Lowrance Link-8 DSC VHF Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 4

Important safety information DISCLAIMER: It is the owner's sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices. NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW. Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. This manual represents the Link-8 as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice. Copyright © 2013 Navico Holding AS. Lowrance© is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS. IMPORTANT: 1. DSC functions will not operate on the Link-8 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to DSC Setup section for details. 2. The radio channels installed into this Lowrance VHF radio may vary from country to country depending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations. 3. Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using this Lowrance VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. 4. A DSC warning label is supplied with this Lowrance VHF radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label. 5. This 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 geographic 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. MMSI and license information You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your Link-8 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 Link-8. You may also need an individual operator's license. Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions. 4 Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions