Lowrance electronic LVR-250 manual Symbol Meaning, Typical operational display is shown here

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This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:

Symbol		Meaning
TX		Transmitting.
HI LO		Transmission power. High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W.
WX		Weather channel. LVR-250 US only.
WX ALT		Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound. LVR-250 US only.
BUSY		Receiver busy with an incoming signal.
PRI		Priority channel is selected.
D		Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation.
LOCAL		Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.
DSC		DSC capability is available.
		Incoming DSC call.
		Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V).

		Channel selected.
USA INT CAN		Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations.
X		Channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation.
B A		Channel suffix, if applicable.
CH1 CH2 CH3		Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected.
		Otherwise blank.
ATIS		LVR-250 EU only, and enabled for radios in European inland waterways.

A typical operational display is shown here.

The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown.

A transmission on Channel 16 is being made at high power using the International channel bank.

Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel. It is also set as favourite channel 1. There is an incoming DSC call so the receiver is busy.

16	Lowrance - LVR-250 Installation and Operation Instructions

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Contents LVR-250 Please read carefully before installation and use Symbol to avoid possible injury or deathAvoided, could result in death or serious injury Avoided, could result in minor or moderate injuryTable of Contents Radio Setup Menu Radio Setup Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call Indiv Installation Options InstallationLocation Requirements Checklist Two flat screws for the microphone bulkhead mountRecessed Installation Gimbal InstallationChange the Viewing Angle Drill the two pilot screw holes where marked Install the Microphone Bulkhead MountHang the microphone on its mount Fix the DSC label Connectors are on the rear of the base unit, as followsConnect the Radio Cables Wiring for GPS/COM connector Pin Wire Function Set Up the RadioEnter Your User Mmsi Completed Installation Black Power Cable BatteryExternal SpeakerLowrance LVR-250 Installation and Operation Instructions Features General InformationHow to Display and Navigate Menus How to Enter Alphanumeric DataLCD Symbols and Meanings Customizing your Lowrance VHF RadioSymbol Meaning Typical operational display is shown hereBasic Operation and Key Functions Key FunctionVOL/PWR SQL3CH ScanCall MenuDistress Send DSC Distress Call. See SectionGPS/DATA DSC Setup Radio Setup GPS SIM Reset Manual Setting Radio Menu MenuRadio Menu Options Menu UICMaintain Your Buddy List Buddy List Add an EntryEdit an Entry Buddy List Alex Edit Name Manual NEW Delete Edit Mmsi TOMLocal or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL/DIST Backlighting Backlight and Contrast ContrastDelete an Entry Set Distance SensitivitySet the Contrast Level Set the Backlighting LevelManually Enter Position and UTC Time Manual GPS/DATA Setting Manual Time Offset Time Format Time Disply Setting Time Offset Time Format Time DisplyLocal Time Time Offset Time Format Options Time FormatPosition Display Options LL display Time Display Options Time DisplayCourse & Speed Display Options COG/SOG Reset to Factory Defaults Reset Reset Radio are YOU Sure YESGPS Simulator Simulator GPS Alert Options AlertRadio Setup Menu Radio Setup Radio Setup Menu Radio SetupRadio Setup UIC Channel UICChannel Names CH Name Ring & Beep Volume Ring Volume and KEY BeepInternal Speaker Connections INT Speaker Set the Priority Channel Watch Mode Weather Alert Wx AlertNmea protocol COM Port LVR-250 US onlyDSC Setup Menu DSC Setup DSC Setup Menu OptionsDSC Setup Enter Your User Mmsi User MmsiCreate a Group Group Setup Maintain Your Groups Group SetupEdit Group Name Details Response to Individual Calls Indiv Reply Atis Mmsi & Atis FunctionalityDelete a Group Delete Group FISHER2 YESEnable Atis Functionality Atis Func LVR-250 EU only Mmsi Atis Mmsi Store CancelEnter or Edit Your Atis Mmsi Atis MmsiDSC functionality options DSC Func Response Type to LL Polling Calls LL ReplyAuto OFFWhat is DSC? Sending and Receiving DSC CallsSending DSC calls DSC Call Individual Last Call GroupMake a Routine Call Individual Retrying a Routine CallAcknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call Indiv Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call LastCall a Group Group Channel Request ESC ExitCall using the Call Log Call LOG SafetyCall All Ships ALL Ships UrgencyCall distress relay using the Distress Log Dist LOG Call using the Distress Log Dist LOGCall distress relay to individual using the Distress Log Call distress relay to all ship using the Distress Log Request the LL Position of a Buddy LL RequestALL Ships Distress Call LOG Flooding Dist LOG ALLReceiving an All Ships Call ALL Ships Receiving DSC CallsReceiving an Individual Call Indiv Receiving a Geographic Call Geograph Receiving a Group Call GroupReceiving a Polled Position Call Position Distress Calls Sending a Distress CallDistress Acknowledgement distress ack or Relay Receiving a Distress Call DistressDistress Relay from SAM ESC Exit Appendix a Technical Specifications FeaturesLowrance LVR-250 General PhysicalMmsi Mmsi and Name Directory Yes 20 numbers & groupTransmitter ReceiverAppendix B Troubleshooting Transceiver will not power upBattery symbol is displayed No sound from the external speakerAppendix C VHF Marine Channel Charts International Channel ChartSpecial Notes on International Channel Usage USA Channel Chart Special Notes on USA Channel Usage Canada Channel Chart Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage Weather Channels Traffic Type Name RemarkAppendix D EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific tableGeneral remarks to Country Specific table Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table Special Channels Name TAGFCC Compliance Appendix E Mmsi and License InformationReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Navico Full Two-Year Lowrance VHF Warranty How to Obtain Service USACanada Outside Canada and the USAAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Shipping InformationPage Navico Lowrance PubMN000794B-G