Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio w/DSC & AIS Receiver
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Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio w/DSC & AIS Receiver Product Description
Enhance Your Boating Safety with Advanced Collision Avoidance
Navigating crowded waterways demands more than just a standard VHF radio. The Lowrance Link-9 steps up with its integrated dual-channel AIS receiver, constantly tracking nearby vessels equipped with AIS transponders. Picture this: you're threading through a busy harbor at dusk, and suddenly the Link-9's high-resolution LCD screen overlays critical position data, alerting you to potential close calls before they happen. This isn't just tech—it's peace of mind that integrates seamlessly with your chartplotter or radar, turning raw data into actionable insights for safer passages.
Boaters often overlook how AIS transforms routine trips into confident adventures. Unlike basic receivers, the Link-9 processes Class A and B signals simultaneously, displaying up to dozens of targets with range, bearing, and speed—vital for overtaking or crossing paths safely.
Multiple GPS Options for Uninterrupted Positioning
Emergencies don't wait for signal loss, so the Link-9 equips you with four robust GPS pathways. Its front-facing internal antenna grabs fixes in open installations without extra hardware. Need more? Connect via rear SMA to a dedicated GPS-500 antenna, pull data from your NMEA 0183 chartplotter, or tap into an existing NMEA 2000 network. This redundancy ensures your position is always locked, powering DSC distress calls with precise coordinates.
Real-world tip: In fiberglass hulls where external antennas struggle, that internal GPS shines, reducing setup time and clutter while maintaining sub-meter accuracy for waypoint navigation.
Track Your Buddy: Stay Connected with Fellow Boaters
Whether fishing with friends or coordinating a family flotilla, the Track Your Buddy feature polls up to five contacts' positions via their MMSI numbers at customizable intervals—every 1, 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Positions beam to your compatible chartplotter, letting you monitor without constant check-ins. Ideal for non-AIS boats, it fosters group safety without the hassle of visual spotting in fog or at night.
Users rave about its simplicity: add buddies to your contact list, hit track, and watch the network do the rest—perfect for club cruises or rescue scenarios.
Effortless Installation and Versatile Mounting
Say goodbye to invasive installs. The Link-9's front-mountable design mirrors modern multifunction displays, with removable bezels exposing clean mounting holes. Pair it with the six-button, backlit fist mic—removable and extendable via optional cables—for overhead radio placement and dash mic access, eliminating dangling wires.
Its sleek black industrial aesthetic blends with Lowrance consoles, and full IPX7 waterproofing shrugs off spray, rain, or submersion. Power-hungry? It sips just 0.45A in standby, fitting solar or battery setups.
Navigation and Emergency Tools at Your Fingertips
Switch to NAV mode for instant speed-over-ground and course-over-ground readouts. For man-overboard drills or real crises, hold the dedicated MOB button: it drops a waypoint, calculates distance/bearing back, and broadcasts via NMEA 2000 to your network. Add the 30W PA/hailer with foghorn and listen-back, and you've got a command center in one unit.
Class D DSC handles individual, all-ships, and group calls effortlessly across US, Canadian, International, and WX channels, with weather alerts keeping you ahead of storms.
Technical Specifications Overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -15°C to +55°C (+5°F to +131°F) |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Power Supply | 13.6V DC Nominal (10V Min) |
| TX Power (High/Low) | 25W / 1W |
| Current Drain (TX High) | ~6A @ 12V |
| Display | High-Res LCD (256x160 pixels) |
| Connectivity | NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 |
| Hailer Output | 30W |
Why Boaters Choose the Link-9 for Everyday and Extreme Conditions
From coastal cruisers to offshore adventurers, the Link-9 excels where reliability meets innovation. Its intuitive interface minimizes training time, while NMEA integration unifies your helm—sharing AIS plots, GPS, and MOB data across displays. Backed by a reputation for durability, it handles salt spray, vibrations, and voltage swings that sideline lesser units.
Pro advice: Pair it with a quality NMEA backbone for full ecosystem potential, elevating solo day sails or multi-boat outings alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Lowrance Link-9 VHF radio support all major channel sets?
Yes, it covers United States, Canadian, International channels, plus WX with alerts for comprehensive global use.
How does the AIS receiver help in collision avoidance?
The dual-channel receiver tracks nearby AIS vessels, displaying their positions, speeds, and courses on the screen or overlaid on charts to prevent close encounters.
Can I mount the fist mic separately from the radio unit?
Absolutely, with optional extension cables, allowing flexible placement like overhead radio and dash mic for a clean setup.
What makes the GPS system on the Link-9 reliable?
Four GPS sources—internal antenna, external SMA connection, NMEA 0183 from plotters, or NMEA 2000 network—ensure constant positioning.
Is the Link-9 suitable for man-overboard scenarios?
Yes, the dedicated MOB button creates a waypoint, shows return bearing/distance, and shares data via NMEA 2000.
How waterproof is the unit for marine environments?
IPX7 rated, it withstands immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, plus extreme temperatures from -15°C to +55°C.
Does Track Your Buddy work with non-AIS vessels?
Yes, it polls DSC-equipped buddies via MMSI at set intervals, displaying positions on your chartplotter.
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 (R)/0183 connectivity, PA/Hailer Horn output with listen-back feature, Track Your Buddy ™ technology and a dedicated MOB button.
Lowrance Electronics 0014472001 Attributes
- Type: Fixed Mount
- Countries: United States/ Canadian/ International Channels
- Power Output (W): 25/ 1 Watts
- GPS Capable: Yes
- Public Address System: PA System Capable
- Display Type: LCD
- Color: Black
Lowrance Electronics 0014472001 Features & Benefits
- Dual-Channel AIS Receiver Monitors The Position Of Nearby AIS-equipped Vessels, Helping You To Avoid Collisions In Crowded Harbors And Waterways
- Class D DSC Fixed Mount VHF Transceiver
- Internal GPS Antenna
- Six-Button, Backlit Fist Mic With Optional Remote Mounting
- Large Screen With Intuitive User Interface
- Extra Large, High Resolution LCD Display
- Fully Waterproof
- New Industrial Design To Align With Style Of Lowrance MFD's
- New Front Mountable Mechanical Design For Easy Installation
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
Lowrance Electronics 0014472001 Technical Bulletins
Link-9 VHF Radio with DSC & AIS Receiver
Features:
- Lowrance Link-9 Replaces the current Link-8 VHF
- Front mountable design for easy installation
- Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFDs
- Seamless integration with a wider B & G system through NMEA 2000 and 0183
- Built-in AIS Receiver
- Large screen with intuitive user interface
Unique Selling Points:
GPS 4-Ways:
- With the integrated GPS receiver the Link-9 now has four ways to ensure you have a GPS fix in the event of an emergency.
- A GPS antenna in the face of the radio means open air installations don’t need another antenna at all
- An SMA connector on the rear case allows for connection to a GPS-500 antenna
- NMEA 0183 allows you to get GPS from a chartplotter
- NMEA 2000 means you don’t need another antenna if you already have one in your network
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, and 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.
- For example, the Link-9 can be mounted overhead, with no hanging cables, while the mic is connected to an extension socket on the dash below.
Mount From The Front:
- 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.
Track Buddy:
Track buddy is a feature that automatically requests the position of another VHF radio. Simply enter the MMSI of the VHF into your contact list, then start tracking!
- Track up to 5 buddies
- Polls your contacts for their Lat/Long position automatically
- Can be set to 1, 5, 15, 30 or 60 minute intervals
- Displays the position on a compatible chart plotter
- Great for keeping track of friends, family or vessels you need to know the position of that don’t have AIS
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 position of the MOB event. The MOB waypoint is also transmitted over NMEA 2000 to the rest of your network.
"Mobile \u00b7 Weather Band \u00b7 Dual WatchLowrance Link-9 Replaces the current Link-8 VHF. New front mountable design for easy installation. New Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFD's. Seamless integration with a wider B&G system through NMEA 2000 and 0183. Built in AIS Receiver. Large screen with intuitive user interface."
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How to describe Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio w/DSC & AIS Receiver?
- Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio with DSC & AIS Receiver
- Replaces the current Link-8 VHF Front mountable design for easy installation
- Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFDs
- Seamless integration with a wider B & G
- Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio with DSC & AIS Receiver
- Replaces the current Link-8 VHF
- Front mountable design for easy installation
- Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFDs
- Seamless integration with a wider B & G
The Lowrance Link-9 VHF is the newest addition to the Lowrance family, with a slimmer design and easy installation. The Link-9 is a great choice for your next VHF radio.
What is the type of the product?
- Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio with DSC & AIS Receiver
- Replaces the current Link-8 VHF Front mountable design for easy installation
- Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFDs
- Seamless integration with a wider B & G
- Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio with DSC & AIS Receiver
- Replaces the current Link-8 VHF
- Front mountable design for easy installation
- Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFDs
- Seamless integration with a wider B & G
- New front mountable design for easy installation
- New Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFDs
- Seamless integration with a wider B&G system
- Lowrance LINK9 VHF Model: 00014472001
- Replaces the current Link-8 VHF
- New front mountable design for easy installation
- New Industrial Design to align with style of Lowrance MFD's
Is this product remote mic capable?
Is this product NMEA 2000 compatible?
What's the color of Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio w/DSC & AIS Receiver?
What is the display type of the product?
Is this product has Built-In GPS?
Automatic Identification System (AIS) exists?
Is this product scrambler capable?
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Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio w/DSC & AIS Receiver Technical Specifications
| Type: | |
|---|---|
| Vendor: |
Lowrance |
| Weight: |
5.55 lb |
| NMEA 2000: |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
| AIS: |
Yes |
| Scrambler Capable: |
No |
| Remote Mic Capable: |
Yes |
| Color: |
Grey |
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Lowrance Link-9 VHF Radio w/DSC & AIS Receiver Shipping & Return
| Shipping Weight: |
5.55 lb |
|---|---|
| Box Sizes: |
7.00 (h) x 10.00 (w) x 11.00 (l) |
| Cubic Feet: |
770.0 |
| Returnable: |
Yes |
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