Cobra Electronics Mrf 80b owner manual Indicators and Connections, Product Features

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Transceiver Controls,

 

Introduction

Indicators and Connections

 

 

 

Speaker

Backlit

Local

Rewind

 

LCD

 

Mode

Button

 

Screen

 

Button

 

 

 

Squelch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knob

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

Volume

 

 

 

Knob

 

 

 

HI/LO

 

 

 

Power

 

Product Features

Introduction

 

 

Product Features

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Dual Power HI/LO

Memory Scan

Selectable to 1 or 25 watts output power

Lets you scan through all selected

for near or distant calling.

memory channels to find conversations

USA/International/Canada Channels

in progress.

 

Allows operation on any of the three (3)

Tri-Watch

different channel maps established for

Lets you monitor three (3) channels

these areas.

at once — Channel 16, Channel 9 and

All NOAA Weather Channels

one (1) user selectable channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

Knob

 

 

 

 

 

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

Instant access to all of the National Weather Channels, 24 hours a day.

Emergency Weather Alert with SAME

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.

Noise Canceling Microphone

Blocks background noise to let your voice be heard at the receiving station.

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 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 Products Purchased Outside the U.S.AProduct ServiceFeatures Send the entire productFlush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotrado Precaución
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