Cobra Electronics MRF45 owner manual 81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations

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VHF Marine

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Assignments

 

 

 

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

Channel Map

Frequency

Power

 

 

Number

USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive

Limits

 

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Channel Use

VHF Marine

Channel Assignments

78

 

 

156.925

161.525

 

78A

 

156.925

156.925

 

79

 

 

156.975

161.575

 

79A

 

156.975

156.975

 

80

 

 

157.025

161.625

 

80A

 

157.025

157.025

 

81

 

 

157.075

161.675

 

81A

 

157.075

157.075

 

82

 

 

157.125

161.725

 

82A

 

157.125

157.125

 

83

 

157.175

161.775

 

83A

 

157.175

157.175

 

84

157.225

161.825

 

84A

 

 

157.225

157.225

 

85

157.275

161.875

 

85A

 

 

157.275

157.275

 

86

157.325

161.925

 

86A

 

 

157.325

157.325

 

87

157.375

161.975

 

87A

 

 

157.375

157.375

 

88

157.425

162.025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88A

 

 

157.425

157.425

 

NOTE

Many of the plain numbered channels, such as 01, 02, and 03, transmit and receive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation.The rest of the plain numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A, and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation.Yourradio automatically adjuststo theseconditions.When in simplex operation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on page A2).

78Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

78A Non-Commercial (Recreational)

79Port Operations, Ship Movement

79A Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes)

80 Port Operations, Ship Movement

80A Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes)

81 Port Operations, Ship Movement

81A U.S. (Government Only; Environmental Protection Operations)

82 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operation, Ship Movement

82A U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only)

83 Canada (Coast Guard Only)

83A U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only)

84Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

84A Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

85Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

85A Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

86Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

86A Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

87Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

87A Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

88Public Correspondence (Ship to Coast). In U.S. only within 75 miles of Canadian Border.

88A Commercial Intership only

NOTE

All channels are pre-programmed at the factory according to international regulations and those of the FCC (U.S.A.) and Industry Canada (Canada). They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex.

 

 

 

 

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Contents For Assistance Outside The U.S.A Our Thanks ToYouCustomer Assistance For Assistance In The U.S.A Microphone With Auxiliary Controls Microphone Product FeaturesProduct Features Table Of Contents Safety Training Information Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Always use only Cobra authorized accessoriesFCC Licensing Information Recommendations For Marine CommunicationVoice 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 DSCRadiotelephone Calls Emergency Messages Distress ProcedureEmergency Messages And Distress Procedure Radiotelephone CallsTell where you are Marine Distress ProcedureMarine Distress Procedure DSC SayVHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments156.800 156.850 International Distress, Safety and Calling156.700 Rx Only 156.750 03A Government Only23A Government Only 20A Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations World City Time Zones World City Time ZonesNoaa Weather Channels Alert Noaa Weather Channels And AlertIncluded In This Package Mounting Powering The RadioMounting And Powering The Radio Included In This PackageFlush Mount Kit Not Included Electrical Power ConnectionMicrophone Bracket Radio Operator Requirements Installation RequirementsAntenna Requirements And Attachment Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE RadiusGlobal Positioning System GPS Device Not Included External Devices ConnectionsExternal Devices And Connections Microphone AttachmentGetting Started Tones And AlarmsPower On-Off Getting StartedSquelch VolumeStandby And Receive LCD Backlight Set-Up Routines Settings MenuSet-Up Routines LCD ContrastTo Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It A./International/Canada Channel MapsVoice Transmission Transmit Power OutputVoice Transmission ChannelsNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert Weather Radio And AlertAdvanced Operation Advanced OperationDual-Watch ScanUser Mmsi Number DSC Set-UpDSC Set-Up If You Incorrectly Enter Your Mmsi NumberDSC Scanning IfYou TransferYourRadioTo a DifferentVesselGroup Mmsi Number To Set The Position Request Reply Type Position Request Reply TypeIndividual Directory To Enter Or Edit Names And Mmsi Numbers In The DirectorySending Distress Calls DSC OperationDSC Operation Regarding Distress Relay Calls Receiving Distress CallsSending An All Ships Calls Receiving Distress Relay CallsSending a Geographical Call Receiving An All Ships CallSending An Individual Call Receiving a Geographical CallSending a Group Call Receiving An Individual CallReceiving a Group Call Sending a Position RequestIf The Station You Called Cannot Send Its Position To Exit The Position Request ModeIf You Receive a Position If The Station You Called Chose Not To ReplyReceiving a Position Send Receiving a Position RequestSending a Position Send Maintenance Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications TroubleshootingProduct Service Accessories Order Info Optional Accessories