Page 2 - In accordance with EU regulations, DSC is not available in Europe.; Lowrance Electronics; Important safety information; Please read carefully before installation and use.; DANGER
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Page 3 - Contents
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 3 Contents Safety and Operational Information ................................................................6 Section 1 - General Information ........................................................................8 Section 2 - Controls and...
Page 6 - Special Channels; Safety and Operational Information; WARNING; ated in hot weather can damage the electronics.; CAUTION
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 6 Appendix B - Frequency Charts .......................................................................66 International Marine Channels .............................................................................................................
Page 7 - FCC Statement; inches from any part of the body during transmission.; IMPORTANT; proper radio installation and usage practices.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 7 FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the 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...
Page 8 - Section 1 - General Information
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 8 Section 1 - General Information Congratulations on your purchase of this handheld VHF marine radio LHR-80, designed and built using superior technology and craftsmanship. It provides the following useful features: Adjustable contrast settin...
Page 9 - Section 2 - Controls and Keys
LHR-80 MARINE VHF P WATERPROOF HI/LO Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 9 Section 2 - Controls and Keys Speaker CALL/MENU Mic WX/NAV HI/LO/GPS Low battery indicator Favourite channels: 1, 2 or 3 Speaker/Mic jack Channel Vol + and Vol - GPS Antenna Right - key CH / SQ / POWER/K...
Page 10 - VOL
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 10 2-1 Keys/Controls & Functions PWR On/Off & KEYLOCK To turn the unit on and off, press and hold down PWR / (red key) for more than 2 seconds and release. The keylock, locks and unlocks keypad. Press PWR / (red key) for 1 second and ...
Page 11 - CH
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 11 Press and hold down SCAN for more than 2 seconds 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 “R” appears on the screen. If the signal ceases ...
Page 12 - PTT; Push To Talk. Push to start the transmitting; Do not incinerate or expose to fire.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 12 The channel is used mostly for weather. Press again to return to your previous mode. Hold down WX/NAV for more than 3 seconds to enter Navigation mode Bearing, Distance and cross track error from the last select Way Point will display on t...
Page 13 - Section 3 - VHF Radio Operation; -1 Batteries and Charger
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Op 13 Section 3 - VHF Radio Operation 3-1 Batteries and Charger The radio is shipped with a sealed Li-Polymer battery pack that is rechargeable. WARNING The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack provided. DO NOT charge any ot...
Page 14 - the charging current.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 14 Plug in the AC/DC wall charger- check the voltage is correct for your wall charger. 1. Connect the charging wire into the charging socket on the cradle charger. 2. Insert the entire radio or the separated battery pack into the cradle charg...
Page 15 - Wire Color; Red; -1-4 Mounting Battery Charger to flat surface; a clockwise motion until firmly locked into place.; -1-5 Mounting Battery Charger and bracket onto wall; motion until firmly locked into place.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 15 This radio supports NMEA0183 for outputting the GPS signal. You can use the GPS connector to connect the radio and some GPS navigation receiver, such as chart plotter. Insert one single port of the GPS connector cord into the NMEA socket o...
Page 16 - To remove battery from unit:; -2 Installing the Belt Clip
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 16 To remove battery from unit: Slide the two levers (simultaneously) in a downward motion. 1. Remove battery. 2. 3-2 Installing the Belt Clip The fitted buckle (2) allows you to attach the radio to the belt clip, so you can carry it. 1. The ...
Page 17 - -3 Installing and Removing the Antenna; OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected.; Installing the antenna:
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 17 3-3 Installing and Removing the Antenna Make sure that the flexible antenna is attached to the radio. Ensure that the radio is turned OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected. Installing the antenna: 1. Screw the antenna in a clockwis...
Page 18 - Press the PWR/ key can turn on the backlight at anytime.; -5 Adjusting the Squelch level
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 18 3-4 Power On/Off You can turn on the unit by pressing PWR/ switch (on the top side of radio) until the screen and backlight are on. You can also adjust the volume to a comfortable level, by pressing the VOL / keys on the side of unit. Note...
Page 19 - -7 Channel selection
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 19 3-7 Channel selection To manually select a channel, press CH to increase, or press CH to decrease the chan-nel number. Communication channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. For more detailed channel chart information, refer to App...
Page 20 - For clear and audible transmission:; -9 Dual Watch Operation; -10-1 Add a favorite channel for the first time
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 20 Note: Some channels are for low power only. Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission. For clear and audible transmission: Pause for a few seconds after pressing PTT. • Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from your mouth a...
Page 21 - All Scan; -12 Navigation Mode; PTT – return to normal mode and TX.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 21 3-11 Scan Operation Scanning is an effective way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency ranger. All Scan All channels in the set are scanned sequentially, in repeated cycles (CH16 is checked every 1.5 seconds). 01 02 03 16 04 88 3...
Page 22 - DOCK 1 PARK 1
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 22 NAV – return to normal mode • GO – Reset the cross track error (XTE) • SQL • – Go to WP select Mode SQL • – Go to Plotter Mode Other key – error beep • 3-13 WP Select Mode WP LIST 13CAMP 1 MOB 1 CAMP 2 MOB 2 CAMP 3 MOB 3 DOCK 1 PARK 1 DOCK...
Page 23 - -15 GPS Satellite Mode
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 23 SQL • Go to WP select Mode PTT Return to normal mode and TX. • 16/9 Return to normal mode and go to 16/9 • NAV Go to normal mode • Other key Error beep • 3-15 GPS Satellite Mode Press and hold the HI/LO/ key to enter GPS satellite mode. Du...
Page 24 - Section 4 - Advanced Operation; How to Display and Navigate Menus
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 24 Section 4 - Advanced Operation How to Display and Navigate Menus Hold down CALL / MENU key to enter in menu (US only); or press MENU key to enter 1. setup mode (EU only). Press CH 2. / to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is pos...
Page 30 - The cursor is at GO. Move the cursor to delete and push ENTER.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 30 4-2-3 Delete a waypoint FISH 2 GO WP EDIT >DELETE MENU SELECT >WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT LAMP WAYPOINT >WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP WP LIST NEW WP FISH 1 >FISH 2 DELETE FISH 2 >YES NO WP LIST NEW WP FISH 1 >HOME Hold down CALL MENU ...
Page 31 - -3 Backlight Adjustment; Select BACKLIGHT and press ENTER. There are 8 contrast levels.; -5 Contrast Adjustment; the darker LCD screen.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 31 4-3 Backlight Adjustment Select BACKLIGHT and press ENTER. There are 8 contrast levels. 1. SQ 2. / to adjust the setting. Press ENTER to confirm the setting and return to the MENU SELECT. MENU SELECT WAYPOINT >BACKLIGHT LAMP BACKLIGHT L...
Page 32 - MANUAL LL
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 32 4-6 GPS/DATA You can use the GPS/DATA menu to: manually enter your position data, • manually enter the time data, • show or hide your position, • show or hide the time; and • offset the UTC time to show your local time. • Format the time d...
Page 35 - Move the cursor to SETTING and press ENTER.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 35 Z A B C D F G H I N O P Q R S T U W E STANDARD TIME ZONES Corrected to February 2008 Zone boundaries are approx mate Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), usually one hour in advance of Standard Time, is kept in some places Map outline © Mou...
Page 36 - Move the cursor to SETTING and push ENTER.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 36 4-6-6 Settings: COG/SOG (Course & speed display options) If your position and time data is being updated, you can use COG/SOG to choose whether to show or hide your course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the scree...
Page 37 - True is the default.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 37 4-6-8 Turn GPS ENABLE on/off SETTING COG/SOG GPS ALERT >GPS ENABLED GPS ENABLED >ON OFF In radio set-up menu, select GPS/DATA then SETTING, next GPS ENABLED. 1. Select ON/OFF as desired, in this example, ON has been selected, so the ...
Page 44 - Select DSC SETUP, then select INDIV REPLY.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 44 EILEEN 053421608 EDIT >DELETE DELETE GROUP EILEEN >YES NO GROUP SETUP MANUAL SAILING FISHING 2 4-8-3 Response to Individual Calls You can respond to an incoming call with either: an automatic response or, with a manual response. An a...
Page 45 - The submenu is used to adjust settings for the ATIS function.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 45 Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY. Then press ENTER, the MANUAL, AUTO, OFF appear on 1. the screen. Select your response and press ENTER to confirm and return to the menu manual. 2. DSC SETUP INDIV REPLY DSC SELECT >LL REPLY LL REPLY >...
Page 47 - Select your desired and press ENTER to confirm.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 47 4-11 Track Log Set the distance internal to 25m, 50m, or 100m for recording the track points when driving. MENU SELECT DSC SETUP GET BUDDY >TRACK LOG TRACK LOG 25M >50M 100M 1. Select TRACK LOG, then press ENTER, the 25m, 50m, 100m a...
Page 48 - with a DSC transceiver.; Contact your local dealer.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 48 Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls (US only) 5-1 What is DSC? Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call. It has been assigned by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an int...
Page 49 - Note: Only 4 calls can be shown at any one time on the screen.; Call Type
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 49 WARNING This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore – based VHF ...
Page 51 - -3 Send a Group Call
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 51 If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, try making the call 6. again. 5-3 Send a Group Call You should have already stored the GROUP MMSI before making the call. Group calls are always sent with ROUTINE ...
Page 52 - -5 Reply to a call in your Call Log
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 52 Press CALL/MENU to show the DSC CALL menu. 1. The cursor is at LAST CALL Move the cursor to ALL SHIPS and press ENTER. 2. The ALL SHIPS priority is set automatically to ROUTINE but there are 3 priority levels 3. available: URGENCY: when a ...
Page 53 - -6 Reply to a call in your Distress Log
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 53 (Optional) If you want to save this log entry in your BUDDY LIST, move the cursor to 4. MMSI then press ENTER and enter a buddy name. The MMSI is automatically displayed. The cursor is at CALL BACK. Press ENTER. 5. Select the working chann...
Page 54 - -7 Reply to the Last Call
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 54 The cursor is at CALL BACK. Press ENTER. 4. Select the working channel and press ENTER. 5. Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a coast station, the...
Page 55 - press ENTER. Select Yes and press ENTER to confirm your choice.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 55 5-8 Request the LL position of a buddy (LL Request) SAM LL REQUEST CALLIN G . . . DSC CALL CALL LOG DIST LOG > LL REQUEST LL REQUEST > SAM VHF7200 BUDDY #3 SAM LL REQUEST>SEND? SAM LL REQUEST WAITING ACK Press CALL/MENU to enter D...
Page 56 - Select ADD NEW to show your buddy list.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 56 Select ADD NEW to show your buddy list. 3. Select the target buddy then press ENTER to add that buddy to the track list. 4. 5-9-2 Select your want track’s buddy Select your buddy as follows: SET BUDDY KATHY > ON OFF DSC CALL DIST LOG LL...
Page 57 - -10 Receive an All Ships call; friendly two-tone cycle indicates a ROUTINE call.; -11 Receive a Group call; always has ROUTINE priority.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 57 As soon as you start tracking, an LL Request is sent immediately on CH70 and your radio; and it waits for acknowledgement of the (first) buddy’s LL position to be displayed on your radio screen. Each of the selected buddies is polled for t...
Page 58 - -12 Reply to an LL position request; -12-2 Automatically reply to an LL position request; POSITION REQ
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 58 Press any button to cancel the call alert. No acknowledgement is required. The radio 2. automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming GROUP call. The group name is shown on the screen. If the radio recognizes the GROUP MMSI ...
Page 59 - -12-3 Do not reply to an LL position request; -13 Receive an individual call; ROUTINE; -14 Receive a Polled Position Call; POSITION ACK
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 59 5-12-3 Do not reply to an LL position request POSITION REQ 123451234 LL REPLY OFF ESC->EXIT When the radio receives an LL position request, it will beep to alert you. The LCD screen will display, the position request, and the caller’s M...
Page 60 - -1 Send a Distress Call; HOLD DISTRESS; that best describes your situation, and then press ENT:
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 60 Section 6 - Distress Calls (US only) Note: You must have entered a valid user MMSI to send and receive DSC DISTRESS calls. 6-1 Send a Distress Call DISTRESS CALL >UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING DISTRESS CALL >UNDEFINED HOLD DISTRESS 3 SECON...
Page 61 - -2 Receive a Distress Call; -3 Receive a Distress Relay Call; DISTRESS
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 61 6-2 Receive a Distress Call 123456789 DISTRESS FLOODING ESC -> EXIT 123456789 10:34 UTC 82 0 50.003’N 27 0 45.543’W An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key to cancel the 1. alert. You do not need to s...
Page 62 - EXIT; When the radio picks up an incoming distress acknowledgement:
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 62 6-4 Receive Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) DISTRESS ACK FROM 12341234 ESC > EXIT SINKING 654365436 39° 27.021’N 135° 12.011’W When the radio picks up an incoming distress acknowledgement: The radio beeps loudly for two minutes,...
Page 64 - Appendix A - Technical Specifications
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 64 Appendix A - Technical Specifications Lowrance LHR80US & LHR-80EU A-1 General: Waterproof Floating and totally submersible to JIS-7 Channels All US, Canadian and International Channels 10 NOAA Weather Channels Frequency Range Transmit ...
Page 66 - Appendix B - Frequency Charts; International Marine Channels
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 66 Appendix B - Frequency Charts International Marine Channels CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIP SHIP TO SHORE NAME TAG REMARK 01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspon...
Page 67 - Special Notes on International Channel Usage; This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 67 Special Notes on International Channel Usage 1 . LOW POWER (1W ) only. 2 . LOW POWER (1W ) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications. 3 . Channel 70 is d...
Page 68 - USA Channel Chart
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 68 USA Channel Chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIP SHIP TO SHORE NAME TAG REMARK 01A 156.050 156.050 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS 03A 156.150 156.150 S US Government, Coast Guard Yes Yes UNA...
Page 69 - Special Notes on USA Channel Usage; Guard. Not for use by the general public.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 69 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 H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications. 4 . Light...
Page 70 - CANADA Channel Chart
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 70 CANADA Channel Chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIP SHIP TO SHORE NAME TAG REMARK 01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 03 156.150 160.7...
Page 71 - Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage; Canadian Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 71 Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage 1 . LOW POWER (1 W ) only. 2 . Receive Only. 3 . LOW POWER (1 W ) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications. 4 . Li...
Page 72 - WEATHER Channels
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 72 WEATHER Channels CH RX (MHz) TRAFFIC TYPE NAME REMARK 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 N...
Page 73 - Appendix C - EU Inland Waterway Channels; Country Specific table
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 73 Appendix C - EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific table For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities. CH SPECIFIC FOOTNOTES TRANSMITTING FREQUENCY (MHZ) SHIP-TO-SHIP SHIP-TO PORT NAUTICAL INF...
Page 74 - General remarks to Country Specific table:
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 74 General remarks to Country Specific table: 1 The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical information may also be used for vessel traffic -sys tems by traffic centres. 2 In some countries, frequencies certain channels are ...
Page 75 - Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table:; force of this Arrangement.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 75 Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table: a. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel. b. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350. c. In the ...
Page 76 - with written authorization.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 76 Note: Lightly Shaded Simplex channel CH00 is only available in the UK to Coast Guard users 1. with written authorization. The special channels above maybe fitted to your radio. These are only licensed for use in 2. the country indicated. N...
Page 77 - Navico Full Two-Year Lowrance VHF Warranty
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 77 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 ...
Page 78 - How to Obtain Service; In the USA
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 78 How to Obtain Service In the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Low-rance replacement parts. If you’re in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please cont...
Page 79 - Accessory Ordering Information for all countries; To order Lowrance accessories, please contact:; Shipping Information; Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit.
Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions 79 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories, please contact: Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle 1. marine electronic equipment or other consumer elect...
