Weather Channels | Lowrance electronic LVR-250 guide

5 . The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International.

There is no “A” reference for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.

6. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70.

This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios.

Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

C-4 WEATHER Channels

CH	RX (MHz)	TRAFFIC TYPE	NAME	REMARK
WX01	162.550	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only
WX02	162.400	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only
WX03	162.475	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only
WX04	162.425	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only
WX05	162.450	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only
WX06	162.500	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only
WX07	162.525	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only
WX08	161.650	CANADIAN Weather Channel	CANADA WX	RX only
WX09	161.775	CANADIAN Weather Channel	CANADA WX	RX only
WX10	163.275	NOAA Weather Channel	NOAA WX	RX only

54	Lowrance - LVR-250 Installation and Operation Instructions

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Lowrance electronic LVR-250 manual Weather Channels, Traffic Type Name Remark

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 injury Table 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 mount Gimbal 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 Speaker Lowrance LVR-250 Installation and Operation Instructions Features General Information LCD Symbols and Meanings How to Display and Navigate MenusHow to Enter Alphanumeric Data Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio Symbol Meaning Typical operational display is shown here VOL/PWR Basic Operation and Key FunctionsKey Function SQL 3CH Scan Distress CallMenu Send DSC Distress Call. See Section Radio Menu Options Menu GPS/DATA DSC Setup Radio Setup GPS SIM Reset Manual SettingRadio Menu Menu UIC Edit an Entry Maintain Your Buddy List Buddy ListAdd an Entry Buddy List Alex Edit Name Manual NEW Delete Edit Mmsi TOM Delete an Entry Local or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL/DISTBacklighting Backlight and Contrast Contrast Set Distance Sensitivity Set 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 Format Time 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 Alert Radio Setup UIC Radio Setup Menu Radio SetupRadio Setup Menu Radio Setup Channel UIC Ring & 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 only DSC Setup DSC Setup Menu DSC SetupDSC Setup Menu Options Enter Your User Mmsi User Mmsi Maintain 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 YES Enter or Edit Your Atis Mmsi Enable Atis Functionality Atis Func LVR-250 EU onlyMmsi Atis Mmsi Store Cancel Atis Mmsi Auto DSC functionality options DSC FuncResponse Type to LL Polling Calls LL Reply OFF Sending DSC calls What is DSC?Sending and Receiving DSC Calls DSC Call Individual Last Call Group Make a Routine Call Individual Retrying a Routine Call Call a Group Group Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call IndivRecall the Most Recent Incoming Call Last Channel Request ESC Exit Call All Ships ALL Ships Call using the Call Log Call LOGSafety Urgency Call 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 ALL Receiving 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 Call Receiving a Distress Call Distress Distress Acknowledgement distress ack or RelayDistress Relay from SAM ESC Exit Lowrance LVR-250 General Appendix a Technical SpecificationsFeatures Physical Transmitter MmsiMmsi and Name Directory Yes 20 numbers & group Receiver Battery symbol is displayed Appendix B TroubleshootingTransceiver will not power up No sound from the external speaker Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Charts International Channel Chart Special 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 Remark Appendix D EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific table General remarks to Country Specific table Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table Special Channels Name TAG Appendix 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 USA Accessory Ordering Information for all countries Shipping InformationPage Lowrance Pub NavicoMN000794B-G