This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:
Symbol
Meaning
TX
Transmitting.
HI LO
Transmission power. High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W.
WX
Weather channel.
WX ALT
Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound (US models only).
BUSY
Receiver busy with an incoming signal.
PRI
Priority channel is selected.
D
Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation.
LOCAL
Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.
DSC
DSC capability is available.
Incoming DSC call.
Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V).
Channel selected.
USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations.
DSC Auto channel switch function is disabled (OFF) (see section 4-8)
X
B A
Channel suffix, if applicable.
CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected.
Otherwise blank.
ATIS
EU models only - must be enabled when in European inland waterways.
A typical display:
The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown.
A transmission on Channel 16 is being made at high power
The International channel bank is loaded.
Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel . It is also set as favourite channel 1 .
DSC functionality is enabled.
There is an incoming DSC call so the receiver is busy .
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Lowrance - Link-5 Operation and Installation Instructions