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  • Cobra MR F55-D | MRF55D_MANL_ENG - Page 1
    B Owner's Manual MR F55-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks To You 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
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    Digital Selective Calling (DSC Class-D) Radio can be mounted on or under Allows the ability to maintain a listening almost any flat surface using one (1) watch on VHF Channel 16 while of the included brackets. simultaneously monitoring Channel 70 for Waterproof DSC calls. Allows sending
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    Select Calling (DSC) Operation 44 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 56 Specifications 57 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 58 Weather Channel Assignments 71 World City Time Zones 72 Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty 73 Customer Service Product Service 74 Flush Mount Template 75 Nothing
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    radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual Use Only." This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following
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    service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service VHFMarineRadioProtocols 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
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    a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules. VHF Marine Radio Procedures • MaintainYourWatch Whenever your boat is underway
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    DSC capable radios. 8 English MaritimeMobile ServiceIdentity(MMSI) VHFMarineRadioProtocols Maritime Mobile Service radio to operate in the DSC mode, you must enter your maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number. See page 41 for instructions a shore-based VHF marine channel to distress
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    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
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    VHFMarineRadioProtocols Keep the radio Marine Distress Procedure - DSC • Digital Selective Calling (DSC cleared. The DSC system allows to your radio, your coordinates DSC DSC capable radios. WARNING This radio radio must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF
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    Cobra. MicrophoneMountingKit GPSInterfaceCable OperatingInstructionManual Owner's Manual Introduction Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Backlit LCD Screen Radio MR F45-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories
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    VHF radio to allow its installation on almost any flat surface. Surface Mounting Kit To Mount The Transceiver On Almost Any Flat Surface: 1. Use the mounting bracket as a template to drill holes for the mounting screws. 2. Attach the mounting . 16 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 17
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    Cable Negative (-) Electrical Power Connection Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered from the vessel's 13.8-volt Mounting And Powering The Radio NOTE All wiring is best kept as short as possible. If the power leads must be extended, use a high-quality, marine Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 19
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    radio is arranged to use any of the popular marine VHF antennas, but it is up to you to choose which antenna to use. Since it represents the link between your radio and the outside world, Cobra . This is especially important on vessels with antennas mounted as described in B where no one may be
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    (Not Included) Cobra strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a GPS device to your CobraMarine VHF radio. By having a rules require the radio to prompt the user with visual and audible (beeps) alerts if a GPS is not connected or position information is not entered manually every four (4)
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    radio. Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons on the transceiver or on the microphone. Press means a momentary press, then release; press and hold means to hold the button. Tones And Alarms When your CobraMarine VHF radio only for DSC distress Cobra® 25
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    whenever it is turned On. Standby Mode From Standby Mode,You Can: I Change your radio's settings using set-up routines. I Receive messages on the current channel as well as DSC messages. I Receive NOAA alerts if Weather Alert mode is turned On. I Switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button
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    Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines • Settings Menu 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 scroll to EXIT. 6. Press the Call/Set button to return to Standby. 28 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 29
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    to Standby. Time Offset All VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use a DSC messages will always be based on UTC. 30 English Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines U.S.A./International/Canada Channel Maps Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine button. The radio will shift one
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    Radio Voice Transmission Voice Transmission • Transmit mode gives you the ability to communicate with safety services on most VHF Channels. Refer to the VHF marine channel Radio Voice Transmission Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power. Cobra
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    Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert • NOAA broadcasts Weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 25 of this manual. You and LCD indicator. Advanced Operation • Cobra has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you quick access to the
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    VHF channel in effect when you enter Dual-Watch mode. NOTE The radio and the radio will scan . The radio will return radio Radio Scanning Scan Button Scan Advanced Operation Scan During Scan, the radio The radio must The radio will return the radio to Standby radio to Standby your radio will
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    signals are less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog signals. DSC equipped radios also interface with GPS and automate many operations for sending and receiving messages. button to return to the Settings menu. 38 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 39
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    Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup If You Transfer Your Radio To A Different Vessel Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number and change the information associated with your number to correspond to vessel in which it will be mounted Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 41
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    DSC radios that have GPS attached. It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio the current setting - AUTO or MANUAL. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the setting. Auto/Manual/Exit 4. Press the Call/Set Cobra® 43
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    lifesaver for mariners. NOTE The DSC call manually entered. DSC DSC Distress call. Distress Button Send/Manual/Exit To Send a DSC Radio Distress Button Manual Position Entry Screen Exit Digital Select Calling (DSC transmission, the radio maintains a watch received, the radio resends the message
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    Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation Sending An All Ships Calls Use DSC DSC All Ships call reaches all stations within range of your radio. Use the DSC and safety calls, the radio will switch to Channel 16 and wait safety message by voice. DSC equipped radios that receive your message will
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    radio was switched to by the radio cannot send Geographical calls. Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios radio your radio was Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation Sending An Individual Call The DSC DSC radio you are calling sends back an automatic DSC radio
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    Sending A Position Request Position Request mode enables a DSC radio to obtain the position (latitude and longitude) of a station that has a GPS device connected to the DSC radio at that station. In most cases, a station has chosen not to reply to your request. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 51
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    DSC set-up process, you set a position request reply type. (See page 52 to change your setting.) Depending on the setting you chose, when a Position Request message is received, your radio will enter either: I The Auto Reply mode. I The Manual your position. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 53
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    . 54 English Operating Your Radio Call Log Menu All Messages Viewed Unread Messages Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation Call Log and call information on a first-in first-out basis. To Review Call Log Messages Received While In DSC Standby Mode: 1. From Standby mode, press the Call to a Cobra® 55
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    water at least once a day to prevent build-up of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation. 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
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    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 the following pages). Your radio . Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 59
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    is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them. 60 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix verbales están prohibidas; el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos. Nothing Comes Close to
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    VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Public Correspondence (Marine Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Public Correspondence (Marine Marine (Marine Operator Marine radios sintonizados en este canal Nothing Comes Close to
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    700 • • 157.100 157.100 • • 157.150 161.750 • 157.150 157.150 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Use (English) Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Environmental (Receive Only). Canada (operador marítimo) Entidades gubernamentales solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 65
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    VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 67
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    • 157.425 157.425 68 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Non-Commercial (Recreational) Port la frontera canadiense Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 69
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    VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions. When in simplex operation, the A icon will appear Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 71
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    The U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio, and the to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is altered, defaced, or removed. 4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All
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    before contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. 74 English Customer Service Flush Mount Template / Plantilla para
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English
Our Thanks To You
Introduction
Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio
MR F55-D
Owner’s Manual
Nothing
Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
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 information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders and make
radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.
Besides 2-way communications, in the U.S.A., the radio can provide quick
access to receive seven NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration) and two Canadian weather channels for alerting you to weather
emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area.
Customer Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand
its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further
assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:
For Assistance In The U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk
English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish
.
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays)
773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish
.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
@
cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
Customer Assistance
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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