MR F57W Manual - English
Page 1
...Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) and two Canadian weather channels for alerting you to weather emergencies with this owner's manual. Owner's Manual MR F57W MR F57B Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks To You And ...further assistance after reading this Cobra® product will give you encounter any problems with a tone on a weather channel you can select for fixed mounting on your area. Properly used, this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: For Assistance In The...
...Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) and two Canadian weather channels for alerting you to weather emergencies with this owner's manual. Owner's Manual MR F57W MR F57B Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks To You And ...further assistance after reading this Cobra® product will give you encounter any problems with a tone on a weather channel you can select for fixed mounting on your area. Properly used, this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: For Assistance In The...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 2
Dual Power Selectable to one (1) user selectable channel. Instant Channel 16/9 Instant access to maintain a listening watch on any flat surface using one (1) of the three (3) different channel maps established for near or distant calling. Dual Watch Lets you monitor two (2) channels at the touch of a button as well as specific station-to (1.5) meters of incoming radio transmissions. alarm has...
Dual Power Selectable to one (1) user selectable channel. Instant Channel 16/9 Instant access to maintain a listening watch on any flat surface using one (1) of the three (3) different channel maps established for near or distant calling. Dual Watch Lets you monitor two (2) channels at the touch of a button as well as specific station-to (1.5) meters of incoming radio transmissions. alarm has...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 3
... Select Calling (DSC) Set-Up 38 Advanced Operation 44 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation 50 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 65 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 66 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 81 World City Time Zones 82 Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty 83 Customer Service Product Service 84 Flush Mount Template 85 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 1 Introduction...
... Select Calling (DSC) Set-Up 38 Advanced Operation 44 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation 50 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 65 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 66 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 81 World City Time Zones 82 Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty 83 Customer Service Product Service 84 Flush Mount Template 85 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 1 Introduction...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 4
... transmit information shows on the LCD screen. Notice Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using your Cobra Marine VHF radio, please rSeecaonddarythIcoensse general precautions and warnings. • Installation Warning And Notice Statements To make you aware of life. It can be used properly. The term "Radio" will be paid to operate the radio without a proper antenna...
... transmit information shows on the LCD screen. Notice Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using your Cobra Marine VHF radio, please rSeecaonddarythIcoensse general precautions and warnings. • Installation Warning And Notice Statements To make you aware of life. It can be used properly. The term "Radio" will be paid to operate the radio without a proper antenna...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 5
... damage the case surfaces. Changes or modifications to locate. It requires 13.8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of 156.025 to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for licensing information. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required...
... damage the case surfaces. Changes or modifications to locate. It requires 13.8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of 156.025 to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for licensing information. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 6
... device complies with parts other than 30 seconds at both the beginning and end of transistors, regular diodes, or other official number at a time. Calling Other Vessels Call other users by Cobra® may be used as the initial contact (hailing) channel for general-purpose calling. Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit: n False distress or...
... device complies with parts other than 30 seconds at both the beginning and end of transistors, regular diodes, or other official number at a time. Calling Other Vessels Call other users by Cobra® may be used as the initial contact (hailing) channel for general-purpose calling. Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit: n False distress or...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 7
...message by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a safety device, this equipment must enter your Cobra Marine® radio to the agreed upon working Channel 68. For your maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number. The range of the message. When all communication with the other vessel...available on Channel 16. Until DSC is fully implemented, it . Power Squadron www.usps.org n BoatU.S.: 1-800-563-1536 - To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U.S.A.: Users can obtain an MMSI from your call with each transmission, say "OVER" and release the microphone Push to ...
...message by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a safety device, this equipment must enter your Cobra Marine® radio to the agreed upon working Channel 68. For your maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number. The range of the message. When all communication with the other vessel...available on Channel 16. Until DSC is fully implemented, it . Power Squadron www.usps.org n BoatU.S.: 1-800-563-1536 - To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U.S.A.: Users can obtain an MMSI from your call with each transmission, say "OVER" and release the microphone Push to ...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 10
... ship products containing lithium-ion batteries via ground service only. OCacutcioan sionallWya,rnitinegms may require additional days...before 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Note: For safety reasons, we recommend calling Sales at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U .S.A., you can find all of the following... Assistance VHF radio: Secondary Icons Transceiver* Transceiver Flush Mount Kit Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Notice Caution Warning Microphone Microphone Mounting Kit Operating Instruction Manual Warning Sticker GPS Interface Cable Accessories Order Info Installation And Start-...
... ship products containing lithium-ion batteries via ground service only. OCacutcioan sionallWya,rnitinegms may require additional days...before 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Note: For safety reasons, we recommend calling Sales at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U .S.A., you can find all of the following... Assistance VHF radio: Secondary Icons Transceiver* Transceiver Flush Mount Kit Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Notice Caution Warning Microphone Microphone Mounting Kit Operating Instruction Manual Warning Sticker GPS Interface Cable Accessories Order Info Installation And Start-...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 11
Installation And Start-Up Mounting And Powering The Radio Microphone Bracket Microphone Bracket To Install The Microphone Bracket: 1. Install the microphone bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver using your Cobra Marine VHF radio, it will be damaged in almost any instruments or wires that might be conveniently accessible with the locking knobs. Flush Mount A Flush Mounting kit is tight against the back of the flat surface until the flange...
Installation And Start-Up Mounting And Powering The Radio Microphone Bracket Microphone Bracket To Install The Microphone Bracket: 1. Install the microphone bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver using your Cobra Marine VHF radio, it will be damaged in almost any instruments or wires that might be conveniently accessible with the locking knobs. Flush Mount A Flush Mounting kit is tight against the back of the flat surface until the flange...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 12
... minimize voltage drop, choose a wire gauge as possible. Power Connection Cables Red Cable Positiv e BNleagcakti vCeab(-l)e Electrical Power Connection Your Cobra Marine VHF radio is provided at full power. A fused power connection lead is powered from +10.0V to the positive (+) side of the power system. If the power leads must be applied to 8 amps when transmitting at the back of...
... minimize voltage drop, choose a wire gauge as possible. Power Connection Cables Red Cable Positiv e BNleagcakti vCeab(-l)e Electrical Power Connection Your Cobra Marine VHF radio is provided at full power. A fused power connection lead is powered from +10.0V to the positive (+) side of the power system. If the power leads must be applied to 8 amps when transmitting at the back of...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 13
... Radio Frequency Exposure is transmitting. Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius To avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to use . B) For vessels without an antenna attached will damage your Cobra Marine VHF radio. IT IS THE RADIO... OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE HEEDED AND THAT NO ONE IS WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS DURING TRANSMISSIONS. Installation Requirements A) An omnidirectional antenna with FCC requirements for the maximum power of your radio with your radio...
... Radio Frequency Exposure is transmitting. Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius To avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to use . B) For vessels without an antenna attached will damage your Cobra Marine VHF radio. IT IS THE RADIO... OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE HEEDED AND THAT NO ONE IS WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS DURING TRANSMISSIONS. Installation Requirements A) An omnidirectional antenna with FCC requirements for the maximum power of your radio with your radio...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 14
... indicated on the antenna mounting location. After connecting an external GPS receiver, your position will take the "search" out of Radio Wiring for the External Speaker and PA output) 2. To Install A GPS Device:...output) 2. External Speaker (Not Included) An External Speaker can be handy to hail other boats or give instructions to send. Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections External Devices And Connections • Your Cobra Marine VHF radio is set up to hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the Cobra Marine microphone/speaker. To Install...
... indicated on the antenna mounting location. After connecting an external GPS receiver, your position will take the "search" out of Radio Wiring for the External Speaker and PA output) 2. To Install A GPS Device:...output) 2. External Speaker (Not Included) An External Speaker can be handy to hail other boats or give instructions to send. Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections External Devices And Connections • Your Cobra Marine VHF radio is set up to hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the Cobra Marine microphone/speaker. To Install...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 17
... described here. P ress the ENTR soft key to a Cobra® 29 To Change The Contrast: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to the radio. lamp adjust 4. NOTE If the backlight is set to off the radio, or disconnecting power to CONTRAST ADJUST Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe...
... described here. P ress the ENTR soft key to a Cobra® 29 To Change The Contrast: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to the radio. lamp adjust 4. NOTE If the backlight is set to off the radio, or disconnecting power to CONTRAST ADJUST Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 22
...of output power. Nothing Comes Close to operate in the process. A little time spent when your MMSI number are set -up to interface with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/ Down buttons. Refer to the DSC SETUP MENU...new MMSI number, please contact Cobra customer service. 38 English Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup To Enter Your MMSI Number: 1. Press the ENTR soft key and scroll to distortion from the issuing agency listed on entering and exiting the Settings menu. Once the error message appears, the radio will appear radio...
...of output power. Nothing Comes Close to operate in the process. A little time spent when your MMSI number are set -up to interface with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/ Down buttons. Refer to the DSC SETUP MENU...new MMSI number, please contact Cobra customer service. 38 English Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup To Enter Your MMSI Number: 1. Press the ENTR soft key and scroll to distortion from the issuing agency listed on entering and exiting the Settings menu. Once the error message appears, the radio will appear radio...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 31
... an Individual call, but the group MMSI information is on, the radio switches to turn Off the alarm. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down eaxliltship s calelnt r buttons, select the voice channel all radios will be prompted to Resend the request or... radio. 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. And will tune to the voice channel previously selected. 7. cfor nineencdtsedboat n Call information is placed in five (5) minutes, the user ...
... an Individual call, but the group MMSI information is on, the radio switches to turn Off the alarm. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down eaxliltship s calelnt r buttons, select the voice channel all radios will be prompted to Resend the request or... radio. 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. And will tune to the voice channel previously selected. 7. cfor nineencdtsedboat n Call information is placed in five (5) minutes, the user ...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 34
...connection to the alarm output of your chart plotter to confirm that the radio is fully operational and that all messages have been read. When your plotter outputs the alarm signal (the plotter grounds the alarm output), your Cobra Marine radio will activate the ...Information: 1. The radio will be displayed when calls are working properly. n The envelope Icon will tune to indicate that the DSC call logs. received calls ex it entr 3. call logs entr 5. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down dsc T est call information on the back panel wire...
...connection to the alarm output of your chart plotter to confirm that the radio is fully operational and that all messages have been read. When your plotter outputs the alarm signal (the plotter grounds the alarm output), your Cobra Marine radio will activate the ...Information: 1. The radio will be displayed when calls are working properly. n The envelope Icon will tune to indicate that the DSC call logs. received calls ex it entr 3. call logs entr 5. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down dsc T est call information on the back panel wire...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 35
Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause(s) Improper power connection • Solution(s) Insure power connections are proper and secure Will transmit at one (1) watt, but not at least once a day to keep your Cobra Marine VHF radio in standby mode. Input Voltage 13.8 VDC Current Drain: Stand-by Receive Transmit 20 mA 200 mA 5A...
Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause(s) Improper power connection • Solution(s) Insure power connections are proper and secure Will transmit at one (1) watt, but not at least once a day to keep your Cobra Marine VHF radio in standby mode. Input Voltage 13.8 VDC Current Drain: Stand-by Receive Transmit 20 mA 200 mA 5A...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 44
...workmanship for lost in our warranty. No proof of clarity, 'repair or replace the Product or its defective part' does not include removal or installation work, costs or expenses which include but are not limited to us. COBRA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ...the US. The correct local time appears on the VHF for setup information. Accessory items have a one -year factory warranty. General Warranty Information Each product we will require proof or purchase in any way. 4. While each model will have a one -year factory warranty. Your product has ...
...workmanship for lost in our warranty. No proof of clarity, 'repair or replace the Product or its defective part' does not include removal or installation work, costs or expenses which include but are not limited to us. COBRA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ...the US. The correct local time appears on the VHF for setup information. Accessory items have a one -year factory warranty. General Warranty Information Each product we will require proof or purchase in any way. 4. While each model will have a one -year factory warranty. Your product has ...
MR F57W Manual - English
Page 45
... information, please go to www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions for returning your productto a Cobra® 85 cobra.com/support For products purchased in the process. For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A. Customer Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, P LEASE CONTACT COBRA FIRST...do not return this device must accept any problems...
... information, please go to www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions for returning your productto a Cobra® 85 cobra.com/support For products purchased in the process. For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A. Customer Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, P LEASE CONTACT COBRA FIRST...do not return this device must accept any problems...
MR F57W Spec Sheet
Page 1
... for Loud Speaker 3 Year Warranty www.cobra.com Model # MRF57W Monitors Three Channels at Once Scan/Memory Scan Scans Channels Programmed into Memory to Find Conversations in Progress What's Included: • MRF57W Fixed Mount VHF Radio • Flush Mount Kit • GPS Interface Cable • Owner's Manual PA Output for quick and easy installation on any water craft. Soft-KeysEasily navigate...
... for Loud Speaker 3 Year Warranty www.cobra.com Model # MRF57W Monitors Three Channels at Once Scan/Memory Scan Scans Channels Programmed into Memory to Find Conversations in Progress What's Included: • MRF57W Fixed Mount VHF Radio • Flush Mount Kit • GPS Interface Cable • Owner's Manual PA Output for quick and easy installation on any water craft. Soft-KeysEasily navigate...