. 4. 5. Enter a waypoint name (maximum 6 characters), then the latitude, then the longitude. 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 Waypoint MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP WP LIST NEW WP R14W05 R01W02 R14W04 R01W01 R14W03 R14W05 WP EDIT DELETE GO TX WPT DATA WP EDIT R14END 17 32.233 N 160 45.651 E SAVE R14END YES NO WP LIST NEW WP R01W01 R01W03 R14END R01W02 R14W04 Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. 1. 18 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Note: A valid GPS signal must be received to see parts of this selection. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. 2. 3. NEW WP starts to flash. Scroll down to the incorrect entry. The selected waypoint flashes. Press ENT again. To delete the waypoint, select DELETE then YES. The waypoint is deleted immediately and the waypoint list is refreshed and displayed again. 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. 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. 4. 5. 7. 3-1-3 Go to a New Waypoint MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP WP LIST NEW WP R14W05 R01W02 R14W04 R01W01 R14W03 R01W01 WP EDIT DELETE GO TX WPT DATA Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. 1. 2. 3. NEW WP starts to flash. Scroll down to the waypoint you want to go to. The selected waypoint flashes. Press ENT again. Select GO. Select Yes. The waypoint is set immediately as the destination waypoint. 4. 5. 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 TEMP NEAREST WP R01W04 001 98 R01W01 003 136 1. 2. Select WAYPOINT then NEAREST WP. 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. 19 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 Waypoint MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP TEMP TEMP1 TEMP2 TEMP1 GO TEMP EDIT DELETE 1. 2. 3. 4. Select WAYPOINT then TEMP. Your temporary waypoint list is displayed. There are 3 choices for quick access. Select the temporary waypoint to go to. Press ENT. 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 FULL 3-1-6 Edit or Delete a Temporary Waypoint MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST DELETE YES NO WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP TEMP TEMP1 TEMP2 TEMP2 GO TEMP EDIT DELETE WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP 1. 2. Select WAYPOINT then TEMP. Your temporary waypoint list is displayed. 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. 20 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 3. 4. The waypoint details are displayed. The cursor is at the first character of the name. 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 Chartplotter You can send waypoint data over NMEA 2000 to a compatible chartplotter. MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP WP LIST NEW WP TEMP2 MOB TEMP1 TEMP2 WP EDIT DELETE GO TX WP DATA 1. 2. Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. NEW WP starts to flash. 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. Scroll down and select TX WPT DATA and press ENT to send the data. 3. 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 HI PRESS ENT 1. 2. 3. Select BACKLIGHT. Select a comfortable level using the Channel Select knob or + or on the microphone to change the setting. 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. 21 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 IV ENTER NAME ENTER MMSI ENTER NAME STARFISH ENTER MMSI ENTER NAME STARFISH ENTER MMSI 123456789 STARFISH2 123456789 STORE CANCEL BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW STARFISH SEA ROSE MERMAID IV 1. 2. 3. 4. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press ENT. 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. Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name (this must be numeric) then press ENT. The new buddy name and MMSI are displayed. Press ENT to store the new entry, which is displayed at the top of your buddy list. Note: When the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you can make a new entry and the buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased. 22 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 5. 3-3-2 Edit or Delete an Entry MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW SEA ROSE MERMAID IV BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW SEA ROSE MERMAID IV SEA ROSE EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME SEA ROSE EDIT MMSI 123456789 EDIT NAME SEA ROSE 2 EDIT MMSI 122256798 SEA ROSE 2 122256798 STORE CANCEL 1. 2. 3. 4. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Scroll down to the incorrect entry and press ENT. To delete the buddy, select DELETE then YES. The buddy is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again. 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 6. appears. 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 Sensitivity MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST SENSITIVITY DISTANT LOCAL 1. 2. Select LOCAL/DIST then select DISTANT. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. 23 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 3-4-2 Set Local Sensitivity MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST SENSITIVITY DISTANT LOCAL 1. 2. Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL. 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 HI PRESS ENT 1. 2. Select CONTRAST. Select a comfortable contrast level using the Channel Select knob or + or on the microphone to change the setting. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 3. 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. 24 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 SETU GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING MANUAL LL N W MAN --:--UTC
. 14:38 UTC M17 32.233 S 160 45.651 E 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA then MANUAL. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC. Press ENT when all the information is correct. The vessels 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 SETTING SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY TIME OFFSET
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+03.00 07:43 LOC 07:50AM LOC 17 36.233 N 161 05.651 E 1. Work out the time difference between UTC and your local time (from the following 2. 3. 4. graphic). Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. 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. 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. 25 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions YML X W V U T S NOPQR Z A B C T S S U T S U T S S V L W I n t e r n a t i o n a l D a t e L i n e M L M M*
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K M K K 180 150W 120W 90W 60W 30W 0 30E 60E 90E 120E 150E 180 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 SETTING SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY TIME FORMAT 12 Hr 24 Hr 06:56PM LOC 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select TIME FORMAT. 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. 26 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST GPS/DATA RADIO SETU GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY TIME DISPLY ON OFF 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select TIME DISPLY. 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 SETTING SETTING TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY COG/SOG LL DISPLY ON OFF 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select LL DISPLY. 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 SETTING SETTING TIME DISPL LL DISPLY COG/SOG GPS ALERT COG/SOG ON OFF 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select COG/SOG. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, ON has been selected and so the LCD shows the bearing and speed. 27 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 SETTING SETTING TIME DISPL LL DISPLY COG/SOG GPS ALERT GPS ALERT ON OFF Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select GPS ALERT. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. 1. 2. 3. 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 OFF Select GPS SIM. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. 1. 2. 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 RESET RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE YES NO Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation. Select YES then press ENT to confirm and reset the radio. The menu is displayed again. 1. 2. 28 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 *
CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP UNITS INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE *
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Section 4-1 Section 4-2 Section 4-3 Section 4-4 Section 4-5 Section 4-6 Section 4-7 Section 4-8-1 Section 4-8-2 Section 4-8-3 Section 4-9 Section 4-10 Section 4-11 TONE ALERT SAME ALERT SAME CODE
* Model dependant See 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 CANADA Select RADIO SETUP then UIC. Select the desired channel bank then press ENT. 1. 2. 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. 29 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 63 CH NAME PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP EDIT DELETE EDIT CH NAME PHONE-PORTOP RADIO SETUP UIC CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP SAVE CH NAME CALL PORTOP YES NO 1. 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. To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT. To edit the channel name, select EDIT to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters. Press ENT (repeatedly is necessary) to display the YES/NO confirmation. Press ENT to confirm the new channel name tag (or the deletion). Press EXIT to return to the CH NAME screen. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 LOW Select RADIO SETUP then RING VOLUME. Select HIGH (loud) or LOW (soft) then press ENT. 1. 2. 4-4 Key Beep Volume (KEY BEEP) You can change the key beep volume or turn the key beeps off completely. KEY BEEP HIGH LOW OFF RADIO SETUP CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP UNITS 30 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Select RADIO SETUP then KEY BEEP. Select the desired setting then press ENT. 1. 2. 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 STATUTE 1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP then UNITS. 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 radios 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 OFF Select RADIO SETUP then INT SPEAKER. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 1. 2. 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 + 9CH 1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP then WATCH MODE. Select the desired setting then press ENT. 31 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 4-8 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 ALERT If 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 CODE TONE ALERT ON OFF 1. 2. 3. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. Select TONE ALERT. Select ON to hear any weather alerts on 1050 Hz - the TONE ALERT symbol displayed on the LCD or, to ignore these weather alerts, select OFF. will be 4-8-2 SAME ALERT Note: 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. 32 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE WATCH MODE WX ALERT COM PORT TONE ALERT SAME ALERT SAME CODE SAME ALERT ON OFF 1. 2. 3. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. Select SAME ALERT. 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 ALERT If 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 Messages In 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). 33 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions SAME CODE NEW CODE INPUT SAME CODE RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE WATCH MODE WX ALERT COM PORT WX ALERT TONE ALERT SAME ALERT SAME CODE SAME CODE 012011 STORE CANCEL SAME CODE NEW CODE 0122003 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. Select SAME CODE. If you have already entered any SAME codes, they are listed on the LCD. 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. Press ENT to store the SAME code. Repeat if necessary to enter a maximum of 10 SAME codes. 4-8-6 Select a Working SAME code You 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:
WX ALERT TONE ALERT SAME ALERT SAME CODE SAME CODE NEW CODE 012203 017093 012203 EDIT DELETE CODE SELECT CODE RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE WATCH MODE WX ALERT COM PORT SELECT CODE 012203 YES NO Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. Select SAME CODE. If you have already entered any SAME codes, they are listed on the LCD. Select the SAME# for your geographic area (0122003 in the above example) and press ENT. Choose SELECT CODE. Then select YES. 1. 2. 3. 4. 34 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 4-9 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 NMEA CHECK SUM ON OFF 1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP then COM PORT. 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 SETU GPS SOURCE NMEA0183 LGC3000 LCX113CHD 1. Select RADIO SETUP then GPS SOURCE. (If there is only one NMEA protocol available on your vessel, only that will be shown.) Select the desired NMEA source then press ENT. 2. 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. 35 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 5 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) WARNING A 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 GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI (EU only) ATIS SELECT (EU only) INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC LL REPLY AUTO SWITC TEST REPLY TIMEOUT Section 5-1 Section 5-2 Section 5-3 Section 5-4 Section 5-5 Section 5-6 Section 5-7 Section 5-8 Section 5-9 Section 5-10 See 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. INPUT USER MMSI USER MMSI 876543210 STORE CANCEL USER MMSI INPUT AGAIN DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC 36 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions USER MMSI 876543210 STORE CANCEL DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC VIEW MMSI 876543210 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI. If you have already entered your MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. If this is the first 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. Press ENT to store your user MMSI. Enter your user MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the user MMSI and return to the menu. You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting USER MMSI in the main menu. 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 SETUP MANUAL NEW GROUP NAME GROUP MMSI 0 FISHING 1 012345678 STORE CANCEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP. Select MANUAL NEW. If this is the first time that you are entering a group name, a dashed line appears 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. Enter the group MMSI. (Note that the first number is always a 0.) Press ENT. 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. 37 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 1 012345678 EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME FISHING 1 ENTER MMSI 012345678 FISHING 1 012345678 STORE CANCEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Select the group you want to edit. Press ENT. To delete the group, select DELETE then YES. The group is deleted immediately and the group list is displayed again. To edit the group, select EDIT. Edit the group name OR to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 6. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) until a new LCD appears. 7. 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. Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI. If you have already entered your ATIS MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. 1. 38 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions INPUT ATIS MMSI 9 ATIS MMSI 9987654321 STORE CANCEL ATIS MMSI INPUT AGAIN 9 DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC ATIS MMSI 9987654321 STORE CANCEL 2. 3. 4. 5. If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line. 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. Press ENT to store the ATIS MMS. Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the ATIS MMSI and return to the menu. 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 OFF 1. 2. Select DSC SETUP then ATIS SELECT. Select OFF to disable ATIS functionality or select ON to enable the ATIS functionality -
DSC must be turned off first. Press ENT to confirm. 3. 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. 39 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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. 2. 3. Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY. Select AUTO for an automatic response, or MANUAL for a manual response. Press ENT to confirm your choice and return to the menu. DSC SETUP GROUP SETU ATIS MMSI ATIS SELECT INDIV REPL INDIV REPLY MANUAL AUTO 5-6 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 OFF 1. 2. Select DSC SETUP then DSC FUNC. Select OFF to disable DSC functionality or select ON to enable the DSC functionality - ATIS
(if applicable) must be turned off first. Press ENT to confirm. Note: Disabling DSC functionality is not recommended. 3. 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. 40 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 AUTO reply manually to any incoming LL polling requests from your buddies. 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 OFF Select DSC SETUP then LL REPLY. Select your response and press ENT to confirm and return to the menu. 1. 2. 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 OFF 1. 2. 3. Select DSC SETUP, then AUTO SWITCH. Select ON (on) to enable automatic channel switching. Select OFF (off) to disable automatic channel switching. 41 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 TIMEOUT TEST REPLY AUTO MANUAL 5-10 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. 2. Select TIMEOUT, then select NON AUTO Select desired timeout period: NO TIMEOUT, 10 MINS or 15 MINS DSC SETUP LL REPLY AUTO SWITC TEST REPLY TIMEOUT TIMEOUT AUTOMATED NON AUTO NON AUTO NO TIMEOUT 10 MINS 15 MINS In this example, 10 MINS has been selected, meaning the radio will exit any non-automated procedure after a period of 10 minutes of non-activity. 42 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 AIS DISPLAY BAUD RATE GPS REDIR CPA ALARM CPA TCPA Section 6-1 Section 6-2 Section 6-3 Section 6-4 Section 6-5 Section 6-6 Section 6-7 See 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 REDIR AIS FUNC ON OFF 6-2 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 ALARM AIS DISPLAY SHIP MMSI SHIP NAME 6-3 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 CPA AIS SETUP 38400 4800 AIS INFO MAY BE LOST!
NO YES 43 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 TCPA GPS REDIR NO YES 6-5 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 TCPA CPA ALARM ON OFF 6-6 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 TCPA CPA 01NM 6-7 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. TCPA 05:00Min AIS SETUP GPS REDIR CPA ALARM CPA TCPA 44 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 7 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls WARNING A 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 Calls You 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 LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS CALL LOG DISTR LOG SENT CALL LL REQUEST TRACK BUDDY DSC TEST MMSI/GPS Make a DSC Call Repeat the last DSC Call Make a Group DSC Call Make an All Ships DSC Call View DSC Call Log View DSC Distress Log View DSC Sent Call Log Request a position report Automatically track Buddys Make a DSC Test Call View MMSI and GPS information Section 7-3 Section 7-5 Section 7-6 Section 7-7 Section 7-8 Section 7-9 Section 7-10 Section 7-11 Section 7-12 Section 7-13 Section 7-14 45 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 7-3 Send an Individual Call (INDIVIDUAL) Call to a Buddy DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY INDIVIDUAL MANUAL NEW MERMAID IV SEAROSE CHOOSE CH INTER-SHIP MANUAL MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SET INTER MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAIT.. 00:00 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ACK FROM MERMAID IV 00:00 Call to others DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY INDIVIDUAL MANUAL NEW MERMAID IV SEAROSE MANUAL MMSI 0 CHOOSE CH INTER-SHIP MANUAL 678912345 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
678912345 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING... 678912345 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAIT.. 00:00 Select DSC CALL then INDIVIDUAL. Select the priority level: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY. 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. 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. 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. 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. If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) a message asks if you want to retry
(SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 46 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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. ROUTINE FROM 123456789 NO AUTO SW CH12 REQUEST 00:02 123456789 NO AUTO SW CH12 REQUEST 12:45 UTC 00:03 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 NO AUTO SW 00:01 1. 2. 3. 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. 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 SEAROSE INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:22AM LOC CHOOSE CH INTER-SHIP MANUAL SEAROSE INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select DSC CALL then LAST CALL. The contact details of the most recent incoming call are displayed. Press ENT. 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. 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. 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. 47 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 2 CHOOSE CH INTER-SHIP MANUAL DIVE 1 GROUP CALL SEND?
1. 2. 3. 4. Select DSC CALL then GROUP. The radio displays the names of your pre-programed groups. Select the group that you want to call (the GROUP MMSI must be set before making the call). 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. 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 MANUAL ALL SHIPS SAFETY SEND?
Select DSC CALL then ALL SHIPS. Select one of the following call priorities:
SAFETY URGENCY For use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a To send safety information to all other vessels in range. distress situation. 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. 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 48 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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. When the call log is full, the oldest entry is overwritten. 11 12345678 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 09:45 UTC 11 12345678 CALL BACK DELETE SAVE MMSI CHOOSE CH INTER-SHIP MANUAL DSC CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS CALL LOG DISTR LOG 12345678 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select DSC CALL then CALL LOG. 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. Press ENT again to confirm the call back. 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. 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. 49 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 7-9 Send Using the Distress Log (DIST LOG) DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL LOG DISTR LOG SENT CALL 02 SEASPRAY DISTRESS FLOODING ENT-- OPTION 02 SEASPRAY CALL BACK DELETE INFO CHOOSE CH INTER-SHIP MANUAL 02 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. 2. Select DSC CALL then DIST LOG. 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. Select one of the following options:
CALL BACK To CALL the station. DELETE Select CALL BACK and press ENT. 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. 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. To delete the details from the distress log. To view additional information about the station. INFO 3. 4. 5. 6. 50 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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. 01 BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:45 UTC BOBBY D DELETE DSC CALL CALL LOG DISTR LOG SENT CALL LL REQUEST 1. 2. Select DSC CALL then SENT CALL. Scroll down to the desired sent call details. The radio displays the details for the most recent sent call as the first entry (01) in the call log. In the example, the contact details for the most recent call are displayed. Press ENT to advance to next screen. You now have the following options:
DELETE To delete the entry from the sent call log. 3. 7-11 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) DSC CALL DIST LOG SENT CALL LL REQUEST TRACK BUDD STARFISH LL REQUEST WAIT.. 00:00 LL REQUEST STARFISH SEAROSE MERMAID IV STARFISH LL REQUEST SEND?
STARFISH LL REQUEST CALLING... POSITION REPLY FROM STARFISH 9999.999'X 00:00 1. 2. 3. 4. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select LL REQUEST. Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request then press ENT to send the request. 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. 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. 51 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 7-12 Track your Buddy (TRACK BUDDY) You can select a buddy or buddys 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 buddys 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 INTERVAL START TRACK SEAROSE OFF MERMAID ON SEASPRA ON MERMAID IV LL REQUEST SEASPRAY LL REQUEST CALLING... CALLING... START TRACK YES NO 1. 2. 3. 4. Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY. Select START TRACK. The status of each buddy on your tracklist (ON or OFF) is displayed. Check that the status of the buddy (or buddies) that you want to track is ON, then press ENT. 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 buddys 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 INTERVAL SET BUDDY SEAROSE OFF MERMAID OFF SET BUDDY MERMAID IV ON OFF Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY. Select SET BUDDY to show the status of each buddy on your tracklist (ON or OFF). Select the buddy whose status you want to change, then select the new status and press ENT to confirm. 1. 2. 3. 52 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 INTERVAL TRACKLIST ADD NEW SEAROSE ADD NEW MERMAID IV SEASPRAY 1. 2. 3. 4. Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY. 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. Select ADD NEW to show your buddy list. Buddys must be already setup in your Buddy list - see section 3-3. 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 INTERVAL TRACKLIST 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 7-13 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) You can test your radios 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 call 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select DSC CALL then DSC TEST. 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. Press ENT to accept the selection. 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. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged a notification is displayed. 53 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions DSC CALL LL REQUEST TRACK BUDDY DSC TEST MMSI/GPS DSC TEST MANUAL NEW SAM TOM TOM DSC TEST SEND?
TOM DSC TEST WAIT.. 00:17 6. 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 2. silence the alert. If the radio recognizes the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddys name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 7-13-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call The radio sounds a friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC TEST call. Note: If TEST REPLY is set to AUTO, no sound will be emitted. 1. 2. 3. If the radio recognizes the MMSI as one of your buddies, your buddys name is displayed in place of the MMSI. Press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. 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). TEST CALL FROM TOM AUTO ACK 00:01 CALL FROM TOM AUTO ACK IN 10S 00:02 4. Alternatively, if TEST REPLY is set to MANUAL, a manual response is required, press ACK
(AIS/IC key) to acknowledge the DSC Test Call. TEST CALL FROM TOM AUTO ACK 00:01 CALL FROM TOM AUTO ACK IS OFF 00:02 5. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel. 54 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 7-14 View User MMSI and GPS information The radios MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position. DSC CALL LL REQUEST TRACK BUDDY DSC TEST MMSI/GPS ID:123456789 9999.999X 99999.000Y 7-15 Receiving DSC Calls Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels:
DISTRESS ALL SHIPS INDIVIDUAL GROUP See Section 8. Urgency or Safety priority (see Section 7-16) Urgency, Safety, or Routine priority (see Section 7-17) 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 SHIPS SAFETY FROM 123456789 AUTO SWITCH 00:01 ALL SHIPS SAFETY FROM 123456789 AUTO SW OFF 00:01 ALL SHIPS SAFETY FROM 123456789 CHANGE TO 00:11 2. 1. When you receive notification of an ALL SHIPS call, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. The priority level and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy name is shown in place of the user MMSI. 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. 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. 3. 55 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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) INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 AUTO SWITCH 00:01 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 AUTO SW OFF 00:01 1. When you receive notification of an INDIV call, press SILENC soft key (AIS/IC key) to 2. 3. 4. 5. silence the alert. INDIV calls are almost always routine priority. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddys name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 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. 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) 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. 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: SAM CALL FROM 123456789 AUTO SWITCH 00:01 GP: SAM CALL FROM 123456789 AUTO SW OFF 00:01 GP: SAM CALL FROM 012345678 CHANGE TO 00:11 1. 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). Press ACCEPT soft key (AIS/IC key) to switch to the designated channel immediately, or 2. 56 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 3. 4. press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process. 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. 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) GEOGRAPHICAL CALL FROM 254622211 CH12 REQUEST 00:01 GEOGRAPHICAL CALL FROM 254622211 CHANGE TO 00:08 A 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 buddys name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 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. 2. 3. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel. 7-20 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) POSITION REPLY FROM 123456789 8250.1234 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. 57 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 8 - DISTRESS Calls WARNING A 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 COLLISION DISTRES CALL UNDEFINED HOLD DISTRES 3 SECONDS.. DISTRES CALL UNDEFINED 11:23 UTC 2212.023N TX IN 00:01 1. 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. 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 FIRE FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING LISTING SINKING ADRIFT ABANDONING PIRACY OVER BOARD 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. 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.
(Undefined)
(Fire)
(Flooding)
(Collision)
(Grounding)
(Listing)
(Sinking)
(Adrift)
(Abandoning)
(Piracy)
(Overboard) 2. 3. 4. 58 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. You now have the following options: RESEND, PAUSE, CANCEL:
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. 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. 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. 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!) DISTRESS UNDEFINED 123456789 8250.123'N 00:01 An 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. 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. 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). Press PTT to establish voice contact or press EXIT key to quit the DISTRESS RECEIVE call. 2. 3. 4. 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. 59 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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. 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. 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. Press PTT to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance 2. 3. 4. 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). Press EXIT key to quit the current DSC receive process. 5. Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is sent on the NMEA0183 port for indication on a connected chart-plotter / MFD. DISTRESS ACK FROM 567890123 FIRE 00:01 87654321 ALL DISTR RELAY 123456789 00:01 8-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) When an incoming Individual Distress Relay call is received, the alarm sounds and INDIV DISTR RELAY is displayed. 1. 2. Press SILENC soft-key (AIS/IC key) to silence the alarm. 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. ALL MODELS: Press ACCEPT soft-key (AIS/IC key) to immediately accept the channel change before the 10s timer expires 3. 4. 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. Press EXIT key to quit current receive DSC process.. 5. 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. 60 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 9 - AIS Functionality WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these AIS functions can be used. See section 5-1. 9-1 About AIS The 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 information Defined 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. 61 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Dynamic information is broadcast depending on speed and course alteration based on the following tables:
Ships Dynamic Conditions Normal reporting interval At anchor or moored 0-14 knots 0-14 knots and changing course 14-23 knots 3 Minutes 10 Seconds 3 1/3 Seconds 6 Seconds 14-23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds Ship faster than 23 knots Ship faster than 23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds 2 Seconds Platforms condition Normal reporting interval Class B Shipborne mobile equipment not moving faster than 2 Knots Class B Shipbome mobile equipment moving 2-14 Knots Class B Shipbome mobile equipment moving 14-23 Knots 3 Minutes 30 Seconds 15 Seconds Class B Shipbome mobile equipment moving faster than 23 Knots 5 Seconds Search and Rescue aircraft (airborne mobile equipment) Aids to Navigation AIS base station 10 Seconds 3 Minutes 10 Seconds Source of information for above tables 1-1, 1-2: (ITU recommendations technical document:
ITU-R M.1371-1) 9-3 Using the AIS receiver Providing 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. 62 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 9-4 AIS Information and display CAUTION Not 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. 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. 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. Press the AIS/IC key again to change the display to T/CPA Approach screen. 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.DISCOVERER MMSI:503492000 IMO: 9292747 CALL SIGN:VMQ8808 DIST: 1.62nM BEAR: 285 HEADING: 195.0 TCPA: -----
CPA: 1.62nM ROT: 0.0 /min WIDTH: 0.0m SOG: 9.9KTS LENGTH: 60.0m COG: 219.0 RECEIVED: 1M19S LAT: 3645.785S DRAUGHT:----- LON:17449.157E TYPE: PASSENGER SHIP - ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE STATUS:UNDERWAY USING ENGINE 63 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 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 screen 1. When in AIS mode, press the AIS/IC key again to toggle between the standard AIS 2. 3. 4. screen and the T/CPA Approach screen. 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. The zoom range is automatically selected to the best range according to the selected target on the left. You cant change the zoom range in this mode. 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 1.0nM 9-4-2 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. 64 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Section 10 - General Functionality 10-2 Using the Fog Horn An 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 UNDERWAY STOP SAIL ANCHOR TOW AGROUND SIREN
(Horn)
(Underway)
(Stop)
(Sail)
(Anchor)
(Tow)
(Aground)
(Siren) Manual operation One long tone Two long tone One long, two short One long warble One long, three short Warble sequence Manual operation 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. 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. To change the volume, turn the Channel Select knob, or press + or when the fog horn is sounding. 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. 65 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions HAILER PA FOG HORN FOG HORN HORN UNDERWAY STOP SAIL FOG HORN UNDERWAY STOP SAIL ANCHOR SAIL OUTPUT VOL LO HI Note: you cannot change the volume of the HORN or SIREN. 10-1 Using the PA (Public Address) Hailer An 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. 2. Press and hold the AIS/IC button for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select PA and press ENT. 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 HORN PA OUTPUT VOL LO HI PA LISTEN 4. Press EXIT to return to operational mode. 66 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Appendix A - Technical Specifications LOWRANCE Link-8
: Stand-By
: Hailer Power
: Hi Power
: Lo Power GENERAL Standard Operation Temperature Normal Working Voltage Low battery detect Voltage Rx Current Drain at : Max Audio Power Tx Current Drain at Dimensions Weight VHF Frequency Range: Transmit VHF Frequency Range: Receive Oscillate Mode Modulation Usable channels Channel Spacing Frequency Stability Audio power of speaker in mike Audio power of speaker in base Digital Selectivity Calling (DSC) CH70) Standards DSC Standards AIS Standards - Other LCD display Contrast control Dimming control Antenna connector NMEA2000 connector Waterproof Compass safe distance:
RECEIVER:
Intermediate Frequency : 1st
: 2nd Unit C V V A A A A A mm kg MHz MHz KHz PPM dBA dBA Unit MHz KHz LIMIT
-20C to +55C (-4F to 131F) 12 V DC battery system (negative ground) 10.5V 1.5 0.25 3.5 6 (@13.6V DC) 1.5 (@13.6V DC) 180.5 x 96.3 x 171 1.63 156.025 To 157.425 (default) 156.025 To 163.275 (default) PLL FM (16KOG3E) DSC (16K0G2B) International, USA, Canada, Weather
(country specific) 25 5 80dBA @ 1m 94dBA @ 1m (=57mm) Class-D (EN301025) with dual receiver (individual ITU-R M.493-13 (US models), EN 300-338-3 (EU models) ITU-R M.1371-4 EN 60950-1:2006 /A1:2010 128 x 256 pixel LCD FSTN 1.3 x 2.6 Yes Yes SO-239 (50 ohm) Micro-C (5 pin) JIS-7 0.5 m (1.5) LIMIT 21.4 450 67 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions: 12dB SINAD
: Hi
: Lo Sensitivity Squelch Sensitivity : at tight Spurious Response Rejection Ratio Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation Response S/N at 3KHz Dev. Audio Output Power At THD 10%
Audio Distortion Audio Response TRANSMITTER:
Frequency error RF Power Maximum Deviation S/N at 3KHz Dev. Modulation Distortion 3KHz Audio Response at 1KHz Dev. Spurious/Harmonic Emissions : Hi/LO Modulation Sensitivity Transmitter Protection COMMUNICATIONS:
Comm. port - NMEA 0183 Comm. port - NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183 input (receive):
NMEA 0183 output (transmit):
HAILER:
Audio Power Out AIS:
AIS function Receiver Frequency Supported AIS Information:
Vessel Name Call sign IMO number Vessel position Status/Destination/ETA dBuV dBuV dB dB dB dB W
dB Unit PPM W W KHz dB
dB uW mV Unit Unit W Unit MHz
-6 6 70 70 68 40 5W (external speaker output) 5
+1 to -3dB of 6dB/octave from 300Hz to 3kHZ LIMIT 5 23 2 0.8 0.2 5 40 5
+1 to -3dB of 6dB/octave from 300Hz to 3kHZ
<0.25 20 Open/short circuit of antenna LIMIT NMEA 0183, 4800 baud NMEA 2000 RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS DSC (for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position). AIVDM (AIS) LIMIT 30W @ 4 Ohms LIMIT Yes, dual receivers only 161.975, 162.025 CH87 - 161.975; CH88 - 162.025 (default channel) Type of vessel MMSI number Draft/Size of vessel SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading Specifications are subject to change without notice. 68 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Link-8 NMEA2000 PGNS 127250 Vessel Heading 127258 Magnetic Variation 129025 Position, Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129033 Time & Date 129038 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) Report 129283 Cross Track Error 129284 Navigation Data 129285 Navigation Route/WP Information 129792 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/Power 129800 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 Assignment 129808 DSC Call Information 129809 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part A 129810 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part B 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130842 AIS and VHF Messages (Simrad Proprietary for AIS Class B CS) 69 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Appendix B - Troubleshooting 1. The transceiver will not power up. Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections. A fuse may have blown or there is no voltage getting to the transceiver. a) b) After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse. c) 2. Check the battery voltage. This must be greater than 10.5V. 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. The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the engine is running. 3. 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) b) Check the soldering of the external speaker cable. 5. Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected. Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (Hi) power is selected. Test the transceiver with a different antenna. The antenna may be faulty. a) b) Have the antenna checked out. 6. Battery symbol is displayed. The power supply is too low. a) b) Check the alternator on the vessel. Check the battery voltage. This should be at least 10.5 V 0.5 V DC. 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) d) Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be Check the polarity of the GPS cable. 4800. Parity should be set to NONE. 70 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts The 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 Chart TRAFFIC TYPE CH RX (MHz) MODE NAME TAG TX (MHz) REMARK SHIP TO SHIP 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.625 160.675 D D D D D S D S S S S S S S S S S D D D D D D D D D D D D D Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Port Operations Port Operations Inter-ship Safety Port Operations Commercial (inter-ship only) Inter-ship Commercial Port Operations Port Operations Inter-ship Navigation Safety
(bridge-to bridge) Port Operations Port Operations International Distress, Safety, and Calling State Controlled Port Operations Ship to Shore Port Operations Port Operations Port Operations Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Port Operations No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS/VTS SAFETY PORT OPS COMMERCIAL CALLING COMMERCIAL VTS PORT OPS/VTS BRIDGE COM PORT OPS/VTS PORT OPS DISTRESS SAR PORT OPS SHIP-SHORE PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE PORT OPS 1 1W only 1 1W only 71 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025 D D D D D S S S
S S S S S D D D D D D D D D D D Port Operations Port Operations Public Correspondence Port Operations Port Operations Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Inter-ship Port Operations Digital Selective Calling - DSC Port Operations Inter-ship Port Operations Port Operations Ship to Shore Ship to Shore Port Operations Port Operations Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No Special Notes on International Channel Usage 1 . LOW POWER (1W) only. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE PORT OPS PORT OPS BRIDGE COM SHIP-SHIP PORT OPS DSC PORT OPS SHIP-SHIP PORT OPS PORT OPS SHIP-SHORE SHIP-SHORE PORT OPS PORT OPS TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 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. 72 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions C-2 USA Channel Chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE 01A 03A 05A 06 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 20A 21A 22A 23A 24 25 26 27 28 61A 63A 64A 65A 66A 67 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700
156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.075 156.175 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 156.075 156.175 156.225 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.375 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S D S S S S D D D D D S S S S S S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas US Government, Coast Guard Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Inter-ship Safety Commercial Commercial (inter-ship only) Recreational Calling Channel Commercial Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge), 1W with Power-up Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Environmental SHIP TO SHIP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Yes International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes State Controlled Yes Commercial Yes Commercial No Port Operations, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Port Operations Yes U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Coast Guard Liaison U.S. Government, Coast Guard Yes Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Port Operations Port Operations Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with Power-up Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No NAME TAG REMARK 4 PORT OPS/VTS UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS/VTS SAFETY COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL CALLING COMMERCIAL VTS PORT OPS/VTS BRIDGE COM 3 1W PORT OPS/VTS ENVIRONMEN-
TAL DISTRESS SAR COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PORT OPS PORT OPS UNAUTHORIZED COAST GUARD UNAUTHORIZED TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS/VTS UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS PORT OPS 2 RX only 1 1W only 4 4 4 4 BRIDGE COM 3 1W 73 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes S S S 81A 157.075 157.075 S S S S S S S S 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78A 79A 80A 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 Boat Operations, Recreational Boat Operations, Recreational Digital Selective Calling - DSC Boat Operations, Recreational Boat Operations, Recreational Port Operations Port Operations Port Operations Boat Operations, Recreational Commercial Commercial U.S. Government, Environmental Protec-
tion Agency Operations Yes U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard 82A U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes 83A 84 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 84A 85 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 85A 86 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 86A 87 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 87A 88 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No 88A Commercial, Inter-ship Only Yes Special Notes on USA Channel Usage 1 . 2 . 3 . 157.125 157.175 161.825 157.225 161.875 157.275 161.925 157.325 161.975 157.375 162.025 157.425 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.225 157.275 157.275 157.325 157.325 157.375 157.375 157.425 157.425 S S D S D S D S D S D S Yes No Yes
Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No SHIP - SHIP PLEASURE DSC PLEASURE SHIP - SHIP PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL 6 1 1W only UNAUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED TELEPHONE 4 4 4 TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE COMMERCIAL LOW POWER (1 W) only. Receive Only. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications. Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in U.S. waters unless special authorization is obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public. The letter A illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no A reference for Interna-
tional channels. The letter B is only used for some Canadian Receive only channels. 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. 4 . 5 . 6 . 74 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions C-3 CANADA Channel Chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE 01 02 03 04A 05A 06 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 21 21A 21B 22A 23 24 25 25B 26 27 28 28B 60 61A 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 160.650 160.700 160.750 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.050
157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250
157.300 157.350 157.400
156.025 156.075 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 161.650 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 162.000 160.625 156.075 D D D S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S D D S S S D D D S D D D S D S Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Canadian Coast Guard, SAR Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Inter-ship Safety Commercial Commercial (inter-ship only) Recreational Calling Channel Commercial Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to bridge) 1W with power-up Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Commercial International Distress, Safety, and Calling State Controlled Commercial Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard Port Operations U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Port Operations Canadian Coast Guard Liaison Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard SHIP TO SHIP No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Yes No No No
No No No
No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes NAME TAG REMARK TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE CANADIAN CG PORT OPS/VTS SAFETY COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL CALLING COMMERCIAL VTS PORT OPS/VTS BRIDGE COM 3 1W PORT OPS/VTS COMMERCIAL DISTRESS SAR COMMERCIAL CANADIAN CG CANADIAN CG PORT OPS UNAUTHORIZED PORT OPS CANADIAN CG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE UNAUTHORIZED 1 1W only 1 1W only 1 1W only RX only RX only RX only 4 75 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 62A 64 64A 65A 66A 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83 83A 83B 84 85 86 87 88 156.125 156.225 156.125 160.825 156.225 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.175
157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 161.775 157.175 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025 S D S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S D S S D D D D D Yes Yes No Canadian Coast Guard Public Correspondence, Duplex U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Port Operations Port Operations Commercial, SAR Boat Operations, Recreational Commercial Fishing Only Digital Selective Calling - DSC Boat Operations, Recreational Inter-ship Commercial Fishing Only Commercial Fishing Only Port Operations Boat Operations, Recreational Commercial Commercial U.S. Government Operations U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard, RX Only Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CANADIAN CG TELEPHONE UNAUTHORIZED 4 1 1W only 6 1 1W only 4 4 4 PORT OPS PORT OPS COMMERCIAL SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL DSC PLEASURE SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PORT OPS SHIP - SHIP COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL UNAUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED CANADIAN CG UNAUTHORIZED CANADIAN CG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage LOW POWER (1 W) only. Receive Only. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications. Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public. 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 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 76 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Receive only channels. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, 6 . 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 Channels CH WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 WX06 WX07 WX08 WX09 WX10 RX (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 TRAFFIC TYPE NOAA Weather Channel NOAA Weather Channel NOAA Weather Channel NOAA Weather Channel NOAA Weather Channel NOAA Weather Channel NOAA Weather Channel CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADIAN Weather Channel NOAA Weather Channel NAME NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX NOAA WX CANADA WX CANADA WX NOAA WX REMARK RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only 77 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions C-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts National Codes Event Codes Message Nature of Activation Emergency Action Notification (National only) National Information Center National Periodic Test Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test EAN EAT NIC NPT RMT RWT WARNING ADVISORY ADVISORY TEST TEST TEST State and Local Codes Nature of Activation Event Codes Message Avalanche Warning Avalanche Watch Blizzard Warning Child Abduction Emergency Civil Danger Warning Civil Emergency Message Coastal Flood Warning Coastal Flood Watch Dust Storm Warning Earthquake Warning Evacuation Immediate Fire Warning Flash Flood Warning Flash Flood Watch Flash Flood Statement Flood Warning Flood Watch Flood Statement Hazardous Materials Warning High Wind Warning High Wind Watch 78 AVW AVA BZW CAE CDW CEM CFW CFA DSW EQW EVI FRW FFW FFA FFS FLW FLA FLS HMW HWW HWA WARNING WATCH WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WATCH WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WATCH ADVISORY WARNING WATCH ADVISORY WARNING WARNING WATCH Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions State and Local Codes Nature of Activation Event Codes Message Hurricane Warning Hurricane Watch Hurricane Statement Law Enforcement Warning Local Area Emergency 911 Telephone Outage Emergency Nuclear Power Plant Warning Radiological Hazard Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Weather Statement Shelter in Place Warning Special Marine Warning Special Weather Statement Tornado Warning Tornado Watch Tropical Storm Warning Tropical Storm Watch Tsunami Warning Tsunami Watch Volcano Warning Winter Storm Warning Winter Storm Watch HUW HUA HLS LEW LAE TOE NUW RHW SVR SVA SVS SPW SMW SPS TOR TOA TRW TRA TSW TSA VOW WSW WSA WARNING WATCH ADVISORY WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WATCH ADVISORY WARNING WARNING ADVISORY WARNING WATCH WARNING WATCH WARNING WATCH WARNING WARNING WATCH For more information about the Emergency Alert System and event codes, visit:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/eas_codes.shtml 79 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts The 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. D-1 EU International Channel Chart CH RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE NAME TAG TX (MHz) REMARK SHIP TO SHIP 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.625 160.675 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 80 D D D D D S D S S S S S S S S S S D D D D D D D D D D D D D Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Inter-ship Safety Public Correspondence, Port Op Commercial (inter-ship only) Inter-ship Inter-ship Port Operations Port Operations Inter-ship Navigation Safety
(bridge-to bridge) Port Operations Inter-ship International Distress, Safety, and Calling Inter-ship Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No SHIP TO SHORE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP SAFETY PHONE-PORTOP SHIP-SHIP SHIP-SHIP SHIP-SHIP PORT OPS PORT OPS SAFETY COM PORT OPS PORT OPS DISTRESS PORT OPS PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP 1 1W only 1 1W only Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 D D D D D S S S
S S S S S S S D D D D D D D D D S S Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Port Operations Inter-ship Digital Selective Calling - DSC Port Operations Inter-ship Inter-ship Port Operations Port Operations Port Operations Inter-ship Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Public Correspondence, Port Op Port Operations Port Operations No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP SHIP-SHIP PORT OPS SHIP-SHIP DSC PORT OPS SHIP-SHIP SHIP-SHIP PORT OPS PORT OPS PORT OPS SHIP-SHIP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP PORT OPS PORT OPS 2 1 1W only 1 1W only 3 3 Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage 1 . 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 regions KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. 81 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specific table - ATIS ON For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities. CH SPECIFIC FOOT-
NOTES TRANSMITTING FREQUENCY (MHZ) SHIP LAND SHIP-TO-SHIP SHIP-TO PORT NAUTICAL INFORMATION a) a) a) a) a) a) a) a) a) a) a) a) b) a) a) a) c) a) q) a) a) b) c) a) e) a) a) r) f) f) g) q) a) h) o) i) j) d) o) h) 60 01 61 02 62 03 63 04 64 05 65 06 66 07 67 08 68 09 69 10 70 11 71 12 72 13 73 14 74 15 75 16 76 17 82 156.025 156.05 156.075 156.1 156.125 156.15 156.175 156.2 156.225 156.25 156.275 156.3 156.325 156.35 156.375 156.4 156.425 156.45 156.475 156.5 156.525 156.55 156.575 156.6 156.625 156.65 156.675 156.7 156.725 156.75 156.775 156.8 156.825 156.85 160.625 160.65 160.675 160.7 160.725 160.75 160.775 160.8 160.825 160.85 160.875 156.3 160.925 160.95 156.375 156.4 156.425 156.45 156.475 156.5 156.525 156.55 156.575 156.6 156.625 156.65 156.675 156.7 156.725 156.75 156.775 156.8 156.825 156.85 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Digital selective calling for distress, safety and calling x x x x x x x x Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions x 77 18 78 19 79 20 80 21 81 22 82 23 83 24 84 25 85 26 86 27 87 28 88 AIS 1 AIS 2 a) k) a) a) a) l) m) m) a) m) m) m) m) a) m) m) a) m) m) a) d) m) a) p) a) n) a) n) 156.875 156.9 156.925 156.95 156.975 157 157.025 157.05 157.075 157.1 157.125 157.15 157.175 157.2 157.225 157.25 157.275 157.3 157.325 157.35 157.375 157.4 157.425 161.975 162.025 156.875 161.5 161.525 161.55 161.575 161.6 161.625 161.65 161.675 161.7 161.725 161.75 161.775 161.8 161.825 161.85 161.875 161.9 161.925 161.95 157.375 162 157.425 161.975 162.025 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x General remarks to Country Specific table:
1 2 The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical information may also be used for vessel traffic -sys tems by traffic centres. In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for an other service category or other radio services. These countries are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Federal Republic of 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. 83 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table:
a. b. c. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350. 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. This channel may also be used for piloting, mooring, tugging and for other nautical purposes. 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. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities. 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. This channel may be used only for service category on-board communications. 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. The output power shall be reduced automatically to a value between 0.5 and 1 W. This channel may be used for communications with a social charac ter. 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. 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. After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial events on a temporary basis. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. o. p. q. r. 84 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions D-3 Special Channels Country EU Standard, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal UK Belgium Norway, Finland Sweden, Denmark Italy Italy (with Coast) Holland Germany Austria, Newsland Item DSC ON DSC ON DSC ON ATIS ON DSC ON DSC ON DSC ON DSC ON DSC ON ATIS ON DSC ON ATIS ON DSC ON ATIS ON Chart Primary channel EUR Default EUR Default EUR Default EUR Default EUR Default EUR Default EUR Default EUR Default M, M2 31, 37, 96 (1W) 31, 96 (1W) L1, L2, L3, F1, F2, F3 L1, L2, F1, F2, F3 A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 31 (1W), 37 31 (1W) 85 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions Appendix E - MMSI and License Information You 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 operators license. Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio com-
munications authorities before operating DSC functions. Countries of Intended use in the EU:
AT - Austria BE - Belgium BG - Bulgaria CY - Cyprus CZ - Czech Republic DK - Denmark EE - Estonia FI - Finland FR - France DE - Germany GR - Greece HU - Hungary IS - Iceland IE - Ireland IT - Italy LI - Liechtenstein LV - Latvia LT - Lithuania LU - Luxembourg MT - Malta NL - Netherlands NO - Norway PL - Poland PT - Portugal RO - Romania SK - Slovakia SI - Slovenia ES - Spain SE - Sweden CH - Switzerland TR - Turkey UK - United Kingdom CAUTION Under 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. 86 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions*
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Link-8 VHF Installation Instructions ENGLISH lowrance.com Copyright 2013 Navico All rights reserved. Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance 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 owners manuals and the most current information on this product, its operation and accessories, visit our web site: www.lowrance.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read carefully before installation and use. DANGER This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to 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 CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. avoided, could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a po-
tentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. 2 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions Table of Contents 1.0 Installation preparation ..............................................................................6 1.1 Checklist.................................................................................................................................................6 1.2 Tools needed for installation ..........................................................................................................6 2.0 VHF installation ...........................................................................................7 2.1 Location requirements .....................................................................................................................7 2.2 LCD viewing angle .............................................................................................................................7 2.3 Choose an installation type ............................................................................................................7 2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation ....................................................................................................8 2.3.2 Recessed installation .....................................................................................................................9 2.4 Link-8 dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 10 2.5 Handset mic wall hanger .............................................................................................................. 11 3.0 VHF electrical installation .........................................................................12 3.1 Connect the radio ............................................................................................................................ 12 3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000 ...................................................................................................... 15 3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer ....................................................................... 16 4.0 Setup your radio - Your user MMSI ............................................................17 3 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions Important safety information DISCLAIMER: It is the owners sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices. NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW. Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. This manual represents the RS12 as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice. Copyright 2013 Navico Holding AS. Simrad is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS. IMPORTANT:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DSC functions will not operate on the Link-8 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to DSC Setup section for details. The radio channels installed into this Lowrance VHF radio may vary from country to country depending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations. Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using this Lowrance VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. A DSC warning label is supplied with this Lowrance VHF radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label. This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles. MMSI and license information:
You 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 operators license. Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions. 4 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions RF Emissions notice:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment. This devices antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all persons body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports. 5 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 1 Installation preparation 1.1 Checklist Check that you have all the following items before starting the installation. Contact your dealer if an item is missing:
Link-8 base station, with microphone attached Dust cover GPS connector cable Speaker connector cable Power supply cable
(with 7 A fuseholder incorporated) Spare 7 A fuse Mounting bracket, with:
4 self-tapping screws 4 flat screws 4 plain washers 4 spring washers 4 nuts 2 mounting knobs Handset mic wall hanger, with:
2 self-tapping screws 2 flat screws 2 plain washers 2 spring washers
2 nuts 2 M5 x 32 screws with 2 plain washers and 2 nuts (for a recessed installation) Operation Manual Installation Manual Warranty Card DSC Warning Label Template for flush mounting option Declaration of Conformity document
(where applicable) Note: A VHF antenna is not provided by Lowrance. Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary. 1.2 Tools needed for installation You will need the following tools:
Power drill (or hand drill) and drill bits Philips screwdriver Spanner Jig saw (for a recessed installation). 6 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 2 VHF installation 2.1 Location requirements Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling. Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:
Is at least 3 (1 m) from the antenna Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the antenna Is at least 1.5 (45 cm) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio Provides enough room to fix the DSC warning label. 2.2 LCD viewing angle The VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable view of the display. Ideally, the user should be directly in front of the display or no more than
+/-20 deg from the front of the display. Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and check for a suitable location. Side Top 20 20 20 20 2.3 Choose an installation type There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:
Deck or overhead mounting bracket installation. The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted. In dash or recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted. 7 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation 1. Hold the supplied mounting bracket at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the 4 screw hole positions onto the mounting surface. 2. Drill the 4 screw holes where marked. Drill completely through the mounting surface. Note: If you are drilling into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill-
ing the screw holes. 3. Use the flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to attach the mounting bracket to the location site OR, if you cannot reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts, use the self-tapping screws instead of the flat screws. 4. 5. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket. Insert the 2 mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at your preferred viewing angle. 6. You can adjust the viewing angle at any time. The viewing angle has a 20 tilt range. 7. Now install the microphone wall hanger. 8 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 2.3.2 Recessed installation 1. Tape the supplied mounting template to the chosen location. Ensure that the template is smooth and taut. 2. Drill the 2 screw holes where marked. Drill completely through the mounting surface. Note: If you are drilling into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill-
ing the screw holes. 3. Drill through the corners of the hatched area where marked, then cut out the hatched area to create a cavity in the mounting surface. (The dashed line shows the total area that will be covered by the radio fascia after installation). 4. Remove the mounting template and slide the radio into the cavity. 5. Working from the rear of the bulkhead, screw the radio firmly to the mounting surface using the 2 M5 x 32 screws with the plain washers and nuts.
(The screws should not be visible from the front of the radio). 6. Now install the microphone wall hanger. 9 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 2.4 Link-8 dimensions 10 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 2.5 Handset mic wall hanger 1. Hold the handset mic wall hanger at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the 2 screw hole positions onto the mounting surface. 2. If the mounting surface is:
non-metallic, use the 2 self-tapping screws and 2 plain washers to attach the handset mic wall hanger to the mounting surface. metallic, use the 2 flat screws, 2 spring washers and 2 nuts to attach the handset mic wall hanger to the mounting surface. 3. Hang the handset mic on the handset mic wall hanger. 4. Now connect the radio. 0.96" (24.5 mm)
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. 11 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 3 VHF electrical installation 3.1 Connect the radio Both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 is supported by this radio. Use the GPS connector cable to connect NMEA 0183, or the N2K connector for NMEA 2000 connections. 1 VHF antenna A suitable radio antenna (not supplied) must be mounted and connected before you can operate the radio. Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice, if necessary. Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 37 (96 cm) from the base station. 2 NMEA 2000 (N2K) connector The radio can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network via the NMEA 2000 NETWORK con-
nector on the rear of the radio by a complaint N2K cable (not supplied). 12 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions Pin / Socket 1 Wire color Green 2 3 4 5 Red Black White Blue 3 GPS Connector and cable Function (NMEA 2000) Can-D, Drain wire, Shield Can-S, Power, +12 V DC Can-C, Ground Can-H, Data High Can-L, Data Low NMEA0183 OUT (+) 2 (Orange) NMEA0183 IN (+) 5 (Yellow) RS422 OUT (-) 3 (White) RS232 OUT 7 (Blue) NMEA0183 IN (-) 4 (Green) GROUND (Shield) NMEA0183 OUT (-) 1 (Bare wire) RS422 OUT (+) 6 (Black) RS232 IN 8 (Grey) Line up the arrow on the GPS connector with the arrow on the GPS cable and plug together. The pin details are shown for information. Pin /
Socket Wire color GPS / MFD
(NMEA 0183) AIS
(NMEA 0183 HS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shield Orange White Green Yellow Black Blue Grey GROUND, NMEA 0183 OUT (-) NMEA 0183 OUT (+) NMEA 0183 IN (-) NMEA 0183 IN (+) 4800bps 4800bps 4800bps 4800bps RS232 IN Not used RS232 OUT (-) 38.5 kbps RS422 OUT (-) 38.5 kbps RS422 OUT (+) RS232 OUT (+) 38.5 kbps 38.5 kbps Note: The GPS connector on the radio is provided with a protective cover. If this connector will not be used, please ensure the protective cover is fitted. 13 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 4 Hailer Horn Wire color White Shield Function
(-) Shield Details Connect to hailer speaker +
Connect to hailer speaker -
Important: Do not short these 2 wires. Install the hailer horn in a forward-facing location on the boat because the hailer horn will transmit the FOG horn sounds and will listen back when not transmitting. Note: We recommend you use a hailer horn of 4 Ohms to obtain maximum 30 W audio output power. 5 External speaker You can connect 1 x 2 W 8 or 1 x 4 W 4 speaker to the 3.5 mm speaker connector. A speaker cable with 3.5 mm plug is provided to make the connection to the speaker. Wire color White Function Speaker (+) Details Connect this wire to the positive terminal of the speaker. Black Speaker (-) Connect this wire to the negative terminal of the speaker. 6, 7 DC Power Wire color 6 - Red Function
(+) 13.6 V DC Details Connect this wire to the positive battery terminal. Use at least a 10 A fused 13.6 V DC electrical service to the radio. 7 - Black
(-) Ground Connect this wire to the battery negative terminal. 8 Ground The vessels battery negative must be common to the boats seawater Ground. (Optional) You can connect the base station to the boats seawater Ground. Use the Ground screw and Ground plain washer supplied to make this connection. 14 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000 15 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer VHF Antenna External Speaker Hailer Speaker 16 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 4 Setup your radio - Your user MMSI You cant make any DSC transmissions until youve obtained a user MMSI and entered it into your radio. CAUTION You must enter your User MMSI before the DSC functions of this radio will work. See the Setup section in the Link-8 User Guide for full setup details. CAUTION Under 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. 17 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions*
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Navico Inc.
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0013828637
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4500 S. 129th East Avenue
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T******@TIMCOENGR.COM
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B3: Maritime & Aviation Radio Services equipment in 47 CFR parts 80 & 87
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VHFLINK8
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J****** L****
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VP, Global Quality, Quality assurance
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+52 6******** Extension:
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+52 6********
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1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 08/13/2013 | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | TNB - Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | MOBILE VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Output power is rated conducted. This device must not exceed a maximum transmitting duty factor of 50%. Users must be provided with the antenna installation and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide separation distances as described in filing and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
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1 | 4 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 1 | 0.79 ppm | 16K0G2B |
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