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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 communica-
tions authorities before operating DSC functions.
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 axed 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 eective 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.
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 safety information
Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions4