Cobra Electronics Mrf 80b owner manual Recommendations for Marine Communication

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Introduction

NOTICE

Recommendations for Marine Communication

AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C).

NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity. Doing so will damage the transceiver.

DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver. Improper reconnection with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver.

POSITION your radio, external speakers and cables at least 3 ft (0,9 m) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. CHECK your compass before and after installation to be sure that it has not introduced any deviation.

DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician.

DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone/speaker. Doing so may crack the case or damage a waterproof seal. Once these items have been dropped, the original waterproofing cannot be guaranteed.

DO NOT use chemicals or solvents such as mineral spirits and alcohol to clean your radio. They may damage the case surfaces.

Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC (Federal Communication Commission) rules and make it illegal to use.

Recommendations for Marine Communication

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The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for near-shore voyages. If the 25 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider installing a more powerful radio such as HF single-side band or satellite radio for your vessel.

The U.S. Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally, cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate. If you do not know where you are, the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone.

However, cellular telephones can have a place onboard where cellular coverage is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended use.

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Contents Customer Assistance For Assistance in the U.S.A Our Thanks to you Customer AssistanceFor Assistance Outside the U.S.A Product Features Indicators and ConnectionsProduct Features Microphone/Speaker with Auxiliary Controls Microphone/SpeakerBacklit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display ScreenTable 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 Canada, Contact Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiMmsi Numbers are available in the U.S.A. from these Sources Maritel 888-MaritelRadiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone CallsMarine Emergency Signals Emergency Messages and Distress ProcedureThree 3 spoken international emergency signals are Say Marine Distress ProcedureTell where you are If You Hear a Distress CallMarine Distress Procedure DSC VHF Marine Channel Assignments Maritime Control Public Correspondence Marine OperatorPort Operations Navigational156.150 156.05001A 156.050 156.100State Controlled U.S.A. Only 03A Government Only Unauthorized21A 18A19A 20A23A Government Only 21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only64A 156.225 156.17563A 156.175 156.225Non-Commercial Intership Only 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial FishingNon-Commercial Recreational Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed79A 156.975 156.92578A 156.925 156.97581A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Test Noaa Weather Channels and AlertNoaa Weather Channels and Alert Noaa Emergency Weather AlertWorld City Time Zones World City Time ZonesE172.50 to W172.50 Included in this Package Included in this PackageInstalling Your Radio Mounting and Powering the RadioSurface Mount Flush Mount Mounting Powering the RadioTo Install The Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit Microphone Bracket Mounting KitTo Connect to a Power Source Electrical Power ConnectionLength Wire Gauge Antenna Requirements and Attachment Installation RequirementsSafe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius Antenna Lead Attachment External Speaker Not Included To Install an External SpeakerExternal Devices and Connections Nmea Communication CablePublic Address Speaker Not Included To Install a Public Address SpeakerTo Install a GPS Device External Devices ConnectionsTo Install the Chartplotter CobraMarine Chartplotter MC 600C SeriesSatellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device Getting Started Tones and AlarmsGetting Started Power On-Off Volume/Squelch Channel Select Using Microphone Channel Select Using Radio KnobSquelch Channel Preset Function Buttons Local Mode ButtonFrom Standby Mode, You Can Standby and ReceiveTo Enter the Setup Menu Setup Mode ProgrammingSetup Mode Programming Setup Menu Basic Scrolling in the Setup MenusLCD Contrast LCD Display Lamp AdjustTo Adjust the LCD Display Lamp Level Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the Lamp ADJ menuTo Change the Time Offset Key ToneTo Turn the Confirmation Key Tone On or Off Time OffsetTo Set the Radio for the Area Used A./International/Canada UIC Channel MapsOperation of Rewind-Say-Again Special FeaturesSpecial Features Rewind-Say-Again Feature ExampleMake Your Own Recording Choose One of the Following Options to Change the Channel VoiceProductTransmissionFeaturesVoice Transmission ChannelsTransmit a Message Transmit Power OutputTo Toggle Between the High and Low Power Modes Voice TransmissionTo Broadcast on the PA Speaker Public AddressTo Listen to the Weather Channels Weather Alert SetupNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAMETo Set the Same Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding SameSame Event Code Alert Channel 16/9 AdvancedProduct FeaturesOperationTo Switch to Channel 16 or Channel Advanced OperationTri-Watch During Tri-Watch When Receiving an Incoming TransmissionSet Tri-Watch Channels To Clear Memory Channels Advanced OperationMemory Channels To Program Memory ChannelsTo Enter Memory Scan Scanning of Memory ChannelsFrom Standby mode, press the Memory Scan button Operation from the Microphone To Enter an Mmsi Number Digital Select Calling DSC ProductSetup FeaturesDigital Select Calling DSC Setup User Mmsi NumberTo View the Programmed Mmsi Number at Any Time Transferring a Radio to a Different VesselAt the beginning DSC ScanningGroup Mmsi Number To Turn DSC Scanning On or OffWill be entered automatically Enter the Setup menu and scroll to GRP Mmsi menuPosition Request Reply Type To Enter a Group Mmsi NumberIndividual Directory To Send a DSC Distress Call Digital Select Calling DSC ProductOperationFeaturesDigital Select Calling DSC Operation Sending Distress CallsAbort the Distress Call Process 8187-F80-Operation-8MMBF75-Operation-8 12/29/06 904 AMReceiving Distress Calls When a Distress Call is ReceivedTo Send an All Ships Call Regarding Distress Relay CallsReceiving Distress Relay Calls Sending an All Ships CallReceiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is HeardReceiving a Geographical Call When a Geographical Call SoundsPress any button to turn Off the alarm Sending a Geographical CallTo Send an Individual Call Sending an Individual CallPress the Talk button and greet the caller Receiving an Individual CallSending a Group Call To Receive an Individual CallTo Request the Position of Another Station Receiving a Group CallSending a Position Request To Receive a Group CallReceiving a PositionIf You Receive a Position If You Choose Not to Reply When the Radio is in the Manual Reply ModeReceiving a Position Request If You Choose to Reply with Your PositionTo Send a Position Send Message To Exit From the Position Send ModeSending a Position Send Receiving a Position SendCall Log and Distress Log To Review Log Messages Received While in DSC Standby ModeTo Clear Messages From The Log Memory Readjust volume MaintenanceTroubleshooting No display on LCD when Improper powerSpecifications SpecificationsFor Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A WarrantyProduct Featuresand TrademarkExclusions This limited warranty does not apply For Products Purchased in the U.S.ASend the entire product Product ServiceFeaturesPrecaución Flush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotrado
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