Lowrance electronic LVR-850 User Manual

Pub. 988-0158-001 www.lowrance.comLVR-850DSC VHF Marine RadioInstallation and OperationInstructionsLVR-850

4sure your antenna and its installation complies with all local and fed-eral regulations. Never operate your radio unless it is connected to theantenn

5Section 2: Basic Radio OperationThis section addresses the radio’s basic operations, which includesMMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number set

6Power/VolumeThe volume knob at the top right of the radio’s face is used to power upthe LVR 850. Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the radio. The un

7 MEM (Memory)The MEM key may be used to initiate a Memory Scan and gives you theoption of adding or deleting channels from the radio's scan list

8fire, you could not man the radio and fight the fire at the same time.DSC calling also helps cut back the transmission traffic on Ch. 16, theemergenc

9The figure above illustrates the MMSI number entry of 992344513.If a valid MMSI is already stored in the radio's memory, you will not beable to

10NOTEYou need only to modify the big (MMSI) digits. The small digits(character field position of the MMSI digit) will be generated auto-matically.2.

11call key again and the call is placed again. You can exit the call func-tion at any time by pressing the 16/9 key twice.CAUTIONBefore transmitting,

12the calling vessel’s MMSI matches a number stored in your directory,the number's directory location is shown. If no match is made, the IDANNUNC

13Section 3: Advanced OperationThis section will give a more detailed explanation of what your radiocan do. We'll start off with a breakdown of t

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14Directory CallSee page 20 to learn how to setup a MMSI directory. To call a numberfrom your directory:1. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to select a simplex-workin

15three seconds. The radio switches to Ch. 16 and a three-second onscreen timer begins to count down in the bottom right corner of thescreen. When it

16When an ACK is received, the distress mode is automatically can-celed and communication will be on Ch. 16.Last CallYou can send a last call by follo

174. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to set proper MMSI data for the digit shown. Aftercorrect verification of the first digit of the MMSI number, touch theMEM key t

181. Select an appropriate communication channel.2. Tune your radio to Ch. 16 or Ch. 9. Speak slowly and clearly, statingthe name of the vessel you ar

19Individual CallReception of an individual DSC call sets up communication on theworking channel requested by the caller. Your radio automaticallytran

20DirectoryThe Directory is an organized list of (up to 10) MMSI numbers storedon the DSC calling directory.Storing/Editing MMSI DataTo store a new MM

21The example shows the MMSI Data 987776510 being entered.To change or edit MMSI data, select a FL location and press the MEMkey to change the data. A

22NOTEDSC calls will NOT be received when the radio is receiving orsending out a transmission. During scanning, Ch. 70 is monitoredon an allocated tim

23You can easily add or delete channels from the memory channel list.For your safety, DO NOT delete priority Ch. 16.To add a new channel, use the ↑ ↓

iTable of ContentsSection 1: Installation ... 1Introduction ...

243. Press the Call key and the big digit will blink and the channel willswitch to Ch. 16. Press the CALL key again and the position data will besent

25To receive a position request:1. The alarm will sound and P1 will be displayed on the screen in bigdigits. The MMSI directory location will be shown

26NOTERemember, you cancel any scan mode at anytime by pressing the16/9 or SCN key.To start an All ScanTo scan through all available channels, press a

27pear on the display. The priority channel is scanned every 2 seconds,even if another channel has a squelch break.When a signal is received on the pr

28Frequency Charts & UsageMARINE VHF CHANNELSChan U I C S/D Tx Rx Channel Usage01A X S 156.050Port operation and commercial. VTS in selected ar-ea

29MARINE VHF CHANNELSChan U I C S/D Tx Rx Channel Usage20A X S 157.000Port operation.20 X X D 157.000 161.600Canada: Coast Guard only.International: P

30MARINE VHF CHANNELSChan U I C S/D Tx Rx Channel Usage78 X D 156.925 161.525Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port op-eration, Ship movement.7

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iiiFCC Digital Device ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi-cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to

ivFCC Radio FrequencyCompliance Requirements and WarningsWhen operating your marine radio transceiver, you should know thatthe antenna radiates radio

1Section 1: Installation IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Lowrance LVR 850 DSC VHF Radio. Weknow you’re anxious to try it out, but first, let

2The remaining auxiliary wires are used for DSC (Digital SelectiveCalling) service, where the radio can exchange latitude and longitudeposition inform

3Install the gimbal bracket, which looks similar to the one picturedhere. Place the bracket so the arms slope toward the radio's front.Once a loc