Cobra Electronics MR F80B-D Transceiver Controls Indicators and Connections, Product Features

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Transceiver Controls,

Indicators and Connections

Introduction

Speaker

Backlit

Product Features

Introduction

Product Features

Dual Power HI/LO

Memory Scan

LCD

Local

Rewind

Mode

Button

Screen

Button

 

 

 

 

 

Squelch

 

 

Knob

 

 

Power

 

 

Volume

 

 

Knob

 

 

HI/LO

 

 

Power

Selectable to 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

Lets you scan through all selected memory channels to find conversations in progress.

Tri-Watch

Lets you monitor three (3) channels at once — Channel 16, Channel 9 and one (1) user selectable channel.

Button

Channel

Knob

Instant access to all of the National

Noise Canceling Microphone

Weather Channels, 24 hours a day.

Blocks background noise to let your

Emergency Weather Alert with SAME

voice be heard at the receiving station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instant

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

16/9

 

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

DSC Distress

 

 

Weather/Enter Preset

Tri-Watch

Button (Behind Call/Setup

Button

(Function)

Button

Red Spring

 

Button

 

Buttons

 

Loaded Cover)

Public

 

 

Memory Scan/

 

 

 

 

Memory Clear

 

 

Address/

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

Escape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NMEA and

 

 

 

 

Auxiliary I/O

 

 

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

Connection

Antenna

Socket

Can alert you with an audible

tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby. The SAME alerts provide you with additional alerts for specific local areas.

Instant Channel 16/9

Instant access to the priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station-to-station calls.

Cobra Exclusive Rewind-Say-Again™ Digital Voice Recorder

A dedicated button allows user to replay up to the last 20 seconds of audio. Press the dedicated rewind button and Cobra VHF will replay the last 20

seconds of the audio from your VHF.

PA (Public Address)

Allows operator instant access to public address system by pressing button.

Controls on the Microphone

Handy control buttons on the microphone/speaker let you operate one- handed at a distance from the radio.

Illuminated Buttons

Helps you quickly find the buttons you need in low light conditions.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC Class-D)

Allows the ability to maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 while simultaneously monitoring Channel 70 for DSC calls. Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station-to-station calls. Radio utilizes two (2) built-in encoders (receivers).

Mounting Kits (Included)

Radio can be mounted on, under or in almost any flat surface using one of the included brackets.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Our Thanks to you Customer AssistanceProduct Features Transceiver Controls Indicators and ConnectionsProduct Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Microphone/SpeakerBacklit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Microphone/Speaker with Auxiliary ControlsTable Of Contents Safety Training Information Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Always use only Cobra authorized accessoriesRecommendations for Marine Communication FCC Licensing InformationFCC Licensing Information Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio ProceduresVHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Voice CallingDigital Selective Calling DSC Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiMaritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Digital Selective Calling DSCMarine Emergency Signals Emergency Messages Distress ProcedureEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure Radiotelephone CallsIf You Hear a Distress Call Marine Distress ProcedureMarine Distress Procedure DSC Included in this Package Mounting Powering the RadioMounting and Powering the Radio Included in this PackageMicrophone Bracket Mounting Kit Mounting and Powering the RadioElectrical Power Connection Flush MountAntenna Requirements and Attachment Length Wire GaugeInstallation Requirements Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE RadiusExternal Devices and Connections External Devices ConnectionsAntenna Lead Attachment Nmea Communication CablePublic Address Speaker Not Included To Install a Public Address SpeakerTo Install a GPS Device Global Positioning System GPS Device Not IncludedGetting Started Tones and AlarmsGetting Started Channel Preset Buttons Channel Preset Function Buttons Power On-Off Volume/SquelchLocal Mode Button Standby and Receive Setup Mode ProgrammingSetup Mode Programming Setup Menu LCD Contrast LCD Display Lamp AdjustTo Adjust the LCD Display Lamp Level To Change the ContrastSpecial Features Special Features Rewind-Say-Again FeatureChannels Voice TransmissionMake Your Own Recording Choose One of the Following Options to Change the ChannelPublic Address Transmit Power OutputVoice Transmission Transmit a MessageNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME Weather Alert SetupNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME Specific Area Message Encoding SameChannel 16/9 To Switch to Channel 16 or ChannelAdvanced Operation Tri-Watch AdvancedProduct FeaturesOperationAdvanced Operation Memory ChannelsOperation from the Microphone Standby modeScanning of Memory Channels To Enter Memory ScanUser Mmsi Number Digital Select Calling DSC ProductSetup FeaturesDigital Select Calling DSC Setup Transferring a Radio to a Different VesselPosition Request Reply Type DSC Auto Channel Switching Auto SWGroup Mmsi Number Digital Select Calling DSC Operation Digital Select Calling DSC ProductOperationFeaturesIndividual Directory Sending Distress CallsSend an Automatic Distress Call When a Distress Call is ReceivedReceiving Distress Calls Include a Nature of Distress Message with Distress CallSending an All Ships Call Regarding Distress Relay CallsReceiving Distress Relay Calls Receiving an All Ships CallReceiving a Geographical Call When a Geographical Call SoundsSending a Geographical Call Sending an Individual CallReceiving a Group Call Receiving an Individual CallSending a Group Call Sending a Position RequestIf You Receive a Position When the Radio is in the Manual Reply ModeReceiving a Position Request If You Choose to Reply with Your PositionCall Log and Distress Log Digital Select Calling DSC OperationProduct FeaturesSending a Position Send Receiving a Position SendMaintenance Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications TroubleshootingEnglish Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Channel Assignments 04A 01A03A 05A20A 18A19A 21A61A 25B28B 62A80A 78A79A 81AWeather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorológicosWorld City Time Zones Warranty and TrademarkWorld City Time Zones Trademark AcknowledgementProduct Service Send the entire product