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Owner`s Manual - Cobra Electronics

1. 20 External Devices And Connections 22 Operating Your Radio g Getting Started 24 Set Up Routines ir ata Aia 28 Voice IransMmisSion 32 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio And Alert 33 GPS Me aa oa a Care eae eee ea en oes Har ee ce eee 33 Digital Select Calling DSC Set Up 38 Advanced Operation 44 Digital Select Calling DSC Operation 50 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 SpecificationS 65 Appendix 3 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 66 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 81 World City Time Zones 82 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty 83 R Customer Service Product Service 84 Flush Mount Template 85 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio ple
2. Individual Call Reply The Individual Call Reply feature is used when receiving Individual DSC calls When receiving a Individual DSC Call you may not want the radio to reply to the call automatically This features allows you to disable the automatic reply The ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS attached It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations English Operating Your Radio To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual 1 er ne DSE SETUF M menu and scroll to HOIUIO El LL Y Individual Call Reply with the Up Down soft keys or le UP Down channel buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current highlighted setting AUTO or MANUAL 3 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to change the setting 4 Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU Manual Entry The Manual position entry feature allow you to enter the time UTC time Latitude and Longitude To Enter the Time Latitude and Longitude 1 Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to HAHURI ENTRY with the Up Down soft keys or the UP Down al buttons 4TRI 2 The cursor will begin to blink at the first number of the UTC time entry 3 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list 4 Press the ENTR soft key to select a number This will also move the blinking cursor to the next
3. A3 English Waterproof Submersible to 1 5 meters of water for 30 minutes meets IPX8 JIS8 Standards Table Of Contents Introduction Our Thanks To YOU wanuna Al Customer Assistance Al Transceiver Controls Indicators And Connections A2 A IA ene A3 Important Safety Information 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols fey FCC Licensing Information 5 VHF Marine Radio ProcedureSs 6 Voice Calling 7 Digital Selective Calling DSC 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI 9 Radiotelephone Calls 10 Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure 10 Marine Distress Procedure DSC 13 Installation and Start Up O Included In This Package wmmamanwmamua 14 Accessories Order Info 15 Mounting and Powering The Radio 16 Antenna Requirements And Attachment
4. In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border Commercial Intership only Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcacione EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica entre embarcaci n y costa En los EE UU solamente dentro de los casi 121 kil metros 75 millas de la frontera canadiense Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine 3 Weather Channel BD Channel Assignments Assignments Appendix Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignmen
5. A Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Receiving An Individual Call HF IA FET Sr TA A be ar When another station makes an Individual call to your radio E RECEIVED n m The Individual alarm sounds STO H m The caller is identified on the LCD f Automatic Channel Switch is on the radio switches to INDIVID RECEIVE the channel selected by the caller m Call information is placed in the Call Log To Receive An Individual Call Press the Talk button and greet the caller Sending A Group Call Sending a Group call is like sending an Individual call but the group MMSI information is used and the resend and DSC responses do not apply See pg 41 for creating and entering a group MMSI Up Down Buttons To Send A Group Call En 1 Press the CALL soft key and scroll to CALI with the Up Down soft keys or the enamel 1 Up Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key 2 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 3 Press the ENTR key 4 Using the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the Group Call message is sent and press the ENTR key 5 Press the ENTR soft key to send the Group Call 6 The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected 7 Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Group Call mode and return the radio to the idle scree
6. 156 675 156 675 Fishing Only International Intership comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones Port Operations Ship Movement entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Port Operations Canada Commercial EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca 74 o o 156 725 156 725 Fishing Only International Intership comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones Port Operations Ship Movement entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Port Operations Intership Only Operaciones portuarias 75 y j EE PA entre embarcaciones solamente Port Operations Intership Only Operaciones portuarias 76 pon OES ones i yA entre embarcaciones solamente Port Operations Intership only Restricted to Operaciones portuarias entre embarcaciones 77 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA communications with pilots for movement and solamente Restringido a comunicaciones con 1 vatio EE UU docking of ships pilotos para el movimiento y atraque de embarcaciones 78 A 156 995 161 525 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 78A a E 156 925 156 925 Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias 79 d 156 975 161 575 movimiento de embarcaciones English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine i 4 5 Channel Assignments Channel As
7. Once contact is made on the calling channel you must switch to a proper working channel See the channel listing on page 66 through 78 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Maritime Mobile A MMS Service Identit VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair station license number call sign Vagabond Corsair this is Vagabond Over Corsair Vagabond go to working Channel 68 Over Both parties switch over to the agreed upon working channel Corsair Vagabond need to talk to you about Over Vagabond Corsair in answer to your question about Over Corsair Vagabond thanks for the information about call sign and out After each transmission say OVER and release the microphone Push to Talk PTT button This confirms that the transmission has ended When all communication with the other vessel is totally completed end the message by stating your call sign and the word OUT Remember it is not necessary to state your call sign with each transmission only at the beginning and end of the message NOTE For best sound quality at the shore station or other vessel receiving your call hold the microphone speaker at least 2 in 51 mm from your mouth and Slightly off to one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice Digital Selective Calling DSC Digital selective calling is a semi autom
8. messages have been read ilies To Review Call Log Messages Received Dy While In DSC Standby Mode 1 Press the CALL soft key and scroll to WAITING CALL ne EN with the Up Down soft keys or the aner Up Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key 2 Using the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons to highlight DISTRESS LOG or RECEIVED CALLS 61 logs REPEL VED tte 3 Press the ENTR key ERA Y ENTE 4 Using the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons to highlight a log entry 5 Press the ENTR key to view the log entry 6 Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Send mode and return the radio to the DSC CALL LOGS Menu To Delete Call Log Information 1 Press the CALL soft key and scroll to WALTING with the Up Down soft keys or the ciann Up Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key 2 Using the Up Down soli oe or E anni e buttons to highlight E lt Li EXIT A Ww JEHTR English Operating Your Radio To Delete Call Log Information continued 3 Press the ENTR key 4 Using the Up Down Sali nits or the anne E DELETE DIST LOG buttons to highlight DISTRESS or REME TUE log entry 9 Press the ENTR key and confirm delete by pressing the ENTR key 6 Press the EXIT soft key to xt me epsiien yena mee and return the radio to the DELETE CALL Menu Test Call The Test Call feature allows the user to confirm that the radio is fully operational and that the DSC call
9. 2 of the rules VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages Power Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles Try a second call after waiting two 2 minutes If there is no answer switch to a higher power This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users by avoiding repeated calls Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 or on Channel 9 Channel 9 is preferred for recreational vessel use You may also call on ship to ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship to ship channel 6 English VHF Marine Radio Protocols Initial Calling on Channel 16 or 9 The use of Channel 16 is permitted for making initial contact hailing with another vessel The limits on calling must be followed Be reminded Channel 16 s most important function is for Emergency Messages If for some reason Channel 16 is congested the use of Channel 9 especially in U S waters may be used as the initial contact hailing channel for non emergency communication Limits On Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time If you do not get a reply wait at least two 2 minutes b
10. 5 Press the EXIT soft key to EIT the Self Test screen BNTENNA FAIL The radio will return to the menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC O Setur Digital Select Calling DSC 5 Setup Operating Your Radio DSC Set Up Digital selective calling DSC employs digital RF signals which tend to carry further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog ones The result is greater range and more reliable message delivery per watt of output power But that is not the only advantage of DSC equipped radios Those radios are set up to interface with GPS and to automate many of the operations involved in sending and receiving messages That results in more compact and accurate messages and less congestion of the airwaves The price of these benefits to the user is the time it takes to do the required set up to make the DSC features work A little time spent when your radio is new will pay dividends over its life These procedures use the Settings menu Refer to page 28 for information on entering and exiting the Settings menu User MMSI Number The nine 9 digit MMSI number similar to a telephone number is a unique identifier for a vessel DSC incorporates this number into every message that is Sent Tx or Received Rx Enter the MMSI number as soon as you receive your MMSI number from the issuing agency listed on page 9 NOTE The radio does not o
11. 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de reas portuarias esclusas 0 canales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones Navegaci n Canales 13 67 Estos canales est n disponibles para todas las embarcaciones Los mensajes deber nestar relacionados con la navegaci n incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otrasembarcaciones Estos tambi n son los principales canales activos para la mayor a de las esclusas y puentes levadizos Usted deber transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como m ximo Control mar timo Canal 17 Para comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con regulaci n y control asistencia o actividades de navegaci n Llamadas selectivas digitales Canal 70 Este canal est reservado para solicitudes de auxilio seguridad y llamadas de car cter general que usen solamente t cnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales Las comunicaciones verbales est n prohibidas el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal Meteorolog a Canales Wx 1 a 10 Canales de recepci n nicamente para difusi n de informaci n meteorol gica NOAA y canadiense Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales NOTA El uso de estos canales est
12. Map Freguency Power Limits Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Limites de potencia en Intl Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use English Uso de canales Espanol nternac Canada Transm Recepcion 67 Internship Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge Seguridad maritima entre embarcaciones de 1 vatio Canad watch on thias channel estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal 68 la ya s 156 425 156 425 Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada EE UU entidades gubernamentales 69 y a y Pea 195975 Commercial Fishing Only International solamente Canada guardia costera Intership Port Operations Ship Movement solamente Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Digital Selective Calling Llamadas selectivas digitales las comunicaciones 70 gt peony 102369 Voice communications not allowed verbales est n prohibidas U S and Canada Non Commercial Recreational EE UU y Canad no comercial recreativo 71 5 a gt 156 575 156 575 1 watt USA International Port Operations Ship Movement Internacional operaciones portuarias 1 vatio EE UU movimiento de embarcaciones 72 5 n 156 625 156 625 Non Commercial Intership Only No comercial entre embarcaciones solamente U S Port Operations Canada Commercial EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca 73 s gt
13. TANIO Ike S6reen TEARS TIM j THIS IS SHIP TRANSMIT IN BIAG a Press and release the Distress button REPTI A W DONE CAHCIESHDIPAUSIIHFO b Press the Up Down soft keys or the Channel Up Down buttons to manually select from the list of pre programmed Nature of Distress calls UNDESIGNATED FIRE FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING more c Press and hold the Distress button for three 3 English seconds to transmit the distress signal Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 51 A Advanced Operation A Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Receiving Distress Calls When a vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call the radio receives the call sounds the Distress alarm and switches to Channel 16 All DSC calls that are received will sound one 1 alert alarm See pages 10 13 for descriptions of the different alarms Press any button to turn Off the alarm The received call information continues to display on the LCD When A Distress Call Is Received 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm 2 Read and write down the distress information that displays on the LCD position data may or may not be shown then determine whether to answer the call T 3 Respond if appropriate by pressing and holding the Talk RECEIVED 7 aa button to transmit on Channel 16 Ok JGUTTIPAUSITMFO 4 The received information is placed into the Call Log See page 62 for more information on viewing the Call Wa
14. To Program Memory Channels 1 From Standby mode select a channel to be tagged using the Up Down buttons 2 Press the MORE soft key if necessary then the MEM soft key The channel will be tagged for scanning and MEM memory channel will appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected Repeat steps 1 through 2 to add addition memory channels To Clear Memory Channels 1 From Standby mode select a channel to be cleared from a memory tagging using the Up Down buttons 2 Press and hold the MORE soft key if necessary then the MEM soft key The channel will be untagged and MEM memory channel will no longer appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected Repeat steps 1 through 2 to clear additional channels from memory locations Standby Mode JANI 116 eer COMM Th W ERE MORE Memory Scan During Memory Scan the radio will rapidly switch from tagged channel to tagged channel Whenever any activity is detected the radio will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the activity on that channel The radio will then continue to scan after 2 seconds of inactivity unless you switch out of the Memory Scan mode O Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation NOTE If there are fewer than two 2 channels tagged the Memory Scan mode will not be available See page 47 under program memory channels to tag at least two 2 channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode t
15. and scroll to RAS ADIT Up Down soft keys or the UP Down channel buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current contrast setting a number between one 0 and 16 3 Use the Up Down buttons or the Right Left soft keys to change the number up or down 4 Press the ENTR soft key to select a contrast level Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Contrast setting 5 The radio will return to the settings menu The radio will remember the saved contrast level when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio LAMP AD TUST ol EXIT 4 gt ENTE ee as A Tj pe EVE ad Poe AES ie wall wlll EXIT 4 gt JEHTE Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Operating Your Radio Routines O Operating Your Radio Set Up Routines Confirmation Tone The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button If you would prefer not to hear the Confirmation Tone you can turn it Off and On as you choose Soft Keys EXIT A w_ ENTE To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or wa 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to KEY TOHE with the Up Down soft keys or the Uo Down chand l buttons 2 2 Press the ENTR soft key and DOENE ane current confirmation tone setting tH or 3 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 4 Pr
16. and speak into the microphone Transmit will be indicated on the LCD 4 Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking Your unit can only operate in either the Transmit or the Receive mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released High Low Power Button USA 25 NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio will automatically cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to resume transmission 4 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Routines 4 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 your preferences and to enter your user MMSI number To Enter The Settings Menu 1 Press the Menu button The Settings menu will appear on the LCD After entering the Settings menu you can scroll through it to make as many entries as you like Whenever the setting selection highlight appears in a feature portion of the menu it will highlight the setting that was in effect when you entered the menu aes a JUST When you are finished with changes you can exit the ERA y _IENTE Settings menu by pressing the Exit soft key and return to Standby mode To Exit The Settings Menu 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll d
17. dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista en ciertas partes del pa s o para ciertos tipos de usuario solamente Consulte las normas de la FCC o a un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2 Appendix Channel Number Numero de canal 01 01A 02 03 04 04A 05 O5A 06 07 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Map Mapa de canales Int nternac Canada Transmit Canada Freguency Frecuencia Receive Transm Recepcion 156 050 160 650 156 050 156 050 156 100 160 700 156 150 160 750 156 200 160 800 156 200 156 200 156 250 160 850 156 250 156 250 156 300 156 300 156 350 160 950 156 350 156 350 156 400 156 400 156 450 156 450 156 500 156 500 156 550 156 550 156 600 156 600 156 650 156 650 156 700 156 700 Rx Only 156 750 156 750 156 750 Power Limits Limites de potencia 1 watt USA 1 vatio EE UU y Canada 1 watt CANADA 1 vatio Canada 2 Appendix Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Moveme
18. functions are working properly 1 Press the CALL soft key and scroll to TEST ALL with the UP Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key 2 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 Press the ENTR key Press the ENTR soft key to send the Test Call The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Test Call mode and return the radio to the Call Menu oO 0 amp RIEMDS BOAT WAIT TING FOR ACE ELASPED TIME E EsIT REPT Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Maintenance And A Troubleshootinc Specifications Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is reguired to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition m Keep the radio clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent Rinse with fresh water Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen m f the radio is exposed to salt water rinse it in fresh 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 Will transmit at one 1 watt but not at 25 watts Will not transmit No sound from speaker No answer to calls Engli
19. mounting bracket as a template to drill holes for the mounting screws 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the chosen surface 3 Attach the transceiver to the mounting bracket with the locking knobs 4 Tilt the transceiver to ERRORS a convenient angle and tighten the locking knobs English Mounting And O Powering The Radio Installation And Start Up Microphone Bracket Microphone Bracket To Install The Microphone Bracket 1 Install the microphone bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws Flush Mount A Flush Mounting kit is included with your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation in almost any flat surface Use Supplied Template To Mount The Transceiver Flush In Almost Any Flat Surface o N 1 Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening See page 85 in the flat surface See page 85 for template for template CAUTION Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat Surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process Insert Transceiver 2 Insert the transceiver into the opening 3 Attach the flush mounting brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the adjusting screw flanges facing the back of the flat surface 4 Tighten the adjusting screws against the back of the flat Surface until the flange on the front of the transceiver is tight agains
20. with a 0 2 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list Press the ENTR soft key to select the number and move the cursor to the next character under MMSI Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the ninth 9 digit MMSI is entered Press the ENTR button to save the entry Highlight ADD to enter the next new name MMSI number EXIT A y _JEHTE entry or highlight the entry just entered and press the ENTR soft key to edit or delete the current entry or press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU NOTE The group MMSI is established by modifying the MMSI assigned to one 1 of the group members The last digit of that member s MMSI number is dropped and a zero 0 is inserted at the beginning For example member MMSI number 366123456 becomes group MMSI number 036612345 Group MMSIs can be entered and changed any number of times without encountering the need to have your radio reset Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC Q Setup Digital Select Calling DSC A Setup Operating Your Radio Position Request Reply Type The ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of 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 automatically respond to all Position Requests it receives or to alert you to a Positio
21. 238 i i lt lt Bee lt eee If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance 2 E 2 O28 lt zE MEN Y a ona a A L O s 5 a 2 g s Y D D e 8 J A Ni e es es es 8 84 English UN Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
22. 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 lt S 5 gt A LI 19 r Oo T LI e 0 vt o z a G t co 3 0 a N Technical Assistance English only M E www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail Class D Fixed Mount VHF Radio For Assistance Outside The U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2015 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street A f Chicago Illinois 60707 USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English iii wy copta com Transceiver Controls e Indicators And Connections Active Channel DSC Distress Button ai Soft Keys O Number Behind Red Spring ows user to Loaded Cover select current l oe Bato On Off options displayed Backlit LCD o Power _ Onthescreen 7 Screen 7 Volume a 2 Knob gt A VOLUME Squelch Knob Instant Channel Button 16 9 Button Rewind Say High Low Againe Button Power Button GPS In Connection GPS Out Connection PA Speaker Connection o Antenna Socket Power Connection English Introduction Product Features Rewind Say Again Replay missed VHD calls Automatically records the last 20 seconds of incoming radio transm
23. 67 Channels are available to all vessels Messages must be about navigation including passing or meeting other vessels These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt Maritime Control Channel 17 For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments Messages must be about regulation and control boating activities or assistance Digital Selective Calling Channel 70 This channel is set aside for distress safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques Voice communication is prohibited your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts You cannot transmit on these channels NOTE These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them Sea Tow Control de radio automatizado ARC Canales 24 25 26 27 28 84 Sintonice su radio en el canal correcto para su rea ver seatow com arc Llevar a cabo una comprobaci n de la radio como lo har a normalmente Al soltar el micr fono el sistema se volver a reproducir la transmisi n que le permite escuchar c mo suena Operaciones portuarias Canales 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A 65A
24. 9A 80A 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88A only for ship to ship messages English Appendix Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Existen tres 3 juegos de canales VHF para uso mar timo en los EE UU Canad y el resto del mundo internacional La mayor a de los canales coinciden en los tres 3 mapas pero sin duda existen diferencias consulte las tablas en las p ginas siguientes El radio incorpora los tres 3 mapas y funcionar correctamente en cualquiera de las tres reas A continuaci n presentamos en forma resumida las asignaciones de canales del Mapa de canales para EE UU Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Auxilio seguridad y llamadas Canal 16 Para ser o dos por otra estaci n llamadas o en casos de emergencia auxilio y seguridad Llamadas Canal 9 Llamadas de car cter general excepto casos de emergencia para embarcaciones no comerciales Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulaci n de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canal para reducir la congesti n del canal 16 Seguridad entre embarcaciones Canal 6 Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de b squeda y rescate enviados a barcos y aviones de la guardia costera Enlace con la guardia costera Canal 22A Para hablar con las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses excepto casos de
25. ANUAL entry option 3 Press the ENTR key 4 Press the ENTR soft key to send the Position Request Call 5 The radio will show the WAITIHG FOR Screen while waiting for the acknowledgement from the called radio And will show the F CHILE screen after the called radio responds FR Los TRANSMI 15 Ex TT Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Advanced Operation A Advanced Operation Sending A Position Reguest continued Receiving A Position Reguest l When you went through the DSC set up process you set a position request reply 6 After the called radio acknowledges the call use the type See page 42 to change your setting Depending on the setting you chose Down soft key to view the called radios current position when a Position Request message is received your radio will enter either 7 Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Request mode m The Auto Reply mode wa the radio to the Call Menu The Manual Reply mode Your radio will send the Position Request and there When The Radio Is In Auto Reply Mode will be one 1 of three 3 possible responses ISITIN PERLY A position request will sound the Position Request alarm and FRIENDS BOAT show the name of the requesting station on the LCD Your REPLIED 0 23 radio will automatically respond It will send your position if you have a GPS device connected to your radio or NO POS DATA no position data if you do not have a GPS device connected Press any b
26. F 3 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 Press the ENTR soft del to select the setting Or press the EXIT soft key to EIT without making changes to the Weather Alert setting The radio will turn on the Weather Icon and Weather Alert Icon to indicate that the Weather EXIT A w ENTE Alert is active 9 The radio will return to the settings menu The radio will remember the saved Weather Alert setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 4 Routines O Set Up Routines Operating Your Radio GPS Menu All VHF Marine radios SHOULD NEED to have a GPS receiver connected and operating to effectively use the DSC Digital Selective Calling features built in to the radios In an Emergency you want the rescue authorities and surrounding vessels to know where you are and to be able to quickly assist you in your time of need This menu allows you to select the coordinate system which is basically the accuracy the most accurate setting is selected by default and allows you to test the GPS receiver select the coordinate system which is basically the accuracy the most accurate setting is already selected by default Select the Satellite Based Augmentation System to be enabled or turned off some areas on Earth need this turned off for greater accuracy defaulted On and allows you to test the GPS recei
27. Loud continuous medium pitched high low tones warble sounds when a geographical call is received Press any button to turn it Off DSC Position Request Alarm Medium loud continuous low pitched series of closely spaced four 4 beeps three 3 short one 1 long groups sounds when a position request call is received Press any button to turn it Off DSC Individual Alarm High pause high pause high Long pause then repeat Press any button to turn it Off English Operating Your Radio Weather Alarm Medium loud continuous medium pitched series of one half 72 second beeps Spaced one half 2 second apart sounds when weather alert is turned On and NOAA sends a 1050 Hz weather alert tone on the selected weather channel Press any button to turn it Off Power On Off Transceiver power can be turned On or Off by the On Off Power Volume knob on the transceiver To Turn Your Radio On Or Off 1 Rotate the Off Power Volume knob clockwise to turn on the transceiver To turn off the transceiver rotate the Off Power Volume counter clockwise until a click is heard When the radio is powered On the confirmation tone will sound The radio will return to the settings in effect when it was last powered Off the LCD will show the corresponding information and all controls will be operative The radio will then be in Standby mode On Off Power Volume Knob Vol ume The On Off Power Volume knob
28. Turn The Priority Channel On Or Off 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to FE IQRITY CHAMMEL with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current priority channel setting ON or OFF 3 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 Press the ENTR o key to select the setting Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the priority channel Sid 5 The radio will return to the settings menu The radio will remember the saved priority channel setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio sl Chi gt m gt 0 Soft Keys gi On cms 52 English Phro ty Scan OFF eonna 16 Renewed omn chewwl ecu Weather Alert This setting will allow you to choose whether activate the Weather Alert feature When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are operating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received To Turn Weather Alert On Or Off 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to HEATHER ALERT with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel Soft Keys buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current Weather Alert setting OH or OF
29. VTS en reas selectas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Seguridad mar tima entre embarcaciones de puente de mando a puente de mando En aguas estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Medioambiental recepci n solamente Usado por radiobalizas de localizaci n de siniestros EPIRB clase C Canad boyas de EPIRB solamente Internacional comunicaci n de a bordo Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2 Appendix Channel Number N mero de canal 16 17 18 18A 19 19A 20 e 20A 21 21A 21B 22 22A 23 23A 23B 24 25 25B English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Intl nternac Channel Map Mapa de canales Canada Transmit Frequency Frecuencia Receive Recepci n 156 800 156 800 156 850 156 850 156 900 161 500 156 900 156 900 156 950 161 550 156 950 156 950 157 000 161 600 157 000 157 000 157 050 161 650 157 050 157 050 RX only 161 650 157 100 161 700 157 100 157 100 157 150 161 750 157 150 157 150 RX Only 161 750 157 200 161 800 157 250 161 850 RX only 161 850 Power Limits L mites de potencia 1 watt CANADA 1 vatio Canad 1 vatio Canad y Internac 1 watt CAN 1 vatio Canad VHF Marine i 4 Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Use English International Distress Safety and Calling Search and Rescue Por
30. a This provides the minimum separation distance to comply with RF exposure requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 10 3 m plus the 6 6 2 m height of an adult B For vessels without structure to mount the antenna as described in A it must be mounted as follows AND all persons must be outside the 10 3 m MPE radius during radio transmissions The antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 3 3 1 m vertically above the heads of all persons during radio transmissions English Radio Operator 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 barrier This is especially important on vessels with antennas mounted as described in B where no one may be within 9 2 8 m horizontally from the base of the antenna during transmissions FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE LIMITS MAY EXPOSE THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO RF ENERGY ABSORPTION IN EXCESS OF THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE 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 LI Coaxial Cable Socket Antenna Lead Attachment AN Once the antenna is installed the Coaxial Cable Lead can Bei be attached to the socket at the back of the transceiver CARN t T eg CAUTION Attempting to transmit without an antenna attached will d
31. amage your CobraMarine VHF radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 O External Devices And Connections 1 External Devices 9 And Connections Installation And Start Up External Devices And Connections Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation convenience and added versatility As is the case with the antenna choosing these devices is best done with the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer Standard connectors are provided on the front and back of the transceiver External Speaker Not Included An External Speaker can provide greater volume to hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the CobraMarine microphone speaker To Install An External Speaker 1 Connect the wires to the External Speaker as follows Orange wire Positive connection Black wire Negative connection Black wire is common shared Negative for the External Speaker and PA output 2 Make sure to solder crimp or twist the wires together firmly and use shrink tubing or electrical tape to waterproof the connection Public Address Speaker Not Included At times it may be handy to hail other boats or give instructions to line handlers on the dock Your CobraMarine VHF radio can be switched to operate in the Public Address mode through an attached PA speaker To Install A Public Address Speaker 1 Connect the wires to the External Speaker as follows Red wire Positive connection Black wir
32. and Universal Coordinated Time UTC which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT Time Adjust uses your built in GPS to gather time input Time Adjust will allow the radio to display the time as Local time or UTC time For time input to be converted to local time you need to enter the hour offset of your local time zone from Greenwich See world city time zone chart on page 80 You can also choose to have the time displayed in a 12 or 24 hour format Soft Keys TIHE ALJUS T TIHE OFFSET Ba TE EXIT A y ENTE To Change The Time Offset 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIRE ADUUEST with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons Highlight the TIME OFFSET option in the menu Press the ENTR key and observe the current setting Use the Up Down soft keys or the UP Down channel buttons to change the setting for your local time Zone Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT Local Time Zone setting without making changes to the The radio will return to the Time Adjust menu The radio will remember the saved Local Time Zone setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio To Select UTC or Local Time Display Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down aiai buttons Highlight the LOCAL TIME option in the menu Press the ENTR key and observe the current s
33. are Individual Alarm will sound and the station s name and position will be shown To Send A Position Send Message on the LCD Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode 1 be the CALL soft key and scroll to F POH with the Up Down soft keys or ihe channel Up Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key 2 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 3 Press the ENTR key 4 Press the ENTR soft key to send the Position SEND Call 5 Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Send mode and return the radio to the Call Menu TRANSMITTED ELASPED TIME 20 EXIT English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Advanced Operation e Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Call Log and Distress Log Call Waiting functions similarly to the Caller ID function on your telephone It will capture the caller s MMSI identification number and any other data included in a DSC message NOTE Each Call Log memory can hold up to 20 messages Once the memory becomes full each new call will erase the oldest call information on a first in first out basis NOTE The Envelope Icon will be displayed when calls are received and placed into any of the call logs All Messages Viewed m The envelope Icon will be shown closed to indicate a unread messages AK m The envelope Icon will be shown open to indicate that all
34. ase read these general precautions and warnings Warning And Notice Statements To make the most of this 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 NOTICE statements in this manual 1 WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life NOTICE Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment Safety Training Information This CobraMarine radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the General Population m FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave 2 English The following WARNINGS and NOTICES will make you aware of RF exposur
35. ated system for establishing a radio call It has been designed by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for VHF MF and HF calls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS DSC will eventually replace aural listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts Until DSC is fully implemented it is still necessary to maintain a listening watch on Channel 16 The DSC system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position coordinates requires a GPS receiver to be connected to the radio to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission DSC also allows mariners to initiate and receive distress urgent safety routine position request position send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios English VHF Marine Radio Protocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI The MMSI Number Is Available In The U S A From Any Of Two 2 Sources m U S Power Squadron www usps org m BoatU S 1 800 563 1536 www boatus com mmsi Y note The above references are for recreational vessels only Commercial vessels Should contact the FCC An MMSI is a nine 9 digit number used on a marine radio capable of using digital selective calling DSC It is used to selectively call other vessels or shore stations and is similar to a telephone nu
36. ctly from Cobra Ordering From U S A Transceiver Transceiver Flush Mount Kit Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Call 713 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Monday through Friday Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A To Order Online Please visit our website www cobra com Microphone Warning Sticker 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Msunting And The Radio Mounting And Powering The Radio Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio it must be installed on your vessel Installing Your Radio Choose a location for your radio where it will be conveniently accessible with the following factors in mind m The leads to the battery and the antenna are best kept as short as possible m The antenna must be mounted at least three 3 feet from the transceiver m The radio and all speakers need to be far enough from any magnetic compass to avoid deviation due to the speaker magnet m There needs to be free air flow around the heat sink fins on the back of the transceiver Surface Mount A Surface Mounting kit is included with your CobraMarine 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
37. d Operation AD Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Cobrae has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you guick access to the voice calling channels and to let you monitor more than one 1 channel at once Weather Alert Signal When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are operating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received When You Hear The Alert 1 Press any key to turn Off the alert alarm and LCD indicator Channel 16 This function gives you quick access to calling Channel 16 or Channel 9 from any operational mode Channel 16 9 Button To Switch To Channel 16 Or Channel 9 1 Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16 from any channel 2 Press the Channel 16 button again to change to Channel 9 Additional presses of the Channel 16 button will toggle back to the original channel and between channels 16 and 9 44 English Operating Your Radio Tri Watch Tri Watch gives you one 1 soft key access to scan the three 3 channels of most importance to you Channel 16 and Channel 9 will always be included as scanned channels The remaining channel will be the VHF channel in effect when you enter Tri Watch mode NOTE The radio mus
38. e Negative connection Black wire is common shared Negative for the External Speaker and PA output 2 Make sure to solder crimp or twist the wires together firmly and use shrink tubing or electrical tape to waterproof the connection Wiring Located at Back Wiring for External and of Radio Public Address Speakers Global Positioning System GPS Device Not Included Your Cobra Marine radio does not include a built in GPS receiver After connecting an external GPS receiver your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and most importantly it will be included automatically with any DSC Distress message you may need to send That will take the search out of search and rescue An external GPS input connector has been provided to allow connection to a back up GPS receiver To Install A GPS Device 1 Install the GPS device in a convenient location according to its manufacturer s directions 2 Plug in the optional Cobra C P S Cobra Positioning System into the provided 2 5mm jack 3 Or using the supplied 2 wire adapter wire as follows Yellow wire NMEA 0183 Data in Green wire NMEA 0183 Data in NOTE Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the antenna mounting location If the acquisition takes too long relocate the radio or use an external GPS receiver Wiring Located at Back Cobra Positioning of Radio System Plug GPS Interface Cable Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Opera
39. e hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for it LI WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio freguency energy when it is transmitting To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting KEEP the radio at least two 2 inches 5 cm away from yourself and others when transmitting SEE page 20 in the antenna requirements section for further information DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio DO NOT transmit more than 50 of the time the radio is in use 50 duty cycle The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories NEVER connect the transceiver to AC power It can be a fire hazard may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions NOTE Throughout this manual the term Transceiver will b
40. e Our Thanks To You And Customer Assistance A Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio IVI JA PX Y Ns 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 lt gives you 2 way lt 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 eight 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 3 II Customer Assistance 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
41. e signals being received 5 Press the EXIT soft key to EXIT the GPS Status screen 6 The radio will return to the GPS menu NOTE The larger the signal SNR number the better the GPS Signal strength Operating Your Radio Radio Self Test Your CobraMarine radio includes a Self Test feature to allow you to test the input battery voltage the output transmit power and the Antenna This is the perfect test before you head out from the dock to insure your radio is fully operational and is ready willing and able to assist you for your communications needs and in case of emergency To Select the Radio Self Test Screen 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to SELF TEST with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down clan buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current setting 3 Press and release the Transmit button on the Microphone to start the test 4 The Self Test screen reports the following information a Battery input voltage Shown as a PASS or FAIL Ifa FAIL is reported then this will show either HIGH battery voltage is too high or LOW battery voltage is too low b Radio Transmitter Power Shown as a PASS or FAIL If a FAIL is reported the RF output power is incorrect Check the installation of the radio to ensure proper Solid connections to power and the antenna c Antenna status Shown as a PASS or FAIL If a FAIL is reported the antenna impedance is incorrect open or Sa maa shorted AT TERY AI
42. e used to identify the main unit containing the LCD screen and controls The term Radio will be used to identify the entire equipment including transceiver microphone antenna and any attached external speakers Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 37 Recommendations For e Marine Communication A NOTICES AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity Doing so will damage the transceiver DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver Improper reconnection with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver POSITION your radio external speakers and cables at least three 3 feet 0 9 m away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass CHECK your compass before and after installation to be sure that it has not introduced any deviation DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone Doing so may crack the case or damage a waterproof seal Once these items have been dropped the original waterproofing cannot be guaranteed DO NOT use chemicals or solvents such as mineral spirits and alcohol to clean your radio They may damage the case surfaces Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communications Comm
43. ed marine channels and is switchable for use according to U S A International or Canadian regulations It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 as well as NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration All Hazards Radio with Alert that can be accessed by pressing one 1 key Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S A waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon and which is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov forms Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888 225 5322 International Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U S A or Canada you should contact that country s communications regulatory authority for licensing information Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 57 A VHF Marine Radio Procedures AD Voice Callinc VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radio Call Sign Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat s r
44. ed to the PA speaker and not transmitted as a radio signal through the antenna m Received radio messages will not be heard while the PA mode is active 3 To turn off PA press PA soft key again Burp Feature Cobra s Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill This is especially useful if the radio is Sprayed or during extreme foul weather conditions In these conditions water can become trapped in the speaker grill and To Activate Burp 1 Press the BURP soft key 2 The Burp tone s at maximum level will sound from the internal speaker for five seconds 3 During this time the matrix will display EXCUSE ME 4 After a 5 second interval the radio will return to standby 48 English Operating Your Radio Rewind Say Again Feature The radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature Rewind Say Again This feature allows you to replay the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission It also allows you to record call details including position coordinates call signs registration numbers and Store details that will help authorities locate a distressed vessel Example 1 When engine noise music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly press the Rewind Say Again button to enter the Rewind Say Again menu to be able to hear the message a second time This feature eliminates asking the sender to repeat the message Example 2 When li
45. efore calling again After three 3 calling periods wait at least 15 minutes before calling again Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send Station Identification Identify in English your station by your FCC call sign ship name the state registration number or other official number at both the beginning and end of each message Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit m False distress or emergency messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane words or meaning m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio m When you are on land Voice Calling To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender m Make sure your radio is On m Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to relieve congestion on Channel 16 m When the channel is quiet press the Talk button and call the ship you wish to call Hold the microphone a few inches from your face and speak directly into it in a normal tone of voice clearly and distinctly Say name of station being called THIS IS your vessel s name or call sign
46. egistration number and state of registry e g IL 1234 AB be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron Visit their website http www cps ecp ca english newradiocard html contact the nearest field office or write Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A 0C8 User Responsibility And Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land including when your boat is on its trailer NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of 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
47. emergencia tras haber establecido contacto por el canal 16 No comerciales Canales 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Canales activos para peque as embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones como por ejemplo informes de pesca atraques y agrupamientos Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Comerciales Canales 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcaci n Use los canales 8 67 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine ac Channel Assignments Channel Assignments English e VHF Marine Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Sea Tow Automated Radio Check ARC Channels 24 25 26 27 28 84 Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area see seatow com arc Conduct a radio check as you normally would Upon releasing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting you hear how you sound Port Operations Channels 14 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about operational handling movement and safety of ships Navigational Channels 13
48. entre las guardias costeras y canadienses y difusi n de informaci n sobre seguridad mar tima anunciada por el canal 16 Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Solamente Guardacostas Solamente Guardacostas sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canad Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra iy Appendix Channel Number Numero de canal 26 28 e 28B 60 61 61A 62 62A 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Map Mapa de canales Intl nternac Canada Transmit Canada Frequency Frecuencia Receive Transm Recepci n 157 300 161 900 157 350 161 950 157 400 162 000 RX only 162 000 156 025 160 625 156 075 160 675 156 075 156 075 156 125 160 725 156 125 156 125 156 175 160 775 156 175 156 175 156 225 160 825 156 225 156 225 156 275 160 875 156 275 156 275 156 325 160 925 156 325 156 325 Power Limits L mites de potencia 1 watt CAN 1 vatio Canad VHF Marine A Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Use English Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence Marine Op
49. er radio mode When in the Weather mode the Up Down buttons will change the weather channel d Press and release the Back softkey to return the radio to Standby Mode HI LO Transmit Setting Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at one 1 or 25 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications and to avoid overpowering nearby stations with your signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at one 1 watt To Toggle Between The High And Low Power Modes AB 1 Press the High Low Power button The LCD will show which mode is in effect some channels are restricted to use at a maximum of one 1 watt Your radio will automatically set the power to Low Power mode when you select those channels USA dd 117 While using the U S A channel map if in an emergency Ho GPS DATA LJ you need to increase the output power on Channel 13 and Tu cali Lecan THORE Channel 67 for your signal to be heard you can override the Low Power mode by pressing and holding the High Low Power button sire Ties aes Transmit a Message dl piian EMERG 1 Check to see that your unit is set to a proper channel for TW CALLI SCHAN IMJFE the type of message you plan to send 2 Toggle to the low power setting 3 With the microphone about two 2 inches five 5 cm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button
50. er vessel or station directly if you know its MMSI number Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to store up to twenty 20 names and their associated MMSI numbers for quick access To Enter Or Edit Names And MMSI Numbers In The Directory 1 eve the DSC SETUP MENU and scroll to IHEILID DIRECTORY individual directory with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons 2 The ADD option in the menu will be highlighted the first time this menu is entered Press the ENTR soft key to ADD a new Name and MMSI number 3 The cursor will begin to blink at the first character under ADD NAME 4 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to scroll through the character list 5 Press the ENTR soft key to select a character This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character under ADD NAME 6 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter additional characters up to a maximum of eleven 11 for the name 7 After entering the name press the ENTR soft key to move the blinking cursor to the first character under MMSI 8 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list Press the ENTR soft key to select the number and move the EDS BOAT cursor to the next character under MMSI Press the ENTR button to save the entry Highlight ADD to enter the next new name MMSI number entry or highlight the entry just entered and press the ENTR o English soft key to edit or de
51. erator Port Operations Ship Movement Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB service by MCTS Canada Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Uso de canales Espa ol sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo _ operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimient
52. erviced and returned S 5 5 z z 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a So a 23 mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original pa mae 5 28 receipt it cannot be returned m e S oS gt S o Ss 2 Send the entire product z 2 z 538 1 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed Oe ES oo c S gt or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned p T vo l lab u 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the Q S S ES original packing material S E E 3 ES 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel gD 2 E a T F l Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service E gE gt 23 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois e gt A 60707 U S A Ss 2 S 88 l A oi dE E ee S a 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired o S 5 2 2 or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 H 2 ae S S to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of e as D a sa 0 Ss gig warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair E e E9 charge or replacement charge 5 2EE
53. ess the ENTR soft key to select the setting Or press the EXIT soft key to E 3F without making changes to the Key Tone setting 5 The radio will return to the settings menu The radio will remember the saved Key Tone setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio U S A International Canada Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps 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 pages 66 through 78 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose Soft Keys IT A Y JENTR English To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to EL MODE with the Up Down soft keys or the bon ende YA 2 Press the ENTR soft key anc on ee cen ane mode setting USA IHI ATII ore 3 Use the Up Down soft AE or ite ee channel buttons to switch to the setting you want 4 Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting Or press the EXIT soft key to 17 without making changes to the Channel Mode setting 5 The radio will return to the settings menu The radio will remember the saved Key Tone setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio Time Adjust All VHF DSC and GPS activities use a 24 hour clock
54. etting Use the Up Down soft keys or the UP Down channel buttons to change the setting for how the radio will display the time UTC or Local Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting Or press the EXIT soft key to Es IT Local Time setting without making changes to the The radio will return to the Time Adjust menu The radio will remember the saved Local Time Zone setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 81 A Routines A Routines Soft Keys To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format Time a 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIRE ADJUST with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down anie buttons 2 Highlight the 12H 24H TIME DISP option in the menu 3 Press the ENTR key and observe the current setting 4 Use the Up Down soft keys or the UP Down channel buttons to change the setting for how the radio will display the time 12 Hour or 24 Hour format 5 Press the ENTR Son key to select the setting Or press the 12H 24H TIME DIS EXIT soft key to E IT without making changes to the time format display setting EXIT a w Ente 6 The radio will return to the Time Adjust menu The radio will remember the saved 12 or 24 hour radio display Setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio Priority Channel This setting will allow you to choose whether channel 16 is or is not included when channel scanning To
55. ge by saying THIS IS your vessel name or call sign OVER Release Talk button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at item 3 above fi2 English Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the Coast Guard can find you more guickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB three 3 times Mayday Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic distance five 5 miles Struck submerged object and flooding need pump and tow Four adults three children aboard no one injured Estimate we will remain afloat one half hour Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB is 26 foot sloop with blue hull and tan deck house will be listening on Channel 16 This is Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB Over It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent Marine Distress Procedure DSC Digital Selective Calling DSC is a semi automated system that will allow you to press the Distress button from any routine to make a distress call When the distress button is pressed all other channels go to Standby mode and allow the digitally encoded pre programmed messa
56. ge to take precedence Important information such as your MMSI number position and name will be transmitted on Channel 16 The distress alarm will sound for two 2 minutes or until the alarm is cleared The DSC system allows you to choose a pre programmed distress call such as Man Overboard Sinking Collision There are many pre programmed choices to choose from If a GPS is connected to your radio your coordinates will also be sent to the Coast Guard as well as to other vessels that are within range of the transmission DSC calling also allows the user to initiate and receive distress urgent safety routine position request position send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios WARNING This radio will generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to help facilitate search and rescue This radio must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF station with a distress and safety watch system The range of the signal may vary however under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 e Included In This Package ac Accessories Order Info Installation And Start Up Included In This Package Optional Accessories You should find all of the following items in the You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra package with your CobraMarine VHF radio dealer or in the U S A you can order dire
57. he Squelch setting 2 seconds after finishing the Squelch adjustment the radio will return to the Standby mode To Receive Weaker Signals 1 Turn the Squelch knob counterclockwise lower barrier If the squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the memory scan and tri watch functions will be blocked Standby And Receive Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On From Standby Mode You Can m Change your radio s settings using set up routines m Receive messages on the current channel as well as DSC messages m Listen and Receive NOAA alerts if Weather Alert mode is turned On m Switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button While the radio is in Standby mode the Receive mode is entered whenever a strong enough signal to break squelch is sent to the radio You will hear the message through whichever speakers are connected to the radio To Change The Channel You Are Listening To You Can Choose One Of The Following a Press the Up Down buttons This will take you to the next higher or lower VHF channel For rapid advance press and hold the Up or Down button b Press the Channel 16 9 button This will take you to Channel 16 with one 1 press and to Channel 9 with a second press Additional presses will toggle between Channels 16 and 9 and the current user selected channel c To listen to the Weather Radio press the WX Weather soft key This will activate the weath
58. hing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation And Start Up Antenna Reguirements And Attachment Antenna Reguirements Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna to send signals into the air and to receive them The 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 suggests you purchase the best quality antenna coaxial cable and connectors you can This is best accomplished with the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable dealer who can assess the variables involved with your particular boat and preferences 1 WARNING Compliance with FCC requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure is the responsibility of both the antenna installer and the radio operator Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius To avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy FCC OET Bulletin 65 establishes an MPE radius of 10 3 m for the maximum power of your radio with an antenna having a maximum power gain of 9 dBi This means that all persons must be at least 10 3 m away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting Installation Requirements A An omnidirectional antenna with a gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted at least 16 4 5 m above the highest deck where people may be during radio transmissions measured vertically from the lowest point of the antenn
59. i n simple simplex Su radio se ajusta autom ticamente a estas condiciones Cuando est en operaci n simple el icono A aparecer en la pantalla de cristal l quido vea la ilustraci n de la p gina A3 NOTA Todos los canales vienen programados previamente de fabrica conforme a los reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC EE UU e Industry Canada Canad No pueden ser alterados por el usuario as como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operaci n entre simple y d plex 80 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Time Zones y Appendix World City Time Zones In order to set correct local time as compared to different World City Time Zones enter the hour offset as listed below The correct local time appears on the VHF for Cities all over the world See page 43 for setup information Longitudinal Zone Offset City E172 50 to W172 50 12 IDLW International Date Line West W172 50 to W157 50 11 Nome W157 50 to W142 50 10 Honolulu W142 50 to W127 50 9 Yukon STD W127 50 to W112 50 8 Los Angeles STD W112 50 to W097 50 7 Denver STD W097 50 to W082 50 6 Chicago STD W082 50 to W067 50 D New York STD W067 50 to W052 50 4 Caracas W052 50 to W037 50 3 Rio de Janeiro W037 50 to W022 50 2 Fernando de Noronha W022 50 to W007 50 1 Azores Islands W007 50 to E007 50 GMT 0 London E007 50 to E022 50 1 Rome E022 50 to E037 50 2 Cairo E037 50 to E052 50 3 Moscow E052 50 to E067 50 4 Ab
60. ing the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the All Ships message is sent and press the ENTR key 4 Press the ENTR soft key to send the All Ships Call 9 The radio will tune to the voice channel previously Selected 6 Press the EXIT soft key to exit the All Ships Call mode and return the radio to the idle screen ELASPED TIME Be Se EXIT Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 53 4 Advanced Operation O Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Receiving An All Ships Call All Ships calls received from stations within range of the radio sound the Distress alarm and switch the radio to Channel 16 When An All Ships Call Is Heard 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm TYPE URGENCY 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending DIT the call as well as the date and time of the call 3 Listen to the incoming voice message on the channel the radio selects for the incoming All Ships call Sending A Geographical Call This radio does not send Geographical calls Only large ships and shore stations with specially eguipped radios Send Geographical calls 54 English FRIENDS WALTING Fl OR AC Operating Your Radio Sending An Individual Call Use the DSC Individual call feature to request communication with one 1 exclusive station The DSC Individual call does not alert all other stations within range To Send An I
61. ission rules and make it illegal to use Recommendations For Marine Communication The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages If the 25 watt maximum output of your radio isn t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider installing more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel The U S Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate If you don t know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you re using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses fal English 5 FCC Information Sea Tow Automated Radio Check ARC System Please try the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service Areas where the safety check service is available include the East Coast Gulf of Mexico Southern California and select inland locations including the Great Lakes The first a
62. issions Great when in noisy conditions Dual Power selectable to one 1 or 25 watts output power for near or distant calling USA International Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three 3 different channel maps established for these areas All NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all of the National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Emergency Weather Alert a Product Features Memory Scan Lets you scan through all selected memory channels to find conversations in progress Tri Watch Lets you monitor three 3 channels at once Channel 16 Channel 9 and one 1 user selectable channel Noise Canceling Microphone Blocks background noise to let your voice be heard at the receiving station Illuminated Buttons Helps you quickly find the buttons you need in low light conditions Mounting Kits Included Radio can be mounted on under or in almost any flat surface using one 1 of Can alert you with an audible tone and visual the included brackets alarm if threatening weather is nearby Instant Channel 16 9 Instant access to the priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Digital Selective Calling DSC Class D Allows the ability to maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 while simultaneously monitoring Channel 70 for DSC calls Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station to station calls Radio utilizes two 2 built in encoders receivers
63. iting Log 5 If MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identify matches a contact from the Individual Directory entry stored in your radio the name identification displays and the alarm sounds to identify the Name of the matching MMSI member 6 Press ESC after viewing the display to return to normal Standby mode NOTE The radio automatically switches to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC Distress call and the alarm will sound for approximately two 2 minutes Press any button to clear the Distress alarm instantly Regarding Distress Relay Calls This radio cannot send Distress Relay calls Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios can send Distress Relay calls Receiving Distress Relay Calls This radio does respond to a Distress Relay call just as it responds to a Distress call 52 English Sending An All Ships Calls Use the DSC All Ships call for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well as sending Routine messages to all stations at once The DSC All Ships call reaches all stations in radio range Use the DSC All Ships call for urgent but not life threatening situations or to broadcast a safety warning to all vessels in the area Up Down Buttons To Send An All Ships Call 1 Prese the CALL soft key and scroll to ALL SHIPE with the UP Down soft keys or ine channel Un Down buttons 2 Select either SAFETY or URGEHIC Y and press the ENTR soft key 3 Us
64. lete the current entry or press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the ninth 9 digit MMSI is entered Operating Your Radio Group MMSI Number Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group MMSls These allow a message to be sent automatically to all members of the group without having to call each one individually Each member of the group must enter the group MMSI number in his radio in order to receive group messages To Enter A Group MMSI Number EA METE 4 Enter the DSC SETUP MENU and scroll to GROUP MMSI INDIVID DIRECTORY OT group MMSI with the Up Down soft ae or ie Sle Naam Se Up Down channel buttons 2 The ADD option in the menu will be highlighted the first time this menu is entered Press the ENTR soft key to ADD a new Name and MMSI number The cursor will begin to blink at the first character under ADD NAME Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to scroll through the character list Press the ENTR soft key to select a character This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character under ADD NAME Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter additional characters up to a maximum of eleven 11 for the name 7 After entering the name press the ENTR soft key to move the blinking cursor to the second character under MMSI A the first digit of a Group MMSI number always starts
65. mber For your CobraMarine radio to operate in the DSC mode you must enter your maritime mobile service identity MMSI number See page 41 for instructions on how to enter it In Canada Contact m Industry Canada Spectrum Management Office only available on the Internet www ic gc ca and search for MMSI To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U S A Users can obtain an MMSI from their country s telecommunications authority or ship registry This may involve amending or obtaining a ship station license ED WARNING This equipment is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to facilitate search and rescue To be effective as a safety device this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF marine channel to distress and safety watch system The range of the signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 A Emergency Messages BD Radiotelep And Distress Procedure Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure Marine Emergency Signals The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving MAYDAY and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened situatio
66. n vOICe Cr fe 7 EXIT Jo All radios switch to the channel selected in step 1 Press and hold the Talk button to send a voice message to everyone in the group m Anyone in the group can transmit on the channel Operating Your Radio Receiving A Group Call When another station makes a Group call to the radio the Individual alarm sounds the caller is identified on the LCD call information is placed in the Call Log and the radio is switched to the channel selected by the caller similar to an Individual call Press any button to turn Off the alarm a To Receive A Group Call BOAT GROUP 1 Listen for the group voice message TE ROUTINE da 2 Press the Talk button and respond only if appropriate Na GRO MF FE B OK IGUITIPAUS 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 reply will be forthcoming If for some reason your request is not acknowledged in five 5 minutes the user will be prompted to Resend the request or exit the menu Up Down Buttons To Request The Position Of Another Sauni 1 Ki the CALL soft key and scroll to F TON CEGUEST with the Up Down soft ae or ne channel Up Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key 2 Using the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the M
67. n Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not manual reply To Set The Position Request Reply Type Wa paji ETER 1 Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to GROUP ea OH with the Up Down soft keys or the i UP Down ai buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current highlighted setting AUTO or MANUAL 3 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to change the setting EITI a w jente 4 Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU Auto Channel Switch The ability of your radio to automatically switch to the requested channel when receiving an Individual Call In some cases automatically switching channels may not be wanted especially if the radio is being used for Bridge to Bridge communications in a busy port or waterway Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically Change channels to the requested channel in an Individual Call or not E To Set The Automatic Channel Switch On or Off 1 Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to AUTO SWITCH Automatic Channel Switch with the Up EXIT A Ww ENTE Down soft keys or the UP Down channel buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current highlighted setting ON or OFF 3 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to change the setting 4 Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU
68. n beyond your control by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn In any event do communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency SECURITE message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure it tay Use channel 16 to communicate your emergency message Make sure you transmit on high power If you are merely out of gas do not send an emergency message Drop your anchor and call a friend or marine to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow When using an international emergency signal the appropriate Signal is to be spoken three 3 times prior to the message If You Hear A Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals priorit
69. nd only boating safety program of its kind the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service is fully automated and allows 24 hour a day automated responses to radio check calls Conducting a radio check through the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service couldn t be simpler All boaters need to do is tune their VHF radio to Channel 24 25 26 27 28 or 84 channel varies by location then key the mic and ask for a radio check The system responds to each radio check with an automated reply including the location and also replays the boater s original radio transmission allowing them to assess the strength of the signal and confirm the VHF radio is in good working order To find the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service channel in an area boaters radio owners should visit www seatow com arc The web page allows you to search for the local channel and has an instructional video on how to use the service step by step 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 FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156 025 to 163 275 MHz It requires 13 8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of one 1 or 25 watts The transceiver is capable of Class D Digital Selective Calling operation in accordance with CFR Part 47 Section 80 225 The radio operates on all currently allocat
70. ndividual Call een Buttons MOTE d CHAHHEL He 7 Enit amp Y ENTE BOAT ELASPED TIMEDO 13 EXIT REF i THDTVIGUAL CALL FRIENDS BOAT COMMECTED ELAPSED TIMER Esila ENTE 1 CO Proso the CALL soft key and scroll to 1 CUAL with the UP Down soft keys or the channel Un Down buttons and press the ENTR soft key 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 Press the ENTR key Using the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the Individual Call message is sent and press the ENTR key Press the ENTR soft key to send the Individual Call The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Individual Call mode and return the radio to the idle screen If the radio called sends back an automatic DSC response able to comply the individual alarm will sound Wait for a voice message from the called station If an unable to comply response or no reply is received the radio display asks to resend the message or exit the menu At the Unavailable menu Press REPT or EXIT soft keys m f REPT is selected the radio restarts the individual call If EXIT is selected the radio will return to the Call Menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 55 A Advanced Operation
71. nt Port Operations VTS in selected areas Intership Safety Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Commercial Intership Only Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational Commercial Commercial VTS in selected areas Port Operations VTS in selected areas Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge In U S waters large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel Port Operations VTS in selected areas Environmental Receive Only Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication VHF Marine i Channel Assignments Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS en reas selectas Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Seguridad entre embarcaciones Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comerciales Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Canal de llamada de la tripulaci n no comercial recreativo Comerciales Comercial
72. number under UTC Time 5 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter additional numbers 6 After entering the UTC time press the ENTR soft key to move the blinking cursor to the first number under LAT Latitude 7 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list 8 Press the ENTR soft key to select the first number and move the cursor to the next number under LAT 9 Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the seventh 7 digit of the LAT is entered 10 After entering the LAT Latitude press the ENTR soft key to move the blinking cursor to the first number under LON Longitude 11 Use the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list 12 Press the ENTR soft key to select the first number and move the cursor to the next number under LON 13 Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the eighth 8 digit of the LON s entered 14 Press the ENTR button to save the entry and the radio will return to the DSC SETUP MENU MENU EXIT You can exit the menu at any time by pressing the EXIT soft key on any screen This method will exit to the next highest menu repeated presses of the EXIT soft key will return the radio to the radio standby mode The menu EXIT selection in the menu screen will return the radio immediately to the radio standby mode When in the menu just scroll down until the EXIT option is highlighted then press the ENTR soft key Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Advance
73. o de embarcaciones sea Tow Servicio de radio automatizado del control Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canad Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo _ operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo _ operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS en reas selectas Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine A Channel Assignments A Channel Assignments Channel Channel
74. o function See page 26 for squelch procedure To Enter Memory Scan 1 From Standby mode press the MORE soft key if necessary then the SCAN soft key The radio will immediately begin to scan the channels you tagged AH memory scan will be highlighted on the LCD To Exit Memory Scan 1 From Memory Scan mode press the SCAN soft key This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned memory location During Memory Scan while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following a Press the Talk button to remain on that memory location and end scanning This will return the radio to Standby mode The radio will then continue to scan after 2 seconds of inactivity unless you switch out of the Memory Scan mode During Memory Scan while not receiving a transmission Press the Talk button to communicate on the last channel scanned and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Advanced Operation A Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Public Address Use the Public Address PA mode of voice transmission to communicate to other nea vessels or people This feature requires a mounted and connected optional 2 To Broadcast on the PA Speaker 1 Press the PA soft key 2 Press the Talk button on the microphone and speak into COB microphone Talk Button NOTE While in the PA mode m When the Talk button is pressed the output is direct
75. on the transceiver controls the speaker volume The volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker and does not affect the volume of your outgoing messages That is controlled by the VOLUME circuitry of your radio The volume bar graph will be shown to indicate the volume setting 2 seconds after finishing the TT volume adjustment the radio will return to the Standby mode On Off Power Volume Knob Volume keep To Increase The Volume e Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise To Decrease The Volume e Turn the On Off Power Volume knob counter clockwise Squelch Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency noise so that you can more clearly hear the signals you want You can think of it as a variable barrier that blocks what you don t want to hear Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Started Sguelch Knob YAA SGUELCH Turn Till Hissing Sound Stops 13 Stand by Mode ror 7 a ee T E r a a To Squelch Your Radio 1 With the Squelch knob turned fully counter clockwise turn the On Off Volume knob clockwise until you hear a hissing noise sound 2 Turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the hissing sound stops Turning the Squelch knob further clockwise higher barrier will filter weak and medium strength signals until only the Strongest signal can get through at the highest squelch Setting The Squelch bar graph will be shown to indicate t
76. onnected or a position is manually entered DSC operation does not provide receiving stations with information like number of persons aboard or injuries At anytime Before receiving a Distress Call Acknowledgement This specific information must be communicated by voice on Channel 16 to the Distress can be canceled the station that acknowledges a DSC Distress call 1 From the WAIT FOR ACK screen press the CANC soft key To Send a DSC Distress Call 2 From the DISTRESS CANCEL screen confirm cancelling 1 From Standby mode pull down the spring loaded red the Distress Call by pressing the YES soft key vee a bl ie ME DIS DURON After the Distress Call Cancel message has been sent l press the CONT key mena UES O DOE on After the Distress Cancel has been sent your are required A E E AA to follow up with a VOICE CANCEL containing the ae l following information Distress Button Co E Lil dl FIFE FLOOD TMG COLLISION m include a Nature of Distress message with the distress call ALL STATIONS SAY 3 TIMES IT A ENTE gt Seo lo al ale LS EEE This is SHIP NAME CALL SIGN SHIP MMSI 4 aiii iia A POSITION CANCEL MY DISTRESS ALERT OF DATE a EE 3 Send an Automatic Distress Call UTC TIME l a Press and hold the Distress button SAA 5 After completing the VOICE CANCEL procedure press the II DISTRESS Include a Nature of Distress Message with Distress Call MT Ames DUNE Sot KEy 1O reM t0 thg
77. own to EXIT at the bottom of the menu or press the Exit soft key to move up through the menu until the radio returns to the Standby mode Menu Button NOTE Basic set up routines are described here For set up routines that apply specifically to a particular function they are included in the section for that function English LCD Backlight The LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off Soft Keys To Adjust The Backlight Level 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to LAMP AD with the Up Down soft keys or using the Up Down channel buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft ee and ee the current backlight setting HIGH MEDIUM LOL or OFF 3 Use the Up Down buttons or Right Left soft keys to switch to the setting you want Press the ENTR soft key to select the backlight setting Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the backlight setting The radio will return to the Settings menu The radio will remember the saved backlight setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio NOTE If the backlight is set to off ANY key press will activate the backlight at the lowest setting LCD Contrast a The LCD backlight will not be visible in daylight but the LCD Contrast can be adjusted to make it easier to read in different light conditions To Change The Contrast 1 Enter the Settings menu
78. perate in the DSC mode until an official MMSI number is entered An error tone will sound when attempting to operate in the DSC mode without an MMSI number NOTE An MMSI number can only be entered one time To enter a new MMSI number please contact Cobra customer service English To Enter Your MMSI Number 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to E SETUP with the Up Down soft keys or the hannel 1 Up Down buttons 2 Press the ENTR soft key and scroll to RADIO MMSI ENTRY with the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down buttons 3 Press the ENTR soft key The blinking cursor will appear CTO MME at the first digit under RADIO MMSI ENTRY MMSI 123456789 4 Use the Up Down soft keys or the channel Up Down EWIT A V JEHTF buttons to scroll through the number list to the first digit of your number 5 Press the ENTR soft key to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number EXIT A VIENTRE 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of your MMSI number are entered ae ee 7 Check that you have entered the number correctly The MUST 123456789 radio will ask you to re enter your number to confirm EsiT A w ENTE 8 Press ENTR soft key to save the MMSI number and the radio will return to the DSC SETUP MENU RECENTER M Maa NOTE EXIT After the MMSI number has been entered the RADIO MMSI ENTRY menu option will move to the bottom of the DSC SETUP MENU This is done becau
79. s VHF Marine BD Channel Assignments Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three 3 sets of 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 has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U S A Channel Map Channel Assignments English Distress Safety and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety Calling Channel 9 General purpose non emergency calling by non commercial vessels Recreational boaters are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16 Intership Safety Channel 6 Ship to ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft Coast Guard Liaison Channel 22A To talk to the Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard non emergency after making contact on Channel 16 Non Commercial Channels 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Working channels for small vessels Messages must be about needs of the vessel such as fishing reports berthing and rendezvous Use Channel 72 only for ship to ship messages Commercial Channels 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 7
80. se the MMSI entry is entered only once If You Incorrectly Enter Your MMSI Number YOU CAN DO THIS ONLY ONCE An attempt to enter an MMSI number again will result in an error message as shown Pressing the EXIT soft key from the error message will return the radio to the DSC SETUP MENU Once the error message appears the radio will still operate in all non DSC modes But you will have to contact Cobra Electronics see product service on page 84 for details for reset before you can enter a new MMSI number into the radio Because the MMSI number is so important to DSC operation this limitation is imposed on all DSC capable radios to prevent constant changes and the potential introduction of errors in the process Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Digital Select Calling DSC 0 Setup Digital Select Calling DSC 0 Setup Operating Your Radio 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 To View Your MMSI Number At Any Time A 1 Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to MMSI 1234367 SI t with the Up Down soft keys or EXIT the Up Down annel buttons 2 Press the ENTR button and the already entered number will be displayed 3 Press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU Individual Directory DSC calling allows you to call anoth
81. sh Possible Cause s Improper power connection selected channel is limited to one 1 watt selected channel is limited to receive only Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Solution s Insure power connections are proper and secure Switch to another channel Switch to another channel Readjust volume and sguelch Switch to high power 25 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station Specifications eV Number of Channels Channel Spacing Modulation Input Voltage Current Drain Stand by Receive Transmit Temperature Range Unit Dimensions Unit Weight All U S A Canadian and International 10 NOAA Weather Channels 25 kHz 5 kHz Max 13 8 VDC 20 mA 200 mA 5A O High power 1A Low 20 Cto 60 C 6 25 x 3 0 x 6 15 9 cm x 5 7 cm x 18 cm 2 Ibs 12 0 oz 1100 g Receiver Frequency Range Receiver Type Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 12 dB Sinad AF Output Transmitter Frequency Range TX RF Output Power Spurious Emissions Microphone Type Frequency Stability FM Hum and Noise 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Double Conversion Super Heterodyne 0 35 uV 0 30 uV 2 5 Watts 8 Ohms 156 025 to 157 425 MHz 1 and 25 Watts 60 dB High 55 dB Low Electret 10 ppm 40 dB Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine BD Channel Assignment
82. signments Freguency Power Limits Limites de potencia Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol English Channel Channel Map Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia pe de Intl Canada Transmit Receive e canal J nternac Recepci n 79A 156 975 156 975 80 157 025 161 625 80A 157 025 157 025 81 e 157 075 161 675 81A 157 075 157 075 82 157 125 161 725 82A e 157 125 157 125 83 157 175 161 775 83A 157 175 157 175 83B e RX only 161 775 84 e 157 225 161 825 85 e e 157 275 161 875 86 e e e 157 325 161 925 87 e 157 375 157 375 88 157 425 157 425 88A 157 425 157 425 Commercial Also Non Comercial only in Great Lakes Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Ship to Coast
83. stening to an urgent distress of an excited caller with confusing background noise press the Rewind Say Again button to enter the Rewind Say Again menu to be able to hear the message a second time and get lifesaving information Operation of Rewind Say Again 1 Press the Rewind button after the last inbound audio transmission 2 Using the Up Down out eta ele or fu channel Up Down buttons scroll to the F Pe 3 menu option 3 Press the ENTR key to pa the cord 4 The radio automatically replays the last 20 seconds of the previous audio transmission 5 Respond to the caller normally after the message is replayed Setup and Advanced Operation of Rewind Say Again Operation of Rewind Say Again 1 Press the Rewind button a OFF EXIT REWIND When highlighted and the ENTR key is pressed exits the Rewind features and when the Rewind button is pressed again the screen above will be displayed b PAUSE RECORDING Pause recording of incoming audio transmissions c PLAYBACK RECORDING Playback recorded incoming audio d SAVE RECORDING Saves recorded incoming audio e ERASE RECORDING Erases the saved recording f RECORD MESSAGE Record a message using the microphone to record the message using the PTT key to start and stop the recording g PLAYBACK MESSAGE Playback the recorded message h SAVE MESSAGE Save the recorded message i ERASE MESSAGE Erases the saved message j TRANSMIT MESSAGE Transmi
84. t Operations Ship Movement Commercial Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Port Operations Ship Movement U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Service Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB service by MCTS Canada Uso de canales Espa ol Llamadas seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional B squeda y rescate Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comerciales Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comerciales Canad guardia costera solamente Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Enlace
85. t be sguelched for tri watch to function See page 26 for squelch procedure To Enter Tri Watch Mode 1 In Standby mode use the Up Down buttons to go to the channel you want to add as the third location to be scanned 2 Press the Tri Watch soft key Tri watch will be indicated on the LCD and the radio will scan between Channel 16 Channel 9 and the third tri watch channel you selected A signal on any one 1 of the three 3 channels will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the traffic on the channel The channel number will be displayed on the LCD To Exit Tri Watch Mode 1 Press the Tri Watch soft key The radio will return to Standby mode During Tri Watch while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following a Press the Talk button to remain on that tri watch channel and return to Standby mode If you do not press any buttons your radio will automatically resume scanning tri watch channels when the incoming transmission is complete During Tri Watch while not receiving a transmission a Press the Talk button to communicate on the last tri watch channel scanned and return to Standby mode Up Down Buttons Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2 Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Memory Channels You can program or tag any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory Scan mode Standby Mode a pa 11027 BASI COMML Th Ws CALL MORE English
86. t the flat surface Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Mounting And Mounting And OF T he Radio P The Radio Warning Sticker Warning Sticker NOTE EA 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 radio operator Be sure the of current To minimize voltage drop choose a wire gauge as follows location is clean and dry before applying the sticker Power Connection Cables Electrical Power Connection Length Wire Gauge Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered Up to 1 5m 4 9ft 1 6 mils 14 from the vessel s 13 8 volt negative Up to 3 0m 9 8 ft 2 0 mils 12 ground direct current electrical system A 16 4 ft 9 ISHA 12 volt nominal A fused power ee sal connection lead is provided at the back Up to 6 0m 19 7 ft 3 3 mils 8 of the transceiver KINA ia To Connect To A Power Source Black Cable 1 Attach the black wire to a negative Negative ground 2 Attach the fused red power wire to the positive side of the power system NOTE This radio will draw up to 8 amps when transmitting at full power NOTICES A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio When replacing the fuse in your transceiver use only the size and type Originally provided English Not
87. t the recorded message Rewind Say Again Button Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Advanced Operation A Advanced Operation Digital Select Calling DSC Operation Abort The Distress Call Process The Send menu displays when the Distress button is pressed _ Wat EOR Ack If the Distress button is pressed by mistake NOTE ja a Press the EXIT soft key to return to Standby mode CAHCIRSHDIPAUSITHFO This radio follows Class D DSC protocol with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver The Distress alarm sounds to confirm that the message is transmitted At the end of the transmission the radio Pnad STESS oats maintains a watch on Channel 16 and Channel 70 for an sending and receiving distress calls and acknowledgements on Channel 70 can be a acknowledgement Press any button to turn Off the alarm lifesaver for mariners m f an acknowledgement is received the Distress NOTE alarm sounds again and the responding party s MMSI The DSC call number displays on the LCD m Sound the distress alarm at all receiving stations m f no acknowledgement is received the radio resends m Inform receiving stations of your identity MMSI the message at approximately four 4 minute intervals m Informs receiving stations of the nature of the emergency until an acknowledgement is received or the Distress call is aborted Cancelling a Distress Call m Informs receiving stations of sending position when a GPS device is sort Keys c
88. ting Your Radio Getting Started Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons on the transceiver Press means a momentary press then release press and hold means to hold the button Tones And Alarms When your CobraMarine VHF radio is On you can expect to hear the following tones and alarms The volume of these sounds is controlled by the circuitry in the radio and is not affected by the volume set with the On Off Power Volume knob Confirmation Tone Single high pitched beep confirms all button presses except the Talk button lt can be turned On or Off See set up routines on page 30 Error Tone Three low pitched beep indicates an invalid button press DSC Distress Alarm High low high low high Pause then repeat The volume of all alarms will increase after 10 seconds Press any button to turn it Off NOTE This alarm sounds only for DSC distress calls on Channel 70 It does not sound for voice calls on Channel 16 you still must listen for those Distress Acknowledgement Alarm High low high low high Pause then repeat The volume of all alarms will increase after 10 seconds Press any button to turn it Off DSC Routine Call Alarm High pause high pause high Long pause then repeat Press any button to turn it Off DSC Geographical Alarm
89. tions or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra Shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages So the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Ad Product Service G 5 STO Product Service O E DW If you have any guestions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product or if you are missing parts O Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE ab E See customer assistance on page Al T gt E ab If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending e z your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may O YA a WA be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the a Za following to have the product s
90. ts English Weather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorol gicos NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the plain numbered channels and all of the A channels such as OTA 03A and de canal 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex Channel Number RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel Numero Frecuencia de recepci n MHz Weather Channel operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 1 162 550 NOAA 2 162 400 NOAA NOTE 3 162 475 NOAA All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international 4 162 425 NOAA regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada i 5 162 450 NOAA They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex 6 162 500 NOAA 7 162 525 NOAA 8 161 650 Canada Asignacion de canales de VHF para radiocomunicacion maritima Espanol 9 161 775 Canada 10 163 275 NOAA NOTA Muchos de los canales de numeros simples como 01 02 y 03 transmiten y reciben en diferentes frecuencias A esto se le llama operaci n duplex El resto de los canales de n meros simples y todos los canales A como OTA 03A y 04A transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia a la que se le llama operac
91. u Dhabi E067 50 to E082 50 5 Maldives E082 50 to E097 50 6 Dhuburi E097 50 to E112 50 Bangkok E112 50 to 127 50 8 Hong Kong E127 50 to E142 50 9 Tokyo E142 50 to E157 50 10 Sydney E157 50 to E172 50 11 solomon Islands E172 50 to W172 50 12 Auckland English Limited 3 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 3 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized altera
92. utton to silence the alarm and exit the display m You will receive the position m You will receive a no position data response meaning the station you queried is not connected to a GPS device and cannot send its position m You will receive a no reply response meaning the operator of that station has chosen not to reply to your request When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode If You Receive A Position A position request message will sound the Position The requested position with the station name Request alarm and show the name of the requesting and MMSI will show on your screen station You can choose to Press the Enter button to return to Standby m Reply and send your position mode after you have noted the station s position m Exit without sending your position NOTE Sa If You Choose to Reply with Your Position If the radio is connected properly to your chartplotter 1p the ENTR soft k you will see the requested position of the other vessel ao Be indicated on the display If You Choose Not to Reply with Your Position 2 Press the EXIT soft key English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 4 Advanced Operation 4 Advanced Operation Sending A Position Send Receiving A Position Send Position Send uses your connected GPS in similar fashion to the Position Request When another station sends you its position in Position Send mode the function except that you initiate the activity to let another station know where you
93. ver will test either the internal or an external GPS receiver to be sure that you are receiving good satellite information and check the GPS signal strength 34 English Operating Your Radio DAT BASED AUG SYS EXIT A Y JENTR To Select the Coordinate System 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GFS MENU with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons 2 Highlight the COOROTMATE SYSTEM option in the menu 3 Press the ENTR T and observe the current setting 4 Use the Up Down soft keys or the UP Down channel buttons to change the setting to use the desired coordinate system 5 Press the ENTR a key to select the setting Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Coordinate sysctl setting 6 The radio will return to the GPS menu The radio will remember the saved Coordinate System setting when powering off the radio or disconnecting power to the radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 O Routines 4 Set Up Routines Operating Your Radio 36 English To Select the GPS Status Screen 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to IEHL with the Up Down soft keys or the Up Down channel buttons 2 Highlight the GPS STATUS option in the menu 3 Press the ENTR key and observe the current setting 4 The GPS Status screen reports the following information a How many satellites are currently being tracked b The overall health of the GPS satellit
94. y over any other messages ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not answered YOU should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct assistance you may be in a position to relay the message 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 11 A Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Emergency Messages 0 And Distress Procedure Marine Distress Procedure speak slowly clearly calmly 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 Make sure your radio is On select VHF Channel 16 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign Say MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are near State the nature of your distress State the kind of assistance needed Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull Say WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 End messa

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