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Link-2
Marine Handheld VHF Radio
with GPS
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Summary

Section 2 - Controls and Keys

2-1 Keys;Controls and Functions

Detailed explanation of each key, dial, and their operational functions.

Section 3 - Operating the Radio

3-9 Navigation Mode

Using the radio for navigation.

Section 4 - Advanced Setup

4-4 Buddy List (Manage Your Buddy List)

Managing a list of frequently contacted DSC stations.

4-4-1 Add a New Buddy Name

Adding new entries to the buddy list with names and MMSI.

4-4-2 Edit a Buddy Name

Modifying existing buddy list entries.

4-4-3 Delete a Buddy Name

Removing entries from the buddy list.

4-6 GPS;DATA

Settings for GPS position, time, and data display.

4-7 Radio Setup

General radio configuration settings and options.

4-8 DSC Setup

Configuration options for Digital Selective Calling functions.

4-8-1 Enter or Check Your User MMSI (USER MMSI)

Setting up the mandatory Maritime Mobile Service Identity.

4-8-2 Maintain Groups (GROUP SETUP)

Programming group MMSI numbers for group calls.

4-8-2-1 Enter Your Groups

Adding new group entries to the DSC system.

4-8-2-2 Edit Groups

Modifying existing group information.

4-8-2-3 Delete a Group

Removing groups from the DSC system.

Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls

5-3 Send an Individual Call (INDIVIDUAL)

Procedure for initiating a one-on-one DSC call to another vessel.

5-3-1 Call to a Buddy

Making an individual DSC call to a station in the buddy list.

5-3-2 Call to Others

Making an individual DSC call to a station not in the buddy list.

5-9 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST)

Requesting the location (latitude/longitude) of a buddy.

5-10 Track Your Buddy Request (TRACK BUDDY)

Tracking the location of selected buddies over time.

5-10-1 Add or Delete a Buddy (TRACKLIST)

Managing the list of buddies for tracking purposes.

5-10-2 Select Your TRACK BUDDY

Choosing specific buddies to track.

5-10-4 Start Tracking

Initiating the buddy tracking function.

5-11 Make a DSC Test Call (DSC TEST)

Performing a test of the DSC system's functionality.

5-11-1 Send a DSC Test Call

Step-by-step procedure for sending a DSC test call.

5-11-2 Receiving an Incoming DSC Test Call Reply (DSC TEST ACK)

Handling incoming replies to DSC test calls.

5-11-3 Acknowledging an Incoming DSC Test Call

Responding to and acknowledging received DSC test calls.

5-13 Receiving DSC Calls

Overview of different types of incoming DSC calls.

5-14 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)

Handling an 'All Ships' broadcast message from other vessels.

5-15 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)

Handling incoming individual DSC calls.

5-16 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)

Handling incoming group DSC calls.

5-18 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)

Handling incoming location requests from buddies.

Section 6 - Distress Calls

6-1 Send a Distress Call

Step-by-step guide to initiating a maritime distress call.

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)

How to handle an incoming distress alert from another vessel.

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships (DISTRESS REL)

Handling distress acknowledgments and relaying distress calls.

6-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)

Handling incoming individual distress relay calls.

Section 7 - Installation Instructions

Appendix A - Technical Specifications

A-5 Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Technical details and standards for the DSC system.

Summary

Section 2 - Controls and Keys

2-1 Keys;Controls and Functions

Detailed explanation of each key, dial, and their operational functions.

Section 3 - Operating the Radio

3-9 Navigation Mode

Using the radio for navigation.

Section 4 - Advanced Setup

4-4 Buddy List (Manage Your Buddy List)

Managing a list of frequently contacted DSC stations.

4-4-1 Add a New Buddy Name

Adding new entries to the buddy list with names and MMSI.

4-4-2 Edit a Buddy Name

Modifying existing buddy list entries.

4-4-3 Delete a Buddy Name

Removing entries from the buddy list.

4-6 GPS;DATA

Settings for GPS position, time, and data display.

4-7 Radio Setup

General radio configuration settings and options.

4-8 DSC Setup

Configuration options for Digital Selective Calling functions.

4-8-1 Enter or Check Your User MMSI (USER MMSI)

Setting up the mandatory Maritime Mobile Service Identity.

4-8-2 Maintain Groups (GROUP SETUP)

Programming group MMSI numbers for group calls.

4-8-2-1 Enter Your Groups

Adding new group entries to the DSC system.

4-8-2-2 Edit Groups

Modifying existing group information.

4-8-2-3 Delete a Group

Removing groups from the DSC system.

Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls

5-3 Send an Individual Call (INDIVIDUAL)

Procedure for initiating a one-on-one DSC call to another vessel.

5-3-1 Call to a Buddy

Making an individual DSC call to a station in the buddy list.

5-3-2 Call to Others

Making an individual DSC call to a station not in the buddy list.

5-9 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST)

Requesting the location (latitude/longitude) of a buddy.

5-10 Track Your Buddy Request (TRACK BUDDY)

Tracking the location of selected buddies over time.

5-10-1 Add or Delete a Buddy (TRACKLIST)

Managing the list of buddies for tracking purposes.

5-10-2 Select Your TRACK BUDDY

Choosing specific buddies to track.

5-10-4 Start Tracking

Initiating the buddy tracking function.

5-11 Make a DSC Test Call (DSC TEST)

Performing a test of the DSC system's functionality.

5-11-1 Send a DSC Test Call

Step-by-step procedure for sending a DSC test call.

5-11-2 Receiving an Incoming DSC Test Call Reply (DSC TEST ACK)

Handling incoming replies to DSC test calls.

5-11-3 Acknowledging an Incoming DSC Test Call

Responding to and acknowledging received DSC test calls.

5-13 Receiving DSC Calls

Overview of different types of incoming DSC calls.

5-14 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)

Handling an 'All Ships' broadcast message from other vessels.

5-15 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)

Handling incoming individual DSC calls.

5-16 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)

Handling incoming group DSC calls.

5-18 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)

Handling incoming location requests from buddies.

Section 6 - Distress Calls

6-1 Send a Distress Call

Step-by-step guide to initiating a maritime distress call.

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)

How to handle an incoming distress alert from another vessel.

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or Distress Relay All Ships (DISTRESS REL)

Handling distress acknowledgments and relaying distress calls.

6-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)

Handling incoming individual distress relay calls.

Section 7 - Installation Instructions

Appendix A - Technical Specifications

A-5 Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Technical details and standards for the DSC system.

Lowrance Link-2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLowrance
ModelLink-2
CategoryMarine Radio
LanguageEnglish

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