Cobra Mr F75 Dual Power Vhf Dsc Marine Transceiver
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1. 1 Press and hold the On Off Power Volume knob on the transceiver When the radio is powered on the confirmation tone will sound 32 English Operating Your Radio 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 Volume 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 On Off Power To increase the volume you can Volume Knob or Volume Up Down Buttons 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 anticlockwise 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 Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency noise so that you can more clearly hear the signals you want You can think of it as a variable barrier that blocks what you don t wan2. 1 Watt CAN 20 International port operations ship movement Canada coastguard only 20A 157 000 157 000 20A Port Operations 21 e e 157 050 161 650 21 Port Operations Ship Movement 21A e 157 050 157 050 21A U S government only Canada coastguard only 22 e 457 100 161 700 22 Port Operations Ship Movement 99A 457 100 157 100 22A U S and Canadian coastguard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 23 e e 457 150 161 750 23 Public Correspondence marine operator 23A 157 150 157 150 23A Government Only 24 e e e 157 200 161 800 24 Public Correspondence marine operator 25 e e e 157 250 161 850 25 Public Correspondence marine operator 26 e e 157 300 161 900 26 Public Correspondence marine operator 21 e e e 157 350 161 950 21 Public Correspondence marine operator 28 pe eo 157 400 162 000 28 Public Correspondence marine operator 60 e 156 025 160 625 60 Public Correspondence marine operator 61 o 156 075 160 675 61 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operation Ship Movement 61A U S government only Canada coastguard only OIR ne be Ma West Coast coastguard only East Coast commercial fishing 62 156 125 160 725 62 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 62A 156 125 156 125 62A West Coast
3. a Press the Up Down buttons This will take you to the next higher or lower VHF channel When on Channel 88A the next higher channel is Channel 1 and vice versa For rapid advance press and hold the Up or Down buttons The confirmation tone will sound only for each button press not during rapid advance b Press the Channel 16 button This will take you directly to Channel 16 Press and hold the Channel 16 button to return to Standby mode Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power Cobra Electronics Corporation suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications and to avoid overpowering nearby stations with your signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at 1 watt High Low Power Button 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 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 the High Low Power button Transmit a Message
4. Unit Dimensions Unit Weight Receiver Frequency Range Receiver Type Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 12 dB Sinad Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation and Rejection Spurious and Image Rejection AF Output Frequency Range TX RF Output Power Spurious Emissions Microphone Type Frequency Stability FM Hum and Noise Programmable Recreation Channels available Please contact your local dealer for details English All International Canadian and U S A Class D 25 kHz 5 kHz Max 13 8 VDC 200 mA 300 mA 5A High power 1A Low 20 C to 60 C 15 9 cm x 5 7 cm x 18 cm 1100 g 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Double Conversion Super Heterodyne 0 3 uV 0 2 uV 60 dB 60 dB 60 dB 4 Watts 8 Ohms 156 025 to 157 425 MHz 1 and 25 Watts 60 dB High 55 dB Low Electret 10 ppm 40 dB 2 gej Ly oc i 3 gt Le i o a Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface A 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 130mm Nothing comes close to a Cobra 6a English Nothing comes close to a Cobra
5. 156350 156 350 _ 07A Commercial 08 e 156 400 156 400 08 Commercial intership only 09 e 156 450 156 450 09 Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial recreational 10 e 156500 156 500 10 Commercial 11 156 550 156 550 _ 11 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 e 156 600 156 600 12 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 13 k 156 650 156 650 1 Watt CAN and USA 3 Intership Navigation Safety Dridge to bridge In U S waters large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel 14 e e 456 700 156 700 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 15 Rx Only 156 750 15 Environmental receive only Used by class C EPIRB s 15 e 156 750 156 750 1 Watt INT and CAN 5 International on board communication Canada EPIRB buoys only 16 e e 156 800 156 800 16 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 156 850 156 850 1 Watt CAN 7 state Controlled U S A only l amp l English Nothing comes close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Number Int l Canada USA Transmit Receive imi 18 e 456 900 161 500 18 Port Operations Ship Movement 18A e e 156 900 156 900 18A Commercial 19 e 156 950 161 550 19 Port Operations Ship Movement 19A 156950 156 950 _ 19A Commercial 20 e e e 157 000 161 600
6. Channels You can program or tag any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory Scan 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 seconds The channel will be tagged for scanning Memory Scan and HEF memory channel will appear on the LCD Clear Button 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 and 2 to tag as many channels 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 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 and 2 to clear additional channels from memory locations Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio 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 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 NOTE lf there are fewer than two channels tagged the
7. If the station you called cannot send its position Call Send menu HO FOS DATA no position data will show 3 Use the balk buttons to scroll to on your screen Pu F position request on 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 ean 4 Press the Call Set button to enter the Individual Directory menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to the Call Send menu name of the station whose position you 4 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT want to request 5 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode 58 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra c If the station you called chose not to reply HO REFL Y will show on your screen You will have two choices E RESEND the request 1d T the Position Request mode a To resend your position request 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to FESEHD 2 Press the Call Set button b To exit the Position Request mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Ex IT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to the Individual Directory menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Es IT 4 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Ex IT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode Operating Your Radio Receiving a Position Request When you went through the DSC
8. Standard connectors are provided on the front and back of the transceiver Microphone Speaker Attachment Connect the Microphone Speaker to the cord socket located at the left side of the front of the transceiver Microphone Speaker To connect the microphone speaker attachment Cord Sa Socket 1 Align the connector and push it firmly into the socket 2 Tighten the captive nut to hold the connector in place 3 Slide the waterproof sleeve over the nut until it seats in the recess around the socket External Speaker not included An External Speaker can provide greater volume to hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the CobraMarine microphone speaker External Speaker and PA To install an external speaker Jack See NOTE Below a ake 1 Connect the speaker lead to the oe a gt J Standard jack on the back of the gt 3 transceiver 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 External Speaker and PA To install a public address speaker Jack See NOTE Below m 1 Connect the PA speaker lead to the standard gt 1 jack on the back of the transceiver NOTE The External Speaker and PA Jack on the back of the transceiver requires a 3 5 mm standard stereo plug that is wired appropriately
9. for either or both auxiliary speakers Stereo Plug 1 Tip of plug External Speaker output 2 Ring Conductor PA output 3 Sleeve Ground A single speaker cannot be used for the separate functions English of External Speaker and Public Address Speaker Global Positioning System GPS Device not included Cobra Electronics Corporation strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a GPS device to your CobraMarine VHF radio By having a GPS connected your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and most importantly it will be included automatically in any DSC distress message you may need to send That will take the search out of search and rescue GPS Connection To install a GPS device 1 Install the GPS device in a convenient location according to its manufacturer s directions 2 Bond the NMEA out negative wire to the black wire of the GPS interface cable 3 Bond the NMEA out positive wire to the red wire of the GPS interface cable NOTE When bonding the wires make sure connections are secure and properly 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 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 a
10. 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 you can return it to your local dealer for reset If You Transfer Your Radio to a Different Vessel Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number and change the information associated with your number to correspond to vessel in which it will be mounted User MMSI O To view your MMSI number at any time 1 nier me Hea menu and scroll to t with the Up Down buttons 2 e the Call Set button and the blinking cursor will appear at the first anes Y Pe oS oer number under i 3 Press ad hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Group MMSI Number Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group MMSIs These allow 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 To enter a group MMSI number 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GRP MMSI group MMSI with the Up Down Boie 2 Press the Call Set button and ne ee cursor ae appear at the first digit und
11. scroll to position reply with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe Use the Up Down T to ere the N Press the Call Set button to select the setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu oO 0O A OG 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 names and their associated MMSI numbers for quick access To enter or edit names and your Individual Directory Bere _ an MMSI numbers in the directory 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to THOM DIF individual directory with the Up Down b iene 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio 4 Press the Call Set button to select the memory location DSC Operation the cursor will begin to blink at the first character under sending DSC calls is done from menus similar to the settings menu Whereas iis l entering the settings menu required a press and hold of the Call Set button the J Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the character list sending menus appear with a press of the Call Set button or the Distress button 6 Press the Call Set button to select a character
12. set up process you set a position request reply type See page 49 to change your setting Depending on the setting you chose when a Position Request message is received your radio will enter either The Auto Reply mode The Manual Reply mode Position Request When the radio is in Auto Reply mode eS rT 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 lt will send your eae if you have a GPS connected to your radio or tS GATA no position data if you do not faves a GPS device connected 1 Press any button to silence the alarm and exit the display Position Request 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 a 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 b If you choose not to reply 1 Use the Up Down butions to select EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode without sending your position Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Sending a Position Send Position Send uses your connected GPS in similar fashion to the posit
13. slightly off to one side Speak in a normal tone of voice Nothing comes close to a Cobra eo D VHF Marine Radio Protocols Digital Selective Calling DSC Digital selective calling is a semi automated system for establishing a radio call It has been designed by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for VHF MF and HF calls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS This radio follows Class D DSC with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver DSC will eventually replace aural listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts Until DSC is fully implemented it is still necessary to maintain a listening watch on Channel 16 The DSC system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position coordinates requires a GPS receiver to be connected to the radio to the coastguard 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 ED 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 station with a distress and safet
14. the Setting that was in effect when you entered the menu When you are finished with changes you can exit the Settings menu and return to Standby mode To exit the Settings menu 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll down to EIT at the bottom of the menu 2 With the arrow pointing to EXIT press the Call Set button to return the radio to Standby mode NOTE Basic set up routines are described here For set up routines that apply specifically to a particular function they are included in the section for that function Nothing comes close to a Cobra 35 Operating Your Radio LCD Backlight The LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned off Lamp Adjustment To adjust the backlight level 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to LAMF AE lamp adjustment with the Up Down piftions 2 Press the Call Set oton and POSEE ing current backlight setting HIGH HEDILP LORH or OFF Press the Call Set button to select the backlight setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu 0O Aa GW 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 Contrast To change the contrast 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to COMTRAST with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button
15. the alarm and return to Standby mode 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call in case you will want to respond 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming all ships call Sending a Geographical Call Your radio cannot send Geographical calls Only large ships and shore Stations with specially equipped radios can send these calls Receiving a Geographical Call Geographical calls are sent by specially equipped radios to all stations in a particular geographical area to alert only those stations of the call and not Stations in unaffected areas If you are in an area to which a Geographical call is made it will sound the geographical alarm on your radio and switch your radio to the channel chosen by the sending station Geographical Call When a geographical call is heard oll 1 Press any button to turn off the alarm 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call in case you will want to respond 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming geographical call 4 Press one of the following three buttons to switch from geographical call receive to Standby mode Call Set button Channel 16 button or Talk button Nothing comes close to a Cobra 55 Operating Your Radio Sending an Individual Call The DSC Ind
16. this Package 4 20 6tneed s oaeeus beene eo tecdaw eed 25 Mounting and Powering the Radio 000 26 Antenna Requirements and Attachment uana nauan anaana 28 External Devices and Connections 0 000 e eee 30 Operating Your Radio Gening Olde a Senet ec acs waned Se eh Eare Re FEOT ward 31 Set Up Routines oc 3505 56 04 bee s0e 25 bao he See 2508 t oa Sh 35 Voice Male Ms SION s1s ewe 4 oon eak et a E a 39 Advanced Operation 0 0 ccc ees 42 DSG SOUD ae as tees bp anes ean ee enon te een ee eae tes 45 DSC Operation 0 ccc eens 51 Maintenance 0 0 ccc cee eee eee eee 65 IFOUBICSWOOUNG sad oteucice ode na oo we Gee Ge eto a es nae 65 opecs x4t 22e indar TEE ene oe ee EEEa 66 Flush Mount Template i050 csvewicedee siete deudsebaaebe vex 67 Declaration of Conformity 0 0 ccc cee eee 69 GE Marking oe 22 o5 ween ete sees an ate sted es SINR cease ude ies 69 Nothing comes close to a Cobra Ome laalere Introduction Ome IMmMDO Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning and Caution Statements To make the most of this radio it must be installed and used properly Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements i
17. your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel NOTE The U S A and Canada impose restrictions on the use of many channels within their territorial waters These are noted in the channel assignment chart If operating your vessel in U S A or Canadian waters consult the national communication authority or a knowledgeable local radio operator for further guidance Nothing comes close to a Cobra 15 VHF Marine VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Number Intl Canada USA Transmit Receive imi 01 e 156 050 160 650 01 Public Correspondence marine operator 01A 156 050 156 050 01A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 156 100 160 700 02 Public Correspondence marine operator 03 156450 160 750 03 Public Correspondence marine operator 03A 156 150 156 150 03A Government Only 04 456 200 160 800 04 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 04A 156 200 156 200 04A West Coast coastguard only East Coast commercial fishing 05 456 250 160 850 05 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 05A e 156 250 156 250 05A Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 e 156 300 156 300 06 Intership Safety 07 156 350 160 950 07 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 07A
18. 156 875 1 Watt CAN T1 Port Operations intership only Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships 78 e He 156 925 oT 525 78 Public Correspondence marine operator 78A 156 925 925 156 925 925 78A Non Commercial recreational English Nothing comes close to a Cobra Bi VHF Marine by VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine bp nannel Assianmer VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int l Canada USA Transmit Receive 79 e 156 975 161 575 79A e e 156 975 156 975 80 e 157 025 161 625 80A e e 157 025 157 025 s1 e 157 075 161675 81A 157 075 157 075 157425 161725 82A e e 157425 157125 83 e e 1571475 161 775 83A e e 187 175 157175 84 e e e 157 225 161825 84A 157 225 157 225 85 e e e 157275 161 875 85A 157275 157 275 86 e e 157325 161 925 _ 86A 157325 157 325 87 e e 157375 161 975 87 e 157375 157 375 87A 157375 157 375 88 157 425 162 025 s o am 157425 ea e s7425 187425 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 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex operation
19. MHz It requires 13 8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 or 25 watts The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to International Canadian or U S A regulations It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 by pressing one key Station License The UK requires a ships radio license and a marine radio operators certificate before transmitting equipment can be used aboard a vessel Other European countries have specific requirements of their own For detailed information and applications contact the Royal Mail Licensing Centre in the UK In other countries contact the local equivalent of the UK Royal Mail or the national telecommunications authority Canadian or U S A Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of Canada or the U S A you Should contact Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch or the U S Federal Communications Commission for licensing and operating information Radio Call Sign A radio call sign is included as part of the ships radio license in the UK Other countries may have different practices contact your local regulatory authority for information 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 lic
20. Memory Scan mode will not be available See page 43 under program memory channels to tag at least two channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function See page 33 for squelch procedure Standby Mode To enter the memory scan 1 From Standby mode press the Memory Scan Memory Clear button The radio will immediately begin to scan the channels you tagged MER SCAM memory scan will show on the LCD Memory Scan z Clear Button To exit the memory scan maT 1 From Memory Scan mode press the Memory Scan Memory Clear button Lr oor wel 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 a Press the Talk button to remain on that memory ES re m location and end scanning This will return the radio TRGE to Standby mode ant TE F b Press the Up Down buttons to resume scanning If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning 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 44 English DSC Set Up Digital selective calling DSC employs digital RF signals which tend to carry further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog ones The resu
21. PE radius during radio transmissions The antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 1 m vertically above the heads of all persons during radio transmissions Radio Operator Requirements Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unless that person or persons are shielded from the antenna by a grounded metallic barrier This is especially important on vessels with antennas mounted as described in B where no one may be within 3 m horizontally from the base of the antenna during transmissions Failure to observe the above limits may expose those within the MPE radius to RF energy absorption in excess of the recommended permissible exposure It is the radio operator s responsibility to ensure that MPE limits are heeded and that no one is within the MPE radius during transmissions eee Antenna Lead Attachment Once the antenna is installed the Coaxial Cable Lead can be attached to the socket at the back of the transceiver Lit A CAUTION Attempting to transmit without an antenna attached will damage your CobraMarine VHF radio Nothing comes close to a Cobra Installation and Start Up Installation and Start Up External Devices and Connections Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation convenience and added versatility As is the case with the antenna choosing these devices is best done with the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer
22. SC 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 is heard E 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 Eer 1 3 Respond if appropriate by pressing and holding 3 if the Talk button to transmit on Channel 16 NOTE Your radio will automatically switch to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC distress call Regarding Distress Relay Calls Your radio cannot send Distress Relay calls Only large ships and Shore stations with specially equipped radios can send these calls Receiving Distress Relay Calls Your radio will respond to a received Distress Relay call in the Same way as it will to a distress call Nothing comes close to a Cobra 53 Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Sending an All Ships Call A DSC All Ships call is used for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan 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
23. The Cobra Electronics Corporation line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories Nothing comes close to a O10 0 ba For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com English able VHF MARINE RADIO Printed in China Part No 480 121 P Nothing comes close to a Cobra MR F75 EU lx Cob Cobra English Our Thanks to You and aC ISTOMer la Introduction Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this product will give you many years of reliable service How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat It gives you 2 way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes With it you can call for help get information from other boaters talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator A 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 ass
24. This will also All received DSC calls will sound one or another of the alarms to alert you to them move the blinking cursor to the next character under HARE See pages 31 32 for descriptions of the different alarms Pressing any button will 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter additional characters turn off the alarm while maintaining the received call information on the LCD up to a maximum of nine for the name This radio follows Class D DSC with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver NOTE l Sending Distress Calls Press the High Low Power button to backspace The ability to send and receive distress calls and their acknowledgements and erase the last selected character on Channel 70 can literally be a lifesaver for you or another mariner 8 After entering the name press and hold the Call Set NOTE button to move the blinking cursor to the first character The DSC call will eS 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 Aa 9 and 10 until the nine digit MMSI m Optionally inform the receiving stations of the nature of the emergency Press and hold the Call Set button to move to the next memory location or exit Enter MMSI 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 th
25. 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 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 Taik Button Receive mode at any given time You will not hear the NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five minutes Teen the radio will automatically cease transmitting to as prevent unwanted signal generation AS soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to resume transmission response to your message unless the Talk button is released Operating Your Radio 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 or OFF Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting Press the Call Set button to select the setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT Press the Call Set butt
26. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A2 22 English Channel Use 79 Port Operations Ship Movement 79A Commercial also non commercial only in great lakes 80 Port Operations Ship Movement 80A Commercial also non commercial only in great lakes 81 Port Operations Ship Movement 81A U S government only environmental protection operations 82 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operation Ship Movement 82A U S government only Canada coastguard only 83 Canada coastguard only 83A U S government only Canada coastguard only 84 Public Correspondence marine operator 84A Public Correspondence marine operator 85 Public Correspondence marine operator 85A Public Correspondence marine operator 86 Public Correspondence marine operator 86A Public Correspondence marine operator 87 Public Correspondence marine operator 87 Public Correspondence marine operator 87A Public Correspondence marine operator 88 Public Correspondence ship to coast In U S only within 121 kilometres of Canadian Border 88 Commercial Intership only 88A Commercial Intership only mmm om om mop ee NOTE All channels are pre programmed at the factory according to international regulations those of Industry Canada and the FCC U S A They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between S
27. accomplished with the guidance of a knowledgeable dealer who can assess the variables involved with your particular boat and preferences English Installation and Start Up Cobra Electronics Corporation recommendations for radio frequency exposure are based upon the federal regulatory requirements in the U S A Your country may have different requirements Ask your dealer or another knowledgeable person Compliance with recommendations for Radio Frequency Exposure is the responsibility of both the antenna installer and the radio operator Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius To avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy the U S FCC OET Bulletin 65 establishes an MPE radius of 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 3 m away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting Installation Requirements A An omnidirectional antenna with a gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted at least 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 3 m plus the 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 3 m M
28. all beginning at item 3 above For medical problems such as crew hit by sailboat boom or heart trouble make a PAN PAN call as above with the word medico added PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO The coastguard will try to link you to a doctor who can give expert advice and evaluate the need for evacuation fi2l English 2 Marine Distress Procedure oy Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the coastguard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to home in on For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair Mayday Corsair Point Lynas bears 220 degrees magnetic distance 5 kilometres 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 is an 8 metre sloop with blue hull and tan deck house will be listening on Channel 16 This is Corsair Over It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent Marine Distress Procedure DSC Once your radio is connected to a GPS device and is properly set up with your MMSI simply lifting the red door pressing the button and following the screen instructions will automaticall
29. all ships call 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate for a routine call The radio will use Channel 16 for urgent and safety calls 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to ALLSHTIFS 4 Press the Call Set button to move to the message type menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select a message type URGENCY SAFETY or ROUTIHE 6 Press the Call Set button to send the message 7 Depending on the type of message you chose the radio will automatically switch to a voice channel a After urgency and safety calls the radio will switch urgency walling to Channel 16 and wait for you to press the Talk button to send the urgent or safety message by voice b After a routine call the radio will switch to the channel you selected in step 1 and wait for you to press the Talk button to send the routine message by voice DSC equipped radios that receive your message will be automatically switched to Channel 16 or the channel you Selected to hear your voice message To return to Standby mode without sending a message use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT and press the Call Set button Receiving an All Ships Call All Ships calls sent by stations within range of your radio will sound the distress alarm on your radio and switch your radio to Channel 16 All Ships Call When an all ships call is heard 1 Press any button to turn off
30. and observe the current contrast setting a number between 1 and 16 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change the number up or down 4 Press the Call Set button to select a contrast level 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EET 6 Press the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu English Use the Up Down huone to wich to the setting you want Operating Your Radio Confirmation Tone The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned on and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button If you would prefer not to hear the Confirmation Tone you can turn it off and on as you choose To turn the confirmation tone on or off 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to EEY TOHE with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current confirmation tone setting GH 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 Time Offset 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 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 the world city time zone cha
31. be a fire hazard may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone speaker where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions A CAUTIONS AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 20 C or above 50 C NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity Doing so will damage the transceiver DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver Improper reconnection with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver POSITION your radio external speakers and cables at least 1 metre away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass CHECK your compass before and after installation to be sure that it has not introduced any deviation DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone speaker Doing so may crack the case or damage a waterproof seal Once these items have been dropped the original waterproofing cannot be guaranteed DO NOT use chemicals or solvents such as mineral spirits and alcohol to clean your radio They may damage t
32. coastguard only East Coast commercial fishing English Nothing comes close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols ae Gr eae te ee 63 e 456 175 160 775 63 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 63A 156 175 156 175 63A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 64 e 156 225 160 825 64 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 64A e e 156 225 156 225 64A U S government only Canada Commercial Fishing 65 e 156 275 160 875 65 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 65A e e 156 275 156 275 65A Port Operations 66 e e s 66 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 66A 1 Watt CAN 66A Port Operations 7 gt BEE I Wat USA E aA 68 e ee 156 425 156 425 68 Non Commercial recreational 9 e e e 156475 158475 Er ooe 70 o e o RXonly 156 525 70 Digital Selective Calling voice communications not allowed no e e e 575 158575 E T2 e 156 625 156 625 12 Non Commercial intership only 73 156 675 156 675 ies International intership port operations ship movement U S port operations Canada commercial fishing only 74 R 156 725 156 725 14 International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement U S port operations Canada commercial fishing only 77 156 875
33. d tighten the locking knobs Insert Transceiver Tilt Lock Knobs 155 00mm 45 00mm 130 00mm f gt K J T r 60 00mm 146 00mm 26 English Mounting and Owe Microphone Speaker Bracket To install the microphone speaker bracket 1 Install the microphone speaker bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws Flush Mount A Flush Mounting kit is included with your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation in almost any flat surface To mount the transceiver flush in almost any flat surface 1 Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface See page 67 for template CAUTION Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat Surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process 2 Insert the transceiver into the opening 3 Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the adjusting screw flanges facing the back of the flat surface 1 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra Antenna Requirements Installation and Start Up Antenna Requirements Power Connection Cables Electrical Power Connection Fi Your CobraMarine VHF radio is power
34. da and in the U S A Most of the channels are the same for all three maps but there are definite differences see table on pages 14 23 Your radio has all three maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose UIC Button To set your radio for the area in which you will be using it 1 From Standby mode press and hold the UIC button The radio will shift one 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 IHT International CAH Canada LSA then back to INT The radio will return to Standby mode each time the button is released English 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 information on pages 14 23 will help you select the proper channels Before pressing the Talk button to transmit a message you should select the appropriate channel and transmit power output Up Down Buttons Channels You can transmit voice messages on most VHF Channels Refer to the VHF marine channel assignments on pages 14 23 to select a channel according to the type of message you are going to send To change the channel you can choose from one of the following
35. der memory channels to find conversations or in almost any flat surface using in progress one of the included brackets A Waterproof Antenna External Speaker Global Positioning j Socket and PA Jack System GPS Jack Submersible to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes meets JIS7 Standards english English RE Introduction DP Introduction Qur Thanks tO YOU p eseccrcerreerie enadi Eran eA A1 Customer Assistance 0 ccc eee eee eee eens Al Transceiver Controls Indicators and Connections A2 Microphone Speaker 0 0 ccc eee en es A3 Product Features 0 0 eee eee ee A3 Important Safety Information 0 0 ccc eee ee 2 Recommendations for Marine Communication 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Licensing Information 442 2242 eeenee doe teted weoebe san doeea on 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 0 0 0 cee e eee 6 VOICE CUING cc necucdsnees 46 ted wve tnt eaten eave nbaeete 34 7 Digital Selective Calling Class D DSC 0 0 cee 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI 08 9 Radiotelephone Calls 0 0 0 ccc cee eee 10 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 10 Marine Distress Procedure DSC 0 0 0 0 eee 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 0 00 eee aee 14 World City Time Zones 0 0 ccc eee 24 Installation and Start Up Included in
36. dio 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 Possible Cause s STOTT EY No display on LCD when Improper power Ensure power connections radio is turned on connection are proper and secure Will transmit at Selected channel is Switch to 1 watt but not limited to 1 watt another channel at 25 watts Insufficient power supply Recharge battery Will not transmit Selected channel is Switch to limited to receive only another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or Readjust volume squelch level is too deep and squelch No answer to calls Out of range of switch to high power other station 25 watts or move closer Signal is blocked Move until you have by terrain a line of sight to the other station DSC distress MMSI cannot be sent DSC self identification number is not entered Enter your MMSI number Nothing comes close to a Cobra by Operating Your Radio Specifications Number of Channels DSC Channel Spacing Modulation Input Voltage Current Drain Stand by Receive Transmit Temperature Range
37. e next character under Miis F 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 poe a mt ine Panipat Die ons with the station that acknowledges your DSC distress call If HET is selected pressing the Call Set button will i move to the next memory location where another Autonet To begin sending a DSC distress call name can be entered by repeating steps 3 11 1 From Standby mode lift the red door on the transceiver If EMIT is selected pressing the Call Set button and press the Distress button under it This will open the Distress menu with the arrow pointing to SEHE You will have three choices m Send the distress call automatically with the position provided by a connected GPS or with old or no position information if a GPS is not connected m Manually enter your position then send the distress call m Abort the distress call process and return to Standby mode will return you to the Settings menu You can enter a total of ten names and MMSI numbers in the directory 50 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 51 Operating Your Radio Distress Acknowledgement 2 Choose one of the following a To send an unspecified DSC distress call 1 With the arrow pointing to SEH press the Distress button again 2 Press and hold
38. ed from the vessel s 13 8 volt negative ground direct current electrical system 12 volt nominal A fused power connection lead as is provided at the back of the transceiver Red Cable To connect to a power source Positive 1 Attach the black power wire to a Black Cable negative ground ENE 2 Attach the fused red power wire to the positive side of the power system CAUTIONS A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio When replacing the fuse in your transceiver use only the size and type originally provided NOTE Please ensure that the radio is disconnected from the battery via an accessory switch or other means when not in use 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 Length Wire Gauge Up to 1 5m 14 Up to 3 0m 12 Up to 5 0m 10 Up to 6 0m 8 Antenna Requirements and Attachment Antenna Requirements Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna to send signals into the air and to receive them The radio is arranged to use any of the popular marine VHF antennas but it is up to you to choose which antenna to use since it represents the link between your radio and the outside world Cobra Electronics Corporation suggests you purchase the best quality antenna coaxial cable and connectors you can This is best
39. em S Operating Your Radio 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 be switched to the channel selected by the caller Press any button to turn off the alarm To receive an 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 Send Exit Group Waiting 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 GROUP 4 Press the Call Set button to move to the send or exit menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select SEHE or EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to send the message or return to the Call Send menu if Ef T 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Receiving a Group Call Position Request 6 Press the Call Se
40. ense to operate from land including when your boat is on its trailer Nothing comes close to a Cobra 5 VHF Marine Radio i VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 kilometres lf there is no answer switch to a higher power This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 You may also call on ship to ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship to ship channel 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