Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Owners Manual
- Table of Contents
- Features
- Supplied Accessories
- Parts & Controls
- Safety
- Recommendations For Marine Communication
- VHF Marine Radio Procedures
- Voice Calling
- Digital Selective Calling
- Maritime Mobile Service Identity
- Radiotelephone Calls
- Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure
- Included In This Package
- Accessories Order Info
- Mounting And Powering The Radio
- Antenna Requirements And Attachment
- External Devices And Connections
- Getting Started
- Set-Up Routines
- Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup
- Advanced Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
- VHF Marine Channel Assignments
- Weather Channel Assignments
- World City Time Zones
- Flush Mount Template
- Note on Incorrect Wire Colors Listed in Manual
- Warning Sticker
- Warranty
Introduction
Important Safety Information
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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. KEEP the radio at least two (2) inches (5 cm) away from yourself
and others when transmitting. SEE page 20 in the antenna requirements
section for further information.
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load
attached. Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage
the radio.
DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use — 50% duty
cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the
transmit information shows on the LCD screen.
ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories.
NEVER connect the transceiver to AC power. It can be a fire hazard, may cause
an electric shock, and may damage the transceiver.
NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone where they might interfere with
operation of your vessel or cause injury.
DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate
the radio without supervision.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed
FCC, Industry Canada or EU RF exposure limits or create other dangerous
conditions.
NOTE
Throughout this manual, the term “Transceiver” will be used to identify the main
unit containing the LCD screen and controls. The term “Radio” will be used to
identify the entire equipment including transceiver, microphone, antenna and any
attached external speakers.