Lowrance electronic LVR-850 - Manual (Page 23)

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4. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to set proper MMSI data for the digit shown. After
correct verification of the first digit of the MMSI number, touch the
MEM key to advance. The small digit now displays the 2nd character
position with a "0" as the big digit and "2" as the small digit. Set the
second MMSI digit using ↑ ↓ keys and touch the MEM key to store. Re-
peat the operation until all 9 digits have been entered. Double-check
your MMSI entry, toggling through each individual digit by pressing
the
MEM key. There is no backup or edit mode, so if you make a mistake
entering the number, you'll have to start over. Press the 16/9 key to exit
or just turn off the radio. After you are satisfied with the new MMSI
number, press the call key.
5. Press the CALL key and the radio will transmit the request. If there
is no acknowledgement (ACK) after 4 seconds, the radio transmits the
call again. The radio will stay in standby mode, indicated by the flash-
ing ID Annunciator, until an
ACK is received. If an ACK is not received,
you can press the call key again and the call is placed again. You can
exit the call function at any time by pressing the
16/9 key twice.
To place a non-DSC call:
When making a non-DSC call, you'll have to switch to a communication
channel after making initial contact, so be sure to select a channel
authorized for the type of communication you desire.
NEW and ID Annunciators will blink
Ch. 8 is
simplex
working
channel
Channel Character field
position