Table of Contents

 

1

Installation preparation.................................................................................

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1.1 Checklist.................................................................................................................................................

6

 

1.2 Tools needed for installation...........................................................................................................

6

2

VHF installation...............................................................................................

7

 

2.1 Location requirements......................................................................................................................

7

 

2.2 LCD viewing angle..............................................................................................................................

7

 

2.3 Choose an installation type.............................................................................................................

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2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation....................................................................................................

8

 

2.3.2 Recessed installation......................................................................................................................

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2.4 Link-8 dimensions............................................................................................................................

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2.5 Handset mic wall hanger...............................................................................................................

11

3

VHF electrical installation............................................................................

12

 

3.1 Connect the radio............................................................................................................................

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3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000.......................................................................................................

15

 

3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer........................................................................

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3.4 Wiring diagram - NMEA 0183 connections.............................................................................

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4

Setup your radio - Your user MMSI...............................................................

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Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions

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