Cobra Electronics MRF45 owner manual A./International/Canada Channel Maps

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NOTE
If you leave the time offset at zero (0), the LCD will show the time as UTC. If you enter the hour offset for your time zone, the LCD will show the local time. In either event, DSC messages will always be based on UTC.
Set Time
2. Press the Call/Set button and observe the current setting.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to change to the setting for your local time zone.
4. Press the Call/Set button to select the setting.
5. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll to EXIT.
6. Press the Call/Set button to return to the Settings menu.
Time Offset
To Change The Time Offset:
1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME OFFST (time offset) with the Up/Down buttons.
Time Offset
All VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use a 24-hour clock and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Time Offset uses your connected GPS to gather time inputs. For time inputs to be converted to local time, you need to enter the hour offset of your local time zone from Greenwich. (See world city time zone chart on page 24.)
On/Off
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to switch to the setting you want.
4. Press the Call/Set button to select the setting.
5. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll to EXIT.
6. Press the Call/Set button to return to the Settings menu.
Set-Up Routines
Operating Your Radio
Confirmation Tone
The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button. If you would prefer not to hear the Confirmation Tone, you can turn it Off and On as you choose.
Key ToneTo Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off:
1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to KEY TONE with the Up/Down buttons.
2. Press the Call/Set button and observe the current confirmation tone setting — ON or OFF.

Operating Your Radio

Set-Up Routines

U.S.A./International/Canada Channel Maps

Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada, and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on pages 14 through 23). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.

Weather/UIC Button

Active Channel Map

To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which

You Will Be Using It:

1.From Standby mode, press and hold the Weather/UIC button. The radio will shift one (1) channel map and the active channel map will show on the top line of the LCD.

2.Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map(s) in the sequence USA, INT (International), CAN (Canada) then back to USA.

The radio will return to Standby mode each time the button is released.

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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 Always use only Cobra authorized accessories Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Safety Training InformationRecommendations For Marine Communication FCC Licensing InformationVoice 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 CallsSay Marine Distress ProcedureMarine Distress Procedure DSC Tell where you areVHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments03A Government Only International Distress, Safety and Calling156.700 Rx Only 156.750 156.800 156.85023A Government Only 20A Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Noaa Weather Channels And Alert World City Time ZonesNoaa Weather Channels Alert World City Time ZonesIncluded In This Package Mounting Powering The RadioMounting And Powering The Radio Included In This PackageFlush Mount Kit Not Included Electrical Power ConnectionMicrophone Bracket Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius Installation RequirementsAntenna Requirements And Attachment Radio Operator RequirementsMicrophone Attachment External Devices ConnectionsExternal Devices And Connections Global Positioning System GPS Device Not Included Getting Started Tones And Alarms Power On-Off Getting StartedSquelch VolumeStandby And Receive LCD Contrast Set-Up Routines Settings MenuSet-Up Routines LCD BacklightA./International/Canada Channel Maps To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using ItChannels Transmit Power OutputVoice Transmission Voice TransmissionAdvanced Operation Weather Radio And AlertAdvanced Operation Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio And AlertScan Dual-WatchIf You Incorrectly Enter Your Mmsi Number DSC Set-UpDSC Set-Up User Mmsi NumberDSC Scanning IfYou TransferYourRadioTo a DifferentVesselGroup Mmsi Number To Enter Or Edit Names And Mmsi Numbers In The Directory Position Request Reply TypeIndividual Directory To Set The Position Request Reply TypeSending Distress Calls DSC OperationDSC Operation Receiving Distress Relay Calls Receiving Distress CallsSending An All Ships Calls Regarding Distress Relay CallsReceiving a Geographical Call Receiving An All Ships CallSending An Individual Call Sending a Geographical CallSending a Position Request Receiving An Individual CallReceiving a Group Call Sending a Group CallIf The Station You Called Chose Not To Reply To Exit The Position Request ModeIf You Receive a Position If The Station You Called Cannot Send Its PositionReceiving a Position Send Receiving a Position RequestSending a Position Send Troubleshooting Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications MaintenanceProduct Service Optional Accessories Accessories Order Info
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