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  • Page 1 Link-8 VHF User Guide ENGLISH lowrance.com...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 - General information ...............7 1-1 Features ..............................7 1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF radio ..................8 1-3 How to display and navigate menus ..................8 1-4 How to enter alphanumeric data ....................8 1-5 LCD symbols and meanings ......................8 1-3 Beep tones & call alerts ......................... 10 Section 2 - Basic operation and key functions ..........11...
  • Page 4 6-4 GPS redirection (GPS REDIR) ....................... 44 6-5 Closest point of approach alarm (CPA ALARM) ..............44 6-6 Closest point of approach settings (CPA) ................44 6-7 Time to closest point of approach (TCPA) ................44 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 5 8-1 Sending a Distress Call ......................... 58 8-2 Receiving a distress call (DISTRESS!) ..................59 8-3 Distress acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or distress relay all ships (DISTRESS REL) ................................60 8-4 Distress relay individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) ..............60 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 6 Special notes on EU international channel usage .................81 D-2 Inland waterways country specific table - ATIS ON ............82 D-3 Special channels ..........................85 Appendix E - MMSI and license information ...........86 Countries of intended use in the EU: ..............86 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 7: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 - General information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of this Lowrance Link-8 marine band VHF radio. Your Link-8 provides you with the following useful features: • Access to all currently available Marine VHF Channel Banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available (model dependant) • DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Class D standards...

  • Page 8: Customizing Your Lowrance Vhf Radio

    1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF radio You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this section. Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other sections.
  • Page 9 Transmission power. High (Hi) 25 W or Low (Lo) 1 W. Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations. INT=International; USA=USA; CAN=CANADA. Weather channel. Weather alert. US only. Specific Area Message Encoding. US only. SAME Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 10: Beep Tones & Call Alerts

    (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) • SAFETY call alert Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) • DISTRESS call alert Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 11: Section 2 - Basic Operation And Key Functions

    Section 2 - Basic operation and key functions All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available, depending on your Lowrance VHF radio model. 6 Key handset mic Link-8 base station radio...
  • Page 12 Use EXIT when navigating menus, to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu without saving changes, and to back up to the previous screen. CALL/MENU DSC CALL menu Quick press to enter the DSC CALL menu and make DSC calls. See Section 5. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 13 If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them. To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 14 EXIT to quit 3CH SCAN and return automatically to the previous broadcast channel. AIS / IC AIS (Automatic Identification System) Quick press to enter the AIS menu. See section 6 for AIS setup or Section 9 for AIS functionality. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 15 SAVE SAVE SAVE X 0.00 The bearing and distance to the Man Overboard position, and any cross track error (XTE), are shown on the bottom line of the LCD. To cancel MOB, select another waypoint. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 16 PAUSE key (WX/NAV key) Press to pause a call when in repeat mode. RESEND Resend key (AIS/IC key) Press to resend the DSC call. SILENC Silence key (AIS/IC key) Provided as an option to silence an audible alarm. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 17: Section 3 - Radio Menu Select Options

    Section 5-10 AIS SETUP AIS FUNC Section 6-1 AIS DISPLAY Section 6-2 BAUD RATE Section 6-3 GPS REDIR Section 6-4 CPA ALARM Section 6-5 Section 6-6 TCPA Section 6-7 GPS SIM Section 3-7 RESET Section 3-8 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 18: Manage Your Waypoints List (Waypoint)

    BUDDY LIST TEMP R01W01 R14W03 LOCAL/DIST ▼ TX WPT DATA WP EDIT SAVE WP LIST R14END R14END NEW WP R01W01 ►YES R01W03 R14END 17 32.233 N R01W02 R14W04 160 45.651 E Select WAYPOINT then WP LIST. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 19: Go To A New Waypoint

    R01W01 003 LOCAL/DIST ▼ Select WAYPOINT then NEAREST WP. Press ENT to display the nearest waypoint with distance and bearing from your current position. Other waypoints are listed in increasing distance from your current position. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 20: Go To Temporary Waypoint

    Select WAYPOINT then TEMP. Your temporary waypoint list is displayed. Select the temporary waypoint to edit then select TEMP EDIT. Note: To delete the temporary waypoint, select DELETE then YES. The temporary waypoint is deleted immediately and the temporary waypoint list is displayed again. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 21: Send Waypoint Data To A Chartplotter

    Note: If the backlight setting is set to level 0 (OFF), the backlight will automatically turn ON at level 1 if the radio detects any DSC activity, or any buttons are pressed. The backlight will return to level 0 (OFF) after 10 seconds of inactivity. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 22: Maintain Your Buddy List (Buddy List)

    Note: When the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you can make a new entry and the buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 23: Edit Or Delete An Entry

    3-4-1 Set distance sensitivity MENU SELECT SENSITIVITY BACKLIGHT ▲ ►DISTANT BUDDY LIST LOCAL ►LOCAL/DIST ▼ CONTRAST Select LOCAL/DIST then select DISTANT. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 24: Set Local Sensitivity

    After you have entered the position data manually, you must update it within 23.5 hours otherwise the NO GPS alert sequence repeats. • The NO GPS warning will be shown whenever GPS data is not available from an operational GPS navigation receiver. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 25: Manually Enter Position And Utc Time (Manual)

    Channel Select knob or + or – to change the time. Half hour increments can be used with a maximum offset of ±13 hours. Press ENT when the local time is correct. LOC is displayed after the time on the LCD as a reminder that local time is selected. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 26: Time Format Options (Time Format)

    LCD shows the AM or PM suffix. 3-6-4 Time display options (TIME DISPLY) If your vessel position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the time on the LCD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 27: Position Display Options (Ll Disply)

    RADIO SETU▼ GPS ALERT Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select COG/SOG. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, ON has been selected and so the LCD shows the bearing and speed. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 28: Gps Alert (Gps Alert)

    DSC SETUP ▲ ARE YOU SURE AIS SETUP ►NO GPS SIM ►RESET Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation. Select YES then press ENT to confirm and reset the radio. The menu is displayed again. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 29: Section 4 - Radio Setup Menu (Radio Setup)

    The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags. CH NAME gives you the option to edit or delete the channel name tags displayed on the LCD. In this example, the channel name tag PHONE-PORTOP associated with channel 87 is being changed to CALL PORT OP. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 30: Ring Volume (Ring Volume)

    4-4 Key beep volume (KEY BEEP) You can change the key beep volume or turn the key beeps off completely. RADIO SETUP KEY BEEP ▲ CH NAME HIGH ►LOW RING VOLUME ►KEY BEEP ▼ UNITS Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 31: Select Units (Units)

    CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, similar to a TRI WATCH. RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE ▲ ►ONLY 16 UNITS INT SPEAKER 16CH + 9CH ►WATCH MODE ▼ WX ALERT Select RADIO SETUP then WATCH MODE. Select the desired setting then press ENT. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 32: Weather Alerts (Wx Alert)

    Note: SAME ALERT works only after you have entered and selected a SAME code for your geographic area (see Section 4-8-5 and 4-8-6). Note: SCAN mode will operate up to 50% more slowly when SAME ALERT is ON to allow time to decode the special warning code transmissions. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 33: Receiving A Same Alert

    Telephone 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263) or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm to find the SAME codes for your geographic area (you must be within the United States of America, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. Pacific Territories). Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 34: Select A Working Same Code

    Select SAME CODE. If you have already entered any SAME codes, they are listed on the LCD. Select the SAME# for your geographic area (0122003 in the above example) and press ENT. Choose SELECT CODE. Then select YES. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 35: Nmea Protocol (Com Port)

    2. Rotate the CH knob or press UP/DOWN key to select a channel that you want to save it as the WX favorite channel, then press ENT to save with WX icon lighting to indicate. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 36: Section 5 - Dsc Setup Menu (Dsc Setup)

    It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling). Contact the appropriate authorities in your country to obtain your user MMSI. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Lowrance dealer. USER MMSI DSC SETUP...

  • Page 37: Maintain Your Groups

    Enter the group MMSI. (Note that the first number is always a 0.) Press ENT. The group name and group MMSI are shown in a confirmation screen. Press ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 38: Edit Or Delete A Group Name Or Group Mmsi (Group Setup)

    • You can display and read your ATIS MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your ATIS MMSI. Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI. If you have already entered your ATIS MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 39: Enable Atis Functionality (Atis Select)

    Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate ATIS, you must first switch DSC off. A warning will remind you if DSC is already ON. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 40: Response To Individual Calls (Indiv Reply)

    Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate DSC, you must first switch ATIS off. A warning will remind you if ATIS is already ON. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 41: Response Type To Ll Polling Calls (Ll Reply)

    DSC SETUP AUTO SWITCH ▲ ►ON DSC FUNC LL REPLY ►AUTO SWITC TEST REPLY▼ Select DSC SETUP, then AUTO SWITCH. Select ON (on) to enable automatic channel switching. Select OFF (off) to disable automatic channel switching. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 42: Dsc Test Reply (Test Reply)

    AUTO SWITC ►10 MINS NON AUTO TEST REPLY 15 MINS ►TIMEOUT In this example, 10 MINS has been selected, meaning the radio will exit any non-automated procedure after a period of 10 minutes of non-activity. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 43: Section 6 - Ais Setup Menu (Ais Setup)

    NMEA port baud rate can be set to 4800 or 38400. The default setting is 38400. If 4800 is selected, a warning that data may be lost is displayed. AIS SETUP AIS SETUP AIS INFO ►BAUD RATE 38400 MAY BE LOST! ►4800 ►NO GPS REDIR CPA ALARM Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 44: Gps Redirection (Gps Redir)

    Set the minimum time for the TCPA alarm to sound (5 Min to 30 Min). Rotate the dial to set the TCPA time in 30 sec increments. Press ENT when done. AIS SETUP TCPA ►05:00Min GPS REDIR CPA ALARM ►TCPA Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 45: Section 7 - Sending And Receiving Dsc Calls

    View DSC Sent Call Log Section 7-10 LL REQUEST Request a position report Section 7-11 TRACK BUDDY Automatically track Buddy’s Section 7-12 DSC TEST Make a DSC Test Call Section 7-13 MMSI/GPS View MMSI and GPS information Section 7-14 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 46: Send An Individual Call (Individual)

    PTT to talk. Rotate the Channel Select knob to view additional options. If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 47: Acknowledgement Of An Individual Incoming Call (Indiv)

    LCD while the call is being sent. If the call is acknowledged (INDIV ACK) press PTT to talk. If there is no reply a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 48: Send A Group Call (Group)

    If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 49: Send Using The Call Log (Call Log)

    00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 50: Send Using The Distress Log (Dist Log)

    00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 51: View Sent Call Log (Sent Call)

    Press ENT to retry the call. If the call is acknowledged, press SILENC softkey (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert, press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 52: Track Your Buddy (Track Buddy)

    Select SET BUDDY to show the status of each buddy on your tracklist (ON or OFF). Select the buddy whose status you want to change, then select the new status and press ENT to confirm. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 53: Add Or Delete A Buddy On Your Track List (Tracklist)

    Press ENT again to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the symbol is shown on the LCD while the call is being sent. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged a notification is displayed. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 54: Receiving An Incoming Dsc Test Call Reply (Dsc Test Ack)

    CALL FROM TEST CALL FROM AUTO ACK IS OFF AUTO ACK ▲▼ ▼ 00:01 00:02 Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 55: View User Mmsi And Gps Information

    If the display shows "AUTO SWITCH", the radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For "AUTO SW OFF", a manual change is required - for "AUTO SWITCH" options , see section 7-18. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 56: Receiving An Individual Call (Indiv)

    The priority level is always routine, and the group is identified on the screen. The group will be one of the 20 groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 5-2). Press ACCEPT softkey (AIS/IC key) to switch to the designated channel immediately, or Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 57: Receiving A Geographic Area Call (Geograph)

    EXIT to return the current DSC receive process. Note: DSC & DSE sentence will be output on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 58: Section 8 - Distress Calls

    After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received ("Call repeat" mode). • Press ▲ to display the transmitted Distress call information. ▼ Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 59: Receiving A Distress Call (Distress!)

    Press PTT to establish voice contact or press EXIT key to quit the DISTRESS RECEIVE call. Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence will be output on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 60: Distress Acknowledgement (Distress Ack) Or Distress Relay All Ships (Distress Rel)

    Press EXIT key to quit current receive DSC process.. Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is sent on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 61: Section 9 - Ais Functionality

    The frequency of messages received will vary due to a number of factors including but not limited to such factors as antenna height, gain and signal interference. • Static information is either broadcast every 6 minutes, when data has been amended, or upon request. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 62: Using The Ais Receiver

    If you are using charting software running on a PC, please refer to the instructions provided with your chartplotting software for details of how to configure it to display AIS information. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 63: Ais Information And Display

    TCPA: ----- HEADING: 195.0° CPA: 1.62nM ROT: 0.0 /min WIDTH: 0.0m SOG: 9.9KTS LENGTH: 60.0m COG: 219.0° RECEIVED: 1M19S LAT: 36°45.785’S DRAUGHT:----- LON:174°49.157’E TYPE: PASSENGER SHIP - ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE STATUS:UNDERWAY USING ENGINE Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 64: T/Cpa Approach Screen

    When a target is selected, it is represented by a solid diamond. Examples: You and the target vessel are heading away from each other. You and the target vessel are heading towards each other. Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 65: Section 10 - General Functionality

    To operate HORN or SIREN, once selected, press and hold ENT button. This will sound as long as the ENT button is pressed. You can then also operate PTT to talk through the Hailer. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 66: Using The Pa (Public Address) Hailer

    Press PTT to talk through the hailer. Turn the Channel Select knob, or press + or – to change the volume. Volume can only be changed while the PTT is pressed. Release PTT to LISTEN for a response. HAILER OUTPUT ►PA LISTEN FOG HORN Press EXIT to return to operational mode. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 67: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    LCD display 128 x 256 pixel LCD FSTN – 1.3” x 2.6” Contrast control Dimming control Antenna connector SO-239 (50 ohm) NMEA 2000 connector Micro-C (5 pin) Waterproof JIS-7 Compass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5’) Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 68 CH87 - 161.975; CH88 - 162.025 (default channel) Supported AIS Information: –Status/Destination/ETA –Vessel Name –Type of vessel –Call sign –MMSI number –IMO number –Draft/Size of vessel –Vessel position –SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading Specifications are subject to change without notice. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 69: Link-8 Nmea 2000 Pgns

    129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130842 AIS and VHF Messages (Simrad Proprietary for AIS Class B ‘CS’) Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 70: Appendix B - Troubleshooting

    Check that the GPS cable is physically connected. Check the polarity of the GPS cable. Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800. Parity should be set to NONE. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 71: Appendix C - Us & Row Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    161.800 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 Port Operations PORT OPS Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 72: Special Notes On International Channel Usage

    Select the INTERNATIONAL channel bank for use in Australia, New Zealand and other Asia Pacific regions, and all other regions where otherwise not specified. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 73: Usa Channel Chart

    Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas PORT OPS/VTS U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial 156.225 156.225 UNAUTHORIZED Fishing 156.275 156.275 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.325 156.325 Port Operations PORT OPS Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with 156.375 156.375 BRIDGE COM Power-up Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 74: Special Notes On Usa Channel Usage

    Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 75: Canada Channel Chart

    Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 162.000 Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 156.075 U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes UNAUTHORIZED Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 76: Special Notes On Canada Channel Usage

    The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 77: Us & Canada Weather Channels

    162.525 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only WX08 161.650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only WX09 161.775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only WX10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 78: Eas (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts

    Fire Warning WARNING Flash Flood Warning WARNING Flash Flood Watch WATCH Flash Flood Statement ADVISORY Flood Warning WARNING Flood Watch WATCH Flood Statement ADVISORY Hazardous Materials Warning WARNING High Wind Warning WARNING High Wind Watch WATCH Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 79 WARNING Tropical Storm Watch WATCH Tsunami Warning WARNING Tsunami Watch WATCH Volcano Warning WARNING Winter Storm Warning WARNING Winter Storm Watch WATCH For more information about the Emergency Alert System and event codes, visit: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/eas_codes.shtml Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 80: Appendix D - Eu Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 81: Special Notes On Eu International Channel Usage

    Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. Maybe Duplex in some regions KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 82: Inland Waterways Country Specific Table - Atis On

    Digital selective calling for distress, safety and calling 156.55 156.55 156.575 156.575 156.6 156.6 a) r) 156.625 156.625 156.65 156.65 f) g) 156.675 156.675 156.7 156.7 156.725 156.725 156.75 156.75 156.775 156.775 156.8 156.8 j) d) o) 156.825 156.825 156.85 156.85 Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 83 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugosla via. The Administra tions concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre quencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service catego ry. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...
  • Page 84 After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial events on a temporary basis. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities. Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 85: Special Channels

    DSC ON C6, C7, C8, C9 DSC ON 31 (1W), 37 Holland ATIS ON EUR Default 31 (1W) DSC ON Germany ATIS ON EUR Default DSC ON EUR Default Austria, Newsland ATIS ON EUR Default Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions...

  • Page 86: Appendix E - Mmsi And License Information

    Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the Link-8 . You may also need an individual operator’s license. Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio com- munications authorities before operating DSC functions.
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