LHR-80 Handheld VHF/GPS Marine Radio

Available October 2008

• Totally waterproof to strict JIS 7 standards and it floats
• Built-in GPS receiver with unique new trackplotter screen feature
• Great Circle waypoint navigation
• Storage of up to 500 waypoints
• Man Over Board functionality
• "Track-Your-Buddy" feature allows boaters to pinpoint and display the exact location of other vessels using LL position polling
• "Get Buddy" feature transmits the radio's position by a simple push of a button
• Save a buddy list of up to 20 people
• Large 128 x 128 pixel LCD with adjustable contrast settings and backlighting
• 7.4V 1400mAh Li-Ion battery pack
• Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) displays strength of incoming/outgoing signals
• NOAA Wx 1050Hz tone alert for weather/storm warnings
• Selectable 5W/1W transmit power
• Latitude, longitude and time display
• Distress call button with hinged door
• Program up to three favorite channels on a dedicated key
• RX/TX signal strength meter
• Memory indicator plus 4-bar battery life gauge
• Rubber Duck antenna
• Desktop charger with wall adapter
• Wrist strap and belt clip
• All USA, Canadian and International channels
• Power Saver Circuitry automatically switches to battery saver after 10-second TX lapse
• Extended battery life:
  10 hours (5 w on 5-5-90% ratio)
  13 hours (1 w on 5-5-90 ratio)
• 2-year warranty

Enhanced with a built-in GPS receiver, the Lowrance LHR-80 is a full-featured, free-floating, handheld VHF marine radio with the added convenience of a simple plotter with Great Circle waypoint navigation, Man Over Board functionality and storage for up to 500 waypoints.

LHR-80 Handheld VHF/GPS Marine Radio Specifications

DISPLAY

Display Resolution

128 x 128 (H x W)

 

Display Type

LCD

 

Backlighting

Screen

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

GPS Antenna Type

Built-in

 

Waypoint Storage

500

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Transmitter Power Output

5 watts / 1 watt low power mode

 

TECHNICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL

Waterproof Standard

JIS 7 submersible and it floats

 

POWER

Battery Capacity

1400 mAh

 

Battery Lifetime

10.5 hours while under GPS function

 

OTHER

Other Features

Free-floating

Built-in GPS receiver with unique new trackplotter screen feature

Great Circle waypoint navigation

Man Over Board functionality

"Track-Your-Buddy" feature allows boaters to pinpoint and display the exact location of other vessels using LL position polling

"Get Buddy" feature transmits the radio's position by a simple push of a button

Save a buddy list of up to 20 people

Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) displays strength of incoming/outgoing signals

NOAA Wx 1050Hz tone alert for weather/storm warnings

Latitude, longitude and time display

Distress call button with hinged door

Program up to three favorite channels on a dedicated key

RX/TX signal strength meter

Memory indicator plus 4-bar battery life gauge