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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
Yes, it covers United States, Canadian, International channels, plus WX with alerts for comprehensive global use.
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.
Absolutely, with optional extension cables, allowing flexible placement like overhead radio and dash mic for a clean setup.
Four GPS sources—internal antenna, external SMA connection, NMEA 0183 from plotters, or NMEA 2000 network—ensure constant positioning.
Yes, the dedicated MOB button creates a waypoint, shows return bearing/distance, and shares data via NMEA 2000.
IPX7 rated, it withstands immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, plus extreme temperatures from -15°C to +55°C.
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.
Link-9 VHF Radio with DSC & AIS Receiver
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Unique Selling Points:
GPS 4-Ways:
Built in AIS:
Remote Mountable Fist Mic:
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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!
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