Lowrance Link-9 VHF Marine Radio with DSC AIS Receiver

Delivering complete communication anywhere on the water, the Link-9 Fixed Mount VHF radio provides reliable performance and critical safety features including built-in GPS, internal dual-channel AIS receiver with AIS plot functionality, NMEA 2000/0183 connectivity, PA/Hailer Horn output with listen-back feature, Track Your Buddy technology and a dedicated MOB button.

GPS 4-Ways

With the integrated GPS receiver the Link-9 has four ways to ensure you have a GPS fix in the event of an emergency - built-in antenna, SMA connector for GPS-500 antenna, NMEA 0183 for chartplotter GPS and NMEA 2000 for network antenna connection.

Built-in AIS

A dual-channel AIS receiver monitors the position of nearby AIS-equipped vessels, helping you to avoid collisions in crowded harbours and waterways. AIS information can be viewed on the Link-9’s built-in screen, or overlaid on your chart or radar screen through a compatible multifunction display.

Remote Mountable Fist Mic

The Link-9’s removable fist mic can be connected to the front or rear of the radio - optional extension cable allows the radio and mic to be mounted separately. This offers a simple and cost-effective solution for any mounting location, with no cable clutter.

Easier Front-Mount Installation

Link-9 features easily removable top and bottom bezels which reveal mounting holes allowing the same style of mounting from the front that is featured on Lowrance MFDs.

Navigation Mode

Press the NAV button on the Link-9 to turn it into a navigational instrument displaying your Speed and Course. Link-9 also contains a Man Overboard (MOB) function, hold down the NAV/MOB button to drop a waypoint on your current location and the Link-9 will enter MOB mode to show you how far away you are and where you need to steer to get back to the person in the water. The MOB waypoint is also transmitted over NMEA 2000 to the rest of your network.

Features

• Class D DSC fixed mount VHF transceiver
• Internal GPS Antenna
• Six-button, backlit fist mic with optional remote mounting
• Built-in dual-channel AIS receiver with AIS plot functionality
• New front mountable mechanical design for easy installation
• Seamless integration with a wider Lowrance system through NMEA 2000 and 0183
• Large screen with intuitive user interface
• 25 W/1 W transmission power
• Extra large, high resolution LCD display
• MOB feature
• Track Your Buddy option
• Dual Watch / tri watch and all scan functions
• PA/Hailer horn output with Listen Back Feature
• 10 weather channel
• 20 user programmable names with MMSI
• Fully waterproof
• New Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFD's

Specifications

• Power supply: 12 V DC battery system
• Nominal operating voltage: + 13.6 V DC
• Low battery alert: 10.5 V DC +/- 0.5 V
• Over voltage protection: > 15.8 V +/- 0.5 V
• Current drain (Transmit): ≤ 6 A @ 25 W / 1.5 A @ 1W (12 V DC)
• Current drain (Receive): Less than 450 mA in standby
• Replacement fuse: 8 A, Glass type 3 AG; 32mm (1.25")
• Temperature range: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
• Usable channels: International, USA, Canada, Weather (country specific)
• Mode: 16K0G3E (FM)/16K0G2B (DSC)
• DSC mode: Class D (Global) with dual receiver (individual CH70)
• Standards - EU: EN 60945:2002, EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+, A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013, EN 62311:2008, EN 301 843-1 V2.2.1, EN 301 843-2 V2.2.1, EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1, EN 301 489-5 V2.2.0, EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1, EN 301 489-19 V2.1.0, EN 301 025 V2.2.1, EN 300 698 V2.2.1, EN 303 413 V1.1.1, EN 300 328 V2.1.1
• Standards - US/CAN: FCC Part 80, RSS-Gen Issue 5, RSS-182 Issue 5, FCC Part 18
• Standards - INT: AS/NZS ETSI EN 301 025
• Standards - AIS: ITU-R M.1371-5
• Frequency range (Transmitter): 156.025 - 157.425 MHz
• Frequency range (Receiver): 156.050 - 163.275 MHz
• Channel spacing: 25 KHz
• Frequency stability: ± 5 ppm
• Frequency control: PLL
• Software version (at time of release): v3.21
• Equipment category: B (Protected)
• LCD display: FSTN 256x160 pixels, monochrome
• Contrast control: Yes
• Backlight synching: Yes, via NMEA 2000 network
• Backlight: White LED; adjustable in 10 levels; Day and Night mode
• VHF antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm)
• GPS antenna connector: SMA (female)
• Waterproof: IPX7
• Compass safe distance: 0.5m (1.5')
• NMEA 0183 port: Yes
• NMEA 0183 input: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS
• NMEA 0183 output: Yes, DSC ( for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position), MOB
• NMEA 2000 port: Yes
• External speaker: Yes - 4 ohms, minimum 4 W
• Hailer speaker: Yes - 4 ohms, minimum 30 W
• Handset mic: Removable (Front or rear mount connector)
• Flush mount kit: Yes
• Local/Distant control: Yes
• Position polling: Yes
• Group call: Yes
• Call logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress
• Channel naming: Yes
• Tri watch: Yes
• Favourite channel scan: Yes
• All scan: Yes
• User programmable MMSI: Yes
• MMSI and NAME directory: Yes - 20 numbers & group
• Software updates: Yes, via NMEA 2000
• Frequency error: ≤± 1.5 KHz
• Output power: 25 W (23 ± 2)/1 W (0.8 ± 0.2)
• Transmitter protection: Open/short circuit of antenna
• Maximum frequency deviation: ≤± 5
• Spurious & harmonics Hi/Lo: ≤ 0.25 µ W
• Modulation distortion ±3KHz: ≤ 10 %
• S/N at 3KHz deviation: ≥ 40 dB
• Audio Response at 1KHz: +1 to -3dB of 6 dB/octave from 300 hz to 3 KHz
• DSC TX deviation at 1.3K: 2.6 ± 0.26 KHz
• DSC TX deviation at 2.1K: 4.2 ± 0.42 KHz
• ATIS TX deviation at 1.3 KHz: 1.3 ± 0.13 KHz
• ATIS TX deviation at 2.1 KHz: 2.1 ± 0.21 KHz
• 12dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.25 µV (distant)/0.8 µV (local)
• 20dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.35 µV
• Adjacent CH selectivity: More than 70 dB
• Spurious response: More than 70 dB
• Intermodulation rejection: More than 68 dB
• Residual noise level: More than -40 dB unsquelched
• Audio output power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion)
• Audio output power: 4 W (with 4 ohm external speaker)
• Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz
• Tracking code: C/A code
• Number of channels: 72 channels
• Horizontal accuracy: <10 m
• Position fixing time: Warm start: 30s, Cold start: 90s
• Position update interval: 1 second typical
• Audio power out: 30 W @ 4 Ohms
• AIS function: Yes, dual receivers (receive only)
• Receiver frequency: 161.975 MHz (CH87) & 162.025 MHz (CH88)
• Supported AIS information: Status; Destination; ETA; Vessel Name; Type of vessel; Call sign; MMSI number; IMO number; Draft/Size of vessel; Vessel position; SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading
• AIS targets: Maximum 150
• Dimensions (WxHxD) (without bracket): 208.3 mm (8.2") x 107.2 mm (4.22") x 163.4 mm (6.43")
• Weight: 1.46 kg

Included Accessories

• Link-9 VHF Suncover
• Link-9 Remote Mountable Fist Mic
• Link-9 Fist Mic mounting clip
• Link-9 VHF Mounting bracket with Knobs and Screws
• Link-9 VHF Flush Mounting Kit

Technical Files

Mounting Template
Operator Manual