Cobra Electronics MRF77 VHF Marine Radio User Manual MRF77W B GPS MANL v C

Cobra Electronics Corporation VHF Marine Radio MRF77W B GPS MANL v C

User Manual II Part 2

3RVLWLRQ5HTXHVW5HSO\7\SHThe ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS attached. It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations.Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically respond to all Position Requests it receives or to alert you to a Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not — manual reply. To Set The Position Request Reply Type: 1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to POSITION REPLY with the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current highlighted setting — AUTO or MANUAL. 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to change the setting. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU. The ability of your radio to automatically switch to the requested channel when receiving an Individual Call. In some cases, automatically switching channels may not be wanted, especially if the radio is being used for Bridge to Bridge communications in a busy port or waterway.Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically Change channels to the requested channel in an Individual Call or not. To Set The Automatic Channel Switch On or Off: 1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to AUTO CHANNL SWITCH (Automatic Channel Switch) with the Up/ Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current highlighted setting — ON or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to change the setting. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU.The Individual Call Reply feature is used when receiving Individual DSC calls. When receiving a Individual DSC Call, you may not want the radio to reply to the call automatically. This features allows you to disable the automatic reply. The ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS attached. It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations. To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual: 1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to INDIVID CALL REPLY (Individual Call Reply) with the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current highlighted setting — AUTO or MANUAL. 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to change the setting. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU. The Manual position entry feature allow you to enter the time (UTC time), Latitude and Longitude. To Enter the Time, Latitude, and Longitude: 1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to MANUAL ENTRY with the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons. 2. The cursor will begin to blink at the rst number of the UTC time entry.3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list.4. Press the ENTR soft key to select a number. This will also move the blinking cursor to the next number under UTC Time.5. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter additional numbers.6. After entering the UTC time, press the ENTR soft key to move the blinking cursor to the rst number under LAT (Latitude).7. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list.8. Press the ENTR soft key to select the rst number and move the cursor to the next number under LAT.9. Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the seventh (7) digit of the LAT is entered.10. After entering the LAT (Latitude), press the ENTR soft key to move the blinking cursor to the rst number under LON (Longitude).11. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list.12. Press the ENTR soft key to select the rst number and move the cursor to the next number under LON.13. Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the eighth (8) digit of the LON is entered.14. Press the ENTR button to save the entry and the radio will return to the DSC SETUP MENU.MENU EXIT: You can exit the menu at any time by pressing the EXIT soft key on any screen. This method will exit to the next highest menu, repeated presses of the EXIT soft key will return the radio to the radio standby mode. The menu EXIT selection in the menu screen will return the radio immediately to the radio standby mode. When in the menu, just scroll down until the EXIT option is highlighted, then press the ENTR soft key.
Advanced Operation Cobra® has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you quick access to the voice calling channels and to let you monitor more than one (1) channel at once.When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode, you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode. The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are operating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received. When You Hear The Alert: 1. Press any key to turn Off the alert alarm and LCD indicator. This function gives you quick access to calling Channel 16 or Channel 9 from any operational mode. To Switch To Channel 16 Or Channel 9: 1. Press the Channel 16+ button to change to Channel 16 from any channel. 2. Press the Channel 16+ button again to change to Channel 9. Additional presses of the Channel 16+ button will toggle back to the original channel and between channels 16 and 9.7UL:DWFKTri-Watch gives you one (1) soft key access to scan the three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 and Channel 9 will always be included as scanned channels. The remaining channel will be the VHF channel in effect when you enter Tri-Watch mode.NOTE The radio must be squelched for tri-watch to function. See page 26 for squelch procedure. To Enter Tri-Watch Mode: 1. In Standby mode, use the Up/Down buttons to go to the channel you want to add as the third location to be scanned. 2. Press the Tri-Watch soft key. Tri-watch will be indicated on the LCD and the radio will scan between Channel 16, Channel 9, and the third tri-watch channel you selected. A signal on any one (1) of the three (3) channels will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the trafc on the channel. The channel number will be displayed on the LCD. To Exit Tri-Watch Mode: 1. Press the Tri-Watch soft key. The radio will return to Standby mode During Tri-Watch (while receiving an incoming transmission), You Can Choose From The Following: a. Press the Talk button to remain on that tri-watch channel and return to Standby mode. If you do not press any buttons, your radio will automatically resume scanning tri-watch channels when the incoming transmission is complete. During Tri-Watch (while not receiving a transmission): a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the last tri-watch channel scanned and return to Standby mode. oooooo
0HPRU\&KDQQHOVYou can program (or tag) any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory Scan mode. To Program Memory Channels: 1. From Standby mode, select a channel to be tagged using the Up/Down buttons. 2. Press the MORE soft key (if necessary), then the MEM soft key. The channel will be tagged for scanning and MEM (memory channel) will appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected. Repeat steps 1 through 2 to add addition memory channels. To Clear Memory Channels: 1. From Standby mode, select a channel to be cleared from a memory tagging using the Up/Down buttons. 2. Press and hold the MORE soft key (if necessary), then the MEM soft key. The channel will be untagged and MEM (memory channel) will no longer appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected. Repeat steps 1 through 2 to clear additional channels from memory locations. 0HPRU\6FDQ During Memory Scan, the radio will rapidly switch from tagged channel to tagged channel. Whenever any activity is detected, the radio will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the activity on that channel. The radio will then continue to scan after 2 seconds of inactivity, unless you switch out of the Memory Scan mode.88 306075oooo NOTE If there are fewer than two (2) channels tagged, the Memory Scan mode will not be available. [See page 47 under program memory channels to tag at least two (2) channels.] NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function. See page 26 for squelch procedure. To Enter Memory Scan: 1. From Standby mode, press the MORE soft key (if necessary), then the SCAN soft key. The radio will immediately begin to scan the channels you tagged. SCAN (memory scan) will be highlighted on the LCD. To Exit Memory Scan: 1. From Memory Scan mode, press the SCAN soft key. This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned memory location. During Memory Scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), You Can Choose From The Following: a. Press the Talk button to remain on that memory location and end scanning. This will return the radio to Standby mode. The radio will then continue to scan after 2 seconds of inactivity, unless you switch out of the Memory Scan mode. During Memory Scan (while not receiving a transmission): b. Press the Talk button to communicate on the last channel scanned and return to Standby mode.6WDQGE\0RGH6WDQGE\0RGHoo
3XEOLF$GGUHVVUse the Public Address (PA) mode of voice transmission to communicate to other nearby vessels or people. This feature requires a mounted and connected optional PA speaker. To Broadcast on the PA Speaker: 1. Press the PA soft key. 2. Press the Talk button on the microphone and speak into the microphone. NOTE While in the PA mode: Q When the Talk button is pressed, the output is directed to the PA speaker and not transmitted as a radio signal through the antenna. Q Received radio messages will not be heard while the PA mode is active. 3. To turn off PA, press PA soft key again.Cobra’s Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill. This is especially useful if the radio is Sprayed or during extreme foul weather conditions. In these conditions, water can become trapped in the speaker grill and mufe the audio. To Activate Burp: 1. Press the BURP soft key. 2. The Burp tone(s) at maximum level will sound from the internal speaker for ve seconds. 3. During this time, the matrix will display EXCUSE ME !. 4. After a 5-second interval, the radio will return to standby 7DON%XWWRQThe radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again®. This feature allows you to replay the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission. It also allows you to record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate a distressed vessel.Example 1:When engine noise, music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly, press the Rewind-Say-Again® button to enter the Rewind-Say-Again® menu to be able to hear the message a second time. This feature eliminates asking the sender to repeat the message.Example 2:When listening to an urgent distress of an excited caller with confusing background noise, press the Rewind-Say-Again® button to enter the Rewind-Say-Again® menu to be able to hear the message a second time and get lifesaving information. Operation of Rewind-Say-Again® 1. Press the Rewind button after the last inbound audio transmission. 2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons scroll to the PLAY RECORDING menu option. 3. Press the ENTR key to hear the recording. 4. The radio automatically replays the last 20 seconds of the previous audio transmission. 5. Respond to the caller normally, after the message is replayed. Setup and Advanced Operation of Rewind-Say-Again® Operation of Rewind-Say-Again®: 1. Press the Rewind button. a. OFF: EXIT REWIND - When highlighted and the ENTR key is pressed, exits the Rewind features and when the Rewind button is pressed again, the screen above will be displayed. b. PAUSE RECORDING - Pause recording of incoming audio transmissions. c. PLAYBACK RECORDING - Playback recorded incoming audio. d. SAVE RECORDING - Saves recorded incoming audio. e. ERASE RECORDING - Erases the saved recording. f. RECORD MESSAGE - Record a message (using the microphone to record the message, using the PTT key to start and stop the recording). g. PLAYBACK MESSAGE - Playback the recorded message. h. SAVE MESSAGE - Save the recorded message. i. ERASE MESSAGE - Erases the saved message. j. TRANSMIT MESSAGE - Transmit the recorded message.
Abort The Distress Call Process: If the Distress button is pressed by mistake: a. Press the EXIT soft key to return to Standby mode. The Distress alarm sounds to conrm that the message is transmitted. At the end of the transmission, the radio maintains a watch on Channel 16 and Channel 70 for an acknowledgement. Press any button to turn Off the alarm. Q If an acknowledgement is received, the Distress alarm sounds again and the responding party’s MMSI number displays on the LCD. Q If no acknowledgement is received, the radio resends the message at approximately four (4) minute intervals until an acknowledgement is received or the Distress call is aborted. Cancelling a Distress Call At anytime Before receiving a Distress Call Acknowledgement, the Distress can be canceled. 1. From the WAIT FOR ACK screen, press the CANC soft key. 2. From the DISTRESS CANCEL screen, conrm cancelling the Distress Call by pressing the YES soft key. 3. After the Distress Call Cancel message has been sent, press the CONT key. 4. After the Distress Cancel has been sent, your are required to follow-up with a VOICE CANCEL containing the following information: “ALL STATIONS” SAY 3 TIMES “This is (SHIP NAME), (CALL SIGN), (SHIP MMSI #), (POSITION)” CANCEL MY DISTRESS ALERT OF “(DATE, UTC TIME)” 5. After completing the VOICE CANCEL procedure, press the DONE soft key to return to the radio idle screen. Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation The Send menu displays when the Distress button is pressed. NOTE This radio follows Class-D DSC protocol with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver.Sending and receiving distress calls and acknowledgements on Channel 70 can be a lifesaver for mariners.NOTE The DSC call: QSound the distress alarm at all receiving stations. Q Inform receiving stations of your identity (MMSI). Q Informs receiving stations of the nature of the emergency.Q Informs receiving stations of sending position when a GPS device is connected or a position is manually entered. DSC operation does not provide receiving stations with information like number of persons aboard or injuries. This specic information must be communicated by voice on Channel 16 to the station that acknowledges a DSC Distress call. To Send a DSC Distress Call: 1. From Standby mode, pull down the spring-loaded red door on the transceiver and press the Distress button. You will have three (3) choices: Q Send a distress call automatically, with your position, if you are connected to a GPS. Or send the call, without your position, if not connected to a GPS. Q Include a Nature of Distress message with the distress call. Q Cancel the distress call process and return to Standby mode. 2. Choose one of the following: Send an Automatic Distress Call: a. Press and hold the Distress button. Include a Nature of Distress Message with Distress Call: a. Press and release the Distress button. b. Press the Up/Down soft keys or the Channel Up/ Down buttons to manually select from the list of pre-programmed Nature of Distress calls — UNDESIGNATED, FIRE, FLOODING, COLLISION, GROUNDING, more. c. Press and hold the Distress button for three (3) seconds to transmit the distress signal.
When a vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call, the radio receives the call, sounds the Distress alarm, and switches to Channel 16. All DSC calls that are received will sound one (1) alert alarm. See pages 10-13 for descriptions of the different alarms. Press any button to turn Off the alarm. The received call information continues to display on the LCD. When A Distress Call Is Received: 1. Press any button to turn Off the alarm. 2. Read and write down the distress information that displays on the LCD (position data may or may not be shown); then determine whether to answer the call. 3. Respond, if appropriate, by pressing and holding the Talk button to transmit on Channel 16. 4. The received information is placed into the Call Log. See page 62 for more information on viewing the Call Waiting Log. 5. If MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identify) matches a contact from the Individual Directory entry stored in your radio, the name identication displays and the alarm sounds to identify the Name of the matching MMSI member. 6. Press ESC after viewing the display to return to normal Standby mode. NOTE The radio automatically switches to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC Distress call and the alarm will sound for approximately two (2) minutes. Press any button to clear the Distress alarm instantly.This radio cannot send Distress Relay calls. Only large ships and shore stations, with specially equipped radios, can send Distress Relay calls.This radio does respond to a Distress Relay call just as it responds to a Distress call.Use the DSC All Ships call for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well as sending Routine messages to all stations at once. The DSC All Ships call reaches all stations in radio range. Use the DSC All Ships call for urgent, but not life-threatening situations or to broadcast a safety warning to all vessels in the area. To Send An All Ships Call: 1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to ALL SHIPS CALL with the UP/Down soft keys or the channel Up/ Down buttons. 2. Select either SAFETY or URGENCY and press the ENTR soft key. 3. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons, select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the All Ships message is sent and press the ENTR key. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to send the All Ships Call. 5. The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected. 6. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the All Ships Call mode and return the radio to the idle screen.
All Ships calls received from stations within range of the radio sound the Distress alarm and switch the radio to Channel 16.When An All Ships Call Is Heard:1. Press any button to turn Off the alarm.2. Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call.3. Listen to the incoming voice message on the channel the radio selects for the incoming All Ships call.This radio does not send Geographical calls. Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios send Geographical calls.Use the DSC Individual call feature to request communication with one (1) exclusive station. The DSC Individual call does not alert all other stations within range. To Send An Individual Call:1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to INDIVIDUAL CALL with the UP/Down soft keys or the channel Up/ Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key. 2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option. 3. Press the ENTR key. 4. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons, select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the Individual Call message is sent and press the ENTR key.5. Press the ENTR soft key to send the Individual Call.6. The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected.7. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Individual Call mode and return the radio to the idle screen. Q If the radio called sends back an automatic DSC response “able to comply,” the individual alarm will sound. Wait for a voice message from the called station._ Q If an “unable to comply” response or no reply is received, the radio display asks to resend the message or exit the menu. At the Unavailable menu, Press REPT or EXIT soft keys._ Q If REPT is selected, the radio restarts the individual call. Q If EXIT is selected, the radio will return to the Call Menu._
When another station makes an Individual call to your radio: Q The Individual alarm sounds._ Q The caller is identied on the LCD. Q If Automatic Channel Switch is on, the radio switches to the channel selected by the caller. Q Call information is placed in the Call Log. To Receive An Individual Call: Press the Talk button and greet the caller. Sending a Group call is like sending an Individual call, but the group MMSI information is used and the resend and DSC responses do not apply. See pg. 41 for creating and entering a group MMSI. To Send A Group Call: 1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to GROUP CALL with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key. 2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option. 3. Press the ENTR key. 4. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons, select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the Group Call message is sent and press the ENTR key. 5. Press the ENTR soft key to send the Group Call. 6. The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected. 7. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Group Call mode and return the radio to the idle screen. Q All radios switch to the channel selected in step 1. Press and hold the Talk button to send a voice message to everyone in the group.  Q Anyone in the group can transmit on the channel.When another station makes a Group call to the radio, the Individual alarm sounds, the caller is identied on the LCD, call information is placed in the Call Log, and the radio is switched to the channel selected by the caller, similar to an Individual call. Press any button to turn Off the alarm. To Receive A Group Call: 1. Listen for the group voice message. 2. Press the Talk button and respond only if appropriate.Position Request mode enables a DSC radio to obtain the position (latitude and longitude) of a station that has a GPS device connected to the DSC radio at that station. In most cases, a reply will be forthcoming. If for some reason, your request is not acknowledged in ve (5) minutes, the user will be prompted to Resend the request or exit the menu. To Request The Position Of Another Station: 1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to POSITION REQUEST with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key. 2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option. 3. Press the ENTR key. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to send the Position Request Call. 5. The radio will show the WAITING FOR ACK screen while waiting for the acknowledgement from the called radio. And will show the ACKNOWLEDGED screen after the called radio responds.
6. After the called radio acknowledges the call, use the Down soft key to view the called radios current position. 7. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Request mode and return the radio to the Call Menu. NOTE Your radio will send the Position Request and there will be one (1) of three (3) possible responses: Q You will receive the position. Q You will receive a no position data response, meaning the station you queried is not connected to a GPS device and cannot send its position. Q You will receive a no reply response, meaning the operator of that station has chosen not to reply to your request. If You Receive A Position: The requested position with the station name and MMSI will show on your screen. Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode after you have noted the station’s position. NOTE If the radio is connected properly to your chartplotter, you will see the requested position of the other vessel indicated on the display. continuedWhen you went through the DSC set-up process, you set a position request reply type. (See page 42 to change your setting.) Depending on the setting you chose, when a Position Request message is received, your radio will enter either:Q The Auto Reply mode.Q The Manual Reply mode. When The Radio Is In Auto Reply Mode: A position request will sound the Position Request alarm and show the name of the requesting station on the LCD. Your radio will automatically respond. It will send your position, if you have a GPS device connected to your radio, or NO POS. DATA (no position data), if you do not have a GPS device connected. Press any button to silence the alarm and exit the display. When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode: A position request message will sound the Position Request alarm and show the name of the requesting station. You can choose to: Q Reply and send your position. Q Exit without sending your position. If You Choose to Reply with Your Position: 1. Press the ENTR soft key. If You Choose Not to Reply with Your Position: 2. Press the EXIT soft key.
Position Send uses your connected GPS in similar fashion to the Position Request function, except that you initiate the activity to let another station know where you are. To Send A Position Send Message: 1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to POSITION SEND with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/ Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key. 2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option. 3. Press the ENTR key. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to send the Position SEND Call. 5. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Send mode and return the radio to the Call Menu. When another station sends you its position in Position Send mode, the Individual Alarm will sound and the station’s name and position will be shown on the LCD. Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode.
Call Waiting functions similarly to the Caller ID function on your telephone. It will capture the caller’s MMSI identication number and any other data included in a DSC message.NOTE Each Call Log memory can hold up to 20 messages. Once the memory becomes full, each new call will erase the oldest call information on a rst-in, rst-out basis.NOTE The Envelope Icon will be displayed when calls are received and placed into any of the call logs.Q The envelope Icon will be shown closed to indicate unread messages.Q The envelope Icon will be shown open to indicate that all messages have been read. To Review Call Log Messages Received While In DSC Standby Mode:1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to CALL WAITING with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key.2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight DISTRESS LOG or RECEIVED CALLS logs.3. Press the ENTR key.4. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight a log entry.5. Press the ENTR key to view the log entry.6. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Send mode and return the radio to the DSC CALL LOGS Menu.To Delete Call Log Information:1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to CALL WAITING with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key.2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight DELETE CALL LOGS.$OO0HVVDJHV9LHZHGTo Delete Call Log Information continued: 3. Press the ENTR key. 4. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight DISTRESS or RECEIVED CALLS log entry.5. Press the ENTR key and conrm delete by pressing the ENTR key.6. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Send mode and return the radio to the DELETE CALL LOGS Menu.7HVW&DOOThe Test Call feature allows the user to conrm that the radio is fully operational and that the DSC call functions are working properly. 1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to TEST CALL with the UP/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key. 2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option. 3. Press the ENTR key. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to send the Test Call. 5. The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected. 6. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Test Call mode and return the radio to the Call Menu.$ODUP,QAllows connection to the alarm output of your chart plotter to alert you when an arrival, off-course, etc.alarm has been activated. 1. Connect the Blue wire on the back panel wire harness to the Alarm Output of your plotter (see the operators manual of your plotter for connection and use details). 2. When your plotter outputs the alarm signal (the plotter grounds the alarm output), your CobraMarine radio will activate the Alarm screen and sound a loud alarm tone. 3. Pressing any key on your CobraMarine radio will silence the alarm.
6SHFLÀFDWLRQVSpecications Number of Channels All U.S.A., Canadian, and International 10 NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max. Input Voltage 13.8 VDC Current Drain: Stand-by 20 mA Receive 200 mA Transmit 5A @ High power 1A @ Low Temperature Range -20˚ C to 55˚ C Unit Dimensions 6.25” x 3.0” x 6” (15.9 cm x 5.7 cm x 18 cm) Unit Weight 2 lbs., 12.0 oz. (1100 g) Frequency Range 156.050 to 163.275 MHz Receiver Type Double Conversion Super-Heterodyne Sensitivity: 20 dB Quieting 0.35 uV 12 dB Sinad 0.30 uV AF Output 2.5 Watts @ 8 Ohms 7UDQVPLWWHU Frequency Range: TX 156.025 to 157.425 MHz RF Output Power 1 and 25 Watts Spurious Emissions -60 dB High -55 dB Low Microphone Type Electret Frequency Stability +/-10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dBNo display on LCD when radio is turned OnImproper power connectionInsure power connections are proper and secureWill transmit at one (1) watt, but not at 25 wattsSelected channel is limited to one (1) wattSwitch to another channelWill not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive onlySwitch to another channelNo sound from speaker Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deepReadjust volume and squelchNo answer to calls Out of range of other stationSignal is blocked by terrainSwitch to high power (25 watts) or move closerMove until you have a “line-of-sight” to the other station7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s)Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition.Q Keep the radio clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Rinse with fresh water. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen.Q If the radio is exposed to salt water, rinse it in fresh water at least once a day to prevent build-up of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation.Troubleshooting
9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWVVHF Marine Channel Assignments Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are denite differences (see table on the following pages). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose. The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U.S.A. Channel Map.Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety).Channel 9 General-purpose (non-emergency) calling by non-commercial vessels. Recreational boaters are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16.Channel 6 Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft.Channel 22A To talk to the Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard (non-emergency) after making contact on Channel 16.1RQ&RPPHUFLDOChannels 68*, 69, 71, 72, 78A, 79A*, 80A* Working channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs of the vessel, such as shing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.&RPPHUFLDOChannels 1A, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18A, 19A, 63A, 67, 72, 79A, 80A, 88A* Working channels for working ships only. Messages must be about business or needs of the ship. Use Channels 8, 67, 72 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages. &KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV(QJOLVK      $VLJQDFLRQHVGHFDQDOHV(VSDxROAsignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima Existen tres (3) juegos de canales VHF para uso marítimo en los EE.UU., Canadá y el resto del mundo (internacional). La mayoría de los canales coinciden en los tres (3) mapas, pero sin duda existen diferencias (consulte las tablas en las páginas siguientes). El radio incorpora los tres (3) mapas y funcionará correctamente en cualquiera de las tres áreas. A continuación presentamos en forma resumida las asignaciones de canales del Mapa de canales para EE.UU. $X[LOLRVHJXULGDG\OODPDGDVCanal 16 Para ser oídos por otra estación (llamadas) o en casos de emergencia (auxilio y seguridad)./ODPDGDVCanal 9 Llamadas de carácter general (excepto casos de emergencia) para embarcaciones no comerciales. Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulación de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canal para reducir la congestión del canal 16.6HJXULGDGHQWUHHPEDUFDFLRQHVCanal 6 Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de búsqueda y rescate enviados a barcos y aviones de la guardia costera.Canal 22A Para hablar con las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses (excepto casos de emergencia) tras haber establecido contacto por el canal 16. 1RFRPHUFLDOHVCanales 68*, 69, 71, 72, 78A, 79A*, 80A* Canales activos para pequeñas embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones, como por ejemplo, informes de pesca, atraques y agrupamientos. Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones.&RPHUFLDOHVCanales 1A, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18A, 19A, 63A, 67, 72, 79A, 80A, 88A* Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcación. Use los canales 8, 67, 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones.
9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV6HD7RZ$XWRPDWHG5DGLR&KHFN$5&Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84* Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area (see seatow.com/arc). Conduct a radio check as you normally would. Upon releasing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting you hear how you sound.Channels 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*, 79, 80, 81, 82 Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. Messages must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships. Channels 13, 67 Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation, including passing or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.0DULWLPH&RQWUROChannel 17 For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments. Messages must be about regulation and control, boating activities, or assistance.Channel 70 This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel.Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these channels.NOTE * These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them.&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV(QJOLVK      $VLJQDFLRQHVGHFDQDOHV(VSDxRO6HD7RZ&RQWUROGHUDGLRDXWRPDWL]DGR$5&Canales 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84* Sintonice su radio en el canal correcto para su área (ver seatow.com/arc). Llevar a cabo una comprobación de la radio como lo haría normalmente. Al soltar el micrófono el sistema se volverá a reproducir la transmisión que le permite escuchar cómo suena.Canales 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*, 79, 80, 81, 82 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de áreas portuarias, esclusas o canales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales, movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones. Canales 13, 67 Estos canales están disponibles para todas las embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberánestar relacionados con la navegación, incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otrasembarcaciones. Éstos también son los principales canales activos para la mayoría de las esclusas y puentes levadizos. Usted deberá transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como máximo.&RQWUROPDUtWLPRCanal 17 Para comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con regulación y control, asistencia o actividades de navegación./ODPDGDVVHOHFWLYDVGLJLWDOHVCanal 70 Este canal está reservado para solicitudes de auxilio, seguridad y llamadas de carácter general que usen solamente técnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales. Las comunicaciones verbales están prohibidas; el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal.0HWHRURORJtDCanales Wx 1 a 10 Canales de recepción únicamente para difusión de información meteorológica NOAA y canadiense. Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales.NOTA * El uso de estos canales está dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista, en ciertas partes del país o para ciertos tipos de usuario solamente. Consulte las normas de la FCC o a un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos.
9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV • • 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • 156.050 156.050 Port Operations and Commercial, Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS in selected areas VTS en áreas selectas • • 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • • 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones • 156.200 156.200 West Coast (Coast Guard Only); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) Costa oriental (pesca comercial) • 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones • • 156.250 156.250 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas • • • 156.300 156.300 Intership Safety Seguridad entre embarcaciones • 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones • • 156.350 156.350 Commercial Comerciales • • • 156.400 156.400 Commercial (Intership Only) Comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente) • • • 156.450 156.450 Boater Calling Channel, Canal de llamada de la tripulación, Non-Commercial (Recreational) no comercial (recreativo) • • • 156.500 156.500 Commercial Comerciales • • • 156.550 156.550 Commercial, VTS in selected areas Comercial; VTS en áreas selectas • • • 156.600 156.600 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas • • • 156.650 156.650 1 watt USA Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-Bridge). In U.S. waters, large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel. • • • 156.700 156.700 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas • Rx Only 156.750 Environmental (Receive Only). Medioambiental (recepción solamente). Usado por radiobalizas de localización de siniestros (EPIRB) clase C • 156.750 156.750 1 watt CANADA Canada (EPIRB Buoys Only); International Canadá (boyas de EPIRB solamente); (On-Board Communication) Internacional (comunicación de a bordo)&KDQQHO8VH(QJOLVK8VRGHFDQDOHV(VSDxRO1XPEHU3RZHU/LPLWV1 vatio EE.UU. y Canadá Seguridad marítima entre embarcaciones (de puente de mando a puente de mando). En aguas estadounidenses, las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal86$ ,QW·O &DQDGD 7UDQVPLW1 vatio Canadá
9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV • • • 156.800 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling Llamadas, seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional • • • 156.850 156.850 1 watt CANADA Search and Rescue Búsqueda y rescate • 156.900 161.500 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 156.900 156.900 Commercial Comerciales • 156.950 161.550 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 156.950 156.950 Commercial Comerciales • • • 157.000 161.600 1 watt CAN Canada (Coast Guard Only); International Canadá (guardia costera solamente); (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Internacional (operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones) • 157.000 157.000 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias • 157.050 161.650 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 157.050 157.050 U.S. (Government Only); EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canada (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) • RX only 161.650 Coast Guard Only – Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones Meteorológicas • 157.100 161.700 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 157.100 157.100 U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Enlace entre las guardias costeras Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that y canadienses, y difusión de información sobre are announced on Channel 16 seguridad marítima anunciada por el canal 16 • • 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • 157.150 157.150 Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas • RX Only 161.750 Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas • • • 157.200 161.800 Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • • 157.250 161.850 Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • RX only 161.850 Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB) service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS Canadá8VRGHFDQDOHV(VSDxRO1XPEHU86$ ,QW·O &DQDGD 7UDQVPLW1 vatio Canadá y Internac1 vatio Canadá3RZHU/LPLWV1 vatio Canadá
9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV • • • 157.300 161.900 Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • • 157.350 161.950 Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • • 157.400 162.000 Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • RX only 162.000 Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB) service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS Canadá • • 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • 156.075 156.075 U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only); West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) • 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • 156.125 156.125 West Coast (Coast Guard Only); Costa occidental (guardia costera East Coast (Commercial Fishing) solamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial) • 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 156.175 156.175 Port Operations and Commercial, Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS in selected areas VTS en áreas selectas • • 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • 156.225 156.225 U.S. (Government Only); EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales Canada (Commercial Fishing) solamente); Canadá (pesca comercial) • 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 156.275 156.275 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias • 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 156.325 156.325 1 watt CAN Port Operations Operaciones portuarias &KDQQHO8VH(QJOLVK8VRGHFDQDOHV(VSDxRO1XPEHU3RZHU/LPLWV86$ ,QW·O &DQDGD 7UDQVPLW EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canadá (guardia costera solamente); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial) 1 vatio Canadá
9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV • • • 156.375 156.375 1 watt USA • • • 156.425 156.425 Non-Commercial (Recreational) No comercial (recreativo) • • • 156.475 156.475 U.S. (Non-Commercial, Recreational); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) • • • RX only 156.525 Digital Selective Calling Llamadas selectivas digitales (las comunicaciones (Voice communications not allowed) verbales están prohibidas). • • • 156.575 156.575 1 watt USA U.S. and Canada (Non-Commercial, Recreational); EE.UU. y Canadá (no comercial, recreativo); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Internacional (operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones). • • • 156.625 156.625 Non-Commercial (Intership Only) No comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente). • • • 156.675 156.675 U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pesca Fishing Only); International (Intership, comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones Port Operations, Ship Movement) entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones). • • • 156.725 156.725 U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pesca Fishing Only); International (Intership, comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones Port Operations, Ship Movement) entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones). • • • 156.775 156.775 1 watt Port Operations (Intership Only) Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente). • • • 156.825 156.825 1 watt Port Operations (Intership Only) Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente). • • • 156.875 156.875 1 watt USA Port Operations (Intership only). Restricted to Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones communications with pilots for movement and solamente). Restringido a comunicaciones con docking of ships. pilotos para el movimiento y atraque de embarcaciones. • 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo). • • 156.925 156.925 Non-Commercial (Recreational) No comercial (recreativo). • 156.975 161.575 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones.&KDQQHO8VH(QJOLVK8VRGHFDQDOHV(VSDxRO1XPEHU3RZHU/LPLWV86$ ,QW·O &DQDGD 7UDQVPLW EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canadá (guardia costera solamente); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial) 1 vatio Canadá1 vatio EE.UU1 vatio1 vatio1 vatio EE.UUInternship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-Bridge). In U.S. waters, large vessels maintain a listening watch on thias channel. Seguridad marítima entre embarcaciones (de puente de mando a puente de mando). En aguas estadounidenses, las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal.
9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV • • 156.975 156.975 Commercial (Also Non-Comercial Comercial (en los Grandes only in Great Lakes) Lagos también no comercial) • 157.025 161.625 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 157.025 157.025 Commercial (Also Non-Commercial Comercial (en los Grandes only in Great Lakes) Lagos también no comercial) • 157.075 161.675 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 157.075 157.075 U.S. (Government Only); Canada EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) • 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • 157.125 157.125 U.S. (Government Only); Canada EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) • 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacione • • 157.175 157.175 U.S. (Government Only); Canada EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) • RX only 161.775 Coast Guard Only – Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones Meteorológicas • • • 157.225 161.825 Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones • • • 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • • • 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • • • 157.375 157.375 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) • • • 157.425 157.425 Public Correspondence (Ship to Coast). Correspondencia pública (entre embarcación y costa). In U.S. only within 75 miles of Canadian Border. En los EE.UU., solamente dentro de los casi 121 kilómetros (75 millas) de la frontera canadiense • 157.425 157.425 Commercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente8VRGHFDQDOHV(VSDxRO1XPEHU86$ ,QW·O &DQDGD 7UDQVPLW3RZHU/LPLWV
$VVLJQPHQWV9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWVNOTE Many of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit and receive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation. The rest of the plain-numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions. When in simplex operation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on page A3).NOTE All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international regulations and those of the FCC (U.S.A.) and Industry Canada (Canada). They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex. NOTA Muchos de los canales de números simples, como 01, 02 y 03, transmiten y reciben en diferentes frecuencias. A esto se le llama operación dúplex. El resto de los canales de números simples y todos los canales A, como 01A, 03A y 04A, transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia, a la que se le llama operación simple (simplex). Su radio se ajusta automáticamente a estas condiciones. Cuando esté en operación simple, el icono A aparecerá en la pantalla de cristal líquido (vea la ilustración de la página A3).NOTA Todos los canales vienen programados previamente de fábrica conforme a los reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC (EE. UU) e Industry Canada (Canadá). No pueden ser alterados por el usuario, así como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operación entre simple y dúplex.Weather Channel Assignments $VLJQDFLRQHVGHFDQDOHVPHWHRUROyJLFRV 5;)UHTXHQF\0+]1XPEHU 162.550 NOAA 162.400 NOAA 162.475 NOAA 162.425 NOAA 162.450 NOAA 162.500 NOAA 162.525 NOAA 161.650 Canada 161.775 Canada 163.275 NOAA9+)0DULQH&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV(QJOLVK$VLJQDFLyQGHFDQDOHVGH9+)SDUDUDGLRFRPXQLFDFLyQPDUtWLPD(VSDxRO
Limited 3-Year Warranty Cobra® Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the rst consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra® will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra® Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of rst consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra®’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:1. To any product damaged by accident.2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra® shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.:RUOG&LW\7LPH=RQHVWorld City Time Zones In order to set correct local time as compared to different World City Time Zones, enter the hour “offset” as listed below. The correct local time appears on the VHF for Cities all over the world. See page 43 for setup information./RQJLWXGLQDO=RQH 2IIVHW &LW\ E172.50 to W172.50 -12 IDLW (International Date Line West) W172.50 to W157.50 -11 Nome W157.50 to W142.50 -10 Honolulu W142.50 to W127.50 -9 Yukon STD W127.50 to W112.50 -8 Los Angeles STD W112.50 to W097.50 -7 Denver STD W097.50 to W082.50 -6 Chicago STD W082.50 to W067.50 -5 New York STD W067.50 to W052.50 -4 Caracas W052.50 to W037.50 -3 Rio de Janeiro W037.50 to W022.50 -2 Fernando de Noronha W022.50 to W007.50 -1 Azores Islands W007.50 to E007.50 GMT +0 London E007.50 to E022.50 +1 Rome E022.50 to E037.50 +2 Cairo E037.50 to E052.50 +3 Moscow E052.50 to E067.50 +4 Abu Dhabi E067.50 to E082.50 +5 Maldives E082.50 to E097.50 +6 Dhuburi E097.50 to E112.50 +7 Bangkok E112.50 to E127.50 +8 Hong Kong E127.50 to E142.50 +9 Tokyo E142.50 to E157.50 +10 Sydney E157.50 to E172.50 +11 Solomon Islands E172.50 to W172.50 +12 Auckland
&XVWRPHU6HUYLFH)OXVK0RXQW7HPSODWH3ODQWLOODSDUDPRQWDMHHPSRWUDGR&XVWRPHU6HUYLFHUse the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the at surface. CAUTION Before cutting, be sure the area behind the at surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process.Use la plantilla suministrada para marcar y cortar el agujero en la supercie plana. PRECAUCIÓN Antes de cortar, compruebe que no haya instrumentos o cables en el área detrás de la supercie plana, que puedan resultar dañados durante el proceso.Product Service ,I\RXKDYHDQ\TXHVWLRQVDERXWRSHUDWLRQRULQVWDOOLQJ\RXUQHZ&REUD0DULQH9+)SURGXFWRULI\RXDUHPLVVLQJSDUWV«Please call Cobra rst! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra rst before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned:1. For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.2. Send the entire product.3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned.4. Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.6. If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge.If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.
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