Cobra Electronics MRHH325VP owner manual FCC Licensing Information

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FCC Licensing Information

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

FCC Licensing Information

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CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.

The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U.S.A., International or Canadian regulations. It feat ures instant access to emergency Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 as well as NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) All Hazards Radio with Alert that can be accessed by pressing one (1) button.

Station License

An FCC ship station license is no longer required f or any vessel traveling in U.S.A. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required t o carry radio equipment. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an internation al voyage, carrying an HF single side band radiotelephone, or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license.

FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www.fcc.gov. Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888-225-5322.

International Station License

If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that country’s communications regulatory authority for licensing information.

Radio Call Sign

Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration number and state of registry (e.g., IL 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel.

Canadian Ship Station License

You need a Radio Operator’s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters. Radio Operator training and certification is available from t he Canadian Power Squadron. Visit their website (http://www.cps-ecp.ca/english/newradiocard.html), contact the nearest field office or write: Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch, Attn: DOSP, 300 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0C8.

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FCC Licensing Information

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

User Responsibility and Operating Locations

All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land, including when your boat is on its trailer.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.

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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 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Radio Controls IndicatorsBacklit LCD Screen Product Features Product FeaturesUnlimited Memory Channels Roger Beep Tone Selectable Signal Strength MeterEmergency Weather Alert Speaker/Mic JackTable of Contents Safety Training Information Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine CommunicationFCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Procedures Vessel Corsair is calling the vessel Vagabond Voice CallingVoice Calling Voice CallingRadiotelephone Calls Emergency Messages Distress ProcedureEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure Radiotelephone CallsMarine Distress Procedure Marine Emergency SignalsIf You Hear a Distress Call Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments International Distress, Safety and Calling03A Government Only 21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 20A Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement23A Government Only Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Weather Frequency/Channel Noaa Weather Channels AlertNoaa Emergency Weather Alert Noaa Test Alert SystemAntenna, Wrist Strap Included in this PackageBelt Clip Initial Charge Batteries and ChargerBatteries and Charger Alkaline Batteries Maintaining the Battery ChargeGetting Started Power/Volume/Squelch Controls Power On/Off ControlGetting Started Common Radio FunctionsScan Button Backlight/Key Lock ButtonTo Toggle Between H-M-L Power Modes Setup Mode ProgrammingSetup Mode Programming High/Medium/Low H-M-L Power ButtonTo set VibrAlert VibrAlert ModeUSA/International/Canada Channel Maps To Set Channel Map Operating AreaStandby/Receive Transmit Call Tone ModeRoger Beep Mode Key Tone ModeTo Set WX Auto Search Scan On or Off Marine Standby and Receive Rx ModeStandby/Receive and Transmit To Set WX Alert On or OffTo Transmit a Message Transmit Tx ModeWeather WX Standby Mode WX Alert Standby ModeAdvanced Operation Channel 16/9 ModeAdvanced Operation Advanced Operation Tri-Watch ModeTri-Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels Using Tri-Watch Tri-Watch Scan ModeTo Recall a Stored Memory Location Memory Location ModeTo Exit Memory Location Mode To Program Memory LocationsTo Enter Channel Scan Product FeaturesChannel Scan Mode Memory Location Scan ModeMaintenance Maintenance TroubleshootingTroubleshooting For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A Warranty and Trademark Specifications AcknowledgementSpecifications Limited 3-Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U.S.AAccessories Product ServiceAccessories
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