Section 2: Basic Radio Operation

This section addresses the radio’s basic operations, which includes MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number setup. If you already have your MMSI number programmed into the radio and have a strong understanding of the radio's basic functions, move on to Section 3: Advanced Radio Operation.

The Lowrance LVR-850 VHF

Marine Radio.

We're going to kick off the operation section with a brief description of the radio's basic functions. That will be followed by some important in- formation on Digital Selective Calling and basic instructions on how to make and receive calls.

Using the Keypad

The keypad has eight keys: H/L (Hi/Lo), WX (Weather), 16/9 (Priority Channels), SCN (Scan), MEM (Memory), CALL (Call) and ↑ ↓, the up-and- down arrow keys. When you press any of the keys a tone will sound. If you push a key and a 3-beep tone sounds, there is an error or the func- tion is not supported by the radio. You’ll notice several functions re- quire you to hold down a key for a few seconds. In those cases, a single beep sounds, then, after a few moments, a second beep will be heard to let you know you have successfully changed the mode.

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Lowrance electronic LVR-850 manual Basic Radio Operation, Using the Keypad