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Our Thanks to you and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio.
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Properly used, this Cobra product will give you
many years of reliable service.
Owner’s Manual
How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works
This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat. It gives you 2-way
vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily for safety
and secondarily for navigation
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F80 Cover.qxp:QXP-1058736909.qxp 12/29/06 9:35 AM Page A2 Transceiver Controls, Indicators and Connections Product Features Introduction Introduction Product Features � Dual Power HI/LO Memory Scan Speaker Backlit Local Rewind LCD Selectable to 1 or 25 watts output power Lets you scan through all selected Mode Button Screen Button for near or distant calling. memory channels to find conversations Squelch in progress. Knob USA/International/Canada Channels Tri-Watch Power Allows operation on a
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F80 Cover.qxp:QXP-1058736909.qxp 12/29/06 9:36 AM Page A3 Microphone/Speaker and Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Product Features (continued) Display) Screen Introduction Introduction Product Features Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen � � Weather Waterproof NMEA Port for GPS, Chartplotter and Alert LOCAL ON Call Log Icon DSC Interfacing Radio SAME Alert Icons Submersible to 3.28 ft (1 m) of water Icon Sensitivity for 30 minutes — meets JIS7 The NMEA “IN” input in this radio will Icon Ac
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 1 Table Of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Transceiver Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 2 Important Safety Information Introduction Important Safety Information � Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING a
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 3 Important Safety Information Introduction The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio. WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 4 Recommendations for Marine Communication Introduction NOTICE AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity. Doing so will damage the transceiver. DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver. Improper reconnection with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver. POSITIO
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 5 FCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information � CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. It requires 13.8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of one (1) or 25 watts. The radio i
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols User Responsibility and Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land, including when your boat is on its trailer. NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 7 Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols Limits on Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time. If you do not get a reply, wait at least two (2) minutes before calling again. After three (3) calling periods, wait at least 15 minutes before calling again. Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel, change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 8 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond: Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair (station license number call sign).” Vagabond: “Corsair, this is Vagabond. Over.” Corsair: “Vagabond go to working Channel 68. Over.” Both parties switch over to the agreed upon working channel.... Corsair: “Vagabond I need to talk to you about... Over.” Vagabond: “Corsair in answer
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 9 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) VHF Marine Radio Protocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) � An MMSI is a nine (9) digit number used on a marine radio capable of using digital selective calling (DSC). It is used to selectively call other vessels or shore stations and is similar to a telephone number. For your CobraMarine radio to operate in the DSC mode, you must enter your Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) num
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 10 Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls � Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations. Calls can be made — for a fee — between your radio and telephones on land, sea and in the air. See pages 14 through 23 for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels. If you plan to use these services, consid
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 11 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure � The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving, and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control. The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls, and coord
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 12 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one (1) of these signals priority over any other messages. ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency. If you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by your radio. If it is not answered, YOU should
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 13 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [or “IL 1234 AB”], repeated three (3) times. “Mayday Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)” “Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 miles” “Struck submerged object and flooding — need pump and tow” “Four adults, three children aboard — no one injured” “Estimate we will remain afloat one-half
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 14 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF 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 definite differences (see table on pages 16-23). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever are
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 15 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88* For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations. Port Operations Channels 1A* , 5A* , 12* , 14* , 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A* , 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*, 79, 80, 81, 82 Used for directin
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 16 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits 01 156.050 160.650 �� 01A 156.050 156.050 � 02 �� 156.100 160.700 03 �� 156.150 160.750 03A � 156.150 156.150 04 � 156.200 160.800 04A � 156.200 156.200 05 � 156.250 160.850 05A �� 156.250 156.250 06 �� � 156.300 156.300 07 � 156.350 160.950 07A �� 156.350 156.350 08 �� � 156.400 156.400 09 ��
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F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 17 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Use 01 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 01A Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas 02 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 03 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 03A Government Only (Unauthorized) 04 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement 04A West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) 0
