Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this Lowrance handheld marine band VHF radio. Designed for international operation, allows you to transmit and receive on all international channels in the VHF marine band, as assigned by the International Union (ITU). The LHR-20/22 is approved with commercial-grade standards to give you clear, reliable communication.

NOTE: According to WEEE regulations, the user should not dispose the product when damaged, but rather send it back to Lowrance for disposal. Refer to How to Obtain Service section for instructions to contact Lowrance.

This manual addresses both the LHR-20 and LHR-22 models. Both models function identically, only the LHR-22 has a CAMO pattern and additional AA Battery tray is supplied.

Your radio has the following features:

Channel 16/9 Priority Key

Provide quick access to emergency channel 16, the universal and most frequently-used marine channel, which is used for distress or safety communications. Pressing and holding the 16/9 channel key for 3 seconds allows quick and easy access to Channel 9. Channel 9 is an alternate frequency for distress or safety in some areas in the event Channel 16 is congested.

PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Controlled Circuitry

Provides accurate and stable channel selection.

Squelch Adjustment

Help eliminate noise between transmissions.

Key Lock

Let’s you lock the keypad in order to prevent the controls from accidental pressing.

High/Low Power Selection

Let’s you save power by selecting a suitable transmitting power for long or short distances.

Battery Level Indicator

Indicates the battery pack condition.

Signal Strength indicator

Displays the relative strength of the RX and TX signals.

Supplied Battery Charger

Allows you to conveniently recharge your radio battery pack.

Backlight LCD Display

Allows you to operate the radio in a darkened environment.

Memory Channels

Let’s you store channels as memory channels.

WX/UIC Key

Allows you to select Weather Band, U.S. Channel Band, International Channel Band or Canadian Channel Band. This key is also used to select Weather Alert ON/OFF.

DW/TRI key

Allows you to Dual Watch your current working channel and CH16 or Tri Watch adding CH9 to the scan.

Camouflage pattern (LHR-22)

“REALTREE” Advantage HD

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Lowrance LHR-20/22Operation Instructions

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Lowrance electronic LHR-20 manual Introduction, Your radio has the following features