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Our Thanks To You And Customer Assistance Introduction Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you many years of reliable service. How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat. It gives you 2-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes.
Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Introduction DSC Distress Button (Behind Red Spring Loaded Cover) Soft KeysAllows user to select current options displayed on the screen.
Product Features Introduction Product Features ® Rewind-Say-Again Replay missed VHF calls. Automatically records the last 20 seconds of incoming radio transmissions. Great when in noisy conditions. 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.
Table Of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks To You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Information Introduction Important Safety Information • Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning And Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual.
Important Safety Information Introduction The following WARNINGS and NOTICES 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 ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting.
Recommendations For Marine Communication Introduction NOTICES AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (55°C). NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity. Doing so will damage the transceiver. DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver. Improper reconnection with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver. POSITION your radio, external speakers, and cables at least three (3) feet (0.
FCC Information VHF Marine Radio Protocols Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) System • Please try the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service. Areas where the safety check service is available include the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, and select inland locations including the Great Lakes. The first and only boating safety program of its kind, the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service is fully automated and allows 24 hour a day automated responses to radio check calls.
VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radio Call Sign Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration number and state of registry (e.g., IL 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel. Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator’s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters.
Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond: Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair (station license number call sign).” Vagabond: “Corsair, this is Vagabond. Over.” Corsair: “Vagabond go to working Channel 68. Over.” Both parties switch over to the agreed upon working channel.... Corsair: “Vagabond I need to talk to you about... Over.” Vagabond: “Corsair in answer to your question about... Over.
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) 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: Q U.S. Power Squadron www.usps.org Q BoatU.S.: 1-800-563-1536 – www.boatus.com/mmsi NOTE The above references are for recreational vessels only. Commercial vessels should contact the FCC. An MMSI is a nine (9) digit number used on a marine radio capable of using digital selective calling (DSC).
Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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.
Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are: MAYDAY The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. PAN The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn.
Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. 2. Select VHF Channel 16. 3. Press Talk button and say: “MAYDAY — MAYDAY — MAYDAY.” (Or “PAN — PAN — PAN,” or “SECURITE — SECURITE — SECURITE.”) 4. Say: “THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign].” 5. Say: “MAYDAY (or “PAN” or “SECURITE”) [your vessel name or call sign]. 6. Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are near). 7.
Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on.
Included In This Package Installation And Start-Up Included In This Package • You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: Transceiver* Transceiver Flush Mount Kit Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Microphone Microphone Mounting Kit Operating Instruction Manual Warning Sticker GPS Interface Cable 14 English
Accessories Order Info Installation And Start-Up 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. Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. 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 Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.
Mounting And Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Mounting And Powering The Radio • Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, it must be installed on your vessel. Installing Your Radio Choose a location for your radio where it will be conveniently accessible with the following factors in mind: Q The leads to the battery and the antenna are best kept as short as possible. Q The antenna must be mounted at least three (3) feet from the transceiver.
Mounting And Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Microphone Bracket Microphone Bracket To Install The Microphone Bracket: 1. Install the microphone 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. Use Supplied Template See page 85 for template.
Mounting And Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Warning Sticker Warning Sticker FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where it is easily seen by the radio operator. Be sure the location is clean and dry before applying the sticker. Electrical Power Connection Power Connection Cables Red Cable Positive (+) Black Cable Negative (-) –+ Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered from +10.0V to +16.
Mounting And Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up NOTE 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(4.9ft) 1.6 mils(#14) Up to 3.0m(9.8 ft) 2.0 mils(#12) Up to 5.0m(16.4 ft) 2.6 mils(#10) Up to 6.0m(19.7 ft) 3.
Installation And Start-Up Antenna Requirements And Attachment 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.
Installation And Start-Up Antenna Requirements And Attachment 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.
External Devices And Connections Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections • Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation, convenience, and added versatility. As is the case with the antenna, choosing these devices is best done with the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer. Standard connectors are provided on the front and back of the transceiver.
External Devices And Connections Installation And Start-Up Global Positioning System (GPS) Device (Not Included) Your Cobra Marine radio does not include a built-in GPS receiver. After connecting an external GPS receiver, your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and, most importantly, it will be included automatically with any DSC Distress message you may need to send. That will take the “search” out of “search and rescue.
Getting Started Operating Your Radio Getting Started • Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons on the transceiver. 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.
Getting Started Operating Your Radio Weather Alarm Medium-loud, continuous, medium-pitched series of one-half (1⁄2) second beeps spaced one-half (1⁄2) second apart — sounds when weather alert is turned On and NOAA sends a 1050 Hz weather alert tone on the selected weather channel. Press any button to turn it Off. Power On-Off Transceiver power can be turned On or Off by the On-Off Power/Volume knob on the transceiver.
Getting Started Operating Your Radio Squelch Knob Squelch Turn Till Hissing Sound Stops Lower Barrier To Squelch Your Radio: 1. With the Squelch knob turned fully counter-clockwise, turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise until you hear a hissing (noise) sound. 2. Turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the hissing sound stops.
Getting Started Operating Your Radio Weather Button c. To listen to the Weather Radio press the WX (Weather) soft key. This will activate the weather radio mode. When in the Weather mode, the Up/Down buttons will change the weather channel. d. Press and release the Back softkey to return the radio to Standby Mode. HI/LO Transmit Setting • Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at one (1) or 25 watts of power.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines • Settings Menu The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of its features, to adjust other features to suit your preferences, and to enter your user MMSI number. Menu Button menu dsc setup lamp adjust contrast adjust exit entr To Enter The Settings Menu: 1. Press the Menu button. The Settings menu will appear on the LCD.
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 LAMP ADJ with the Up/Down soft keys or using the Up/Down channel buttons. Soft Keys Up/Down Buttons lamp adjust High exit entr 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current backlight setting — HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. 3.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio &RQÀUPDWLRQ 7RQH 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. Soft Keys Up/Down Buttons key tone on off exit entr To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to KEY TONE with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. 2.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio 7LPH $GMXVW 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 Adjust uses your built-in GPS to gather time input. Time Adjust will allow the radio to display the time as Local time or UTC time. For time input 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 80).
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Soft Keys Up/Down Buttons 12h/24h time disp 12 hour format 24 hour format exit entr To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format Time Display: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the 12H/24H TIME DISP option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTR key and observe the current setting. 4.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Weather Alert This setting will allow you to choose whether activate the Weather Alert feature. 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.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio GPS Menu All VHF Marine radios SHOULD / NEED to have a GPS receiver connected and operating to effectively use the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features built-in to the radios. In an Emergency you want the rescue authorities and surrounding vessels to know where you are and to be able to quickly assist you in your time of need.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Soft Keys Up/Down Buttons coordinate system o ddd o mm.mmm ddd o mm.mm ddd mm.ss exit entr To Select the Coordinate System: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS MENU with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the COORDINATE SYSTEM option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTR key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons to change the setting to use the desired coordinate system. 5.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Soft Keys Up/Down Buttons To Select the GPS Status Screen: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS MENU with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the GPS STATUS option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTR key and observe the current setting. 4. The GPS Status screen reports the following information: a. How many satellites are currently being tracked. b. The overall health of the GPS satellite signals being received. 5.
Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio 5DGLR 6HOI 7HVW Your CobraMarine radio includes a Self Test feature to allow you to test the input battery voltage, the output transmit power, and the Antenna! This is the perfect test before you head out from the dock to insure your radio is fully operational and is ready, willing, and able to assist you for your communications needs and in case of emergency. To Select the Radio Self Test Screen: 1.
Introduction Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Features Product DSC Set-Up • Digital selective calling — DSC — employs digital RF signals which tend to carry further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog ones. The result is greater range and more reliable message delivery per watt of output power. But, that is not the only advantage of DSC equipped radios.
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio radio mmsi entry mmsi _________ exit entr radio mmsi entry mmsi 123456789 exit entr radio mmsi entry re-enter number mmsi _________ exit entr radio mmsi entry confirm entry mmsi 123456789 exit entr To Enter Your MMSI Number: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to DSC SETUP with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons. 2.
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Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio *URXS 006, 1XPEHU 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.
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio 3RVLWLRQ 5HTXHVW 5HSO\ 7\SH 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 a Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not — manual reply.
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Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio 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. 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.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio 7UL :DWFK Tri-Watch gives you one (1) soft key access to scan the three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 and Channel 9 will always be included as scanned channels. The remaining channel 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: Up/Down Buttons 1.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio 0HPRU\ &KDQQHOV You can program (or tag) any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory Scan mode. 6WDQGE\ 0RGH Up/Down Buttons Soft Keys USA 25W 07:30 11/15 o 25 o 53.438N 110 27.843W comml TW WX call more USA 25W MEM 07:30 11/15 25 oo 53.438N 110 27.843W comml TW WX call more Scanning 30 88 75 46 English 60 To Program Memory Channels: 1. From Standby mode, select a channel to be tagged using the Up/Down buttons. 2.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio NOTE If there are fewer than two (2) channels tagged, the Memory Scan mode will not be available. [See page 47 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. 6WDQGE\ 0RGH Soft Keys USA 25W mem 07:30 11/15 o 25 o 53.438N 110 27.843W comml TW WX SCAN more To Enter Memory Scan: 1.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio 3XEOLF $GGUHVV Use the Public Address (PA) mode of voice transmission to communicate to other nearby vessels or people. This feature requires a mounted and connected optional PA speaker. Soft Keys To Broadcast on the PA Speaker: 1. Press the PA soft key. 2. Press the Talk button on the microphone and speak into the microphone.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Rewind-Say-Again® Feature The radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again®. This feature allows you to replay the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission. It also allows you to record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate a distressed vessel.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation • The Send menu displays when the Distress button is pressed. NOTE This radio follows Class-D DSC protocol with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver. Sending Distress Calls 50 Sending and receiving distress calls and acknowledgements on Channel 70 can be a lifesaver for mariners. NOTE The DSC call: Q Sound the distress alarm at all receiving stations. Q Inform receiving stations of your identity (MMSI).
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio !! distress !! wait for ack transmit in 4:11 Abort The Distress Call Process: If the Distress button is pressed by mistake: a. Press the EXIT soft key to return to Standby mode. canc rsnd paus info The Distress alarm sounds to confirm that the message is transmitted. At the end of the transmission, the radio maintains a watch on Channel 16 and Channel 70 for an acknowledgement. Press any button to turn Off the alarm.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Receiving Distress Calls When a vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call, the radio receives the call, sounds the Distress alarm, and switches to Channel 16. All DSC calls that are received will sound one (1) alert alarm. See pages 10-13 for descriptions of the different alarms. Press any button to turn Off the alarm. The received call information continues to display on the LCD.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Sending An All Ships Calls Use the DSC All Ships call for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well as sending Routine messages to all stations at once. The DSC All Ships call reaches all stations in radio range. Use the DSC All Ships call for urgent, but not life-threatening situations or to broadcast a safety warning to all vessels in the area.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Receiving An All Ships Call All Ships calls received from stations within range of the radio sound the Distress alarm and switch the radio to Channel 16. all ships Receive mmsi: 123456789 connect time 0:45 type: urgency quit When An All Ships Call Is Heard: 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. 3.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Sending An Individual Call Use the DSC Individual call feature to request communication with one (1) exclusive station. The DSC Individual call does not alert all other stations within range. Up/Down Buttons Soft Keys individual call manual friends boat exit entr select channel 06 08 09 exit entr _ individual call voice call on channel 06 ? exit To Send An Individual Call: 1.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Receiving An Individual Call individ Receive friends boat not replied Received: 0:15 _stop alrm any key individ Receive friends boat connected connect time -:-quit rsnd When another station makes an Individual call to your radio: Q The Individual alarm sounds. Q The caller is identified on the LCD. Q If Automatic Channel Switch is on, the radio switches to the channel selected by the caller. Q Call information is placed in the Call Log.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Receiving A Group Call When another station makes a Group call to the radio, the Individual alarm sounds, the caller is identified on the LCD, call information is placed in the Call Log, and the radio is switched to the channel selected by the caller, similar to an Individual call. Press any button to turn Off the alarm. group Receive boat group received: 0:19 type: routine stop alrm any key To Receive A Group Call: 1. Listen for the group voice message. 2.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Sending A Position Request continued position request friends boat waiting for ack elasped time 0:25 exit rept position request acknowledged friends boat elapsed time 0:42 exit 6. After the called radio acknowledges the call, use the Down soft key to view the called radios current position. 7. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Request mode and return the radio to the Call Menu.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Receiving A Position Request When you went through the DSC set-up process, you set a position request reply type. (See page 42 to change your setting.) Depending on the setting you chose, when a Position Request message is received, your radio will enter either: Q The Auto Reply mode. Q The Manual Reply mode.
Advanced Operation 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. position send manual friends boat exit entr position send routine safety exit entr position send Transmit position to friends boat? exit entr position send friends boat transmitted elasped time 0:30 exit 60 English To Send A Position Send Message: 1.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio 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.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Call Log and Distress Log Call Waiting functions similarly to the Caller ID function on your telephone. It will capture the caller’s MMSI identification number and any other data included in a DSC message. NOTE Each Call Log 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.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio delete dist log delete distress log? exit entr To Delete Call Log Information continued: 3. Press the ENTR key. 4. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight DISTRESS or RECEIVED CALLS log entry. 5. Press the ENTR key and confirm delete by pressing the ENTR key. 6. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Send mode and return the radio to the DELETE CALL LOGS Menu.
Maintenance And 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Operating Your Radio Maintenance • Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition. Q 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.
6SHFLÀFDWLRQV Operating Your Radio Specifications • General Number of Channels All U.S.A., Canadian, and International 10 NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max. Input Voltage 13.8 VDC Current Drain: Stand-by Receive Transmit 20 mA 200 mA 5A @ High power Temperature Range -20˚ C to 55˚ C Unit Dimensions 6.25” x 3.0” x 6” (15.9 cm x 5.7 cm x 18 cm) Unit Weight 2 lbs., 12.0 oz. (1100 g) 1A @ Low Receiver Frequency Range 156.050 to 163.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix 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.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima • Existen tres (3) juegos de canales VHF para uso marítimo en los EE.UU., Canadá y el resto del mundo (internacional). La mayoría de los canales coinciden en los tres (3) mapas, pero sin duda existen diferencias (consulte las tablas en las páginas siguientes). El radio incorpora los tres (3) mapas y funcionará correctamente en cualquiera de las tres áreas.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV (QJOLVK 6HD 7RZ $XWRPDWHG 5DGLR &KHFN $5& Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84* Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area (see seatow.com/arc). Conduct a radio check as you normally would. Upon releasing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting you hear how you sound.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix $VLJQDFLRQHV GH FDQDOHV (VSDxRO 6HD 7RZ &RQWURO GH UDGLR DXWRPDWL]DGR $5& Canales 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84* Sintonice su radio en el canal correcto para su área (ver seatow.com/arc). Llevar a cabo una comprobación de la radio como lo haría normalmente. Al soltar el micrófono el sistema se volverá a reproducir la transmisión que le permite escuchar cómo suena.
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9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix &KDQQHO 8VH (QJOLVK 8VR GH FDQDOHV (VSDxRO Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS en áreas selectas Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Public Correspondence (M
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9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix Channel Use (English) International Distress, Safety and Calling Search and Rescue Port Operations, Ship Movement 8VR GH FDQDOHV (VSDxRO Llamadas, seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional Búsqueda y rescate U.S.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix Channel 1XPEHU Número de canal Channel Map Frequency 3RZHU /LPLWV Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia 86$ ,QW·O &DQDGD 7UDQVPLW Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Recepción Transm. 26 • • • 157.300 161.900 27 • • • 157.350 161.950 28 • • • 157.400 162.000 • RX only 162.000 • 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.075 156.075 156.125 160.725 156.125 156.125 156.175 160.775 • 156.175 156.175 • 156.225 160.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix &KDQQHO 8VH (QJOLVK 8VR GH FDQDOHV (VSDxRO Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Sea Tow Servicio de radio
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix Channel 1XPEHU Número de canal 67 Channel Map Frequency 3RZHU /LPLWV Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia 86$ ,QW·O &DQDGD 7UDQVPLW Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Recepción Transm. • • • 156.375 156.375 68 • • • 156.425 156.425 69 • • • 156.475 156.475 70 • • • RX only 156.525 71 • • • 156.575 156.575 72 • • • 156.625 156.625 73 • • • 156.675 156.675 74 • • • 156.725 156.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix &KDQQHO 8VH (QJOLVK 8VR GH FDQDOHV (VSDxRO Internship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-Bridge). In U.S. waters, large vessels maintain a listening watch on thias channel. Non-Commercial (Recreational) U.S. (Non-Commercial, Recreational); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) Seguridad marítima entre embarcaciones (de puente de mando a puente de mando).
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix Channel 1XPEHU Número de canal 79A Frecuencia Límites de potencia Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Recepción • • • 156.975 157.025 161.625 157.025 157.025 157.075 161.675 157.075 157.075 157.125 161.725 157.125 157.125 157.175 161.775 • 157.175 157.175 • RX only 161.775 • • • • • • • • • 83B Transm. 156.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix Channel Use (English) 8VR GH FDQDOHV (VSDxRO Commercial (Also Non-Comercial only in Great Lakes) Comercial (en los Grandes Lagos también no comercial) Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) Comercial (en los Grandes Lagos también no comercial) Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones U.S.
9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix 9+) 0DULQH &KDQQHO $VVLJQPHQWV (QJOLVK 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. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions.
Weather Channel $VVLJQPHQWV Appendix Weather Channel Assignments $VLJQDFLRQHV GH FDQDOHV PHWHRUROyJLFRV Channel 1XPEHU Número de canal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • 5; )UHTXHQF\ 0+] Weather Channel Frecuencia de recepción (MHz) Weather Channel 162.550 NOAA 162.400 NOAA 162.475 NOAA 162.425 NOAA 162.450 NOAA 162.500 NOAA 162.525 NOAA 161.650 Canada 161.775 Canada 163.
:RUOG &LW\ 7LPH =RQHV Appendix 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. /RQJLWXGLQDO =RQH 2IIVHW &LW\ 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.
Warranty Warranty 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.
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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 communi cation range of a shore-based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of the signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles.
WARNING STICKER ATTACHMENT To compl y with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating controls of the radio. Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
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