Introduction
Table Of Contents
Nothing
Comes Close to a Cobra
®
1
Introduction
Our Thanks To You
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A1
Customer Assistance
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A1
Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections
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A2
Product Features
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A3
Important Safety Information
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2
Recommendations For Marine Communication
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4
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
FCC Licensing Information
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5
VHF Marine Radio Procedures
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6
Voice Calling
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7
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
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8
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
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9
Radiotelephone Calls
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10
Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure
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10
Marine Distress Procedure – DSC
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13
Installation and Start-Up
Included In This Package
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14
Accessories Order Info
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15
Mounting and Powering The Radio
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16
Antenna Requirements And Attachment
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20
External Devices And Connections
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22
Operating Your Radio
Getting Started
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24
Set-Up Routines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Voice Transmission
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32
NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert
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33
GPS Menu
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33
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Set-Up
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38
Advanced Operation
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44
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation
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50
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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64
Specifications
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65
Appendix
VHF Marine Channel Assignments
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66
NOAA Weather Channels And Alert
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81
World City Time Zones
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82
Warranty
Limited 3-Year Warranty
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83
Customer Service
Product Service
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84
Flush Mount Template
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85