Lowrance LVR-850 - Manuals

iv FCC Radio Frequency Compliance Requirements and Warnings When operating your marine radio transceiver, you should know thatthe antenna radiates radio frequency (RF) energy. This radio was de-signed to meet the FCC’s rules and regulations for the maximum per-missible exposure to radio frequency en...

1 Section 1: Installation Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Lowrance LVR 850 DSC VHF Radio. Weknow you’re anxious to try it out, but first, let us explain how thismanual can help you get the most out of your new radio. We have designed this book so you don’t have to read the whole thingfrom ...

2 The remaining auxiliary wires are used for DSC (Digital SelectiveCalling) service, where the radio can exchange latitude and longitudeposition information with a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiverin NMEA 0183 format. Wiring to transmit NMEA information to a GPS receiver. Wiring to receive NM...

3 Install the gimbal bracket, which looks similar to the one pictured here. Place the bracket so the arms slope toward the radio's front. Once a location is determined, use the bracket as a template and markthe mounting holes. Screw the bracket to the mounting surface. Be sureto leave enough slack i...

4 sure your antenna and its installation complies with all local and fed-eral regulations. Never operate your radio unless it is connected to theantenna.The antenna must not exceed an antenna gain of 3 decibels (dB). Theantenna cable requires a PL259 connector, and the cable connects atthe back of t...

5 Section 2: Basic Radio Operation This section addresses the radio’s basic operations, which includesMMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number setup. If you alreadyhave your MMSI number programmed into the radio and have a strongunderstanding of the radio's basic functions, move on to Section ...

8 fire, you could not man the radio and fight the fire at the same time.DSC calling also helps cut back the transmission traffic on Ch. 16, theemergency priority channel. How DSC works A digital selective call uses a digital signal to transmit a pack of infor-mation that can include, the caller’s MM...

9 The figure above illustrates the MMSI number entry of 992344513. If a valid MMSI is already stored in the radio's memory, you will not beable to enter a MMSI number. If a 9-digit MMSI number has not beenprogrammed into the radio, you will not be able to make or receive DSCcalls. To enter your assi...

10 NOTE You need only to modify the big (MMSI) digits. The small digits(character field position of the MMSI digit) will be generated auto-matically. 2. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to enter the first digit of your MMSI number, then press the MEM key to advance to the second digit. The small digit now displays ...

11 call key again and the call is placed again. You can exit the call func-tion at any time by pressing the 16/9 key twice. CAUTION Before transmitting, monitor the selected simplex channel to make sureit is clear. This is a FCC requirement. For more in depth information on placing calls see page 13...

12 the calling vessel’s MMSI matches a number stored in your directory,the number's directory location is shown. If no match is made, the ID ANNUNCIATOR blinks. If you want to respond to the calling vessel, just press the PTT button on the microphone. Press the 16/9 key to ignore the call. See page ...

13 Section 3: Advanced Operation This section will give a more detailed explanation of what your radiocan do. We'll start off with a breakdown of the types of DSC calls theLVR-850 can transmit and receive. That will be followed by a brief de-scription of how to place a non-DSC call. If you are comfo...

15 three seconds. The radio switches to Ch. 16 and a three-second onscreen timer begins to count down in the bottom right corner of thescreen. When it reaches zero, the call is sent out. To stop the call, let goof the DISTRESS key. No message will be sent unless the timer counts down to zero. Press ...

18 1. Select an appropriate communication channel. 2. Tune your radio to Ch. 16 or Ch. 9. Speak slowly and clearly, statingthe name of the vessel you are trying to contact followed by "this is (your ship name and call sign) ." 3. When the other vessel responds, say "go to (the desired ch...

19 Individual Call Reception of an individual DSC call sets up communication on theworking channel requested by the caller. Your radio automaticallytransmits an ACK (Acknowledgement) message back to the calling ra- dio. If the caller's MMSI matches an entry in your directory, its locationwill be dis...

20 Directory The Directory is an organized list of (up to 10) MMSI numbers storedon the DSC calling directory. Storing/Editing MMSI Data To store a new MMSI in an unused location, follow these steps: 1. Press the CALL key to display LAST . Use the ↑ ↓ keys to select DIR . The DIR ANNUNCIATOR blinks....

22 NOTE DSC calls will NOT be received when the radio is receiving orsending out a transmission. During scanning, Ch. 70 is monitoredon an allocated time-slot basis and DSC calls will be received. GPS Operation Your radio is NMEA 0183 compatible, which means it can work with aGPS unit. To be certain...

24 3. Press the Call key and the big digit will blink and the channel willswitch to Ch. 16. Press the CALL key again and the position data will be sent through Ch. 70. After the transmission on Ch. 70, the ID Annun-ciator will flash, indicating it is waiting for an ACK . If an ACK is not received, a...

27 pear on the display. The priority channel is scanned every 2 seconds,even if another channel has a squelch break. When a signal is received on the priority channel, the scan stops andthe radio receives the priority transmission. W X ALERT can be toggled off and on by pressing the WX key . Screen ...

28 Frequency Charts & Usage MARINE VHF CHANNELS Chan U I C S/D Tx Rx Channel Usage 01A X S 156.050 Port operation and commercial. VTS in selected ar-eas. 01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator). 02 X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator). 03A X S 15...

31 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer ofthis product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as aconsumer item for personal, family or household...

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