General Information - Lowrance Link-6 User Manual

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General Information

Your Link-6 provides the following useful features:
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Prominent channel display
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Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD
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Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use
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Waterproof and submersible to comply with IPx7
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GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected
to a GPS source)
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Choice of High (25 W) or Low (1 W) transmission power
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4 key handset mic with built-in speaker
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Powerful 4 W external audio output
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Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA,
Canada, International) including weather channels where available
(model dependant)
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Dedicated CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international
distress) channel
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TRI key to select DUAL/TRI scan
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Dedicated Wx (Weather) key
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DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets Global DSC
Class D Standards
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Separate CH70 receiver included built in
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DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and
position until an acknowledgement is received
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Contacts list that stores up to 50 names with MMSI numbers
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MMSI storage for three favourite groups
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Group Call and All Ships Call facility
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LL position polling information
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Weather alert facility where available (US mode)
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ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU mode)
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With DSC Auto-Switch disable and DSC Test function
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