User manual LOWRANCE LVR-850

[. . . ] 988-0158-001 www. lowrance. com DSC VHF Marine Radio LVR-850 Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance. 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. All screens in this manual are simulated. For free owner's manuals and the most current information on this product, its operation and accessories, visit our web site: www. lowrance. com Lowrance Electronics Inc. [. . . ] You can exit the call function at any time by pressing the 16/9 key twice. CAUTION Before transmitting, monitor the selected simplex channel to make sure it is clear. This is a FCC requirement. NEW and ID will blink MMSI Digit Digit number Ch. 8 is simplex working channel For more in depth information on placing calls see page 13. To place a non-DSC call: When making a non-DSC call, you'll have to switch to a communication channel after making initial contact, so be sure to select a channel authorized for the type of communication you desire. Speak slowly and clearly, stating the 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 channel number) over. " 4. After you are sure it is clear, call out to the other vessel, stating the vessel's name, followed by "this is (your ship name and call sign). " Receiving a Call Reception of an individual call automatically establishes communication on the working channel requested by the caller. Your radio transmits an ACK (Acknowledgement) message back to the calling radio. If 11 the calling vessel's MMSI matches a number stored in your directory, the number's directory location is shown. If you want to respond to the calling vessel, just press the PTT button on the microphone. See page 18 to get more detailed information on call reception. 12 Section 3: Advanced Operation This section will give a more detailed explanation of what your radio can do. We'll start off with a breakdown of the types of DSC calls the LVR-850 can transmit and receive. That will be followed by a brief description of how to place a non-DSC call. If you are comfortable with your knowledge regarding transmission and reception of calls, skip ahead to page 20 to see how to set up a MMSI Directory. On page 27, there is information on the radio's weather function. Calls Transmission The five DSC calling modes are: 1. Distress Call: executes an emergency call to Coast Guard and other ships in range of you. Press CALL then use the keys to scroll through the four choices (DISTRESS CALL is a separate function, so it is not included in the calls menu). The LAST CALL option always appears first. Four call sources to use AllShips Call This feature gives you the option of placing a call to all ships within range of you. NOTE This radio does not handle AllShips urgency or safety DSC calls. AllShips calls use Ch. 13 Directory Call See page 20 to learn how to setup a MMSI directory. 3. Use the keys to select the call type -- DIR, LAST, NEW or ALLSHIPS. [. . . ] Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number: 800-324-1356 8 a. m. Central Standard Time, M-F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. [. . . ]