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Link-5 VHF User Guide ENGLISH lowrance.com Draft - Final approval Copyright 2012 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. Draft - Final approval Section 1 - General Information .......................................................................6 1-1 Features .................................................................................................................................................6 1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio .....................................................................................7 1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus ..........................................................................................7 1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ................................................................................................7 1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings ..........................................................................................................7 1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions .............................................................................................9 Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) ................................................................12 2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) ...................................................................................................... 12 2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) .................................................................................. 13 2-2-1 Add an Entry ....................................................................................................................................................13 2-2-2 Edit an Entry .....................................................................................................................................................13 2-2-3 Delete an Entry ...............................................................................................................................................14 2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) ........................................................................... 14 2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity ..............................................................................................................................14 2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................14 2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) ..................................................... 14 2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level .......................................................................................................................15 2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level ..................................................................................................................................15 2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) ................................................................................................. 15 2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) ..................................................................15 2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) .......................................................................................................................16 2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) .............................................................................................16 2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) .............................................................................................17 2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display) ................................................................................................17 2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)..............................................................................17 2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) .....................................................................................................................18 2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) ....................................................................................................... 18 2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) ............................................................................................. 18 Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ................................................19 3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ........................................................................................... 19 3-2 Channel (UIC) .................................................................................................................................... 19 3-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)......................................................................................................... 20 3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP) ...................................................... 20 3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) ....................................................................... 20 3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) ............................................................................... 21 3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) .......................................................................................................... 21 3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) ....................................................................................................... 21 3 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) ........................................................22 4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options .......................................................................................................... 22 4-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) ........................................................................ 22 4-2-1 Enter your MMSI.............................................................................................................................................22 4-2-2 View your MMSI ............................................................................................................................................23 4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) ................................................................................... 23 4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ...........................................................................................................23 4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details .........................................................................................................................24 4-3-3 Delete a Group ...............................................................................................................................................24 4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ........................................................................... 24 4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality.................................................................................................. 25 4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI ...............................................................................................................25 4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI ...................................................................................................................................25 4-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) .............................................................................................26 4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) ................................................................................... 26 4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) ........................................................................ 26 4-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) .................................................................... 27 4-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) ....................................................................................................... 28 4-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT) ........................................................................................ 28 Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................29 5-1 What is DSC? ..................................................................................................................................... 29 5-2 Sending DSC calls ........................................................................................................................... 29 5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL) ......................................................................................................30 5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call ..............................................................................................................................31 5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ...............................................31 5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL) ................................................................32 5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP) .................................................................................................................................32 5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) ..........................................................................................................................32 5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG).....................................................................................................33 5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG) ..........................................................................................33 5-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) .......................................................................................34 5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ................................................................34 5-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .......................................................................................................35 5-3 Receiving DSC Calls ........................................................................................................................ 36 5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ............................................................................................37 5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ..................................................................................................37 5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ..........................................................................................................38 5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH) ....................................................................................39 5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) .................................................................................39 4 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 6 - Distress Calls ..................................................................................40 6-1 Sending a Distress Call .................................................................................................................. 40 6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 41 6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Relay ....................................................... 42 6-4 Acknowledgement of an Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR) ................................ 43 Section 7 - Installation ....................................................................................44 Installation Options ............................................................................................................................... 44 Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 44 Checklist..................................................................................................................................................... 45 Gimbal Installation ................................................................................................................................. 46 Change the Viewing Angle ................................................................................................................. 46 Recessed Installation ............................................................................................................................. 46 Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount ....................................................................................... 47 Fix the DSC label ..................................................................................................................................... 48 Connect the Radio Cables ................................................................................................................... 48 Set Up the Radio ..................................................................................................................................... 49 Enter Your User MMSI ............................................................................................................................ 49 The Completed Installation ................................................................................................................ 50 Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................51 Appendix B - Troubleshooting .........................................................................53 Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts .....................................54 C-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 54 Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................55 C-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 56 Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................57 C-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 58 Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................59 C-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels ............................................................................................. 60 Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ................................................61 D-1 EU International Channel Chart ................................................................................................ 61 Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ...............................................................................62 D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specific table - ATIS ON .......................................................... 63 D-3 Special Channels 2 ........................................................................................................................ 66 Appendix E - MMSI, FCC and License Information ..........................................67 FCC Compliance .........................................................................................................................................................67 5 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 1 - General Information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of this Lowrance Link-5 marine band VHF radio. Your Link-5 provides the following useful features:
Prominent channel display Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7 GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected to a GPS) Choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power 6 key handset mic with built-in speaker Powerful 4 W external audio output Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available (model dependant) Special CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international distress) channel Special 3CH key to select your three favourite channels Dedicated Wx (Weather) key PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Global DSC Class D Standards Separate CH70 receiver included built in DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an acknowledgement is received Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favourite people MMSI storage for three favourite groups Group Call and All Ships Call facility LL position polling information Weather alert facility where available (US models) ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU models) With DSC Auto-Switch disable and DSC Test function 6 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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. You can check the software version of the radio and the User MMSI each time the radio is turned on, the screen will display the software version and the USER MMSI if one is pro-
grammed into the radio. 1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus 1. 2. Press MENU (or CALL). Note that only four menu items can be displayed at any one time on the screen. Some line items may show an or indicator. This means there is more information available to show. Scroll (rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the hand mic) to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press ENT (press the Push To Select) to display that option. 3. Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section. 4. Press ENT to confirm changes. Otherwise, press EXIT to keep the original entry. Press EXIT to backup one screen (this key is equivalent to an ESC function on a PC) 5. 1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, you can Rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the microphone key to enter alphanumeric data. Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number. Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired character. If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. 1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings 7 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:
Symbol TX HI LO WX WX ALT BUSY PRI D LOCAL DSC Meaning Transmitting. Transmission power. High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W. Weather channel. Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound (US models only). Receiver busy with an incoming signal. Priority channel is selected. Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation. Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling. DSC capability is available. Incoming DSC call. Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V). Channel selected. DSC Auto channel switch function is disabled (OFF) (see section 4-8) Channel suffix, if applicable. USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations. X B A CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected. ATIS A typical display:
EU models only - must be enabled when in European inland waterways. Otherwise blank. The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown. A transmission on Channel 16 is being made at high power The International channel bank is loaded. Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel . It is also set as favourite channel 1 . DSC functionality is enabled. There is an incoming DSC call so the receiver is busy . 8 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available depending on your Lowrance VHF radio model. 6 Key handset mic Link-5 base station radio Key VOL/PWR SQL 16 / 9 WX Function Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if connected. Squelch or Threshold Level. Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard, then turn slowly clockwise until the random noise disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for best reception in open sea conditions. In areas of high noise (eg. close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity is reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section 2.3. 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. Weather Channel. For US models: In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently selected weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD. Rotate the dial or + / - on the handset mic to change to a different weather channel. Press WX again to return to the most recent channel. If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is broadcast from the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message. 9 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval H/L 3CH SCAN 10 For all other models: The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your choice. Select a channel you wish to use as your weather channel, then press and hold the Wx key for a few seconds. The radio will beep to confirm your choice. You now have quick access to your favourite channel by pressing the Wx key. Transmission Power.
(Located on the handset mic). High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W. Press to toggle between high or low transmission power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is shown on the LCD. Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the power transmission setting is incorrect. Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be changed to high power by holding down H/L and PTT at the same time. See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts. Three Favourite Channels. Also on the handset mic. Press to toggle between your favourite channels. The CH1, CH2, or CH3 symbol appears on the LCD to show which favourite channel is selected. To scan only one of your favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press and release SCAN. If you want to scan all three favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press and hold SCAN. To add a favourite channel for the first time, select that channel then hold 3CH to store it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favourite channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively. If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them. To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD. Scan. Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL or TRI WATCH mode. The weather channel is also scanned if the USA channel bank is selected and the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON. Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked every 1.5 seconds. When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts. Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an always busy channel when in ALL SCAN mode and resume the scan. If a channel is skipped, the word SKIP ON will momentarily replace the channel name shown on the LCD to designate a skipped channel. The channel name will then have * appended to the end of the channel name. Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel. To cancel a skipped channel, select the channel while in normal mode (non-scan mode) then press the ENT key - SKIP OFF will be displayed momentarily and the channel will be restored. Alternatively, you can re-power the radio. Press SCAN to stop at the current channel. Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval PUSH TO SELECT EXIT CALL MENU DISTRESS PTT Rotary knob
Press EXIT to cancel scan mode and return to normal operation. Enter (ENT). Use ENT when navigating menus, to confirm entries and edits. 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. Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls. See Section 6. Radio and DSC Setup Menu. Press to enter the DSC Setup Menu and to customize your radio. See Section 2-5. Send a DSC Distress Call. DSC must be active and an MMSI must be programmed. See Section 6. Press To Talk.
(Located on the handset mic). Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a signal. If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after five minutes and sound an error tone. Channel Select. Turn to select a channel. The current channel is shown on the LCD in BIG digits and an A or B designator suffix (if applicable) in small letters below the channel number. (See appendix C for a listing of channel frequencies). Push to activate the ENT function. You can also use the rotary knob for alphanumeric entry. Turn to step through alphanumeric characters one at a time then push to confirm each selection. If you make an error, select the < character then push to backup. Channel Select.
(Located on the handset mic). The current channel is shown on the screen in BIG digits with an appropriate designator suffix A or B in small letters below the channel number. Press + or - to step through the available channels one at a time, or hold down to scroll rapidly through all the available channels. See Appendix C for a listing of channel charts. Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu selection and for alphanumeric entry. Press + or -
to scroll the cursor up or down menu options when navigating menus. When editing an item containing only numbers, press - to count through the numbers or hold down to scroll rapidly. To enter a character, press + to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll rapidly. 11 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) 2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) The following options are available through MENU key:
Maintain your buddy list. See Section 2-2. Set radio sensitivity. See Section 2-3. Set backlight level. See Section 2-4. Set contrast level. See Section 2-4. Set position & UTC manually. See Section 2-5. Set local time and time format. See Section 2-5. DSC Setup Menu. See Section 4. Make DSC calls. See Section 5. Radio Setup Menu. See Section 3. Turn the GPS Simulator on/off. See Section 2-6. Reset factory settings. See Section 2-7. USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI *
ATIS FUNC *
INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC LL REPLY AUTO SWITCH TEST REPLY TIMEOUT UIC *
CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE *
WX ALERT *
COM PORT
* Model dependant Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data. 12 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideBUDDY LISTLOCAL/DISTBACKLIGHTCONTRASTGPS/DATADSC SETUPRADIO SETUPGPS SIM RESETMANUALSETTINGDraft - Final approval 2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT Use the Buddy List to store the names and associated MMSIs of 20 favourite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first. The following sections show how to add, edit, and delete entries on your BUDDY LIST. Section 5 explains how to call a buddy. 2-2-1 Add an Entry BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM ENTER NAME ENTER MMSI ENTER NAME BOB ENTER MMSI 123456789 BOB 123456789 STORE CANCEL 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. If the MMSI is for a Coast Station, enter the 7 digits then press ENT twice. The new buddy name and MMSI are displayed. Press ENT to store the new entry, which is displayed at the top of your buddy list. Note: When the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you can make a new entry and the buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased. 2-2-2 Edit an Entry BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM ALEX EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME ALEX EDIT MMSI 112233445 ALEX 111223344 STORE CANCEL 1. 2. 3. 4. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries. Scroll down (if required) to the entry and press ENT. 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) to display the next screen. 6. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press EXIT to cancel. 13 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 2-2-3 Delete an Entry BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM TOM EDIT DELETE DELETE BUDDY TOM YES NO 1. 2. 3. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries. Scroll down (if required) to the entry you want to delete and press ENT. Select DELETE then select YES. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again. 4. 2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT Use LOCAL/DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST). LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to cities. See also SQL (Squelch Control) in Section 1.6. 2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity SENSITIVITY DISTANT LOCAL 1. 2. Select LOCAL/DIST then select DIST. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. 2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity 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 local sensitivity is selected. 2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST 14 Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD, keypad and microphone keypad to a comfortable level. Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD. Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level BACKLIGHT LO HI PRESS ENT 1. 2. Select BACKLIGHT. Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change the setting. 3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. Note: The DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched off. 2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level CONTRAST LO HI PRESS ENT 1. 2. Select CONTRAST. Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the setting. 3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT CONTRAST GPS/DATA If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time. However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify the vessel position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option. This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted. You can also select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options. 2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected. GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING MANUAL LL
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.'E MAN :UTC PORT OPS 10:12AM UTC M2752.023'N 08231.135'W 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. 15 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) The local time can be set by entering the time offset between UTC and local time as follows. GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL TIME OFFSET
+01:30 02:30PM LOC 1. 2. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time. Half hour increments can be used with a maximum offset of 13 hours. In this example, a difference of +1.5 hours has been entered and the local time is displayed with the suffix LOC. 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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M 180 150W 120W 90W 60W 30W 0 30E 60E 90E 120E 150E 180 2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format. GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING 16 SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL TIME FORMAT 12 Hr 24 Hr 07:15AM LOC X I n t e r n a t i o n a l D a t e L i n e W O R L D M A P O F T I M E Z O N E S M*
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K M K K Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. Select TIME FORMAT. Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and so the LCD shows the AM or PM suffix. 2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) If you have entered the time manually as described in the previous sections, the time is always shown on the screen with the prefix M. However, if the vessel position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the time display on the screen ON or OFF as follows:
SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPL TIME DISPLY ON OFF 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. Select TIME DISPLAY. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and so the screen no longer shows the time. If the time display is set ON, course and speed data are not displayed on the LCD (see section 2-5-6). 2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display) If you have entered the vessel position manually as described in the previous section, the vessel position is always shown on the screen with the suffix M. However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the vessel position display on the screen on or off as follows:
SETTING TIME FORMA TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY LL DISPLAY ON OFF 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. Select LL DISPLAY. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the screen no longer shows the vessel position. 2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG) Use this option to display course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the screen. SETTING TIME DISPL LL DISPLY COG/SOG 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 screen shows the bearing and speed. If COG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4). 17 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) The GPS alert is usually set to ON (on) so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds. SETTING LL DISPLY COG/SOG GPS ALERT GPS ALERT ON OFF 2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) 1. 2. 3. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. Select GPS ALERT. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is switched ON, or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. However, if you want to test it, turn it on. MENU SELECT DSC SETUP RADIO SETUP GPS SIM 1. Select GPS SIM, then select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON (on), simulated Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and LL position appear on the screen. This data is updated automati-
cally during the simulation. Important: It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator mode. 2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) Use this setting to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings, entries in your buddy list and any edited channel names. MENU SELECT RADIO SETU GPS SIM RESET RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE YES NO Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu. 1. 2. 18 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) 3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) The following options are available through MENU key:
Channel band. See Section 3-2. Edit or delete channel names. See Section 3-3. Set the volume level of the incoming call notification beeps. See section 3-4. Set the volume level of the beeps. See section 3-4. Switch ON/OFF (on/off ) the radios internal speakers. See section 3-5. Selects Priority Channel operation with Dual or Tri watch scanning. See section 3-6. Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON (on) or OFF (off ). See section 3-7. Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio and any other instruments. See section 3-8.
* Model dependant Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data. 3-2 Channel (UIC) Note: UIC may not be available on all models. Toggle between USA, International or Canadian channel banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C. RADIO SETUP UIC CH NAME RING VOLUM UIC USA INTL CANADA 19 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideUIC *CH NAME RING VOLUMEKEY BEEPINT SPEAKERWATCH MODE *WX ALERT *COM PORT Draft - Final approval 3-3 Channel Names (CH NAME) The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags. CH NAME gives you the option to edit or delete the channel name tags displayed on the screen. RADIO SETUP CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP EDIT CH NAME TELEPHONE 01 CH NAME TELEPHONE TELEPHONE EDIT DELETE EDIT CH NAME PHONE1 YES NO Select RADIO SETUP, then CH NAME. 1. 2. Use + or - to step through the channels with their name tags until you see the channel name tag you want to change, then press ENT. In this example, the channel name TELEPHONE associated with channel 01 is being changed to PHONE1. Select EDIT and press ENT to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters. To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT. Press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the YES/NO confirmation. Press ENT to confirm the new channel name tag or the deletion, then press EXIT to return to the menu. 3. 4. 5. 3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP) Set the volume level of the incoming signal beeps (RING VOLUME) and/or the error and warn-
ing beeps (KEY BEEP) to HIGH (high) or LOW (low) as follows:
RADIO SETUP CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP RING VOLUME HIGH LOW KEY BEEP HIGH LOW OFF 1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP, then RING VOLUME or BEEP VOLUME as appropriate. Select a HIGH or LOW volume. (It is possible to turn the beeps off completely by selecting KEY BEEP then OFF.) Press ENT to enable the new volume setting and return to the menu. 3. 3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) Switch the radios internal speaker ON (on) or OFF (off ). The external speaker is always ON (on) if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack. 20 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval RADIO SETUP RING VOLUM KEY BEEP INT SPEAKE INT SPEAKER ON OFF 1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP, then INT SPEAKER. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) For EU models, watch mode is similar to a dual watch, scanning between the priority channel CH16 and the working channel. If you have US model and are operating on USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, as follows:
WATCH MODE ONLY 16CH 16CH+9CH RADIO SETUP KEY BEEP INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE 3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) 1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH MODE. Select ONLY 16CH for dual watch mode, or 16CH+9CH for tri watch mode. US models ONLY The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz. You can set up the radio to pick up weather alerts, as follows:
1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP, then WX ALERT. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. WX ALERT ON OFF RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE WATCH MODE WX ALERT When a weather alert is broadcast, the alarm will sound. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message. 3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) This radio uses NMEA 0183 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit. The COM Port must be configured correctly before use. The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol. RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE WX ALERT COM PORT CHECKSUM ON is the default setting. NMEA CHECKSUM ON OFF 1. 2. Select RADIO SETUP, then COM PORT. Select CHECKSUM ON (on) or OFF
(off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. The COM Port uses 4800 baud rate and can receive the following GPS data sentence: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS. Additionally, this radio will output the following NMEA DSC data: DSC (for DSC call), DSE ( for enhanced position). 21 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See below for instructions on how to Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI). WARNING 4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options The following options are available through MENU key:
Enter or view your user MMSI. See section 4-2.
(If you do not have a user MMSI, see Appendix D.) Enter or change the name and/or details of a group. See section 4-3. Enter, change or view your ATIS MMSI. See section 4-5. Enable/disable the ATIS function. See section 4-5-3. Choose an automatic or manual response to calls. See section 4-4. Turn the DSC operation ON/OFF (on/off ). See section 4-6. Select the type of response to an LL polling request. See section 4-7. Enable/disable automatic channel switching with DSC message See section 4-8. Choose an automatic or manual response to DSC test call. See section 4-9. Set the inactivity timer for Automated and Non-Automated items. See section 4-10.
* Model dependant 4-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions. This is a once-only operation. 4-2-1 Enter your MMSI You can display and read your user MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MMSI. Contact Lowrance if you need to change your MMSI after initial input. DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL 22 INPUT USER MMSI USER MMSI 187654321 STORE CANCEL USER MMSI INPUT AGAIN Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideUSER MMSIGROUP SETUPATIS MMSI *ATIS FUNC *INDIV REPLYDSC FUNCLL REPLYAUTO SWITCHTEST REPLYTIMEOUTDraft - Final approval 1. 2. 3. 4. Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI. If this is the first time that you are entering your user MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your user MMSI along the dashed line using the rotary knob as described in Sec-
tion 1-4. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. Press ENT to store your user MMSI. You may need to enter your user MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the user MMSI and return to the menu. 4-2-2 View your MMSI You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting MMSI/GPS in the CALL menu. WARNING NO MMSI DSC DISABLED ENT>>SILENCE Alternatively, the user MMSI is displayed each time the radio is turned on. If a user MMSI is not programmed into the radio, the radio will display a warning and sound an audible alarm at startup warning you that all DSC functions are disabled (model dependant). 4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) Use GROUP SETUP to create, edit, or delete 1, 2, or 3 groups of frequently called people stored in alphanumeric order. A group MMSI always starts with 0. 4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW 000000000 GROUP NAME GROUP MMSI 0 FISHER1 012345678 STORE CANCEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. If this is the first time that you are entering a group name, a line of nine zeros appears. Otherwise, any existing group names are displayed. Press ENT to display the input screen. Enter the group name along the dashed line. It can be alphanumeric. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. When you have finished, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line. If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. Enter the group MMSI. Note that the first number is always 0. Press ENT. The group name and group MMSI are shown in a confirmation screen. Press ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 23 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW FISHER1 FRIENDS1 FISHER1 EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME FISHER1 EDIT MMSI 012345678 FISHER2 012345678 STORE CANCEL 1. 2. 3. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Press +
or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT. Press ENT to edit. The group name details are displayed, with the cursor at the first 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. 4. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. 5. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 4-3-3 Delete a Group GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW FISHER2 FRIENDS1 FISHER2 EDIT DELETE DELETE GROUP FISHER2 YES NO Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT. Select DELETE and press ENT. The radio asks for confirmation. Press ENT to delete the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. Note - this does not apply for Routine Calls. An AUTOmatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation after 10 seconds of receiving the call. USA default. A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller. This is the default setting for EU models. DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPL INDIV REPLY MANUAL AUTO 1. 2. 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. 3. 24 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality EU models ONLY ATIS is only available in certain EU models. You must enter your ATIS MMSI to access ATIS functionality. ATSI must be used if you are navigating inland waterways within Europe. An ATIS MMSI is different to your DSC MMSI. ATIS sends a digital message each time that you release the PTT key. Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74 and 77. 4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI DSC SETUP GROUP SETU INDIV REPLY ATIS MMSI INPUT ATIS MMSI 9----------
INPUT ATIS MMSI STORE CANCEL INPUT AGAIN ATIS MMSI 9----------
ATIS MMSI 923456789 STORE CANCEL Note: An ATIS MMSI always starts with the number 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To enter or edit your ATIS MMSI:
Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS MMSI. If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line using the rotary knob as described in Section 1-4. The first number is always 9. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press - until < appears, the press ENT to backup and correct the entry. If you are editing an existing ATIS MMSI, this will be displayed. Make the required changes. Press ENT to store your user ATIS MMSI. You may need to enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the ATIS MMSI and return to the menu. 4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSI in the main menu, DSC SETUP. 25 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 4-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) ATIS functionality can only be activated if an ATIS MMSI has been entered. See 4-5-1. DSC SETUP INDIV REPL ATIS MMSI ATIS FUNC ATIS FUNC ON OFF DSC IS ON 1. Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS FUNC. ATIS Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate ATIS, you must first switch DSC off. A note on the LCD will remind you if DSC is already ON. 2. Select ON to enable the ATIS functionality - DSC must be turned off first. The ATIS annunciator appears on the screen. 4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) DSC functionality can be disabled but this is not recommended unless you are going to turn ATIS on. DSC SETUP GROUP SETU INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC DSC FUNC ON OFF ATIS IS ON 1. Select DSC SETUP, then DSC FUNC. Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate DSC, you must first switch ATIS off. A note on the LCD will remind you if ATIS is already ON. 2. Select ON to enable the DSC functionality - ATIS (if applicable) must be turned off first. The DSC annunciator appears on the screen. There are two annunciators on the screen to show you the current mode: if the DSC annun-
ciator is shown, DSC is operational, if the ATIS annunciator is shown, ATIS is operational. 4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) You can set the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways:
AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your buddies. MANUAL choose to manually reply to any incoming buddy polling requests. OFF 26 ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests. Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval DSC SETUP INDIV REPL DSC FUNC LL REPLY LL REPLY MANUAL AUTO OFF 1. Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY. Select your response and press ENT to confirm and return to the menu. 2. 4-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) When a DSC call is received, it may include a request to change to a specific channel for subsequent communications. If a channel switch request is included, your options are:
allow the radio to switch to the requested channel immediately by pressing the ENT button, or do nothing to allow the radio to automatically switch to the requested channel after a delay of 10 seconds, or cancel the automatic switch and remain on the current channel by pressing the EXIT button. However, automatic switching to a subsequent communications channel on receipt of a DSC call might in some cases disrupt important ongoing communications if the working channel changes without the operator knowing. You can prevent the radio from automatically switching from the current working channel by setting the AUTO SWITCH feature to OFF. If the AUTO SWITCH feature is set to OFF, an X will be displayed on the LCD to remind you that this feature is set to off. Additionally, the text AUTO SW OFF will be included in an All Ships or Group call replacing the text AUTO CHxx DSC SETUP DSC FUNC LL REPLY AUTO SWITC AUTO SWITCH ON 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. 27 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 4-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) You can respond to incoming DSC TEST calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. MANUAL AUTO manual responce is required, press ENT to confirm or press EXIT to cancel. automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK to any incoming DSC TEST call. DSC SETUP LL REPLY AUTO SWITCH TEST REPLY TEST REPLY MANUAL AUTO 4-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT) You can set the inactivity timer with the following options:
AUTOMATED you can set the inactivity timer to automatically timeout after a period of inactivity for the following two categories: NON-DISTRESS or DISTRESS Timeout options are:
DISTRESS:
NON-DISTR:
NO TIMEOUT; 5 MINS; 10 MINS (default is NO TIMEOUT) 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 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. 28 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI). WARNING 5-1 What is DSC?
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. It has been designated as an international standard by the IMO (International Mari-
time Organization) and is part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Currently, you are required to monitor the VHF Distress Channel 16, but DSC will eventually replace listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to broadcast routine and urgent maritime safety information. DSC enables you to send and receive calls from any vessel or coast station that is equipped with DSC functionality, and within geographic range. Calls can be categorised as distress, urgency, safety, or routine, and DSC selects a working channel automatically. 5-2 Sending DSC calls Press CALL to show the types of DSC call that can be made. The following options are available through CALL key:
Make a individual call or acknowledgement to a new caller or a buddy. See Section 5-2-1, 5-2-2, and 5-2-3. Show the details of the most recent incoming call. See Section 5-2-4. Make a call to one of your three groups. See Section 5-2-5. Make an All Ships call. See Section 5-2-6. Show the details of the 20 most recent incoming calls. See Section 5-2-7. Show the details of the 10 most recent distress calls. See Section 5-2-8. Show the details of the 20 most recent sent calls. See Section 5-2-9. Request the LL position of a buddy. See Section 5-2-10. Make a DSC TEST call. See Section 5-2-11. Show the programmed MMSI and GPS information See Section 5-2-12. 29 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideINDIVIDUALLAST CALLGROUPALL SHIPSCALL LOGDISTR LOGSENT CALLLL REQUESTDSC TESTMMSI/GPSDraft - Final approval DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP Note that only three DSC call types can be shown at any one time on the screen. Press + or - to scroll up and down the DSC call types until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Then press ENT. The DSC call types are:
5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL) DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP 123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY 123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING... MANUAL MMSI 0 123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SET CHANNEL 123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAIT... 00:00 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ACK FROM 00:00 You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select INDIVIDUAL. This allows you to call another person. Press ENT, the arrow is pointing to <ROUTINE>. However, you can select one of the following call priorities: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY. To make a Routine call, press ENT to select MANUAL NEW to call a person that is not in your buddy list, otherwise select the name of your buddy. Press ENT. If you selected MANUAL NEW, you need to enter the user MMSI and then press ENT. Note: If the MMSI is for a Coast Station, enter the 7 digits then press ENT twice. Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00), the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.) The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call. The radio goes to CH70 and the TX annunciator is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being sent. The radio then waits for an acknowledgement and displays the elapsed time since the call was sent. If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, retry making the call. See Section 5-2-2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 30 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call 123456789 SEND AGAIN?
YES NO 1. If there is no reply to your call after 30 seconds (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) the radio asks if you want to retry the call
(SEND AGAIN?). 2. Select YES and press ENT to retry the call. The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call still cannot be placed, the radio returns to normal operation. 5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) When an incoming call is received, the alarm sounds for 2 minutes and INDIVIDUAL is dis-
played. 1. 2. Push +/- or 3CH or SCAN or H/L button or rotate the CH knob to stop the alarm Push +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 00:01 ROUTINE FROM 123456789 CH12 REQUEST 00:02 123456789 CH12 REQUEST 12:45 UTC 00:03 12:45 UTC ENT->OPTION KEY->SILENCE 00:05 ENT->OPTION KEY->SILENCE EXIT->ESC 00:06 OPTION ACK CHANGE CHAN CH12 REQUEST 12:45 UTC ENT->OPTION 00:04 3. Press ENT for options on how you want to respond to the call. Options are:
ACK to acknowledge the call CHANGE CHAN to acknowledge and request a channel change UNABLE ACK*
respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel
(* Note: this option is not available with ROUTINE calls) 4. Or press EXIT to return to standby. 31 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL) DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:22 UTC BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SET CHANNEL BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
This facility is useful and used frequently. 1. 2. 3. Press CALL to enter DSC mode. LAST CALL is automatically selected. Press ENT to display the contact details of the most recent incoming call. Press ENT to recall the caller. Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00), the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.) The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call, and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1. 5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP) DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP SELECT GROUP RD GROUP GROUP #2 GROUP#3 RD GROUP 055554444 ROUTINE SET CHANNEL RD GROUP 055554444 ROUTINE SEND?
1. 2. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select GROUP. The radio displays the names of your groups you setup in section 4-3. Select the group that you want to call (the Group MMSI must be set before making the call). Then set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1. 5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) DSC CALL LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS SAFETY URGENCY ALL SHIPS URGENCY SET CHANNEL ALL SHIPS URGENCY SEND?
Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select ALL SHIPS. Select one of the following call priorities:
1. 2. SAFETY URGENCY to send safety information to all other vessels in range for use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a distress situation 3. Set the working channel. 32 32 Lowrance - Link-5 Operation and Installation Instructions Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 4. The radio then asks for confirmation of the ALL SHIPS call. Press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1. 5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG) DSC CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS CALL LOG 01 BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:45 UTC BOBBY D CALL BACK DELETE BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SET CHANNEL BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you call any of them again quickly. 1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select CALL LOG. Scroll down to the desired contact details. The radio displays the contact details for the most recent incoming call as the first entry (01) in the call log. In the example, the contact details for the most recent call are displayed. Press ENT to advance to next screen. 2. Again press ENT to confirm the call back, then set the working channel and press ENT to send the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1. 5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG) DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL LOG DISTR LOG 01 BOBBY D DISTRESS UNDESIG ENT->OPTION BOBBY D CALL BACK DELETE SAVE MMSI BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SET CHANNEL BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND?
2. The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the last 20 re-
layed Distress Calls so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 first, as follows:
1. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select DISTR LOG. The most recent Distress Call received is the first entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT to select OPTION to select one of the following options on how you want to respond to the call:
CALL BACK to call the station press ENT, then set the channel and continue as ex-
plained in Section 5-2-1. DELETE to delete the entry from the call log SAVE MMSI to save the MMSI. You will be asked to add a name of the contact. INFO to display more information about the station, such as the location and name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress and the nature of the emergency (if specified). 33 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 5-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) DSC CALL CALL LOG DIST LOG SENT LOG 01 BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:12 UTC CALL BACK DELETE SAVE MMSI DELETE BOBBY D YES NO The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent sent calls, so that you review details of the call. 1. 2. Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select SENT LOG. 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. 3. You now have three options:
CALL BACK to CALL the contact. DELETE to delete the entry from the call log, select YES to confirm. SAVE MMSI to save the MMSI. You will be asked to add a name for the contact. 5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) DSC CALL DIST LOG SENT CALL LL REQUEST SAM LL REQUEST WAIT.. 00:17 LL REQUEST SAM TOM BUDDY #3 SAM LL REQUEST SAM LL REQUEST SEND?
CALLING... 1. 2. 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. (See Section 5-3-5 for the acknowledgement.) 3. The working channel name is displayed while the radio waits for an acknowledgement from your buddy. If there is no reply after 30 seconds the radio asks if you want to retry. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-2. 34 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 5-2-11 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. 5-2-11-1 Send a DSC TEST call 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. DSC CALL SENT CALL LL REQUEST DSC TEST DSC TEST MANUAL NEW SAM TOM TOM DSC TEST SEND?
TOM DSC TEST WAIT.. 00:17 5. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAITING ACK). If the call is acknowledged
(DSC TEST ACK), notification is displayed. If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio asks you if you want to retry. 6. 5-2-11-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK) TEST ACK FROM 123456789 00:22 1. When you receive notification of a DSC TEST reply, press any key to cancel the alert. 2. 3. If the radio recognizes the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddys name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel. 5-2-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call The radio sounds a friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC TEST call. 1. 2. If the radio recognizes the MMSI as one of your buddies, your buddys name is displayed in place of the MMSI. The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO (See sec-
tion 4-9) and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY. (See section 4-10) 3. Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel. 35 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval TEST CALL FROM 123456789 00:01 CALL FROM 123456789 AUTO ACK 00:02 123456789 AUTO ACK IN 10S 00:03 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. AUTO ACK IN 10S 10:12 UTC 00:04 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ENT> ACK 00:05 10:12 UTC ENT> ACK KEY->SILENCE 00:06 4. If TEST REPLY is set to MANUAL, a manual responce is required, press ENT to confirm or press EXIT to cancel. (see Section 4-9) TEST CALL FROM 123456789 00:12 CALL FROM 123456789 AUTO ACK 00:15 123456789 AUTO ACK IS OFF 00:18 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. AUTO ACK IS OFF 10:12 UTC 00:20 5-3 Receiving DSC Calls IN 30S 10:12 UTC ENT> ACK 00:23 10:12 UTC ENT> ACK KEY->SILENCE 00:25 See Section 6. Urgency, Safety, Routine or Distress priority (see Section 5-3-1) Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels:
DISTRESS ALL SHIPS INDIVIDUAL GROUP GEOGRAPHIC POLLED POSITION DSC TEST CALL In addition to the audible alert, the telephone icon will flash on the screen. Urgency, Safety, Routine or Distress priority (see Section 5-3-2) Routine or Safety priority (see Section 5-3-5) Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-4) Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-3) DSC Test Call (see Section 5-2-11) 36 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) 1. When you receive notification of an ALL SHIP call, press any key to cancel the alert. The priority level and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddys name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 2. Press ENT to switch to the designated channel immediately or press EXIT to return to the current working channel. Note: The radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10 seconds if no key is pressed and AUTO SWITCH = ON (see Section 4-8):
ALL SHIP SAFETY FROM TOM 00:01 SAFETY FROM TOM AUTO SWITCH 00:02 TOM AUTO SWITCH CH14 IN 10S 00:03 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. AUTO SWITCH CH14 IN 10S 10:12 UTC 00:04 CH14 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT 00:05 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE 00:06 However, If AUTO SWITCH =OFF, then AUTO SW OFF will be displayed and manual channel change is required:
ALL SHIP SAFETY FROM TOM 00:12 SAFETY FROM TOM AUTO SW OFF 00:15 TOM AUTO SW OFF CH14 REQUEST 00:18 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. AUTO SW OFF CH14 REQUEST 10:12 UTC 00:20 CH14 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT 00:23 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE 00:25 3. No acknowledgement is needed. Press PTT to initiate voice contact. 4. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7). 5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) 1. When you receive notification of an INDIV call, press any key to cancel the alert. INDIV calls are almost always Routine priority. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddys name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 37 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval INDIVIDUAL SAFETY FROM TOM 00:12 SAFETY FROM TOM AUTO SW OFF 00:15 TOM AUTO SW OFF CH67 REQUEST 00:18 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. AUTO SW OFF CH67 REQUEST 10:12 UTC 00:20 CH67 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ENT> OPTION 00:23 10:12 UTC ENT> OPTION KEY->SILENCE 00:25 2. Press ENT for options on how you want to respond to the call. Options are:
ACK respond to the call with requested channel CHANGE CHAN respond to the call with but request a different channel UNABLE ACK*
respond to the call with unable to use the requested channel
(* Note: this option is not available with ROUTINE calls) 3. Or press EXIT to return to standby. 4. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7). 5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) 1. 2. When you receive notification of a GROUP call, press any key to cancel the alert. The priority level is always routine and the group is identified on the screen. The group will be one of the three groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 4-3). Press ENT to switch to the designated channel immediately or press EXIT to return to the current working channel. Note: The radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10 seconds if no key is pressed and AUTO SWITCH = ON (see Section 4-8):
GP 012345678 CALL FROM TOM 00:01 CALL FROM TOM AUTO SWITCH 00:02 TOM AUTO SWITCH CH13 IN 10S 00:03 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. AUTO SWITCH CH13 IN 10S 10:12 UTC 00:04 CH13 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT 00:05 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE 00:06 38 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval However, If AUTO SWITCH =OFF, then AUTO SW OFF will be displayed and manual channel change is required:
GP 012345678 CALL FROM TOM 00:12 CALL FROM TOM AUTO SW OFF 00:22 TOM AUTO SW OFF CH13 REQUEST 00:25 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. AUTO SW OFF CH13 REQUEST 10:12 UTC 00:28 CH13 REQUEST 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT 00:32 10:12 UTC ENT> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE 00:35 3. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7). 5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH) A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area. 1. When you receive notification of an GEOGRAPH call, press any key to cancel the alert. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddys name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 2. Press ENT to switch to the designated channel immediately or press EXIT to return to the current working channel. GEOGRAPHICAL CALL FROM TOM 00:12 CALL FROM TOM CH13 REQUEST 00:22 TOM CH13 REQUEST 10:11 UTC 00:25 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. CH13 REQUEST 10:11 UTC ENT> ACCEPT 00:28 10:11 UTC ENT> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE 00:32 3. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel. 5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see Section 5-2-9), you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially if it is a good fishing position. If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes. POSITION REPLY FROM TOM 00:12 REPLY FROM TOM 12'23.456'N 00:22 TOM 1223.456N 123'23.789E 00:25 1223.456N 12323.789E KEY->SILENCE 00:28 39 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 6 - Distress Calls A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI). WARNING 6-1 Sending a Distress Call 1. Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS to expose the red Distress key. 2. TO SEND AN IMMEDIATE DISTRESS CALL (Undesignated):
HOLD DOWN the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts to flash and beep loudly. DISTRES CALL UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING DISTRES CALL
>UNDEFINED HOLD DISTRES 2 SECONDS.. DISTRESS CALL SENDING... Or, if time is available, specify the nature of the distress 3. 4. TO SEND A DISTRESS CALL with Distress type:
Press and release the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Use the CH knob to scroll to the category that describes your situation:
UNDESIGNATED FIRE FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING LISTING SINKING ADRIFT ABANDONING PIRACY OVER BOARD
(Undesignated)
(Fire)
(Flooding)
(Collision)
(Grounding)
(Listing)
(Sinking)
(Adrift)
(Abandoning)
(Piracy)
(Over Board) 5. Hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts to flash and beep loudly. 40 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 6. 7. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment. The Distress Call is automatically re-sent every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until a distress acknowledgement is received or press ENT to select OPTIONS:
DISTRES CALL SENT! WAIT.. ENT> OPTION RESEND:03:30 OPTION RESEND PAUSE RESEND:03:20 OPTION PAUSE CANCEL RESEND:03:10 Options are:
RESEND PAUSE CANCEL to resend the Distress call immediately. to PAUSE the RESEND countdown timer. Press Exit to continue. to CANCEL the Distress Call and transmit a DISTRESS CANCEL call. Use the PTT microphone to report your situation:
OPTION PAUSE CANCEL RESEND:03:20 SEND CANCEL?
YES NO RESEND:03:20 DISTR CANCEL SENDING.. DISTR CANCEL SENT PTT-->REASON DISTR CANCEL COMPLETED EXIT> ESC 8. 9. After a DISTRESS ACK is received, rotate the CH knob to silence the alarm, then use the PTT microphone to report your situation. The following information (if available) is contained in the DIstress Call:
- Nature Of Distress (if available)
- Position information. The latest GPS or manual input position is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF. 6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) 1. An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key to cancel the alert. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. DISTRESS FLOODING 123456789 00:01 FLOODING 123456789 8250.178N 00:02 123456789 8250.178N 02445.342W 00:03 41 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 8250.178N 02445.342W 10:12 UTC 00:04 02445.342W 10:12 UTC AUTO SWITCH 00:05 10:12 UTC AUTO SWITCH CH16 IN 10S 00:06 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. 2. AUTO SWITCH CH16 IN 10S KEY>SILENCE 00:07 CH16 IN 10S KEY>SILENCE EXIT> ESC 00:08 KEY>SILENCE EXIT> ESC ENT> ACCEPT 00:09 The radio will automatically select CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press ENT to change to CH16 immediately. Details of the distress call are shown on the screen. Details include the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), also the time and the location (if specified). If the location and time are not specified, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively. 3. Press PTT to establish voice contact. This radio is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the radio transmitting the Distress Call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m (60 ft). 6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Relay An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received. Press any key to cancel the alert. DISTRESS ACK FROM 123456789 00:01 ACK FROM 123456789 8250.178N 00:02 123456789 8250.178N 02445.342W 00:03 Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance For a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) sent from the Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country, your radio automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears. Press PTT to establish voice contact with the Search and Rescue (SAR) authority. The Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country are the only instance allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK). 42 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 6-4 Acknowledgement of an Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR) US models ONLY When an incoming Individual Distress Relay call is received, the alarm sounds and INDIV DISTR RELAY is displayed. 1. 2. 3. 4. Push +/- or 3CH or SCAN or H/L button or rotate the CH knob to stop the alarm Push +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call Press ENT to ACK the call. Or press EXIT to return to standby. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7). INDIV DISTR RELAY 00:00 5529.975N 01218.559E 02:43UTC 00:04 CH16 IN 10S KEY>SILENCE EXIT> ESC 00:08 RELAY 900000000 FLOODING 00:01 01218.559E 02:43UTC AUTO SWITCH 00:05 KEY>SILENCE EXIT> ESC ENT> ACK 00:09 900000000 FLOODING 55'29.975N 00:02 FLOODING 5529.975N 01218.559E 00:03 02:43UTC AUTO SWITCH CH16 IN 10S 00:06 AUTO SWITCH CH16 IN 10S KEY>SILENCE 00:07 Note: These additional information screens are available by rotating the CH knob. 43 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Section 7 - Installation This Lowrance radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geo-
graphic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles. Installation Options There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:
A deck or overhead mounted gimbal installation. The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted. A recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted. Location Requirements Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling. Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:
Is at least 3 (1 m) from the antenna Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the antenna Is at least 1.5 (45 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 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. 44 Side Top 20 20 20 20 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Checklist The following items should be supplied in the box. Check before starting the installation and contact your dealer if an item is missing. Note: An antenna is not provided. Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary. 1. Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio 2. GPS connection cable 3. Two mounting knobs 4. Microphone bulkhead mount 5. 6. 7. 8. Four countersunk self-tapping screws for the mounting gimbal Four flat screws for the mounting gimbal Four spring washers for the mounting gimbal Four plain washers for the mounting gimbal 9. Four nuts for the mounting gimbal 10. Two self-tapping screws for the microphone bulkhead mount 11. Two flat screws for the microphone bulkhead mount 1 12. Two spring washers for the micro-
phone bulkhead mount 13. Two plain washers for the microphone bulkhead mount 14. Two nuts for the microphone bulkhead mount 15. Four M5x32 screws for recessed instal-
lation 16. Four nuts for the recessed installation Not pictured:
Installation template Warranty card DSC Warning label sticker This Operation and Installation manual One 7 Amp spare fuse in case of ac-
cidental reverse of battery polarity Base unit and microphone 3 4 2 16 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 45 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Gimbal Installation 1. Hold the mounting gimbal at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions onto the mounting surface. 2. If you cant reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts, use the self-tapping screws instead of the flat screws shown in the picture. If youre drilling into fibreglass, use a drill bit smaller than 3/16 (5mm) to drill the pilot holes. Otherwise, drill the four screw holes where marked, using a 3/16 (5 mm) drill bit. Drill completely through the mounting surface. 3. Use a Philips screwdriver and the set of four flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to attach the mounting gimbal to the location site. 4. 5. Slide the radio into the mounting gimbal. Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle. Change the Viewing Angle The viewing angle on the gimbal mount has a 20 tilt range. To change the current viewing angle on the gimbal mount:
1. Support the radio, then cautiously loosen the mounting knobs until the radio can be moved. Re-position the radio then tighten the mounting knobs again. 2. Recessed Installation Tape the installation template onto the chosen location site. Cut out the area marked by the solid dark line. (The dashed line indicates the total area 1. 2. 46 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 3. 4. that will be covered by the radio fascia after installation.) Drill the 4 mounting holes. Remove the installation template and slide the radio into the cavity. Screw each M5x32 screw through the screw hole in the mounting bracket, then attach the stopper. If your bulkhead exceeds 0.51 (13 mm), the stopper can be discarded if necessary. 5. Tighten the M5x32 screws until the radio is held firmly against the rear of the bulkhead. Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount 1. Hold the microphone bulkhead mount at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions on the mounting surface. Ensure that the microphone curly cable will comfortably reach this location BEFORE you drill. 2. Drill the two pilot screw holes where marked. 0.96" (24.5 mm)
) m m 2 1
7 4 0
. 0.96" (24.5 mm)
. m m 5 9 2
6 1 1
. 3. Use a short length Philips screwdriver and the
) set of two flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to secure the microphone bulkhead mount at the location site.
. m m 5 9 2
6 1 1
. m m 2 1
7 4 0
. 4. Hang the microphone on its mount. 47 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Fix the DSC label CAUTION A DSC warning label is supplied with US versions of this radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this warning label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label. Connect the Radio Cables The connectors are on the rear of the base unit, as follows:
GPS/COM connector. For connection to GPS device via NMEA (If youre not using this, be sure to put the protective cap securely over the connector to protect it from moisture and dust). GPS/COM cable. For above connector. See the following table for wiring and color codes. Red Power wire. Connect this to the Positive (+) battery terminal. Check that a 7 Amp fuse is installed on this power cable close to the battery. Black Power wire. Connect this to the Negative (-) battery terminal. External Speaker connector. Connect to an external speaker BEFORE powering on the radio. Use a 4 Ohm 4 Watt external speaker. White wire to speaker (+). Bare wire to speaker (-) NOTE: Ensure wires are electrically insulated if not used. ANT. A radio antenna is not supplied. A suitable radio antenna must be mounted and connected before operating this radio. Consult your dealer for advice if necessary. GND. A ground connection is not usually required. 48 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Wiring for GPS/COM connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wire Red Orange White Green Yellow Black Blue Grey Function No connection OUT (+) Program/clone IN (-) IN (+) OUT (-) No connection No connection 8 Grey 5 Yellow 3 White 7 Blue Notes
(Not used)
(To
(Not used)
(From
(From
(Ground)
(Not used)
(Not used)
) 2 Orange 4 Green 1 Bare wire 6 Black Set Up the Radio You cant make any DSC transmissions until youve obtained a user MMSI and entered it into your radio. CAUTION The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling). If you dont have a user MMSI contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If youre unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer. A Group MMSI begins with 0 followed by 8 numeric digits (0xxxxxxxx) A Coast Station MMSI begins with 00 followed by 7 numeric digits. You just need to add the 7 digits and the radio will add the beginning 00 for you Enter Your User MMSI See section 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI). 49 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval The Completed Installation GPS product External speaker External speaker cable Black power cable 12 V DC Battery GPS / COM NMEA connection cable Fuse on Red power cable VHF Antenna Antenna cable Link-5 Base unit with speaker microphone 50 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Appendix A - Technical Specifications LOWRANCE Link-5 GENERAL Power Supply:
Current drain - Transmit Receive Usable channels:
Mode:
PHYSICAL LCD display (viewing):
Contrast control:
Dimming control:
Antenna connector:
Temperature Range:
Waterproof:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Frequency stability:
Frequency control:
GPS/NMEA input:
Comm. port:
DSC:
GPS/NMEA input:
GPS data sentences can be received:
NMEA output:
NMEA output sentences:
13.6V DC. 5 A at 25 W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx Less than 250 mA in standby International, USA, Canada, Weather (country specific) 16K0G3E (FM) / 16K0G2B (DSC) 46 x 26 mm (1.8 x 1.0), matrix FSTN Yes Yes SO-239 (50 ohm)
-20C to +55C (5F to 130F) JIS-7 161(W) x 75(H) x 147(D) mm - without bracket 1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) - without microphone
+/- 10 ppm PLL Yes 4800 baud NMEA 0183 Yes, CLASS-D (Global - separate CH70 receiver built in) Yes RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS Yes DSC ( for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position). FEATURES Flush Mount kit Local/Distant control:
Position polling:
Yes Yes Yes 51 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Group Call:
Call logs:
DSC mode:
Standards:
Channel Naming:
Tri watch:
Favourite channel scan:
All scan:
User programmable MMSI:
MMSI and NAME directory:
TRANSMITTER Frequency:
Output power:
Transmitter protection:
Max Frequency deviation:
Spurious & harmonics:
Modulation distortion:
Yes Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress Class D (Global) with dual receiver (individual CH70) ITU-R M.493-12 (US models), EN 300-338-3 (EU models) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - 20 numbers & group 156.025 - 157.425 MHz 25 W / 1 W selectable Open / short circuit of antenna
+/- 5 kHz better than 0.25 W Less than 4%@ 1 kHz for a +/-3 kHz deviation RECEIVER Frequency:
156.025 - 163.275 MHz 12dB SINAD sensitivity:
0.25 uV (distant) / 0.8 uV (local) 20db SINAD sensitivity:
0.35 uV Adjacent CH selectivity:
more than 70 db Spurious response:
more than 70 db Intermodulation Rejection ratio: more than 68 db Residual Noise level:
Audio output power:
Compass safe distance:
more than -40 db unsquelched 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion) 4 W with 4 ohm external speaker 0.5 m (1.5) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 52 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Appendix B - Troubleshooting 1. The transceiver will not power up. A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver. a. Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections. b. After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse (1 spare fuse is supplied). c. Check the battery voltage. This must be greater than 10.5 V. The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on. 2. The power wires may have been reversed. a. Check that the red wire is connected to the positive battery terminal, and the black wire is connected to the negative battery terminal. 3. The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the engine is running. Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver. a. Re-route the power cables away from the engine. b. Add a noise suppressor to the power cable. c. Use resistive spark plug wires and/or use an alternator whine filter. 4. No sound from the external speaker. a. Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected. b. Check the soldering of the external speaker cable. Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (HI) power is selected. 5. The antenna may be faulty. a. Test the transceiver with a different antenna. b. Have the antenna checked out. 6. Battery symbol is displayed. The power supply is too low or too high. a. Check the battery voltage. This should be at least 10.5 V 0.5 V DC. b. Check the alternator on the vessel. 7. No position information is displayed. The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect. a. Check that the GPS cable is physically connected. b. Check the polarity of the GPS cable. c. Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800 and parity should be set to NONE. 53 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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 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 54 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 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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. 55 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval C-2 USA Channel Chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE 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 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 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 56 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 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes S S S Yes 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 82A Yes U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard 83A U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes 84 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No 84A Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 85 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No 85A Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 86 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No 86A Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 87 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No 87A Public Correspondence, Marine Operator 88 Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes Commercial, Inter-ship Only 88A Special Notes on USA Channel Usage 1 . 2 . 3 . 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.225 157.275 157.275 157.325 157.325 157.375 157.375 157.425 157.425 157.125 157.175 161.825 157.225 161.875 157.275 161.925 157.325 161.975 157.375 162.025 157.425 S S D S D S D S D S D S 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 . 57 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval C-3 CANADA Channel Chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE 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 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 58 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 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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 1 . LOW POWER (1 W) only. 2 . Receive Only. 3 . 4 . 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. 59 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 5 . The letter A illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no A reference for International channels. The letter B is only used for some Canadian Receive only channels. 6 . Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. C-4 US & Canada WEATHER 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 60 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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 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, 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 61 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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. 62 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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 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 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) 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 63 x x x Digital selective calling for distress, safety and calling x x x x x x x x Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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 General remarks to Country Specific table:
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 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. 1 2 64 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval 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. 65 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval D-3 Special Channels 2 RECEIVE
(MHz) 156.000 157.850 161.425 162.150 162.425 155.500 155.525 155.650 155.625 155.775 155.825 161.975 162.025 CH 00 1 M1 M2 31 96H L1 L2 L3 F1 F2 F3 AIS1 AIS2 SEND
(MHz) 156.000 157.425 161.425 157.550 162.425 155.500 155.525 155.650 155.625 155.775 155.825 161.975 162.025 Note:
TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIP SHIP TO SHORE NAME TAG UK Coast Guard Users UK Marina Channel M1 UK Marina Channel M2 INTL, Duplex (Holland) INTL (Belgium) INTL (Skandinavia) INTL (Skandinavia) INTL (Skandinavia not in Denmark) INTL (Skandinavia) INTL (Skandinavia) INTL (Skandinavia) call back AIS1 AIS2 Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No
UK COAST GRD UK MARINA UK MARINA NL MARINA BEL G MARINA LEISURE 1 LEISURE 2 LEISURE3 FISHING 1 FISHING 2 FISHING 3
1. 2. Lightly Shaded Simplex channel CH00 is only available in the UK to Coast Guard users with written authorization. The special channels above maybe fitted to your radio. These are only licensed for use in the country indicated. No attempt should be made to use them in any other country. 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 66 PL - Poland PT - Portugal RO - Romania SK - Slovakia SI - Slovenia ES - Spain SE - Sweden CH - Switzerland TR - Turkey UK - United Kingdom Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval Appendix E - MMSI, FCC and License Information You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your radio before you can use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer. The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling). Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for this radio. You may also need an individual operators license. Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions. To enable the DSC functions in this radio:
Enter your valid MMSI: MENU > DSC SETUP > USER MMSI Ensure DSC is turned ON: MENU > DSC SETUP > DSC FUNC FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the factory customer service department for help. FCC and IC RF Emissions Notice This radio transceiver when transmitting emits Radio Frequency energy. The FCC and IC have developed guidelines for RF exposure safety. The antenna should be mounted in such a way that it maintains a separa-
tion distance as described in the table below from the user or bystanders when transmitting:
Separation distance:
35 inches (89 cm) 25 inches (63 cm) Antenna system gain:
3 dBi 0 dBi 67 Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User GuideDraft - Final approval *
1 0 0
4 4 2 0 1
8 8 9
Printed in China 1177 Draft - Final approval
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| 1 | 2012-07-30 | 156.025 ~ 157.425 | TNB - Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter | Original Equipment |
| app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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| 1 | Effective |
2012-07-30
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| 1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Navico Inc.
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| 1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0013828637
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| 1 | Physical Address |
4500 S. 129th East Avenue
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| 1 |
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134
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| 1 |
United States
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| app s | TCB Information | |||||
| 1 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@timcoengr.com
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| 1 | TCB Scope |
B3: Maritime & Aviation Radio Services equipment in 47 CFR parts 80 & 87
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| app s | FCC ID | |||||
| 1 | Grantee Code |
RAY
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| 1 | Equipment Product Code |
VHFLINK5
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| app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
| 1 | Name |
J******** L********
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| 1 | Title |
VP, Global Quality, Quality assurance
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
+52 6******** Extension:
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| 1 | Fax Number |
+52 6********
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| 1 |
J******@navico.com
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 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) | 01/26/2013 | ||||
| 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) | VHF MOBILE MARINE TRANSCEIVER WITH DSC (CLASS D) | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
| 1 | Firm Name |
Timco Engineering, Inc.
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| 1 | Name |
B******** C********
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
352-4********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
352 4********
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| 1 |
b******@timcoengr.com
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| Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 25 | 2.76 ppm | 16K0G3E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 1 | 2.76 ppm | 16K0G3E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 25 | 2.76 ppm | 16K0G2B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 1 | 2.76 ppm | 16K0G2B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC