Lowrance electronic LVR-250 Receiving a Distress Call Distress, Distress Relay from SAM ESC Exit

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The radio selects CH16 automatically so that you can hear any incoming voice contacts from search and rescue authorities or other vessels within range.

Press EXIT if you need to cancel the distress call. This is the only key that operates in distress mode.

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)

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1.An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key to cancel the alert. You do not need to send an acknowledgement.

2.The radio automatically selects CH16 and displays the details of the distress call on the screen. Press PTT to establish voice contact.

The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the first screen shows the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), the second screen shows the time and the location (if specified). If the location and time are not specified, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.

The LVR-250 is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel trans- mitting the Distress Call is sending this. This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m (60ft).

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (distress ack) or Relay

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DISTRESS RELAY FROM: SAM

ESC –> EXIT

An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received. Press any key to cancel the alert.

Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance

For a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) sent from the Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country, your radio automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears. Press PTT to establish voice contact with the Search and Rescue (SAR) authority.

The Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities of your country are the only instance allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK).

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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 Location Requirements InstallationInstallation Options Checklist Two flat screws for the microphone bulkhead mountChange the Viewing Angle Gimbal InstallationRecessed Installation Hang the microphone on its mount Install the Microphone Bulkhead MountDrill the two pilot screw holes where marked Connect the Radio Cables Connectors are on the rear of the base unit, as followsFix the DSC label Enter Your User Mmsi Set Up the RadioWiring for GPS/COM connector Pin Wire Function 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 SensitivityManually Enter Position and UTC Time Manual Set the Backlighting LevelSet the Contrast Level GPS/DATA Setting Manual Time Offset Time Format Time Disply Setting Time Offset Time Format Time DisplyLocal Time Time Offset Time Format Options Time FormatCourse & Speed Display Options COG/SOG Time Display Options Time DisplayPosition Display Options LL display 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 UICInternal Speaker Connections INT Speaker Ring & Beep Volume Ring Volume and KEY BeepChannel Names CH Name 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 MmsiEdit Group Name Details Maintain Your Groups Group SetupCreate a Group Group Setup 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 to individual using the Distress Log Call using the Distress Log Dist LOGCall distress relay using the Distress Log Dist 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 Individual Call Indiv Receiving DSC CallsReceiving an All Ships Call ALL Ships Receiving a Polled Position Call Position Receiving a Group Call GroupReceiving a Geographic Call Geograph Distress Calls Sending a Distress CallDistress Relay from SAM ESC Exit Receiving a Distress Call DistressDistress Acknowledgement distress ack or Relay 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 TAGReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Appendix E Mmsi and License InformationFCC Compliance Navico Full Two-Year Lowrance VHF Warranty How to Obtain Service USACanada Outside Canada and the USAAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Shipping InformationPage MN000794B-G Lowrance PubNavico