Page 2 - Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Navico; Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is; models covered in the manual are similar.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; CAUTION
Copyright © 2007 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 thi...
Page 3 - Contents
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 3 Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Your radio has the following features: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Introduction; Your radio has the following features:
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Lowrance handheld marine band VHF radio. Designed for international operation, allows you to transmit and receive on all international channels in the VHF marine band, as assigned by the International U...
Page 5 - Safety and Operational Information; WARNING; Display; Signal Strength indicator
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 5 Safety and Operational Information CAUTION ! ! CAUTION DANGER WARNING Your hand-held marine VHF radio contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-To-Talk (PT T) button is pushed, the radio will transmit a Radio Frequency (RF) signal. ! WARNING Never le...
Page 6 - Function and Location of the Controls
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 6 Antenna PWR/VOL Knob SQL (squelch) Knob Speaker Microphone UP Key SCAN Key DW/TRI Watch Key WX/UIC Key Transmitting LED PTT (Push To Talk) Key LCD Display MEM (Memory) Key Channel 16/9 Key H/L/LOCK Key DOWN Key Function and Location of the Controls
Page 7 - Before Using your Radio; Charging and Installing the Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 7 Before Using your Radio Before using your radio, you should make the following preparations: Carefully inspect the package contents for: the radio, battery pack, antenna, AC/DC wall adapter, cradle charger, wrist strap, belt clip, and this manual (includin...
Page 8 - Installing the Antenna; Installing the antenna:; RED; GREEN
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 8 2. Installing the Antenna You will need to make sure that the flexible antenna is attached to the radio. Ensure the radio is turned OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected. Installing the antenna: Rotate the antenna clockwise to fasten securely to th...
Page 9 - Installing the Belt Clip; Using Your Radio; To turn on the radio:
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 9 3. Installing the Belt Clip The belt clip supplied with your radio allows you to attach the radio to your belt. To install the belt clip: slide the belt clip to the back of your radio, make sure that the fitting Groove is aligned. Using Your Radio You shou...
Page 10 - Adjusting Squelch; To transmit and receive:; Selecting Channels
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 10 2. Adjusting Squelch Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise between transmissions, and allows silent operation of the radio until a transmission is received. If Squelch is set too high, only the strongest transmissions can be heard, and ...
Page 11 - To select a channel:; Locking the Keypad; To lock and unlock the keypad:
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 11 To select a channel: Use or (UP/DOWN) key to find a channel. Stop when you find the desired channel. NOTE: Not all channel numbers are available in INT bands, see marine Channel charts at the back of this manual. 6. Selecting High/Low Power You must press...
Page 12 - Accessing Channels Saved to Memory; To access saved channels:
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 12 9. Accessing Channels Saved to Memory Once channels have been saved, you can easily access them by pressing the MEM key. In Memory mode, only the channels saved in memory will be accessible using the Up or Down Channel keys. To access saved channels: 1. P...
Page 13 - Using the WATCH Modes; To activate and terminate Dual Watch mode:
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 13 11. Using the WATCH Modes This radio is equipped with two types of monitor modes: Dual Watch and Tri Watch. Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 alternately. To activate and terminate Dual Watch mode: 1. Press and release DW/TRI ...
Page 14 - Weather Alert Operation; Maintenance
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 14 13. Weather Alert Operation Your radio has the ability to watch the designated NOAA weather channel for storm alerts. To activate, select the Wx channel to monitor by short press the WX/UIC key and then UP or DOWN . Press and hold the WX/UIC key for 3 sec...
Page 15 - Technical Specifications; 0 NOAA Weather Channels; TRANSMITTER
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 15 Technical Specifications Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All U.S., Canadian and International Channels 10 NOAA Weather Channels Channels Frequency Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 16 - Frequency Charts; International Marine Channels
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 16 Frequency Charts International Marine Channels CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMARK (MHz) (MHz) TO TO SHIP SHORE 01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes 02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes 03 156.150 160.750 D Public Corresp...
Page 17 - Special Notes on International Channel Usage
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 17 66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operations No Yes 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes No 68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No 69 156.475 156.475 S Port Operations Yes Yes 71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes 72 156...
Page 18 - USA Marine Channels
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 18 USA Marine Channels CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMARK (MHz) (MHz) TO TO SHIP SHORE 01A 156.050 156.050 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes 03A 156.150 156.150 S US Government, Coastguard Yes Yes 4 05A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations,...
Page 19 - Special Notes on USA Channel Usage
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 19 Special Notes on USA Channel Usage 1 . LOW POWER (1 W) only. 2 . Receive Only. 3 . LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down PT T, then holding down the H/L key. HI is indicated in the display. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge com...
Page 20 - Canadian Marine Channels
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 20 Canadian Marine Channels CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMARK (MHz) (MHz) TO TO SHIP SHORE 01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes 02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes 03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes 04A 156...
Page 21 - Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 21 64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Yes Yes 4 65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes 66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes 1 1W only 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Yes No 68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operat...
Page 22 - WEATHER Channels; CH
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 22 WEATHER Channels CH RX TRAFFIC TYPE NAME REMARK (MHz) WX01 162.550 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only WX02 162.400 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only WX03 162.475 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only WX04 162.425 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only W...
Page 23 - FCC Compliance; Marine VHF Radio use on Land:
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 23 We recommend you record your radio’s serial number here. This number is on the radio rear panel, underneath the battery pack: Serial Number: Date Purchased: FCC Compliance Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas...
Page 24 - NAVICO
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 24 NAVICO FULL TWO-YEAR LOWRANCE VHF WARRANTY “We,” “our,” or “us” refers to NAVICO, the manufacturer of this LOWRANCE VHF product. “You” or “your” refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use...
Page 25 - ...outside Canada and the USA:
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 25 … in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance replacement parts. If you’re in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Dep...
Page 26 - Accessory Ordering Information for all countries; directory for listings.; Shipping Information
Lowrance LHR-20/22 Operation Instructions 26 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories, please contact:1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be ...
