Cobra Electronics MR F80B-D owner manual VHF Marine Channel Assignments

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VHF Marine

Channel Assignments

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Channel Assignments (English)

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88*

For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations.

Port Operations

Channels 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*, 79, 80, 81, 82

Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. Messages must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships.

Navigational

Channels 13, 67

Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation, including passing or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.

Maritime Control

Channel 17

For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments. Messages must be about regulation and control, boating activities, or assistance.

Digital Selective Calling

Channel 70

This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel.

Weather

Channels Wx 1 Thru 10

Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these channels.

NOTE

*These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them.

VHF Marine

Channel Assignments

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Asignaciones de canales (Español)

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)

Canales 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88*

Para llamadas a operadores marítimos en estaciones costeras públicas. Usted puede realizar y recibir llamadas telefónicas a través de estas estaciones.

Operaciones portuarias

Canales 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*, 79, 80, 81, 82 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de áreas portuarias, esclusas o canales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales, movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones.

Navegación

Canales 13, 67

Estos canales están disponibles para todas las embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con la navegación, incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otras embarcaciones. Éstos también son los principales canales activos para la mayoría de las esclusas y puentes levadizos. Usted deberá transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como máximo.

Control marítimo

Canal 17

Para comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con regulación y control, asistencia o actividades de navegación.

Llamadas selectivas digitales

Canal 70

Este canal está reservado para solicitudes de auxilio, seguridad y llamadas de carácter general que usen solamente técnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales. Las comunicaciones verbales están prohibidas; el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal.

Meteorología

Canales Wx 1 a 10

Canales de recepción únicamente para difusión de información meteorológica NOAA y canadiense. Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales.

NOTA

*El uso de estos canales está dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista, en ciertas partes del país o para ciertos tipos de usuario solamente. Consulte las normas de la FCC o a un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos.

 

 

 

 

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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

MR F80B-D specifications

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