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WX

Weather Channel. LVR-250 US only. In USA and Canadian waters,

 

press to hear the most recently selected weather station. The WX symbol is

 

displayed on the LCD.

 

Rotate the dial or + / - on the microphone to change to a different

 

weather channel. Press WX again to return to the most recent channel.

 

If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is

 

broadcast from the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the

 

alarm sounds. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message.

H/L

Transmission Power. (Located on the microphone). High (HI) 25W or Low

 

(LO) 1W. Press to toggle between high or low transmission power for the

 

entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is shown on the LCD.

 

Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound

 

if the power transmission setting is incorrect.

 

Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be

 

changed to high power by holding down H/L and PTT at the same time.

 

See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts.

3CH

Three Favourite Channels. Also on the microphone. Press to toggle

 

between your favourite channels. The CH1, CH2, or CH3 symbol appears on

 

the LCD to show which favourite channel is selected.

 

To scan only one of your favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately

 

press and release SCAN. If you want to scan all three favourite channels,

 

press 3CH then immediately press and hold SCAN.

 

To add a favourite channel for the first time, select that channel then hold

 

3CH to store it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more

 

favourite channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively.

 

If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing

 

CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them.

 

To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until

 

the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD.

SCAN

Scan. Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel

 

in DUAL or TRI WATCH mode. The weather channel is also scanned if the

 

USA channel bank is selected and the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON.

 

Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is

 

checked every 1.5 seconds.

 

When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY ap-

 

pears on the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan

 

restarts.

 

Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an “always busy” channel when

 

in ALL SCAN mode and resume the scan. An X is shown on the screen to

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Lowrance - LVR-250 Installation and Operation Instructions

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Contents LVR-250 Avoided, could result in death or serious injury Please read carefully before installation and useSymbol to avoid possible injury or death Avoided, could result in minor or moderate injuryTable of Contents Radio Setup Menu Radio Setup Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call Indiv Installation Installation OptionsLocation Requirements Checklist Two flat screws for the microphone bulkhead mountGimbal Installation Recessed InstallationChange the Viewing Angle Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount Drill the two pilot screw holes where markedHang the microphone on its mount Connectors are on the rear of the base unit, as follows Fix the DSC labelConnect the Radio Cables Set Up the Radio Wiring for GPS/COM connector Pin Wire FunctionEnter Your User Mmsi External Completed InstallationBlack Power Cable Battery SpeakerLowrance LVR-250 Installation and Operation Instructions Features General InformationLCD Symbols and Meanings How to Display and Navigate MenusHow to Enter Alphanumeric Data Customizing your Lowrance VHF RadioSymbol Meaning Typical operational display is shown hereVOL/PWR Basic Operation and Key FunctionsKey Function SQL3CH ScanDistress CallMenu Send DSC Distress Call. See SectionRadio Menu Options Menu GPS/DATA DSC Setup Radio Setup GPS SIM Reset Manual SettingRadio Menu Menu UICEdit an Entry Maintain Your Buddy List Buddy ListAdd an Entry Buddy List Alex Edit Name Manual NEW Delete Edit Mmsi TOMDelete an Entry Local or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL/DISTBacklighting Backlight and Contrast Contrast Set Distance SensitivitySet the Backlighting Level Set the Contrast LevelManually Enter Position and UTC Time Manual Local Time Time Offset GPS/DATA Setting Manual Time Offset Time Format Time DisplySetting Time Offset Time Format Time Disply Time Format Options Time FormatTime Display Options Time Display Position Display Options LL displayCourse & Speed Display Options COG/SOG GPS Simulator Simulator Reset to Factory Defaults ResetReset Radio are YOU Sure YES GPS Alert Options AlertRadio Setup UIC Radio Setup Menu Radio SetupRadio Setup Menu Radio Setup Channel UICRing & Beep Volume Ring Volume and KEY Beep Channel Names CH NameInternal Speaker Connections INT Speaker Nmea protocol COM Port Set the Priority Channel Watch ModeWeather Alert Wx Alert LVR-250 US onlyDSC Setup DSC Setup Menu DSC SetupDSC Setup Menu Options Enter Your User Mmsi User MmsiMaintain Your Groups Group Setup Create a Group Group SetupEdit Group Name Details Delete a Group Response to Individual Calls Indiv ReplyAtis Mmsi & Atis Functionality Delete Group FISHER2 YESEnter or Edit Your Atis Mmsi Enable Atis Functionality Atis Func LVR-250 EU onlyMmsi Atis Mmsi Store Cancel Atis MmsiAuto DSC functionality options DSC FuncResponse Type to LL Polling Calls LL Reply OFFSending DSC calls What is DSC?Sending and Receiving DSC Calls DSC Call Individual Last Call GroupMake a Routine Call Individual Retrying a Routine CallCall a Group Group Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call IndivRecall the Most Recent Incoming Call Last Channel Request ESC ExitCall All Ships ALL Ships Call using the Call Log Call LOGSafety UrgencyCall using the Distress Log Dist LOG Call distress relay using the Distress Log Dist LOGCall distress relay to individual using the Distress Log ALL Ships Distress Call LOG Flooding Dist LOG Call distress relay to all ship using the Distress LogRequest the LL Position of a Buddy LL Request ALLReceiving DSC Calls Receiving an All Ships Call ALL ShipsReceiving an Individual Call Indiv Receiving a Group Call Group Receiving a Geographic Call GeographReceiving a Polled Position Call Position Distress Calls Sending a Distress CallReceiving a Distress Call Distress Distress Acknowledgement distress ack or RelayDistress Relay from SAM ESC Exit Lowrance LVR-250 General Appendix a Technical SpecificationsFeatures PhysicalTransmitter MmsiMmsi and Name Directory Yes 20 numbers & group ReceiverBattery symbol is displayed Appendix B TroubleshootingTransceiver will not power up 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 TAGAppendix E Mmsi and License Information FCC ComplianceReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Navico Full Two-Year Lowrance VHF Warranty Canada How to Obtain ServiceUSA Outside Canada and the USAAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Shipping InformationPage Lowrance Pub NavicoMN000794B-G