Cobra Electronics Mrf 80b Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure, Marine Emergency Signals

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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure

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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. Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity, Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched.

In any event, communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency. Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help. Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message. Make sure you transmit on high power. If you are merely out of gas, do not send an emergency message. Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow.

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.)

SECURITE

The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-ee-tay.)

When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate signal is to be spoken three (3) times prior to the message.

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Contents For Assistance Outside the U.S.A Our Thanks to you Customer AssistanceCustomer Assistance For Assistance in the U.S.A Product Features 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 accessories Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine CommunicationFCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling Vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Digital Selective Calling DSCDigital Selective Calling DSC Maritel 888-Maritel Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiMmsi Numbers are available in the U.S.A. from these Sources Canada, ContactRadiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone CallsThree 3 spoken international emergency signals are Emergency Messages and Distress ProcedureMarine Emergency Signals If You Hear a Distress Call Marine Distress ProcedureTell where you are SayMarine Distress Procedure DSC VHF Marine Channel Assignments Navigational Public Correspondence Marine OperatorPort Operations Maritime Control156.100 156.05001A 156.050 156.15003A Government Only Unauthorized State Controlled U.S.A. Only20A 18A19A 21A21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 23A Government Only156.225 156.17563A 156.175 64A 156.225Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial FishingNon-Commercial Recreational Non-Commercial Intership Only156.975 156.92578A 156.925 79A 156.97581A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Noaa Emergency Weather Alert Noaa Weather Channels and AlertNoaa Weather Channels and Alert TestE172.50 to W172.50 World City Time ZonesWorld City Time Zones Included in this Package Included in this PackageSurface Mount Mounting and Powering the RadioInstalling Your Radio Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit Mounting Powering the RadioTo Install The Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit Flush MountElectrical Power Connection To Connect to a Power SourceLength Wire Gauge Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius Installation RequirementsAntenna Requirements and Attachment Antenna Lead Attachment Nmea Communication Cable To Install an External SpeakerExternal Devices and Connections External Speaker Not IncludedExternal Devices Connections To Install a Public Address SpeakerTo Install a GPS Device Public Address Speaker Not IncludedSatellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device CobraMarine Chartplotter MC 600C SeriesTo Install the Chartplotter Getting Started Tones and AlarmsGetting Started Power On-Off Volume/Squelch Squelch Channel Select Using Radio KnobChannel Select Using Microphone Local Mode Button Channel Preset Function ButtonsStandby and Receive From Standby Mode, You CanBasic Scrolling in the Setup Menus Setup Mode ProgrammingSetup Mode Programming Setup Menu To Enter the Setup MenuEnter the Setup menu and scroll to the Lamp ADJ menu LCD Display Lamp AdjustTo Adjust the LCD Display Lamp Level LCD ContrastTime Offset Key ToneTo Turn the Confirmation Key Tone On or Off To Change the Time OffsetA./International/Canada UIC Channel Maps To Set the Radio for the Area UsedExample Special FeaturesSpecial Features Rewind-Say-Again Feature Operation of Rewind-Say-AgainMake Your Own Recording Channels VoiceProductTransmissionFeaturesVoice Transmission Choose One of the Following Options to Change the ChannelVoice Transmission Transmit Power OutputTo Toggle Between the High and Low Power Modes Transmit a MessagePublic Address To Broadcast on the PA SpeakerNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME Weather Alert SetupNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME To Listen to the Weather ChannelsSpecific Area Message Encoding Same To Set the Same Weather AlertSame Event Code Alert Advanced Operation AdvancedProduct FeaturesOperationTo Switch to Channel 16 or Channel Channel 16/9Set Tri-Watch Channels During Tri-Watch When Receiving an Incoming TransmissionTri-Watch To Program Memory Channels Advanced OperationMemory Channels To Clear Memory ChannelsFrom Standby mode, press the Memory Scan button Scanning of Memory ChannelsTo Enter Memory Scan Operation from the Microphone User Mmsi Number Digital Select Calling DSC ProductSetup FeaturesDigital Select Calling DSC Setup To Enter an Mmsi NumberTransferring a Radio to a Different Vessel To View the Programmed Mmsi Number at Any TimeTo Turn DSC Scanning On or Off DSC ScanningGroup Mmsi Number At the beginningTo Enter a Group Mmsi Number Enter the Setup menu and scroll to GRP Mmsi menuPosition Request Reply Type Will be entered automaticallyIndividual Directory Sending Distress Calls Digital Select Calling DSC ProductOperationFeaturesDigital Select Calling DSC Operation To Send a DSC Distress Call8187-F80-Operation-8MMBF75-Operation-8 12/29/06 904 AM Abort the Distress Call ProcessWhen a Distress Call is Received Receiving Distress CallsSending an All Ships Call Regarding Distress Relay CallsReceiving Distress Relay Calls To Send an All Ships CallWhen an All Ships Call is Heard Receiving an All Ships CallSending a Geographical Call When a Geographical Call SoundsPress any button to turn Off the alarm Receiving a Geographical CallSending an Individual Call To Send an Individual CallTo Receive an Individual Call Receiving an Individual CallSending a Group Call Press the Talk button and greet the callerTo Receive a Group Call Receiving a Group CallSending a Position Request To Request the Position of Another StationReceiving a PositionIf You Receive a Position If You Choose to Reply with Your Position When the Radio is in the Manual Reply ModeReceiving a Position Request If You Choose Not to ReplyReceiving a Position Send To Exit From the Position Send ModeSending a Position Send To Send a Position Send MessageTo Clear Messages From The Log Memory To Review Log Messages Received While in DSC Standby ModeCall Log and Distress Log No display on LCD when Improper power MaintenanceTroubleshooting Readjust volumeSpecifications SpecificationsFor Products Purchased in the U.S.A WarrantyProduct Featuresand TrademarkExclusions This limited warranty does not apply For 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