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1. 5 156 750 Environmental ENVIRONMEN RX only TAL 156 800 S nternational Distress Safety and Yes Yes ete _ Calling 7 156 850 156 850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR iw only 18A 156 900 156 900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 19A 156 950 156 950 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 20 157 000 161 600 D ort Operations Canadian Coast Guard No Yes PORT OPS 20A 157 000 157 000 ort Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 21A 157 050 157 050 5 U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 22A 157 100 157 100 S Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes COAST GUARD 23A 157 150 157 150 S U S Government Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 24 157 200 161 800 D ublic Correspondence Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE 25 157 250 161 850 D ublic Correspondence Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE 26 157 300 161 900 D ublic Correspondence Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE 27 157 350 161 950 D ublic Correspondence Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE 28 157 400 162 000 D ublic Correspondence Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE 61A 156 075 156 075 5 U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 63A 156 175 156 175 5 ort Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS VTS 64A 156 225 156 225 S sar Canadian Commercial Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED ishing 65A 156 275 156 27
2. External Speaker connector Plug the external speaker cable jack into the connector BEFORE powering on the radio Use a 4 Ohm 4 Watt external speaker Red Power wire Connect this to the Positive battery terminal Check that a 10 Amp fuse is installed on this power cable close to the battery Black Power wire Connect this to the Negative battery terminal ANT A radio antenna is not supplied A suitable radio antenna must be mounted and connected before operating the LVR 250 radio Consult your dealer for advice if necessary GND A ground connection is not usually required CS mmmH 5 16 Eis SN D oe i CS M Je 0 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Wiring for GPS COM connector Pin Wire Function Notes 1 Red No connection Not used 2 Orange NMEA OUT To GPS 3 White Program clone Not used 4 Green NMEA IN From GPS 5 Yellow NMEA IN From GPS 6 Black NMEA OUT Ground 7 Blue No connection Not used 8 Grey No connection Not used 8 Grey 2 Orange a 5Yelow AV PS mart Gleen A 1 Bare wire 3White K oa J o 7 Blue N 6Black Set Up the Radio CAUTION You can t make any DSC transmissions until you ve obtained a user MMSI and entered it into your LVR 250 The user MMSI is a
3. Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling DSC such as Safety and Ship Calls No voice communication is allowed on CH70 nnel is only available on DSC enabled radios TERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in U S or Canada waters 49 C 2 USA Channel Chart CH TX MHz RX MHz MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIPTO SHIPTO NAME TAG REMARK SHIP SHORE 01A 156 051 156 050 ort Operations Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS VTS 03A 156 150 156 150 US Government Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED vajajo a al R 05A 156 250 156 250 6 156 3 156 300 07A 156 350 156 350 8 156 4 156 400 9 156 450 156 450 0 156 5 156 500 1 156 55 156 550 Commercial VTS in Selected Areas VTS 2 156 600 156 600 ort Operations Selected VTS Areas PORT OPS VTS 3 156 650 156 650 nter ship Navigation Safety bridge to BRIDGECOM 1w bridge 1W with Power up 4 156 700 156 700 ort Operations Selected VTS Areas PORT OPS VTS PORT OPS VTS o SAFETY 0 S s COMMERCIAL s CALLING ort Operations Selected VTS Areas S nter ship Safety nln Ye N Commercial Yes Ye Commercial inter ship only Yes N Ye ecreational Calling Channel Yes Commercial Yes Ye
4. 156 225 160 825 D Public Correspondence Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 64A 156 225 156 225 S U S Government Canadian Commercial Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED Fishing 65A 156 275 156 275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 66A 156 325 156 325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1Wonly 67 156 375 156 375 S Commercial SAR Yes No COMMERCIAL 68 156 425 156 425 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes No SHIP SHIP 69 156 475 156 475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 70 156 525 156 525 S Digital Selective Calling DSC DSC 71 156 575 156 575 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE 72 156 625 156 625 S Inter ship Yes No SHIP SHIP 73 156 675 156 675 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 74 156 725 156 725 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 77 156 875 156 875 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS O1w only 78A 156 925 156 925 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes No SHIP SHIP 79A 156 975 156 975 S Commercia Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 80A 157 025 157 025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 81A 157 075 157 075 S U S Government Operations Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 82A 157 125 157 125 S U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 83 157 175 161 775 D Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG 83A 157 175 157 175 S U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 83
5. Group Call Call logs DSC mode Channel Naming Tri watch Favourite channel scan All scan User programmable MMSI MMSI and NAME directory TRANSMITTER Frequency Output power Transmitter protection Max Freq deviation Spurious amp harmonics Modulation distortion RECEIVER Frequency 12dB SINAD sensitivity 20db SINAD sensitivity Adjacent CH selectivity Spurious response Intermodulation Rejection ratio Residual Noise level Audio output power Compass safe distance Yes Yes Yes Yes 20 individual and 10 distress SC101 USA Class D Europe Yes Yes Yes Yes 20 numbers amp group 156 025 157 425MHz 25 W 1 W selectable Open short circuit of antenna 5kHz better than 2 5uW Less than 4 1kHz for a 3kHz deviation 156 025 163 275 MHz 0 25uV distant 2 5uV local for LVR 250 US 0 25uV distant 0 8uV local for LVR 250 EU 0 35uV more than 65db more than 65 db more than 65 db more than 40 db unsquelched 2 W with 8 ohm at 10 distortion 4 W with 4 ohm external speaker 0 5 m 1 5 Specifications are subject to change without notice 46 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix B Troubleshooting 1 The transceiver will not power up A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver a Check the power cable for cuts breaks or squashed sections b After checking
6. STANDARD TIME ZONES y Standard Time Universal Time value from table Corrected to February 2008 sb t Universal Time Standard Time value from table Zone boundaries are approxima e Daylight Saving Time Summer Time M usually one hour in advance of Standard a i 1130 0 Time is kept in some places p e a Map outline Mountain High Maps f Mii Q Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office EN Ko andard Time legally adopted 180 150 W 120 W 90 W 60 W 30 W 60 E 90 E 180 2 5 3 Time Format Options TIME FORMAT Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format GPS DATA SETTING TIME FORMAT MANUAL TIME OFFSET gt 12 Hr gt SETTING gt TIME FORMAT 24 Hr TIME DISPLY 07 15AM LOC 24 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 1 Select GPS DATA then SETTING 2 Select TIME FORMAT 3 Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired In this example 12 hour format has been selected and so the LCD shows the AM or PM suffix 2 5 4 Time Display Options TIME DISPLAY If you have entered the time manually as described in the previous sections the time is always shown on the screen with the prefix M However if the vessel position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver you can switch the time display on the screen ON or OFF as follows 1 Select GPS DATA then SETTING 2 Select TIME DISPLAY TIME FORMAT 3 Select ON on or OFF off as gt TIME DISPLY desired In this example OFF has been
7. See Section 2 5 Send DSC Distress Call See Section 6 Press To Talk located on the microphone Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable channel This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning You must release PTT to receive a signal If PTT sticks a built in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after five minutes and sound the error beeps Channel Select Turn to select a channel The current channel is shown on the LCD in BIG digits an A or B designator suffix if applicable in small letters below the channel number See appendix C for a listing of channel frequencies Push to activate the ENT function You can also use the rotary knob for alphanumeric entry Turn to step through alphanumeric characters one at a time then push to confirm each selection If you make an error select the lt character then push to backup Channel Select Located on the microphone The current channel is shown on the screen in BIG digits with an appropriate designator suffix A or B in small letters below the channel number Press or to step through the available channels one at a time or hold down to scroll rapidly through all the available channels See Appendix C ora listing of channel charts Alphanumeric Entry This key can also be used for menu selection and or alphanumeric entry Press or to scroll the cursor up or down menu options when navigating menus When editing an item containi
8. gt CALL BACK INDIVIDUAL ALL SHIPS ROUTINE DELETE ROUTINE gt CALL LOG 10 45 UTC gt SET CHANNEL BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE gt SEND The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls so that you call any of them again quickly 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select CALL LOG Scroll down to the desired contact details The radio displays the contact details for the most recent incoming call as the first entry 01 in the call log In the example the contact details for the most recent call are displayed Press ENT to advance to next screen 2 Again press ENT to confirm the call back then set the working channel and press ENT to send the call Continue as explained in Section 5 2 1 38 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 5 2 8 Call using the Distress Log DIST LOG DSC CALL DISTRESS 02 REBECCAT ALL SHIPS 12 15 UTC DISTRESS CALL LOG 82 50 1234 N Alternating PIRACY gt DIST LOG 24 45 3425 W ALL RELAY REBECCA T REBECCA T REBECCA T gt CALL BACK INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL DELETE ROUTINE ROUTINE RELAY gt SET CHANNEL gt SEND The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 10 most recent relayed Distress Calls so that you can call any of them quickly Always try to make voice contact on CH16 first as follows 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select DIST LOG 2 The most recently received Distress Call Is the first entry 01 in the Distres
9. 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 60 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions How to Obtain Service Inthe USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Low rance 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 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 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F Outside Canada and the USA If you have technical
10. 2 7 5 3 2 Receiving an Individual Call INDIV REV INDIV 14 CHANNEL ESC gt EXIT 1 When you receive notification of an INDIV call press any key to cancel the alert The radio manually selects the channel designated in the incoming call by pressing ENT key INDIV calls are almost always Routine priority If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies the buddy s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI 2 The LVR 250 US responds automatically to acknowledge the incoming call The LVR 250 EU responds manually Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 41 3 The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact on the designated channel If this does not happen you can press PTT to initiate voice contact instead The call data is stored in the Call Log see Section 5 2 7 5 3 3 Receiving a Group Call GROUP 1 When you receive notification of a GROUP call press any key RCV GROUP to cancel the alert The radio automatically selects the channel GP RD GROUP designated in the incoming call FISHER2 ESC gt EXIT The priority level is always routine and the group is identified on the screen The group will be one of the three groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier see Section 4 3 2 You do not need to send an acknowledgement If desired press PTT to initiate voice contact on the designated channel The call data is stored in t
11. 3 X 66 a 156 325 160 925 X 07 a 156 35 160 95 X 67 a 156 375 156 375 xX 08 a q 156 4 156 4 xX 68 a 156 425 156 425 X 09 a b c 156 45 156 45 X 69 a 156 475 156 475 X 10 e 156 5 156 5 X 70 a 156 525 156 525 Digital selective calling for distress safety and calling 11 156 55 156 55 xX 71 156 575 156 575 xX 12 156 6 156 6 X 72 a r 156 625 156 625 X 3 f 156 65 156 65 X 73 f g 156 675 156 675 X 14 q 156 7 156 7 X 74 a 156 725 156 725 X 15 h 156 75 156 75 X 75 0 156 775 156 775 xX 16 i 156 8 156 8 X Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 55 76 j d o 156 825 56 825 x 17 h 156 85 56 85 x 77 a k 156 875 156 875 x 18 156 9 161 5 x 78 156 925 61 525 xX 19 156 95 61 55 x 79 a 156 975 161 575 x 20 157 161 6 X 80 157 025 61 625 X 21 a 157 05 61 65 xX 81 a 157 075 161 675 x 22 157 1 161 7 x 82 I m 157 125 61 725 x 23 m 157 15 61 75 x 83 a m 157 175 161 775 x 24 m 157 2 161 8 x 84 m 157 225 61 825 xX 25 m 157 25 61 85 xX 85 a m 157 275 161 875 X 26 m 157 3 161 9 x 86 a m 157 325 61 925 x 27 m 157 35 61 95 xX 87 a d 157 375 157 375 x 28 m 157 4 162 x 88 a p 157 425 57 425 x AIS1 a n 161 975 61 975 AIS2 a n 162 025 162 025 General remarks to Country Specific table 1 56 The
12. 37 5 2 4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call LAST 5 2 5 Call a Group GROUP 5 2 6 Call All Ships ALL SHIPS 5 2 7 Call using the Call Log CALL LOG 5 2 8 Call using the Distress Log DIST LOG 5 2 9 Call distress relay using the Distress Log DIST LOG 5 2 10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy LL REQUEST 5 3 Receiving DSC Calls 5 3 1 Receiving an All Ships Call ALL SHIPS 5 3 2 Receiving an Individual Call INDIV 5 3 3 Receiving a Group Call GROUP 5 3 4 Receiving a Geographic Call GEOGRAPH 5 3 5 Receiving a Polled Position Call POSITION Section 6 Distress Calls s cccssccssrssscscscscsscscscesese 6 1 Sending a Distress Call 0 6 2 Receiving a Distress Call DISTRESS 6 3 Distress Acknowledgement DISTRESS ACK or Relay eeessssssessscssssesseessseseecsneessessnsesesenaee 44 Appendix A Technical Specifications s cscccscsccscsescesccssccssssssccscsseceseeeee 4D Appendix B Troubleshooting scssccscrsssesscssscssscesescccscesccsscssscssscssssssceseseee 47 Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Charts C 1 International Channel Chart Special Notes on International Channel Usage C 2 USA Channel Chart Special Notes on USA Channel Usage C 3 CANADA Channel Chart Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage CA WEATHER Chien S assine a aa E E E AR NE 54 Appendix D EU Inland Waterway Channels s s sccsscscssssesscssseseseseree
13. CALL gt FIRE gt PIRACY SENT WAIT FLOODING HOLD DISTRESS PRESS EXIT COLLISION 2 SECONDS TO CANCEL 1 Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS If time is available to specify the nature of the distress go to step 2 Otherwise go directly to step 3 2 Press the DISTRESS key to display the following categories Scroll to the category that describes your situation then press ENT UNDESIGNATED Undesignated FIRE Fire FLOODING Flooding COLLISION Collision GROUNDING Grounding LISTING Listing SINKING Sinking ADRIFT Adrift ABANDONING Abandoning PIRACY Piracy OVER BOARD Over Board 3 Hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds until you see the distress call sent message DISTRESS CALL SENT on the screen The whole display starts to flash and beep loudly The distress call repeats five times continuously It then repeats randomly every 3 5 to 4 5 minutes until a distress acknowledgement DISTRESS ACK is received from a search and rescue authority or until you cancel the distress call manually Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 43 The radio selects CH16 automatically so that you can hear any incoming voice contacts from search and rescue authorities or other vessels within range Press EXIT if you need to cancel the distress call This is the only key that operates in distress mode 6 2 Receiving a Distress Call DISTRESS 123456789 123456789 10 15 UTC Alternatin
14. CHOO is only available in the UK to Coast Guard users with written authorization 2 The special channels above maybe fitted to your radio These are only licensed for use in the country indicated No attempt should be made to use them in any other country 58 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix E MMSI and License Information You must obtain a user MMSI Marine Mobile Service Identity and enter it into your LVR 250 in order to use the DSC functions Contact the appropriate authorities in your country If you are unsure who to contact consult your Lowrance dealer The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number similar to a personal telephone number It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC Digital Select Calling Depending upon your location you may need a radio station license for the LVR 250 You may also need an individual operator s license Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio com munications authorities before operating DSC functions FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U S Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
15. ENT to activate the LOCAL setting gt LOCAL BACKLIGHT This disables distance sensitivity and the menu is displayed again LOCAL is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that local sensitivity is selected 2 4 Backlighting BACKLIGHT and Contrast CONTRAST Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD and the MENU SELECT keypad at a comfortable level LOCAL DIST gt BACKLIGHT The microphone keypad backlighting is either ON or OFF CONTRAST Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD 22 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 2 4 1 Set the Backlighting Level BACKLIGHT LO HI 1 Select BACKLIGHT 2 Select a comfortable back the setting 3 Press ENT to enable the se light level using or to change tting and return to the menu Note The DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched off 2 4 2 Set the Contrast Level CONTRAST LO HI 1 Select CONTRAST setting 3 Press ENT to enable the se 2 5 GPS Data and Time GPS DATA Select a comfortable contrast level using or to change the ting and return to the menu MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT CONTRAST gt GPS DATA This information is importa f the boat has an operational G radio automatically detects and he local time However if the GPS navigation you can specify the vessel posit using the GPS DATA option You can also select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options PS navigatio
16. LL polling request ccl See section 4 7 Sections 1 3 and 1 4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter save and change data 4 2 Enter Your USER MMSI USER MMSI This is a once only operation You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC functions DSC SETUP INPUT USER MMSI USER MMSI USER MMSI gt USER MMSI 187654321 INPUT AGAIN GROUP SETUP gt STORE INDIV REPLY CANCEL You can display and read your user MMSI at any time but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MMSI 1 Select DSC SETUP then USER MMSI 2 If this is the first time that you are entering your user MMSI a dashed line appears Enter your user MMSI along the dashed line Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit If you make an error press until lt appears then press ENT to backup and correct the entry 30 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 3 Press ENT to store your user MMSI 4 Enter your user MMSI again as a password check then press ENT to permanently store the user MMSI and return to the menu You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting USER MMSI in the main menu 4 3 Maintain Your Groups GROUP SETUP Use GROUP SETUP to create edit or delete 1 2 or 3 groups of frequently called people stored in alphanumeric order A group MMSI always starts with 0 4 3 1 Create a Group GROUP SETUP DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP GROUP NAME FISHER
17. Speaker Connections INT SPEAKER sssssssscssssssececssseecsssnsesesssseseecsnesesseneeeesenaee 28 3 6 Set the Priority Channel WATCH MODE 3 7 Weather Alert Wx ALERT 3 8 NMEA protocol COM PORT sscsicsecssasssssssicszestedsdostcacedesdastasstnedctbessutess ann 29 Section 4 DSC Setup Menu DSC SETUP 4 1 DSC Setup Menu Options 4 2 Enter Your USER MMSI USER MMSI ssssesssscsssssssssscsesssscessssessssessesssssesscessssesssnsesseeseeessseescsees 4 3 Maintain Your Groups GROUP SETUP 4 3 1 Create a Group GROUP SETUP 4 3 2 Edit Group Name Details 4 3 3 Delete a Group 4 4 Response to Individual Calls INDIV REPLY 4 5 ATIS MMSI amp ATIS Functionality 4 5 1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI 4 5 2 Enable ATIS Functionality ATIS FUNC LVR 250 EU ONLY 4 6 DSC functionality options DSC FUNC 4 7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls LL REPLY ssssssssssssssccsssssescesssesceconseeseesnseessessneeseesnesees 34 Section 5 Sending and Receiving DSC Callls sscscccsssesscssscsessesesesseeeseee 3D Bal Whatis DSC sis ccsscatssscssipentshsaierasscitennasanranenistes RR ARR NAR 35 5 2 Sending DSC calls 5 2 1 Make a Routine Call Individual 5 222 Reting a Routine Call scss cscaseccinsenesedbvestdecelisesevsittseesanasned E ANR 4 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 5 2 3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call INDIV sssssssssscssesesusessetseee
18. basis All existing equipment shall be capable to of operating on this channel within a ten year period after the entry into force of this Arrangement p After permission of the competent authority this channel may be used only for special events on a temporary basis q Inthe Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information n the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship to port authorities Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 57 D 1 Special Channels 2 CH SEND RECEIVE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP TO NAME TAG MHz MHz TO SHIP SHORE 00 156 000 156 000 UK Coast Guard Users Yes Yes UK COAST GRD M1 57 425 157 850 UK Marina Channel M1 Yes Yes UK MARINA M2 61 425 161 425 UK Marina Channel M2 Yes Yes UK MARINA 31 157 550 162 150 INT L Duplex Holland No Yes NL MARINA 96H 162 425 162 425 INT L Belgium No Yes BEL G MARINA ii 55 500 155 500 INT L Skandinavia Yes No LEISURE 1 L2 55 525 155 525 INT L Skandinavia Yes No LEISURE 2 B 155 650 155 650 INT L Skandinavia not in Denmark Yes No LE ISURE3 F 155 625 155 625 INT L Skandinavia Yes No FISHING 1 F2 55 775 155 775 INT L Skandinavia Yes No FISHING 2 F3 55 825 155 825 INT L Skandinavia call back Yes No FISHING 3 AIS1 161 975 161 975 AIST See Cee AlS2 162 025 162 025 AS2 oe Note 1 Lightly Shaded Simplex channel
19. channels for service categories ship to ship and nautical information may also be used for vessel traffic systems by traffic centres In some countries frequencies certain channels are used for an other service catego ry or other radio services These countries are Austria Bulgaria Croatia the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Hungary Moldova Romania the Russian Federation the Slovak Republic the Czech Republic with exemption of channels 08 09 72 74 and 86 Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia The Administrations concerned should make any possible attempt to make these frequencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and or the required service category Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table a In the countries mentioned under remark 2 it is strictly prohibited to use this channel b This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350 c In the Netherlands this channel is used by for its on scene communications during safety operations on the North Sea IJsselmeer Waddenzee Ooster and Westerschelde d This channel may also be used for piloting mooring tugging and for other nautical purposes e This channel is the first ship to ship channel unless the competent authority has designated an other channel In the countries mentioned under remark 2 it is all
20. could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 reason able 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 instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal lation 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 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 59 Navico Full Two Year Lowrance VHF Warranty We our or us refers to NAVICO the manufacturer of this Lowrance VHF product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household
21. moves to the MMSI line 4 When you are finished press ENT repeatedly if necessary to display the next screen 5 Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen 4 3 3 Delete a Group GROUP SETUP FISHER2 DELETE GROUP MANUAL NEW EDIT FISHER2 gt FISHER2 gt DELETE gt YES FRIENDS1 NO 1 Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP The existing group names are displayed Press or to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT Select DELETE and press ENT The radio asks for confirmation amp Ww oN Press ENT to delete the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen 4 4 Response to Individual Calls INDIV REPLY LVR 250 US ONLY You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel ready for a conversation A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call and then asks if you want to converse with the caller 1 Select DSC SETUP then INDIV REPLY DSC SETUP INDIV REPLY USER MMSI gt AUTO 2 Select AUTO for an automatic response GROUP SETUP MANUAL or MANUAL for a manual response gt INDIV REPLY 3 Press ENT to confirm your choice and return to the menu 4 5 ATIS MMSI amp ATIS Functionality LVR 250 EU ONLY You must enter your ATIS MMSI to access ATIS functionality if you are navigating inland waterways within Europe ATIS sends a digi
22. power on Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached VOL PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker if connected Squelch or Threshold Level Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard then turn slowly clockwise until the random noise disappears Make another 1 4 turn clockwise for best reception in open sea conditions In areas of high noise eg close to large cities reception may improve if sensitivity is reduced Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting See section 2 3 Priority Channel Also on the microphone Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel Press again to return to your original channel The default is Channel 16 To make Channel 09 the priority channel hold down 16 9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed Priority Channel LVR 250 EU only Also on the microphone Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel Channel 16 on high power Press again to return to your original channel Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 17 WX H L 3CH SCAN Weather Channel LVR 250 US only In USA and Canadian waters press to hear the most recently selected weather station The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD Rotate the dial or on the microphone to change to a different weather channel Press WX again to return to the mos
23. rate setting should be 4800 and parity should be set to NONE Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 47 Appendix C VHF Marine Channel Charts C 1 International Channel Chart CH TX MHz RX MHz MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIPTO SHIPTO NAMETAG REMARK SHIP SHORE 01 156 050 160 650 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 02 156 100 160 700 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 03 156 150 160 750 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 04 156 200 160 800 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OP 05 156 250 160 850 D ort Operations Selected VTS No Yes PORT OPS VTS Areas 06 156 300 156 300 nter ship Safety Yes No SAFETY 07 156 350 160 950 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 08 156 400 156 40 S Commercial inter ship only Yes No COMMERCIAL 09 156 450 156 45 ecreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING 10 156 500 156 500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 11 156 550 156 550 S Commercial VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes VTS 12 156 600 156 60 S ort Operations Selected VTS Yes Yes PORT OPS VTS Areas 13 156 650 156 650 S nter ship Navigation Safety Yes No BRIDGE COM bridge to bridge 14 156 700 156 70 S ort Operations Selected VTS Yes Yes PORT OPS VTS Areas 15 156 750 156 75 S ort Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS O1w only 16 156 800 156 800 S nternational Distress Safety Yes Yes DISTRES
24. 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 LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 61 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 will 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 envelope and tape it o the unit 3 For proper testing include a brief note w
25. selected and so the screen no longer shows the time SETTING TIME OFFSET If the time display is set ON course and speed data are not displayed on the LCD see section 2 5 6 2 5 5 Position Display Options LL display If you have entered the vessel position manually as described in the previous section the vessel position is always shown on the screen with the suffix M However if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver you can switch the vessel position display on the screen on or off as follows 1 Select GPS DATA then SETTING SETTING LL DISPLAY TIME FORMAT ON 2 Select LL DISPLAY TIME DISPLY gt OFF 3 Select ON on or OFF off as gt LL DISPLAY desired In this example OFF has been selected and the screen no longer shows the vessel position 2 5 6 Course amp Speed Display Options COG SOG Use this option to display course over ground COG and speed over ground SOG data on the screen 1 Select GPS DATA then SETTING SETTING COG SOG 2 Select COG SOG sre a fae 3 Select ON on or OFF off as gt COG SOG desired In this example ON has been selected and so the screen shows the bearing and speed If COG SOG is set ON on the time is not displayed on the screen see section 2 5 4 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 25 2 5 7 GPS Alert Options ALERT The GPS alert is usually set to ON on so that if the GPS navigation receiver is di
26. 1 USER MMSI gt MANUAL NEW 012345678 gt GROUP SETUP 000000000 gt STORE INDIV REPLY CANCEL 1 Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP 2 If this is the first time that you are entering a group name a line of nine zeros appears Otherwise any existing group names are displayed Press ENT to display the input screen 3 Enter the group name along the dashed line It can be alphanumeric Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit When you have finished press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line f you make an error press until lt appears then press ENT to backup and correct the entry 4 Enter the group MMSI Note that the first number is always 0 Press ENT in The group name and group MMSI are shown in a confirmation screen Press ENT to store he details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen 4 3 2 Edit Group Name Details GROUP SETUP FISHER1 EDIT NAME FISHER2 MANUAL NEW gt EDIT FISHER1 012345678 gt FISHER1 DELETE EDIT MMSI gt STORE FRIENDS1 012345678 CANCEL 1 Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP The existing group names are displayed Press or to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT 2 Press ENT to edit The group name details are displayed with the cursor at the first character of the name Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 31 3 Edit the buddy name or to edit only the MMSI press ENT repeatedly until the cursor
27. 5 5 ort Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 66A 156 325 156 325 ort Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 50 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 67 156 375 156 375 S Commercial bridge to bridge 1W with Yes No BRIDGECOM 1w Power up 68 156 425 156 425 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes No SHIP SHIP 69 156 475 156 475 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE 70 156 525 156 525 Digital Selective Calling DSC DSC 71 156 575 156 575 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE 72 156 625 156 625 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes No SHIP SHIP 73 156 675 156 675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 74 156 725 156 725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 77 156 875 156 875 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1w only 78A 156 925 156 925 S Boat Operations Recreational Yes No SHIP SHIP 79A 156 975 156 975 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 80A 157 025 157 025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 81A 157 075 157 075 S U S Government Environmental Protec Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED tion Agency Operations 82A 157 125 157 125 S U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 83A 157 175 157 175 S U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 84 157 225 161 825 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Y
28. 51 C 3 CANADA Channel Chart CH TX MHz RX MHz MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIPTO SHIPTO NAME TAG REMARK SHIP SHORE 01 156 050 160 650 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 02 156 100 160 700 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 03 156 150 160 750 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 04A 156 200 156 200 S Canadian Coast Guard SAR Yes Yes CANADIAN CG 05A 156 250 156 250 S ort Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS VTS 06 156 300 156 300 5 nter ship Safety Yes No SAFETY 07A 156 350 156 350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 08 156 400 156 400 S Commercial inter ship only Yes No COMMERCIAL 09 156 450 156 450 S ecreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING 10 156 500 156 500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 11 156 550 156 550 S Commercial VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes VTS 12 156 600 156 600 S Port Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS VTS 13 156 650 156 650 S Inter ship Navigation Safety bridge to Yes No BRIDGE COM 1w bridge 1W with power up 14 156 700 156 700 S Port Operations VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS VTS 15 156 750 156 750 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 1w only 16 156 800 156 800 S International Distress Safety and Yes Yes DISTRESS Calling 17 156 850 156 850
29. 5mm to drill the pilot holes Otherwise drill the four screw holes where marked using a 3 16 5mm drill bit Drill completely through the mounting surface 3 Use a Philips screwdriver and the set of four flat screws spring washers plain washers and nuts to attach the mounting gimbal to the location site 4 Slide the radio into the mounting gimbal 5 Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle cn Change the Viewing Angle The viewing angle on the gimbal mount has a 20 tilt range To change the current viewing angle on the gimbal mount 1 Support the radio then cautiously loosen the mounting knobs until the radio can be moved 2 Re position the radio then tighten the mounting knobs again Recessed Installation 1 Tape the installation template onto the chosen location site 2 Cut out the area marked by the solid dark line The dashed line indicates the total area 8 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions that will be covered by the radio fascia after installation Drill the 4 mounting holes Remove the installation template and slide the radio into the cavity Screw each M5x32 screw through the screw hole in the mounting bracket then attach the stopper If your bulkhead exceeds 0 51 13mm the stopper can be discarded if necessary Tighten the M5x32 screws until the radio is held
30. AGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been connected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product 3 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 negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the 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 previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required NAVICO
31. B 161 775 S Canadian Coast Guard RX Only CANADIAN CG 84 157 225 161 825 D ublic Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE 85 157 275 161 875 D ublic Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE 86 157 325 161 925 D ublic Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE 87 157 375 157 375 ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 88 157 425 157 425 S ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage O LOW POWER 1 W only Receive Only LOW POWER 1 W initially Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H L key before transmitting 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 Coast Guard Not for use by the general public Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 53 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 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 av
32. EEP OFF 2 Select ON on or OFF off then SINT SPEAKER press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu 3 6 Set the Priority Channel WATCH MODE If you have LVR 250 EU watch mode is similar to a dual watch scanning between the priority channel and the working channel CH16 is the priority channel however if you have LVR 250 US and are operating on USA or Canadian channel banks you can set the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CHO9 as well as the working channel as follows 1 Select RADIO SETUP then WATCH RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE MODE eae peony 2 Select ONLY 16CH for dual watch mode gt WATCH MODE or 16CH 9CH for tri watch mode 3 7 Weather Alert Wx ALERT LVR 250 US ONLY The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz You can set up the radio to pick up weather alerts as follows 1 Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT RADIO SETUP WX ALERT 2 Select ON on or OFF off then INT SPEAKER ON j press ENT to enable the setting and WATCH MODE gt OFF return to the menu gt WX ALERT When a weather alert is broadcast the alarm will sound Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message 3 8 NMEA protocol COM PORT This radio uses NMEA0183 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit The COM Port must be configured correct
33. FUNC 1 Select DSC SETUP then ATIS FUNC 2 Select ON on to enable the ATIS functionality and automatically disable DSC functionality The ATIS annunciator appears on the screen It is not possible to have both ATIS ON on and DSC ON on simultaneously When you enable one the other will turn OFF off If DSC and ATIS are both OFF off DSC will have to be switched ON on for normal DSC operation There are two annunciators in the screen to show you the current mode if the DSC annuncia tor is shown DSC is operational if the ATIS annunciator is shown ATIS is operational Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 33 4 6 DSC functionality options DSC FUNC DSC functionality can be disabled but this is not recommended DSC SETUP DSC FUNC GROUP SETUP gt ON INDIV REPLY OFF gt DSC FUNC 1 Select DSC SETUP then DSC FUNC 2 Press ENT to select ON and to operate the DSC functionality This will automatically disable ATIS functionally The DSC annunciator appears on the screen It is not possible to have both ATIS ON on and DSC ON on simultaneously When you en able one the other will turn OFF off If DSC and ATIS are both OFF off DSC will have to be switched ON on for normal DSC operation There are two annunciators in the screen to show you the current mode if the DSC annuncia tor is shown DSC is operational if the ATIS annunciator is shown ATIS is operational 4 7 Respon
34. INE ROUTINE PRESS PTT gt SEND CALLING WAITING ACK ESC gt EXIT You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select INDIVIDUAL This allows you to call another person 2 Press ENT the arrow is pointing to lt ROUTINE gt However you can select one of the allowing call priorities ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY To make a Routine call press ENT to select MANUAL NEW to call a person that is not in your buddy list otherwise select the name of your buddy Press ENT f you selected MANUAL NEW you need to enter the user MMSI and then press ENT 3 Select the working channel and press ENT Note Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list If the call is to a Coast Station the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel 4 The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call SEND Press ENT to send the call The radio goes to CH70 and the Tx annunciator is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being sent 5 Ifthe call is acknowledged ACK press PTT to talk If there is no reply retry making the call See Section 5 2 2 5 2 2 Retrying a Routine Call 6 If there is no reply to your call after one minute UNABLE TO 123456789 ACKNOWLEDGE the radio asks if you want to retry the call SEND AGAIN SEND AGAIN gt YES NO 7 Select YES and press E
35. LOWRANCE Pub 988 0158 051 www lowrance com LVR 250 VHF Radio Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright 2008 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 LVR 250 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 DANGER 4 personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING WARNI G indicates a potentia ly hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION CAUTIO indicates a pote
36. LVR 250 US only WX ALT Weather Alert Alarm beeps will sound LVR 250 US only BUSY Receiver busy with an incoming signal PRI Priority channel is selected D Duplex operation Otherwise blank for Simplex operation LOCAL Local calling is selected Otherwise blank for distance calling DSC DSC capability is available Sar ncoming DSC call Low Battery warning activates at 10 5 V g Channel selected USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations X Channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation B A Channel suffix if applicable CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels if any are selected Otherwise blank ATIS LVR 250 EU only and enabled for radios in European inland waterways A typical operational display is shown here The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown A transmission on Channel 16 is being made at high power using the International channel bank Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel It is also set as favourite channel 1 There is an incoming DSC call so the receiver is busy 16 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 1 6 Basic Operation and Key Functions All possible keys and their functions are listed here Note that some of the keys may not be available depending on your Lowrance VHF radio model Key VOL PWR SQL 16 9 Function Volume and Power Turn clockwise to
37. MENU or CALL Note that only three menu items can be displayed at any one time on the screen 2 Rotate the Rotary knob or use keys on the microphone to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired option Press ENT press the Push To Select to display that option 3 Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section 4 Press ENT to confirm changes Otherwise press EXIT to keep the original entry 5 Press EXIT to backup one screen this key is equivalent to an ESC function on a PC 1 4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone you can Rotate the Rotary knob or use keys on the microphone key to enter alphanumeric data Press to count through numbers or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number Press to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired character If you make an error press until lt is displayed then press ENT to backup and correct the entry 1 5 LCD Symbols and Meanings glee WX ALT ve Ey NO em D Aelii HHA HH 222222 ooo SS SANT CONEIBA BSESESES S525 CH1 CH2 CH3 ATIS Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 15 This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols Symbol Meaning TX Transmitting HI LO Transmission power High HI 25W or Low LO 1W WX Weather channel
38. NT to retry the call The radio will repeat this cycle twice If the call still cannot be placed the radio returns to normal operation 36 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 5 2 3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call INDIV RCV INDIV 13 CHANNEL REQUEST 523456789 ROUTINE Alternating ENT gt ACK ESC gt EXIT The LVR 250 EU requires the operator to manually send an acknowledgement to the request ing radio Press ENT to send an acknowledgement or EXIT to cancel The LVR 250 US will automatically send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio within 10 seconds of receiving the call 5 2 4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call LAST DSC CALL BOBBY D BOBBY D BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL INDIV INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL gt LAST CALL ROUTINE ROUTINE ROUTINE GROUP 10 22 UTC gt SET CHANNEL gt SEND This facility is useful and used frequently 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode LAST CALL is automatically selected Press ENT to display the contact details of the most recent incoming call Press ENT to next screen 2 Select the working channel and press ENT Note Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list If the call is to a Coast Station the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel 3 The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call SEND Press ENT to send the call and contin
39. O 2 1 Radio Menu Options Menu 2 2 Maintain Your Buddy List BUDDY LIST 2 2 1 Add an Entry 2 2 2 Edit an Entry 2 2 3 Delete an Entry 2 3 Local or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL DIST 2 3 1 Set Distance Sensitivity 2 3 2 Set Local Sensitivity 2 4 Backlighting BACKLIGHT and Contrast CONTRAST 2 4 1 Set the Backlighting Level 242 Setthe Contrast LOVE srssssnssesnesssngssesesonetenissvsoisniesyioictstecsistbsnenbtiesstnebshins ovnssstioststeenecedssooseehvie Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 3 2 5 GPS Data and Time GPS DATA zesire sieis ria Seira 2 5 1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time MANUAL 2 5 2 Local Time TIME OFFSET 2 5 3 Time Format Options TIME FORMAT 2 5 4 Time Display Options TIME DISPLAY 2 5 5 Position Display Options LL display 2 5 6 Course amp Speed Display Options COG SOG 2 5 7 GPS Alert Options ALERT 2 6 GPS Simulator SIMULATOR o csssssssssssscsssssssssssscsccesssssnsssescessessnsessseseesssnnueseeseeessnsnneeeseeseesssnnness 26 2 7 Reset to Factory Defaults RESEW uniin a ANAE iR 26 Section 3 Radio Setup Menu RADIO SETUP s scsssccsssssscsscsseccsccsescsceseee 27 3 1 Radio Setup Menu RADIO SETUP w cssssssssesssssscesssssseseccessessnsesesceseessssnusseesseessssnnseeseseeeessneness 27 3 2 Channel UIC 3 3 Channel Names CH NAMB 28 3 4 RING amp BEEP Volume RING VOLUME and KEY BEEP 3 5 Internal
40. S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR 1w only 18A 156 900 156 900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 19A 156 950 156 950 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG 20 157 000 161 600 D Canadian Coast Guard No Yes CANADIANCG 1w only 21 157 050 161 650 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 21A 157 050 157 050 5 U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 21B 161 650 S ort Operations mee PORT OPS RX only 22A 157 100 157 100 S Canadian Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes CANADIAN CG 23 157 150 161 750 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 24 157 200 161 800 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 25 157 250 161 850 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 25B 161 850 5 ublic Correspondence TELEPHONE RX only 26 157 300 161 900 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 27 157 350 161 950 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 28 157 400 162 000 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 28B 162 000 5 ublic Correspondence TELEPHONE RX only 60 156 025 160 625 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 61A 156 075 156 075 S U S Government Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED 52 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 62A 156 125 156 125 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG 64
41. S and Calling 17 156 850 156 85 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR O1w only 18 156 900 161 500 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 19 156 950 161 550 D Commercial No Yes SHIP SHORE 20 157 000 161 600 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 21 157 050 161 650 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 22 157 100 161 700 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 23 157 150 161 750 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 24 157 200 161 800 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 25 157 250 161 850 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 26 157 300 161 900 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 27 157 350 161 950 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 28 157 400 162 000 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 60 156 025 160 625 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 61 156 075 160 675 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 48 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 62 156 125 160 725 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 63 156 175 160 775 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 64 156 225 160 825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 65 156 275 160 875 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 66 156 325 160 925 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 67 156 375 156 375 S Commercial bridge to bridge Yes No BRIDGE COM 68 156 425 156 425 S Boat Operation
42. ailable 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 Channe NOAA WX X only WX02 162 400 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX X only WX03 162 475 NOAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX04 162 425 NOAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX05 162 450 NOAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX06 162 500 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX X only WX07 162 525 NOAA Weather Channe NOAA WX X only WX08 161 650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX X only WX09 161 775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX X only WX10 163 275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX X only 54 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix D EU Inland Waterway Channels Country Specific table For specific channel information for your country please refer to local authorities CH SPECIFIC FOOT TRANSMITTING SHIP TO SHIP SHIP TO PORT NAUTICAL NOTES FREQUENCY MHZ INFORMATION SHIP LAND 60 a 156 025 160 625 X 01 a 156 05 160 65 X 61 a 156 075 160 675 X 02 a 156 1 160 7 X 62 a 156 125 160 725 X 03 a 156 15 160 75 X 63 a 156 175 160 775 X 04 a 156 2 160 8 X 64 a 156 225 160 825 X 05 a 156 25 160 85 xX 65 a 156 275 160 875 X 06 a b 156 3 156
43. at the chosen location s atleast 3 1 m from the antenna Allows easy connection to at least a 10 Amp fused 13 6 V DC electrical source and the antenna s at least 1 5 45 cms from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio se Side i T 20 N Provides enough room to fix the DSC warning enn t gt abel 20 Pa The VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of approx 20 deg Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable view of the T Pp display Ideally the user should be directly in front N gt of the display or no more than 20 deg from the 20 a E front of the display 20 ea o3 Note If unsure temporarily power up the radio P and check for a suitable location 6 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Checklist The following items should be supplied in the box Check before starting the installation and contact your dealer if an item is missing Note An antenna is not provided Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary 1 Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio 2 Two self tapping screws for the lacs microphone bulkhead mount 2 Power supply cable with in built 7 Amp fuse 3 Two flat screws for
44. cknowledgement from your buddy If there is no reply after 1 minute the radio asks if you want to retry Continue as explained in Section 5 2 2 40 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 5 3 Receiving DSC Calls Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels DISTRESS See Section 6 ALL SHIPS Urgency Safety Routine or Distress priority see Section 5 3 1 INDIVIDUAL Urgency Safety Routine or Distress priority see Section 5 3 2 GROUP Routine priority only see Section 5 3 3 GEOGRAPHIC Routine priority only see Section 5 3 4 POLLED POSITION Routine or Safety priority see Section 5 3 5 In addition to the audible alert the telephone icon will flash on the screen 5 3 1 Receiving an All Ships Call ALL SHIPS 14 CHANNEL ALL SHIPS REQUEST SAFETY ACCEPT gt ENT FROM ESC gt EXIT TOM ernating 1 When you receive notification of an ALL SHIP call press any key to cancel the alert Press ENT to switch to the designated working channel manually press EXIT to return to old CH The priority level and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies the buddy s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI 2 No acknowledgement is required Press PTT to initiate voice contact on CH16 and then switch to the designated working channel The call data is stored in the Call Log see Section 5
45. e DD D 1 Special Channels sscscscssscsisasseicscessscssscassachssuadssasssiaetisnesatetsdatoasehcavasstavaodscacatestessesasiansansajenigitonata 58 Appendix E MMSI and License Information FCC Compliance Navico Full Two Year Lowrance VHF Warranty sssesssssssossossoeocsossseossocoseossee 60 How to Obtain Service sssccsssocscssssccssssccesscccscsscccsssscccssssccsesscccsssssccsesssscessess Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 5 Installation This Lowrance radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue To be effective as a safety device this radio must be used only within the geo graphic range of a shore based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles Installation Options There are two ways to install the radio You can choose A deck or overhead mounted gimbal installation The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted A recessed installation The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead The radio fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted Location Requirements Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling Whichever installation method you choose ensure th
46. e level of the incoming call notification beeps RING VOLUME See section 3 4 Set the volume level of the beeps KEY BEEP See section 3 4 Switch ON OFF on off the radio s internal speakers INT SPEAKER See section 3 5 __ Selects the operation of Dual or Tri watch scanning WATCH MODE See section 3 6 WX ALERT __ Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON on or OFF off LVR 250 US only See section 3 7 ___ Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio COMPORT and any other instruments See section 3 8 Sections 1 3 and 1 4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter save and change data 3 2 Channel UIC Toggle between USA International or Canadian channel banks The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C RADIO SETUP gt UIC CH NAME RING VOLUME Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 27 3 3 Channel Names CH NAME The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags CH NAME gives you the option to edit or delete the channel name tags displayed on the screen RADIO SETUP TELEPHONE gt CH NAME gt EDIT RING VOLUME CH NAME DELETE BEEP VOLUME TELEPHONE EDIT CH NAME EDIT CH NAME TELEPHONE PHONE1 gt YES NO 1 Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME 2 Use or to step through the channels with their name tags until you see the channel nam
47. e tag you want to change then press ENT In this example the channel name TELEPHONE associated with channel 01 is being changed to PHONE1 3 Select EDIT and press ENT to edit the existing name tag Input the new name over the existing name It can be a maximum of 12 characters To delete the channel name select DELETE and press ENT 4 Press ENT repeatedly if necessary to display the YES NO confirmation 5 Press ENT to confirm the new channel name tag or the deletion then press EXIT to return to the menu 3 4 RING amp BEEP Volume RING VOLUME and KEY BEEP Set the volume level of the incoming signal beeps RING VOLUME and or the error and warn ing beeps KEY BEEP to HIGH high or LOW low as follows RADIO SETUP RING VOLUME KEY BEEP CH NAME gt HIGH gt HIGH gt RING VOLUME LOW LOW KEY BEEP OFF 1 Select RADIO SETUP then RING VOLUME or BEEP VOLUME as appropriate 2 Select a HIGH or LOW volume It is possible to turn the beeps off completely by selecting KEY BEEP then OFF 3 Press ENT to enable the new volume setting and return to the menu 3 5 Internal Speaker Connections INT SPEAKER Switch the radio s internal speaker ON on or OFF off The external speaker is always ON on if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack 28 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 1 Select RADIO SETUP then INT RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKER SPEAKER RING VOLUME gt ON KEY B
48. eft or right handed use Powerful 4 W external audio output Access to all currently available marine VHF channel banks USA Canada International including weather channels where available Special CH16 channel or CH16 9 key for quick access to the priority international distress Special 3CH key to select your three favourite channels PSCAN similar to dual watch facility In addition the LVR 250 US EU models also provide US only DISTRESS cal Easy access to MSI storage LL position po Weather alert DSC Digital Select Calling capability that meets USCG SC101 Class D Standards LVR 250 DSC Digital Select Calling capability that meets EC Class D Standards LVR 250 EU only button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an acknowledgement is received a buddy list of up to 20 favourite people or three favourite groups Group Call and All Ships Call facility ling information acility where available LVR 250 US only ATIS facility for inland waterways LVR 250 EU only Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 1 2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this Section Other preferences are set up through the built in menus and these are explained in the other Sections 1 3 How to Display and Navigate Menus 1 Press
49. es TELEPHONE 85 157 275 161 875 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE 86 157 325 161 925 D Public Correspondence Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE 87 157 375 157 375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 88 157 425 157 425 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 88A 157 425 157 425 S Commercial Inter ship Only Yes No COMMERCIAL 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 H L key before transmitting 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 Coast Guard 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 refer ence for International channels The letter B is only used for some Canadian Receive only channels 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 KEY S Simplex operating channel D Duplex operating channel Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions
50. firmly against the rear of the bulkhead LOCK NUT MSX32 SCREW Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount Hold the microphone bulkhead mount at the 0 96 24 5 mm chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions on the mounting surface Ensure that the microphone curly cable will comfortably reach this location BEFORE you drill 1 16 29 5 mm Drill the two pilot screw holes where marked 0 47 12mm Use a short length Philips screwdriver and the Nee set of two flat screws spring washers plain washers and nuts to secure the microphone bulkhead mount at the location site Hang the microphone on its mount Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 9 Fix the DSC label A CAUTION A DSC warning label is supplied with the LVR 250 To comply with FCC regulations this warning label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating con trols of this Lowrance radio Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label Connect the Radio Cables The connectors are on the rear of the base unit as follows t GPS COM connector For connection to GPS device via NMEA See the following table for wiring and color codes If you re not using this be sure to put the protective cap securely over the connector to protect it from moisture and dust
51. g DISTRESS 82 50 1789 N FLOODING 24 45 3425 W ESC gt EXIT 1 Analert sounds when a distress call DISTRESS is received Press any key to cancel the alert You do not need to send an acknowledgement 2 The radio automatically selects CH16 and displays the details of the distress call on the screen Press PTT to establish voice contact The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1 5 seconds the first screen shows the user MMSI and nature of the emergency if specified the second screen shows the time and the location if specified If the location and time are not specified these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively The LVR 250 is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel trans mitting the Distress Call is sending this This provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 20 m 60ft 6 3 Distress Acknowledgement DISTRESS ACK or Relay FLOODING DISTRESS 102547813 RELAY FROM 82 50 1234 N SAM 24 45 3425 W ESC gt EXIT An alert sounds when a Distress Relay DISTRESS RELAY is received Press any key to cancel the alert Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance For a Distress Acknowledgement DISTRESS ACK sent from the Search and Rescue SAR authorities of your country your radio automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears Press PTT
52. graphic range Calls can be categorised as distress urgency safety or routine and DSC selects a working channel automatically 5 2 Sending DSC calls 1 Press CALL to show the types of DSC call that can be made PROVIDURA Note that only four DSC call types can be shown at any one gt LAST CALL time on the screen GROUP 2 Press or to scroll up and down the DSC call types until the cursor is positioned at the desired option Then press ENT The DSC call types are The following options are available through CALL key Make a individual call or acknowledgement to a new caller or a INDIVIDUAL buddy See Section 5 2 1 5 2 2 and 5 2 3 LAST CALL Show the details of the most recent incoming call See Section 5 2 4 GROUP m Make a call to one of your three groups See Section 5 2 5 ALL SHIPS Make an All Ships call See Section 5 2 6 CALL LOG Show the details of the 20 most recent incoming calls See Section 5 2 7 DIST LOG Show the details of the 10 most recent distress calls See Section 5 2 8 LL REQUEST Request the LL position of a buddy See Section 5 2 9 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 35 5 2 1 Make a Routine Call Individual DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL MANUAL MMSI 123456789 gt INDIVIDUAL gt ROUTINE INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL SAFETY ROUTINE GROUP URGENCY gt SET CHANNEL 123456789 123456789 123456789 INDIV ACK INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL 123456789 ROUTINE ROUT
53. he Call Log see Section 5 2 7 5 3 4 Receiving a Geographic Call GEOGRAPH GEOGRAPHICAL 14 CHANNEL ACCEPT gt ENT ESC gt EXIT A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area 1 When you receive notification of a GEOGRAPH call press any key to cancel the alert The radio manually selects the channel designated in the incoming call Press ENT The user MMSI or name are displayed on the screen If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies the buddy s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI 2 Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel 5 3 5 Receiving a Polled Position Call POSITION POSITION ACK POSITION ACK ZAM Alternating 12 15 UTC 82 50 1234 N ESC gt EXIT 24945 3425 W 1 When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request see Section 5 2 9 you are recommended to make a written note of the position especially if it is a good fishing position If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes 42 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Section 6 Distress Calls A WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used See 4 2 Enter Your USER MMSI USER MMSI 6 1 Sending a Distress Call DISTRESS CALL DISTRESS CALL DISTRESS
54. ith the product describing the problem Be sure to 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 62 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Notes LOWRANCE Lowrance Pub 988 0158 051 Copyright 2008 Printed in China 100708 All Rights Reserved Navico MN000794B G Bee cosy couse F CE 0560
55. ly before use The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol 1 Select RADIO SETUP then COM PORT Gerace OEE atin 2 Select CHECKSUM ON on or OFF WX ALERT SON off then press ENT to enable the gt COM PORT OFF setting and return to the menu CHECKSUM ON is the usual setting The COM Port uses 4800 baud rate and can receive the following GPS data sentence RMC GGA GLL GNS Additionally this radio will output the following NMEA DSC data DSC for DSC call DSE for enhanced position Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 29 Section 4 DSC Setup Menu DSC SETUP A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used See below for instruction to Enter Your USER MMSI 4 1 DSC Setup Menu Options The following options are available through MENU key USER MMSI __ Enter your user MMSI See section 4 2 If you do not have a user MMSI see Appendix D GROUP SETUP Enter or change the name and or details of a group See section 4 3 INDIV REPLY L Choose an automatic or manual response to calls LVR 250 US only See section 4 4 ATIS MMSI Enter or change your ATIS MMSI LVR 250 EU only See section 4 5 ATIS FUNC Enable disable the ATIS function LVR 250 EU only See section 4 5 DSC FUNC Turn the DSC operation ON OFF on off See section 4 6 LL REPLY m Select the type of response to an
56. ly until the cursor moves to the MMSI line 5 When you are finished press ENT repeatedly if necessary to display the next screen 6 Press ENT to store the changes The buddy list is displayed again If more changes are required repeat Steps 2 through 6 Otherwise press EXIT to ESC Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 21 2 2 3 Delete an Entry BUDDY LIST BUDDY LIST TOM DELETE BUDDY gt MANUAL NEW MANUAL NEW EDIT ALEX ALEX gt DELETE gt TOM 1 Select BUDDY LIST Press ENT to display the list of entries 2 Scroll down if required to the entry you want to delete and press ENT 3 Select DELETE then select YES 4 The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again 2 3 Local or Distance Sensitivity LOCAL DIST Use LOCAL DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either MENU SELECT locally LOCAL or over distances DIST BUDDY LIST gt LOCAL DIST LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions It is BACKLIGHT designed for use in areas of high radio noise for example close to cities See also SOL Squelch Control in Section 1 6 2 3 1 Set Distance Sensitivity J Select LOCAL DIST then select DIST SENSITIVITY gt DISTANT 2 Press ENT to activate the DIST setting This disables local LOCAL sensitivity and the menu is displayed again 2 3 2 Set Local Sensitivity 3 Select LOCAL DIST then scroll to LOCAL SENSITIVITY DISTANT 4 Press
57. main unless you delete them To delete a favourite channel select that channel then hold down 3CH until he CH1 CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD Scan Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL or TRI WATCH mode The weather channel is also scanned if the USA channel bank is selected and the weather alert mode ALT is ON Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked every 1 5 seconds When a signal is received scanning stops at that channel and BUSY ap pears on the screen If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds the scan restarts Press ENT to temporarily skip over lock out an always busy channel when in ALL SCAN mode and resume the scan An X is shown on the screen to Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions PUSH TO SELECT EXIT CALL MENU DISTRESS PTT Rotary knob designate a skipped channel Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel Press SCAN to stop at the current channel Enter ENT Use ENT when navigating menus to confirm entries and edits Escape ESC Use EXIT when navigating menus to clear incorrect entries o exit from a menu without saving changes and to back up to the previ ous screen Radio and DSC Call Menu Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls See Section 6 DSC Setup Menu Press to enter the DSC Setup Menu and to customize your radio
58. n receiver the VHF updates the vessel position and eceiver is disconnected or absent ion and the local time manually t because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted 2 5 1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time MANUAL Note that this function is available only ifan operational GPS receiver is not connected GPS DATA MANUAL LL gt MANUAL N SETTING W MAN UTC 1 Select GPS DATA then MANUAL 2 Enter the latitude then the longitude then the UTC 3 Press ENT when all the information is correct The vessel s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen with the UTC time The prefix MAN indicates a manual entry The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS posi tion is received Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 23 2 5 2 Local Time TIME OFFSET The local time can be set by entering the time offset between UTC and local time as follows GPS DATA SETTING TIME OFFSET MANUAL gt TIME OFFSET gt 01 30 gt SETTING TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY 02 30PM LOC 1 Select GPS DATA then SETTING 2 Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time Half hour increments can be used with a maximum offset of 13 hours In this example a difference of 1 5 hours has been entered and the local time is displayed with the suffix LOC Vi UT S RQ LP7O0O N Z A B C ag a n SANOZ AWIL 40 dVW ATHOM
59. ng only numbers press to count through he numbers or hold down to scroll rapidly To enter a character press to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll rapidly Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 19 Section 2 The Radio Menu MENU 2 1 Radio Menu Options Menu The following options are available through MENU key BUDDY LIST LOCAL DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST GPS DATA DSC SETUP RADIO SETUP GPS SIM RESET MANUAL SETTING USER MMSI GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY ATIS MMSI ATIS FUNC DSC FUNC LL REPLY Maintain your buddy list See Section 2 2 Set radio sensitivity See Section 2 3 Set backlight level See Section 2 4 Set contrast level See Section 2 4 Set position amp UTC manually See Section 2 5 Set local time and time format See Section 2 5 UIC CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE WX ALERT COM PORT DSC Setup Menu See Section 4 Make DSC calls See Section 5 Radio Setup Menu See Section 3 Turn the GPS Simulator on off See Section 2 6 Reset factory settings See Section 2 7 Sections 1 3 and 1 4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter save and change data 20 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 2 2 Maintain Your Buddy List BUDDY LIST Use the Buddy List to store the names and a
60. ntial y hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a po fo7 NOn ale tentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Table of Contents INSCONGEON ssccasssicccivsccsccsvesccssssevetesssasssisesendecesesessscusevebscssassetsassueicessseseiseseretsdsar Installation Options Location Requirements Checklist Git Dall Stal tL Scsacats cececcsiecac ahah coed sctsdanaessdendestantbesss a E a E EREE Nan aA Change the Viewing Angle Recessed Installation Install the Microphone Bulkhead MOUNt csecsssssssscsssseesecsssescesssseescesnseecssssseecessntecsessnesessnseesesenee 9 Fix the DSC label Connect the Radio Cables Set Up the Radio Enter Your User MMSI cissssiistisisitininniiiannatiniiacnaiiiiitedininannnniianneniihinnatt The Completed Installation Notes Section 1 General Information ccssscccsssssccsssccscssssccsscsccssssccsssssscssssssccesses 14 1 1 Features 1 2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio 1 3 How to Display and Navigate Menus T 4 HOw to Enter Alphanumeric Data sciccscscesssssscscivassdscescssacessreicecsscsisencooistcslsaoiseoscestieacrestvtecoedsets 15 1 5 LCD Symbols and Meanings 1 6 Basic Operation and Key Functions Section 2 The Radio Menu MENU cccccccessccsscccssssssccsccscccsscccccccssccsscccsseeel
61. owed hat the output power is set to a value between 6 and 25 W until 1 January 2005 f n the countries mentioned under remark 2 this channel is used for service category ship to port authorities g Inthe Netherlands this channel is used by its national coastguard for communications during oil pollution operations on the North Sea and for safety messages for the North Sea Waddenzee IJsselmeer Ooster and Westerschelde h This channel may be used only for service category on boardon board communications i This channel may be used only for communications between seagoing vessels and participating land stations in case of distress and safety communications within the maritime sea areas In the countries mentioned under remark 2 this channel may be used only for distress safety and calling j The output power shall be reduced automatically to a value between 0 5 and 1 W k This channel may be used for communications with a social character Inthe Netherlands and Belgium this channel may be used for transmitting messages concerning bunkering and victualling The output power has to be reduced manually to a value between 0 5 and 1 W m This channel may also be used for public correspondence n This channel will be used for an automatic ship identification and surveillance system AIS capable of providing worldwide operating on seas and Inland Waterways o The availability of this channel is on a voluntary
62. s Recreational Yes No SHIP SHIP 69 156 475 156 475 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 70 156 525 156 525 Digital Selective Calling DSC DSC 71 156 575 156 575 Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 72 156 625 156 625 S Inter ship Yes No SHIP SHIP 73 156 675 156 675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 74 156 725 156 725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 77 156 875 156 875 S Inter ship Yes No SHIP SHIP 78 156 925 161 525 D Non Commercial No Yes SHIP SHORE 79 156 975 161 575 D Commercial No Yes SHIP SHORE 80 157 025 161 625 D Commercial No Yes SHIP SHORE 81 157 075 161 675 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 82 157 125 161 725 D ort Operations No Yes PORT OPS 83 157 175 161 775 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 84 157 225 161 825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 85 157 275 161 875 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 86 157 325 161 925 D ublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 87 157 375 157 375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 88 157 425 157 425 Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS Special Notes on International Channel Usage LOW POWER 1W only Note The INT KEY S Simplex operating channel D Duplex operating channel LOW POWER 1W initially Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H L key before transmitting Used normally in bridge to bridge communications Channe Distress This cha
63. s Log Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1 5 seconds the first screen shows the location and name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress the second screen shows the nature of the emergency if specified and the MMSI of the vessel that relayed the Distress Call 3 Select CALL BACK and press ENT then set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5 2 1 5 2 9 Call distress relay using the Distress Log DIST LOG 5 2 9 1 Call distress relay to individual using the Distress Log You can make a distress relay to an individual in the log DSC CALL 02 SAM DISTRESS ALL SHIPS DISTRESS 12 05 UTC CALL LOG FLOODING Alternating 82 50 003 N gt DIST LOG 27 45 543 W SAM RELAY INDIV RELAY gt CALL BACK gt INDIV RELAY gt MANUAL NEW DELETE ALL RELAY SAM RELAY BOBY 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select DIST LOG 2 Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1 5 seconds the first screen shows the location and name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress the second screen shows the nature of the emergency if specified and the MMSI of the vessel that relayed the Distress Call Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 39 3 Again press ENT then select RELAY 4 Press ENT the arrow is printing lt INDIV RELAY gt 5 Press ENT the INDIV RELAY men
64. sconnected the alarm sounds 1 Select GPS DATA then SETTING SETTING GPS ALERT LL DISPLY gt ON 2 Select GPS ALERT COG SOG OFF SGPS ALERT 3 Select ON on or OFF off as desired 2 6 GPS Simulator SIMULATOR The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned ON or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port However if you want to test it turn it on 1 Select GPS SIM then select ON on or OFF off as desired pe al Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON on simulated RADIO SETUP Speed Over Ground SOG Course Over Ground COG and LL gt GPS SIM position appear on the screen This data is updated automati cally during the simulation It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator mode 2 7 Reset to Factory Defaults RESET Use this to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings and the entries in your buddy list MENU SELECT RESET RADIO RADIO SETUP ARE YOU SURE GPS SIM gt YES gt RESET NO 1 Select RESET The radio asks for confirmation 2 Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu 26 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Section 3 Radio Setup Menu RADIO SETUP 3 1 Radio Setup Menu RADIO SETUP The following options are available through MENU key Channel band UIC See Section 3 2 Edit or delete channel names CHNAME See Section 3 3 __ Set the volum
65. se Type to LL Polling Calls LL REPLY You can set up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways AUTO Automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your buddies MANUAL Choose whether to reply automatically or manually to any incoming buddy polling requests OFF Ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests DSC SETUP LL REPLY INDIV REPLY gt AUTO DSC FUNC MANUAL gt LL REPLY OFF 1 Select DSC SETUP then LL REPLY 2 Select your response and press ENT to confirm and return to the menu 34 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Section 5 Sending and Receiving DSC Calls A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used See 4 2 Enter Your USER MMSI USER MMSI 5 1 What is DSC DSC Digital Selective Calling is a semi automated method of establishing VHF MF and HF radio calls It has been designated as an international standard by the IMO International Mari ime Organization and is part of the GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Currently you are required to monitor Distress Channel 16 but DSC will eventually replace istening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to broadcast routine and urgent maritime safety information DSC enables you to send and receive calls from any vessel or coast station that is equipped with DSC functionality and within geo
66. ssociated MMSls of 20 MENU SELECT favourite people Names are stored in the order of entry with the gt BUDDY LIST most recent entry shown first LOCAL DIST BACKLIGHT The following sections show to use BUDDY LIST to add edit and delete entries on your buddy list Section 5 explains how to call a buddy 2 2 1 Add an Entry BUDDY LIST ENTER NAME ENTER NAME gt MANUAL NEW BOB ALEX ENTER MMSI TOM 123456789 BOB 123456789 gt STORE CANCEL 1 Select BUDDY LIST The cursor is at MANUAL NEW Press ENT 2 Enter the buddy name one character at a time this may be alphanumeric then press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI entry line 3 Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name this must be numeric then press ENT 4 The new buddy name and MMSI are displayed Press ENT to store the new entry which is displayed at the top of your buddy list Note When the BUDDY LIST is full 20 entries you can make a new entry and the buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased 2 2 2 Edit an Entry BUDDY LIST ALEX EDIT NAME ALEX gt MANUAL NEW gt EDIT ALEX 111223344 ALEX DELETE EDIT MMSI gt STORE TOM 112233445 CANCEL Select BUDDY LIST Press ENT to display the list of entries 2 Scroll down if required to the incorrect entry and press ENT 3 Select EDIT The cursor is at the first character of the name 4 Edit the buddy name or to edit only the MMSI press ENT repeated
67. t recent channel If the weather alert mode ALT is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is broadcast from the weather station it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message Transmission Power Located on the microphone High HI 25W or Low LO 1W Press to toggle between high or low transmission power for the entire channel bank The HI or LO selection is shown on the LCD Some channels allow only low power transmissions Error beeps will sound if the power transmission setting is incorrect Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially but can be changed to high power by holding down H L and PTT at the same time See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts Three Favourite Channels Also on the microphone Press to toggle between your favourite channels The CH1 CH2 or CH3 symbol appears on the LCD to show which favourite channel is selected To scan only one of your favourite channels press 3CH then immediately press and release SCAN If you want to scan all three favourite channels press 3CH then immediately press and hold SCAN To add a favourite channel for the first time select that channel then hold 3CH to store it in the CH1 location Repeat the procedure to store two more avourite channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively f you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3 CH1 and CH2 re
68. tal message any time that you release the PTT key Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06 08 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 71 72 74 and 77 32 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 4 5 1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI DSC SETUP INPUT ATIS INPUT ATIS INPUT AGAIN GROUP SETUP MMSI ATIS MMSI INDIV REPLY gt STORE gt ATIS MMSI CANCEL ATIS MMSI 923456789 An ATIS MMSI always starts with the number 9 gt STORE CANCEL To enter or edit your ATIS MMSI 1 Select DSC SETUP the ATIS MMSI 2 Ifthis is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI a dashed line appears Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line The first number is always 9 Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit f you make an error press until lt appears the press ENT to backup and correct the entry If you are editing an existing ATIS MMSI this will be displayed Make the required changes 3 Press ENT to store your user MMSI 4 Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check then press ENT to permanently store he ATIS MMSI and return to the menu You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSI in the main menu 4 5 2 Enable ATIS Functionality ATIS FUNC LVR 250 EU ONLY ATIS functionality will operate only after the ATIS MMSI has been entered see previous sec tion DSC SETUP ATIS FUNC INDIV REPLY gt ON ATIS MMSI OFF gt ATIS
69. the microphone bulkhead mount 3 External speaker connection cable with white wire and black wire 4 Two spring washers for the microphone bulkhead mount 4 GPS connection cable 5 OT cach 5 Two plain washers for the microphone A WO mounting nops bulkhead mount 6 Microphone bulkhead mount 6 Two nuts for the microphone bulkhead 7 Four self tapping screws for the mount mounting gimbal 7 Four M5x32 screws for recessed 8 Four flat screws for the mounting installation gimbal 8 Four nuts for the recessed installation 3 Seat washers for the mounting Not pictured Two plastic stoppers for the g recessed installation Installation template 10 Four plain washers for the mounting One 7 Amp spare fuse in case of accidental gimbal reverse of battery polarity Base unit and 7 microphone Protective cover 11 Four nuts for the mounting gimbal rae 5 T 6 J o i J8 of J ESA O O00ON Ce 6 16 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 7 Gimbal Installation 1 Hold the mounting gimbal at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the screw hole positions onto the mounting surface 2 Ifyou can t reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts use the self tapping screws instead of the flat screws shown in the picture If you re drilling into fibreglass use a drill bit smaller than 3 16
70. the wiring replace the 7 Amp fuse 1 spare fuse is supplied c Check the battery voltage This must be greater than 10 5V The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on The power wires may have been reversed a Check that the red wire is connected to the positive battery terminal and the black wire is connected to the negative battery terminal The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the engine is running Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver a Re route the power cables away from the engine b Add a noise suppressor to the power cable c Use resistive spark plug wires and or use an alternator whine filter No sound from the external speaker a Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected b Check the soldering of the external speaker cable Transmissions are always on low power even when high HI power is selected The antenna may be faulty a Test the transceiver with a different antenna b Have the antenna checked out Battery symbol is displayed The power supply is too low or too high a Check the battery voltage This should be at least 10 5V 0 5V DC b Check the alternator on the vessel No position information is displayed The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect a Check that the GPS cable is physically connected b Check the polarity of the GPS cable c Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable The baud
71. to establish voice contact with the Search and Rescue SAR authority The Search and Rescue SAR authorities of your country are the only instance allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement DISTRESS ACK 44 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix A Technical Specifications LOWRANCE LVR 250 GENERAL Power Supply Current drain Transmit Receive Usable channels ode PHYSICAL LCD display viewing Contrast and Dimming control Antenna connector Temperature Range Waterproof Dimensions Weight Frequency stability Frequency control GPS NMEA input DSC GPS NMEA input G PS data sentences can e received b NMEA output N EA output sentences FEATURES Flush Mount kit Dust cover 13 6V DC 6 Aat 25 WIx 1 5A at 1W Tx Less than 250mA in standby International USA Canada Weather country specific 16KOG3E FM 16KOG2B DSC 46 x 26 mm 1 8 x 1 0 matrix FSTN Yes SO 239 50 ohm 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 120 F LVR 250 US only 15 C to 55 C 5 F to 130 F LVR 250 EU only JIS 7 61 W x 75 H x 147 D mm without bracket 29 kg 2 8 Ibs without microphone 10ppm PLL Yes 4800 baud NMEA 0183 Yes Yes RMC GGA GLL GNS Yes DSC for DSC call DSE for enhanced position Yes Yes Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 45 Local Distant control Position polling
72. u appears which displays the buddy entries you have saved and lt MANUAL NEW gt for manual number entry 6 Set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5 2 1 5 2 9 2 Call distress relay to all ship using the Distress Log To make a distress relay to all ship in the log DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL LOG gt DIST LOG SAM gt CALL BACK DELETE RELAY 02 SAM DISTRESS FLOODING Alternating RELAY gt INDIV RELAY ALL RELAY 600000201 IN DISTRESS RELAY TO ALL Alternating DISTRESS 12 05 UTC 82 50 003 N 27 45 543 W 600000201 IN DISTRESS RELAY gt SEND 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select DIST LOG 2 Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1 5 seconds 3 Again press ENT then select RELAY Then select ALL RELAY 4 Press ENT two alternating screens are displaying and again press ENT to send out the call 5 2 10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy LL REQUEST DSC CALL CALL LOG DIST LOG gt LL REQUEST LL REQUEST gt SAM TOM BUDDY 3 SAM LL REQUEST gt SEND SAM LL REQUEST CALLING SAM 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select LL REQUEST LL REQUEST 2 Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request then press ENT to send the request See Section 5 3 5 for the acknowledgement AWAITING ACK 3 The working channel name is displayed while the radio waits for an a
73. ue as explained in Section 5 2 1 5 2 5 Call a Group GROUP DSC CALL SELECT GROUP RD GROUP RD GROUP INDIVIDUAL gt RD GROUP 055554444 055554444 LAST CALL GROUP 2 ROUTINE ROUTINE gt GROUP GROUP 3 gt SET CHANNEL gt SEND 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select GROUP The radio displays the names of your groups 2 Select the group that you want to call the Group MMSI must be set before making the call Then set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5 2 1 Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 37 5 2 6 Call All Ships ALL SHIPS DSC CALL ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS LAST CALL gt URGENCY URGENCY URGENCY GROUP SAFETY gt SET CHANNEL gt SEND gt ALL SHIPS ROUTINE The ALL SHIPS ROUTINE call option is shown on the LVR 250 US 1 Press CALL to enter DSC mode then select ALL SHIPS 2 The priority is set automatically to URGENCY However you can select one of the following call priorities URGENCY For use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a distress situation SAFETY To send safety information to all other vessels in range ROUTINE Routine call LVR 250 US only 3 Select one of the above priorities and then set the working channel the radio asks for confirmation of the ALL SHIPS call Press ENT to send the call Continue as explained in Section 5 2 1 5 2 7 Call using the Call Log CALL LOG DSC CALL 01 BOBBY D BOBBY D BOBBY D GROUP INDIV
74. unique nine digit number similar to a personal telephone number It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC Digital Select Calling If you don t have a user MMSI contact the appropriate authorities in your country If you re unsure who to contact consult your Lowrance dealer Enter Your User MMSI Refer to 4 2 Enter your user MMSI Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions 11 The Completed Installation VHF Antenna Antenna connection cable We connection N External 5 BSN speaker D GPS product l J I J External speaker cable power cable Battery Base unit with microphone Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Notes Lowrance LVR 250 Installation and Operation Instructions Section 1 General Information 1 1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of a Lowrance LVR 250 marine band VHF radio It provides the following useful features Prominent channel display Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night time use Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS 7 GPS latitude and longitude LL and time display when connected to a GPS Choice of High or Low 25 W or 1 W transmission power Top centred PTT button for comfortable l
75. use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for two 2 years from the date of original purchase by you Battery Packs and accessory items have a one 1 year war ranty WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHAT SOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect 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 sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which oc curs within two years from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunction or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAM

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