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Cobra Electronics MR F45-D Digital Sele ct Calling (D SC) Setup , User MMSI Number

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Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup •

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses digital signals to increase messaging range. This

provides the most reliable message delivery per watt of output power. Digital signals

are less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog

signals.

DSC equipped radios also interface with GPS and automate many operations for

sending and receiving messages. This results in compact, accurate messages and

less airwave congestion.

Setup procedures for all DSC features use the Setup menu. Refer to page 40 for

information on entering and exiting the Setup menu.

User MMSI Number

The nine (9) digit MMSI number, similar to a telephone number, is a unique identifier

for a vessel. DSC incorporates this number into every message that is Sent (Tx) or

Received (Rx). Enter the MMSI number as soon as you receive your MMSI number

from the issuing agency listed on page 9.

NOTE

The radio does not operate in the DSC mode until an official MMSI number is

entered. An error tone will sound when attempting to operate in the DSC

mode without an MMSI number.

NOTE

An MMSI number can only be entered one time. To create a new MMSI

number, the unit must be reset by the dealer.

Digital Select Calling (DSC)

Setup

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To Enter Your MMSI Number:

1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to USER MMSI

with the Up/Down buttons.

2. Press the Call/Set button and the blinking cursor will

appear at the first digit under USER MMSI ID ENTRY.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the number

list to that digit of your number.

4. Press the Call/Set button to select the digit and the

blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine (9) digits of your

MMSI number are entered.

NOTE

Press theHigh/Low Power button to backspace

and erase the last selected number.

6. Check that you have entered the number correctly. The

unit will ask you to re-enter your number to confirm.

7. Press and hold the Call/Set button to return to the

Settingsmenu.

Operating Your Radio

User MMSI ID Entry

User MMSI

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Digital Select Calling (DSC)

Setup

Operating Your Radio

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Contents

Main Our Thanks To You MR F45-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio MR F45-D Customer Assistance For Assistance In The U.S.A. For Assistance Outside The U.S.A. Microphone And Product Features Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Product Fea tures Microphone With Auxili ary Control s TableOfContents F45D_General_Eng:8186-F55_General-Eng 11/23/10 10:46 AM Page 1 ImportantSafetyInformation Important Sa fety Informa tion WarningAndCautionStatements SafetyTrainingInformation FCCLicensingInformation FCC LICENSIN G INFORMA TION StationLicense InternationalStationLicense RadioCallSign VoiceCalling LimitsOnCalling ChangeChannels StationIdentification ProhibitedCommunications MaritimeMobile ServiceIdentity(MMSI) Maritime Mob ile Service I dentity (MMS I) DigitalSelectiveCalling(DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) AndDistressProcedure MarineEmergencySignals IfYouHearADistressCall RadiotelephoneCalls Radiotelephone Calls andDistressProcedure Marine Distr ess Proce dure DSC AndDistressProcedure MarineDistressProcedure NothingComes Close to a Cobra15 14 English AccessoriesOrderInfo F45D_General_Eng:8186-F55_General-Eng 11/23/10 10:46 AM Page 14 GPSInterfaceCable MRF45-D NothingComes Close to a CobraEnglish Mounting And Powering The Radio Installing Your Radio Surface Mount Microphone Bracket Flush Mount Kit (Not Included) Warning Sticker Electrical Power Connection Antenna Requirements And Attachment Antenna Lead Attachment Antenna Requirements And Attachment Antenna Requ irements an d Attachment Antenna Requirements External Devices And Connections Global Positioning System (GPS) Device (Not Included) External Devices And Connections External Dev ices And Conn ections Microphone Attachment External Speaker (Not Included) Getting Star ted Tones And Alarms Standby And Receive Volume Squelch LCD Backlight (Lamp Adjust) LCD Contrast (Contrast) Set-Up Routi nes Settings Menu EXIT U.S.A./International/Canada Channel Maps CAN(Canada) then back to USA. Confirmation Tone (Key Tone) Time Offset Voice Transmission Transmit Power Output Transmit A Message Voice Transmission Voice T ransmissio n Channels Weather Alert Signal Advanced Ope ration Weather Radio And Alert NOAA All Haza rds/Weat her Radio An d Alert Weather Alert Set-Up Scan Dual-Watch Digital Sele ct Calling (D SC) Setup User MMSI Number Group MMSI Number If You Transfer Your Radio To A Different Vessel USER MMSI ID ENTRY Position Request Reply Type POS RPLY Individual Directory NAME DSC Operatio n Sending Distress Calls Sending An All Ships Calls Receiving Distress Calls Regarding Distress Relay Calls Receiving Distress Relay Calls Sending An Individual Call EXITwith the Up/Down buttons. If you choose SEND, EXIT Receiving An All Ships Call Sending A Geographical Call Receiving A Group Call Sending A Position Request POS REQST Receiving An Individual Call Sending A Group Call Receiving A Position Request Sending A Position Request continued NO POS DATA NO REPLY Sending A Position Send Receiving A Position Send Call Log and Distress Log Specifications Specificat ions Troubl eshooting Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenanc e VHF Marine Ch annel Assign ments F45D_Operation_Eng:8186-F55_Operation-Eng 11/23/10 10:50 AM Page 68 Distress, Safety, and Calling Calling Intership Safety Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) F45D_Operation_Eng:8186-F55_Operation-Eng 11/23/10 10:50 AM Page 70 Port Operations Navigational Maritime Control Page Page Page Page Weather Channel Assignments VHF Marine Weather Channel Assignments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 World City Time Zones World City Time Zones Warranty and Trademark Limited 3-Y ear Warr anty For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Product Service Product Serv ice Flush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotrado