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1. 9 Radiotelephone tra e 10 Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure 10 Marine Distress Procedure 056 13 Installation Start Up Included lit This Package econo e a e e 14 Accessories Order M O 15 Mounting and Powering The Radio 16 Antenna Requirements And Attachment 20 External Devices And Connections 22 Operating Your Radio GOTINGISTAMEM ra eng ache cares a brane eae ee 24 Set Up ROULNES cia id je 28 6 Voice WANSINSSION carcasa 32 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio And Alert 35 Advaniced Operation cs oe emo bad be a 36 Digital Select Calling DSC Set Up 40 Digital Select Calling DSC Operation 46 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 60 SPOCIICATIONS ace ede ads Be antec boa aera a 61 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 62 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 75 World City Time ZONES as
2. 76 9 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty nic a e Rs 77 R Customer Service Prod ct SEIVICE ioe eee ek a A E E 78 Flush Mount Template ire E 79 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning And Caution Statements 1 To make the most of this radio it must be installed and used properly Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment Safety Training Information This CobraMarine radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the General Population This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy leve
3. 157 200 161 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 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 5 Canada servicio por 5 Canad 26 157 300 161 900 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 27 157 350 161 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 28 157 400 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 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 5 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 Port Operation Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 61A 5 156 075 156 075 U S Government Only Canada Coast EE UU entidades gubernamentales Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard solamente Canad guardia costera Only East Coast Commercial Fishing solamente Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comer
4. 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 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 A CAUTIONS AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity Doing so will damage the transceiver DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver Improper reconnection
5. 156 300 156 300 07 156 350 160 950 07A 156 350 156 350 08 156 400 156 400 09 156 450 156 450 10 156 500 156 500 11 156 550 156 550 12 156 600 156 600 13 156 650 156 650 1 USA and CAN 1 vatio EE UU y Canad English VHF Marine 6 Channel Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS en reas selectas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Government Only Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Entidades gubernamentales solamente Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations VTS in selected areas Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Intershi
6. Our Thanks You And 5 b SA arc Customer Assistance a Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this product will give you many years of reliable service Owner s Manual How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat It gives you 2 way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes With it you can call for help get information from other boaters talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator Besides 2 way communications in the U S A the radio can provide quick access to receive seven NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and two Canadian weather channels for alerting you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance In The U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central
7. To Change The Contrast 5 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to COMTRAST ONTRAST with the Up Down buttons KEY Toe LI 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current contrast setting a number between one 1 and 16 contrast geiena 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change the number up or down CONTRAST 4 Press the Call Set button to select a contrast level 3 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Confirmation Tone The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button If you would prefer not to hear the Confirmation Tone you can turn it Off and On as you choose Time Offset To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to KEY TOHE with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current confirmation tone setting OH or OFF 3 Use the Up Down buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 Press the Call Set button to select the setting 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu All VHF DSC and GPS activities use a 24 hour clock and Universal Coordinated Time UTC which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT Time Offset uses your connected GPS to gather
8. 1 key Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S A waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon and which is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov forms Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888 225 5322 International Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U S A or Canada you should contact that country s 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 0 IL 1234 AB be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operators Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron Visit their website http www cps ecp ca english newradiocard html contact the nearest field office or write
9. Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A 0C8 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s x VHF Marine Radio 2 Procedures User Responsibility And Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land including when your boat is on its trailer NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause 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 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 high
10. from the issuing agency listed on page 9 Settings menu NOTE Error Message If You Incorrectly Enter Your MMSI Number The radio does not operate in the DSC mode until an official MMSI number is You can repeat steps 1 through 7 to correct it HOWEVER entered An error tone will sound when attempting to operate in the DSC YOU CAN DO THIS ONLY ONCE A third attempt to enter mode without an MMSI number an MMSI number will result in an error message as shown Pressing the Call Set button from the error message will return the radio to the Settings menu Once the error message appears the radio will still operate in all non DSC modes But you will have to return the radio to Cobra Electronics see product service on page 73 for details for reset before you can enter your MMSI number and use the radio in DSC mode Because the MMSI number is so important to DSC operation this limitation is imposed on all DSC capable radios to prevent constant changes and the potential introduction of errors in the process If for any reason it is necessary to change the MMSI number in the radio more than once you can return it to Cobra Electronics for reset English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra NOTE An MMSI number can only be entered one time To create a new MMSI number the unit must be reset by the dealer Digital Select Calling DSC Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling DSC E o If You Transfer Your Radio To A
11. n presentamos en forma resumida las asignaciones de canales del Mapa de canales para EE UU 5 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 78 79 80A Canales activos para peque as 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 deberan estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcaci n
12. 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 a Press the Up Down buttons This will take you to the next higher or lower VHF channel For rapid advance press and hold the Up or Down button b Press the Channel 16 9 button This will take you to Channel 16 with one 1 press and to Channel 9 with a second press Additional presses will toggle between Channels 16 and 9 c Press the Weather UIC button This will toggle the radio between Standby mode and Weather Radio mode When in Weather Radio mode the Up Down buttons will change the weather channel Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Set Up Routines Settings Menu The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of its features to adjust other features to suit your preferences and to enter your user MMSI number Call Set Button Up Down Buttons cry English To Enter The Settings Menu 1 Press and hold the Call Set button The Settings menu will appear on the LCD After entering the Settings menu you can scroll through it to make as many entries as you like Whenever the setting selection arrow appears in a feature portion of the menu it will point to the setting that was in effect when you en
13. ximo Control mar timo Canal 17 Para comunicarse con embarcaciones 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 Assign Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia N mero de canal Power Limits L mites de potencia 01 156 050 160 650 01A 156 050 156 050 02 156 100 160 700 03 156 150 160 750 03A 156 150 156 150 04 156 200 160 800 04A 156 200 156 200 05 156 250 160 850 05A 156 250 156 250 06
14. Different Vessel Group MMSI Number Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number and change the information associated with your number to correspond to vessel in which it will be mounted User MMSI e TOV DIF POS RPLY English View Your MMSI Number At Any Time 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to LISEF I with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and the blinking cursor will appear at the first digit of mr already entered number under LSE 1 JT 3 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu DSC Scanning If you choose not to have your radio scan Channel 70 you can turn DSC Scanning Off If you do so you can still send DSC messages but will not hear DSC alarms nor receive DSC messages except when you are tuned to Channel 70 or you have sent a distress message The acknowledgement to the distress message will be received whether DSC Scanning is On or Off To Turn DSC Scanning On Or Off 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to El with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting OH or 3 Use the Up Down buttons to select the setting that you want 4 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group 515 These allow
15. If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance English Flush Mount Template Plantilla para montaje empotrado OA Customer Service Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process CAUTION A Use la plantilla suministrada para marcar y cortar el agujero en la superficie plana A PRECAUCI N Antes de cortar compruebe que no haya instrumentos o cables en el rea detr s de la superficie plana que puedan resultar da ados durante el proceso daims am A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
16. Use los canales 8 67 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine ac Channel Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assign Appendix Channel Assignments English Asignaciones canales Espa ol 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 5 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A 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 communica
17. be mounted at least 16 4 5 m above the highest deck where people may be during radio transmissions measured vertically from the lowest point of the antenna This provides the minimum separation distance to comply with RF exposure requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 10 3 m plus the 6 6 2 m height of an adult B For vessels without structure to mount the antenna as described in A it must be mounted as follows AND all persons must be outside the 10 3 m MPE radius during radio transmissions The antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 3 3 1 m vertically above the heads of all persons during radio transmissions English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Q External Devices External Devices And Connections Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation convenience and added versatility As is the case with the antenna choosing these devices is best done with the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer Standard connectors are provided on the front and back of the transceiver Microphone Speaker Microphone Speaker Attachment Connect the Microphone Speaker to the cord socket located at the left side of the front of the transceiver To Connect The Microphone Speaker Attachment 1 Align the connector and push it firmly into the socket 2 Tighten the captive nut to hold the connector in place 3 Slide the waterproof sleeve over the nut un
18. 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 is a semi automated system for establishing a radio call lt has been designed by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for VHF MF and HF calls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS DSC will eventually replace aural listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safe
19. channels will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the traffic on the channel The channel number will be displayed on the LCD To Exit Tri Watch Mode 1 Press the Tri Watch button The radio will return to Standby mode Tri Watch Mode During Tri Watch while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following a Press the Talk button to remain on that tri watch location and return to Standby mode b Press the Up Down buttons to resume scanning tri watch locations If you do not press any buttons your radio will automatically resume scanning tri watch locations im Scrn when the incoming transmission is complete During Tri Watch while receiving a transmission 10 a Press the Talk button to communicate on the last tri watch location scanned and return to Standby mode MA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Advanced Operation 4 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Memory Channels You can program or tag any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory Scan mode Standby Mode To Program Memory Channels 1 From Standby mode select a channel to be tagged using the Up Down buttons 2 Press and hold the Memory Scan Memory Clear button for three 3 seconds The channel will be tagged for Memory Scan scanning and MEM memory channel will appear on Clear Button the LCD whenever that channel is selected The radio will return to Stan
20. tagged MEM SCAM memory scan will show the LCD Button To Exit Memory Scan 1 From Memory Scan mode press the Memory NM SCAN Scan Memory Clear button MEM CLEAR This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned memory location During Memory Scan while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following a Press the Talk button to remain on that memory arity location and end scanning This will return the radio 415 02 113 to Standby mode f b Press the Up Down buttons resume scanning If you do not press any buttons within ten 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning Memory Channel M During Memory Scan while not receiving a transmission a Press the Talk button to communicate on the last channel scanned and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC 5 oere oe 080 Operating Your Radio DSC Set Up User MMSI To Enter Your MMSI Number Digital selective calling DSC employs digital RF signals which tend to carry 0 TEN or 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to USERMMS I further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions USERS with the Up Down buttons than analog ones The result is greater range and more reliable message delivery 0 2 Press the Call Set button and the blinking cursor will per wat
21. to change your setting Depending on the setting you chose when a Position Request message is received your radio will enter either m The Auto Reply mode m The Manual Reply mode Position Request When The Radio Is In Auto Reply Mode A position request will sound the position request alarm and show the name of the requesting station on the LCD Your radio will automatically respond It will send your position if you have a GPS connected if you do not have a GPS device connected Press any button to silence the alarm and exit the display When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode A position request message will sound the position request alarm and show the name of the requesting station You can choose to m Reply and send your position m Exit without sending your position If You Choose To Reply With Your Position 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select REPLY 2 Press the Call Set button to send your position 3 Press any button to return to Standby mode If You Choose Not To Reply 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode without sending your position English Operating Your Radio 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 Standby Mode GINGER RED BERR 33 52 4476
22. using Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event do communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help 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 marine to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow English 3 Emergency Messages Q 2 Procedu Marine Emergency Signals The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance PAN The urgency signal PAN i
23. with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver POSITION your radio external speakers and cables at least three 3 feet 0 9 m away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass CHECK your compass before and after installation to be sure that it has not introduced any deviation DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone Doing so may crack the case or damage a waterproof seal Once these items have been dropped the original waterproofing cannot be guaranteed DO NOT use chemicals or solvents such as mineral spirits and alcohol to clean your radio They may damage the case surfaces Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communications 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 nearshore voyages If the 25 watt maximum output of your radio isn t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider installing more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel The U S Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a
24. 113 02 1130 Ad A cl To Send A Position Send Message 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to POS SEHD position send 4 Press the Call Set button to enter the individual directory 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select the station to which you want to send your position 6 Press the Call Set button to send your position After your position is sent the LCD will show F position send You will have two 2 choices m Resend your position to the same station m Exit from Position Send mode To Resend Your Position 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select SEHD 2 Press the Call Set button to resend your position To Exit From The Position Send Mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select Ex IT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu Receiving A Position Send When another station sends you its position in Position Send mode the individual alarm will sound and the station s name and position will be shown on the LCD Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling DSC Operation Call Log and Distress Log Call Log functions similarly to the caller ID function on your telephone It will capture the caller s MMSI identification number and any other data incl
25. Active Channel Map MER IGH HISH HISH To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It 1 From Standby mode press and hold the Weather UIC button The radio will shift one 1 channel map and the active channel map will show on the top line of the LCD 2 Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map s in the sequence LISA International Canada then back to HSA The radio will return to Standby mode each time the button is released Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bil 6 Operating Your Radio Voice Transmission Transmit mode gives you the ability to communicate with safety services other vessels and shore stations When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits The tables on pages 66 through 73 will help you select the proper channels Before pressing the Talk button to transmit a message you should select the appropriate channel and transmit power output Channels You can transmit voice messages on most VHF Channels Refer to the VHF marine channel assignments on pages 14 through 23 to select a channel according to the type of message you are going to send Up Down Buttons Channel 16 9 Buttons a RCS f2 English To Change The Channel You Can Choose From One 1 Of The Following a Press the Up Down buttons This w
26. Channel 70 It does not sound for voice calls on Channel 16 you still must listen for those Distress Acknowledgement Alarm High low high low high Pause then repeat The volume of all alarms will increase after 10 seconds 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 English Operating Your Radio 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 High pause high pause high Long pause then repeat Press any button to turn it Off Weather Alarm Medium loud continuous medium pitched series of one half 7 second beeps spaced one half 7 second apart sounds when weather alert is turned On and NOAA sends a 1050 Hz weather alert tone on the selected weather channel Press any button to turn it Off Power On Off Transceiver power can be turned On or Off by the Power Volume knob on the transceiver On Off Power To Turn Your Radio On Or Off Volume Knob 1 Press and hold the On Off Power Volume knob o
27. External Speaker and PA Jack English Microphone Speaker And Product Features Microphone Speaker With Auxiliary Controls Up Down Buttons Volume Can be used instead of Button those on the transceiver Instant Channel 16 9 Button Can be used instead of the one on the transceiver Volume Up Down Button Can be used instead of the Power Volume knob on the transceiver Talk Product Features Button p z Button O Instant Channel 16 9 Button Dual Power Selectable to one 1 or 25 watts output power for near or distant calling USA International Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three 3 different channel maps established for these areas All NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all of the National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Emergency Weather Alert Can alert you with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby Instant Channel 16 9 Instant access to the priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Digital Selective Calling DSC Class D 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 English Memory Scan Lets you scan through all selected memory channels to find conversations i
28. Request Position Request mode enables a DSC radio to obtain the position latitude and longitude of a station that has a GPS device connected to the DSC radio at that station Standby Mode To Request The Position Of Another Station i 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Pas EGS T position request on the menu 4 Press the Call Set button to enter the Individual Directory menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to the name of the station whose position you want to request STEPT GILLIGAN GINGER RED BERR Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 53 Receiving Position OJP 101N 142 1574 EST English Digital Select Calling DSC Operation 6 Press the Call Set button Your radio will send the position request and there will be one 1 of three 3 possible responses m You will receive the position m You will receive a no position data response meaning the station you queried is not connected to a GPS device and cannot send its position m You will receive a no reply response meaning the operator of that station has chosen not to reply to your request Choose one 1 of the following If You Receive A Position The requested position with the station name and MMSI will show on your screen Press the Cal
29. 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 on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfoecobra com e mail e EJ 2 z t a a a E k o 2 E E a Class D Fixed Mount VHF Radio For Assistance Outside The U S A l l Contact Your Local Dealer 2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English English www cobra com Transceiver Controls _ Indicators And Connections O Backlit LCD Screen Radio Status and O Down Up Data Display Button Button O Instant Active Weather O Memory Scan Channel ae 3 UIC Button Memory Clear 16 9 Button Number Button On Off Volume Knob 2 5 i submersibBLe i E D ESC MEM CLEAR Sobra 8 5 Microphone Tri Watch i 6 Squelch Speaker Cord Button gall Set Knob Connection Socket E Sim plex unon High Low Operation DSC Distress Button Power Button Icon Behind Red Spring O Position Coordinates Loaded Cover Latitude and Longitude Lam Power Antenna Connection Socket 0 66 Global Positioning 22 System GPS Jack
30. a message to be sent automatically to all members of the group without having to call each one individually Each member of the group must enter the group MMSI number in his radio in order to receive group messages Group MMSI m ro FERC To Enter A Group MMSI Number 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to MMST group 51 with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and the blinking cursor will appear at the first digit under GEF MMSI ENTRY 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the number list to that digit of your number 4 Press the Call Set button to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of the group MMSI number are entered NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected number 6 Check that you have entered the number correctly The unit will ask you to re enter your number to confirm 7 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu The group MMSI is established by modifying the MMSI assigned to one 1 of the group members The last digit of that member s MMSI number is dropped and a zero 0 is inserted at the beginning For example member MMSI number 366123456 becomes group MMSI number 036612345 Group MMSls can be entered and changed any number of times without encountering the need to have your radio reset Nothing Co
31. ansceiver to the mounting bracket with the locking knobs 4 Tilt the transceiver to a convenient angle and tighten the locking knobs 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 is tight against the flat surface Tilt Lock Knobs ES English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation And Start Up Installation And Start Up Mounting And E Mounting And zowerino ne kk Warning Sticker Power Connection Cables z Red Cable Positive Black Cable Negative 2 English NOTE This radio will draw up to 8 amps when transmitting at full power NOTICES Warning Sticker NOTE 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 All wiring is best kept as short as possible If the power leads must be 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 Wire Gauge 1 6 mils 14 2 0 mils 12 Electrical Power Connection Lengt
32. cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex 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 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 fabrica conforme a los reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC EE UU 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 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 Longi
33. cial 62 156 125 160 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement 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 63 156 175 160 775 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 VTS in selected areas VTS en reas selectas 64 156 225 160 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 64A 156 225 156 225 U S Government Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales Canada Commercial Fishing 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 Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaci
34. d the NMEA out positive wire to the red wire of the GPS interface cable NOTE When bonding the wires make sure connections are secure and properly insulated 4 Connect the new combination cable to the GPS device and to the back of the transceiver NOTE Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 gt Operating Your Radio i i Getting Started Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons on the transceiver or on the microphone Press means a momentary press then release press and hold means to hold the button Tones And Alarms When your CobraMarine VHF radio is On you can expect to hear the following tones and alarms The volume of these sounds is controlled by the circuitry in the radio and is not affected by the volume set with the On Off Power Volume knob Confirmation Tone Single high pitched beep confirms all button presses except the Talk button It can be turned On or Off See set up routines on page 30 Error Tone Two low pitched beep indicates an invalid button press DSC Distress Alarm High low high low high Pause then repeat The volume of all alarms will increase after 10 seconds Press any button to turn it Off NOTE This alarm sounds only for DSC distress calls on
35. dby mode as soon as the Memory Scan Memory Clear button is released Repeat steps 1 through 2 to tag as many channels Memory Channel as you wish To Clear Memory Channels 1 From Standby mode select a channel to be cleared from a memory tagging using the Up Down buttons 2 Press and hold the Memory Scan Memory Clear button for three 3 seconds The channel will be untagged and MEM memory channel will no longer appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected The radio will return to Standby mode as soon as the Memory Scan Memory Clear button is released Repeat steps 1 through 2 to clear additional channels from memory locations MEM CLEAR Scanning Memory Scan During Memory Scan the radio will rapidly switch from tagged channel to tagged channel Whenever any activity is detected the radio will stop the scan for ten 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Memory Scan mode English note If there are fewer than two 2 channels tagged the Memory Scan mode will not be available See page 48 under program memory channels to tag at least two 2 channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function See page 26 for squelch procedure Standby Mode To Enter Memory Scan 1 From Standby mode press the Memory Scan Memory Clear button The radio will immediately begin to scan the channels you
36. distress call on a cellular telephone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate If you don t know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you re using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses fa English Marine Communication 5 FCC Information 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 lt 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 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
37. e 200 mA Transmit High power 1A Low Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C Unit Dimensions 6 25 x 2 25 x 7 125 15 9 cm x 5 7 cm x 18 cm Unit Weight 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 30 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 5 Channel Assign 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 Channel Assignments English Distress Safety and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention
38. e High Low Power button Transmit A Message To Transmit A Message 1 Check to see that your unit is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send 2 Toggle to the low power setting 3 With the microphone speaker about two 2 inches five 5 cm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone speaker Transmit will be indicated on the LCD 4 Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking Your unit can only operate in either the Transmit or the Receive mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released note If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio will automatically cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to resume transmission Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 E o Voice Transmission 4 Weather Radio And Alert Public Address Another form of voice transmission is available on your radio It can be used in Public Address PA mode to hail other vessels or people near the shore if you have mounted and connected an optional PA speaker To Switch The Radio From RF Transmit To PA Mode 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to FA MODE with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting OH 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting 4 P
39. een your radio and the outside world FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE LIMITS MAY EXPOSE THOSE WITHIN Cobra suggests you purchase the best quality antenna coaxial cable THE MPE RADIUS TO RF ENERGY ABSORPTION IN EXCESS OF THE FCC and connectors you can This is best accomplished with the advice MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE IT IS THE RADIO OPERATOR S and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer who can assess the variables RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE HEEDED AND THAT involved with your particular boat and preferences NO ONE IS WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS DURING TRANSMISSIONS ED WARNING Coaxial Cable Socket Antenna Lead Attachment Compliance with FCC requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure is Once the antenna is installed the Coaxial Cable Lead can the responsibility of both the antenna installer and the radio operator be attached to the socket at the back of the transceiver CAUTION Attempting to transmit without an antenna attached will damage your CobraMarine VHF radio Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius To avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy FCC OET Bulletin 65 establishes an MPE radius of 10 3 m for the maximum power of your radio with an antenna having a maximum power gain of 9 dBi This means that all persons must be at least 10 3 m away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting Installation Requirements A An omnidirectional antenna with a gain not greater than 9 dBi must
40. em The range of the signal may vary however under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Included In This Package Accessories Order Info Installation And Start Up Installation And Start Up Included In This Package Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio Ordering From U S A Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com 3 For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Monday through Friday Make Check or Money Order Payable To f Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept i a tee gt 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A COMMAND JN Fe J To Order Online Please visit our website www cobra com GPS Interface Cable English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Mounting An Mounting And ez Powe alo A lez alo ale gt Installation And Start Up Installation And Start Up Mounting And Powering The Radio Microphone Speaker Microphone Speaker Bracket To Install The Microphone Speaker Bracket 1 Install the microphone speaker bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver
41. ence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 88 157 425 162 025 Public Correspondence Ship to Coast Correspondencia p blica entre embarcaci n y costa In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border En los EE UU solamente dentro de los casi 121 kil metros 75 millas de la frontera canadiense 88A 157 425 157 425 Commercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 VHF Marine Weather Channel A Channel Assign Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments English Weather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorol gicos 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 eco ee A 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex Channel Number RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex 1 operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page 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
42. ent accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Customer Service Product Service If y
43. er 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 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 fe English zy Voice Calling Limits On Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time If you do not get a reply wait at least two 2 minutes before calling again After three 3 calling periods wait at least 15 minutes before calling again Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change 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 ship name t
44. from their country s telecommunications authority or ship registry This may involve amending or obtaining a ship station license 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 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made for a fee between your radio and telephones on land sea and in the air See pages 62 through 73 for the public correspondence marine operator channels If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through Those services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow CAUTION You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are
45. h Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered Up to 1 5m 4 9ft from the vessel s 13 8 volt negative Up to 3 0m 9 8 ft ground direct current electrical system Up to 5 0m 16 4 ft 12 volt nominal A fused power p to Om IGA t connection lead is provided at the back Up to 6 0m 19 7 ft of the transceiver To Connect To A Power Source 1 Attach the black wire to a negative ground 2 Attach the fused red power wire to the positive side of the power system A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio When replacing the fuse in your transceiver use only the size and type originally provided 2 6 mils 10 3 3 mils 8 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Antenna Requirements O Antenna Requirements alo e amen Antenna Requirements And Attachment Radio Operator Requirements Antenna Requirements Do not transmit when anyone 5 within the MPE radius of the antenna unless Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna that person or persons are shielded from the antenna by a grounded metallic to send signals into the air and to receive them The radio is arranged barrier This is especially important on vessels with antennas mounted as to use any of the popular marine VHF antennas but it is up to you to described in B where no one may be within 9 2 8 m horizontally from the choose which antenna to use base of the antenna during transmissions Since it represents the link betw
46. he Up Down buttons to select the name you want to call from the directory Press the Call Set button to send the message or return to Standby mode if EIT was chosen If the radio you are calling sends back an automatic DSC response of able to comply the individual alarm will sound Wait for a voice message from the called station If the called radio does not send an able to comply response your radio will wait eight 8 seconds and resend the message If an unable to comply response or no reply is received your radio will go to the Unavailable menu At the Unavailable menu you can choose SEHE EIT with the Up Down buttons If you choose SEHD your radio will restart the individual call If you choose EIT you will be returned to the individual location on the Call Send menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 51 Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC Q Operation Q Operation Caller Identified Receiving An Individual Call When another station makes an Individual call to your radio the individual alarm will sound the caller will be identified on the LCD and your radio will ask to be switched to the channel selected by the caller Press Call Set to switch to requested channel and an acknowledgement will be sent to caller If WX UIC button is pressed channel doesn t change and no acknowledgement will be sent Press any button to turn Off the alarm To Receive A
47. he state registration number or other official number at both the beginning and end of each message Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit m False distress or emergency messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane words or meaning m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio m When you are on land Voice Calling To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender m Make sure your radio is On m Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used note Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose Calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to relieve congestion on Channel 16 m When the channel is quiet press the Talk button and call the ship you wish to call Hold the microphone 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 m Once contact is made on the calling channel you must switch to a proper working channel See the channel listing on page 14 through 15 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair station license number
48. ifications Operating Your Radio Maintenance Specifications Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition m Keep the radio clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent Rinse with fresh water Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen m f the radio is exposed to salt water rinse it in fresh water at least once a day to prevent build up of salt deposits which could interfere with button operation Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause s Improper power connection Solution s Insure power connections are proper and secure Number of Channels All U S A Canadian and International 10 NOAA Weather Channels Will transmit at one 1 watt but not at 25 watts Selected channel is limited to one 1 watt Switch to another channel Will not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive only Switch to another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Readjust volume and squelch No answer to calls Out of range of other station Signal is blocked Switch to high power 25 watts or move closer Move until you have Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 13 8 VDC Current Drain Stand by 20 mA Receiv
49. ill take you to the next higher or lower VHF channel When on Channel 88A the next higher channel is Channel 1 and vice versa For rapid advance press and hold the Up or Down buttons The confirmation tone will sound only for each button press not during rapid advance b Press the Channel 16 9 button This will take you to Channel 16 with one 1 press and to Channel 9 with a second press Additional presses will toggle between Channel 16 and Channel 9 Press and hold the Channel 16 9 button to return to Standby mode Q Operating Your Radio Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at one 1 or 25 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications and to avoid overpowering nearby stations with your signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at one 1 watt High Low Power Button To Toggle Between The High And Low Power Modes 1 Press the High Low Power button The LCD will show which mode is in effect Some channels are restricted to use at a maximum of one 1 watt Your radio will automatically set the power to Low Power mode when you select those channels While using the U S A channel map if in an emergency you need to increase the output power on Channel 13 and Channel 67 for your signal to be heard you can override the Low Power mode by pressing and holding th
50. ividual directory with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button to enter a memory location 1 10 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the memory locations to one you want to select English The cursor will begin to blink at the first character under Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the character list Press the Call Set button to select a character This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character under Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter additional characters up to a maximum of nine 9 for the name NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected character After entering the name press and hold the Call Set button to move the blinking cursor to the first character under Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the number list Press the Call Set button to select the number and move the cursor to the next character under 1 Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the nine 9 digit MMSI is entered Press and hold the Call Set button to move to the next memory location or exit Select or EXIT with the Call Set buttons If HET is selected pressing the Call Set button will move to the next memory location where another name can be entered by repeating steps 3 through 11 If EXIT is selected pressing the Call Set button will return you to the Settings menu You can ente
51. l Set button to return to Standby mode after you have noted the station s position If The Station You Called Cannot Send Its Position on your screen 1 Press the Call Set button to return to the Individual Directory menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 3 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu 4 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 5 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode Q Operating Your Radio Resend The Request Digital Select Calling DSC Operation If The Station You Called Chose Not To Reply REFL will show on your screen You will have two 2 choices RESEND the request T the Position Request mode To Resend Your Position Request 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to RESEHD 2 Press the Call Set button To Exit The Position Request Mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to the Individual Directory menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 4 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 55 Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC 5 Operation Q Operation Receiving A Position Request When you went through the DSC set up process you set a position request reply type See page 44
52. ls as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure m FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic 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 f English Important Safety Information Important Safety Information The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for it WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio frequency energy when it is transmitting To insure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting SEE page 30 in the antenna requirements section for further information DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio DO NOT transmit more than 50 of the time the radio is in use
53. mes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC l sy Setu 9 Setu Position Request Reply Type New Individual 4 Press the Call Set button to select the memory location The ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS attached It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically respond to all Position Requests it receives or to alert you to Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not manual reply Position Reply gt To Set The Position Request Reply Type or ane 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to FOS RFLY position reply with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting ALTO or MANUAL 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change the setting 4 Press the Call Set button to select the setting 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Individual Directory DSC calling allows you to call another vessel or station directly if you know its MMSI number Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to store up to ten 10 names and their associated 5 numbers for quick access Individual Directory To Enter Or Edit Names And MMSI Numbers In The Directory 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to THO DIF ind
54. n Individual Call 1 Press the Talk button and greet the caller almost as if you were answering the telephone Sending A Group Call Sending a Group call is very similar to sending an individual call except that the group MMSI is used and the resend and DSC responses do not apply Standby Mode To Send A Group Call 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to 4 Press the Call Set button to move to the send or exit menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select SEHD or EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to send the message or return to the Call Send menu if EIT was chosen All radios will be switched to the channel selected in step 1 Press and hold the Talk button to send your voice message to everyone in the group Anyone in the group can now also transmit on that channel 52 English Operating Your Radio Receiving A Group Call When another station makes a Group call to your radio the individual alarm will sound the caller will be identified on the LCD and your radio will be switched to the channel selected by the caller just as for an individual call Press any button to turn Off the alarm Caller Identified To Receive A Group Call 1 Listen for the group voice message 2 Press the Talk button and respond y AD qe only if appropriate Sending A Position
55. n progress Tri Watch Lets you monitor three 3 channels at once Channel 16 Channel 9 and one 1 user selectable channel Noise Canceling Microphone Speaker Blocks background noise to let your voice be heard at the receiving station Controls on the Microphone Speaker Handy control buttons on the microphone speaker let you operate one 1 handed at a distance from the radio Illuminated Buttons Helps you quickly find the buttons you need in low light conditions Mounting Kits Included Radio can be mounted on under or in almost any flat surface using one 1 of the included brackets Waterproof Submersible to one 1 meter of water for 30 minutes meets JIS7 Standards Introduction Introduction OU Thanks YOU A A A Al Customer ASSISIANCE ee beeen eee eee Al Transceiver Controls Indicators And Connections A2 Microphone Spe aker end a ii di A3 Important Safety Information 00 eects 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication 4 6 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information oooocooccoccco coco 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 6 VOICE Calling dela a eure ded 7 Digital Selective Calling DSC 0 eee eee 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI
56. n the transceiver When the radio is powered On the confirmation tone will sound The radio will return to the settings in effect when it was last powered Off the LCD will show the corresponding information and all controls will be operative The radio will then be in Standby mode On Off Power Volume Up Down Buttons The On Off Power Volume knob on the transceiver and the Volume Up Down buttons on the microphone speaker control the speaker volume The volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker and does not affect the volume of your outgoing messages That is controlled by the circuitry of your radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 r Operating Your Radio i i On Off Power Volume Knob or Volume Up Down Buttons Squelch To Increase The Volume You Can Choose One Of The Following a Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise b Press and release the Volume Up button on the microphone speaker To Decrease The Volume You Can Choose One Of The Following a Turn the On Off Power Volume knob counter clockwise b Press and release the Volume Down button on the microphone speaker When adjusting the volume while using the microphone speaker press and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons for rapid advance Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency noise so that you can more clearly hear the signals you want You can think of it as a variable barrier
57. nce Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operation Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 82A 157 125 157 125 U S Government Only Canada EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Coast Guard Only Canada guardia costera solamente 83 157 175 161 775 Canada Coast Guard Only Canad guardia costera solamente 83A 157 175 157 175 U S Government Only Canada EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Coast Guard Only Canad guardia costera solamente 83B RX only 161 775 Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas 84 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 84A 157 225 157 225 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 85 157 275 161 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 85A 157 275 157 275 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 86 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 86A 157 325 157 325 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 87 157 375 161 975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 87A 157 375 157 375 Public Correspond
58. nel 9 from any operational mode Chancel dee EE To Switch To Channel 16 Or Channel 9 1 Press the Channel 16 9 button to change to Channel 16 2 Press the Channel 16 9 button again to change to Channel 9 Additional presses of the Channel 16 9 button will toggle back and forth between the two 2 channels To exit the Channel 16 9 mode and return to the previous Channel 16 9 Toggle channel press and hold the Channel 16 9 button While at Channel 16 or Channel 9 in the Channel 16 9 mode you can also press the Up Down buttons to change to other channels In that event another press of the Channel 16 9 button will switch your radio to Channel 16 and the sequence will start over at step 1 English Tri Watch Tri Watch gives you one 1 button access to scan the three 3 locations of most importance to you Channel 16 and Channel 9 will always be included as scanned locations The remaining location will be the VHF channel in effect when you enter Tri Watch mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for tri watch to function See page 26 for squelch procedure To Enter Tri Watch Mode EA 1 In Standby mode use the Up Down buttons to go to the channel you want to add as the third location to be scanned 2 Press the Tri Watch button Tri watch will be indicated on the LCD and the radio will scan among Channel 16 Channel 9 and the third tri watch location you selected A signal on any one 1 of the three 3
59. of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety Calling Channel 9 General purpose non emergency calling by non commercial vessels Recreational boaters are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16 Intership Safety Channel 6 Ship to ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft Coast Guard Liaison Channel 22A To talk to the Coast Guard 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 Channel Assign Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n maritima Existen tres 3 juegos de canales VHF para uso maritimo en los EE UU Canada y el resto del mundo internacional La mayoria de los canales coinciden en los tres 3 mapas pero sin duda existen diferencias consulte las tablas en las paginas siguientes El radio incorpora los tres 3 mapas y funcionara correctamente en cualquiera de las tres reas A continuaci
60. ones English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assign Channel Assian Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Limites de potencia Numero USA Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol EE UU Canada Transm Recepci n 78 156 925 161 525 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 78A 156 925 156 925 Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo 79 156 975 161 575 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 79A 156 975 156 975 Commercial Also Non Comercial Comercial en los Grandes only in Great Lakes Lagos tambi n no comercial 80 157 025 161 625 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 80A 157 025 157 025 Commercial Also Non Commercial Comercial en los Grandes only in Great Lakes Lagos tambi n no comercial 81 157 075 161 675 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 81A 157 075 157 075 U S Government Only Environmental EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Protection Operations operaciones de protecci n medioambiental 82 157 125 161 725 Public Corresponde
61. ou have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page 1 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned Send the entire product Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status
62. p Safety Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Seguridad entre embarcaciones Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Comerciales Commercial Intership Only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational Canal de llamada de la tripulaci n no comercial recreativo Commercial Commercial VTS in selected areas Comerciales Comercial VTS en reas selectas Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge In U S waters large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel Seguridad mar tima entre embarcaciones de puente de mando a puente de mando En aguas estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Channel Assign Channel Channel Map Number 5 USA Intl de canal EE UU ntemac Canada Frequency Frecuencia Canada Transmit Transm 156 700 Receive Recepci n 156 700 156 750 Power Limits L mites de potencia 15 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT 1 vatio Canad y Internac 16 156 800 156 800 17 156 850 156 850 1 wat
63. r a total of ten 10 names and MMSI numbers in the directory Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC 2 Operation peration DSC Operation Sending DSC calls is done from menus similar to the Settings menu Whereas entering the Settings menu required a press and hold of the Call Set button the sending menus appear with a press of the Distress button All received DSC calls will sound one 1 or another of the alarms to alert you to them See pages 24 through 25 for descriptions of the different alarms Pressing any button will turn Off the alarm while maintaining the received call information on the LCD Sending Distress Calls The ability to send and receive distress calls and their acknowledgements on Channel 70 can literally be a lifesaver for you or another mariner nore The DSC call will m Sound the distress alarm at all receiving stations m Inform receiving stations of your identity MMSI m Inform receiving stations of your position if you have a GPS device connected or you have manually entered your position It will not provide the receiving stations with other distress information such as the nature of your problem number of persons aboard injuries or the like For that you will have to communicate by voice on Channel 16 with the station that acknowledges your DSC distress call Distress Button To Begin Sending A DSC Distress Call 1 From Standb
64. ress the Call Set button to select the setting 5 6 KEY TONE CONTRAST amo om TIMEOFST Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT To Broadcast On The PA Speaker 1 Switch to the PA mode 2 Press the Talk button and speak into the a microphone speaker 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 m Received radio messages will be directed to the PA speaker unless the Talk button is pressed English Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio And Alert NOAA broadcasts Weather information as described the NOAA Weather Channels section on page 25 of this manual You can listen to one 1 or two 2 of these ten 10 receive only channels at any time NOTE Usually only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels will be operating in any given location You will need to select the channel with the strongest signal in your location This is the channel the radio will scan for the weather alert signal To Listen To The Weather Channels 1 From Standby mode press the Weather UIC button The unit will enter the Weather mode and show it on the LCD 2 Press the Up Down buttons to change the weather channels hold the button for fast advance To exit the Weather mode and return to Standby mode press
65. s to all stations in a particular geographical area to alert only those stations of the call and not stations in unaffected areas If you are in an area to which a Geographical call is made it will sound the geographical alarm on your radio and switch your radio to the channel chosen by the sending station When A Geographical Call Is Heard 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm 123455759 om 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel MAR OS 11 sending the call as well as the date and time a of the call in case you will want to respond 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming geographical call 4 Press one 1 of the following three 3 buttons to switch from geographical call receive to Standby mode Call Set button Channel 16 9 button or Talk button English Operating Your Radio Sending An Individual Call The DSC Individual call feature allows you to notify one 1 and only one 1 station that you want to communicate with that station It does not alert all other stations within range that you will be sending a message as a voice call on Channel 16 or Channel 9 would Standby Mode To Send An Individual Call In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to THET Individual Press the Call Set button to move to the individual directory Use t
66. s used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure it tay When using an international emergency signal the appropriate signal is to be spoken three 3 times prior to the message If You Hear A Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 55 5 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Emergency Messages 2 Procedu Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 2 3 Make sure your radio is On Select VHF Channel 16 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign Sa
67. sound to let you know that the message is being sent At the end of the transmission the radio will maintain a watch on Channels 16 and Channel 70 for an acknowledgement Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode If an acknowledgement is received the distress alarm will sound again and the responding party s MMSI number will show on the LCD If no acknowledgement is received the radio will resend the message at approximately four 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgement is received or you abort the distress call Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Operation Digital Select Calling DSC 2 Operation Receiving Distress Calls If your vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call the radio will receive the call sound the distress alarm and switch to Channel 16 Distress Info on LCD When A Distress Call 15 Heard 3 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode 2 Read and write down the distress information on the LCD there may or may not be position data shown then determine whether you should answer the call 3 Respond if appropriate by pressing and holding the Talk button to transmit on Channel 16 NOTE Your radio will automatically switch to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC distress call POSITION Regarding Distress Relay Calls Your radio cannot send Distress Relay calls Only large ships and shore s
68. t USA and 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 157 000 157 000 1 vatio Canad 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 English VHF Marine 6 Channel Channel Use English Port Operations VTS in selected areas Environmental Receive Only 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 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 Mo
69. t of output power appear at the first digit under USER MMSI ID ENTE But that is not the only advantage of DSC equipped radios Those radios are set up 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the number to interface with GPS and to automate many of the operations involved in sending list to that digit of your number and receiving messages That results in more compact and accurate messages and 4 Press the Call Set button to select the digit and the less congestion of the airwaves blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number The price of these benefits to the user is the time it takes to do the required set up 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of your to make the DSC features work A little time spent when your radio is new will pay MMSI number are entered dividends over its life These procedures use the Settings menu Refer to page 38 for information on NOTE entering and exiting the Settings menu Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected number User MMSI Number The nine 9 digit MMSI number similar to a telephone number is a unique identifier 6 Check that you have entered the number correctly The for a vessel DSC incorporates this number into every message that is Sent Tx or unit will ask you to re enter your number to confirm Received Rx Enter the MMSI number as soon as you receive your MMSI number 7 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the
70. t or safety message by voice b After a routine call the radio will switch to the channel you selected in step 1 and wait for you to press the Talk button to send the routine message by voice DSC equipped radios that receive your message will be automatically switched to Channel 16 or the channel you selected to hear your voice message To return to Standby mode without sending a message use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EIT and press the Call Set button ROUTINE WAITING Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC 5 Operation Q Operation Receiving An All Ships Call All Ships calls sent by stations within range of your radio will sound the distress alarm on your radio and switch your radio to Channel 16 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 MMISI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call in case you will want to respond 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming all ships call Some All Ships calls have channel information All Ships Call Sending A Geographical Call Your radio cannot send Geographical calls Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios can send these calls Receiving A Geographical Call Geographical calls are sent by specially equipped radio
71. tations with specially equipped radios can send these calls Receiving Distress Relay Calls Your radio will respond to a received Distress Relay call in the same way as it will to a distress call English Operating Your Radio Sending An All Ships Calls A DSC All Ships call is used for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well as to send routine messages to all stations at once It will reach all stations within range of your radio If you have an urgent but not life threatening situation or a safety warning to broadcast to all vessels in your area this is the type of call to use It should be used judiciously for routine calls Standby Mode To Send An All Ships Call j 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate for a routine call The radio will use Channel 16 for urgent and safety calls 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Sonda menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to AL 8 4 Press the Call Set button to move to the message type menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select a message type ile SAFETY POLIT IME SAFETY ROL STEFEN 6 Press the Call Set button to send the message I 7 Depending on the type of message you chose EXIT the radio will automatically switch to a voice channel a After urgency and safety calls the radio will switch to Channel 16 and wait for you to press the Talk button to send the urgen
72. tered the menu When you are finished with changes you can exit the Settings menu and return to Standby mode To Exit The Settings Menu 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll down to EMIT at the bottom of the menu 2 With the arrow pointing to Ex IT press the Call Set button to return the radio to Standby mode NOTE Basic set up routines are described here For set up routines that apply specifically to a particular function they are included in the section for that function Set Up Routines 4 Set Up Routines Operating Your Radio LCD Backlight The LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off To Adjust The Backlight Level 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to ADJ lamp adjustment with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current backlight setting HIGH MEDIUM LOW OFF 3 Use the Up Down buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 Press the Call Set button to select the backlight setting 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EIT EXIT e a 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu When the backlight is turned On to any intensity the lamp will be lit whenever the radio is On LCD Contrast The LCD backlight will not be visible in daylight but the LCD Contrast can be adjusted to make it easier to read in different light conditions CA
73. that blocks what you don t want to hear Squelch Knob Turn Hissing Sound Starts Turn Hissing Sound Stops To Squelch Your Radio 1 With the Squelch knob turned fully counter clockwise turn the On Off Volume knob clockwise until you hear a hissing noise sound nore The Volume Up Down buttons on the microphone speaker cannot be used in the squelch process You must use the On Off Power Volume knob 2 Turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the hissing sound stops Turning the Squelch knob further clockwise higher bearier will filter weak and medium strength signals until only the strongest signal can get through at the highest squelch setting To Receive Weaker Signals 1 Turn the Squelch knob counterclockwise lower bearier If the squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the memory scan and tri watch functions will be blocked Operating Your Radio Standby And Receive Standby mode 5 the usual mode for the radio whenever is turned On Standby Mode 3352 47N y M15 02 1159 Up Down Buttons Weather UIC Button ma ESC MEM From Standby Mode You Can m Change your radio s settings using set up routines m Receive messages on the current channel as well as DSC messages m Receive NOAA alerts if Weather Alert mode is turned On Switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button While the radio is in Standby mode
74. the Weather UIC button again Weather Alert Set Up You must have Weather Alert mode turned On to benefit from the Weather Alert condition signal described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 25 To Turn Weather Alert On 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to Ws ALERT weather alert with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting OH or OFF Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting Press the Call Set button to select the setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EIT Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Weather UIC Button TD U ESC MEM Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 5 Advanced Operation Q Weather Alert Signal When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are operating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received When You Hear The Alert 1 Press any key to turn Off the alert alarm and LCD indicator Advanced Operation Cobra has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you quick access to the voice calling channels and to let you monitor more than one 1 channel at once Channel 16 9 This function gives you quick access to calling Channel 16 or Chan
75. til it seats in the recess around the socket External Speaker External Speaker Not Included en An External Speaker can provide greater volume to hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the CobraMarine microphone speaker To Install An External Speaker 1 Connect the speaker lead to the standard jack on the back of the transceiver Er External Speaker Public Address Speaker Hailer Not Included At times it may be handy to hail 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 lead to the standard jack on the back of the transceiver 22 English Q External Devices Global Positioning System GPS Device Not Included Cobra strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a GPS device to your CobraMarine VHF radio By having a GPS connected your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and most importantly it will be included automatically in any DSC distress message you may need to send That will take the search out of search and rescue GPS Connection To Install A GPS Device 1 Install the GPS device in a convenient location according to its manufacturer s directions 2 Bond the NMEA out negative wire to the black wire of the GPS interface cable 3 Bon
76. time inputs For time inputs to be converted to local time you need to enter the hour offset of your local time zone from Greenwich See world city time zone chart on page 76 Time Offset CONTRAST om reves LIL MODE ine O English To Change The Time Offset 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIMEQF ST time offset with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting for your local time zone 4 Press the Call Set button to select the setting 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu NOTE If you leave the time offset at zero the LCD will show the time as UTC If you enter the hour offset for your time zone the LCD will show the local time In either event DSC messages will always be based on UTC Operating Your Radio o Set Up Routines Set Up Routines U S A International Canada Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the U S A Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table on pages 14 through 23 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose Weather UIC Button TD ESC MEM
77. tion is prohibited your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive only channels for NOAA and Canadian 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 Correspondencia publica operador maritimo 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 1A 5 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A 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
78. tudinal Zone Offset City E172 50 to W172 50 12 IDLW International Date Line West W172 50 to W157 50 11 Nome W157 50 to W142 50 10 Honolulu W142 50 to W127 50 9 Yukon STD W127 50 to W112 50 8 Los Angeles STD W112 50 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 Caracas W052 50 to W037 50 3 Rio de Janeiro W037 50 to W022 50 2 Fernando de Noronha W022 50 to W007 50 1 Azores Islands W007 50 to E007 50 GMT 0 London 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 6 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 Limited 3 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 3 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service departm
79. ty 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 Maritime Mobile 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 41 for instructions on how to enter 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 vwGenerated nterE sf01742e html To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U S A Users can obtain an MMSI
80. uded in a DSC message NOTE The call waiting memory can hold up to 20 messages Once the memory becomes full each new call will erase the oldest call information on a first in first out basis Standby Mode English To Review Call Log Messages Received While In DSC Standby Mode 1 From Standby mode press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to CALLLOS 3 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Log mode NOTE The fourth line will show the type of message 4 Use the Up Down buttons to move from message to message in the call log memory 5 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode Operating Your Radio Call Log and Distress Log continued All Messages Viewed a AK Unread Messages III To Clear Messages From The Call Log Memory 1 From Standby mode press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to CALLLOS call waiting 3 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Log mode NOTE The fourth line will show the type of message 4 Use the Up Down buttons to select the message you want to delete 5 Press and hold the Memory Scan Memory Clear button for one 1 second or more Repeat steps 4 through 5 to delete additional messages 6 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra oka M O Troubleshooting O Spec
81. using the supplied stainless steel screws 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 the following factors in mind The leads to the battery and the antenna are best kept as short as possible Flush Mount A Flush Mounting kit is included with your CobraMarine m The antenna must be mounted at least three 3 feet from the transceiver VHF radio to allow its installation in almost any flat surface m The eo all a A far E a any magnetic e Said impida To Mount The Transceiver Flush In Almost Any Flat Surface compass to avold deviation due to the speaker magnet _ 1 Use the supplied template to mark and cut opening m There needs to be free air flow around the heat sink fins on the back See page 79 in the flat surface See page 79 for template of the transceiver Tor template CAUTION Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process Surface Mount Insert Transceiver A Surface Mounting kit is included with your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its AF installation on almost any flat surface To Mount The Transceiver On Almost Any Flat Surface 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to drill holes for the mounting screws 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the chosen surface 3 Attach the tr
82. vement Port Operations Canad guardia costera solamente Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones 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 2 Channel Assignments VHF Marine 2 Channel Assignments Channel Number N mero USA EE UU de canal Channel Map Frequency Mapa de canales Frecuencia Power Limits L mites de potencia Intl Canada Transmit Receive ntemac Canada Transm Recepci n Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol 24
83. ver 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 D WARNING l This radio will generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to help facilitate search and rescue This radio must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF station with a distress and safety watch syst
84. y MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are near State the nature of your distress 8 State the kind of assistance needed 9 Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured 10 11 12 13 14 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull Say WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 End message by saying THIS IS your vessel name or call sign OVER Release Talk button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at item 3 above fiz English Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB three 3 times Mayday Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic distance five 5 miles Struck submerged object and flooding need pump and tow Four adults three children aboard no one injured Estimate we will remain afloat one half hour Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB is 26 foot sloop with blue hull and tan deck house will be listening on Channel 16 This is Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB O
85. y mode lift the spring loaded red door on the transceiver and press the Distress button under it This will open the Distress menu with the arrow pointing to You will have three 3 choices m Send the distress call automatically with either no position information if a GPS is not connected or with the position provided by a connected GPS m Manually enter your position then send the distress call m Abort the distress call process and return to Standby mode English Operating Your Radio f Distress Button Button Transmit USA High RPREHIT Distress Waiting D FESS ITING Distress Acknowledgement Fi RECEIVED 2 Choose one 1 of the following a To Send An Automatic Distress Call 1 Press and hold the Distress button b To Send A Manual Distress Call 1 ee the Up Down buttons to move the arrow 2 the Call Set button to go to the position entry screen 3 Use the Up Down buttons to manually set the position of your vessel 4 Press the Call Set button to send the message 5 Press and hold the Distress button c To Abort The Distress Call Process If you pressed the Distress button by mistake or if you have not received an acknowledgement and want to discontinue the automatic resending of your distress message 1 Use Up Down buttons to move the arrow to EXIT 2 Prass Call Set button to return to Standby mode The distress alarm will

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