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Owner’s Manual
VHF MARINE RADIO
MR F75
®
Nothing comes close to a Cobra English
Printed in China Part No. 480-086-P
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Our Thanks To You And Customer Assistance Introduction ™ Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio. ® Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. ™ 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 and operational purposes. With it, you can call for help, get informatio
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Transceiver Controls, Microphone/Speaker Indicators And Connections And Product Features Table Of Contents Introduction Introduction Introduction Backlit LCD Introduction Microphone/Speaker With Auxiliary Controls Screen Down Up Radio Status and • Our Thanks To You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Button Button Data Display Volume Volume Up Up/Down Buttons Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure • hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure ™ Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, limits established for it. please read these general precautions and warnings. WARNINGS Warning And Caution Statements Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) en
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Recommendations For Marine Communication FCC Information Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC LICENSING INFORMATION CAUTIONS • ™ CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communication AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. above 140°F (60°C). ™ This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16
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VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols User Responsibility And Operating Locations Limits On Calling All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time. regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The VHF frequencies If you do not get a reply, wait at least two (2) minutes before calling again. on your radio are reserved for mar
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Maritime Mobile Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Service Identity (MMSI) VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond: 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 Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair.” and is similar to a telephone number. Vagabond: “Corsair, thi
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Emergency Messages Radiotelephone Calls And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Marine Emergency Signals • The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are: Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on MAYDAY 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. The distress signal MAY
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Emergency Messages Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on. Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. For Example 2. Select VHF Channel 16. “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsa
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VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) • Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88* Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive Canada, and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are
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VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Use Number USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits 01 156.050 160.650 01 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) •• 01A 156.050 156.050 01A Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas • 02 •• 156.100 160.700 02 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 03 •• 156.150 160.750 03 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 03A • 156.
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VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Use Number USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits 18 156.900 161.500 18 Port Operations, Ship Movement • 18A 156.900 156.900 18A Commercial •• 19 156.950 161.550 19 Port Operations, Ship Movement • 19A 156.950 156.950 19A Commercial •• 20 157.000 161.600 1 Watt CAN 20 Canada (Coast Guard Only); International (Port Operations, Ship Mo
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VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Use Number USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits 63 156.175 160.775 • 63 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement 63A 156.175 156.175 63A Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas • 64 156.225 160.825 •• 64 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement 64A 156.225
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VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Use Number USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits 78 156.925 161.525 78 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) • 78A 156.925 156.925 78A Non-Commercial (Recreational) •• 79 156.975 161.575 79 Port Operations, Ship Movement • 79A 156.975 156.975 79A Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) •• 80 157.025 161.625 80 Port Op
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NOAA Weather Channels World City Time Zones And Alert VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols World City Time Zones NOAA Weather Channels And Alert • • Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio. The National Longitudinal Zone Offset City Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides continuous, around-the- clock broadcasts of the latest weather information. Taped weather messages run E172.50 to W172.50 -12 IDLW (International Date Line West) e
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Mounting And Included In This Package Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Included In This Package Mounting And Powering The Radio • • ™ Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, it must be installed on your vessel. You should find all of the following items in the ™ package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: Installing Your Radio Choose a location for your radio where it will be conveniently accessible with the following factors in mind: Transceiver* Transceive
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Mounting And Mounting And Powering The Radio Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Microphone/Speaker Warning Sticker Microphone/Speaker Bracket Warning Sticker Bracket FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker To Install The Microphone/Speaker Bracket: supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where 1. Install the microphone/speaker bracket it is easily seen by the radio operator. Be sure the on a vertical surface near the transceiver location is
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Antenna Requirements Antenna Requirements And Attachment And Attachment Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Antenna Requirements And Attachment • Radio Operator Requirements Antenna Requirements Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unless ™ that person or persons are shielded from the antenna by a grounded metallic Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna barrier. This is especially important on vessels with antennas mounted
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External Devices External Devices And Connections And Connections Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections Global Positioning System (GPS) Device (Not Included) • ® ™ Cobra strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a GPS device to Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation, ™ your CobraMarine VHF radio. By having a GPS connected, your position will convenience, and added versatility. As is the case with
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Getting Started Getting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Getting Started DSC Position Request Alarm • Medium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of closely spaced, four (4) beeps Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various [three (3) short – one (1) long] groups — sounds when a position request call controls and indicators on your radio. is received. Press any button to turn it Off. Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or t
