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1. 21 157 050 161 650 21A 157 050 157 050 21B RX only 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 22A 157 100 157 100 23 157 150 161 750 23A 157 150 157 150 68 English Appendix Channel Use English Port Operations VTS in selected areas Environmental Receive Only VHF Marine Channel Assignments Uso de canales Espa ol Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Medioambiental recepci n solamente Usado por radiobalizas de localizaci n de siniestros EPIRB clase C 1 vatio Canad y Internac Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication Canad boyas de EPIRB solamente Internacional comunicaci n de a bordo International Distress Safety and Calling Llamadas seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional State Controlled U S A Only Port Operations Ship Movement Controlado a nivel estatal EE UU solamente Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Comerciales Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Comerciales Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Canad guardia costera solamente Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias Port Operations Ship Movement Operaci
2. IU X ADR 65 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 66 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert 79 World City TIMO ZONES s ec e ERI 80 Warranty and Trademark Limited 3 Year Warranty amp Trademark Acknowledgement 81 Customer Service PROGUCESGIVICE E 82 Flush Mount Template nehm kms 83 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 Ar Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning and Notice Statements 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 the radio Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual I WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life NOTICE 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 The radio 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 NO
3. Send Exit LOCAL amp WE ON D HO REPLY CAFT RED Sending an Individual Call Use the DSC Individual call feature to request communication with one 1 exclusive station The DSC Individual call does not alert all other stations within range To Send an Individual Call 1 Press the Call Setup button to enter the Call Setup menu 2 Press the Enter button to enter to the INDIV select Directory 3 Scroll to Select from Routine Urgency or Safety as the type of call to send 4 Press Enter button to advance to Directory or Manual selection Scroll to select either method to send call Press Enter button again 5 Turn the Channel knob or press the Channel Preset buttons to select a name to call from the directory 6 Select a channel to communicate a call 7 Press the Enter button to send the message or return to Standby mode if ESC was chosen m f the radio called sends back an automatic DSC response able to comply the individual alarm will sound Wait for a voice message from the called station m f the radio called does not send an able to comply response the radio waits eight seconds and resends the message m f an unable to comply response or no reply is received the radio display asks to resend the message or exit the menu At the Unavailable menu select SEND or EXIT with the Enter button m f SEND is selected the radio restarts the individual call m f EXIT is selected
4. Allows the ability to maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 while simultaneously monitoring Channel 70 for DSC calls Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station to station calls Radio utilizes two 2 built in encoders receivers Mounting Kits Included Radio can be mounted on under or in almost any flat surface using one of the included brackets Microphone Speaker and Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Introduction we 5 eje DU een Introduction ar Product Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Waterproof NMEA Port for GPS Chartplotter and Alert LOCALON cau Submersible to 3 28 ft 1 of water DSC Interfacing SAME Alert Icons ay Radio a leon se for 30 minutes meets JIS7 The NMEA IN input in this radio will x E i icon ty 9 Standards receive GPS position information from all B POP ul 9 rial GPS devices e g Chartplotters GPS SAME LOCAL Number Local Mode sensors sending out their position Radio Status g A A dedicated button that allows user to information using the standard NMEA Display Fields z q am lower unnecessary noise interference 0183 protocol This position information ree PP from random RF noise in highly from the GPS is then sent by the MR F80 By Apna populated areas when sending out DSC emergency UE transmissions This unit also has an Distress Call Button NMEA
5. 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 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 formpage html 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 communications 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 IL 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 Certifica
6. Press any button to silence the alarm and exit the display When the Radio is in the Manual Reply Mode A position request 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 Reply Exit 1 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel CA 7 Up Down buttons or press the Function F1 F2 button to POSITION select REPLY REQUEST SEND ACK 2 Press the Call Setup or Enter button to send your position 3 Press any button to return to Standby mode If You Choose Not to Reply 1 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons or press the Function F1 F2 button to select EXIT 2 Press the Enter button to exit and return to Standby mode without sending your position English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Standby Mode SAME EMERGEHC LOCAL ON iBBCKt GINGER GILLIGAN eme RED ee Receive Position Send AN LOCAL amp NEP WE on 123456789 POSITION OTC 12 20 aa 13352447H 2 fl Digital Select Calling DSC ela 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
7. at the bottom of the menu With the arrow pointing toward EXIT press the Enter button to return the radio to the Standby mode NOTE The ESC button on the radio and the Function F1 F2 button on the microphone can also be used universally to return to the Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Lamp Adjustment y LAME ADT E CONTRAST KEY TOME Li J TIMEOFST INDU DIR MORE T High Medium Low Exit LOCAL S Lane or 1 P MEDIUM LOW am HIGHT EXIT y i Contrast X LAMP AGT CONTRAST KEY TIMEDFST T NDU DIR Contrast CONTRAST HDJUST EAS English LCD Display Lamp Adjust The LCD display has a backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark The lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned off Make all lamp adjustments in the LAMP ADJ menu The lamp will operate at the HIGH level until adjusted to HIGH MEDIUM LOW NIGHT or OFF To Adjust the LCD Display Lamp Level 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the LAMP ADJ menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current backlight lamp setting HIGH MEDIUM LOW NIGHT or EXIT 3 Move the selection arrow to the required setting 4 Press the Enter button to select the backlight lamp setting 5 When the changes are complete exit the LAMP ADJ menu and return to the Setup menu When the backlight is turned On the lamp remains lit anytime the radi
8. 0 Antenna Requirements e stale MA Installation and Start Up WARNING D 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 ft 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 ENSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE HEEDED AND THAT NO ONE IS WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS DURING TRANSMISSIONS Antenna Lead Attachment Once the antenna is installed the Coaxial Cable Lead can be attached to the coaxial cable socket at the back of the transceiver NOTICE Attempting to transmit without an antenna attached will damage your CobraMarine VHF radio Coaxial Cable Socket English E External Devices L llati Si Y 2m n 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 NMEA Communication Cable Your CobraMarine Ra
9. Time Offset All VHF DSC and GPS activities use a 24 hour clock and Coordinated Universal Time UTC formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT Time Offset uses a connected GPS to gather time inputs To convert time inputs to local time enter the hour offset of the local time zone from the Time Zone Chart on page 25 To Change the Time Offset 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to TIMEOFST menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current time offset setting 3 Move the selection arrow to the setting for your local time zone 4 Press the Enter button to select the local time zone setting 5 When the changes are complete exit the TIMEOFST menu and return to the Setup menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bil Operating Your Radio UIC Channel Map TBACET MANUAL EUIC REWIND UIC Select CHANEL MAF ELISA CANADA 22 English a Jo Wet SAME IL ele J E Operating Your Radio NOTE When the time offset is at zero 0 the LCD shows the time as UTC When a time zone hour offset is entered the LCD shows the local time All DSC messages are based on UTC The radio will also show the local time as the adjustment is being made U S A International Canada UIC Channel Maps There are three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps 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 diffe
10. operaciones de protecci n medioambiental Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Canada Coast Guard Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Canad guardia costera solamente U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo e 1 1 I Correspondencia publica operador maritimo Correspondencia publica operador maritimo Public
11. 050 Port Operations and Commercial Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS in selected areas VTS en reas selectas 02 e 156 100 160 700 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 03 156 150 160 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 03A 156 150 156 150 Government Only Entidades gubernamentales solamente 04 x 156 200 160 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 04A 156 200 156 200 West Coast Coast Guard Only Costa occidental guardia costera solamente East Coast Commercial Fishing Costa oriental pesca comercial 05 gt 156 250 160 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia publica operador maritimo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 05A 156 250 156 250 Port Operations VTS selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas 06 156 300 156 300 Intership Safety Seguridad entre embarcaciones 07 156 350 160 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 07A 156 350 156 350 Commercial Comerciales 08 d 156 400 156 400 Commercial Intership Only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente 09 e 156
12. 525 78A 156 925 156 925 79 156 975 161 575 79A 156 975 156 975 80 157 025 161 625 80A 157 025 157 025 81 157 075 161 675 81A 157 075 157 075 82 157 125 161 725 82A 157 125 157 125 83 157175 161 775 83A 157475 157 175 83B RX only 161 775 84 157 225 161 825 84A 157 225 157 225 85 157 275 161 875 85A 157 275 157 275 86 157 325 161 925 86A 157 325 157 325 87 157 375 161 975 87A 157 375 157 375 88 157 425 162 025 88A 157 425 157 425 English VHF Marine Channel Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Also Non Comercial only in Great Lakes Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente
13. Cobra ar Introduction Standby Mode SAME EHERGEHC Channel Select Knob 000000 CHANNEL Tri Watch Button English Standby and Receive Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On From Standby Mode You Can m Change your radio s settings using setup routines m Receive messages on the current channel as well as DSC messages m Receive NOAA alerts if Weather Alert mode is turned On 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 of the Following 1 Turn the Channel Select knob clockwise for higher VHF channel Turn the Channel Select knob counterclockwise for lower VHF channel 2 Press Channel Up Down buttons on microphone to go to the next higher or lower VHF channel For rapid advance press and hold the Channel Up Down button 3 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 9 and original channel 4 Press the Weather Enter button This will allow you access to the weather channels Turning the Channel Select knob or pressin
14. MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE 4 Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign repeated three 3 times 5 Say MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign 6 Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby 7 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 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel 11 Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull 12 Say WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 13 End message by saying THIS IS your vessel name or call sign OVER 14 Release Talk button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at step 3 above 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 fiz English VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or IL 1234 AB repeated three 3 times Mayday Corsair or IL 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 IL 1234 A
15. To modify the MMSI number drop the last digit of the number and insert a zero 0 at the beginning Position Request Reply Type DSC radios with GPS send the position of a vessel to another station This is useful for rendezvous and rescue situations Determine if the radio should automatically respond to all Position Requests received or if it should provide a Position Request alert and that can be manually selected and then a ber 366123456 b G MMSI d ember number ecomes Group A pe number 036612345 POS RPLY M To Set the Position Request Reply Type 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to POS RPLY menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current setting AUTO or MANUAL 3 Move the selection arrow to change the setting Group MMSI numbers may be entered and changed any time without resetting the radio Each member of a group must enter the group MMSI number in their radio to receive group messages 4 Press the Enter button to select the setting NOTE 5 When the changes are complete exit the POS RPLY o must be entered for the display to show menu and return to the Setup menu a FALTO MANUAL English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Calling DSC Operating Your Radio INDV DIR Menu a 5 LAMP CONTRAST KEV TOME TIMEDFST IHDU DIE ENT EDIT CALL TO RET 4 English Individual Directory DS
16. VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information RR 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 6 VOICE Calling cascara ia dare 7 Digital Selective Calling DSC 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI 9 Radiotelephon Dalls ariel 10 Emergency Messages Distress Procedure 11 Marine Distress Procedure DSC 13 Installation and Start Up Included inthis Package stie aaa eta 14 Mounting and Powering the Radio 15 Antenna Requirements and Attachment 19 External Devices and Connections 21 Operating Your Radio eris EET 24 Setup Mode Programming 29 Setup cT 33 Voice MASSON uses cea e arc Re e RR A A A A vedas ad 35 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio and Alert 6 38 Advanced Operation sers eerdre orita mise EDU ea finn 41 Digital Select Calling DSC SetUp 46 Digital Select Calling DSC Operation 51 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 SpecIfICallOriS 2 omnet Lene SES
17. connected optional PA speaker To Broadcast on the PA Speaker 1 Press the PA ESC button on the front of the transceiver 2 Press the Talk button on the microphone and speak into the microphone NOTE While in the PA mode m When the Talk button is pressed the output is directed to the PA speaker and not transmitted as a radio signal through the antenna Received radio messages are directed to the PA speaker unless the Talk button is pressed 3 To turn off PA press PA ESC button on the front of the radio again or press the Function F1 F2 button on the microphone to ESC Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio and Alert w SAME WX Enter Button WX SAME Menus ON LY MANUAL PL SAME UIC REWIND English NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA Weather Channels section on page 25 of this manual Listen to one of these receive only channels at any time The transceiver also incorporates Specific Area Message Encoding SAME and Emergency Alert System Codes sent by NOAA These codes provide the type of alert and are listed on page 51 NOTE Usually only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels operate in a location Select the channel with the strongest signal in your location The radio scans this channel for the weather alert signal To Listen to the Weather Channels 1 From Standby mode press the WX ENTE
18. dealer who can assess the variables Up to 6 0m 19 7 ft 3 3 mils 8 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 ft 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 ft 3 m away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting Installation Requirements m Anomnidirectional antenna with a gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted at least 16 4 ft 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 ft 3 m plus the 6 6 ft 2 m height of an adult m 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 ft 3 m MPE radius during radio transmissions The antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 3 3 ft 1 m vertically above the heads of all persons during radio transmissions English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
19. it In Canada Contact m Industry Canada Spectrum Management Office only available on the Internet http strategis ic gc ca epic internet insmt gst nsf vwGeneratedlnterE 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 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 x Emergency Messages sy m D nd 1 Radiotelephone Calls Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving made for a fee between your radio and telephones on land sea and in the air and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a See pages 14 through 23 for the public corr
20. scroll through the number list signals to the digit of the MMSI number being entered DSC equipped radios also interface with GPS and automate many operations for 4 Press the F1 and F2 Function buttons to select the digit sending and receiving messages This results in compact accurate messages and The blinking cursor moves to the next digit of the number less airwave congestion USER ri 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of the MMSI Setup procedures for all DSC features use the Setup menu Refer to page 40 for ID ENTRY number are entered information on entering and exiting the Setup menu User MMSI Number The nine 9 digit MMSI number similar to a telephone number is a unique identifier for a vessel DSC incorporates this number into every message that is Sent Tx or Received Rx Enter the MMSI number as soon as you receive your MMSI number from the issuing agency listed on page 9 NOTE The radio does not operate in the DSC mode until an official MMSI number is entered An error tone will sound when attempting to operate in the DSC mode without an MMSI number CH IHR SELECT HT TO COMP 4 Press the F1 Function button to backspace and the F2 Function button to space forward A new entry does not automatically erase previous entries 6 Check that the number is entered correctly T Press the Enter button to return to the Setup menu If an MMSI Number is entered incorrectly repeat step
21. to a GPS m Include a Nature of Distress message with the distress call m Abort the distress call process and return to Standby mode 2 Choose one of the following Send an Automatic Distress Call Press and hold the Distress button Include a Nature of Distress Message with Distress Call a Press and release the Distress button b Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons to manually select from the list of pre programmed Nature of Distress calls UNDEFINE FIRE FLOODING GROUNDIN COLLISIO MORE c Press and hold the Distress button for three 3 seconds to transmit the distress signal Abort the Distress Call Process If the Distress button is pressed by mistake or to discontinue resending an automatic distress message a Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons to move the arrow to EXIT b Press the Distress button to return to Standby mode NOTE You may also press the ESC escape button to return to the Standby mode Operating Your Radio Distress Call MMSI The Distress alarm sounds to confirm that the message is transmitted At the end of the transmission the radio maintains a watch on Channel 16 and Channel 70 for an acknowledgement Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode m f an acknowledgement is received the Distress alarm sounds again and the responding party s MMSI number displays on the LCD m f no
22. underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages Power Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles Try a second call after waiting two 2 minutes If there is no answer switch to a higher power This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users by avoiding repeated calls 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 Initial Calling on Channel 16 or 9 The use of Channel 16 is permitted for making initial contact hailing with another vessel The limits on calling must be followed Be reminded Channel 16 s most important function is for Emergency Messages If for some reason Channel 16 is congested the use of Channel 9 especially in U S waters may be used as the initial contact hailing channel for non emergency communication fs 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 call
23. 156 175 160 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 63A 156 175 156 175 Port Operations and Commercial Operaciones portuarias y comerciales 160 825 156 225 VTS in selected areas VTS en reas selectas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad pesca comercial 65 156 275 160 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 65A 156 275 156 275 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 66 156 325 160 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo English Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Nu mac USA EM Canada Transmit Receive EE UU ntemac Canad Transm Recepci n 78 156 925 161
24. 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 23 Operating Your Radio j Getting Started Refer to the foldout at the front 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 speaker Press means a momentary press then release press and hold means to hold the button down 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 or Volume Up Down buttons Confirmation Tone A single high pitched beep confirms all button presses except the Talk button It can be turned On or Off See setup routines on page 41 Error Tone Three 3 medium pitch tones indicate an invalid button press error DSC Distress Alarm High low high low high Pause then repeat The volume of this alarm will increase after 10 seconds Press any button to turn it Off NOTE This alarm sounds only for DSC distress calls on Channel 70 It does not sound for voice calls on Channel 16 you still must listen for those English Operating Your Rad
25. 450 156 450 Boater Calling Channel Canal de llamada de la tripulaci n Non Commercial Recreational no comercial recreativo 10 156 500 156 500 Commercial Comerciales 11 156 550 156 550 Commercial VTS selected areas Comercial VTS en reas selectas 12 156 600 156 600 Port Operations VTS selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas 13 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA and CAN Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge Seguridad mar tima entre embarcaciones de 1 vatio EE UU y Canad In U S waters large vessels maintain a puente de mando a puente de mando En aguas dans listening watch on this channel estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Channel Assi Channel Channel Map anments Frequency Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia N mero USA in l de canal Canada Transmit EE UU ntemac Canad Transm 156 700 Receive Recepci n 156 700 156 750 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT 156 800 156 800 156 850 156 850 1 watt USA and CAN 1 vatio EE UU y Canad 18 156 900 161 500 18A 156 900 156 900 19 156 950 161 550 19A 156 950 156 950 20 157 000 161 600 1 watt CAN 157 000 1 vatio Canad 157 000
26. B is 26 ft sloop with blue hull and tan deck house will be listening on Channel 16 This is Corsair or IL 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 Digital Selective Calling DSC is a semi automated system that will allow you to press the Distress button from any routine to make a distress call When the distress button is pressed all other channels go to Standby mode and allow the digitally encoded pre programmed message to take precedence Important information such as your MMSI number position and name will be transmitted on Channel 16 The distress alarm will sound for two 2 minutes or until the alarm is cleared The DSC system allows you to choose a pre programmed distress call such as Man Overboard Sinking Collision There are many pre programmed choices to choose from If a GPS is connected to your radio your coordinates will also be sent to the Coast Guard as well as to other vessels that are within range of the transmission DSC calling also allows the user to initiate and receive distress urgent safety routine position request position send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios WARNING This radio will generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to help facilitate search and rescue This
27. C can be used to call another vessel or station directly This allows the user to make a call to a specific vessel that could be monitoring any channel An alarm will sound on the receiving radio to make that station aware of your individual call Up to 20 names and associated MMSI numbers may be stored in the radio for quick access To Enter or Edit Names or MMSI Numbers in the Individual Directory 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to INDV DIR menu 2 Press Enter to enter the individual directory 3 Name and MMSI contents of the current location shows on the display 4 Press Enter to start entering Name data 5 Rotate the Select button or the microphone up down buttons to select alpha or numeric characters 6 Press F1 or F2 Function buttons to advance to the next character 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the complete Name entry has been made 8 Press the Enter button to enter characters in the MMSI field 9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the complete MMSI entry has been made 10 Press the Enter button to accept the entry 11 When the changes are complete exit the INDV DIR menu and return to the Setup menu Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling DSC Operation Distress Button The Send menu displays when the Distress button is pressed NOTE This radio follows Class D DSC protocol with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver Sending Distress Calls Sending and receiving distress calls and acknowledgement
28. Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio ne Operating Your Radio Specifications 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 buildup 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 Ensure power connections are proper and secure Number of Channels All U S A Canadian and International NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 13 8 VDC Current Drain Stand by 100 mA Receive 500 mA Transmit High power 1A Q Low Temperature Range 4F to 140 20 to 60 Unit Dimensions 6 375 x x 6 25 162 mm x 76 mm x 159 mm Will transmit at 1 watt but not at 25 watts Selected channel is limited to 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 de
29. Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border Correspondencia p blica entre embarcaci n y costa En los EE UU solamente dentro de los casi 121 kil metros 75 millas de la frontera canadiense Commercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 VHF Marine Weather Channel 7 Channel Assignments Assignments Weather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorol gicos Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments English NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the plain numbered channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A and de canal 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex Channel Number RX Frequency MHz Numero Frecuencia de recepci n MHz operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex 4 operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 162 550 NOAA 2 162 400 NOAA NOTE 3 162 475 NOAA All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international 4 162 425 NOAA regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada 5 162 450 NOAA They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and dup
30. 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 STD W112 50 to W097 50 7 Denver STD W097 50 to W082 50 6 Chicago STD W082 50 to W067 50 5 New York STD W067 50 to W052 50 4 W052 50 to 1037 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 E007 50 to E022 50 1 Rome E022 50 to E037 50 2 Cairo E037 50 to E052 50 3 Moscow E052 50 to E067 50 4 Abu Dhabi E067 50 to E082 50 5 Maldives E082 50 to E097 50 16 Dhuburi E097 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 Operating Your Radio 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 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 firs
31. F marine channels can be accessed Channel Select Using Microphone By pressing microphone Channel Up button higher numbered VHF marine channels can be accessed By pressing the microphone Channel Down button lower numbered VHF marine channels can be accessed Local Mode Button The radio features a Local Mode button that decreases radio sensitivity when operating inside populated areas m When the Local Mode button is On the power of an inbound receive Rx signal is reduced without distorting the waveform Reducing an inbound signal power prevents noise interference from random RF Noise in populated marinas cities and commercial areas When the Local Mode button is On the Local On icon displays m When the Local Mode button is Off the radio receives a full signal with an extended operational range Channel Preset Function Buttons Use the Channel Preset buttons for direct access to favorite channels in the Standby mode and as selection keys in the Setup mode m When a Channel Preset button is pressed and released the radio goes directly to the assigned preset channel If no preset channels are assigned three 3 error tones sound After the button is released the radio returns to the Standby mode m When a Channel Preset button is pressed and held for more than two 2 seconds the working channel will be assigned to the button Channel Preset Buttons ns Nothing Comes Close to a
32. In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Enter button to enter the Call Setup menu 3 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons or press the Function F1 F2 button to scroll to POS SEND position send 4 Press the Enter button to enter the Individual Directory 5 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons or press the Function F1 F2 button to select the vessel station to which you want to send your position 6 Press the Enter button to send your position After your position is sent the LCD will show POS SEND 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 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons or press the Function F1 F2 button to select SEND 2 Press the Enter button to resend your position To Exit From the Position Send Mode 1 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons or press the Function F1 F2 button to select EXIT 2 Press the Enter button to return to the Call Setup 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 Operating Your R
33. MCTS Canad 26 157 300 161 900 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 161 950 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 28B RX only 162 000 Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS Canad 60 156 025 160 625 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 61 156 075 160 675 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 156 075 160 725 Port Operation Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 62A 156 125 156 125 West Coast Coast Guard Only Costa occidental guardia costera East Coast Commercial Fishing solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial 63
34. Modes Press the HI LO Power button The LCD displays which mode is selected Some channels are restricted to be used at a maximum of 1 watt The radio automatically sets the power to Low Power mode when a restricted channel is selected While using the U S A channel map if an emergency it is necessary to increase the output power on Channel 13 and Channel 67 for the signal to be heard override the Low Power mode by pressing and holding the HI LO Power button Transmit a Message To Transmit a Message 1 Check to see that the radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message being sent 2 Toggle to the low power setting by pressing the HI LO Power button 3 With the microphone about 2 in 51 mm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone TX Transmit displays on the LCD display 4 Release the Talk button when finished speaking To hear a response the Talk button must be released Operating Your Radio PA ESC Button Talk Button NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio automatically ceases transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and a three 3 beep error tone sounds As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to resume transmission Public Address Use the Public Address PA mode of voice transmission to communicate to other nearby vessels or people This feature requires a mounted and
35. NOTE The radio display requires confirmation before sending Urgency and Safety calls e Operating Your Radio All Ships Call MMSI Directory Match 123456789 UTC 18 45 Digital Calling DSC 6 Depending on the type of message selected the radio automatically switches to a voice channel a After Urgency and Safety calls the radio switches to Channel 16 Once on channel press the Talk button to send the Urgency or Safety voice message b After a Routine call the radio switches to the channel selected Once on channel press the Talk button to send the Routine voice message DSC equipped radios that receive a DSC All Ships call message are automatically switched to the channel selected by the sender to hear a voice message unless Automatic Channel switching been turned off To return to Standby mode without sending a message scroll to EXIT and press the Enter button Receiving an All Ships Call All Ships calls received from stations within range of the radio sound the Distress alarm and switch the radio to Channel 16 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 information of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call 3 Listen to the incoming voice message on the channel the radio selects for the incoming All Ships call Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Select C
36. OUT output This allows the Allows sending a distress message at the adio to send out position information touch of a button as well as specific received from other VHF radio units This station to station calls enables position polling and other advanced integration Microphone Speaker with Auxiliary Controls Up Down Buttons Functi FUF2 23 Call Setup Can be used instead of Button Enter those on the transceiver Button Pushto Instant Channel iin 000 Microphone 16 9 Button Button be used instead of the one on the transceiver Down to Button Function Button Button Allows the user to toggle A between selected working O Instant Channel channel and favorite Pre 16 9 Button Set channels to access your most frequently used channels directly from the microphone faa English English Introduction Introduction O Thanks To YOU EAS AAA A Customer ASS STAMCO 2 222 ccc kee lesse e e ex n mag x er ee AM Transceiver Controls Indicators and Connections A2 PIO UC LP US cutis naw RA E A eh owen EN A3 Microphone Speaker with Auxiliary Controls 4 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen A5 Important Safety Information oooooocoooocoocconccrcrr rr 2 Recommendations for Marine Communication 4 fey
37. Printed in China Part No 480 694 P Version A c Cobra GL MR FBOB D Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Owner s Manual Our Thanks to you and Ar Omer an Introduction Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio 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 all NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration including 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 se
38. R 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel S E z 8 s g Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service 2 El 2 El Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois gt 60707 U S A c NES NET ES c 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired S S 3 E or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 Se ES oo to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of 2 me 5 lt pu warranty MN E S E a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or E ES E zs a CU replacement charge X E 555 i z S wc E es If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance e Sa Ses ES nd BEBE ES lt zi E 3 3 Qu a Depth Required Dotteo Customer Service English
39. R button The unit enters the Weather mode and displays on the LCD 2 Turn the Channel knob or press the Channel Up Down buttons on the microphone to change the weather channels 3 To exit the Weather mode and return to Standby mode press the WX ENTER button again Weather Alert Setup The Weather Alert mode must be turned On to receive the Weather Alert condition signal described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 25 To Turn Weather Alert On 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to WX SAME weather alert menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current weather alert setting ON OFF or EXIT 3 Move the selection arrow to select the desired weather alert setting 4 Press the Enter button to select the weather alert setting 5 When the changes are complete exit the WX SAME menu and return to the Setup menu LI 1 HURRI CANE WARMING WX SAME Menus TERCET MAHUAL ie SAME UIC REWIND NOTE The symbol will appear on the top of the display when the weather alert is turned On Specific Area Message Encoding SAME The SAME weather alert allows listeners and EAS Emergency Alert System participants to filter the National Weather Radio NWR broadcast of warnings and emergency alerts to receive only messages and information for your selected local geographic area The Weather Alert must be turned On for the SAME alert code to be set The SAME alert requires that a specific six 6 di
40. T 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 Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 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 2 English Introduction The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio frequency energy when itis transmitting To ensure 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 p
41. acknowledgement is received the radio resends the message at approximately four 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgement is received or the Distress call is aborted Receiving Distress Calls When a vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call the radio receives the call sounds the Distress alarm and switches to Channel 16 All DSC calls that are received will sound one 1 alert alarm See pages 24 25 for descriptions of the different alarms Press any button to turn Off the alarm The received call information continues to display on the LCD When a Distress Call is Received 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode on Channel 16 2 Read and write down the distress information that displays on the LCD position data may or may not be shown then determine whether to answer the call 3 Respond if appropriate by pressing and holding the Talk button to transmit on Channel 16 4 The received information is placed into the Call Log See page 75 for more information on viewing the Call Log 5 If MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identify matches a contact from the Individual Directory entry stored in your radio the name identification displays and the alarm sounds to identify the Name of the matching MMSI member 6 Press ESC after viewing the display to return to normal Standby mode NOTE The radio automatically switches to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC Distress call and the alarm will sound f
42. adio Call Log Menu 5 INDIU GROUP ALLSHIF S FCALL LOG DIST LOG MORES Digital Select Calling DSC 0 e1 14 1i o a Call Log and Distress Log Call Waiting functions similarly to the Caller ID function on your telephone It will capture the callers MMSI identification number and any other data included in a DSC message p NOTE Each Call Log memory can hold up to 20 messages The Distress Log can hold 10 messages Once the memory becomes full each new call will erase the oldest call information on a first in first out basis To Review Log Messages Received While in DSC Standby Mode 1 From Standby mode press the Call button to enter the Call menu 2 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons to scroll to CALL LOG or DIST LOG menu 3 Press the Enter button to enter either LOG menu 4 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons to move from message to message in the Call Log memory 5 Press the ESC button to return to the Call Menu To Clear Messages From The Log Memory 1 Follow steps 1 3 above to enter the desired LOG 2 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons to select the message you want to delete 3 Press the F2 button under the screen to delete the selected message Repeat steps 4 through 5 to delete additional messages 4 Press the Enter button to return to the Call Menu Nothing Comes
43. age 31 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 mount the transceiver or microphone speaker 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 NOTE Throughout this manual the term Transceiver will be used to identify the main unit containing the LCD screen and controls The term Radio will be used to identify the entire equipment including transceiver microphone antenna and any attached external speakers Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Recommendations for A NOTICE AVOID
44. alling DSC A Digital Select Calling DSC 0 e1 14 1i o a Operating Your Radio Geographical Call Received LOCAL de ON X CALL English Operating Your Radio INDV DIR Menu x LAMP ADT ATRAST Sending a Geographical Call This radio does not send Geographical calls Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios send Geographical calls ST Par io Receiving a Geographical Call Geographical calls are transmitted by specially equipped radios to all stations in a particular area to alert only those stations of the call and not stations in unaffected geographical areas When in an area to which a Geographical call is made the radio sounds the geographical alarm and switches to the channel chosen by the transmitting station unless Automatic Channel Switching has been turned off When a Geographical Call Sounds 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm 2 Read and write down the MMSI information of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call 3 Listen to the incoming voice message on the channel the radio selects for the incoming Geographical call 4 Place call information in Call Log 5 Press one 1 of the following buttons to switch from the Geographical call received to the Standby mode Channel 16 9 button or ESC button m um b INDIU GROUP BLLSHIPS ll CALL LO Pw Zam DIST LOG AMORES pu I xm tie T 11
45. continuaci n presentamos en forma resumida las asignaciones de canales del Mapa de canales para EE UU Auxilio seguridad y llamadas Canal 16 Para ser o dos por otra estaci n llamadas o en casos de emergencia auxilio y seguridad Llamadas Canal 9 Llamadas de car cter general excepto casos de emergencia para embarcaciones no comerciales Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulaci n de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canal para reducir la congesti n del canal 16 Seguridad entre embarcaciones Canal 6 Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de b squeda y rescate enviados a barcos y aviones de la guardia costera Enlace con la guardia costera Canal 22A Para hablar con las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses excepto casos de emergencia tras haber establecido contacto por el canal 16 No comerciales Canales 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Canales activos para pequefias embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones como por ejemplo informes de pesca atraques y agrupamientos Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Comerciales Canales 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcaci n Use los canales 8 67 72 y 88A solamente para mensaje
46. dian weather broadcasts You cannot transmit on these channels 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 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Canales 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 Para llamadas a operadores mar timos en estaciones costeras p blicas Usted puede realizar y recibir llamadas telef nicas a trav s de estas estaciones Operaciones portuarias Canales 1 5 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de reas portuarias esclusas o canales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones Navegaci n Canales 13 67 Estos canales est n disponibles para todas las embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la navegaci n incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otras embarcaciones Estos tambi n son los principales canales activos para la mayor a de las esclusas y puentes levadizos Usted deber transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como m ximo Control mar timo Canal 17 Para comunicarse con emba
47. dio is set up with an NMEA communication port that allows the radio to communicate with other electronic equipment such as a GPS Chartplotter Depth Sounder Auto Pilot DSC VHF Radio Radar and Personal Computer with the ability to display information This capability allows for the operator to do Position Polling and Position Requests directly from the radio The NMEA input and output leads are directed through the NMEA communication port NMEA Cable BLACK WHITE PA SPEAKER ROSE RED ap SE ORANGE Gi SPEAKER L ALARM IN BLUE WHITE STRIPE NMEA OUT PURPLE NMEA OUT GRAY NMEA IN GREEN NMEA IN WHITE E External Speaker Not Included An External Speaker can provide greater volume to hear messages than the speaker in the transceiver To Install an External Speaker 1 Connect the speaker positive wire to the orange wire coming out of the standard speaker PA wire harness 2 Connect the speaker negative wire to the black white wire coming out of the standard speaker PA wire harness Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bil E Installation And Start Up External Devices External Devices Speaker PA Cable 22 English Public Address Speaker Not Included At times it may b
48. e channel listing on page 14 through 15 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Maritime Mobile a identi MM gt VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair station license number call sign Vagabond Corsair this is Vagabond Over Corsair Vagabond go to working Channel 68 Over Both parties switch over to the agreed upon working channel Corsair Vagabond need to talk to you about Over Vagabond Corsair in answer to your question about Over Corsair Vagabond thanks for the information about call sign and out After each transmission say OVER and release the microphone Push to Talk PTT button This confirms that the transmission has ended When all communication with the other vessel is totally completed end the message by stating your call sign and the word OUT Remember it is not necessary to state your call sign with each transmission only at the beginning and end of the message NOTE For best sound quality at the shore station or other vessel receiving your call hold the microphone speaker at least 2 in 51 mm from your mouth and slightly off to one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice Digital Selective Calling DSC Digital selective calling DSC is a semi automated system for establishing a radio call lt has been designed by the International Marit
49. e handy to address other boats or give instructions to line handlers on the dock Your CobraMarine VHF radio can be switched to operate in the Public Address mode through an attached PA speaker To Install a Public Address Speaker 1 Connect the PA speaker positive wire to the rose red wire coming out of the standard speaker PA wire harness 2 Connect the PA speaker negative wire to the black white wire coming out of the standard speaker PA wire harness Global Positioning System GPS Device Not Included Cobra Electronics 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 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 of your GPS to the NMEA in negative wire green of the MR F80 NMEA IO interface cable 3 Bond the NMEA out positive wire of your GPS to the NMEA in positive wire white of the MR F80 NMEA IO interface cable NOTE When bonding the wires make sure connections are secure and properly insulated to prevent electrical arching
50. e in the group Anyone in the group can transmit on the channel Operating Your Radio Caller Identified Receiving a Group Call ME When another station makes a Group call to the radio the ROUTINE Individual alarm sounds the caller is identified on the LCD 125456789 call information is placed in the Call Log and the radio is UTC 11 28 A a switched to the channel selected by the caller similar to an Individual call Press any button to turn Off the alarm 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 Standby Mode position latitude and longitude of a station that has a GPS device connected to the DSC radio at that station In most cases a reply will be forthcoming If for some reason your request is not acknowledged in five 5 minutes the user will be prompted to Resend the request or exit the menu To Request the Position of Another Station 1 Press the Enter button to enter the Call Setup menu 2 Scroll to POS RQST on the menu 3 Press the Enter button to enter the POS RQST menu This will link you to the Individual Directory for you to make a position request to one of your prior programmed Individual Directory members 4 Scroll to the name of the station whose position you want amp CnPT BLA GILLIGAN to request GINGER 5 Press t
51. ed power wire to the positive side of the power System NOTE This radio will draw up to 8 amps when transmitting at full power NOTE Cobra Accessory Harness CM 140 001 is an optional wire harness that is used to interface the MR F80 radio with the Cobra MC 600C Series chartplotters A NOTICES A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio When replacing the fuse in your transceiver use only the size and type originally provided Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Antenna Requirements Installation and Start Up Installation and Start Up NOTE Antenna Requirements and Attachment All wiring is best kept as short as possible If the power leads must be Antenna Requirements extended use a high quality marine grade cable sized for up to 10 amps of current To minimize voltage drop choose a wire gauge as follows 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 Length Wire Gauge choose which antenna to use Up to 1 5m 4 9ft 1 6 mils 14 Since it represents the link between your radio and the outside world Up to 3 0m 9 8 ft 2 0 mils 12 Cobra suggests you purchase the best quality antenna coaxial cable d connectors you can This is best accomplished with the advice Up to 5 0m 16 4 ft 2 6 mils 10 ang cor and guidance of a knowledgeable
52. ep 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 Unit Weight 2 Ibs 6 8 oz 1100 g Receiver Frequency Range 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 0 35 uV 12 dB Sinad 0 20 uV AF Output 4 Watts 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 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 Microphone Type Electret Frequency Stability 10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine 5 Channel Assignments 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 anot
53. ert code number 1 10 you wish to program 7 Press the Enter button to start entering the SAME code number First number entry location will start to blink 8 Turn the Channel knob or press the Channel Up Down buttons on the microphone to enter the six 6 digit SAME code number you want to enter 9 Use the Function F1 F2 buttons on the radio to move to the next or previous number Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all six digits have been entered 10 Press the Enter button to complete the code entry 11 Move the selection arrow to NEXT to set another SAME alert channel If desired Ten total codes can be programmed 12 When the changes are complete exit the WX SAME menu and return to the Setup menu Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Channel 16 9 Button M Microphone 16 9 Button Channel 16 9 Toggle m There are several features in the CobraMarine MR F80 VHF radio that provide quick access to the voice calling channels and allow monitoring more than one 1 channel at a time Channel 16 9 This function provides quick access to calling Channel 16 or Channel 9 from any operational mode 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 3 Press the Channel 16 9 key again to go back to the original working channel When on Channel 16 or Channel 9 in the Channel 16 9 mode turn the Chan
54. es you travel from the coast consider installing a more powerful radio 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 do not know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can have a place onboard where cellular coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended use fa 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 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 Class D Digital Selective Calling operation in accordance with CFR Part 47 Section 80 225 The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U S A
55. espondence marine operator channels situation beyond your control If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and public coast station that you plan to work through Those services can provide coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability of you with detailed information and procedures to follow other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity NOTICE Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call In any event communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message Make sure you transmit on high power 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 to give you a tow Marine Emergency Signals The three 3 spoken inte
56. ess and hold the microphone Channel Up Down buttons The confirmation key tone sounds for each button press but not during rapid advance m Press the Channel 16 9 button on the radio or the microphone This selects Channel 16 with one press and 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 NOTE The radio will automatically select high power on channel 16 if you use the Channel 16 9 button to select this channel Select 16 manually or save it as a preset if you would like to routinely use channel 16 on low power mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Operating Your Radio HI LO Power Button Standby Low Power Mode SAME gt EMERGEHC J LISA 1C OH i Loc 21 12 amm 41542978H CH CH nmer4rzos98u 129 65 Standby High Power Mode SAME EMERGENCY LISA 53 E Loc 21 12 41542228M CH 13 zl S59 T amp AMLO E OH Loc 21 12 41548928H CH Berar Saab 19 English Transmit Power Output The radio transmits selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power Cobra suggests maintaining the low power setting for short range communications to avoid overpowering nearby stations with the signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when no response is received from a signal sent at 1 watt To Toggle Between the High and Low Power
57. etected the radio stops the scan for 10 seconds for brief listening on that channel The scan continues until the radio is switched out of the Memory Scan mode NOTE If there are fewer than two 2 channels recorded the Memory Scan mode is not available For instructions on recording at least two channels see Memory Channels page 55 NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function See page 38 for Squelch procedure To Enter Memory Scan From Standby mode press the Memory Scan button The radio immediately begins to scan the channels selected and MEM SCAN memory scan shows on the LCD To Exit Memory Scan From Memory Scan mode press the Memory Scan button The radio returns to Standby mode on the last scanned memory location During Memory Scan When Receiving an Incoming Transmission 1 Press the Memory Scan button to remain on that memory location and end scanning The radio returns to Standby mode 2 Press the Channel Up Down microphone channel buttons or turn the Channel knob to resume scanning If no button is pressed within 10 seconds the radio automatically resumes scanning During Memory Scan When Not Receiving an Incoming Transmission Press the Talk button to communicate on the last active channel scanned and return to Standby mode Operating Your Radio Operation from the Microphone Function MET ESQ 9 DSC and F1 F2 Call Setup Button 000000 Enter Bu
58. g the Channel button on the microphone allows you to change weather channels 5 Press the Tri Watch button to monitor three 3 Channels 16 9 and one user selectable channel Introduction Setup Mode Programming Call Setup Button X it LAMP ADJ CONTRAST KEV TIMEL FioF2 00000000 000000 CHANNEL Mic Function Buttons DSCo SETUP oor e TERCET MAHUAL WaZ SAME UIC Enter Button iL ILI Setup Menu Use the Setup menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio to turn On and Off many features to adjust feature preferences and enter a user MMSI number NOTE Basic Setup menu programming is described in this section For Setup menu programming that applies to a specific function refer to that section in this manual For example MMSI information is in the DSC portion of the manual Basic Scrolling in the Setup Menus The Channel Select knob on the radio can be used to scroll through different menus and confirm selections chosen by the user Alternately scrolling selection functions can be made from the microphone by using the Channel Up Down or Function F1 F2 button To Enter the Setup Menu Press and hold the Call Setup button The Setup menu appears on the LCD Scroll up or down through the Setup menu until the desired function to program is positioned to the right of the selection arrow To Exit any Setup Menu Scroll down to EXIT
59. git code be programmed into this radio To program this SAME receiver with the proper county s and marine areas s of choice you need to know the 6 digit SAME code number s for the county s This setting allows up to 10 available codes that may be set up in any order Any of the codes may be turned On or Off for specific weather area information to be listed NOTE You can obtain online information at http www nws noaa gov nwr same htm program or by telephone at 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 to program the SAME alert into this radio General SAME Information County Codes and Marine Coverage http www weather gov nwr To Set the SAME Weather Alert 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the WX SAME weather alert menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current weather alert setting ON OFF or EXIT 3 Turn the Channel knob to select alert ON 4 Depress the Enter button and select YES to set the same alert Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio EDIT SAME PHEXT EXIT SAME Event Code Alert eo f LEATHER RACIO SAME HURRICHHME WARMIMG English NOAA All Hazards Weather NOTE The Weather channels may be turned Off while the SAME area code alerts are On or any combination of On or Off 5 Turn the Channel knob to select EDIT Press Enter button 6 Turn the Channel knob or press the Function F1 F2 buttons on the radio to select the SAME al
60. he Enter button Your radio will send the Position Request and there will be m one 1 of three 3 possible responses ia 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 no reply response meaning the operator of that station has chosen not to reply to your request Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC ation gl ation Operating Your Radio Receiving a Position If You Receive a Position Receiving a Position Request The requested position with the station name and MMSI will When you went through the DSC Setup process you set a show on your screen position request reply type See page 63 to change your Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode after you setting Depending on the setting you chose when a have noted the station s position d Request message is received your radio will enter either m The Auto Reply mode m The Manual Reply mode When the Radio is in Auto Reply Mode Position Request 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 position if you have a GPS device connected to your radio or NO POS DATA no position data if you do not have a GPS device connected
61. her 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 Canadian 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 67 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 8 22 Channel Assignments Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Existen tres 3 juegos de canales VHF para uso mar timo en los EE UU Canad y el resto del mundo internacional La mayor a de los canales coinciden en los tres 3 mapas pero sin duda existen diferencias consulte las tablas en las p ginas siguientes El radio incorpora los tres 3 mapas y funcionar correctamente en cualquiera de las tres reas A
62. ime 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 request position send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios English VHF Marine Radio Protocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI The MMSI Number Is Available In The U S A From Any Of Two 2 Sources m Sea Tow International 1 631 765 3660 www seatow com m BoatU S 1 800 563 1536 www boatus com 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 51 for instructions on how to enter
63. ing again Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change immediately 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 vessel name and the state registration number at both the beginning and at the end of the message Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit m False distress or emergency messages Messages containing obscene indecent or profane language 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 Shore Installation e g 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 vessel you wish to call Hold the microphone speaker 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 Once contact is made on the calling channel you must switch to a proper working channel See th
64. io Distress Acknowledgement Alarm High low Long pause then repeat Press any button to turn it Off DSC Routine Call Alarm High pause high pause high Long pause then repeat Press any button to turn it Off 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 three 3 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 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Operating Your Radio Power On Off Volume Squelch On Off Transceiver power can be turned On or Off by using the On Off Volume rotary concentric knob located at the upper right hand side of the radio On Off Power Volume Volume is controlled by turning the On Off Volume rotary concentric knob The radio speaker is located on the left side
65. is completed 4 Playback recorded message or select OFF to exit this mode and keep the recording in memory NOTE The REWIND feature can also be used to permanently store an incoming message This could be useful if you are not able to copy information while underway such as coordinates directions and other complicated information Once the incoming transmission up to 20 seconds is complete Follow the instructions to turn the REWIND feature off The last incoming transmission will be recorded to the unit s memory Operating Your Radio Voice Transmission Channel Knob n Microphone Up Down Buttons o 000000 CHANNEL Use the Transmit TX mode to communicate with safety services other vessels and shore stations When using this capability follow appropriate procedures and observe the expected courtesies Before pressing the Talk button to transmit a message select the appropriate channel and transmit power output Channels Voice messages may be transmitted on most VHF channels Refer to the VHF marine channel assignments on pages 14 23 to select a channel based on the type of message being transmitted Choose One of the Following Options to Change the Channel m Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone Channel Up Down buttons This moves the channel 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 pr
66. lex 6 162 500 NOAA 7 162 525 NOAA 8 161 650 Canada Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Espa ol 9 161 775 Canada 10 163 275 NOAA NOTA Muchos de los canales de n meros simples como 01 02 y 03 transmiten y reciben en diferentes frecuencias A esto se le llama operaci n d plex El resto de los canales de n meros simples y todos los canales A como 01A 03A y 04A transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia a la que se le llama operaci n simple simplex Su radio se ajusta autom ticamente a estas condiciones Cuando est en operaci n simple el icono A aparecer en la pantalla de cristal l quido vea la ilustraci n de la p gina A3 NOTA Todos los canales vienen programados previamente de f brica conforme a los reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC EE UU e Industry Canada Canad No pueden ser alterados por el usuario as como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operaci n entre simple y d plex English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ES World City Time Zones World City Time Zones In order to set correct local time as compared to different World City Time Zones enter the hour offset as listed below The correct local time appears on the VHF for Cities all over the world See page 43 for setup information Longitudinal Zone Offset City E172 50 to W172 50 12 IDLW International
67. m if your radio is being used to maintain a listening watch or to communicate on a designated bridge to bridge or vessel traffic services VTS channel To Turn DSC Auto Channel Switching On or Off 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to AUTO SW menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current setting ON or OFF 3 Select a setting by turning the Channel knob 4 Press the Enter button to confirm selected item and return to the Setup menu Group MMSI Number Nautical organizations like yacht clubs and regatta event LOCAL amp QUE HEP ON X GRP MMSI J ID au e BL first digit under GRP MMSI ID ENTRY The leading zero 0 will be entered automatically Turn the Channel knob or press microphone Channel Up Down buttons to scroll through the number list to the digit of the Group MMSI number being entered Press the Enter button to select the digit Press the Channel Preset buttons to move within the field Repeat steps 3 4 and 5 until all nine 9 digits of the Group MMSI number are entered Press the Enter button when all digits are listed Check that the number is entered correctly Press the Enter button to return to the Setup menu organizers can establish Group MMSI numbers Messages can then be automatically transmitted to all members of a group without making individual calls The Group MMSI is established by modifying the MMSI assigned to one 1 group member
68. n almost any flat surface To Mount the Transceiver Flush in Almost any Flat Surface 1 Use the supplied template VHF Radio MRF80 to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface See page 80 for template NOTICE Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat surface is clear of any instruments wires or structure 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 surface until the flange on the front of the transceiver English is tight against the flat surface Do not over tighten Installation and Start Up Warning Sticker Warning Sticker FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where it is easily seen by the radio operator Be sure the location is clean and dry before applying the sticker Electrical Power Connection Electrical power is supplied to the eno transceiver by two 2 bullet type connectors coming from a 13 8 volt DC voltage source 12 volt nominal The positive lead must be attached to a fused Red Cable Positive connector Black Cable To Connect to a Power Source M Negative J 4 Attach the black wire to a negative ground 2 Attach the fused r
69. nel Knob press the Channel Up Down button on the microphone or press the Function F1 F2 button to change to other channels Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Tri Watch Button Tri Watch Mode a Pal TRI WATCH CHAHHEL E SCAH English Operating Your Radio Tri Watch Use Tri Watch one button access to scan the three 3 channels of most importance Channel 16 is always included as scanned locations The remaining locations can be set using the following procedure NOTE O The radio must be squelched for the Tri Watch to Memory Scan function See page 38 for the Squelch procedure To Set Tri Watch Channels 1 In Standby mode turn the Channel knob or press the Channel Up Down buttons on the microphone to select a 2nd or 3rd scanning channel location 2 Press the Tri Watch button to set a new Tri Watch channel The Tri watch screen will display on the LCD and the radio will scan amongst Channel 16 and the other two Tri Watch locations you ve selected A signal on any one 1 of the three 3 channels stops the scan and transmits traffic on MEMORY that channel The channel number it is paused on displays HAMMEL SCAN on the LCD 15 27 UTE During Tri Watch When Receiving an Incoming Transmission 1 Press the Talk button to remain on that Tri Watch location and return to Standby mode 2 Turn the Channel knob or press the Channel Up Down buttons on the microphone to resume scan
70. ng information Operation of Rewind Say Again 1 Press the Rewind button after the last inbound audio transmission 2 The radio automatically replays the last 20 seconds of the previous audio transmission 3 Respond to the caller normally after the message is replayed Setup and Advanced Operation of Rewind Say Again Change the Record Setting 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the REWIND menu You can also enter the REWIND mode by pressing and holding the REWIND button 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current rewind setting ON or OFF 3 Select your choice ON or OFF and press Enter Choose ON if you want the MRF80 to record received transmissions Choose OFF if you want to turn off the recording feature Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 ECORDIBG ST RE OFF OREL WINE English Make Your Own Recording The recording feature may also be used to store other important information like fuel consumption water conditions fishing notes such as thermal cline depths type of bait etc and other On Water observations 1 Follow the steps above to get into REWIND mode setup 2 Select the RECORD function Press ENTER to start the recording mode 3 Press the Push to Talk PTT button on the microphone to begin your recording A 20 second countdown displays showing how much time remains for recording At the end of 20 seconds a beep sounds indicating that the recording time
71. ning Tri Watch locations If no button is pressed the radio automatically resumes scanning Tri Watch locations when an incoming transmission is completed During Tri Watch When Not Receiving an Incoming Transmission Press the Talk button to communicate on the last Tri Watch location scanned and to return to the Standby mode Memory Channels Program or select an unlimited number of channels for the Memory Scan mode To Program Memory Channels 1 From Standby mode select a channel to record using the Channel Up Down buttons 2 Press and hold the Memory Scan Memory Clear button for three 3 seconds The channel is recorded for scanning and MEM memory channel appears on the LCD when that channel is selected 3 Press the Memory Scan Memory Clear button to begin scanning The radio returns to Standby mode when the Memory Scan Memory Clear button is pressed again 4 Repeat steps 1 through 2 to record additional channels To Clear Memory Channels Repeat the steps above in the To Program Memory Channels section this time holding the Memory Scan Memory Clear button down for three 3 seconds to clear the memory from the selected channel Repeat as necessary to clear additional channels Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Memory Scan Clear Button English Scanning of Memory Channels During Memory Scan mode the radio rapidly switches from one recorded channel to another When any activity is d
72. o is On LCD Contrast Adjust the LCD display contrast for easy reading in different lighting Make all contrast adjustments in the CONTRAST menu To Change the Contrast 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the CONTRAST menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current contrast setting a number between 1 and 16 3 Turn the Channel knob to increase or decrease the contrast setting NOTE Contrast is lighter at lower number settings and darker at higher number settings 4 Press the Enter button to select the contrast setting 5 When the changes are complete exit the CONTRAST menu and return to the Setup menu X LAMP CONTRAST FEE TONE TIMEOFST IHDU DIF MORE Time Offset d LAMP ADT CONTRAST KEV TIMEDFST IHDU DIR MEI Ae Key Tone The confirmation key tone sounds when the CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and confirms all button presses except for the Talk button The confirmation key tone is easily turned On or Off Make all confirmation key tone adjustments in the KEY TONE menu To Turn the Confirmation Key Tone On or Off 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the KEY TONE menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current confirmation key tone setting High Medium Low or Off 3 Select your desired level 4 Press the Enter button to select the key tone setting 5 When the changes are complete exit the KEY TONE menu and return to the Setup menu
73. of the display To increase the volume turn the Rotary knob clockwise To decrease the volume turn the Rotary knob counterclockwise Squelch Squelch control is controlled by turning the inner back rotary concentric knob located directly behind the On Off Volume knob With the power On turn the knob counterclockwise till you hear a hissing sound then turn the knob clockwise till the hissing stops This will establish a Baseline squelch By turning the knob further in a clockwise direction you will filter weak and medium strength signals By turning the knob further in a counterclockwise direction from your baseline setting you will receive weaker signals Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so that you will Clearly hear the signals you want NOTE If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the Memory Scan and Tri Watch functions will be blocked English Channel Select Using Radio Knob Allows for the manual selection of all the VHF marine channels that have been established for use in the U S A Internationally and in Canada NOTE This knob will also allow scrolling in many of the setup and advanced operation menus When the Channel Select knob on the radio is turned in a clockwise rotation higher numbered VHF marine channels can be accessed When the Channel Select knob on the radio is turned in a counterclockwise direction lower numbered VH
74. ones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 Enlace entre las guardias costeras y canadienses y difusi n de informaci n sobre seguridad mar tima anunciada por el canal 16 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Government Only Entidades gubernamentales solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine 2 Channel Assiqnments 2 Channel Assiqnments Channel Number N mero de canal Frequency Frecuencia Canada Transmit Transm Receive Recepci n 161 800 L mites de potencia Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 25 157 250 161 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 25B RX only 161 850 Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB service by MCTS Canada servicio por
75. or approximately two 2 minutes Press any button to clear the Distress alarm instantly Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Operating Your Radio All Ships Call Menu IMD TL GROUP FALLSHIPS CALL LOG DIST LOG AMORE ROUTIME EXIT SEHD ROUTIHE CALL OH WA PRESS CALL OR EHTER TO SEHD English piste Select Calling DSC Regarding Distress Relay Calls This radio cannot send Distress Relay calls Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios can send Distress Relay calls Receiving Distress Relay Calls This radio does respond to a Distress Relay call just as it responds to a Distress call Sending an All Ships Call Use the DSC All Ships call for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well as sending Routine messages to all stations at once The DSC All Ships call reaches all stations in radio range Use the DSC All Ships call for urgent but not life threatening situations or to broadcast a safety warning to all vessels in the area Use the DSC All Ships call judiciously for Routine calls To Send an All Ships Call 1 In Standby mode select a channel to communicate a routine call The radio uses Channel 16 for urgent and safety calls 2 Press the Call Setup button to enter the Call Setup menu 3 Scroll to All Ships 4 Press Enter button for All Ships Call Select 5 Press the Enter button twice to send a message
76. radio must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF station with a distress and safety watch system The range of the signal may vary however under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Included in this Packag Included in this Package You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio Transceiver Flush Mount Kit P 7 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 70 distress and safety watch system The range of the signal may vary out under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles NOTE Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Operating Instruction Manual i foe rar tmd 7g s E i gt ds PN Cobra Accessory Harness CM 140 001 is an optional wire harness that is used to interface the MR F80 radio with the Cobra MC 600C Series chartplotters English Mounting and X2 Powering the Radio Mounting and Powering the Radio Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio it must be installed on your vessel Installing Your Radio Choose a location for your radio where it will be conveniently accessible with
77. rcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con regulaci n y control asistencia o actividades de navegaci n Llamadas selectivas digitales Canal 70 Este canal est reservado para solicitudes de auxilio seguridad y llamadas de car cter general que usen solamente t cnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales Las comunicaciones verbales est n prohibidas el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal Meteorolog a Canales Wx 1 a 10 Canales de recepci n nicamente para difusi n de informaci n meteorol gica NOAA y canadiense Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales NOTA El uso de estos canales est dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista en ciertas partes del pa s o para ciertos tipos de usuario solamente Consulte las normas de la FCC o a un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Power Limits L mites de potencia Mapa de canales Number Frequency Frecuencia N mero de canal Channel Use English Uso canales Espa ol 01 156 050 160 650 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 01A 156 050 156
78. rences see tables on pages 16 23 The radio is built with all three 3 channel maps included and operates correctly in any selected area To Set the Radio for the Area Used 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the UIC menu 2 Press the Enter button and observe the current channel map setting 3 Move the selection arrow to select the desired channel 4 Press the Enter button to select the channel map setting 5 When the changes are complete exit the UIC menu and return to the Setup menu Rewind Say Again Rewind On Off Record 4 WIND OH e OFF ILI RECORD Special Features Rewind Say Again Feature The MR F80 radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature Rewind Say Again This feature allows you to replay the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission It also allows you to record call details including position coordinates call signs registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate a distressed vessel Example 1 When engine noise music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly press the Rewind Say Again button to hear the message a second time This feature eliminates asking the sender to repeat the message Example 2 When listening to an urgent distress of an excited caller with confusing background noise press the Rewind Say Again button to hear the message a second time and get lifesavi
79. rks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation CobraMarine and Rewind Say Again are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio 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 C See customer assistance on page A1 E ISI amp 8 g If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending E 8 your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be S Se asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned i S T e 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a copy of a Be 2 3 sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned C ED x 3 2 265 0 2 Send the entire product ge 2 c 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed E 5 oo rA or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned E gt E E lt c aem E 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the gt Em e o D original packing material amp S S S
80. rnational 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 ee tay When using an international emergency signal the appropriate signal is to be spoken three 3 times prior to the message English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Emergency gue Emergency Messages VHF Marine Radio Protocols If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals priority 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 Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 Make sure your radio is On 2 Select Channel 16 3 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY
81. s on Channel 70 can be a lifesaver for mariners p NOTE The DSC call m Sounds the distress alarm at all receiving stations m informs receiving stations of the sender s identity MMSI m Informs receiving stations of the nature of the emergency m Informs receiving stations of sending position when a GPS device is connected or a position is manually entered DSC operation does not provide receiving stations with information like number of persons aboard or injuries This specific information must be communicated by voice on Channel 16 to the station that acknowledges a DSC Distress call To Send a DSC Distress Call 1 From Standby mode lift the spring loaded red door on the transceiver and press the Distress button The Distress menu displays with an arrow pointing to SEND Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra si E o Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC 0j riil Operating Your Radio Distress Button Auto Distress Send PRESS AND s HOLE 3 SECONDS i FOR TRANSMIT Distress Quick Select UNDEF INE e E Ll J GROUNDIN BOLLISIO Distress Call Waiting Distress Exit p 5 TBRCKT A am PIRACY DUER EERIT Lt English There are three 3 choices m Send a distress call automatically with your position if you are connected to a GPS Or send the call without your position if not connected
82. s 1 through 7 until correct Remember you only have one attempt to reset the MMSI number or the radio must be returned to Cobra Electronics for reset See Product Service To Enter an MMSI Number nm on page 79 for details on how to return your radio SEE DEALER i i i NOTICE DERLER a Transferring a Radio to a Different Vessel Only one MMSI number is allowed on this unit This MMSI number limitation um zm o ud iid en ed is on all DSC Class D capable radios If the MMSI number must be changed A aun DUE m return the radio to Cobra Electronics for resetting Once the radio is reset To View the Programmed MMSI Number at Any Time another MMSI number may be entered and the radio can then be used in the que 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to USERMMSI DSC mode 2 Press the Enter button and the MMSI number will appear 3 Press the Enter button to return to the Setup menu X USER MMSI ID ENTRY L English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC egia Select Calling DSC Operating Your Radio DSC Auto Channel Switching Auto SW GRP MMSI Menu DSC Calling allows for your radio to automatically switch to the channel designated by the calling station Automatic To Enter a Group MMSI Number 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to GRP MMSI menu 2 Press the Enter button A blinking cursor displays at the DSC AUTO SW Channel Switching might cause a proble
83. s entre embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine ac Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Assignments English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1A 5A7 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 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 this channel Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive only channels for NOAA and Cana
84. stant access to all of the National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Emergency Weather Alert with SAME Can alert you with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby The SAME alerts provide you with additional alerts for specific local areas 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 Cobra Exclusive Rewind Say Again Digital Voice Recorder A dedicated button allows user to replay up to the last 20 seconds of audio Press the dedicated rewind button and Cobra VHF will replay the last 20 seconds of the audio from your VHF PA Public Address Allows operator instant access to public address system by pressing button English Memory Scan Lets you scan through all selected memory channels to find conversations in progress Tri Watch Lets you monitor three 3 channels at once Channel 16 Channel 9 and one 1 user selectable channel Noise Canceling Microphone Blocks background noise to let your voice be heard at the receiving station Controls on the Microphone Handy control buttons on the microphone speaker let you operate one handed at a distance from the radio Illuminated Buttons Helps you quickly find the buttons you need in low light conditions Digital Selective Calling DSC Class D
85. t 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 repairs 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 tradema
86. te 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 5 VHF Marine Radio 5 Procequre 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 O 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 undesired 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
87. the following factors in mind m The leads to the battery and the antenna should be as short as possible m The antenna must be mounted at least 3 ft 0 9 m 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 horizontal surface To Mount the Transceiver on Almost any Flat Surface 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template m AR f to drill holes for the mounting screws Ve a 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the C chosen surface with the mounting bracket screws and washers 3 Attach the transceiver to the mounting bracket with the Tilt Lock knobs 4 Tilt the transceiver to a convenient angle and tighten the Tilt Lock knobs Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 4 Installation and Start Up Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit See final pages for template Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit To Install The Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit Install the microphone bracket mounting kit on a vertical surface near the transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws Flush Mount A Flush Mount kit is included with your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation i
88. the individual location on the Call menu displays Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC ela Digital Calling DSC Operating Your Radio Caller Identified LOCAL 4 ON Group Calling 2 Ri INDIU GROUP BLLSHIPS STAMDB CALL LOG CHa TO CHAMHEL CH EMT CALL TO SEND English Receiving an Individual Call When another station makes an Individual call to the radio m The Individual alarm sounds m The caller is identified on the LCD m The radio switches to the channel selected by the caller m Call information is placed in the Call Log To Receive an Individual Call Press the Talk button and greet the caller Sending a Group Call Sending a Group call is like sending an Individual call but the group MMSI information is used and the resend and DSC responses do not apply See pg 61 for creating and entering a group MMSI To Send a Group Call 1 In Standby mode press the Call Setup button to enter the Call Setup menu 2 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone channel UP DOWN buttons to scroll to Group 3 Press the Enter button to move to the channel select menu 4 Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone channel UP DOWN buttons to select a channel to communicate the call 5 Press the Enter button to send the message m All radios switch to the channel selected in step 1 Press and hold the Talk button to send a voice message to everyon
89. tton m 00000000 Push to 977 Talk 4 9 Microphone PTT Button Down e U Button Button Instant Channel 16 9 Button Use the microphone to select operation modes and accomplish approximately 90 of all radio functions Microphone features include m Instant Channel 16 9 button is used to access emergency channels m Channel Up Down button is used to change channels m Push to Talk PTT button is used to send or record a radio message m Function F1 F2 button is used to toggle between preset channels and or when in a menu it acts as an Escape key m Call Setup and Enter button is used to enter the routine Digital Selective Calling DSC menu and enter the setup menu for both advanced and basic setup functions NOTE The microphone and the transceiver radio meet the JIS7 waterproof standards Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC cun Select Calling DSC Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling DSC Setup 1 Enter the Setup menu and scroll to USERMMSI menu USERMMSI Menu Digital Selective Calling DSC uses digital signals to increase messaging range This NL TS 2 Press the Enter button A blinking cursor displays at the provides the most reliable message delivery per watt of output power Digital signals Aa first digit under USERMMSI ID ENTRY are less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog MSI 3 Rotate the Channel knob to
90. 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 3 ft 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 speaker 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 the case surfaces Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communication Commission 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 near shore voyages If the 25 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distanc
91. ven 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Mon through Fri 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 online Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfoecobra com e mail For Assistance Outside the U S A 2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Contact Your Local Dealer 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com English Transceiver Controls ar Introduction Speaker 9 Backlit Local Rewind LCD e Screen O Mode 9 Button Button UBIVIERSIBLE Cobra 9 hannel DSC P Enter Prova 3 Button Behind Cal Setup Button Function Button Red Spring Button H Buttons Loaded Cover Public Memory Scan Address Memory Clear Escape utton NMEA and Q 77777 v 7 Auxiliary VO Connector Power Connection Antenna Socket English Introduction Product Features Dual Power HI LO Selectable to 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 All NOAA Weather Channels In

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