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- Page 1 Link-9 Fixed Mount VHF User Guide ENGLISH lowrance.com...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2019 Navico Holding AS. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system: www.lowrance.com Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 3 Licence. Important information • 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 4 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 5 2 m between the radiator and your body. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux radiations IC CNR-102 établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être situé ou fonctionner conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Cet Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 6 Australia & New Zealand Complies with the requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2017 and Radiocommunications (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment – Maritime Mobile Service) Standard 2014. Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 7 Trademarks Lowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico. NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Digital Selective Calling offers significant safety and convenience advantages over older VHF radios without this functionality.
- Page 8 It is usually a different number to your MMSI. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating a Link-9 VHF radio. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: ¼...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
AIS information and display Hailer / Fog Horn Using the Hailer (PA) function Using the Fog Horn My channels Shortcuts Installation What’s in the box Installation options Selecting a suitable mounting location First startup configuration Contents | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 10 Specifications Channel charts EU and INTERNATIONAL channel chart USA channel chart CANADA channel chart Dimensional drawings Link-9 fixed mount VHF Link-9 hand mic NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list 10 | Contents | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 11: General Information
General Information Your Link-9 provides the following useful features: • AIS dual channel receiver to receive and display AIS targets • 6-key removable handset microphone with built-in speaker. Can be front or rear connected to the radio with optional extension cable •... -
Page 12: 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-9 starts up it momentarily displays the brand, model, country mode, software version, and MMSI. 12 |... - Page 13 Weather alert enabled (USA/CAN only) Missed DSC call Low Battery (vessel) warning (activates at 10.5 V) Track your Buddy feature is active Current channel is selected as the Watch channel GPS simulator is active | 13 General Information | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 14 GPS Simulate mode is active Current channel is set as the Weather channel (use Wx key to select) Current channel is set as the Watch channel (use TRI key to select) MOB waypoint is active. 14 | General Information | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 15: Key Functions
Short press to enter the AIS (Automatic Identification System) mode. See page 29 for AIS setup or page 29 for AIS functionality. Long press to enter Hailer / Fog Horn mode. See page 41 for Fog Horn / Hailer functionality. | 15 General Information | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 16 STEER (Bearing to MOB waypoint) and direction indicators using for turn to port, for straight ahead and for turn to stbd (starboard). Long press X to exit MOB navigation. A pop up screen will appear with 2 choices: 16 | General Information | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 17 SCAN / ZOOM- • Normal radio mode: Short press to enter ALL SCAN mode. ALL SCAN sequentially scans all channels for activity. When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and the | 17 General Information | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 18 The scales available are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 nm. 16 / 9 (Radio and handset mic) Short press to change to priority channel. Press again to return to original channel. The default Priority Channel is CH16. 18 | General Information | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 19 The microphone can be connected to the front MIC connector or rear MIC connector. An optional 5 m or 10 m extension cable is available for mounting the microphone in a different location. LCD (Display) | 19 General Information | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 20: Radio Menus
This menu is for choosing a scan mode to enable, as well as selection of the channels scanned per the MY CHANNELS list. ¼ Note: Scanning is not available if ATIS mode is turned on. 20 | Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 21: Watch
‘listened’ to briefly every 3 seconds, to determine if there is any active radio communication. ¼ Note: Watch modes are not available if ATIS mode is turned on. Dual watch Select this to watch the current channel and the priority channel (Channel 16). | 21 Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 22: Display
Backlight Backlight level Select to make adjustment to the backlight level using the Channel knob. Range is OFF, then 1 to 10. Press MENU SELECT button to activate night mode (inverts display). 22 | Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 23: Radio Setup
Network group Set this value to the same as other Lowrance devices on NMEA 2000 in order to control backlight levels simultaneously. To keep backlight control inpedenent, set to a value not used elsewhere. Contrast Select to make adjustment of the screens contrast, using the Channel knob. - Page 24 Choose NMEA 2000 for GPS via NMEA 2000 network. A list of available devices installed on your NMEA 2000 network will be displayed. Choose AUTO SELECT to pick the best GPS source visible 24 | Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 25 GPS data is available. COM port The NMEA 0183 COM PORT is used by the radio to send and receive data. This is a global setting for the radios GPS, DSC and AIS functions. | 25 Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 26 Select between NONE, 5 MINS, 10 MINS, and 15 MINS. (default is 10 MINS). ¼ Note: A different timeout is used when the radio is left in a DSC call. See “DSC timeout” on page 29. 26 | Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 27: Dsc Setup
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 The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge an incoming ‘individual’... - Page 28 The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge an incoming test call, or require manual intervention: Manual Operator must manually choose to send acknowledgement, or cancel. Auto The DSC test call is automatically acknowledged after a 10 second delay. 28 | Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 29: Ais Setup
0.1 NM increments between 1 NM to 25 NM. You must have CPA ALARM set to ON in the ALARMS menu. If set to OFF, there will be no CPA alarms regardless of the above settings. | 29 Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 30: Alarms
Turns ON or OFF the radios response to weather alerts. This includes; automatic switching to the last used weather channel, audible alarm, screen message, and flashing backlight. Alert volume Select between HIGH, LOW, and OFF. Screen flash Select between ON and OFF. 30 | Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 31: Reset
HIGH, LOW or OFF. Screen flash ON or OFF. 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. | 31 Radio menus | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 32: Dsc Call Menu
Distress key on the front of the radio. The nature of the distress call must be selected from the list of options - this will be displayed on other radios receiving the call. 32 | DSC call menu | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 33 ‘Group Call ID’ (GCID) number. The call can be initiated by selecting an existing group from the group list, by entering a new GCID, or by selecting a group from the RECENT list. | 33 DSC call menu | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 34 CONTACTS, by entering in a new vessel’s MMSI (MANUAL), or by selecting a vessel in the RECENT list. Communication channel selection is not possible. 34 | DSC call menu | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 35: Track Buddy
Only one retry is made per tracking interval. If tracking is already taking place, the START TRACKING text is replaced with STOP TRACKING. | 35 DSC call menu | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 36: Contacts
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. 36 | DSC call menu | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 37: Ais Menu
Class Bs can be connected to most display systems where the received messages will be displayed in lists or overlaid on charts. Default transmit rate | 37 AIS menu | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 38: Using The Ais Receiver
AIS vessel information can be displayed on the radios LCD screen: Short press the AIS/IC button to display the AIS plotter screen. ¼ Note: You must have LAT/LON position information for targets to be displayed on the plotter PPI. 38 | AIS menu | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 39 AIS screen and the T/CPA Approach screen. In TCPA Approach mode, the approaching AIS target’s details are listed on the left side along with it’s geographical position on the plotter PPI. | 39 AIS menu | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 40 You and the target vessel are heading away from each other. You and the target vessel are heading towards each other. ¼ Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode. 40 | AIS menu | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 41: Hailer / Fog Horn
Volume can only be changed while the PTT is pressed. • Release PTT to LISTEN for a response. • Press X to return to normal radio operation mode. | 41 Hailer / Fog Horn | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 42: Using The Fog Horn
PTT to talk through the Hailer. • To change the volume, rotate the volume knob to change the volume when the fog horn is sounding. • Press X to return to normal radio operation mode. 42 | Hailer / Fog Horn | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 43: My Channels
The available shortcut channels can be changed at any time using EDIT MY CHANNELS. ¼ Note: Channels on this list are also used in some SCAN options. Access to edit the MY CHANNELS list is also available from the SCAN menu. | 43 My channels | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 44: 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: 44 | Shortcuts | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 45: Installation
Documents: user’s manual, warranty card, mounting template. Before you start: • A VHF antenna is not provided. Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice on selecting the correct antenna for your installation. • This radio must only be connected to a 12V DC, Negative ground power source. -
Page 46: 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° 46 | Installation | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 47 Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle. Fit the bezel trim to the front of the radio to cover dash mount screw holes. | 47 Installation | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 48 Use a 2.5 mm (3/32” ) drill bit to drill the 2 pilot holes. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the Mic mount using the supplied 3.5x20 mm selftapping screws to the mounting location. Hang the fist mic on the mount. 48 | Installation | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 49 • Screw the GPS antenna to the mounting surface. ¼ Note: Ensure the surface mounting area is clean with no dirt, old paint or debris. • Run the GPS cable to the transceiver: | 49 Installation | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 50 Hailer speaker Battery - (BLACK): connect to vessel’s negative busbar. Battery + (RED): connect to vessel’s 12 V DC, via a switch panel or breaker (comes with inline 8 amp fuse ready fitted). 50 | Installation | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 51 Handset microphone (rear) connection: Alternative connection for the removable handset microphone. Optional 1 m and 5 m extension cable available. ¼ Note: External speaker, Hailer, passive GPS antenna and plotter con- nections are optional. | 51 Installation | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 52: First Startup Configuration
¼ Note: MMSI entry can only be done once. Changing the MMSI requires radio be returned to a Lowrance dealer. If you have selected the Country mode to be EU, some EU regions require you to setup ATIS. Enter the ATIS ID number. Re-enter... - Page 53 Select a GPS source: Set the time offset for your region. Choose whether to display time in 12 or 24 hour: | 53 Installation | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 54: Specifications
ITU-R M.1371-5 Frequency range, - Transmitter: 156.025 - 157.425 MHz - Receiver: 156.050 - 163.275 MHz Channel spacing: 25 KHz Frequency stability: ± 5 ppm Frequency control: Software version (at time of release):: v3.21 54 | Specifications | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 55 Yes - 4 ohms, minimum 30 W Handset mic: Removable. Front or rear mount connector FEATURES Flush mount kit Local/Distant control: Position polling: Group call: Call logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress Channel naming: Tri watch: | 55 Specifications | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 56 70 db Intermodulation rejection: more than 68 db 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 56 | Specifications | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 57 MMSI number; IMO number; Draft/Size of vessel; Vessel position; SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading AIS targets: Maximum 150 ACCESSORIES VHF Radio Antenna: Type: Dipole Gain value: 6 dBi ¼ Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. | 57 Specifications | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 58: 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-15) 58 | Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 59 162.000 TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 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 | 59 Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 60 Nos. 51.69, 51.73, 51.74, 51.75, 51.76, 51.77 60 | Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 61 Within the European Maritime Area and in Canada, these frequencies (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 | 61 Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 62 16, by limiting the output power to1W. (WRC-12) o) (SUP - WRC-12) p) 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) 62 | Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 63 24, 84, 25 and 85) may be used for digitally modulated emissions, such as those described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092, subject to coordination with affected administrations. (WRC-15) | 63 Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 64 Stations using these channels or frequency bands for digitally modulated emissions shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim pro-tection from, other stations operating in accordance with Article 5. 64 | Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 65 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 | 65 Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 66: Usa Channel Chart
156.825 PORT OPS 156.875 156.875 PORT OPS 157.225 161.825 TELEPHONE 157.275 161.875 TELEPHONE 157.325 161.925 TELEPHONE 157.375 157.375 TELEPHONE 157.425 157.425 INTER-SHIP 1001 156.050 156.050 PORT OPS/VTS 1005 156.250 156.250 PORT OPS/VTS 66 | Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 67 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 | 67 Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 68: Canada Channel Chart
157.250 161.850 TELEPHONE 157.300 161.900 TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 CANADIAN CG 156.125 160.725 CANADIAN CG 156.175 160.775 TELEPHONE 156.225 160.825 TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 TELEPHONE 68 | Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide... - Page 69 157.250 157.250 PORT OPS 1026 157.300 157.300 PORT OPS 1027 157.350 157.350 CANADIAN CG 1061 156.075 156.075 CANADIAN CG 1062 156.125 156.125 CANADIAN CG 1063 156.175 156.175 TELEPHONE 1064 156.225 156.225 RESTRICTED | 69 Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
- Page 70 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 70 | Channel charts | Link-9 User Guide...
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Page 71: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional drawings Link-9 fixed mount VHF 232.8mm [9.17"] 208.3mm [8.20"] 64.1mm [2.53"] 217.2mm [8.55"] .8mm .17"] .3mm 59.0mm 78.2mm 20"] [2.32"] [3.08"] .2mm 53.5mm .55"] [2.11"] | 71 Dimensional drawings | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 72: Link-9 Hand Mic
Link-9 hand mic 59.9mm 29.9mm [2.36"] [1.18"] 72 | Dimensional drawings | Link-9 User Guide... -
Page 73: Nmea 2000 Compliant Pgn List
129810 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part B • • 130845 Parameter Handle • 130850 Event Command • 130851 Event Reply ◊) Only if GPS source = INTERNAL | 73 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list | Link-9 User Guide...
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