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Lowrance - LHR-80 Installation and Operation Instructions

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An alert sounds when a distress call (DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key to cancel the 

1. 

alert. You do not need to send an acknowledgement.

The radio automatically selects CH16 and displays the details of the distress call on the 

2. 

screen. Press PTT to establish voice contact. 

The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the first 

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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 LHR-80 is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel transmitting 

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the Distress Call is sending. It provides the position of the distressed vessel to within 

20m (60ft).

 

 

When the radio picks up an incoming distress call:

The radio beeps loudly to alert you to the incoming distress call and the working channel 
changes automatically to CH16. Press any key except PTT or <ESC, if you want to stop the 
beeps. 

At the same time, the LCD screen displays, the category of the distress, the MMSI (or buddy 
name and the position) of the distressed vessel. After one second, the LCD display changes to 
show the MMSI of the sender with priority Relay. 

An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received. Press any key  

 

1. 

to cancel the alert.

Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on  

 

2. 

CH16 and standby to lend assistance.