Standby and Receive | Cobra Electronics Mrf 80b specs

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Introduction

Getting Started

Standby and Receive

Standby Mode

Channel Select Knob

SELECT

MEM

Mic Channel Buttons

Channel 16/9 Button

WX/Enter Button

Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On.

From Standby Mode, You Can:

■Change your radio’s settings using setup routines.

■Receive messages on the current channel as well as DSC messages.

■Receive NOAA alerts if Weather Alert mode is turned On.

■Switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button.

While the radio is in Standby mode, the Receive mode is entered whenever a strong enough signal to break squelch is sent to the radio. You will hear the message through whichever speakers are connected to the radio.

To Change the Channel You Are Listening to, You Can Choose One of the Following:

1.Turn the Channel Select knob clockwise for higher VHF channel. Turn the Channel Select knob counterclockwise for lower VHF channel.

2.Press Channel Up/Down buttons on microphone to go to the next higher or lower VHF channel. For rapid advance, press and hold the Channel Up/Down button.

3.Press the Channel 16/9 button. This will take you to Channel 16 with one (1) press and to Channel 9 with a second press. Additional presses will toggle between Channels 16, 9 and original channel.

4.Press the Weather/Enter button. This will allow you access to the weather channels. Turning the Channel Select knob or pressing the Channel button on the microphone allows you to change weather channels.

5.Press the Tri-Watchbutton to monitor three (3) Channels 16, 9 and one user selectable channel.

Tri-Watch Button

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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 Product Features Indicators and ConnectionsProduct Features Microphone/Speaker with Auxiliary Controls Microphone/SpeakerBacklit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Table Of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety InformationSafety Training Information Always use only Cobra authorized accessories Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine Communication FCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling Digital Selective Calling DSC Digital Selective Calling DSCVessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Canada, Contact Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiMmsi Numbers are available in the U.S.A. from these Sources Maritel 888-Maritel Radiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone Calls Marine Emergency Signals Emergency Messages and Distress ProcedureThree 3 spoken international emergency signals are Say Marine Distress ProcedureTell where you are If You Hear a Distress Call Marine Distress Procedure DSC VHF Marine Channel Assignments Maritime Control Public Correspondence Marine OperatorPort Operations Navigational 156.150 156.05001A 156.050 156.100 State Controlled U.S.A. Only 03A Government Only Unauthorized 21A 18A19A 20A 23A Government Only 21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 64A 156.225 156.17563A 156.175 156.225 Non-Commercial Intership Only 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial FishingNon-Commercial Recreational Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 79A 156.975 156.92578A 156.925 156.975 81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Test Noaa Weather Channels and AlertNoaa Weather Channels and Alert Noaa Emergency Weather Alert World City Time Zones World City Time ZonesE172.50 to W172.50 Included in this Package Included in this Package Installing Your Radio Mounting and Powering the RadioSurface Mount Flush Mount Mounting Powering the RadioTo Install The Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit To Connect to a Power Source Electrical Power Connection Length Wire Gauge Antenna Requirements and Attachment Installation RequirementsSafe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius Antenna Lead Attachment External Speaker Not Included To Install an External SpeakerExternal Devices and Connections Nmea Communication Cable Public Address Speaker Not Included To Install a Public Address SpeakerTo Install a GPS Device External Devices Connections To Install the Chartplotter CobraMarine Chartplotter MC 600C SeriesSatellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device Getting Started Tones and AlarmsGetting Started Power On-Off Volume/Squelch Channel Select Using Microphone Channel Select Using Radio KnobSquelch Channel Preset Function Buttons Local Mode Button From Standby Mode, You Can Standby and Receive To Enter the Setup Menu Setup Mode ProgrammingSetup Mode Programming Setup Menu Basic Scrolling in the Setup Menus LCD Contrast LCD Display Lamp AdjustTo Adjust the LCD Display Lamp Level Enter the Setup menu and scroll to the Lamp ADJ menu To Change the Time Offset Key ToneTo Turn the Confirmation Key Tone On or Off Time Offset To Set the Radio for the Area Used A./International/Canada UIC Channel Maps Operation of Rewind-Say-Again Special FeaturesSpecial Features Rewind-Say-Again Feature Example Make Your Own Recording Choose One of the Following Options to Change the Channel VoiceProductTransmissionFeaturesVoice Transmission Channels Transmit a Message Transmit Power OutputTo Toggle Between the High and Low Power Modes Voice Transmission To Broadcast on the PA Speaker Public Address To Listen to the Weather Channels Weather Alert SetupNoaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME To Set the Same Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding Same Same Event Code Alert Channel 16/9 AdvancedProduct FeaturesOperationTo Switch to Channel 16 or Channel Advanced Operation Tri-Watch During Tri-Watch When Receiving an Incoming TransmissionSet Tri-Watch Channels To Clear Memory Channels Advanced OperationMemory Channels To Program Memory Channels To Enter Memory Scan Scanning of Memory ChannelsFrom Standby mode, press the Memory Scan button Operation from the Microphone To Enter an Mmsi Number Digital Select Calling DSC ProductSetup FeaturesDigital Select Calling DSC Setup User Mmsi Number To View the Programmed Mmsi Number at Any Time Transferring a Radio to a Different Vessel At the beginning DSC ScanningGroup Mmsi Number To Turn DSC Scanning On or Off Will be entered automatically Enter the Setup menu and scroll to GRP Mmsi menuPosition Request Reply Type To Enter a Group Mmsi Number Individual Directory To Send a DSC Distress Call Digital Select Calling DSC ProductOperationFeaturesDigital Select Calling DSC Operation Sending Distress Calls 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 To Send an All Ships Call Regarding Distress Relay CallsReceiving Distress Relay Calls Sending an All Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is Heard Receiving a Geographical Call When a Geographical Call SoundsPress any button to turn Off the alarm Sending a Geographical Call To Send an Individual Call Sending an Individual Call Press the Talk button and greet the caller Receiving an Individual CallSending a Group Call To Receive an Individual Call To Request the Position of Another Station Receiving a Group CallSending a Position Request To Receive a Group Call Receiving a PositionIf You Receive a Position If You Choose Not to Reply When the Radio is in the Manual Reply ModeReceiving a Position Request If You Choose to Reply with Your Position To Send a Position Send Message To Exit From the Position Send ModeSending a Position Send Receiving a Position Send Call Log and Distress Log To Review Log Messages Received While in DSC Standby ModeTo Clear Messages From The Log Memory Readjust volume MaintenanceTroubleshooting No display on LCD when Improper power Specifications Specifications For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A WarrantyProduct Featuresand TrademarkExclusions This limited warranty does not apply For Products Purchased in the U.S.A Send the entire product Product ServiceFeatures Precaución Flush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotrado