User's Manual

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®
External Devices
and Connections
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Antenna Attachment and
External Devices and Connections
Installation and Start-Up Operating Your Radio
Radio Operator Requirements
Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unless
that person or persons are shielded from the antenna by a grounded metallic
barrier. This is especially important on vessels with antennas mounted as
described in B where no one may be within 9' (2.8 m) horizontally from the
base of the antenna during transmissions.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE LIMITS MAY EXPOSE THOSE WITHIN
THE MPE RADIUS TO RF ENERGY ABSORBTION IN EXCESS OF THE FCC
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE. IT IS THE RADIO OPERATOR’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE HEEDED AND THAT
NO ONE IS WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS DURING TRANSMISSIONS.
Antenna Lead Attachment
Once the antenna is installed, the coaxial cable lead can
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.
External Devices and Connections
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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 Attachment
Connect the microphone 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 until it
seats in the recess around the socket.
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.”
To Install A GPS Device:
1.
Install the GPS device in a convenient location according to its
manufacturer’s directions.
2. Run the NMEA standardized output lead from the GPS to the back of the
transceiver and connect it to the GPS interface cable on the transceiver.
Coaxial Cable Socket
Standard Connectors
Global
Positioning
System
(GPS)
Power
Connection
External
Speaker
Antenna
Microphone Attachment