Lowrance electronic LVR-850 Portable Radio User Manual


 
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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 key to advance to the second digit. The small digit now
displays the 2nd character position with a big-digit
"0" and small-digit
"2”. Press the keys to set the second MMSI digit and touch the MEM
key to store. Repeat the operation until all 9 digits have been entered.
After inputting your MMSI, press the
MEM key to double-check each
digit.
NOTE
If there is an error in the entry procedure, press the
16/9 key to exit.
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 key for 5 seconds to store the number. The ID ANNUCIATOR
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: ALLSHIPS CALL, DIRECTORY CALL,
LAST CALL, NEW CALL and DISTRESS CALL. The example below details a NEW
CALL. For information on the other call types, see page 13.
To place a DSC call
New Call
1. Select a simplex channel and press the CALL key once. LAST blinks.
2. Use the keys to select
NEW CALL.
3. Press the CALL key again. You can now enter the MMSI data of the
vessel you want to contact.
4. Use the keys to enter the MMSI numbers, pressing
MEM after
each digit. After completing MMSI entry, press the
MEM key to verify
each number of the MMSI.
5. Press the
CALL key and the radio will transmit the request. If there
is no
ACK after 4 seconds, the radio transmits the call again. The radio
will stay in standby mode until an
ACK is received, indicated by the
flashing ID Annunciator. If an
ACK is not received, you can press the