Lowrance electronic LVR-850 manual To place a non-DSC call

NEW and ID Annunciators will blink

Channel	Character field
	position

Ch. 8 is simplex working channel

4.Use the ↑ ↓ keys to set proper MMSI data for the digit shown. After correct verification of the first digit of the MMSI number, touch the MEM key to advance. The small digit now displays the 2nd character

position with a "0" as the big digit and "2" as the small digit. Set the second MMSI digit using ↑ ↓ keys and touch the MEM key to store. Re- peat the operation until all 9 digits have been entered. Double-check your MMSI entry, toggling through each individual digit by pressing the MEM key. There is no backup or edit mode, so if you make a mistake entering the number, you'll have to start over. Press the 16/9 key to exit or just turn off the radio. After you are satisfied with the new MMSI number, press the call key.

5.Press the CALL key and the radio will transmit the request. If there is no acknowledgement (ACK) after 4 seconds, the radio transmits the call again. The radio will stay in standby mode, indicated by the flash- ing ID Annunciator, until an ACK is received. If an ACK is not received, you can press the call key again and the call is placed again. You can exit the call function at any time by pressing the 16/9 key twice.

To place a non-DSC call:

When making a non-DSC call, you'll have to switch to a communication channel after making initial contact, so be sure to select a channel authorized for the type of communication you desire.

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