Lowrance electronic LVR-250 manual Make a Routine Call Individual, Retrying a Routine Call

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5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (Individual)

DSC CALL >INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SEND?

INDIVIDUAL >ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING...

MANUAL MMSI 0––––––––

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAITING ACK

123456789 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE >SET CHANNEL

INDIV ACK 123456789 PRESS PTT ESC –> EXIT

You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio.

1.Press CALL to enter DSC mode, then select INDIVIDUAL. This allows you to call another person.

2.Press ENT, the arrow is pointing to <ROUTINE>. However, you can select one of the following call priorities: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY.

To make a Routine call, press ENT to select MANUAL NEW to call a person that is not in your buddy list, otherwise select the name of your buddy. Press ENT.

If you selected MANUAL NEW, you need to enter the user MMSI and then press ENT.

3.Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast Station, the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel.)

4.The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call. The radio goes to CH70 and the Tx annunciator is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being sent.

5.If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, retry making the call. See Section 5-2-2.

5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call

123456789 SEND AGAIN? >YES

NO

6.If there is no reply to your call after one minute (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) the radio asks if you want to retry the call (SEND AGAIN?).

7.Select YES and press ENT to retry the call.

The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call still cannot be placed, the radio returns to normal operation.

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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 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 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 Backlighting Level Set the Contrast 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 FormatTime Display Options Time Display Position Display Options LL 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 UICRing & Beep Volume Ring Volume and KEY Beep Channel Names CH NameInternal 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 MmsiMaintain Your Groups Group Setup Create a Group 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 using the Distress Log Dist LOG Call distress relay 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 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 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 TAGAppendix E Mmsi and License Information FCC ComplianceReorient 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 Lowrance Pub NavicoMN000794B-G