Page 2 - Important safety information; Please read carefully before installation and use.; DANGER
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Page 3 - Contents
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 3 Contents Section 1 - General Information .........................................................................................7 1-1 Featurtes .................................................................................................................
Page 7 - General Information
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 7 General Information Section 2 - 1-1 Featurtes Congratulations on your purchase of a Lowrance LVR-880US or LVR-880EU marine band VHF radio. Both models provide you with the following useful features: Prominent channel display • Adjustable contrast settings ...
Page 8 - -2 LCD Symbols and Meanings; Symbol; DISTRESS
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 8 NMEA0183 for GPS, Distress and Polling calls • NMEA2000 connectivity • DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101 standards. LVR-880US only • DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets EC Class D standards. LVR-880EU only • 10 we...
Page 10 - -4 How to put the radio into MENU mode
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 10 1-3 Beep tones & call alerts Error 2 short beeps • Acknowledge 1 long beep • Alarm Two-tone ring • (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) LL position call alert Friendly 5-tone ring sequence • (press any key to cancel) WX alert / SAME al...
Page 11 - The Radio Keys; Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal.; Scroll through menus
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 11 The Radio Keys Section 3 - All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not avail-able, depending on your Lowrance VHF radio model. 2-1 VOL - Volume and Power Turn clockwise to power on. After displaying the startu...
Page 12 - on Hi power. Press again to return to your original channel.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 12 2-5 PUSH TO SELECT (ENT) When you are in MENU mode, push the center of the Channel Select knob to ENTER your choice or setting. This is referred to throughout the manual as “press ENT”. 2-6 16/9 - Priority channel (LVR-880US only) Also on the microphone. ...
Page 13 - Hold down IC for about 3 seconds to enter HAILER mode. Press ENT.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 13 2-9 IC (HAILER mode) HAILER PA FOG PA LISTEN PA HAIL VOL LO HI Hold down IC for about 3 seconds to enter HAILER mode. Press ENT. 1. Press PTT to talk through the hailer. Turn the Channel Select knob OR press + or – to 2. change the volume.Release PTT to L...
Page 14 - error are shown on the bottom line of the LCD.; Man Overboard; You will see the following sequence of LCDs:
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 14 2-11 NAV (Show Waypoint) If a waypoint is already selected, the bearing and distance to the waypoint and the cross track error are shown on the bottom line of the LCD. Hold down NAV to enter NAVIGATION mode and show these details: To quit NAVIGATION mode,...
Page 15 - shown on the bottom line of the LCD.; Quit a menu; This works only when you have saved one or more favorite channels.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 15 shown on the bottom line of the LCD. To cancel MOB, select another waypoint. 2-14 MOB (Temporary Waypoint) To mark your current position as a temporary waypoint, hold down MOB and release the key before the 3 second countdown ends. You will see the follow...
Page 16 - To delete
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 16 If you try and add another favorite channel, a warning message asks if you want to overwrite CH3. Press ENT to confirm. To delete a favorite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH. A message asks if you want to delete that favorite channel. Selec...
Page 17 - Press 16 OR 16/9 to listen to the priority channel.; Weather channel; Press WX again to return to the most recent channel.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 17 With any of your three favorite channels selected (by pressing the 3CH key) hold down SCAN to start all 3CH scanning. Press SCAN again to stop at the broadcast channel OR press EXIT to quit 3CH SCAN and return automatically to the previous broadcast chann...
Page 18 - Make DSC calls; Press to enter the DSC CALL menu and make DSC calls.; Enter MENU mode; You must release PTT to receive a signal.; Transmission power (Located on the microphone)
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 18 2-22 CALL MENU Make DSC calls Press to enter the DSC CALL menu and make DSC calls. Enter MENU mode Hold down for about 3 seconds to show the radio MENU so that you can customize your radio, enter categories, and enter alphanumeric data. 2-23 PTT Press To ...
Page 19 - Radio MENU SELECT Options
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 19 Radio MENU SELECT Options Section 4 - Hold down CALL MENU for about 3 seconds to access any of the following radio MENU SELECT options. Menu options shown inside the gray boxes are explained in this chapter. WAYPOINT Section 3-1 BACKLIGHT Section 3-2 BUDD...
Page 20 - Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 20 3-1 Manage your Waypoints List (WAYPOINT) You can store a maximum of 200 waypoints with their LL positions. When your waypoint list is full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing entry. Each waypoint name can have a maximum of 6 a...
Page 22 - A valid GPS signal must be received to see this selection.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 22 Tip: If you are in the NAV big number screen, just turn the Channel Select knob to immedi- ately access the Waypoint List. Select the new waypoint and press ENT. 3-1-4 Go to Nearest Waypoint (NEAREST WP) MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST WAYPOINT ...
Page 23 - -1-6 Send Waypoint Data to a Chartplotter; Select the temporary waypoint to edit then select TEMP EDIT.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 23 3-1-6 Send Waypoint Data to a Chartplotter You can send waypoint data over NMEA2000 to a compatible chartplotter. MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP TEMP TEMP2 WPT DELETE TX WPT DATA Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. Your wa...
Page 24 - There are 8 levels of backlight. Level 8 is the brightest.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 24 3-2 Set the Backlighting Level (BACKLIGHT) There are 8 levels of backlight. Level 8 is the brightest. MENU SELECT WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST BACKLIGHT LO HI PRESS ENT Select BACKLIGHT. 1. Select a comfortable backlight level using the Channel Select kn...
Page 26 - There are 8 levels of contrast.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 26 3-4-1 Set Distance Sensitivity MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST SENSITIVITY DISTANT LOCAL Select LOCAL/DIST then select DISTANT. 1. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is 2. displayed again. 3-4-...
Page 27 - position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 27 position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option. This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted. If GPS data is NOT available for some reason, the NO GPS alert will sound for 5 seconds (or until...
Page 28 - Work out the time difference between UTC and your local time.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 28 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 approximate Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), usually one hour in advance of Standard Time, is kept in some places Map outline © Mountain High Maps ...
Page 29 - LCD no longer shows the time.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 29 3-6-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLY) If your vessel position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the time on the LCD. MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST GPS/DATA GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING SETTING TIME OFF...
Page 30 - LCD shows the bearing and speed.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 30 3-6-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG) If your vessel position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide your course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the LCD. MENU SELECT LOCAL...
Page 31 - Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 31 3-7 GPS Simulator (GPS SIM) The GPS simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned ON or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. ( The GPS simulator will not operate if a GPS signal is received.) However, if you want to test it, tu...
Page 33 - Select RADIO SETUP then UIC.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 33 RADIO SETUP UIC CH NAME RING VOLUME UIC USA INT L CANADA Select RADIO SETUP then UIC. 1. Select the desired channel bank then press ENT. 2. 4-2 Channel Names (CH NAME) The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags. CH NAME gives...
Page 34 - Select RADIO SETUP then RING VOLUME.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 34 4-3 Ring Volume (RING VOLUME) The radio sounds the friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC call. You can change the volume level. RADIO SETUP UIC CH NAME RING VOLUME RING VOLUME HIGH LOW Select RADIO SETUP then RING VOLUME. 1. Select HIGH ...
Page 35 - Select RADIO SETUP then INT SPEAKER.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 35 RADIO SETUP KEY BEEP UNITS INT SPEAKER INT SPEAKER ON OFF Select RADIO SETUP then INT SPEAKER. 1. Select ON or OFF then press ENT to enable the desired setting and return to the menu. 2. 4-7 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) LVR-880US only. If you are...
Page 36 - Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 36 4-8-1 TONE ALERT LVR-880US only. If TONE ALERT is ON and an alert tone of 1050 Hz is broadcast from the NOAA weather station, the weather alert is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to cancel the alarm and to hear the weather aler...
Page 38 - Repeat if necessary to enter a maximum of 10 SAME codes.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 38 Select NEW CODE. 3. Enter the new SAME code along the dashed line, one number at a time. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press – until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entr...
Page 40 - WARNING
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 40 DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) Section 6 - WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into the radio before these DSC functions can be used. See Section 5-1 for instructions on entering your USER MMSI. Hold down CALL MENU for about 3 seconds to access any of t...
Page 41 - enter your user MMSI.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 41 5-1 Enter or Check Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) This is a ONCE-ONLY operation. You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions. You can display and read your user MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MM...
Page 42 - -2 Maintain Your Groups; Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 42 5-2 Maintain Your Groups 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. 5-2-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI...
Page 43 - group list is displayed again.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 43 group list is displayed again. Edit the group name OR to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor 4. moves to the MMSI line.When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) until a new LCD appears. 5. Press ENT to store the chan...
Page 44 - Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 44 DSC SETUP USER MMSI GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI INPUT ATIS MMSI9 ATIS MMSI 9987654321 STORE CANCEL ATIS MMSI INPUT AGAIN9 ATIS MMSI 9987654321 STORE CANCEL Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI. 1. If you have already entered your ATIS MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. I...
Page 45 - Select DSC SETUP then DSC SELECT.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 45 It is not possible to have both DSC ON and ATIS ON simultaneously. When you enable one, the other will turn OFF. If DSC and ATIS are both OFF, DSC will have to be switched ON for normal DSC operation. 5-6 Enable DSC Functionality (DSC SELECT) DSC function...
Page 46 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls; -2 Sending DSC Calls; You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 46 Sending and Receiving DSC Calls Section 7 - WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1. 6-1 What is DSC? DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF,...
Page 47 - Select DSC CALL then INDIVIDUAL.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 47 6-3 Send an Individual Call to a Buddy (INDIVIDUAL) DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY INDIVIDUAL MANUAL NEW MERMAID IV SEAROSE MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND? MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING... MERMAID IV INDI...
Page 49 - URGENCY
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 49 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 channel is selected automatically. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. 4. The Tx symbo...
Page 50 - When the call log is full, the oldest entry is overwritten.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 50 6-9 Send Using the Call Log (CALL LOG) The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you can call any of them again quickly. When the call log is full, the oldest entry is overwritten. DSC CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS CA...
Page 51 - Select DSC CALL then DIST LOG.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 51 Select DSC CALL then DIST LOG. 1. The most recently received Distress Call is the first entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select 2. the entry that you want to call and press ENT. The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds: t...
Page 54 - Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY.; -15 Receiving DSC Calls
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 54 6-14-3 Add or Delete a Buddy on Your Tr ack List (TRACKLIST) DSC CALL DIST LOG LL REPLY TRACK BUDDY TRACK BUDDY START TRACK SET BUDDY TRACKLIST TRACKLIST ADD NEW SEAROSE ADD NEW MERMAID IV SEASPRAY TRACKLIST ADD NEW MERMAID IV SEAROSE Select DSC CALL then...
Page 56 - Wh; hannel for an announcement from the calling vessel.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 56 6-18 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) RCV:GROUP GP:012345678 987654444 EXIT- ESC Wh 1. en you receive notification of a GROUP call, press any key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call. The priority ...
Page 57 - DISTRESS Calls; -1 Sending a Distress Call; Open the red cover labeled DISTRESS.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 57 DISTRESS Calls Section 8 - WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1. 7-1 Sending a Distress Call DISTRES CALL UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING DISTRES CALL UNDEFINED HOLD DISTRES 3 SECONDS.. ...
Page 58 - screen. Press PTT to establish voice contact.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 58 7-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) 123456789 12:45 UTC82 50.1234 N127 45.1425 W 123456789 DISTRESS FLOODING EXIT- ESC An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key to cancel the 1. alert. You do not need to send an ack...
Page 59 - Appendix A - Technical Specifications
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 59 Appendix A - Technical Specifications LOWRANCE LVR-880US & LVR-880EU A-1 GENERAL Frequency Range: Transmit 156.025 to 157.425 MHz LVR-880US 156.050 to 162.425 MHz LVR-880EU Receive 156.025 to 163.275 MHz LVR-880US 156.050 to 162.425 MHz LVR-880EU Osci...
Page 60 - A-5 FM STEREO RECEIVER; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 60 Audio Output Power at THD 10%: 2 W (with 8 Ohms) 4 W (with 4 Ohms external speaker) Current Drain At: Max Audio Power ≤1.5 A Stand-By ≤0.25 A A-4 TRANSMITTER RF Power: Hi 23 W Lo 0.8 W Maximum Deviation ± 5 KHz Modulation Distortion ±3KHz ≤7% Audio Respon...
Page 61 - Appendix B - Troubleshooting; The transceiver will not power up.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 61 Appendix B - Troubleshooting The transceiver will not power up. 1. A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver. Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections. a) After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse....
Page 62 - The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect:
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 62 7. GPS alarm sounds and LCD shows: Please check GPS link! The NO GPS symbol is shown. GPS data has been lost. This sequence will repeat every 4 hours until GPS data from an opera-tional GPS receiver is available. The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS settin...
Page 63 - Appendix C - VHF Marine Channel Charts; C-1 International Channel Chart
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 63 Appendix C - VHF Marine Channel Charts C-1 International 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...
Page 64 - Special Notes on International Channel Usage; This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 64 62 156.125 160.725 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 63 156.175 160.775 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 65 156.275 160.875 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operations...
Page 65 - C-2 USA Channel Chart
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 65 C-2 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 UNAUTHORIZED 4 ...
Page 66 - Special Notes on USA Channel Usage; Guard. Not for use by the general public.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 66 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with Power-up Yes No BRIDGE COM 3 1W 68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP 69 156.475 156.475 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE 70 156.525 156.525 Digital...
Page 67 - C-3 CANADA Channel Chart
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 67 C-3 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 03 156.150 160.750 D Public ...
Page 68 - Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage; Canadian Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 68 62A 156.125 156.125 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG 64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 4 65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operati...
Page 69 - Canadian “Receive only” channels.; CH
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 69 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 Canad...
Page 72 - Appendix D - EU Inland Waterway Channels; Country Specific table
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 72 Appendix D - EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific table For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities. CH SPECIFIC FOOT- NOTES TRANSMITTING FREQUENCY (MHZ) SHIP-TO-SHIP SHIP-TO PORT NAUTICAL INFORMATION SHIP ...
Page 73 - General remarks to Country Specific table:
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 73 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 used for an othe...
Page 74 - Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table:; force of this Arrangement.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 74 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 Netherlands, thi...
Page 75 - D-1 Special Channels; Appendix E - MMSI and License Information; munications authorities before operating DSC functions.
Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 75 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. No attempt should ...
