Lowrance - LVR-880 Operation Instructions 27
position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option.
This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted.
If GPS data is NOT available for some reason, the NO GPS alert will sound for 5 seconds (or
until you press any key) and the radio requests you to enter the position data manually.
This request is repeated every 4 hours if you do not enter the position data manually. 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 symbol will be shown whenever GPS data is not available from an operational
GPS navigation receiver.
3- 6-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)
Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is NOT connected.
MENU SELECT
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
MANUAL LL
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MAN -:- UTC
14:38 UTC
17
32.233 S
160
45.651 E
Select GPS/DATA then MANUAL. 1.
Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC. 2.
Press ENT when all the information is correct. 3.
The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the LCD, with the UTC time.
The manual entries are canceled if a real GPS position is received.
3-6-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET)
If your position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can
enter the time difference between UTC and local time and display your local time on the LCD.
MENU SELECT
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
SETTING
TIME OFFSET
TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLY
TIME OFFSET
+00.00
04:43 UTC
TIME OFFSET
+03.00
07:43 LOC
07:50AM LOC
17
36.233 N
161
05.651 E
