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Lowrance Link-6 User Manual

Lowrance Link-6
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Link-6
User Guide
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Lowrance Link-6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLowrance
ModelLink-6
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface and Disclaimers

Disclaimer

Legal text about product changes, owner responsibility, and liability.

Copyright Notice

Copyright notice for the manual.

Warranty Information

Information about the warranty card and where to find support.

RF Emissions Notice

Compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits.

Compliance and Warnings

FCC Statement

Device compliance with FCC rules and interference guidelines.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance

Compliance with ISEDC RF radiation exposure limits.

CE Compliance Statement

Product compliance with CE under RED directive.

General Warning

General warning about modifications and RF energy.

Regional Information and Manual Details

Countries of Intended Use in the EU

List of EU countries where the product is intended for use.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks of Navico and NMEA.

Notes on MMSI and DSC

Explanation of MMSI and Digital Selective Calling functionality.

About this manual

Explains the manual's purpose and symbols used.

General Information and Key Functions

Key Features Overview

Lists the useful features of the Link-6 VHF radio.

How to Display and Navigate Menus

Explains menu navigation and alphanumeric data entry.

LCD Symbols and Meanings

Explains symbols shown on the display during startup.

Radio Display Icons

Explains icons displayed on the screen during normal operation.

Understanding the Display

Details and numbering of elements shown on the radio's display.

Key Functions Overview

Describes the direct functions of the radio's keys and knobs.

Specific Key Functions

Explains specific key functions like SCAN, TRI, 16/9, and DISTRESS.

Handset Microphone Functions

Explains handset microphone key functions like transmission power and channel change.

Radio Menus and Settings

The Radio Menus

Shows the menu structure of the radio.

Scan Menu Options

Options for selecting scan modes.

Channel Management Menus

Managing and scanning custom channel lists.

Watch Modes

Explains Dual watch and TRI watch modes.

Display Customization

Customizing screen information and visibility.

Radio Setup

Configuring settings like LOCAL/DIST.

UIC, Power, Naming, and Speaker Settings

Details on UIC, power, naming, beeps, units, and speaker settings.

GPS and Time Configuration

Configuring GPS input and time offsets.

DSC Setup

Configuring DSC functionality and user MMSI.

DSC Acknowledgement Settings

Configuring auto-acknowledgement for calls.

DSC Test, Timeout, and Alarms

Managing test calls and inactivity timeouts.

Alarm Configuration

Configuration for GPS and WX alerts.

Alarm and Reset Settings

Adjusting volume and flash for various alerts.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Returning settings to factory defaults.

DSC Call Menu and Functions

DSC Call Menu Overview

Introduction to Digital Selective Calling features and call types.

DSC Call Types

Details on Individual and Distress call types.

DSC Call Procedures

Procedures for distress and group calls.

Additional DSC Functions

Covers All Ships, Call Logs, POS, DSC Test, MMSI/GPS.

Track Buddy Feature

Feature for tracking other vessels.

Track Buddy Operations

Selecting buddies and setting tracking intervals.

Contacts Management

Managing individual and group contacts for DSC.

View/Add Contact

Storing vessel information.

View/Add Group

Creating and managing vessel groups.

Custom Channels and Shortcuts

My Channels

Accessing and using the custom channel list.

Shortcuts

Accessing and configuring shortcuts for quick access.

Configuring and Accessing Shortcuts

Setting up custom shortcuts for radio functions.

Installation Guide

Installation Checklist

Items included in the box for installation.

Installation Options

Bracket mount vs. flush mount.

Selecting a Mounting Location

Guidelines for choosing a mounting spot.

Bracket Installation

Step-by-step guide for bracket mounting.

Flush Installation Guide

Step-by-step guide for flush mounting.

Hand Mic Bulkhead Bracket Installation

Mounting the microphone holder.

Radio Wiring Connections

Wiring instructions and connector descriptions.

Initial Radio Setup

Initial setup of region, MMSI, and other settings.

Identity and Time Settings

Details on identity numbers and time settings.

ATIS System Explanation

Explanation of the Automatic Transmitter Identification System.

ATIS Licensing Information

Information on obtaining ATIS numbers.

Technical Specifications

General and Physical Specifications

Technical details of the radio.

Radio Features and Transmitter Performance

Details on radio features and transmitter performance.

Receiver Performance Details

Details on receiver performance.

Channel Charts and Frequencies

EU and INTERNATIONAL Channel Chart

Frequencies for EU/International regions.

EU/INT Frequencies and Notes

Transmitting frequencies and notes for EU/International channels.

General Notes on Channel Usage

Explanations for channel usage.

Specific Channel Notes

Specific notes on channel usage.

Channel Usage Explanations

Further specific notes on channel usage.

Channel Regulations and Notes

More specific notes on channel usage.

Digital Systems and Channel Usage

Additional specific notes on channel usage.

Channel Usage in US and Canada

Final specific notes on channel usage.

USA Channel Chart

Frequencies for US regions.

USA Weather Channels

Frequencies for US weather channels.

CANADA Channel Chart

Frequencies for Canadian regions.

Canada Channel Details

Frequencies and restrictions for Canada channels.

Canada Weather Channels

Frequencies for Canadian weather channels.

Dimensional Drawings

Radio Dimensions and Diagrams

Physical dimensions and diagrams of the radio.

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