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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 and operat
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F75D_CVR:F75D_CVR.qxd 12/13/10 3:49 PM Page A2 Transceiver Controls, Microphone/Speaker Indicators And Connections And Product Features Introduction Introduction Backlit LCD Microphone/Speaker With Auxiliary Controls Screen Down Up Radio Status and • Button Button Data Display Volume Volume Up Up/Down Buttons Down Button Can be used instead of Button Active Weather/ Memory Scan/ Instant Channel those on the transceiver. UIC Button Memory Clear Channel Talk Number Button 16/9 Button Button
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 1 Table Of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks To You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Microphone/Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 2 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
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 4 Recommendations For Marine Communication FCC Information Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC LICENSING INFORMATION CAUTIONS • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. above 140°F (60°C). This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 6 VHF Marine Radio Voice Calling Procedures 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) mi
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 8 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: The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. From Any Of Two (2) Sources: Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair (station license number call sign).” Sea Tow International: 1-631-765-3660 – www.seatow.com Vaga
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 10 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 te
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 12 Emergency Messages Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the Coast Guard Marine Distress Procedure 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 “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday
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F75D_MANL_GENRL:F75D_MANL_GENRL.qxd 12/13/10 3:50 PM Page 14 Included In This Package Accessories Order Info Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Included In This Package Optional Accessories • • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra You should find all of the following items in the dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit
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F75D_MANL_INSTALL:F75D_MANL_INSTALL.qxd 12/13/10 3:51 PM Page 26 Mounting And Mounting And Powering The Radio Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Microphone/Speaker Mounting And Powering The Radio Microphone/Speaker Bracket • Bracket To Install The Microphone/Speaker Bracket: Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, it must be installed on your vessel. 1. Install the microphone/speaker bracket Installing Your Radio on a vertical surface near the transcei
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F75D_MANL_INSTALL:F75D_MANL_INSTALL.qxd 12/13/10 3:51 PM Page 28 Mounting And Mounting And Powering The Radio Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Warning Sticker Warning Sticker NOTE FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker All wiring is best kept as short as possible. If the power leads must be supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where extended, use a high-quality, marine-grade cable sized for up to 10 amps it is easily seen by the radi
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F75D_MANL_INSTALL:F75D_MANL_INSTALL.qxd 12/13/10 3:51 PM Page 30 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 barri
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F75D_MANL_INSTALL:F75D_MANL_INSTALL.qxd 12/13/10 3:51 PM Page 32 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
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F75D_MANL_INSTALL:F75D_MANL_INSTALL.qxd 12/13/10 3:51 PM Page 34 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
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F75D_MANL_INSTALL:F75D_MANL_INSTALL.qxd 12/13/10 3:51 PM Page 36 Getting Started Getting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio On-Off Power/ To Increase The Volume You Can Standby And Receive Volume Knob or Volume Up/Down Buttons Choose One Of The Following: Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On. a. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob clockwise. Standby Mode From Standby Mode, You Can: b. Press and release the Volume Up button Change your radio’
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F75D_OPERATION:F75-Operation-8 12/13/10 3:52 PM Page 28 Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines LCD Backlight • The LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark. Settings Menu This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off. The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of its features, to adjust other features to suit your preferences, and to enter To Adjust The Backlight Level: Lamp Adju
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F75D_OPERATION:F75-Operation-8 12/13/10 3:52 PM Page 30 Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Confirmation Tone U.S.A./International/Canada Channel Maps The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button. If you would prefer U.S.A., Canada, and the rest of the world (International). Most of the c
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F75D_OPERATION:F75-Operation-8 12/13/10 3:52 PM Page 32 Voice Transmission Voice Transmission Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Voice Transmission Transmit Power Output • ® Your radio can Transmit selectively at one (1) or 25 watts of power. Cobra Transmit mode gives you the ability to communicate with safety services, other suggests you maintain the low power setting for short-range communications vessels, and shore stations. When you use this capability, be sure to follow the and t
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English F75D_OPERATION:F75-Operation-8 12/13/10 3:52 PM Page 34 Voice Transmission Weather Radio And Alert Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert Public Address • Another form of voice transmission is available on your radio. It can be used in NOAA broadcasts Weather information as described in the NOAA Weather Channels Public Address (PA) mode to hail other vessels or people near the shore if you section on page 25 of this manual. You can listen
