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7-3 Installing and removing the antenna
Make sure that the exible antenna is attached to the radio. Ensure that the radio is
turned OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected.
Installing the antenna:
Screw the antenna in a clockwise motion until it is securely locked into place.
Removing the antenna:
Unscrew the antenna in a anti-clockwise motion until it is removed (as illustrated below).
Note: Do not operate the radio or press PTT key without the antenna being installed.
Appendix A - Technical specications
Lowrance Link-2
A-1 General:
Waterproof Floating and totally submersible to JIS-7
Channels All US, Canadian and International Channels
10 NOAA Weather Channels
Frequency Range Transmit -156.025 to 157.425 MHz
Receive - 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
Battery type BP-10
Battery details 7.4 V,1400 mAh (10.36Wh), sealed Li-Polymer
Battery Life 7 Hours (with GPS/DSC on and 5W 5/5/90% ratio)
Cradle charger type BC-10
Cradle charger dtails 12V DC, 800mA0
Cradle charging current 500±100 mA with 4 hour rapid charge time
Antenna Socket SMA
DSC CLASS-D
Display 128x128 pixel bit-mapped LCD with backlight
A-2 Receiver:
Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD ≤0.25 uV
Squelch sensitivity 0.20 uV
Adjacent Channel Selection 70 dB
Spurious Response Rejection 70 dB
Intermodulation Rejection 68 dB
Audio Power Output 250 mW at 5% THD, 700 mW max
A-3 Transmitter:
Power Output 1 or 5 Watts (selectable)
Modulation Type FM
Hum and Noise Attenuation 40 dB
Audio Distortion 5%
WARNING
Never leave your radio in a closed car or trunk; the extremely high temperatures
generated in hot weather can damage the electronics.