Lowrance Link 9 VHF
Best marine radio for boaters prioritizing safety and advanced collision avoidance.
This is the ultimate command center for keeping track of your surroundings, thanks to a built-in AIS receiver that turns collision avoidance into a simple visual task. It trades a bit of installation complexity for a highly integrated experience that feeds critical navigation data directly to your existing displays.
$434.54
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Who it's for
- Safety-conscious captains navigating busy shipping lanes
- Boaters wanting standalone distress call reliability
- Skippers building integrated marine electronics systems
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused sailors needing basic communication only
- Owners of small consoles with limited dash space
- Navigators requiring detailed, high-resolution AIS target tracking
Performance breakdown
AIS Integration
Dual-channel receiver provides critical collision avoidance data directly on your display.
Connectivity Versatility
Seamless NMEA 2000 and 0183 support ensures broad compatibility with marine networks.
Navigation Reliability
Integrated GPS and multiple input options keep your position data rock-solid.
Installation Flexibility
Front-mount design and removable mic make fitting this into tight consoles simple.
Safety Feature Set
Dedicated MOB and DSC functions offer essential peace of mind offshore.
System Awareness
Track Buddy and Navigation Mode features significantly boost situational awareness on water.
Key Specs
Weight
5.55 lb
Connectivity
NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183
Built-In GPS
Yes
AIS Receiver
Yes
Remote Mic Capable
Yes
Mounting Options
Front mountable design
Emergency Features
DSC, Man Overboard (MOB)
Radio Form Factor
Fixed Mount
Display Type
LCD
NMEA 0183
Yes
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