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Cobra Electronics MRF45 Owner's Manual

1. Installation And Start Up I Radio Operator Requirements Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unless that person or persons are shielded from the antenna by a grounded metallic barrier This is especially important on vessels with antennas mounted as described in B where no one may be within 9 2 8 m horizontally from the base of the antenna during transmissions FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE LIMITS MAY EXPOSE THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO RF ENERGY ABSORPTION IN EXCESS OF THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE IT IS THE RADIO OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE HEEDED AND THAT NO ONE IS WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS DURING TRANSMISSIONS Coaxial Cable Socket Antenna Lead Attachment Once the antenna is installed the Coaxial Cable Lead can be attached to the socket at the back of the transceiver LI Ay camion Attempting to transmit without an antenna attached will damage your CobraMarine VHF radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 Installation And Start Up External Devices A Installation And Start Up External Devices And Connections Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation convenience and added versatility As is the case with the antenna choosing these devices is best done with the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer Standard connectors are provided on the front and back of the transceiver Microphone Socket
2. Operating Your Radio Volume The On Off Power Volume knob on the transceiver controls the speaker volume The volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker and does not affect the volume of your outgoing messages That is controlled by the circuitry of your radio On Off Power To Increase The Volume Statice Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise To Decrease The Volume Turn the On Off Power Volume knob counter clockwise Squelch Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency noise so that you can more clearly hear the signals you want You can think of it as a variable barrier that blocks what you don t want to hear Squelch Knob To Squelch Your Radio 1 With the Squelch knob turned fully counter clockwise turn the On Off Volume knob clockwise until you hear a hissing noise sound 2 Turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the hissing Sound Starts S sound stops Turning the Squelch knob further clockwise higher bearier will filter weak and medium strength signals until only the strongest signal can get through at the highest T squelch setting To Receive Weaker Signals Turn the Squelch knob counterclockwise lower bearier If the squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the scan and dual watch functions will be blocked English Standby And Receive Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On From Standby
3. 4 IALL Co b r a introduction Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio MAARN E Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat It gives you 2 way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes With it you can call for help get information from other boaters talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator Besides 2 way communications in the U S A the radio can provide quick access to receive seven NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and two Canadian weather channels for alerting you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance In The U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Mon through Fri
4. 9 i VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair Vagabond Corsair this is Vagabond Reply 72 or any proper working channel Corsair 72 or Roger m After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call sign or vessel name and switch to Channel 16 NOTE For best sound quality at the station you re calling hold the microphone at least 2 inches 5 cm from your mouth and slightly off to one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice Digital Selective Calling DSC Digital selective calling is a semi automated system for establishing a radio call It has been designed by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for VHF MF and HF calls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS DSC will eventually replace aural listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts Until DSC is fully implemented it is still necessary to maintain a listening watch on Channel 16 The DSC system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position coordinates requires a GPS receiver to be connected to the radio to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission DSC also allows mariners to initiate and receive distress urgent safety routine position
5. 160 825 64A 156 225 156 225 65 156 275 160 875 65A 156 275 156 275 66 156 325 160 925 66A e 156 325 156 325 1 Watt CAN 67 e 156 375 156 375 1 Watt USA 68 e 156 425 156 425 69 156 475 156 475 70 RX only 156 525 71 156 575 156 575 72 156 625 156 625 73 e 156 675 156 675 74 156 725 156 725 75 156 775 156 775 1 Watt INT 76 156 825 156 825 1 Watt INT TT e 156 875 156 875 1 Watt CAN English VHF Marine 3 hanne TefaTti T8 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Use 63 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 63A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 64 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 64A U S Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing 65 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 65A Port Operations 66 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 66A Port Operations 67 U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge communications in lower Mississippi River Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing S amp R 68 Non Commercial Recreational 69 U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 70 Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not al
6. 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call in case you will want to respond 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming geographical call 4 Press one 1 of the following three 3 buttons to switch from geographical call receive to Standby mode Call Set button Channel 16 9 button or Talk button f58 English 5 Operating Your Radio Sending An Individual Call The DSC Individual call feature allows you to notify one 1 and only one 1 station that you want to communicate with that station It does not alert all other stations within range that you will be sending a message as a voice call on Channel 16 or Channel 9 would Standby Mode 33 52 447N 12 02 113u Individual h JJOHH EILL BOE Individual Waiting CAPT BLACK WAITING ILI CAF T ELRCH To Send An Individual Call 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to X 4 5 Press the Call Set button to move to the individual dirsctory Use the Up Down buttons to select the name you want to call from the directory 6 Press the Call Set button to send the message or return to Standby mode if EIT was chosen If the radio you are calling sends back an automatic DSC response of a
7. must listen for those English 5 Operating Your Radio DSC Geographical Alarm Loud continuous medium pitched high low tones warble sounds when a geographical call is received Press any button to turn it Off DSC Position Request Alarm Medium loud continuous low pitched series of closely spaced four 4 beeps three 3 short one 1 long groups sounds when a position request call is received Press any button to turn it Off DSC Individual Alarm Medium loud continuous medium pitched two 2 beep groups sounds when an individual call is received Press any button to turn it Off Weather Alarm Medium loud continuous medium pitched series of one half 2 second beeps spaced one half second apart sounds when weather alert is turned On and NOAA sends a 1050 Hz weather alert tone on the selected weather channel Press any button to turn it Off Power On Off Transceiver power can be turned On or Off by the On Off Power Volume knob on the transceiver To Turn Your Radio On Or Off Volume Knob Turn the On Off Power Volume knob on the transceiver until gt you hear and feel a click When the radio is powered On the confirmation tone will sound The radio will return to the settings in effect when it was last powered Off the LCD will show the corresponding information and all controls will be operative The radio will then be in Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35
8. 044A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex between simplex and duplex operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A2 22 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 9 i VHF Marine Radio Protocols World City Time Zones Longitudinal Zone E172 50 to W172 50 12 IDLW International Date Line West W172 50 to W157 50 11 Nome W157 50 to W142 50 10 Honolulu W142 50 to W127 50 9 Yukon STD W127 50 to W112 50 8 Los Angeles W112 50 to W097 50 7 Denver W097 50 to W082 50 6 Chicago W082 50 to W067 50 5 New York W067 50 to W052 50 4 Caracas W052 50 to W037 50 3 Rio de Janeiro W037 50 to W022 50 2 Fernando de Noronha W022 50 to W007 50 1 Azores Islands W007 50 to E007 50 GMT 0 London 007 50 to E022 50 1 Rome 022 50 to E037 50 2 Cairo 037 50 to E052 50 3 Moscow 052 50 to E067 50 4 Abu Dhabi E067 50 to E082 50 5 Maldives 082 50 to E097 50 6 Dhuburi 097 50 to E112 50 7 Bangkok E112 50 to E127 50 8 Hong Kong E127 50 to E142 50 9 Tokyo E142 50 to E157 50 10 Sydney E157 50 to E172 50 11 Solomon Islands E172 50 to W172 50 12 Auckland English Weath h l 3 i eather Channels VHF Marine Radio Protocols NOAA Weather Channels And Alert Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of
9. 13 Select HEXT or EXIT 4 Press the Call Set button to select the memory location ursor will begin to blink at the first character under Th 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the character list 6 Press the Call Set button to select a character This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character under MARE 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter additional characters up to a maximum of nine 9 for the name NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected character 8 After entering the name press and hold the Call Set button to move the blinking cursor to the first character under MMI Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the number list Press the Call Set button to select the number and move the cursor to the next character under MM Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the nine 9 digit MMSI is entered Press and hold the Call Set button to move to the next memory location or exit LT with the Call Set button If HEXT is selected pressing the Call Set button will move to the next memory location where another name can be entered by repeating steps 3 through 11 If EXIT is selected pressing the Call Set button will return you to the Settings menu You can enter a total of 10 names and MMSI numbers in the directory Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Operating Your Radio DSC Operation Sending DSC calls is done from menus simila
10. A Different Vessel Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number and change the information associated with your number to correspond to vessel in which it will be mounted User MMSI To View Your MMSI Number At Any Time Settings menu and scroll to I with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and the blinking cursor will appear at the first digit of your already entered number under HSER MHE 3 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu DSC Scanning If you choose not to have your radio scan Channel 70 you can turn DSC Scanning Off If you do so you can still send DSC messages but will not hear DSC alarms nor receive DSC messages except when you are tuned to Channel 70 or you have sent a distress message The acknowledgement to the distress message will be received whether DSC Scanning is On or Off To Turn DSC Scanning On Or Off 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to Fi Z7 z Ber noU with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current BEC S ON setting OH or OFF Mx ALERT 3 Use the Up Down buttons to select the setting XHOREL that you want fso English 4 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu 5 Operating Your Radio Group MMSI Number Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group MMSls These allow a message
11. Mode You Can m Change your radio s settings using set up routines m Receive messages on the current channel as well as DSC messages m Receive NOAA alerts if Weather Alert mode is turned On m Switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button While the radio is in Standby mode the Receive mode is entered whenever a strong enough signal to break squelch is sent to the radio You will hear the message through whichever speakers are connected to the radio To Change The Channel You Are Listening To You Can Choose One 1 Of The Following m Press the Up Down buttons This will take you to the next higher or lower VHF channel For rapid advance press and hold the Up or Down button m Press the Channel 16 9 button This will take you to Channel 16 with one 1 press and to Channel 9 with a second press Additional presses will toggle between Channels 16 and 9 m Press the Weather UIC button This will toggle the radio between Standby mode and Weather Radio mode When in Weather Radio mode the Up Down buttons will change the weather channel Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Set Up Routines Settings Menu The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of its features to adjust other features to suit your preferences and to enter your user MMSI number Call Set Button CHANNEL LRMP ADJ CONTRAST THORE English To Enter The Settings Menu Pres
12. and safety watch system The range of the signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made for a fee between your radio and telephones on land sea and in the air See pages 14 through 23 for the public correspondence marine operator channels If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through Those services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow CAUTION You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and coordinates all search and resc
13. insulated 4 Connect the new combination cable to the GPS device and to the back of the transceiver NOTE Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 Operating Your Radio Getting Started Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons on the transceiver or on the microphone Press means a momentary press then release press and hold means to hold the button Tones And Alarms When your CobraMarine VHF radio is On you can expect to hear the following tones and alarms The volume of these sounds is controlled by the circuitry in the radio and is not affected by the volume set with the On Off Power Volume knob Confirmation Tone Single high pitched beep confirms all button presses except the Talk button It can be turned On or Off See set up routines on page 40 Error Tone Single low pitched beep indicates an invalid button press DSC Distress Alarm Loud continuous low pitched series of closely spaced three 3 beep groups Press any button to turn it Off This alarm sounds for m Distress call send receive and acknowledgement m Distress relay call received m All ships call received NOTE This alarm sounds only for DSC distress calls on Channel 70 It does not sound for voice calls on Channel 16 you still
14. is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS attached It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically respond to all Position Requests it receives or to alert you to a Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not manual reply Position Reply To Set The Position Request Reply Type 1 Enter th Settings menu and scroll to POS FR position reply with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button the current setting F Use the Up Down buttons to dans the NU Press the Call Set button to select the setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EIT Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu LAMP im d ci cc RC Individual Directory DSC calling allows you to call another vessel or station directly if you know its MMSI number Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to store up to 10 names and their associated MMSI numbers for quick access Individual Directory To Enter Or Edit Names And MMSI Numbers m In The Directory odes d 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to 1 SHORES individual directory with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button to enter a TUE BEEST fag memory location 1 10 AMORE 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the Location 01 memory locations to one you want to select pager pedezsse LI I f2 English
15. knobs 4 Tilt the transceiver to a convenient angle and tighten the locking knobs Surface Mounting Kit The term transceiver will be used to identify the main unit containing the LCD screen and controls Radio will be used to identify the entire equipment including transceiver microphone antenna and any attached external speakers 26 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra pouning And Mounting And e Installation And Start Up Microphone Bracket To Install The Microphone Bracket Install the microphone bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws Flush Mount Kit Not Included A Flush Mounting kit is available as an optional accessory for your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation in almost any flat surface See page 70 for ordering information To Mount The Transceiver Flush In Almost Any Flat Surface hod 1 Usethe supplied template to mark and cut an opening RM i in the flat surface See page 71 for template CAUTION Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process 2 Insert the transceiver into the opening 3 Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the adjusting screw flanges facing the back of the flat surface 4 Tighten the adjusting screws against the back of the flat
16. message will sound the position request alarm and show the name of the requesting station You can choose to m Reply and send your position m Exit without sending your position If You Choose To Reply With Your Position 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select REPL 2 Press the Call Set button to send your tasas 3 Press any button to return to Standby mode If You Choose Not To Reply 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode without sending your position 5 Operating Your Radio Standby Mode 3 33 52 447N 12 02 113u Position Send ERT POS REGZT POS SEND EXIT Individual Directory h GILLIGAN HART AMM RED EERRD Transmit Position Pas SEND SEN J CAPT BLACK ILI Position Send GILLIGAN AN BS SF Sending A Position Send Position Send uses your connected GPS in similar fashion to the position request function except that you initiate the activity to let another station know where you are To Send A Position Send Message 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to FE position send 4 Press the Call Set button to enter the individual directory 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select the station to which you want to send your position 6 Press the Call Set button to send
17. mount the transceiver or microphone where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Recommendations For EG AE ee MES A CAUTIONS AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity Doing so will damage the transceiver DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver Improper reconnection with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver POSITION your radio external speakers and cables at least three 3 feet 0 9 m away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass CHECK your compass before and after installation to be sure that it has not introduced any deviation DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone Doing so may crack the case or damage a waterproof seal Once these items have been dropped the original waterproofing cannot be guaranteed DO NOT use chemicals or solvents such as mineral spirits and alcohol to clean your radio They may damage
18. on sending a manual DSC distress call Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three 3 sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U S A Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table on the following pages Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U S A Channel Map Distress Safety and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety Calling Channel 9 General purpose non emergency calling by non commercial vessels Recreational boaters are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16 Intership Safety Channel 6 Ship to ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft Coast Guard Liaison Channel 22A To talk to the Coast Guard non emergency after making contact on Channel 16 Non Commercial Channels 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Working channels for small vessels Messages must be about needs of the vessel such as fishing reports berthing and rendezvous Use Channel 72 only for ship to ship messages Commercial Channels 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 6
19. radio must be squelched for dual watch to function See page 36 for squelch procedure Standby Mode To Enter Dual Watch Mode 1 In Standby mode use the Up Down buttons to go to the channel you want to add as the second location E 23 52 447N 18 02 1190 to be scanned 2 Press the Dual Watch button Duel Weteh Button Dual watch will be indicated on the LCD and the radio will scan between Channel 16 and the second dual watch location you selected A signal on any one 1 of the two 2 channels will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the traffic on the channel The channel number will be displayed on the LCD To Exit Dual Watch Mode Press the Dual Watch button The radio will return to Standby mode DasbWatch Mode During Dual Watch while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following Ee A m Press the Talk button to remain on that A dual watch location and return to Standby mode SA HIGH m Press the Up Down buttons to resume scanning dual watch locations If you do not press any buttons your radio will automatically resume scanning dual watch locations when the incoming transmission is complete During Dual Watch while not receiving a transmission Press the Talk button to communicate on the last dual watch location scanned and return to Standby mode fae English o Operating Your Radio Scanning SA HIGH Scan During Sean the radio will rapidly s
20. request position send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios fs English Maritime Mobile 5 arvice identi Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI An MMSI is a nine 9 digit number used on a marine radio capable of using digital selective calling DSC It is used to selectively call other vessels or shore stations and is similar to a telephone number For your CobraMarine radio to operate in the DSC mode you must enter your maritime mobile service identity MMSI number See page 49 for instructions on how to enter it The MMSI Number Is Available In The U S A From Any Of Three 3 Sources m BoatU S 1 800 563 1536 www boatus com mmsi m Maritel 1 888 Maritel 1 888 627 4835 m Sea Tow International 1 631 765 3660 www seatow com In Canada Contact m Industry Canada Spectrum Management Office only available on the Internet http strategis ic gc ca epic internet insmt gst nsf vwGeneratedInterE sf01742e html To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U S A Users can obtain an MMSI from their country s telecommunications authority or ship registry This may involve amending or obtaining a ship station license B WARNING This equipment is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to facilitate search and rescue To be effective as a safety device this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF marine channel to distress
21. the case surfaces Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC rules and make it illegal to use Recommendations For Marine Communication The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages If the 25 watt maximum output of your radio isn t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider installing more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel The U S Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate If you don t know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you re using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses fal English VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC LICENSING INFORMATION CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC Federal Communication Commission requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service This
22. the distress alarm will sound again and the responding party s MMSI number will show on the LCD If no acknowledgement is received the radio will resend the message at approximately four 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgement is received or you abort the distress call Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 55 Operating Your Radio Receiving Distress Calls If your vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call the radio will receive the call sound the distress alarm and switch to Channel 16 When A Distress Call Is Heard 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode 2 Read and write down the distress information on the LCD there may or may not be position data shown then determine whether you should answer the call 3 Respond if appropriate by pressing and holding the Talk button to transmit on Channel 16 NOTE Your radio will automatically switch to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC distress call Regarding Distress Relay Calls Your radio cannot send Distress Relay calls Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios can send these calls Receiving Distress Relay Calls Your radio will respond to a received Distress Relay call in the same way as it will to a distress call fse English o Operating Your Radio Sending An All Ships Calls A DSC All Ships call is used for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securit
23. to be sent automatically to all members of the group without having to call each one individually Each member of the group must enter the Group MMSI number in his radio in order to receive group messages To Enter A Group MMSI Number 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and the blinki appear at the first digit under PI 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the number list to that digit of your number 4 Press the Call Set button to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of the group MMSI number are entered NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected number Group MMSI cur 6 Check that you have entered the number correctly 7 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu The group MMSI is established by modifying the MMSI assigned to one 1 of the group members The last digit of that member s MMSI number is dropped and a zero 0 is inserted at the beginning For example member MMSI number 366123456 becomes group MMSI number 036612345 Group MMSls can be entered and changed any number of times without encountering the need to have your radio reset Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s Operating Your Radio Position Request Reply Type The ability to send your position to another station
24. your number 4 Press the Call Set button to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of your MMSI number are entered NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected number inkin Cursor will 6 Check that you have entered the number correctly 7 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu If You Incorrectly Enter Your MMSI Number You can repeat steps 1 through 7 to correct it HOWEVER YOU CAN DO THIS ONLY ONCE A third attempt to enter an MMSI number will result in an error message as shown Pressing the Call Set button from the error message will return the radio to the Settings menu Once the error message appears the radio will still operate in all non DSC modes But you will have to return the radio to Cobra Electronics see product service on page 69 for details for reset before you can enter your MMSI number and use the radio in DSC mode Because the MMSI number is so important to DSC operation this limitation is imposed on all DSC capable radios to prevent constant changes and the potential introduction of errors in the process If for any reason it is necessary to change the MMSI number in the radio more than once you can return it to Cobra Electronics for reset Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio If You Transfer Your Radio To
25. 2 425 NOAA 5 162 450 NOAA 6 162 500 NOAA 7 162 525 NOAA 8 161 650 Canadian 9 161 775 Canadian I 39 34363 2 3 8 OAA This frequency is no longer in use Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 M Installation And Start Installation And Start U Included In This Package Mounting And Powering The Radio Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio it must be installed on your vessel You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio Installing Your Radio Choose a location for your radio where it will be conveniently accessible with the following factors in mind Transceiver Transceiver Surface Mount Kit m The leads to the battery and the antenna are best kept as short as possible m The antenna must be mounted at least 3 feet from the transceiver m The radio and all speakers need to be far enough from any magnetic compass to avoid deviation due to the speaker magnet m There needs to be free air flow around the heat sink fins on the back of the transceiver Surface Mount A Surface Mounting kit is included with your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation on almost any flat surface To Mount The Transceiver On Almost Any Flat Surface 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to drill holes for the mounting screws 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the chosen surface 3 Attach the transceiver to the mounting bracket with the locking
26. 20A 157 000 157 000 20A Port Operations 21 157 050 161 650 21 Port Operations Ship Movement 21A 157 050 157 050 21A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 22 157 100 161 700 22 Port Operations Ship Movement mao sam 18730 NM oe 23 157 150 161 750 23 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 23A 157 150 157 150 23A Government Only 24 157 200 161 800 24 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 25 157 250 161 850 25 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 26 157 300 161 900 26 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 27 157 350 161 950 27 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 28 157 400 162 000 28 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 60 156 025 160 625 60 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 61 156 075 160 675 61 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement oe g A eae acces i West Cont Con bad Oniy st no NE Fishing 62 156 125 160 725 62 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 62A 156 125 156 125 62A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio Protocols 5 at ialal VHF Marine Channel Channel Map Frequency Number USA Int Canada Transmit Receive 63 156 175 160 775 63A 156 175 156 175 64 156 225
27. 7 72 79A 80A 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88A only for ship to ship messages English VHF Marine Radio Protocols Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 97A 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 TT 79 80 81 82 Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about operational handling movement and safety of ships Navigational Channels 13 67 Channels are available to all vessels Messages must be about navigation including passing or meeting other vessels These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt Maritime Control Channel 17 For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments Messages must be about regulation and control boating activities or assistance Digital Selective Calling Channel 70 This channel is set aside for distress safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques Voice communication is prohibited your radio cannot transmit voice messages on thi
28. 8 Ohms Frequency Range TX 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF Output Power 1 and 25 Watts Spurious Emissions 60 dB High 55 dB Low Microphone Type Electret Frequency Stability 10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Limited 3 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 3 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or re
29. Call Set button to return to the Settings menu When the backlight is turned On to any intensity the lamp will be lit whenever the radio is On The LCD backlight will not be visible in daylight but the LCD Contrast can be adjusted to make it easier to read in different light conditions du LRHF RD CONTRAST LHOREL Contrast Setting gt a LONTRAST Tz To Change The Contrast 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TOt with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current contrast setting a number between one 1 and 16 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change the number up or down 4 Press the Call Set button to select a contrast level 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Confirmation Tone The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button If you would prefer not to hear the Confirmation Tone you can turn it Off and On as you choose Time Offset To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button Jr observe the current confirmation tone setting GH or 3 Use the Up Down buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 Press the Call Set button to s
30. CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156 025 to 163 275 MHz It requires 13 8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of one 1 or 25 watts The transceiver is capable of RTCM SC 101 DSC Digital Selective Calling operation The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U S A International or Canadian regulations It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 as well as NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration All Hazards Radio with Alert that can be accessed by pressing one 1 key Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S A waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon and which is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov forms Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888 225 5322 International Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U S A or Canada you should contact that country s communicati
31. Kits Included Radio can be mounted on under or in almost any flat surface using one 1 of the included brackets Waterproof Submersible to one 1 meter of water for 30 minutes meets JIS7 Standards e 9 29 Introduction c Introduction Gur Thanks TO VOU essa ese eat Que bed eon gar eter pex USO Pert A1 D gstonfer ASSISIBDOB cedros tu tar OR Ee M uer BERBER AEN Yaglsi ge Al Transceiver Controls Indicators And Connections 0005 A2 Microphone oiae Bch eae eee Yea cue pee bk Wie ad ease deeds Hea De Product Features Tec CS da Sa AS Blk Uns cacy eti ep E Kg B Ka Important Safety Information Recommendations For Marine Communication saans anaana 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FGG Licensing Information aceia eho dede ERE E IEEE RE Eur 5 VHE Marine Radio Procedures ie ux sed e oa RE EEE eae ese eed 6 Voice Calling 2 cere eee Sa veks tea Sea OM REX ROI OPERE RO EI UNIO 7 Digital Selective Calling DSC 0 eee eee 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI 0 cece eee eee eee 9 Radiotelephorie Galls 2 1 niees cee chad Ced Medias notated yee shee Gee 10 Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure 0c eee eee eae 10 Marine Distress Procedure DSC eee eee 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 14 World City Time ZOn S 3 Pon ren porn ton ret aang DIGNA IR TE Rowe 24 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 0 0 00 e cee eee eee ee
32. Microphone Attachment Connect the Microphone to the cord socket located at the right side of the front of the transceiver To Connect The Microphone Attachment 1 Align the connector and push it firmly into the socket 2 Tighten the captive nut to hold the connector in place 3 Slide the waterproof sleeve over the nut until it seats in the recess around the socket External Speaker Jack External Speaker Not Included An External Speaker can provide greater volume to hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the CobraMarine transceiver To Install An External Speaker Connect the speaker lead to the standard jack on the back of the transceiver English Global Positioning System GPS Device Not Included Cobra strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a GPS device to your CobraMarine VHF radio By having a GPS connected your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and most importantly it will be included automatically in any DSC distress message you may need to send That will take the search out of search and rescue GPS Connection To Install A GPS Device 1 Install the GPS device in a convenient location according to its manufacturer s directions 2 Bond the NMEA out negative wire to the black wire of the GPS interface cable 3 Bond the NMEA out positive wire to the red wire of the GPS interface cable NOTE When bonding the wires make sure connections are secure and properly
33. ack English Microphone With Auxiliary Controls Up Down Buttons Can be used SIUE e instead of those on the transceiver Instant Channel Down 16 9 Button Button QA Can be used instead of the one on the transceiver Product Features een Microphone Up p Button Q Instant Channel 16 9 Button Dual Power Selectable to one 1 or 25 watts output power for near or distant calling USA International Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three 3 different channel maps established for these areas NOAA All Weather Channels Instant access to all of the National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Emergency Weather Alert Can alert you with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby Instant Channel 16 9 Instant access to the priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Digital Selective Calling DSC Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station to station calls English Scan Lets you scan through all channels in the active channel map to find conversations in progress Dual Watch Lets you monitor two 2 channels at once Channel 16 and one 1 user selectable channel Controls On The Microphone Handy control buttons on the microphone let you operate one 1 handed at a distance from the radio Illuminated Buttons Helps you quickly find the buttons you need in low light conditions Mounting
34. ble to comply the individual alarm will sound Wait for a voice message from the called station If the called radio does not send an able to comply response your radio will wait eight 8 seconds and resend the message If an unable to comply response or no reply is received your radio will go to the Unavailable menu At the Unavailable menu you can choose EXIT with the Up Down buttons If you choose SEHE your radio will restart the individual call If you choose EXIT you will be returned to the individual location on the Call Send menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Caller Identified Receiving An Individual Call the individual alarm will sound the caller will be identified on the LCD and your radio will be switched to the channel To Receive An Individual Call Press the Talk button and greet the caller almost as if you were answering the telephone Sending A Group Call Sending a Group call is very similar to sending an individual call except that the group MMSI is used and the resend and DSC responses do not apply To Send A Group Call 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to F 4 Press the Call Set button to move to the Seid or exit menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select IT 6 Press the Call Set button to send the messa
35. blic Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement 82A 157 125 157 125 82A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 83 157 175 161 775 83 Canada Coast Guard Only 83A 157 175 157 175 83A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 84 157 225 161 825 84 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 84A 157 225 157 225 84A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85 157 275 161 875 85 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85A 157 275 157 275 85A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 157 325 161 925 86 X Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86A 157 325 157 325 86A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 157 375 161 975 87 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87A 157 375 157 375 87A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 G 2 157 425 162 025 88 Public Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border 88A 157 425 157 425 88A Commercial Intership only nore nore Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and All channels are pre programmed at the factory according to international receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada the plain numbered channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed and
36. button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at item 3 above English 3 Emergency Messages e and D sd e ei 1ois VHF Marine Radio Protocols Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB three 3 times Mayday Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic distance 5 miles Struck submerged object and flooding need pump and tow Four adults three children aboard no one injured Estimate we will remain afloat one half hour Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB is 26 foot sloop with blue hull and tan deck house will be listening on Channel 16 This is Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB Over It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent Marine Distress Procedure DSC Once your radio is connected to a GPS device and is properly set up with your MMSI simply lifting the red spring loaded door and pressing the button will automatically send a complete distress call on Channel 70 See the DSC operation section on pages 54 through 65 for further information and page 55 instruction
37. d operation FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages Power Try one 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles If there is no answer switch to a higher power This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 or on Channel 9 Channel 9 is preferred for recreational vessel use You may also call on ship to ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship to ship channel fe English VHF Marine Radio Protocols Limits On Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time If you do not get a reply wait at least two 2 minutes before calling again After three 3 calling periods wait at least 15 minutes before calling again Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change imm
38. dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra e a Item Description 4 CM 210 001 Flush Mount Kit Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat surface is clear of any Antes de cortar compruebe que no haya instrumentos o cables en el rea detr s de la superficie plana que puedan resultar daf ados durante el proceso instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process z 9 z S Ordering From U S A E S Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com a s For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A ei To Order Online Please visit our website www cobra com Use la plantilla suministrada para marcar y cortar el agujero en la superficie plana A Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface A 139 mm 5 in Customer Service Ul heh uu 9p English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
39. e 25 Installation and Start Up Included In This Package oret rptu RYE IE in eee ee Pe 26 Mounting And Powering The Radio 0 cece eee eee eee eee 27 Antenna Requirements And Attachment 00 00 e cece eee eae 30 External Devices And Connections 32 Operating Your Radio Getting Started ovis coe dea tee aes are te Pee ae R TEIA 34 Set Up ROUTINES 3 oxide Le ette b ee ad od etes dc E 38 Voice Transmission uoo ec cence a AE C OR ERATES BANI ERE 42 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio And Alert isslssiesslsssssssse 44 Advanced Operation siena ierre a ai T e 45 DS6 SebUp s qvi a e E A EENEREE nak Meee DENDO EY s 48 DSC Operations os eased ye teed ea aE p EPS NerYskORY eie 54 Mairitenalbl or oO osa eats EE VoU ER AO Waa Hd Malt ROAD ORG GARR ETT NH 66 Troubles OO vc eee pind ee oleae tie e wed Ee times dur Ded au 66 SpecIfICationiS c co os ede Lx eer E erbe p Pee Sr e prO quiere 67 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty o swag ees yen eae haa eee eee bee eS 68 Customer Service Product Service c a soa vette see esd ibaa TERI ATIS BE OSA E ete dee 69 Accessories Order POM sexo stew ate tae REN EREDUS Roa A Ne BAe 70 Flush Mount Template 622 eu eddies dink tel deers ea e e ROO qe o 71 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 aci amboriga ar impo Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assur
40. e voice calls as well as to send routine messages to all stations at once It will reach all stations within range of your radio If you have an urgent but not life threatening situation or a safety warning to broadcast to all vessels in your area this is the type of call to use It should be used judiciously for routine calls Standby Mode To Send An All Ships Call 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate for a routine call The radio will use Channel 16 for urgent and safety calls 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to AL 3 4 Press the Call Set button to move to the message type menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select a message type 6 Press the Call Set button to send the message 7 Depending on the type of message you chose the radio will automatically switch to a voice channel a After urgency and safety calls the radio will switch Urgency Waiting to Channel 16 and wait for you to press the Talk button to send the urgent or safety message by voice b After a routine call the radio will switch to the channel you selected in step 1 and wait for you to press the Talk button to send the routine message by voice DSC equipped radios that receive your message will be automatically switched to Channel 16 or the channel you selected to hear your voice message To return to Standby mode without sending a message use the Up Down butt
41. e you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for it Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning And Caution Statements B WARNINGS To make the most of this radio it must be installed and used properly Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual I WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment Safety Training Information This CobraMarine radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the General Population This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure m FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fi
42. ecure Will transmit at one 1 watt but not at 25 watts Selected channel is limited to one 1 watt Switch to another channel Will not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive only Switch to another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Readjust volume and squelch No answer to calls Out of range of other station Signal is blocked Switch to high power 25 watts or move closer Move until you have by terrain a line of sight to the other station DSC distress MMSI Enter your MMSI number cannot be sent English DSC self identification number is not entered 5 Operating Your Radio Specifications Number of Channels All U S A Canadian International and all NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 13 8 VDC Current Drain Stand by 20 mA Receive 200 mA Transmit 5A Q High power 1A Q Low Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C Unit Dimensions 6 25 x 2 25 x 7 125 15 9 cm x 5 7 cm x 18 cm Unit Weight Receiver Frequency Range 2 Ibs 6 8 oz 1100 g 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 0 35 uV 12 dB Sinad 0 30 uV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 60 dB Intermodulation and Rejection 60 dB Spurious and Image Rejection 60 dB AF Output 4 Watts
43. ediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send Station Identification Identify in English your station by your FCC call sign ship name the state registration number or other official number at both the beginning and end of each message Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit m False distress or emergency messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane words or meaning m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio m When you are on land Voice Calling To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender m Make sure your radio is On m Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to relieve congestion on Channel 16 m When the channel is quiet press the Talk button and call the ship you wish to call Hold the microphone a few inches from your face and speak directly into it in a normal tone of voice clearly and distinctly Say name of station being called THIS IS your vessel s name or call sign m Once contact is made on the calling channel you must switch to a proper working channel See the channel listing on page 14 through 15 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
44. elds m American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz m American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave f English Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio frequency energy when it is transmitting To insure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting SEE page 30 in the antenna requirements section for further information DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio DO NOT transmit more than 50 of the time the radio is in use 50 duty cycle The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere near blasting sites or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions NEVER connect the transceiver to AC power It can be a fire hazard may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver NEVER
45. elect the setting 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu All VHF DSC and GPS activities use a 24 hour clock and Coordinated Universal Time UTC which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT Time Offset uses your connected GPS to gather time inputs For time inputs to be converted to local time you need to enter the hour offset of your local time zone from Greenwich See world city time zone chart on page 24 Time Offset fao English To Change The Time Offset 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to T time offset with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting for your local time zone 4 Press the Call Set button to select the SI 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to x 11 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu NOTE If you leave the time offset at zero 0 the LCD will show the time as UTC If you enter the hour offset for your time zone the LCD will show the local time In either event DSC messages will always be based on UTC o Operating Your Radio U S A International Canada Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the U S A Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but t
46. erating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received When You Hear The Alert Press any key to turn Off the alert alarm and LCD indicator Advanced Operation Cobra has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you quick access to the voice calling channels and to let you monitor more than one 1 channel at once Channel 16 9 This function gives you quick access to calling Channel 16 or Channel 9 from any operational mode Channel 16 9 Buttons To Switch To Channel 16 Or Channel 9 1 Press the Channel 16 9 button to change to Channel 16 2 Press the Channel 16 9 button again to change to Channel 9 Additional presses of the Channel 16 9 button will toggle back and forth between the two 2 channels To exit the Channel 16 9 mode and return to the previous channel press and hold the Channel 16 9 button While at Channel 16 or Channel 9 in the Channel 16 9 mode you can also press the Up Down buttons to change to other channels In that event another press of the Channel 16 9 button will switch your radio to Channel 16 and the sequence will start over at step 1 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Dual Watch Dual Watch gives you one 1 button access to scan the two 2 locations of most importance to you Channel 16 will always be included as a scanned location The remaining location will be the VHF channel in effect when you enter Dual Watch mode NOTE The
47. except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions VHF MARINE RADIO English and Spanish productinfoecobra com e mail MR FA 5 For Assistance Outside The U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation o iH 2 t 4 p g E ES E 2 a o Q A q eo 3 o 2 5 Ca 6500 West Cortland Street A g Chicago Illinois 60707 USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English English Transceiver Controls Introduction ar Introduction Microphone And Backlit LCD i Screen Radio Status and Down Up Data Display Button Button Simplex 1 Operation Icon Instant Channel i Active 16 9 Button Channel Squelch H i Knob Number On Off i Power i i Volume eco oco cin c CIL u i Microphone Cord i Dual Watch i Weather UIC Button Speaker Button Connection Socket Call Set Scan High Low Power i Button Button Button DSC Distress Button Behind Red Spring Loaded Cover Position Coordinates Latitude and Longitude Power Connection External Antenna ME Speaker Jack Socket ee Ea c Global Positioning i System GPS J
48. ge and more reliable message delivery per watt of output power But that is not the only advantage of DSC equipped radios Those radios are set up to interface with GPS and to automate many of the operations involved in sending and receiving messages That results in more compact and accurate messages and less congestion of the airwaves The price of these benefits to the user is the time it takes to do the required set up to make the DSC features work A little time spent when your radio is new will pay dividends over its life These procedures use the Settings menu Refer to page 38 for information on entering and exiting the Settings menu User MMSI Number This nine 9 digit number is similar to a telephone number in that it is a unique identifier for you and your vessel DSC uses this number in every message it sends and receives That is why your radio will not operate in the DSC mode until you enter your MMSI Number You should enter it as soon as you receive it from one 1 of the issuing agencies listed on page 9 fasl English 5 Operating Your Radio User MMSI USER MMSI LL GROUP MMSI GHOREL CU Error Message gt CHANNEL em To Enter Your MMSI Number 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and the appear at the first digit under i i 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the n riibar list to that digit of
49. ge or return to the Call Send menu if EXIT was chosen All radios will be switched to the channel selected in step 1 Press and hold the Talk button to send your voice message to everyone in the group Anyone in the group can now also transmit on that channel Standby Mode 33 52 44 7N 12 02 1193 fo English When another station makes an Individual call to your radio selected by the caller Press any button to turn Off the alarm 5 Operating Your Radio Receiving A Group Call When another station makes a Group call to your radio the individual alarm will sound the caller will be identified on the LCD and your radio will be switched to the channel selected by the caller just as for an individual call Press any button to turn Off the alarm Caller Identified To Receive A Group Call 1 Listen for the group voice message 2 Press the Talk button and respond only if appropriate Sending A Position Request Position Request mode enables a DSC radio to obtain the position latitude and longitude of a station that has a GPS device connected to the DSC radio at that station Standby Mode To Request The Position Of Another Station 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 33 52 447N 18 02 1130 3 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu Position Request 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to F f position request on t
50. he menu 4 Press the Call Set button to enter the Individual Directory menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to the name of the station whose position you want to request Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Receiving a Position gt 62 English Your radio will send the position request and there will be one 1 of three 3 possible responses m You will receive the position m You will receive a no position data response meaning the station you queried is not connected to a GPS device and cannot send its position m You will receive a no reply response meaning the operator of that station has chosen not to reply to your request Choose one 1 of the following If You Receive A Position The requested position with the station name and MMSI will show on your screen Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode after you have noted the station s position i T Station You Called Cannot Send Its Position i Fi no position data will show on your screen 1 Press the Call Set button to return to the Individual Directory menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to E 3 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu 4 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to E 5 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode Resend The Request s o Operating Your Radio li The Station You Called Chose Not To Reply Y will show on your screen You will have t
51. here are definite differences see table on pages 14 through 23 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose Weather UIC Button To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It 1 From Standby mode press and hold the Weather UIC button The radio will shift one 1 channel map and the active channel map will show on the top line of the LCD 2 Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map s in the sequence 1 47 F International 1 Canada then back to LISA The radio will return to Standby mode each time the button is released Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Voice Transmission Transmit mode gives you the ability to communicate with safety services other vessels and shore stations When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits The tables on pages 14 through 23 will help you select the proper channels Before pressing the Talk button to transmit a message you should select the appropriate channel and transmit power output Channels You can transmit voice messages on most VHF Channels Refer to the VHF marine channel assignments on pages 14 through 23 to select a channel according to the type of message you are going to send To Change The Channel You Can Choose From One 1 Of The Following m Press the Up Down bu
52. ith the strongest signal in your location This is the channel the radio will scan for the weather alert signal Weather UIC Button To Listen To The Weather Channels 1 From Standby mode press the Weather UIC button The unit will enter the Weather mode and show it on the LCD 2 Press the Up Down buttons to change the Weather Mode weather channels hold the button for fast advance EATHER To exit the Weather mode and return to AIDS LI f Standby mode press the Weather UIC button again Weather Alert Set Up You must have Weather Alert mode turned On to benefit from the Weather Alert condition signal described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 25 To Turn Weather Alert On Enter the Settings menu and scroll to ix weather alert with the Up Down buttons Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting OH or OFF Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting Press the Call Set button to select the setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Weather Alert faal English O Operating Your Radio Weather Alert Signal When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are op
53. ition information if a GPS is not connected SEND or with the position provided by a connected GPS ee Manually enter your position then send the distress call m Abort the distress call process and return to Standby mode fsal English 5 Operating Your Radio ZEND MANUAL EXIT SA HIGH BEEEEEEEE qu J Distress Waiting RITING l bon d Distress Acknowledgement 2 Choose one 1 of the following To Send An Automatic Distress Call Press and hold the Distress button To Send A Manual Distress Call 1 Use the Up Down buttons to move the arrow to f il 2 Press the Call Set button to go to the position entry screen 3 Use the Up Down buttons to manually set the position of your vessel 4 Press the Call Set button to send the message 5 Press and hold the Distress button To Abort The Distress Call Process If you pressed the Distress button by mistake or if you have not received an acknowledgement and want to discontinue the automatic resending of your distress message 1 Use the Up Down buttons to move the arrow to EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby inbd The distress alarm will sound to let you know that the message is being sent At the end of the transmission the radio will maintain a watch on Channels 16 and Channel 70 for an acknowledgement Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode If an acknowledgement is received
54. lowed Ti U S and Canada Non Commercial Recreational International Port Operations Ship Movement 72 Non Commercial Intership Only 73 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 74 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 75 U S Port Operations Intership Only 76 U S Port Operations Intership Only TT Port Operations Intership only Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 VHF Marine VHF Marine OD hanne Te 3 hanne TefaTti T8 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols pe a Se rm 78 156 925 161 525 78 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 78A 156 925 156 925 78A Non Commercial Recreational 79 156 975 161 575 79 Port Operations Ship Movement 79A 156 975 156 975 79A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 80 157 025 161 625 80 Port Operations Ship Movement 80A 157 025 157 025 80A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 81 157 075 161 675 81 Port Operations Ship Movement 81A 157 075 157 075 81A U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations 82 157 125 161 725 82 Pu
55. ons regulatory authority for licensing information Radio Call Sign Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat s registration number and state of registry e g Illinois 1234 AB be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron Visit their website http www cps ecp ca english newradiocard html contact the nearest field office or write Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A 0C8 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 VHF Marine Radio OD VHF Marine Radio Protocols User Responsibility And Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land including when your boat is on its trailer NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesire
56. ons to scroll to i T and press the Call Set button GROUP LL SHIPS THORE Urgency Safety Routine Urgency Y D is SAFETY ROUTINE EXIT 33 52 447N 18 Qc 113 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Receiving An All Ships Call All Ships calls sent by stations within range of your radio will sound the distress alarm on your radio and switch your radio to Channel 16 All Ships Call When An All Ships Call Is Heard 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call in case you will want to respond 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming all ships call Sending A Geographical Call Your radio cannot send Geographical calls Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios can send these calls Receiving A Geographical Call Geographical calls are sent by specially equipped radios to all stations in a particular geographical area to alert only those stations of the call and not stations in unaffected areas If you are in an area to which a Geographical call is made it will sound the geographical alarm on your radio and switch your radio to the channel chosen by the sending station Geographical Call When A Geographical Call Is Heard 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm
57. ors you can This is best accomplished with the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer who can assess the variables involved with your particular boat and preferences I WARNING Compliance with FCC requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure is the responsibility of both the antenna installer and the radio operator Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius To avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy FCC OET Bulletin 65 establishes an MPE radius of 10 3 m for the maximum power of your radio with an antenna having a maximum power gain of 9 dBi This means that all persons must be at least 10 3 m away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting Installation Requirements A An omnidirectional antenna with a gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted at least 16 4 5 m above the highest deck where people may be during radio transmissions measured vertically from the lowest point of the antenna This provides the minimum separation distance to comply with RF exposure requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 10 3 m plus the 6 6 2 m height of an adult B For vessels without structure to mount the antenna as described in A it must be mounted as follows AND all persons must be outside the 10 3 m MPE radius during radio transmissions The antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 3 3 1 m vertically above the heads of all persons during radio transmissions English
58. ou may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Accessories Order Info Customer Service LJ Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra
59. ou need to increase the output power on Channel 13 and Channel 67 for your signal to be heard you can override the Low Power mode by pressing and holding the High Low Power button Transmit A Message To Transmit A Message 1 Check to see that your unit is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send 2 Toggle to the low power setting 3 With the microphone about two 2 inches five 5 cm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone Transmit will be indicated on the LCD 4 Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking Your unit can only operate in either the Transmit or the Receive mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio will automatically cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to resume transmission Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Ad gt Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio And Alert NOAA broadcasts Weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 25 of this manual You can listen to one 1 or two 2 of these receive only channels at any time NOTE Usually only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels will be operating in any given location You will need to select the channel w
60. p Movement 07A M id 156 350 156 350 07A Commercial 08 e bd 156 400 156 400 08 Commercial Intership Only 09 bs 156 450 156 450 09 Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational 10 e e 156 500 156 500 10 Commercial 11 xd bd 156 550 156 550 11 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 id s d 156 600 156 600 12 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 8 e e t 198680 18650 1 Wt USK and oan E Ta 14 ix 156 700 156 700 14 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 15 Rx Only 156 750 15 Environmental Receive Only Used by class C EPIRB s 15 bd s 156 750 156 750 1 Watt CAN and INT 15 Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication 16 s x s 156 800 156 800 16 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 bd 156 850 156 850 1 Watt CAN 17 State Controlled U S A Only English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine 5 hanne iQ 5 hannel Assianmen VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols ea rim 18 156 900 161 500 18 Port Operations Ship Movement 18A 156 900 156 900 18A Commercial 19 156 950 161 550 19 Port Operations Ship Movement 19A 156 950 156 950 19A Commercial 20 157 000 161 600 1 Watt CAN 20 Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement
61. pairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside The U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra CobraMarine Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA English Customer Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair Y
62. r to the Settings menu Whereas entering the Settings menu required a press and hold of the Call Set button the sending menus appear with a press of the Distress button All received DSC calls will sound one 1 or another of the alarms to alert you to them See pages 34 through 35 for descriptions of the different alarms Pressing any button will turn Off the alarm while maintaining the received call information on the LCD Sending Distress Calls The ability to send and receive Distress calls and their acknowledgements on Channel 70 can literally be a lifesaver for you or another mariner NOTE The DSC call will m Sound the distress alarm at all receiving stations m Inform receiving stations of your identity MMSI m Inform receiving stations of your position if you have a GPS device connected or you have manually entered your position It will not provide the receiving stations with other distress information such as the nature of your problem number of persons aboard injuries or the like For that you will have to communicate by voice on Channel 16 with the station that acknowledges your DSC distress call Distress Button To Begin Sending A DSC Distress Call m 1 From Standby mode lift the spring loaded red door on the transceiver and press the Distress button under it This will open the Distress menu with the arrow pointing to SEHD You will have three 3 choices m Send the distress call automatically with either no pos
63. s and hold the Call Set button The Settings menu will appear on the LCD After entering the Settings menu you can scroll through it to make as many entries as you like Whenever the setting selection arrow appears in a feature portion of the menu it will point to the setting that was in effect when you entered the menu When you are finished with changes you can exit the Settings menu and return to Standby mode To Exit The Settings Menu 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll down to EXIT at the bottom of the menu 2 With the arrow pointing to EXIT press the Call Set button to return the radio to Standby mode NOTE Basic set up routines are described here For set up routines that apply specifically to a particular function they are included in the section for that function 5 Operating Your Radio LCD Backlight The LCD has a backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off Lamp Adjustment LAMP AD CONTRAST LHOREL igh Met ow MEOTUM LOW OFF LCD Contrast To Adjust The Backlight Level 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to L lamp adjustment with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set butt n and b backlight setting H 3 Use the Up Down buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 Press the Call Set button to select the backlight setting 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the
64. s channel Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 9 Receive only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts You cannot transmit on them NOTE These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 VHF Marine VHF Marine 6 hanne Te 3 hanne TefaTti T8 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols oM a PRI arc m 01 e 156 050 160 650 01 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 01A 156 050 156 050 01A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 hd 156 100 160 700 02 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 b 156 150 160 750 03 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03A e 156 150 156 150 03A Government Only 04 x 156 200 160 800 04 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 04A d 156 200 156 200 04A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 05 4 156 250 160 850 05 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 05A 156 250 156 250 05A Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 e x 156 300 156 300 06 Intership Safety 07 156 350 160 950 07 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Shi
65. surface until the flange on the front of the transceiver is tight against the flat surface f2s English Warning Sticker Warning Sticker FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where zee it is easily seen by the radio operator Be sure the location is clean and dry before applying the sticker Electrical Power Connection Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered from the vessel s 13 8 volt negative ground direct current electrical system 12 volt nominal A fused power TE connection lead is provided at the back of the transceiver Red Cable Positive To Connect To A Power Source Black Cable 1 Attach the black power wire to a Negative negative ground 2 Attach the fused red power wire to the positive side of the power system CAUTION A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Antenna Requirements Ang A ICICI Installation And Start Up Antenna Requirements And Attachment Antenna Requirements Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna to send signals into the air and to receive them The radio is arranged to use any of the popular marine VHF antennas but it is up to you to choose which antenna to use Since it represents the link between your radio and the outside world Cobra suggests you purchase the best quality antenna coaxial cable and connect
66. ttons This will take you to the next higher or lower VHF channel When on Channel 88A the next higher channel is Channel 1 and vice versa For rapid advance press and hold the Up or Down buttons The confirmation tone will sound only for each button press not during rapid advance m Press the Channel 16 9 button This will take you to Channel 16 with one 1 press and to Channel 9 with a second press Additional presses will toggle between Channel 16 and Channel 9 Press and hold the Channel 16 9 button to return to Standby mode Up Down Buttons 4 English 5 Operating Your Radio Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications and to avoid overpowering nearby stations with your signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at 1 watt High Low Power Button 33 52 447N 12 02 113U Low Power Setting u 33 52 447N 1 02 1134 Two 2 Inches To Toggle Between The High And Low Power Modes Press the High Low Power button The LCD will show which mode is in effect Some channels are restricted to use at a maximum of one 1 watt Your radio will automatically set the power to Low Power mode when you select those channels While using the U S A channel map if in an emergency y
67. ty over any other messages ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not answered YOU should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct assistance you may be in a position to relay the message Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 Emergency Messages Q i Ang D oc cequ VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 2 3 Make sure your radio is On Select VHF Channel 16 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign Say MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are near State the nature of your distress 8 State the kind of assistance needed 9 Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured 10 11 12 13 14 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull Say WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 End message by saying THIS IS your vessel name or call sign OVER Release Talk
68. ue efforts Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event do communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help If you are merely out of gas do not send an emergency message Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or give you a tow English ency Messages 5 istre Procedu Marine Emergency Signals The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance PAN The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure it tay When using an international emergency signal the appropriate signal is to be spoken three 3 times prior to the message If You Hear A Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals priori
69. witch from channel to channel through all the channels Whenever any activity is detected the radio will stop the scan for ten 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Scan mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for Scan mode to function See page 36 for squelch procedure To Enter Scan From Standby mode press the Scan button The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map will show on the LCD To Exit Scan From Scan mode press the Scan button This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned channel During Scan while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following m Press the Talk button to remain on that channel and end scanning This will return the radio to Standby mode m Press the Up Down buttons to resume scanning If you do not press any buttons within ten 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning During Scan while not receiving a transmission Press the Talk button to communicate on the last channel scanned and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio DSC Set Up Digital selective calling DSC employs digital RF signals which tend to carry further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog ones The result is greater ran
70. wo 2 choices D the request f the Position Request mode To Resend Your Position Request 1 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Press the Call Set button To Exit The Position Request Mode 1 3 ie Press the Call Set button to return to the Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to E Press the Call Set button to return to Press the Call Set button to return to the Individual Directory menu Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Call Send menu Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Receiving A Position Request When you went through the DSC set up process you set a position request reply type See page 52 to change your setting Depending on the setting you chose when a Position Request message is received your radio will enter either m The Auto Reply mode m The Manual Reply mode Position Request h 20A Position Request h feal English When The Radio Is In Auto Reply Mode A position request will sound the position request alarm and show the name of the requesting station on the LCD Your radio will automatically respond It will send your Pa if you have a GPS connected to your radio or no position data if you do not have a i GPS device connected Press any button to silence the alarm and exit the display When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode A position request
71. your position After your position is sent the LCD will show position send You will have two 2 choices m Resend your position to the same station m Exit from Position Send mode To Resend Your Position 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select SEHD 2 Press the Call Set button to resend your position To Exit From The Position Send Mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select 2 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu Receiving A Position Send When another station sends you its position in Position Send mode the individual alarm will sound and the station s name and position will be shown on the LCD Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition m Keep the radio clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent Rinse with fresh water Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen m f the radio is exposed to salt water rinse it in fresh water at least once a day to prevent build up of salt deposits which could interfere with button operation Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause s Improper power connection Solution s Insure power connections are proper and s
72. your radio The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA provides continuous around the clock broadcasts of the latest weather information Taped weather messages run every four 4 to six 6 minutes and are revised every two 2 or three 3 hours or as needed The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on Channel 16 and DSC Channel 70 Smart boaters keep an eye on safety and an ear to the radio and never let the weather catch them unaware NOAA Emergency Weather Alert In the event of a major storm or other weather condition requiring vessels at sea or on other bodies of water to be notified NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a weather alert condition When the Weather Alert mode on your radio is On this signal will produce the weather alert alarm tone from the speaker and a weather alert message on the LCD to signal that a weather alert is being broadcast The radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode Test To test this system NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime between 11 a m and 1 p m in each local time zone Any receiver that can detect the weather alert tone may use this feature to verify that this feature is functioning properly Weather Frequency Channel Channel RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel 1 162 550 NOAA 2 162 400 NOAA 3 162 475 NOAA 4 16

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