Receiving A Geographic Call (Geograph); Receiving A Polled Position Call (Position) - Lowrance Link-5 User Manual

However, If AUTO SWITCH =OFF, then AUTO SW OFF will be displayed and manual channel
change is required:
GP 012345678
CALL FROM
TOM
▼
Note: These additional
information screens are
available by rotating
the CH knob.
3. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)

A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area.
1. When you receive notification of an GEOGRAPH call, press any key to cancel the alert.
If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy's name is
displayed in place of the user MMSI.
2. Press ENT to switch to the designated channel immediately or press EXIT to return to
the current working channel.
GEOGRAPHICAL
CALL FROM
TOM
▼
Note: These additional
information screens are
available by rotating
the CH knob.
3. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.

5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)

When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see Section
5-2-9), you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially if it is a good
fishing position. If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is
shown on the screen until the screen display changes.
POSITION
REPLY FROM
TOM
▼
00:12
CALL FROM
TOM
AUTO SW OFF
▲▼
00:12
AUTO SW OFF
CH13 REQUEST
10:12 UTC
▲▼
00:28
CALL FROM
TOM
CH13 REQUEST
▲▼
00:12
CH13 REQUEST
10:11 UTC
ENT–> ACCEPT
▲▼
00:28
REPLY FROM
TOM
12'23.456'N
▲▼
00:22
Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide
TOM
AUTO SW OFF
CH13 REQUEST
▲▼
00:22
CH13 REQUEST
10:12 UTC
ENT–> ACCEPT
▲▼
00:32
TOM
CH13 REQUEST
10:11 UTC
▲▼
00:22
10:11 UTC
ENT–> ACCEPT
KEY->SILENCE
▲▼
00:32
TOM
12'23.456'N
123'23.789'E
▲▼
00:25
00:25
10:12 UTC
ENT–> ACCEPT
KEY->SILENCE
▲▼
00:35
00:25
12'23.456'N
123'23.789'E
KEY->SILENCE
▲▼
00:28
39