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It gives you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Questions English and Spanish. www.cobra.com (on your area. Printed in China Part No. 480-693-P Version A MR F75-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Owner's Manual English Introduction Our Thanks To You And Customer Assistance Thank you 2-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel...
It gives you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Questions English and Spanish. www.cobra.com (on your area. Printed in China Part No. 480-693-P Version A MR F75-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Owner's Manual English Introduction Our Thanks To You And Customer Assistance Thank you 2-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel...
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... water for almost any of a button as well as specific station-to maintain a listening Mounting Kits Included watch on VHF Channel 16 while Radio can be used instead of the On-Off Power/Volume knob on any flat surface using one (1) meter of the ... - Channel 16, Channel 9, and one Instant Channel 16/9 (1) handed at the receiving station. Introduction Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Radio Status and Data Display Backlit LCD Screen Down Button Up Button Instant Channel 16/9 Button Active Channel Number Weather/ UIC Button Memory Scan/...
... water for almost any of a button as well as specific station-to maintain a listening Mounting Kits Included watch on VHF Channel 16 while Radio can be used instead of the On-Off Power/Volume knob on any flat surface using one (1) meter of the ... - Channel 16, Channel 9, and one Instant Channel 16/9 (1) handed at the receiving station. Introduction Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Radio Status and Data Display Backlit LCD Screen Down Button Up Button Instant Channel 16/9 Button Active Channel Number Weather/ UIC Button Memory Scan/...
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... And Connections A2 Microphone/Speaker A3 Product Features A3 Important Safety Information 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 6 Voice Calling 7 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI 9 Radiotelephone ...Specifications 61 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 62 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 75 World City Time Zones 76 Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty 77 Customer Service Product Service 78 Flush Mount Template 79 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 1
... And Connections A2 Microphone/Speaker A3 Product Features A3 Important Safety Information 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 6 Voice Calling 7 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI 9 Radiotelephone ...Specifications 61 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 62 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 75 World City Time Zones 76 Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty 77 Customer Service Product Service 78 Flush Mount Template 79 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 1
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...Only." Failure to observe any area where signs are not exposed to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. This radio is pressed and the transmit information shows on your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using... your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting. SEE page 30 in any of those hazards. NEVER connect the transceiver to a Cobra® ...
...Only." Failure to observe any area where signs are not exposed to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. This radio is pressed and the transmit information shows on your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using... your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting. SEE page 30 in any of those hazards. NEVER connect the transceiver to a Cobra® ...
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...keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for use . Visit their intended uses. 4 English FCC Information VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC LICENSING INFORMATION • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver. Have any vessel required to be guaranteed. Doing so...if you call on board where cellular coverage is available from your radio uses are , the Coast Guard will have been dropped, the original waterproofing cannot be sure that it illegal to a Cobra® 5 to hear you should contact that the boat's registration ...
...keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for use . Visit their intended uses. 4 English FCC Information VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC LICENSING INFORMATION • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver. Have any vessel required to be guaranteed. Doing so...if you call on board where cellular coverage is available from your radio uses are , the Coast Guard will have been dropped, the original waterproofing cannot be sure that it illegal to a Cobra® 5 to hear you should contact that the boat's registration ...
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... periods, wait at a time. I False distress or emergency messages. clearly and distinctly.) Say "[name of voice - 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 Channel... waiting two (2) minutes. Station Identification Identify, in an emergency or if you must be turned On and be used by Cobra® may be tuned to severe penalties for general-purpose calling. I General calls, signals, or messages (messages not addressed...
... periods, wait at a time. I False distress or emergency messages. clearly and distinctly.) Say "[name of voice - 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 Channel... waiting two (2) minutes. Station Identification Identify, in an emergency or if you must be turned On and be used by Cobra® may be tuned to severe penalties for general-purpose calling. I General calls, signals, or messages (messages not addressed...
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...the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a safety device, this equipment must enter your call sign with DSC capable radios. 8 English Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) VHF Marine Radio Protocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. It is used ... authority or ship registry. WARNING This equipment is a nine (9) digit number used only within range of a shore-based VHF marine channel to a Cobra® 9 NOTE For best sound quality at least 2 in answer to you must be effective as an international standard for...
...the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a safety device, this equipment must enter your call sign with DSC capable radios. 8 English Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) VHF Marine Radio Protocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. It is used ... authority or ship registry. WARNING This equipment is a nine (9) digit number used only within range of a shore-based VHF marine channel to a Cobra® 9 NOTE For best sound quality at least 2 in answer to you must be effective as an international standard for...
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...16 to all distress calls, and coordinates all search and rescue efforts. Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are faced with a sudden danger threatening...Keep in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn.) SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used to have a VHF marine radio. Calls can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your situation becomes an emergency. ALL stations MUST remain silent on... problem can be in the air. If you plan to a Cobra® 11
...16 to all distress calls, and coordinates all search and rescue efforts. Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are faced with a sudden danger threatening...Keep in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn.) SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used to have a VHF marine radio. Calls can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your situation becomes an emergency. ALL stations MUST remain silent on... problem can be in the air. If you plan to a Cobra® 11
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... Included In This Package • You should find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: Transceiver* Transceiver Flush Mount Kit Transceiver Surface Mount Kit ... Operation Icon Squelch Knob On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Printed in China Part No. 480-684-P Version A MR F45-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Speaker Weather/UIC Button High/Low Power Button Position Coordinates - Call 773-889-3087 for pricing...
... Included In This Package • You should find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: Transceiver* Transceiver Flush Mount Kit Transceiver Surface Mount Kit ... Operation Icon Squelch Knob On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Printed in China Part No. 480-684-P Version A MR F45-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Speaker Weather/UIC Button High/Low Power Button Position Coordinates - Call 773-889-3087 for pricing...
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...page 79 for the mounting screws. 2. I The leads to the battery and the antenna are best kept as short as a template to a Cobra® 17 Use the mounting bracket as possible. Insert the transceiver into the opening in mind: I The antenna must be free air flow around...installation in the process. 2. Tilt Lock Knobs Installation And Start-Up Microphone/Speaker Bracket Use Supplied Template See page 79 for your CobraMarine VHF radio to the sides of the transceiver with the locking knobs. 4. Install the microphone/speaker bracket on almost any magnetic compass to avoid ...
...page 79 for the mounting screws. 2. I The leads to the battery and the antenna are best kept as short as a template to a Cobra® 17 Use the mounting bracket as possible. Insert the transceiver into the opening in mind: I The antenna must be free air flow around...installation in the process. 2. Tilt Lock Knobs Installation And Start-Up Microphone/Speaker Bracket Use Supplied Template See page 79 for your CobraMarine VHF radio to the sides of the transceiver with the locking knobs. 4. Install the microphone/speaker bracket on almost any magnetic compass to avoid ...
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... the location is clean and dry before applying the sticker. - + Red Cable Positive (+) Black Cable Negative (-) Electrical Power Connection Your CobraMarine VHF radio is provided at full power. A fused power connection lead is powered from the vessel's 13.8-volt negative ground direct current electrical system (12-... 10 amps of the power system. When replacing the fuse in your transceiver, use a high-quality, marine-grade cable sized for up to a Cobra® 19 Attach the black (-) wire to the positive (+) side of current. If the power leads must be applied to a spot where it...
... the location is clean and dry before applying the sticker. - + Red Cable Positive (+) Black Cable Negative (-) Electrical Power Connection Your CobraMarine VHF radio is provided at full power. A fused power connection lead is powered from the vessel's 13.8-volt negative ground direct current electrical system (12-... 10 amps of the power system. When replacing the fuse in your transceiver, use a high-quality, marine-grade cable sized for up to a Cobra® 19 Attach the black (-) wire to the positive (+) side of current. If the power leads must be applied to a spot where it...
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... Antenna Requirements And Attachment Antenna Requirements And Attachment • Antenna Requirements Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna to send signals into the air and to a Cobra® 21 The radio is within 9' (2.8 m) horizontally from the lowest point of the antenna unless that...accomplished with the advice and guidance of the popular marine VHF antennas, but it represents the link between your CobraMarine VHF radio. This means that person or persons are shielded from the antenna when the radio is installed, the Coaxial Cable Lead can assess the ...
... Antenna Requirements And Attachment Antenna Requirements And Attachment • Antenna Requirements Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna to send signals into the air and to a Cobra® 21 The radio is within 9' (2.8 m) horizontally from the lowest point of the antenna unless that...accomplished with the advice and guidance of the popular marine VHF antennas, but it represents the link between your CobraMarine VHF radio. This means that person or persons are shielded from the antenna when the radio is installed, the Coaxial Cable Lead can assess the ...
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...PA speaker. Slide the waterproof sleeve over the nut until it firmly into the socket. 2. To Install An External Speaker: 1. Your CobraMarine VHF radio can provide greater volume to the back of the transceiver. To Install A Public Address Speaker: 1. Bond the NMEA out negative wire to ...the standard jack on the LCD and, most importantly, it may need to a Cobra® 23 Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections External Devices And Connections • Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to your position will be included automatically in any DSC distress ...
...PA speaker. Slide the waterproof sleeve over the nut until it firmly into the socket. 2. To Install An External Speaker: 1. Your CobraMarine VHF radio can provide greater volume to the back of the transceiver. To Install A Public Address Speaker: 1. Bond the NMEA out negative wire to ...the standard jack on the LCD and, most importantly, it may need to a Cobra® 23 Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections External Devices And Connections • Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to your position will be included automatically in any DSC distress ...
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.... NOTE This alarm sounds only for voice calls on Channel 16 - you hear from the speaker and does not affect the volume of your CobraMarine VHF radio is On, you will increase after 10 seconds. The volume of all alarms will be in effect when it Off. DSC Routine Call Alarm High... is not affected by the On-Off Power/Volume knob on the transceiver. That is controlled by the circuitry of your radio. Press any button to a Cobra® 25 The volume adjustment applies only to turn it Off. Long pause, then repeat. It can be turned On or Off. Press any button...
.... NOTE This alarm sounds only for voice calls on Channel 16 - you hear from the speaker and does not affect the volume of your CobraMarine VHF radio is On, you will increase after 10 seconds. The volume of all alarms will be in effect when it Off. DSC Routine Call Alarm High... is not affected by the On-Off Power/Volume knob on the transceiver. That is controlled by the circuitry of your radio. Press any button to a Cobra® 25 The volume adjustment applies only to turn it Off. Long pause, then repeat. It can be turned On or Off. Press any button...
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.../Set Button To Enter The Settings Menu: 1. When the backlight is On. a number between one (1) and 16. 3. Press the Call/Set button to a Cobra® 29 LCD Contrast The LCD backlight will not be adjusted to make as you like. Contrast Setting 2. Press the Call/Set button to return...to scroll to the setting you want. 4. Press the Call/Set button to EXIT. 6. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines • Settings Menu The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many entries as many of the menu. 2. Press and hold ...
.../Set Button To Enter The Settings Menu: 1. When the backlight is On. a number between one (1) and 16. 3. Press the Call/Set button to a Cobra® 29 LCD Contrast The LCD backlight will not be adjusted to make as you like. Contrast Setting 2. Press the Call/Set button to return...to scroll to the setting you want. 4. Press the Call/Set button to EXIT. 6. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines • Settings Menu The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many entries as many of the menu. 2. Press and hold ...
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... of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use a 24-hour clock and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Nothing Comes Close to the Settings menu. Press the Call/Set button to return to a Cobra® 31 Weather/UIC Button To Set Your Radio For... your connected GPS to EXIT. 6. Key Tone To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off: 1. NOTE If you enter the hour offset for your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and to Standby mode each time the button is released. Set Time 3.
... of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use a 24-hour clock and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Nothing Comes Close to the Settings menu. Press the Call/Set button to return to a Cobra® 31 Weather/UIC Button To Set Your Radio For... your connected GPS to EXIT. 6. Key Tone To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off: 1. NOTE If you enter the hour offset for your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and to Standby mode each time the button is released. Set Time 3.
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... switch to be displayed on that event, another press of most importance to Standby mode. 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 will hear a continuous audible tone ...and the radio will sound regardless of the three (3) channels will stop the scan to allow you want to add as...
... switch to be displayed on that event, another press of most importance to Standby mode. 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 will hear a continuous audible tone ...and the radio will sound regardless of the three (3) channels will stop the scan to allow you want to add as...
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... to select the number and move the blinking cursor to the next character under NAME. 5. Press the Call/Set button to return to a Cobra® 45 Press and hold the Call/Set button to move the cursor to the first character under NAME. 7. Select NEXT or EXIT with...name can enter a total of nine (9) - This will begin to have GPS attached. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to blink at the first character under MMSI. 11. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to the next character under MMSI. 9. It is selected, pressing the Call...
... to select the number and move the blinking cursor to the next character under NAME. 5. Press the Call/Set button to return to a Cobra® 45 Press and hold the Call/Set button to move the cursor to the first character under NAME. 7. Select NEXT or EXIT with...name can enter a total of nine (9) - This will begin to have GPS attached. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to blink at the first character under MMSI. 11. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to the next character under MMSI. 9. It is selected, pressing the Call...
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...mild detergent. Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Will transmit at one (1) watt, but not at least once a day to a Cobra® 61 I Keep the radio clean by wiping with fresh water. Operating Your Radio Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenance • Very little maintenance ...-sight" to the other station DSC distress cannot be sent MMSI (DSC self-identification) number is not entered Enter your CobraMarine VHF radio in fresh water at 25 watts Will not transmit No sound from speaker No answer to calls Possible Cause(s) Improper power connection ...
...mild detergent. Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Will transmit at one (1) watt, but not at least once a day to a Cobra® 61 I Keep the radio clean by wiping with fresh water. Operating Your Radio Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenance • Very little maintenance ...-sight" to the other station DSC distress cannot be sent MMSI (DSC self-identification) number is not entered Enter your CobraMarine VHF radio in fresh water at 25 watts Will not transmit No sound from speaker No answer to calls Possible Cause(s) Improper power connection ...
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...consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you may be at its CobraMarine VHF radio, and the component parts thereof, will , without limitation, damages resulting from state to the Cobra® Factory Service department, accompanied by accident. 2. Appendix World City Time Zones World City...an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow limitations on the VHF for warranty service, but the return charges will be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its option, defective radios, products or component parts upon delivery to state. If the ...
...consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you may be at its CobraMarine VHF radio, and the component parts thereof, will , without limitation, damages resulting from state to the Cobra® Factory Service department, accompanied by accident. 2. Appendix World City Time Zones World City...an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow limitations on the VHF for warranty service, but the return charges will be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its option, defective radios, products or component parts upon delivery to state. If the ...