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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine

Channel Assignments

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 9

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.

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Contents Our Thanks to you Customer Assistance Customer Assistance For Assistance in the U.S.AFor Assistance Outside the U.S.A Indicators and Connections Product FeaturesProduct Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Microphone/SpeakerBacklit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Microphone/Speaker with Auxiliary ControlsTable Of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety InformationSafety Training Information Always use only Cobra authorized accessories Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine CommunicationFCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling Digital Selective Calling DSC Digital Selective Calling DSCVessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Maritel 888-Maritel Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiMmsi Numbers are available in the U.S.A. from these Sources Canada, ContactRadiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone CallsEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure Marine Emergency SignalsThree 3 spoken international emergency signals are 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 TestWorld City Time Zones World City Time ZonesE172.50 to W172.50 Included in this Package Included in this PackageMounting and Powering the Radio Installing Your RadioSurface Mount 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 Installation Requirements Antenna Requirements and AttachmentSafe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius 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 IncludedCobraMarine Chartplotter MC 600C Series To Install the ChartplotterSatellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device Tones and Alarms Getting StartedGetting Started Power On-Off Volume/Squelch Channel Select Using Radio Knob Channel Select Using MicrophoneSquelch 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 16/9During Tri-Watch When Receiving an Incoming Transmission Tri-WatchSet Tri-Watch Channels To Program Memory Channels Advanced OperationMemory Channels To Clear Memory ChannelsScanning of Memory Channels To Enter Memory ScanFrom Standby mode, press the Memory Scan button 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 Review Log Messages Received While in DSC Standby Mode Call Log and Distress LogTo Clear Messages From The Log Memory 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 Products Purchased Outside the U.S.AProduct ServiceFeatures Send the entire productFlush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotrado Precaución