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  • Page 1 Link-6 User Guide ENGLISH lowrance.com...
  • Page 2 This device’s antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must be operated with minimum 1.8 m spacing between the antennas and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    1.8m between the radiator & your body. ISEDC exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme avec ISEDC les limites d’exposition aux rayonnements définies pour un contrôlé environnement. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionner en Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 4 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 5 UK - United Kingdom GR - Greece NO - Norway Trademarks Lowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico. NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using this VHF radio.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating a Link-6 VHF radio. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: ¼...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DSC calls Track buddy Contacts My channels Shortcuts Installation Checklist Installation options Selecting a suitable mounting location First startup configuration Specifications Channel charts EU and INTERNATIONAL channel chart USA channel chart CANADA channel chart Dimensional drawings Contents | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 8: General Information

    General Information Your Link-6 provides the following useful features: • Prominent channel display • Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD • Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use • Waterproof and submersible to comply with IPx7 • GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected to a GPS source) •...

  • Page 9: How To Display And Navigate Menus

    To step backwards, press the MENU button. Press X to cancel entry and return to previous menu. LCD symbols and meanings When the Link-6 starts up it momentarily displays the brand, model, region, software version, and MMSI. General Information |...
  • Page 10 Weather channel bank active (USA/CAN) replaces channelbank icon temporarily Channel is saved in the MY CHANNELS list Track your Buddy feature is active TRI watch or DUAL scan is active GPS simulator is active 10 | General Information | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 11 Time (derived from GPS) - UTC offset is applied Latitude/Longitude Squelch level indicator Channel number (2 or 4 digits) The USA channel bank is active DSC functionality is enabled, but autoswitch is off Weather alert function is enabled | 11 General Information | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 12: Key Functions

    Short press (US/CAN models): press to hear the most recently selected NOAA/Canadian weather station. For all other models, changes channel to user programmed choice. Long press (non US/CAN models only): to store current channel as the 12 | General Information | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 13 This call is broadcast to all DSC equipped radios, so will create an alarm on every DSC radio within range. If position information is available it will be included in the transmition. | 13 General Information | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 14 Holding either key will, after a short delay, step rapidly through the channels. PTT (handset mic only) Push-to-talk button. Press button to transmit. Only depress for duration of message to be broadcast. Radio can’t receive while it is transmitting. 14 | General Information | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 15: The Radio Menus

    Scanning is not available if ATIS mode is turned on. All scan Scans all channels cyclically. All channels + 16 Scans all channels cyclically, but checks the priority channel after every channel step | 15 The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 16: Watch

    Allows a watch channel to be selected from all available channels. Selected channel is used by TRI WATCH mode. ¼ Note: If the radio is configured for USA market, two priority channels are watched: Channel 9 and Channel 16. 16 | The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 17: Display

    Local/Dist Use LOCAL/DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST). LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is | 17 The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 18: Key Beep

    Int speaker Select to switch the radio’s internal speaker ON or OFF. Incoming voice calls and audible DSC alerts are prevented, but key beeps and alarms will still be audible. 18 | The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 19 Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time. 15 minute increments can be used with a maximum offset of ±13 hours. Does not automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time. | 19 The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 20: Dsc Setup

    DO NOT enter a random ‘made up’ number. ¼ Note: Contact a Lowrance dealer if you need to change your MMSI after initial input. ATIS function (EU ATIS radios only) ATIS must be enabled when navigating inland waterways in signatory countries of the RAINWAT agreement.
  • Page 21 DO NOT enter a random ‘made up’ number. ¼ Note: Contact a Lowrance dealer if you need to change your ATIS ID after initial input. Individual acknowledge (“INDIVIDUAL ACK”) The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge an incoming ‘individual’...

  • Page 22: Alarms

    The GPS alert is a warning to the user that there is either no GPS connected, or the connected GPS is not outputting position data. It comprises of an audible alarm and visual alarm (screen flash and warning text); 22 | The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 23: Reset

    Reset Use this setting to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings, entries in your buddy list and any customized channel names. | 23 The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 24: Dsc Call Menu

    The nature of the distress call must be selected from the list of options - this will be displayed on other radios receiving the call. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment. 24 | DSC call menu | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 25 GCID, or by selecting a group from the RECENT list. When the SEND TO page is displayed, turn the channel knob to select the channel to use for voice communication. | 25 DSC call menu | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 26: Track Buddy

    Up to 5 vessels from the Contacts list can be sent recurring position requests, at an adjustable time interval. The buddy list is saved permanently in memory, and tracking can be turned on and off as required. 26 | DSC call menu | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 27: Contacts

    The frequency that ‘buddys’ are polled with position requests can be adjusted, varying between 5 to 60 minutes. Contacts Used for the administation and calling of all individual Contacts as well as Groups. | 27 DSC call menu | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 28 ¼ Note: Adding a group to this list will in turn make the radio respond to a group call made from any other radio with the same group number in it’s memory. 28 | DSC call menu | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 29: My Channels

    This page is provided as a shortcut to frequently accessed channels. Channels on this list are also used in some SCAN options. The channels available on this page are chosen using EDIT MY CHANNELS. | 29 My channels | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 30: Shortcuts

    It’s purpose is solely for displaying radio information in one easy to access location. It provides detail on the MMSI number, GPS data status, and Vessel Callsign (if entered). Once the desired shortcuts have been selected, they are accessible directly from the Shortcuts page: 30 | Shortcuts | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation This Lowrance DSC VHF radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system.

  • Page 32: Installation Options

    +/-20 deg from the front of the display. ¼ Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and ensure the loca- tion is suitable. 20° 20° 20° 20° 32 | Installation | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 33 Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle. Fit the mounting clips to the front of the radio to cover dash mount screw holes. | 33 Installation | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 34 Use a 2.5mm (3/32” ) drill bit to drill the 2 pilot holes. Using a Philips screwdriver, secure the Mic mount using the supplied 3.5x20mm self-tapping screws to the mounting location. Hang the fist mic on the mount. 34 | Installation | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 35 Battery + (red): connect to vessel’s 12 V DC, via a switch panel or breaker (comes with inline 8 amp fuse ready fitted) Battery - (black): connect to vessel’s negative busbar ¼ Note: external speaker and plotter connections are optional. | 35 Installation | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 36: First Startup Configuration

    ¼ Note: MMSI entry can only be done once. Changing the MMSI requires radio be returned to a Lowrance dealer. For some EU region radios only: Enter the ATIS ID number. Re-enter number to confirm correct entry.
  • Page 37 MMSI. • If you need to have the MMSI in the radio changed, the radio must be taken back to your Lowrance dealer. ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) is required for vessels making VHF transmissions whilst on the inland waterways of the Regional Arrangement Concerning the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways (RAINWAT) signatory countries.
  • Page 38 Ofcom when you add one or more pieces of ATIS equipment to your Ship Radio Licence. If you don’t have a user MMSI or ATIS ID, contact the appropriate licensing authority in your country. If you’re unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer. 38 | Installation | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    42 mm x 34 mm (1.65” x 1.3”), FSTN Contrast control: Backlight control: Antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm) Waterproof: IPx7 Dimensions: W=166.7 mm (6.56”) x H=89.2 mm (3.5”) x D=161.4 mm (6.35”) - without bracket Weight: 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs) | 39 Specifications | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 40 2.6 ± 0.26 KHz DSC TX deviation at 2.1K: 4.2 ± 0.42 KHz ATIS TX deviation at 1.3 KHz: 1.3 ± 0.13 KHz ATIS TX deviation at 2.1 KHz: 2.1 ± 0.21 KHz 40 | Specifications | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 41 Residual noise level: more than -40 db unsquelched Audio output power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion) 4 W (with 4 ohm external speaker ¼ Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. | 41 Specifications | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 42: Channel Charts

    Recommendation ITU-R M.1084-5 Annex 4, Tables 1 and 3. The Table below also describes the harmonized channels where the digital technologies defined in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842 could be deployed. (WRC- 42 | Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 43 160.625 TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 PORT OPS 156.125 160.725 PORT OPS 156.175 160.775 PORT OPS 156.225 160.825 TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 PORT OPS 156.325 160.925 PORT OPS 156.375 156.375 BRIDGE COM 156.425 156.425 SHIP-SHIP | 43 Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 44 Nos. 51.69, 51.73, 51.74, 51.75, 51.76, 51.77 and 51.78. However, the use of the channels which are shared with 44 | Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 45 (channels 10, 67, 73) may also be used, if so required, by the individual administrations concerned, for communication between ship stations, aircraft stations and participating land stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue and anti- | 45 Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 46 Additionally, AIS 1 and AIS 2 may be used by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) for the reception of AIS transmissions from ships. (WRC-07) q) When using these channels (10 and 11), all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel70. (WRC-07) 46 | Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 47 Recommendation ITU-R M.2092, subject to coordination with affected administrations. (WRC-15) x) From 1 January 2017, in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia | 47 Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 48 Article 5. From 1 January 2017, the frequency bands 157.025-157.100 MHz and 161.625-161.700 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81 and 22) are identified for utilization of the digital systems described 48 | Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 49 From 1 January 2019, channels 1027, 1028, 87 and 88 are used as single-frequency analogue channels for port operation and ship movement. (WRC-15) Source: ITU Radio Regulations (2016); reproduced with permission from ITU | 49 Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 50: Usa Channel Chart

    COMMERCIAL 1018 156.900 156.900 COMMERCIAL 1019 156.950 156.950 COMMERCIAL 1020 157.000 157.000 PORT OPS 1021 157.050 157.050 US COAST GRD 1022 157.100 157.100 US COAST GRD 1023 157.150 157.150 US COAST GRD 50 | Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 51 RX ONLY 162.400 NOAA WX2 RX ONLY 162.475 NOAA WX3 RX ONLY 162.425 NOAA WX4 RX ONLY 162.450 NOAA WX5 RX ONLY 162.500 NOAA WX6 RX ONLY 162.525 NOAA WX7 RX ONLY | 51 Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 52: Canada Channel Chart

    160.725 CANADIAN CG 156.175 160.775 TELEPHONE 156.225 160.825 TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 TELEPHONE 156.325 160.925 TELEPHONE 156.375 156.375 COMMERCIAL 156.425 156.425 SHIP-SHIP 156.475 156.475 COMMERCIAL 156.575 156.575 156.625 156.625 SHIP-SHIP 156.675 156.675 COMMERCIAL 52 | Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 53 157.325 PORT OPS 2019 161.550 PORT OPS RX ONLY 2020 161.600 PORT OPS RX ONLY 2023 161.750 SAFETY RX ONLY 2026 161.900 PORT OPS RX ONLY 2078 161.525 PORT OPS RX ONLY | 53 Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...
  • Page 54 Canada weather channels Transmitting frequencies (MHz) Channel From ship From coast S/D/R Channel name Restrictions designator stations stations 162.550 CANADA WX Rx only 162.400 CANADA WX Rx only 162.475 CANADA WX Rx only 54 | Channel charts | Link-6 operator manual...

  • Page 55: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings 60 mm (2.36”) 166.7 mm (6.56”) 161.4 mm (6.35”) | 55 Dimensional drawings | Link-6 operator manual...

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