VHF Marine Channel Assignments | Cobra Electronics Mrf 80b specification

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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine

Channel Assignments

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

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Three (3) sets of VHF channels 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 16-23). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.

The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U.S.A. Channel Map.

Distress, Safety and Calling

Channel 16

Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety).

Calling

Channel 9

General purpose (non-emergency) calling by non-commercial vessels. Recreational boaters are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16.

Intership Safety

Channel 6

Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft.

Coast Guard Liaison (U.S and Canadian)

Channel 22A

To talk to the Coast Guard (non-emergency) after making contact on Channel 16.

Non-Commercial

Channels 68, 69, 71, 72, 78A, 79A, 80A*

Working channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs of the vessel, such as fishing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.

Commercial

Channels 1A, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18A, 19A, 63A, 67, 72, 79A, 80A, 88A* Working channels for working ships only. Messages must be about business or needs of the ship. Use Channels 8, 67, 72 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages.

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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A Our Thanks to you Customer AssistanceCustomer Assistance For Assistance in the U.S.A Product Features Indicators and ConnectionsProduct Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Microphone/SpeakerBacklit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Microphone/Speaker with Auxiliary Controls Table Of Contents Safety Training Information Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Always use only Cobra authorized accessories Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine Communication FCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling Vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Digital Selective Calling DSCDigital Selective Calling DSC Mmsi Numbers are available in the U.S.A. from these Sources Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiMaritel 888-Maritel Canada, Contact Radiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone Calls Three 3 spoken international emergency signals are Emergency Messages and Distress ProcedureMarine Emergency Signals Tell where you are Marine Distress ProcedureIf You Hear a Distress Call Say Marine Distress Procedure DSC VHF Marine Channel Assignments Port Operations Public Correspondence Marine OperatorNavigational Maritime Control 01A 156.050 156.050156.100 156.150 State Controlled U.S.A. Only 03A Government Only Unauthorized 19A 18A20A 21A 23A Government Only 21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 63A 156.175 156.175156.225 64A 156.225 Non-Commercial Recreational 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial FishingDigital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed Non-Commercial Intership Only 78A 156.925 156.925156.975 79A 156.975 81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Noaa Weather Channels and Alert Noaa Weather Channels and AlertNoaa Emergency Weather Alert Test E172.50 to W172.50 World City Time ZonesWorld City Time Zones Included in this Package Included in this Package Surface Mount Mounting and Powering the RadioInstalling Your Radio To Install The Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit Mounting Powering the RadioMicrophone Bracket Mounting Kit Flush Mount To Connect to a Power Source Electrical Power Connection Length Wire Gauge Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius Installation RequirementsAntenna Requirements and Attachment Antenna Lead Attachment External Devices and Connections To Install an External SpeakerNmea Communication Cable External Speaker Not Included To Install a GPS Device To Install a Public Address SpeakerExternal Devices Connections Public Address Speaker Not Included Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device CobraMarine Chartplotter MC 600C SeriesTo Install the Chartplotter Getting Started Tones and AlarmsGetting Started Power On-Off Volume/Squelch Squelch Channel Select Using Radio KnobChannel Select Using Microphone Channel Preset Function Buttons Local Mode Button From Standby Mode, You Can Standby and Receive Setup Mode Programming Setup Menu Setup Mode ProgrammingBasic Scrolling in the Setup Menus To Enter the Setup Menu To Adjust the LCD Display Lamp Level LCD Display Lamp AdjustEnter the Setup menu and scroll to the Lamp ADJ menu LCD Contrast To Turn the Confirmation Key Tone On or Off Key ToneTime Offset To Change the Time Offset To Set the Radio for the Area Used A./International/Canada UIC Channel Maps Special Features Rewind-Say-Again Feature Special FeaturesExample Operation of Rewind-Say-Again Make Your Own Recording Voice Transmission VoiceProductTransmissionFeaturesChannels Choose One of the Following Options to Change the Channel To Toggle Between the High and Low Power Modes Transmit Power OutputVoice Transmission Transmit a Message To Broadcast on the PA Speaker Public Address Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME Weather Alert SetupNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME To Listen to the Weather Channels To Set the Same Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding Same Same Event Code Alert To Switch to Channel 16 or Channel AdvancedProduct FeaturesOperationAdvanced Operation Channel 16/9 Set Tri-Watch Channels During Tri-Watch When Receiving an Incoming TransmissionTri-Watch Memory Channels Advanced OperationTo Program Memory Channels To Clear Memory Channels From Standby mode, press the Memory Scan button Scanning of Memory ChannelsTo Enter Memory Scan Operation from the Microphone Digital Select Calling DSC Setup Digital Select Calling DSC ProductSetup FeaturesUser Mmsi Number To Enter an Mmsi Number To View the Programmed Mmsi Number at Any Time Transferring a Radio to a Different Vessel Group Mmsi Number DSC ScanningTo Turn DSC Scanning On or Off At the beginning Position Request Reply Type Enter the Setup menu and scroll to GRP Mmsi menuTo Enter a Group Mmsi Number Will be entered automatically Individual Directory Digital Select Calling DSC Operation Digital Select Calling DSC ProductOperationFeaturesSending Distress Calls To Send a DSC Distress Call Abort the Distress Call Process 8187-F80-Operation-8MMBF75-Operation-8 12/29/06 904 AM Receiving Distress Calls When a Distress Call is Received Receiving Distress Relay Calls Regarding Distress Relay CallsSending an All Ships Call To Send an All Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is Heard Press any button to turn Off the alarm When a Geographical Call SoundsSending a Geographical Call Receiving a Geographical Call To Send an Individual Call Sending an Individual Call Sending a Group Call Receiving an Individual CallTo Receive an Individual Call Press the Talk button and greet the caller Sending a Position Request Receiving a Group CallTo Receive a Group Call To Request the Position of Another Station Receiving a PositionIf You Receive a Position Receiving a Position Request When the Radio is in the Manual Reply ModeIf You Choose to Reply with Your Position If You Choose Not to Reply Sending a Position Send To Exit From the Position Send ModeReceiving a Position Send To Send a Position Send Message To Clear Messages From The Log Memory To Review Log Messages Received While in DSC Standby ModeCall Log and Distress Log Troubleshooting MaintenanceNo display on LCD when Improper power Readjust volume Specifications Specifications Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply WarrantyProduct Featuresand TrademarkFor Products Purchased in the U.S.A For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A Send the entire product Product ServiceFeatures Precaución Flush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotrado