Cobra Electronics MRF45 owner manual Important Safety Information, Safety Training Information

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Important Safety Information

Introduction

Important Safety Information

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Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings.

Warning And Caution Statements

To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual.

WARNING

Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment.

Safety Training Information

This CobraMarine radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only.” It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the “General Population.”

This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure:

■FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

■American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

■American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields — RF and Microwave.

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Important Safety Information

Introduction

The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for it.

WARNINGS

Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when

it is transmitting. To insure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting. SEE page 30 in the antenna requirements section for further information.

DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached. Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio.

DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use — 50% duty cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen.

ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories.

DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites, or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.

NEVER connect the transceiver to AC power. It can be a fire hazard, may cause an electric shock, and may damage the transceiver.

NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury.

DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision.

Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.

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Contents Customer Assistance For Assistance In The U.S.A Our Thanks ToYouFor Assistance Outside The U.S.A Product Features Microphone Product FeaturesMicrophone With Auxiliary Controls Table Of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety InformationSafety Training Information Always use only Cobra authorized accessoriesFCC Licensing Information Recommendations For Marine CommunicationVHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your WatchVoice Calling Voice CallingMaritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiDigital Selective Calling DSC Digital Selective Calling DSCEmergency Messages Distress Procedure Emergency Messages And Distress ProcedureRadiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone CallsMarine Distress Procedure Marine Distress Procedure DSCTell where you are SayVHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel AssignmentsInternational Distress, Safety and Calling 156.700 Rx Only 156.750156.800 156.850 03A Government Only21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 20A Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement23A Government 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 Noaa Weather Channels AlertWorld City Time Zones Noaa Weather Channels And AlertMounting Powering The Radio Mounting And Powering The RadioIncluded In This Package Included In This PackageMicrophone Bracket Electrical Power ConnectionFlush Mount Kit Not Included Installation Requirements Antenna Requirements And AttachmentRadio Operator Requirements Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE RadiusExternal Devices Connections External Devices And ConnectionsGlobal Positioning System GPS Device Not Included Microphone AttachmentTones And Alarms Power On-OffGetting Started Getting StartedStandby And Receive VolumeSquelch Set-Up Routines Settings Menu Set-Up RoutinesLCD Backlight LCD ContrastTo Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It A./International/Canada Channel MapsTransmit Power Output Voice TransmissionVoice Transmission ChannelsWeather Radio And Alert Advanced OperationNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert Advanced OperationDual-Watch ScanDSC Set-Up DSC Set-UpUser Mmsi Number If You Incorrectly Enter Your Mmsi NumberGroup Mmsi Number IfYou TransferYourRadioTo a DifferentVesselDSC Scanning Position Request Reply Type Individual DirectoryTo Set The Position Request Reply Type To Enter Or Edit Names And Mmsi Numbers In The DirectoryDSC Operation DSC OperationSending Distress Calls Receiving Distress Calls Sending An All Ships CallsRegarding Distress Relay Calls Receiving Distress Relay CallsReceiving An All Ships Call Sending An Individual CallSending a Geographical Call Receiving a Geographical CallReceiving An Individual Call Receiving a Group CallSending a Group Call Sending a Position RequestTo Exit The Position Request Mode If You Receive a PositionIf The Station You Called Cannot Send Its Position If The Station You Called Chose Not To ReplySending a Position Send Receiving a Position RequestReceiving a Position Send Maintenance Troubleshooting SpecificationsMaintenance TroubleshootingProduct Service Accessories Order Info Optional Accessories
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