Lowrance electronic LHR-20 User's Manual
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1. or household use We warrant this product against de fects or ma against failure to conform to this product s writ date of original purchase by you Batt WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR RANTY OR CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies und can show in a reasonable manner tha any defec Ifunctions in materials a en specifications all for REPRESENTATION OF A he manufacturer of this LOWRANCE VHF product You or em for personal family nd workmanship and wo 2 years from the ery Packs and accessory items have a one 1 year warranty Y KIND WHATSOEVER er this warranty will be available so long as you or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within two years from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sa Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within wo years from es receipt or sales slip your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalen attempts to repair by us a refund for the produc CONFORMITY CONCER OTHER CAUSE WHATSO above limitations or exc combined altered adjusted h the product 3 furnished wi carelessness or from any failure with the inst We reserve t manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have2. 000 D Public Correspondence No Yes 60 156 025 160 625 D Public Correspondence No Yes 61 156 075 160 675 D Port Operations No Yes 62 156 125 160 725 D Port Operations No Yes 63 156 175 160 775 D Port Operations No Yes 64 156 225 160 825 D Public Correspondence No Yes 65 156 275 160 875 D Port Operations No Yes 16 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 66 156 325 160 925 D Port Operations No Yes 67 56 375 56 375 S Commercial bridge to bridge Yes No 68 56 425 56 425 S oat Operations Recreational Yes No 69 56 475 56 475 S ort Operations Yes Yes 7n 56 575 56 575 S ort Operations Yes Yes 72 156 625 156 625 S nter ship Yes No 73 56 675 56 675 S ort Operations Yes Yes 74 56 725 56 725 S ort Operations Yes Yes 75 56 775 56 775 S ort Operations O1W 76 156 825 156 825 S ort Operations Ow 77 156 875 56 875 S nter ship Yes No 78 156 925 161 525 D Non Commercial No Yes 79 156 975 161 575 D Commercial No Yes 80 157 025 161 625 D Commercial No Yes 81 157 075 161 675 D Port Operations No Yes 82 157 125 161 725 D Port Operations No Yes 83 157 175 161 775 D Public Correspondence No Yes 84 157 225 161 825 D Public Correspondence No Yes 85 157 275 161 875 D Public Correspondence No Yes 86 157 325 161 925 D Public Correspondence No Yes 87 157 375 16
3. hold the WX UIC key for 3 seconds The WX ALERT icon appears The radio now automatically watches for the NOAA weather warning broadcast 14 Selecting U S International Canadian Band When operating in U S waters your radio should be set for the U S band when operating in Canadian waters the radio should be set for the Canadian band when operating in International waters the radio should be set for the International band To select a band To select a band press and hold the WX UIC key for 3 seconds then release The LCD will display the U I or C icon for U S International or Canadian Continue to press and hold the WX UIC key for 3 seconds then release until the LCD shows the desired band 15 Resetting the Radio You can reset any radio settings back to the factory default settings Resetting the radio will e Erase any channel s stored in memory Return to USA channels if another channel bank is currently selected at the time of reset e Return to USA channels if another mode is currently selected at the time of reset e Return power settings to their original state To reset the radio 1 Turn the radio off by rotating PWR VOL knob to the OFF position 2 Simultaneously press and hold both SCAN and WX UIC keys then 3 Turn the radio on continue to hold the SCAN and WX UIC keys down for 3 seconds then release both keys To keep your radio functioning properly follow these
4. other rights which from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your origina FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQU Some states do not allow the exc to TH ING usio This warranty does NOT app serviced or repaired by anyone o EVER his product at our op E TO YOU AGAINST 4 HE PRODUCT OR FOR AN WE WILL NOT UNDER A ion within a reasonable time a he product If such defect malfunction or non conformity remains after a reaso you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or IS REPAIR OR REPLACEME EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLI T OR REFUND AS JUST D ter our receipt of nable number of ESCRIBED IS THE US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON Y LOSS OR DA Y CIRCUMSTA AGE CES E T AL INCIDENTAL OR OT usion or limitation of in HER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF A cidental or consequentia ns may not apply to you y in the following or in case warranty service is ever required 24 her than us 2 when circumstances 1 when NAVICO 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions he product has been connec handled in a manner other than according to the instructions when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse neg o provide reasonable and ne
5. simple maintenance rules If your unit comes into contact with salt spray simply wipe the affected surfaces with a soft cloth dampened in fresh water e When cleaning the LCD display protective lens use a chamois and non abrasive mild cleaner Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens as chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in the lens Take care when cleaning dirt or grease on the lens to avoid scratching the lens Ensure the radio and battery are clean and dry after each use 14 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions Technical Specifications ChaninelSisissceascaidiadatadcavamewanied ove All U S Canadian and International Channels 10 NOAA Weather Channels Channels Frequency Method ccecceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneees Phase Lock Loop FREQUENCY RANGE si swediercsesimni cease saneeronsannaedeas s TX 156 025 157 425 MHz RX 156 025 163 275 MHz Antenna lMmpedaneeras ccs 20s sstev encedhasaioaw EE TEENE 50 Ohm Power SUDDIY sai sadc d50 ania E cea daa heen aed chmoadedaguamniaregeasanten 7A VDC Operating Temperature ccccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeas 20 C to 50 C DIMENSIONS resseta cs csneeseesavewinwe sions With 7 4V Battery Pack 136 x 58 x 30 5mm ET D ALEO EE EE summawestnaartnd with 7 4V Battery Pack 280g Battery Pako nienn e Ea E R ET ARTA AET 1600mAh Li ion Battery Life csc ccsunsasmegnodeas sacnencasve gt 10 Hours 5 watt Power 5 5 90 ratio gt 13 Hours 1 wa
6. 1 975 D Public Correspondence No Yes 88 157 425 162 025 D Public Correspondence No Yes Special Notes on International Channel Usage LOW POWER 1W on LOW POWER 1W ini y ially Override to HIGH POWER by holding down PTT then holding down the H L key HI is indicated in the display Used normally in bridge to bridge communications Note The INTERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in U S or Canada waters KEY S Simplex operating channel D Duplex operating channel Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 17 USA Marine Channels CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMARK MHz MHz TO TO SHIP SHORE 01A 156 050 56 050 S ort Operations Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes oa 156150 16150 S USGovernment os Yes s e 05A 156 250 56 250 5 ort Operations Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes 06 156 300 156 300 S nter ship Safety Yes No O7A 156 350 56 350 S Commercial Yes Yes 08 156 400 156 400 S Commercial inter ship only Yes No 09 156 450 156 45 S ecreational Calling Channel Yes Yes 0 56 500 56 500 S Commercial Yes Yes 1 56 550 56 550 S Commercial VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes 2 56 600 56 60 S ort Operations Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes 3 56 650 156 650 S nter ship Navigation Safety bridge to bridge Yes No 1W 1W with Power up 4 56 700 56 700 S ort Operations Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes 5
7. 56 75 5 Environmental a RX only 7 156 850 156 850 5 State Controlled Yes Yes 1Wonly 18A 156 900 56 900 S Commercial Yes Yes 19A 156 950 56 950 S Commercial Yes Yes 20 157 000 161 600 D Port Operations Canadian Coastguard No Yes 20A 157 000 57 000 ort Operations Yes Yes 2A 157050 157050 5 US Govemment Canadan Coastguard Ys Ys 22A 157100 57 100 S Coastguard Liaison Yes Yes 24 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 26 157 300 167 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine operator Yes Public Correspondence Marine operator No Yes Public Correspondence Marine operator No Yes Public Correspondence Marine operator No Yes Public Correspondence Marine operator No Yes ojlo Do Sojo 63A 156 175 156 175 an Port Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes 65A 156 275 156 275 Port Operations Yes Yes 66A 156 325 156 325 S Port Operations Yes Yes 67 156 375 156 375 S Commercial bridge to bridge 1W with Power up Yes No 1w an 8 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 68 56 425 56 425 S oat Operations Recreational Yes No 69 56 475 56 475 oat Operations Recreational Yes Yes 71 56 575 56 575 S oat Operations Recreational Yes Yes 72 56 625 56 625 S oat Operation
8. LOWRANCE Pub 988 0158 091 www lowrance com LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions Copyright 2007 Navico All rights reserved Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished transmitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated On the cover LHR 20 22 shown Other models covered in the manual are similar For free owner s manuals and the most current information on this product its operation and accessories visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 Printed in China IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read carefully before installation and use This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal C DANGER injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided WARNING could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which
9. S oat Operations Recreational Yes Yes 72 56 625 56 625 S nter ship Yes No 73 156 675 156 675 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes 74 156 725 156 725 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes 77 56 875 56 875 S ort Operations Yes Yes 1Wonly 78A 156 925 56 925 S oat Operations Recreational Yes No 79A 156 975 56 975 S Commercia Yes Yes 80A 157 025 57 025 S Commercia Yes Yes 83 157 175 161 775 D Canadian Coastguard Yes Yes 83B 161 775 S Canadian Coastguard RX Only 84 157 225 161 825 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 85 157 275 161 875 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 86 157 325 161 925 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 87 157 375 161 975 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 88 157 425 162 025 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage LOW POWER 1 W only Receive Only LOW POWER 1 W initially Override to HIGH POWER by holding down PTT then holding down the H L key HI is indicated in the display Used normally in bridge to bridge communications Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A 23A 61A 64A 81A 82A and 83A cannot be lawfully used in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coastguard Not for use by the general public The letter A illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is sim
10. Transmitting and receiving Accessing the 16 9 priority channels Selecting channels Selecting high low power Locking the keypad Adding channels to memory ONAN RWN gt so Scanning channels 10 Accessing channels saved to memory 11 Using the WATCH modes 12 Selecting a WX weather channel 13 Weather Alert operation 14 Selecting U S International Canadian Band 15 Resetting the radio 1 Turning the Power On Off Use PWR VOL knob to turn on the radio once on adjust the volume as well To turn on the radio 1 Rotate the PWR VOL knob to turn the radio on or off The knob will make a click sound when the radio is turned on The last used channel will appear on the LCD display 2 Once on rotate the PWR VOL knob further to adjust the volume Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 9 2 Adjusting Squelch Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise between transmissions and allows silent operation of the radio until a transmission is received If Squelch is set too high only the strongest transmissions can be heard and if it is set too low intermittent static and noise may be heard Squelch is controlled by SQL knob located on the top of the radio To set Squelch 1 Turn SQL knob fully counter clockwise You will hear a lot of static noise 2 Then turn SQL knob clockwise slowely until the static noise stops this is the correct position CAUTION for the SQL knob The
11. ars on the LCD display 2 To unlock the keypad press and hold the H L LOCK key again until the Key Lock icon disappears from the LCD display NOTE Once Key Lock is turned on pressing the keys will have no effect except for the PTT key which is not affected by Key Lock 8 Adding Deleting Channels to from Memory Your radio can store any channel except WX channels The stored channels are also the channels scanned in the Memory Scan mode To add channels to memory 1 During normal operating mode use 8 8 UP DOWN keys to select the desired channel for saving 2 Press and hold MEM key for 3 seconds The M Memory Channel icon will appear indicating hat the current channel has been saved into memory Any number of channels can be saved To delete channels from memory 1 During normal operating mode use Bor UP DOWN keys to select the saved channel you wish to delete The M Memory Channel icon appears 2 Press and hold MEM key for 3 seconds The M Memory Channel icon disappears and the selected The selected channel will be removed from the scan memory Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 11 9 Accessing Channels Saved to Memory Once channels have been saved you can easily access them by pressing the MEM key In Memory mode only the channels saved in memory will be accessible using the Up or Down Channel keys To access saved channels 1 Press the MEM key The Memory Mod
12. cessary maintenance in accordance ructions of the owner s manual for the product he right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items RESULTIN BE LIABLE G FROM ANY TO ANYONE Y KIND damages so the the product has been ed installed igence or previously may vary purchase How to Obtain Service inthe USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Lowrance replacement parts If you re in the United States and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1356 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice in Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is neces
13. cy RF signal NWARNING Never leave your radio in a closed car or trunk the extremely high temperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics Your radio comes with a multifunctional display USA channel indicator emory Mode indicator eceiving indicator ransmiting indicator Low power transmit indicator High power transmit indicator N LI HI Lo riority channel indicator E PScan ATIS Scan eo Ou ATIS indicator EU version Signal level indicator ey lock indicator Channel number os G wxatert International channel indicator Canada channel indicator USA version Weather station indicator USA version Weather station alarm USA version pi Memory Channel indicato A TRI Dual wa tl i I ch mode indicato Tri watch mode indicato B D ttery level indicato This channel can only receive ot transmit indicato gt This channel can only receive and transmit by same frequency Signal Strength indicator Displays the relative strength of the RX and TX signals I When TXis setto HI High When TX is set to LO Low I T Battery Level indicator Note Test only when transmitting in HI Power Mode Fully charged Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Low battery needs charging ae fl Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 5 F uncti
14. e icon the M with the inverted triangle above it appears on the LCD along with M Memory Channel icon to indicate that you are in MEMORY mode 2 Use the B or B UP DOWN keys to scan through the saved channels 3 Press the MEM key again to regain access to all channels 10 Scanning Your radio comes with three scan options Normal Scan If there are no channels in memory the default is Normal Scan In Normal Scan mode all channels in the channel bank set are scanned in sequence After the last channel number has been scanned the cycle repeats Normal scan will automatically check for transmission on the channel being scanned If a signal is received the scan stops on the channel and the SCAN icon flashing will appear on the LCD display If the signal is lost for five seconds or more the radio resumes scanning Memory Scan In Memory Scan mode only the channels that have been saved in memory are scanned in sequence After the last saved channel number has been scanned the cycle repeats Priority Scan In Priority Scan mode you can scan all channels while alternately scanning Channel 16 to make sure that you don t miss distress or emergency calls The secondary priority Channel 09 can be scanned only if entered as a MEM channel or in TRI WATCH mode To activate scan modes 1 Press SCAN key once when no channels are stored in memory to activate the Normal scan function The Scan icon will appear on th
15. e LCD display or 2 Press SCAN key once when there is at least one channel in memory to activate the Memory Scan function The M Memory Channel and SCAN icons will appear on the LCD display or 3 Press and hold SCAN key for 3 seconds to enter Priority Scan mode The Priority Scan P icon will appear on the LCD display just before the SCAN icon 4 During any of the Scan modes press the o UP DOWN keys to change the scan direction Up key to scan the channel upward Down key to scan the channel downward 5 Press and release SCAN key to terminate Scan mode NOTE During Scan mode the WX UIC MEM and DW TRI Watch keys will not function and will sound an error beep if pressed 12 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 11 Using the WATCH Modes This radio is equipped with two types of monitor modes Dual Watch and Tri Watch Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 alternately To activate and terminate Dual Watch mode 1 Press and release DW TRI Watch key to activate the Dual Watch mode The DU icon will appear on the LCD display 2 Press and release DW TRI Watch key again to terminate Dual Watch mode and return to the previous working channel or 3 Press and hold DW TRI Watch key for 3 seconds to terminate Dual Watch mode and enter into Tri Watch mode The TRI icon will appear on the LCD display NOTE During Dual Watch mode SCAN MEM WX UIC a
16. e radio with the battery tray attached into the cradle charger Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions re The cradle charger indicator LED on the front of the charging lights when it is receiving voltage from the AC adapter RED means the batteries are charging GREEN means the batteries are fully charged You should charge the battery pack for about 3 5 hours Attach the battery pack to the radio when it is finished charging CAUTION Remember to remove the radio after about 3 4 hours of charging time on the charger to maximize battery life Overcharging batteries may result in damage to both the battery pack and radio 2 Installing the Antenna You will need to make sure that the flexible antenna is attached to the radio Ensure the radio is turned OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected Installing the antenna Rotate the antenna clockwise to fasten securely to the threaded connector on the top of the radio Note Do not operate the radio or press PTT key without an antenna installed 8 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 3 Installing the Belt Clip The belt clip supplied with your radio allows you to attach the radio to your belt To install the belt clip slide the belt clip to the back of your radio make sure that the fitting Groove is aligned Using Your Radio You should familiarize yourself with the following operating procedures Turning the unit on off Adjusting Squelch
17. f icsccicemcesserevevesdwrsnsescennoves aa 9 2 Adjusting SGUEICRoisc rirnan ninia E EE nea as 10 3 Transmitting and Receiving cece cece eee e eee eee seat eeeeeeaeenneeenaes 10 4 Accessing the 16 9 Priority Channels sceceeseeee estes teeta ene enes 10 5 Selecting Channels osere n a e A EE ET EE EEE 10 6 Selecting High Low Power cece eee eee eee ee tees e a n Aa 11 ZJLocking the Keypad ss ic ccc aceananncadad adonenighawamineddessaadiatadaae ed acacans 11 8 Adding Deleting Channels to from Memory scseecesseececccceeessssenees 11 9 Accessing Channels Saved to Memory 00ceeceeeeeeeee eee eeaeeeneeenees 12 1OMSCANNING aasia eiin EEEE ENO EEEE EIT ENOR EEEE 12 11 Using the WATCH Modes ses cssroniiir sienien n a 13 12 Selecting a WX weather channel sessen 13 13 Weather Alert Oper ti M s iiicisescesrisrr cinsinin iiaii i 14 14 Selecting U S International Canadian Band c cece eee ee ene e ee ene ene 14 15 Resetting the RadiO i 4 icdsnd decacdaasacieeaaus e E E secure ames 14 Maintemance ssssscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssossssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssocsssssssesssssssnsssssssssnssosssssssssssssssse 4 Technical Specifications sissien 15 Frequency Charts sssssssssssssssssssssessscsssssssssssecsnssssssnsssessssssssnsssessssssessssssssnsssesssessesssssessnsssecsnssssssnssecensessees International Marine Channels USA Marine Channels sne indaessaectet
18. if not avoided Z CAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially CAUTION hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Introduction ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssoosssssssesssssssnssssssssssssossssssssssssssssssesosssssnsessssessseses 4 Your radio has the following features ceceeeee cence eee eeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaes 4 Safety and Operational Information sssssssssssssssssssssssessessssssssssssesssessesssssessssesssssssecsssssssssssssssessesssesss 5 Dispileayscssscoussssesesasuecsotssoosesvensvesnes osshesvesuessosoudsebconesdebbexsvasnsnesasavssoinsucosnasnsonbendesbnedsoUbecdsionenivcenessegovounerbeane 5 Function and Location of the Comtrols ssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssesssssssssssssssssseosssssssssssssssssessssssssseessssesssesss 6 Before Using your Radio ssssssssssssssssssssssssecssssssssssssssssssessnssssssssssssssssessnssscsnsessssusesessnssssensssesssessecensessssess 7 1 Charging and Installing the Li ion Polymer Battery Pack eceeeeeeenee 7 2 Installing tHEANteNNa eannan e na Er genasinewaeeh tages 8 3 Installing thie Belt Clip merecer nnmero ennea itis case thgueue saacadiannsncans 9 Using Your Reali ssicsccs ccsssssaicesassscsssasedsecassexescenusseubsesced cus acavssoasssnansntessovba EINSA EN AOS rO EAN EE EK EESIN 9 1 Turning the Power On Of
19. iicasarachiadedsennsddendiorrasaassdenaaonds Canadian Marine Channels csccsavecccsses camesvaidaoarendsnae bees wenden cnweawiaes FEC Com planes sia iact tis iienaa NEEE EEE E courant cusanar ean How to Obtain Service ssssssssssssesssssssssssosssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssnssocsssssssosssssssssesscssssnssosssssssssseess 25 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 3 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 Channe
20. l 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 ndicates 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 4 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions Safety and Operational Information CAUTION Your hand held marine VHF radio contains a low power transmitter When the Push To Talk PTT button is pushed the radio will transmit a Radio Frequen
21. l not be accepted When shipping were commend you do the following 1 Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit 2 Ifyou are sending a check for repair please place your check in an envelopeand tape it to he unit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure o include your name return shipping address and a day time telephone number An e mail address is optional but useful 4 Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during shipping 5 Write the Return Authorization RA number on the outside of the box underneath your return address 6 For your security you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit 26 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions LOWRANCE Lowrance Pub 988 0158 091 Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved Printed in China 100107 Navico MNO00798A G p cee enh FC
22. ll through the available channels For a list of channels and their frequencies see marine Channel charts at the back of this manual 10 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions To select a channel Use B or B UP DOWN key to find a channel Stop when you find the desired channel NOTE Not all channel numbers are available in INT bands see marine Channel charts at the back of this manual 6 Selecting High Low Power You must press and release H L LOCK key to toggle the transmit power between high and low Select high High power transmit for long range communications and select low Low power transmit for short range communications to save battery power To change the transmit power Press H L LOCK key to toggle between High and Low transmit power When the radio is operating at high power the HI icon appears on the LCD display and when operating at low power the LO icon appears on the LCD display The H L setting is applied to all the channels in the channel bank Anytime the priority CH 16 is selected it will always be at HI power For USA operation CH 13 and 67 are always low power initially and will go to high if the H L key is held down while transmitting 7 Locking the Keypad Use H L LOCK key to activate the Key Lock function in order to avoid accidental key press of the radio keypad To lock and unlock the keypad 1 To lock the keypad press and hold the H L LOCK key until the Key Lock icon appe
23. nd or UP DOWN keys are inactive and will sound an error beep if pressed Tri Watch watches Channel 16 Channel 9 and the current working channels To activate and terminate Tri Watch mode 1 Press and hold DW TRI Watch key for 3 seconds to activate the Tri Watch mode The TRI icon will appear on the LCD display 2 Press and hold DW TRI Watch key again for 3 seconds to terminate Tri Watch Mode and to return to the previous working channel OF 3 Press and release DW TRI Watch key to terminate Tri Watch mode and enter into Dual Watch mode The DU icon will appear on the LCD display NOTE During Tri Watch mode SCAN MEM WX UIC and B or B UP DOWN keys are inactive and will sound an error beep when pressed 12 Selecting a WX weather channel 1 Press and release the WX UIC key to enter Weather mode The WX icon will appear on the LCD 2 Press the UP or DOWN keys to select a WX channel see marine Channel charts at the back of this manual 3 Press and release the WX UIC key again to return to normal operation NOTE During Weather mode the PTT H L LOCK MEM and SCAN keys are inactive and an will sound error beep when pressed Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 13 13 Weather Alert Operation Your radio has the ability to watch the designated NOAA weather channel for storm alerts To activate select the Wx channel to monitor by short press the WX UIC key and then UP or DOWN Press and
24. nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the factory customer service department for help Marine VHF Radio use on Land You should consider acquiring a special license called a marine utility station license to operate a hand held marine radio from land a ship station license IS NOT sufficient You may apply for this license by filing FCC Form 601 with the FCC Refer to the FCC web site http www fcec gov for further details and qualifications We recommend you record your radio s serial number here This number is on the radio rear panel underneath the battery pack Serial Number Date Purchased Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 23 NAV ICO FULL TWO YEAR LOWRANCE VHF WARRANTY We our or us refers to NAVICO your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer i
25. nternational channels The letter B is only used for some Canadian Receive only channels KEY S Simplex operating channel D Duplex operating channel Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 19 Canadian Marine Channels CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMARK MHz MHz TO T0 SHIP SHORE 01 156 050 160 650 D Public Correspondence No Yes 02 156 100 160 700 D Public Correspondence No Yes 03 156 150 160 750 D Public Correspondence No Yes 04A 156 200 56 200 S Canadian Coastguard SAR Yes Yes 05A 156 250 56 250 5 ort Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes 06 156 300 156 300 S nter ship Safety Yes No 07A 156 350 56 350 S Commercia Yes Yes 08 56 400 56 400 5 Commercial inter ship only Yes No 09 56 450 156 450 S ecreational Calling Channel Yes Yes 0 56 500 156 500 S Commercia Yes Yes 1 56 550 56 550 5 Commercial VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes 2 56 600 56 600 S ort Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes 3 56 650 156 650 S nter ship Navigation Safety bridge to bridge Yes No 1W 1W with power up 4 56 700 56 700 S ort Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes 5 56 750 56 750 S Commercial Yes Yes 1Wonly 7 56 850 156 850 S State Controlled Yes Yes 1Wonly 18A 156 900 156 900 S Commercial Yes Yes 19A 156 950 156 950 S Canadian Coa
26. on and Location of the Controls A Antenna Transmitting LED PTT Push To Talk Key LCD Display SQL squelch Knob PWR VOL Knob Speaker MEM Memory Key Channel 16 9 Key p Microphone UP Key JGG OW 3 H L LOCK Key DOWN Key i SCAN Key DW TRI Watch Key Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions WX UIC Key Before Using your Radio Before using your radio you should make the following preparations Carefully inspect the package contents for the radio battery pack antenna AC DC wall adapter cradle charger wrist strap belt clip and this manual including product warranty 1 Fully charge the Li ion polymer battery pack for a minimum 3 5 hours and install it onto the radio 2 Install the antenna onto the radio 3 Install the belt clip onto the radio 1 Charging and Installing the Li ion Polymer Battery Pack Install the Li ion polymer battery pack onto the radio Use a coin or screwdriver rotate the screw lock clockwise to lock the battery pack onto the radio You can either charge the Li ion polymer battery pack when it is ae attached to the radio or separated 1 Insert the adapter plug into the cradle charger unit 2 Connect the AC wall adapter into a standard wall jack 3 Insert the battery pack or th
27. plex 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 00 Note The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U S waters KEY S Simplex operating channel D Duplex operating channel Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 21 WEATHER Channels CH RX TRAFFIC TYPE NAME REMARK MHz WX01 62 550 OAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only Wx02 62 400 OAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX03 62 475 OAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WXx04 62 425 OAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX05 62 450 OAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX06 62 500 OAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX07 62 525 OAA Weather Channel NOAA WX X only WX08 61 650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX X only WX09 61 775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX X only Wx10 63 275 OAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only 22 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions FCC Compliance Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the i
28. s Recreational Yes No 73 56 675 56 675 S ort Operations Yes Yes 74 56 725 56 725 S ort Operations Yes Yes 77 156 875 156 875 S ort Operations Yes Yes 1Wonly 78A 156 925 56 925 S oat Operations Recreational Yes No 79A 156 975 56 975 S Commercial Yes Yes 80A 157 025 57 025 5 Commercial Yes Yes 81A 57 075 57 075 S U S Government Environmental Protection Yes Yes G 85 157 275 161 875 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 86 157 325 161 925 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 87 157 375 161 975 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 88 157 425 162 025 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes 88A 157425 157 425 S Commercial Inter ship Only Yes No Special Notes on USA Channel Usage LOW POWER 1 W only Receive Only LOW POWER 1 W initially Override to HIGH POWER by holding down PTT then holding down the H L key HI is indicated in the display Used normally in bridge to bridge communications Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A 21A 23A 61A 64A 81A 82A and 83A cannot be lawfully used in U S waters unless special authorization is obtained from the U S Coastguard Not for use by the general public The letter A illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is simplex This same channel is always duplex when selecting International There is no A reference for I
29. sary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F 0Utside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate an Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site or consult your telephone directory for listings www lowrance com Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 25 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items To locate an Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site or consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization wil
30. stguard Yes Yes 20 157 000 161 600 D Canadian Coastguard No Yes 1Wonly 21 157 050 161 650 D Port Operations No Yes 21A 157 050 157 050 S U S Government Canadian Coastguard Yes Yes 21B 61 650 S Port Operations 0 RX only 22A 157 100 57 100 S Canadian Coastguard Liaison Yes Yes 23 157 150 161 750 D Public Correspondence No Yes 24 157 200 161 800 D Public Correspondence No Yes 25 157 250 161 850 D Public Correspondence No Yes 25B 161 850 S Public Correspondence Jf RX only 26 157 300 161 900 D Public Correspondence No Yes 27 157 350 161 950 D Public Correspondence No Yes 28 157 400 162 000 D Public Correspondence No Yes 28B 162 000 S Public Correspondence Jf RX only 60 156 025 160 625 D Public Correspondence No Yes 61A 156 075 156 075 S U S Government Canadian Coastguard Yes Yes 62A 156 125 156 125 Canadian Coastguard Yes Yes 64 156 225 160 825 D Public Correspondence Duplex No Yes 20 Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 65A 156 275 56 275 S ort Operations Yes Yes 66A 156 325 56 325 5 ort Operations Yes Yes 1Wonly 67 56 375 56 375 Commercial SAR Yes No 68 56 425 56 425 S oat Operations Recreational Yes No 69 156 475 156 475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes 71 56 575 56 575
31. tt Power 5 5 90 ratio CAMO pattern LHR 22 only 0 ceeee eee REAL TREE ADVANTAGE MAX 4 HD Cradle Charger model isione aenneren niini dag uuine cand os eaeraeaaan BC1 TRANSMITTER POWEROULD Ub soe tv csndenvaun a EEA OEE teas 1 or 5 Watts Selectable Modulation Type sisi is aiiusceseteiaeetidaapuebaeitun cite lagyeatbe ENNER FM Hum and Noise Attenuation 0 cccce eee eee e eee e eee eeeeeeee teat enae eee 40dB Audio Distro Mses enire einar sE NEEE NEARE 5 SPUFOUS SUPPIESSION sayin snoa nane EERE EREE INNEREN 0 25uW RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12dB SINAD 000cccceeeceveeeeeeueecseueeseuaeeseueeeseuness 0 3uV Squelch Sensitivity iisi ccctassdsciabedarmesorsneaweadedwen Threshold 12dBuV EMF Adjacent Channel SelectiOnis i cians sis nonesma aii 65dB Spurious Response Rejection 0 cee ecee esse eee eee eee tease teeaeeeennens 65dB Intermodulation REJECtiON si vicsasssisececdsinagedscnrsagiebarcinetaaneaaewacnane 65dB Audio Power OUDUE css occicescivererkesas kaiina stone ens en 250mW at 5 THD NOTE The above specifications are typical and may vary between models Specifications are subject to change without notice Lowrance LHR 20 22 Operation Instructions 15 Frequency Charts International Marine Channels CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMARK MHz MH
32. user is advised to adjust the Squelch level depending on your movement and or location Setting Squelch too high can cause weak signals including weak distress calls to be missed 3 Transmitting and Receiving Use PTT Push To Talk key to transmit speak on the selected channel To transmit and receive 1 Press and hold PTT key then speak about 3 to 4 away from the microphone The TX icon will appear on the LCD display while you are transmitting 2 Release PTT key when finished speaking The radio will change to listening mode 3 For receiving the PWR VOL volume knob can be adjusted for the best listening audio output from the speaker NOTE Before transmitting make sure the selected channel is not busy and is not designated receive only B icon showing such as CH15 See the marine Channel charts for traffic type information at the back of this manual 4 Accessing the 16 9 Priority Channels The Channel 16 9 Priority key allows you to access the emergency Coastguard channel 16 quickly pressing and holding this key also allows you to quickly access channel 9 which is an alternate emergency channel in some areas To access the 16 9 channels 1 Press Channel 16 9 Priority key to access channel 16 2 To access the alternate channel 9 which is available in some areas press and hold the Channel 16 9 priority key for 3 seconds then release 5 Selecting Channels Use B r UP DOWN key to scro
33. z TO To SHIP SHORE 01 156 050 160 650 D Public Correspondence No Yes 02 156 100 160 700 D Public Correspondence No Yes 03 156 150 160 750 D Public Correspondence No Yes 04 156 200 160 800 D Port Operations No Yes 05 156 250 160 850 D Port Operations Selected VTS Areas No Yes 06 156 300 156 300 S nter ship Safety Yes No 07 156 350 160 950 D Port Operations No Yes 08 56 400 56 400 S Commercial inter ship only Yes No 09 56 450 156 450 S ecreational Calling Channel Yes Yes 0 156 500 156 500 S Commercial Yes Yes 1 56 550 56 550 S Commercial VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes 2 56 600 56 600 S ort Operations Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes 3 56 650 156 650 5 nter ship Navigation Safety bridge to bridge Yes No 4 56 700 56 700 S ort Operations Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes 5 56 750 56 750 S ort Operations Yes Yes 1Wonly 7 56 850 156 850 S State Controlled Yes Yes 1Wonly 18 156 900 161 500 D Port Operations No Yes 19 156 950 161 550 D Commercial No Yes 20 157 000 161 600 D Port Operations No Yes 21 157 050 161 650 D Port Operations No Yes 22 157 100 161 700 D Port Operations No Yes 23 157 150 161 750 D Public Correspondence No Yes 24 157 200 161 800 D Public Correspondence No Yes 25 157 250 161 850 D Public Correspondence No Yes 26 157 300 161 900 D Public Correspondence No Yes 27 157 350 161 950 D Public Correspondence No Yes 28 157 400 162
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