Choosing A Channel; Making A Call - Lowrance LVR-850 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

NOTE
You need only to modify the big (MMSI) digits. The small digits
(character field position of the MMSI digit) will be generated auto-
matically.
2. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to enter the first digit of your MMSI number, then
press the
MEM
displays the 2nd character position with a big-digit
Press the ↑ ↓ keys to set the second MMSI digit and touch the
"2".
key to store. Repeat the operation until all 9 digits have been entered.
After inputting your MMSI, press the
digit.
NOTE
If there is an error in the entry procedure, press the
You can also turn off the radio to ensure the MMSI won't be stored.
After you are satisfied with the MMSI number you have entered, hold
down the
CALL
will stop blinking and the radio reverts to the main screen. Now you are
ready to make a DSC call.

Choosing a Channel

Before making a call to another vessel, check the VHF chart in the back
of this manual. You'll have to choose a simplex communication channel
authorized for the type of communication you desire.

Making a Call

The LVR-850 supports five DSC call types:
,
L C N
AST ALL EW
. For information on the other call types, see page 13.
C
ALL
To place a DSC call
New Call
1. Select a simplex channel and press the
2. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to select
3. Press the
CALL
vessel you want to contact.
4. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to enter the MMSI numbers, pressing
each digit. After completing MMSI entry, press the
each number of the MMSI.
5. Press the
CALL
is no after 4 seconds, the radio transmits the call again. The radio
ACK
will stay in standby mode until an
flashing ID Annunciator. If an
key to advance to the second digit. The small digit now
key for 5 seconds to store the number. The
and
C D
ALL ISTRESS
N
key again. You can now enter the MMSI data of the
key and the radio will transmit the request. If there
MEM
A
. The example below details a
C
ALL
CALL
.
EW CALL
is received, indicated by the
ACK
is not received, you can press the
ACK
10
and small-digit
"0"
key to double-check each
16/9
,
S C D
LL HIPS ALL
key once.
LAST
MEM
MEM
key to exit.
ID
ANNUCIATOR
,
C
IRECTORY ALL
N
EW
blinks.
after
MEM
key to verify