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.
For more information or to  order any of our products,  please visit our website:www.cobra.comPLFUR7$/.0RELOH*361DYLJDWLRQ6\VWHPV+LJK*HDU7KH&REUDOLQHRITXDOLW\Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

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