Cobra Electronics MRF80 MARINE RADIO User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation MARINE RADIO

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60 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)SetupTo Enter a Group MMSI Number:1. Enter the Setup menu and scroll to GRP MMSI menu.2. Press the Enter button. A blinking cursor displays at thefirst digit under GRP MMSI ID ENTRY. The leading zero(0) will be entered automatically.3. Turn the Channel knob or press microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons to scroll through the number list to thedigit of the Group MMSI number being entered.4. Press the Enter button to select the digit.5. Press the Channel Preset buttons to move within thefield.6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until all nine (9) digits of theGroup MMSI number are entered.7. Press the Enter button when all digits are listed.8. Check that the number is entered correctly.9. Press the Enter button to return to the Setup menu.Position Request Reply TypeDSC radios with GPS send the position of a vessel toanother station. This is useful for rendezvous and rescuesituations.Determine if the radio should automatically respond to allPosition Requests received or if it should provide a PositionRequest alert and that can be manually selected and thenprovide a response.To Set the Position Request Reply Type:1. Enter the Setup menu and scroll to POS RPLY menu.2. Press the Enter button and observe the current setting —AUTO or MANUAL.3. Move the selection arrow to change the setting.4. Press the Enter button to select the setting.5. When the changes are complete, exit the POS RPLYmenu and return to the Setup menu.Operating Your  RadioGRP MMSI MenuGRP MMSI ID EntryPOS RPLY MenuPosition Reply Setting8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:08 PM  Page 60
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features61Individual DirectoryDSC can be used  to call another vessel or station directly.This allows the user to make a call to a specific vessel thatcould be monitoring any channel. An alarm will sound onthe receiving radio to make that station aware of yourindividual call. Up to 20 names and associated MMSInumbers may be stored in the radio for quick access. To Enter or Edit Names or MMSI Numbers in the IndividualDirectory:1. Enter the Setup menu and scroll to INDV DIR menu.2. Press Enter to enter the individual directory.3. Name and MMSI contents of the current location showson the display4. Press Enter to start entering Name data.5. Rotate the Select button or the microphone up/downbuttons to select alpha or numeric characters.6. Press F1 or F2 function buttons to advance to the nextcharacter.7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the complete Name entry hasbeen made.8. Press the Enter button to enter characters in the MMSIfield.9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the complete MMSI entry hasbeen made.10. Press the Enter button to accept the entry.11. When the changes are complete, exit the INDV DIRmenu and return to the Setup menu.Digital Select Calling (DSC)SetupOperating Your  RadioINDV DIR MenuName Select MenuIndividual Directory Entry8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:08 PM  Page 61
62 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)SetupDigital Select Calling (DSC) Operation •The Send menu displays when the Distress button ispressed. NOTEThis radio follows Class-D DSC protocol with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver.Sending Distress CallsSending and receiving distress calls and acknowledgementson Channel 70 can be a lifesaver for mariners.NOTEThe DSC call:■  Sounds the distress alarm at all receiving stations.■  Informs receiving stations of the sender’s identity(MMSI).■  Informs receiving stations of the nature of theemergency.■  Informs receiving stations of sending positionwhen a GPS device is connected or a position ismanually entered.DSC operation does not provide receiving stations withinformation like number of persons aboard or injuries. Thisspecific information must be communicated by voice onChannel 16 to the station that acknowledges a DSC Distresscall.To Send a DSC Distress Call:1. From Standby mode, lift the spring-loaded red door onthe transceiver and press the Distress button. TheDistress menu displays with an arrow pointing to SEND.Operating Your  RadioDistress Button8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:08 PM  Page 62
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features63Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationThere are three (3) choices:■Send a distress call automatically, with your position, ifyou are connected to a GPS. Or send the call, withoutyour position, if not connected to a GPS.■Include a Nature of Distress message with the distresscall.■Abort the distress call process and return to Standbymode.2. Choose one of the following:Send an Automatic Distress Call:Press and hold the Distress button.Include a Nature of Distress Message with Distress Call:a. Turn the Channel knob or press the microphoneChannel Up/Down buttons to move the arrow toMANUAL.b. Press the Enter button to access the position entryscreen.c. Turn the Channel knob or press the microphoneChannel Up/Down buttons to manually select from thelist of pre-programmed Nature of Distress calls —UNDESIGN, FIRE, FLOODING, MORE..., COLLISION.d. Press the Enter button to select the message.e. Press and hold the Distress button when prompted.Abort the Distress Call Process:If the Distress button is pressed by mistake or todiscontinue resending an automatic distress message:a. Turn the Channel knob or press the microphoneChannel Up/Down buttons to move the arrow to EXIT.b. Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode.NOTEYou may also press the ESC (escape) key to return tothe Standby mode.Operating Your  RadioDistress ButtonDistress SendNature of DistressDistress Quick SelectDistress Call WaitingDistress Exit8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:08 PM  Page 63
64 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationThe Distress alarm sounds to confirm that the message istransmitted. At the end of the transmission, the radiomaintains a watch on Channel 16 and Channel 70 for anacknowledgement. Press any button to turn Off the alarmand return to Standby mode.■  If an acknowledgement is received, the Distress alarmsounds again and the responding party’s MMSI numberdisplays on the LCD.■  If no acknowledgement is received, the radio resendsthe message at approximately five (5) minute intervalsuntil an acknowledgement is received or the Distresscall is aborted.Receiving Distress CallsWhen a vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call, theradio receives the call, sounds the Distress alarm, andswitches to Channel 16. All DSC calls that are received willsound one (1) alert alarm. See pages 35-36 for descriptionsof 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 and return toStandby mode on Channel 16.2. Read and write down the distress information thatdisplays on the LCD (position data may or may not beshown); then determine whether to answer the call.3. Respond, if appropriate, by pressing and holding the Talkbutton to transmit on Channel 16.4. The received information is placed into the Call Log. Seepage 77 for more information on viewing the Call Log.5. If MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identify) matches acontact from the Individual Directory entry stored in yourradio, the name identification displays and the alarmsounds to identify the Name of the matching MMSImember.6. Press ESC after viewing the display to return to normalStandby mode.NOTEThe radio automatically switches to Channel 16 uponOperating Your  RadioDistress Call MMSIDirectory MatchDistress Call Received8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:08 PM  Page 64
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features65Digital Select Calling (DSC)Operationreceiving a DSC Distress call and the alarm will soundfor approximately two (2) minutes. Press any buttonto clear the Distress alarm instantly.Regarding Distress Relay CallsThis radio cannot send Distress Relay calls. Only large shipsand shore stations, with specially equipped radios, can sendDistress Relay calls.Receiving Distress Relay CallsThis radio does respond to a Distress Relay call just as itresponds to a Distress call.Sending an All Ships CallUse the DSC All Ships call for the same urgency and safetypurposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well assending Routine messages to all stations at once. The DSCAll Ships call reaches all stations in radio range. Use theDSC All Ships call for urgent, but not life-threateningsituations or to broadcast a safety warning to all vessels inthe area. Use the DSC All Ships call judiciously for Routinecalls.To Send an All Ships Call:1. In Standby mode, select a channel to communicate aroutine call. The radio uses Channel 16 for urgent andsafety calls.2. Press the Call/Setup button to enter the Call Setupmenu.3. Scroll to type of call. The display shows: URGENCY,SAFETY, ROUTINE or EXIT. Select the type of call.4. Press the Enter button to send a message.NOTEThe radio display requires confirmation beforesending Urgency and Safety calls.Operating Your  RadioAll Ships Call MenuAll Ships Call SelectAll Ships Call Send8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 65
66 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)Operation5. Depending on the type of message selected, the radioautomatically switches to a voice channel.a. After Urgency and Safety calls, the radio switches toChannel 16. Once on channel, press the Talk button tosend the Urgency or Safety voice message.b. After a Routine call, the radio switches to the channelselected in step 1. Once on channel, press the Talkbutton to send the Routine voice message.DSC equipped radios that receive a DSC All Ships callmessage are automatically switched to the channel selectedby the sender to hear a voice message.To return to Standby mode, without sending a message,scroll to EXIT and press the Enter button.Receiving an All Ships CallAll Ships calls received from stations within range of theradio sound the Distress alarm and switch the radio toChannel 16.When an All Ships Call is Heard:1. Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return toStandby mode.2. Read and write down the MMSI information of the vesselsending the call as well as the date and time of the call.3. Listen to the incoming voice message on the channel theradio selects for the incoming All Ships call.Operating Your  RadioAll Ships Call MMSIDirectory Match8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 66
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features67Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationSending a Geographical CallThis radio does not send Geographical calls. Only largeships and shore stations with specially equipped radios sendGeographical calls.Receiving a Geographical CallGeographical calls are transmitted by specially equippedradios to all stations in a particular area to alert only thosestations of the call and not stations in unaffectedgeographical areas. When in an area to which aGeographical call is made, the radio sounds thegeographical alarm and switches to the channel chosen bythe transmitting station.When a Geographical Call Sounds:1. Press any button to turn Off the alarm.2. Read and write down the MMSI information of the vesselsending the call as well as the date and time of the call.3. Listen to the incoming voice message on the channel theradio selects for the incoming Geographical call.4. Place call information in Call Log.5. Press one (1) of the following buttons to switch from theGeographical call received to the Standby mode: Channel16/9 button or ESC button.Operating Your  RadioGeographical Call Received8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 67
68 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationSending an Individual CallUse the DSC Individual call feature to requestcommunication with one (1) exclusive station. The DSCIndividual call does not alert all other stations within range.To Send an Individual Call:1. In Standby mode, select a channel to communicate a call.2. Press the Call/Setup button to enter the Call Setupmenu.3. Press the Enter button to enter to the INDIV selectDirectory.4. Scroll to Select from Routine, Urgency or Safety as thetype of call to send.5. Press Enter button to advance to Director or Manualselection. Scroll to select either method to send call.Press Enter button again.6. Turn the Channel knob or press the Channel Presetbuttons to select a name to call from the directory.7. Press the Enter button to send the message or return toStandby mode if EXIT was chosen.■  If the radio called sends back an automatic DSCresponse “able to comply,” the individual alarm willsound. Wait for a voice message from the calledstation.■  If the radio called does not send an “able to comply”response, the radio waits eight seconds and resendsthe message. ■  If an “unable to comply” response or no reply isreceived, the radio display asks to resend the messageor exit the menu.At the Unavailable menu, select SEND or EXIT with theEnter button. ■  If SEND is selected, the radio restarts the individual call.■  If EXIT is selected, the individual location on the Callmenu displays.Operating Your  RadioINDV DIR MenuIndividual DirectorySelect NameSend/ExitIndividual WaitingCall TypeMenu Select8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 68
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features69Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationReceiving an Individual CallWhen another station makes an Individual call to the radio:■  The Individual alarm sounds. ■  The caller is identified on the LCD.■  The radio switches to the channel selected by the caller.■  Call information is placed in the Call Log.To Receive an Individual Call:Press the Talk button and greet the caller.Sending a Group CallSending a Group call is like sending an Individual call, butthe group MMSI information is used and the resend andDSC responses do not apply.See section 4 for creating andentering a group MMSI.To Send a Group Call:1. In Standby mode, press the Call/Setup button to enterthe Group call menu.2. Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone channelUP/DOWN buttons to scroll to Group.3. Press the Enter button to move to the channel selectmenu.4. Turn the Channel knob or press the microphone channelUP/DOWN buttons to select a channel to communicatethe call.5. Press the Enter button to send the message.■  All radios switch to the channel selected in step 1.Press and hold the Talk button to send a voice messageto everyone in the group.■  Anyone in the group can transmit on the channel.Operating Your  RadioCaller IdentifiedGRP MMSI MenuGroup CallingSend/ExitGroup Waiting8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 69
70 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationReceiving a Group CallWhen another station makes a Group call to the radio, theIndividual alarm sounds, the caller is identified on the LCD,call information is placed in the Call Log, and the radio isswitched to the channel selected by the caller, similar to anIndividual 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.Sending a Position RequestPosition Request mode enables a DSC radio to obtain theposition (latitude and longitude) of a station that has a GPSdevice connected to the DSC radio at that station. In mostcases, a reply will be forthcoming. If for some reason, yourrequest is not acknowledged in five (5) minutes, the userwill be prompted to Resend the request or exit the menu.To Request the Position of Another Station:1. In Standby mode, select a channel on which you want tocommunicate.2. Press the Enter button to enter the Call Setup menu.3. Scroll to POS RQST on the menu.4. Press the Enter button to enter the POS RQST menu. Thiswill link you to the Individual Directory for you to make aposition request to one of your prior programmedIndividual Directory members.5. Scroll to the name of the station whose position you wantto request.6. Press the Enter button.Your radio will send the Position Request and there will beone (1) of three (3) possible responses:■  You will receive the position.■  You will receive a no position data response, meaningthe station you queried is not connected to a GPSdevice and cannot send its position.■  You will receive a no reply response, meaning theoperator of that station has chosen not to reply to yourrequest.Operating Your  RadioCaller IdentifiedIndividual DirectoryPOS RQST MenuStandby ModePosition Request8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 70
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features71Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationIf You Receive a Position:The requested position with the station name and MMSI willshow on your screen.Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode after youhave noted the station’s position.NOTEIf the MRF80 is connected properly to your Cobrachartplotter, you will see the requested position of theother vessel indicated on the display.Operating Your  RadioReceiving a Position8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 71
72 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationOperating Your  RadioReceiving a Position RequestWhen you went through the DSC Setup process, you set aposition request reply type. (See page 61 to change yoursetting.) Depending on the setting you chose, when aPosition Request message is received, your radio will entereither:■  The Auto Reply mode.■  The Manual Reply mode.When the Radio is in Auto Reply Mode: A position request will sound the Position Request alarmand show the name of the requesting station on the LCD.Your radio will automatically respond. It will send yourposition, if you have a GPS device connected to your radio,or NO POS. DATA (no position data), if you do not have aGPS 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 Requestalarm and show the name of the requesting station. You canchoose to:■  Reply and send your position.■  Exit without sending your position.If You Choose to Reply with Your Position:1. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons or press the Function (F1/F2) button toselect REPLY.2. Press the Call/Setup or Enter button to send yourposition.3. Press any button to return to Standby mode.If You Choose Not to Reply:1. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons or press the Function (F1/F2) button toselect EXIT.2. Press the Enter button to exit and return to Standbymode without sending your position.Position RequestPosition RequestReply/Exit8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:09 PM  Page 72
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features73Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationSending a Position SendPosition Send uses your connected GPS in similar fashionto the Position Request function, except that you initiate theactivity to let another station know where you are.To Send a Position Send Message:1. In Standby mode, select a channel on which you want tocommunicate.2. Press the Enter button to enter the Call Setup menu.3. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons or press the Function (F1/F2) button toscroll to POS SEND (position send).4. Press the Enter button to enter the Individual Directory.5. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons or press the Function (F1/F2) button toselect the vessel/station to which you want to send yourposition.6. Press the Enter button to send your position.After your position is sent, the LCD will show POS SEND(position send). You will have two (2) choices.■  Resend your position to the same station.■  Exit from Position Send mode.To Resend Your Position:1. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons or press the Function (F1/F2) button toselect SEND.2. Press the Enter button to resend your position.To Exit From the Position Send Mode:1. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons or press the Function (F1/F2) button toselect EXIT.2. Press the Enter button to return to the Call Setup menu.Receiving a Position SendWhen another station sends you its position in Position Sendmode, the Individual alarm will sound and the station’s nameand position will be shown on the LCD. Press any button toturn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode.Operating Your  RadioIndividual DirectoryTransmit PositionSend/ExitStandby ModePosition SendReceive Position Send8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:10 PM  Page 73
74 EnglishDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationOperating Your  RadioStandby Mode SignalIf you will be away from your radio or otherwise unable toanswer calls, you can put the radio into DSC Standby mode.When in DSC Standby mode, your radio will log all callsreceived into its Call Log memory and respondautomatically to individual calls with an UNATTENDEDmessage. You will then be able to retrieve those calls fromthe Call Log memory.NOTEThe Call Log memory can retain up to 20 calls. Seethe following section for information on Call Log.To Enter Standby Mode:1. From Standby mode, press the Enter button to enter theCall menu.2. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons or press the Function (F1/F2) button toselect STANDBY.3. Press the Enter button to enter DSC Standby mode.The radio will then remain in DSC Standby mode until youexit from that mode.To Exit DSC Standby Mode:From DSC Standby mode, press the Enter button to returnthe radio to Standby mode.Standby Select DSC Standby ModeStandby Mode8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:10 PM  Page 74
Operating Your  RadioNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Digital Select Calling (DSC)Operation75Call LogCall Waiting functions similarly to the Caller ID function onyour telephone. It will capture the caller’s MMSIidentification number and any other data included in a DSCmessage.NOTEThe Call Log memory can hold up to 20 messages.Once the memory becomes full, each new call will erasethe oldest call information on a first-in, first-out basis.To Review Call Log Messages Received While in DSCStandby Mode:1. From Standby mode, press the Call button to enter theCall menu.2. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons to scroll to CALL LOG menu.3. Press the Enter button to enter the Call Log.NOTEThe fourth line will show the type of message.4. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons to move from message to message inthe Call Log memory.5. Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode.To Clear Messages From The Call Log Memory:1. From Standby mode, press the Call button to enter theCall menu.2. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons to scroll to CALL LOG menu.3. Press the Enter button to enter the Call Log mode.4. Turn the Channel knob, or press the microphone ChannelUp/Down buttons to select the message you want todelete.5. Press and hold the Memory Scan/Memory Clear buttonfor one (1) second or more.Repeat steps 4 through 5 to delete additional messages.6. Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode.All Messages ViewedCall Log MenuUnread Messages8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:10 PM  Page 75
76 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionNo display on LCD whenradio is turned OnImproper powerconnectionEnsure power connectionsare proper and secureWill transmit at 1 watt, but not at 25 wattsSelected channel islimited to 1 wattSwitch to another channelWill not transmit Selected channel islimited to receive onlySwitch to another channelNo sound from speaker Volume level is too low orsquelch 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 stationDSC distress cannot be sentMMSI (DSC self-identification)number is not enteredEnter your MMSI numberMaintenance andTroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s)Operating Your  RadioMaintenance •Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in goodoperating condition.■  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.■  If the radio is exposed to salt water, rinse it in fresh water at least oncea day to prevent buildup of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation.Troubleshooting •8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:10 PM  Page 76
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features77Specifications •GeneralNumber of Channels All U.S.A., Canadian, and International NOAA Weather ChannelsChannel Spacing  25 kHzModulation 5 kHz Max.Input Voltage 13.8 VDCCurrent Drain:  Stand-by 100 mAReceive 500 mATransmit 5A @ High power     1A @ LowTemperature Range -4˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚C)Unit Dimensions 6.25" x 2.25" x 7.125" (15.9 cm x 5.7 cm x 18 cm) Unit Weight 2 lbs., 6.8 oz. (1100 g)ReceiverFrequency Range 156.050 to 163.275 MHzReceiver Type Double Conversion Super-HeterodyneSensitivity:  20 dB Quieting 0.35 uV12 dB Sinad 0.20 uVAdjacent Channel Selectivity -60 dBIntermodulation and Rejection -60 dBSpurious and Image Rejection -60 dBAF Output 4 Watts @ 8 OhmsTransmitterFrequency Range: TX 156.025 to 157.425 MHzRF Output Power 1 and 25 WattsSpurious Emissions -60 dB High -55 dB LowMicrophone Type  ElectretFrequency Stability +/-10 ppmFM Hum and Noise 40 dBOperating Your  Radio Specifications8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:10 PM  Page 77
78 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionLimited 3-Year Warranty  •For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio, and thecomponent parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first 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 Servicedepartment, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warrantyservice, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repairedor replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and youmay 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 fitness for aparticular 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/ordo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.Trademark Acknowledgement  •Cobra®, CobraMarine®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design areregistered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.Cobra Electronics Corporation™, CobraMarine™ and Rewind-Say-Again™ aretrademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.Warranty Warranty and Trademark8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:10 PM  Page 78
IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features79Product ServiceProduct Service •If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product, or if you are missing parts…Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sendingyour radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may beasked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish thefollowing to have the product serviced and returned:1.  For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a copy of asales 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 ParcelService (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service,Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois60707 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 ofwarranty,a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge orreplacement charge.If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.Customer Service8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:11 PM  Page 79
80 EnglishFlush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotradoCustomer ServiceUse the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface.NOTICE  Before cutting, be sure the area behind the flat surface is clear of anyinstruments or wires that might be damaged in the process.Use la plantilla suministrada para marcar y cortar el agujero en la superficie plana.PRECAUCIÓN  Antes de cortar, compruebe que no haya instrumentos o cables en el áreadetrás de la superficie plana, que puedan resultar dañados durante el proceso.8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8  11/3/06  4:11 PM  Page 80

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