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1. 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 79A 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 b VHF Marin 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 incorpo
2. to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses a English VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U S A International or Canadian regulations lt 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 l
3. A Digital neen Calling DSC Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Standby Mode BROUE PALL SHIPS AMORES Ninbu Directory ETLLIGAN MARY AH RED EEARD Transmit Position USA POS SEND CCAPT BLACK In adi APT BLACK SEND SEXIT Position Send GILLIGAN AR E pi 206 English Sending A Position Send Position Send uses your connected GPS in similar fashion to the position request function except that you initiate the activity to let another station know where you are To Send A Position Send Message 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate 2 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Fis SEHD position send 4 Press the Call Set button to enter the individual directory 5 Use the Up Down buttons to select the station to which you want to send your position 6 Press the Call Set button to send your position After your position is sent the LCD will show FES SEHD position send You will have two 2 choices m Resend your position to the same station m Exit from Position Send mode To Resend Your Position 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select SEHE 2 Press the Call Set button to resend your position To Exit From The Position Send Mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu Receiving A Position Send When another station
4. Commercial Intership only VHF Marine Channel Assignments Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo No comercial recreativo Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 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 operaciones de protecci n medioambiental Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Canad guardia costera solamente EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 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 Come
5. a hissing noise sound 2 Turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the hissing Sound Starts sound stops Turning the Squelch knob further clockwise higher bearier will filter weak and medium strength signals until only the strongest signal can get through at the highest squelch setting Turn Until Hissing Sound Stops NOTE o To receive Weaker Signals Turn the Squelch Knob counterclockwise lower bearier If the squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the scan and dual watch functions will be blocked 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 Receive NOAA alerts if Weather Alert mode is turned On 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 1 Of The Following m 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 m 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 m Press the Weath
6. seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Scan mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for Scan mode to function See page 36 for squelch procedure To Enter Scan From Standby mode press the Sean button The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map SZAH will show on the LCD To Exit Scan From Scan mode press the Scan button This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned channel During Scan while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following m Press the Talk button to remain on that channel and end scanning This will return the radio to Standby mode m Press the Up Down buttons to resume scanning If you do not press any buttons within ten 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning During 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 9 igal Select Calling DSC Digital Select Calling DSC Setup Digital Selective Calling DSC uses digital signals to increase messaging range This provides the most reliable message delivery per watt of output power Digital signals are less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog signals DSC equipped radios also interface wit
7. 1 mi m Settings menu and scroll to position reply with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and pombe the current setting MT or MF i Use the Up Down buttons to ranas the o Press the Call Set button to select the setting AUTO ai Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT HAHA Press the Call Set button to return to the CEALT Settings menu oO 0 amp GW Individual Directory DSC calling allows you to call another vessel or station directly if you know its MMSI number Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to store up to 10 names and their associated MMSI numbers for quick access Individual Directory To Enter Or Edit Names And MMSI Numbers oy In The Directory j fi l CONTRAST j 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to THOU DIR AMORES y individual directory with the Up Down b ition Lege i 2 Press the Call Set button to enter a USER MMSI ag memory location 1 10 tani 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the Location 01 memory locations to one you want to select English 0 gt Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling DSC 4 Press the Call Set button to select the memory location Mee cursor will begin to blink at the first character under 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the character list 6 Press the Call Set button to select a character This will bana move the blinking cursor to the next character under HANI 7 Repeat steps 5
8. 775 AAA MO le e e 157225 161 825 le loo y 457225 157 225 le fe e 157 275 161 875 e 457275 157275 e e e 157325 161 925 e lo 157325 157325 le e e 157375 161 975 el 157375 157375 ME k i 88A 157425 157425 VHF Marine DO Channel Assignments Q L mites de potencia Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Non Commercial Recreational Port Operations Ship Movement 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 Environmental Protection Operations Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Canada Coast Guard Only U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border
9. DSC calls that are received will sound one 1 alert alarm See pages 36 37 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 Heard 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode 2 Read and write down the distress information on the LCD there may or may not be position data shown then determine whether you should answer the call 3 Respond if appropriate by pressing and holding the Talk button to transmit on Channel 16 Distress Info on LCD NOTE Your radio will automatically switch to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC distress call 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 received Distress Relay call juat as it responds to a Distress call English b Digital neen Calling DSC Sending An All Ships Calls Use DSC All Ships call is used for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well as to send routine messages to all stations at once The DSC All Ships call reaches all stations within range of your radio Use the DSC All Ships call if you have an urgent but not life threatening situation or a safety warning to broadcast to all vessels in you
10. GPS device to your CobraMarine VHF radio By having a GPS connected your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and most importantly it will be included automatically in any DSC distress message you may need to send That will take the search out of search and rescue FCC rules require the radio to prompt the user with visual and audible beeps alerts if a GPS is not connected or position information is not entered manually every four 4 hours To Install A GPS Device 1 Install the GPS device in a convenient location according to its manufacturer s directions 2 Bond the NMEA out negative wire to the black wire of the GPS interface cable 3 Bond the NMEA out positive wire to the red wire of the GPS interface cable GPS Connection NOTE When bonding the wires make sure connections are secure and properly insulated 4 Connect the new combination cable to the GPS device and to the back of the transceiver NOTE Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Getting Started DSC Position Request Alarm Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various Medium loud continuous low pitched series of closely spaced four 4 beeps controls and indicators on your radio three 3 short one 1 long groups sounds when a POSITION REQUEST call l l is received Pre
11. Radio Digital neen Calling DSC Receiving A Position Request When you went through the DSC set up process you set a position request reply type See page 52 to change your setting Depending on the setting you chose when a Position Request message is received your radio will enter either m The Auto Reply mode m The Manual Reply mode oe Request A ali Request When The Radio Is In Auto Reply Mode A position request will sound the position request alarm and show the name of the requesting station on the LCD Your radio will automatically respond It will send your PT if you have a GPS connected to your radio or HG FOS DATA no position data if you do not jave a GPS device connected Press any button to silence the alarm and exit the display When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode A position request message will sound the position request alarm and show the name of the requesting station You can choose to m Reply and send your position m Exit without sending your position If You Choose To Reply With Your Position 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select REFL Y 2 Press the Call Set button to send your position 3 Press any button to return to Standby mode If You Choose Not To Reply 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode without sending your position Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 53 6 Digita Solset Calling DSC
12. The tables on pages 14 through 23 will help you select the proper channels Before pressing the Talk button to transmit a message you should select the appropriate channel and transmit power output Channels You can transmit voice messages on most VHF Channels Refer to the VHF marine channel assignments on pages 14 through 23 to select a channel according to the type of message you are going to send 32 English To Change The Channel You Can Choose From One 1 Of The Following m Press the Up Down buttons This will take you to the next higher or lower VHF channel When on Channel 88A the next higher channel is Channel 1 and vice versa For rapid advance press and hold the Up or Down buttons The confirmation tone will sound only for each button press not during rapid advance m 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 Channel 16 and Channel 9 Press and hold the Channel 16 9 button to return to Standby mode Operating Your Radio Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at 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 1 watt High Low Power Butt
13. Tone U S A International Canada Channel Maps The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button If you would prefer U S A Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels not to hear the Confirmation Tone you can turn it Off and On as you choose are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off on pages 14 through 23 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will Entera Setinas mennad carol to KOH mat operate correctly in whichever area you choose With the Up Down buttons oo Weather UIC Button To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It 1 From Standby mode press and hold the Weather UIC Ps 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current tn confirmation tone setting GH or OFF ie KEY TONE i button The radio will shift one 1 channel map and the E PST 3 Use the Up Down buttons to switch to the setting active channel map will show on the top line of the LCD you want i hannel 4 Press the Call Set button to select the setting ee PAL LOS I ME NEXECNANNE Mapls 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Es IT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby CAN Canada then back to LSA The radio will return to Standb
14. a backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off E Pa b To Adjust The Backlight Level 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to LAMP HE LAMP AD lamp adjustment with the Up Down buttons CONTRAST ae 2 Press the Call Set button and ao ng Current AMA EL aan gee backlight setting HIGH MEDTUNM fore ahah Y gt 3 Use the Up Down buttons to len to the cuina you want MER TLIM Press the Call Set button to select the backlight setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT DFF Press the Call Set button to return to Standby When the backlight is turned On to any intensity the lamp will be lit whenever the radio is On LCD Contrast Contrast 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 Contrast To Change The Contrast BC tig 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to COMTEAST E ADJ with the Up Down buttons SCONTRAST AMORES 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current contrast setting a number between one 1 and 16 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change the number up or down 4 Press the Call Set button to select a contrast level 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to E417 6 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby 2 NTRR ST Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Confirmation Tone Key
15. 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 m Once contact is made on the calling channel you must switch to a proper working channel See the channel listing on page 14 through 15 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 0 D 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 micr
16. radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for it Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning And Caution Statements WARNINGS 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 CAUTION statements in this manual 1 WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION 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 This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure m FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequen
17. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia umae USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive EE UU ntemac Canad Transm Recepci n 78 e 156925 161 525 78A e e 156925 156 925 MAGANG kei Clee GA Ka kaa Ba Cs se Clee o e e 157175 161
18. weather channels section on page 25 of this manual You can listen to one 1 or two 2 of these receive only channels at any time NOTE Usually only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels will be operating in any given location You will need to select the channel with the strongest signal in your location This is the channel the radio will scan for the weather alert signal Weather UIC Button To Listen To The Weather Channels 1 From Standby mode press the Weather UIC button The unit will enter the Weather mode and show it on the LCD 2 Press the Up Down buttons to change the weather channels hold the button for fast advance 3 To exit the Weather mode and return to Standby mode press the Weather UIC button again Weather Alert Set Up You must have Weather Alert mode turned On to benefit from the Weather Alert condition signal described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 25 To Turn Weather Alert On 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to Hi ALERT SLAMP A weather alert with the Up Down buttons CONTRAST AMORES n 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current Weather Alert Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting Press the Call Set button to select the setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT Press the Call Set button to return to Standby Dx 0 ag Operating Your Radio Weather Alert Signal When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert si
19. 156 900 156 950 161 550 e 156 950 156 950 157 000 161 600 1 watt CAN 1 vatio Canad 157 000 157 000 KI 157 050 161 650 KA 157 050 157 050 KI RX only 161 650 157 100 161 700 O 157 100 157 100 157 150 161 750 157 150 157 150 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT 1 vatio Canada y Internac Appendix Channel Use English Port Operations VTS in selected areas Environmental Receive Only Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication International Distress Safety and Calling State Controlled U S A Only Port 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 Government Only Uso de canales Espa ol 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 Llamadas seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional Controlado a nivel estatal EE UU solamen
20. 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 Abu Dhabi E067 50 to E082 50 5 Maldives E082 50 to E097 50 6 Dhuburi E097 50 to E112 50 7 Bangkok E112 50 to E127 50 0 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 Exclusion
21. 6 300 156 300 156 300 o e 158 Ue le ss AA e 156350 156380 elle 156400 156 400 ENE KAKO 156 450 156 450 156 500 156 550 el el o 156600 156 600 IE o o Power Limits L mites de potencia 1 watt USA and CAN 1 vatio EE UU y Canad 9 VHF Marin Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Government Only 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 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 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 Entidades gubernamentales solamente Correspond
22. Cable Lead can be attached to the coaxial cable socket at the back of the transceiver NOTICE Attempting to transmit without an antenna attached will damage your CobraMarine VHF radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 2 External Devices 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 Microphone Socket Microphone Attachment Connect the Microphone to the cord socket located at the right side of the front of the transceiver To Connect The Microphone Attachment 1 Align the connector and push it firmly into the socket Tighten the captive nut to hold the connector in place Slide the waterproof sleeve over the nut until it seats in the recess around the socket N Co External Speaker Jack External Speaker Not Included An External Speaker can provide greater volume to hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the CobraMarine transceiver To Install An External Speaker Connect the speaker lead to the standard jack on the back of the transceiver 22 English O External Devices Global Positioning System GPS Device Not Included Cobra strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a
23. 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 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 VHF Marine da Channel Number N mero de canal 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 06 07 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 English Channel Map Mapa de canales USA Intl EE UU Frequency Frecuencia Canada Transmit Receive nternac Canad Transm Recepci n lala cen oss o na noo e e 156100 160700 o 156450 160750 pe AA 156 250 160 850 TAS 15
24. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat lt gives you 2 way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes With it you can call for help get information from other boaters talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator Besides 2 way communications in the U S A the radio can provide quick access to receive seven NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and two Canadian weather channels for alerting you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance In The U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Y Questions English and Spa
25. Mounting Kits Included Digital Selective Calling DSC Class D Radio can be mounted on or under Allows the ability to maintain a listening almost any flat surface using one 1 watch on VHF Channel 16 while of the included brackets Simultaneously monitoring Channel 70 for Waterproof DSC calls Allows sending a distress submersible to one 1 meter of water message at the touch of a button as well as for 30 minutes meets JIS7 Standards Specific station to station calls Radio utilizes two 2 built in encoders receivers English Introduction Introduction Our Thanks To You 5 can Lk GA OAK KAL AWAN eae a ee es Al Customer Assistance g 9 44 ariete kia Che a A1 Transceiver Controls Indicators And Connections o ooooooooo A2 Microphone us douetuseucuelsdateets pis rate cuna A3 Product Features 2 dera retro radar es tune chaknans A3 Important Safety Information ssa oiviscina ii a ad 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication a 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information a a AWae daw cs a ded daw eden ween aw 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures scsssisorsiadas ia parido see eds 6 Voice Calling aora GA bape ee Ba eS 7 Digital Selective Calling DSC i04 s12e0evessesaeeseendswexeaues se cade dex 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI 0 0 cece eee eee eee 9 Radiotelephone Calls eas coccion Di ad dto iaa aid 10 Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure 00 00 e ce
26. S PRODUCT TO THE STORE fm See customer assistance on page A1 P P If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending 5 S O your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be KA asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the co following to have the product serviced and returned O o D ng 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a S ka 7 om mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original rm sE 2 receipt it cannot be returned 2 2 D AG go o 85 2 Send the entire product Soe Ss Mm 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed gt gt or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned Ss 2 D os 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the S El g sg original packing material Ez 3 3 E te gt 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel O 25 ng Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service SEF Ka Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois lt s5 E 2 s 60707 U S A 58 2 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired 2 Sipa Ss or exchang
27. Set button to move to the individual dein ER 1 Use the Up Down buttons to select the name you ALL SHIPS want to call from the directory CHORE Press the Call Set button to send the message or return to Standby mode if I T was chosen If the radio you are calling sends back an automatic DSC response of able to comply the individual alarm will sound Wait for a voice message from the called station If the called radio does not send an able to comply response your radio will wait eight 8 seconds and resend the message If an unable to comply response or no reply is received your radio will go to the Unavailable menu At the Unavailable menu you can choose Et Et or EX IF with the Up Down buttons If you choose EHE your radio will restart the individual call If you choose Ex TT you will be returned to the individual location be ai Siete AE A co on the Call Send menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O one See Calling DSC Operating Your Radio Caller Identified Receiving An Individual Call When another station makes an Individual call to your radio the individual alarm will sound the caller will be identified on the LCD and your radio will ask to be switched to the channel selected by the caller Press Call Set to switch to requested channel and an acknowledgement will be sent to caller If WX UIC button is pressed channel doesn t change and no acknowledgement will be
28. a appear at the first digit under amp MST 10 ENTRY 3 Use the Up Down buttons to seri ke hi the number list to that digit of your number 4 Press the Call Set button to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of the group MMSI number are entered Group MMSI NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected number 6 Check that you have entered the number correctly The unit will ask you to re enter your number to confirm 7 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu 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 Example Member MMSI number 366123456 becomes group MMSI number 036612345 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 ates Select Calling DSC 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 Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not manual reply Position Reply To Set The Position Request Reply Type
29. above the highest deck where people may be during radio transmissions measured vertically from the lowest point of the antenna This provides the minimum separation distance to comply with RF exposure requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 10 ft 3 m plus the 6 6 ft 2 m height of an adult m 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 ft 3 m MPE radius during radio transmissions The antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 3 3 ft 1 m vertically above the heads of all persons during radio transmissions English Installation And Start Up 1 Coaxial Cable Socket O Antenna Requirements C gt WARNING 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 ft 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 ENSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE HEEDED AND THAT NO ONE IS WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS DURING TRANSMISSIONS Antenna Lead Attachment Once the antenna is installed the Coaxial
30. age the radio When replacing the fuse in your transceiver use only the size and type originally provided English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Antenna Requirements Antenna Requirements and Attachment Antenna Requirements 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 ft 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 ft 3 m away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting Installation Requirements m An omnidirectional antenna with a gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted at least 16 4 ft 5 m
31. age 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 eee KA 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 Installation And Start Up Installation And Start Up Included In This Package i ing items i Optional Accessories CC You should find all of the following items in the Optional Accessories package with your CobraMarine VHF radio You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you c
32. ame or call sign OVER Release Talk button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at item 3 above 12 English Emergency Messages Le slalo K Y aide J Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the Coast Guard can find you more quickly 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 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 12 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 mess
33. an order directly from Cobra Transceiver Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Microphone Item Description CM 210 001 Flush Mount Kit Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 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 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Installation And Start Up 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 3 feet 0 9m 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 To Mount The Transceiver On Almost Any Flat Surface 1 U
34. and 6 to enter additional dun up to a maximum of nine 9 for the name NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected character After entering the name press and hold the Call Set button to move the blinking cursor to the first character under HPS Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the number list Press the Call Set button to select the number anig move the cursor to the next character under HHS Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the nine 9 digit MMSI is entered Press and hold the Call Set button to move to the next memory location or exit 13 Select HET or EXIT with the Call Set button If NEXT is selected pressing the Call Set button will move to the next memory location where another name can be entered by repeating steps 3 through 11 If EXIT is selected pressing the Call Set button will return you to the Settings menu You can enter a total of 10 names and MMSI numbers in the directory Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra gua Seset Calling DSC 0 gt Operating Your Radio DSC Operation Sending DSC calls is done from menus similar to the Settings menu Whereas entering the Settings menu required a press and hold of the Call Set button the sending menus appear with a press of the Distress button All received DSC calls will sound one 1 or another of the alarms to alert you to them See pages 34 through 35 for descriptions of the different alarms P
35. ast CMB service by MCTS Canada Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator 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 65A KAKTES 156 275 156 275 Port Operations 66 156 325 160 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement English VHF Marine Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canad Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Seguridad Transmisi n Mar
36. ce eee ee 10 Marine Distress Procedure DSC 0 ce eens 13 Installation and Start Up O Included In This Package mkha AG kak RA NA arriero leed 14 Optional Accessories a a nunnan nunana 15 Mounting And Powering The Radio 0 cc cece eee eens 16 Antenna Requirements And Attachment a 20 External Devices And Connections 0 ccc cece e teen een eens 22 fey Operating Your Radio Getting Started mamaga creci diarie aiaa KA A ane oN 24 Set Up Routines rep LL MGA a ya nana anaes 28 Voice Transmission 704km KGG ABD irrita 32 Weather Radio And Alert 0 0020 cc ccc eee a 34 Advanced Operation 0 a 35 Digital Select Calling DSC Set Up lt 0 saka EBA KG mah KGAD Hs ad 38 Digital Select Calling DSC Operation ooooooooooororomo 44 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting a 56 SDECIICHIONS raw vee eteeee DANE oda ohn eee ood A 57 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments a 58 Weather Channel Assignments a 71 World City Time Zones oo oococococcocor ete teen eens 72 Warranty Limited 3 Year Watan a coven aa Ly dale a AG 73 R Customer Service POUR ra 74 Flush Mount Template 0 0 0 ccc ccc ee eet eee e ene eenes 75 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 O ant oro LEa oro Introduction Introduction The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the
37. cial assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched 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 message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help 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 English o Emergency Messages 3 Vale BI DI ad 0 0 f0 Marine Emergency Signals The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure it tay 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 beginni
38. cy Electromagnetic Fields m 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 m American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave 2 English Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio frequency energy when it is transmitting To insure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while 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 DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere near blasting sites Or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions NEVER connect the transceiver to AC power It can be a fire hazard may cause an electric shock and may damage th
39. d NOTE Press the High Low Power button to backspace and erase the last selected number 6 Check that you have entered the number correctly The unit will ask you to re enter your number to confirm 7 Press and hold the Call Set button to return to the Settings menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 ates Select Calling DSC 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 User MMSI English To View Your MMSI Number At Any Time 1 euler a oe menu and scroll to IER E with the Up Down buttons 2 press ihe Call Set button and the blinking cursor will appear at the first na ol pali Aha eters number under ti MPS 9 Digital Select Calling DSC Group MMSI Number Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group MMSIs These allow a message to be sent automatically to all members of the group without having to call each one individually Group MMISIs can be entered and changed any time without resetting the radio Each member of a group must enter the group MMSI number in their radio to receive group messages To Enter A Group MMSI Number 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GROUP MMSI with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and is aaa cursor
40. d sing a Position y CAET BLACE 34 52 igi a LE PW ez Position Data Resend The aa 52 English Choose one 1 of the following If You Receive A Position The requested position with the station name and MMSI will show on your screen Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode after you have noted the station s position The lallon You Called Cannot Send Its Position NG Pi FOS DATA no position data will show on n your screen 1 Press the Call Set button to return to the Individual Directory menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 3 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu 4 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Es IT 5 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode If The Station You Called Chose Not To Reply EFL Will show on your screen TOWN bali Lilang two 2 choices E ESENO the request Mm El T the Position Request mode To Resend Your Position Request 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to RESEND 2 Press the Call Set button To Exit The Position Request Mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 2 Press the Call Set button to return to the Individual Directory menu 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 4 Press the Call Set button to return to the Call Send menu 5 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT 6 Press the Call Set button to return to standby mode 0 y Operating Your
41. e 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 be 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 3 Recommendations For A yg aL icati A CAUTIONS 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 qualifi
42. ecial 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 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
43. ed depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 2 A fe o to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of a E 2 oS warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair z Eg ee charge or replacement charge 3 z z Z S Pr o If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance 2 5 om 2 3 a 52 3 ez D ona o Aa XI 2 B lt S N NG TC B Customer Service UI L WW OP English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
44. ed for dual watch to function See page 36 for squelch procedure Standby Mode Dual Watch Mode USA HIGH P SCAN 36 English To Enter Dual Watch Mode 1 In Standby mode use the Up Down buttons to go to the channel you want to add as the second location to be scanned 2 Press the Dual Watch button Dual watch will be indicated on the LCD and the radio will scan between Channel 16 and the second dual watch location you selected A signal on any one 1 of the two 2 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 Dual Watch Mode Press the Dual Watch button The radio will return to Standby mode During Dual Watch while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following m Press the Talk button to remain on that dual watch location and return to Standby mode m Press the Up Down buttons to resume scanning dual watch locations If you do not press any buttons your radio will automatically resume scanning dual watch locations when the incoming transmission is complete During Dual Watch while not receiving a transmission Press the Talk button to communicate on the last dual watch location scanned and return to Standby mode Scan During Scan the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through all the channels Whenever any activity is detected the radio will stop the scan for ten 10
45. ed 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 Commission 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
46. encia 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 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra AD Be Marine Appendix Channel Number N mero de canal 14 15 15 16 17 18 18A 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 21B 22 22A 23 23A 64 English Power Limits L mites de potencia Channel Map Frequency Mapa de canales Frecuencia USA _ intl Canada Transmit Receive EE UU nternac Canada Transm Recepci n 156 700 156 700 Rx Only 156 750 156 800 156 800 156 850 156 850 1 watt USA and CAN 1 vatio EE UU y Canad 156 900 161 500 156 900
47. er UIC button This will toggle the radio between Standby mode and Weather Radio mode When in Weather Radio mode the Up Down buttons will change the weather channel Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio 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 Call Set Button To Enter The Settings Menu annel Press and hold the Call Set button CD ai 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 arrow appears in a feature portion of the menu it will point to the CAME AD setting that was in effect when you entered the menu CONTRAST d LAOREL When you are finished with changes you can exit j the Settings menu and return to Standby mode To Exit The Settings Menu 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll down to EXIT at the bottom of the menu 2 With the arrow pointing to EXIT press the Call Set button to return the radio to Standby mode 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 Operating Your Radio LCD Backlight Lamp Adjust The LCD has
48. gnal 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 Press any key to turn Off the alert alarm and LCD indicator Advanced Operation Cobra has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you quick access to the voice calling channels and to let you monitor more than one 1 channel at once Channel 16 9 This function gives you quick access to calling Channel 16 or Channel 9 from any operational mode Channel 16 9 Buttons To Switch To Channel 16 Or Channel 9 1 Press the Channel 16 9 button to change to Channel 16 2 Press the Channel 16 9 button again to change to Channel 9 Additional presses of the Channel 16 9 button will toggle back and forth between the two 2 channels To exit the Channel 16 9 mode and return to the previous REN channel press and hold the Channel 16 9 button fc a 113 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Operating Your Radio Dual Watch Dual Watch gives you one 1 button access to scan the two 2 locations of most importance to you Channel 16 will always be included as a scanned location The remaining location will be the VHF channel in effect when you enter Dual Watch mode NOTE The radio must be squelch
49. h Distress Call a Press and release the Distress button b Press the Channel Up Down buttons to manually select from the list of pre programmed Nature of Distress calls UNDEFINE FIRE FLOODING GROUNDIN COLLISIO MORE c Press and hold the Distress button for three 3 seconds to transmit the distress signal Abort The Distress Call Process If the Distress button is pressed by mistake or to discontinue resending an automatic distress message a Press the Channel Up Down buttons to move the arrow to EXIT b Press the Distress button to return to Standby mode NOTE You may also press the WX ESC escape button to return to the Standby mode The Distress alarm sounds to confirm that the message is transmitted At the end of the transmission the radio maintains a watch on Channel 16 and Channel 70 for an acknowledgement Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode If an acknowledgement is received the Distress alarm sounds again and the responding party s MMSI number displays on the LCD If no acknowledgement is received the radio resends the message at approximately four 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgement is received or the Distress call is aborted Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 0 one Seset Calling DSC 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
50. h GPS and automate many operations for sending and receiving messages This results in compact accurate messages and less airwave congestion Setup procedures for all DSC features use the Setup menu Refer to page 40 for information on entering and exiting the Setup 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 operate 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 A note An MMSI number can only be entered one time To create a new MMSI number the unit must be reset by the dealer English 0 gt Operating Your Radio User MMSI Digital Select Calling DSC To Enter Your MMSI Number 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to USER MAHSI with the Up Down buttons 2 Press the Call Set button and E AA cursor DU appear at the first digit under ti PIPES ki y 3 Use the Up Down buttons to ll ae the Alber list to that digit of your number 4 Press the Call Set button to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number 9 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine 9 digits of your MMSI number are entere
51. icense 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 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 registration 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 gt VHF Marine Radio Q acihure 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 sp
52. ionados 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 Marin VHF Marin Channel Assignments English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 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 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
53. is listening on a ship to ship channel 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 6 English VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 before 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
54. m aa E a a e O External Antenna oo o o HR JE j e Speaker Jack Socket ae i i i Global Positioning 6 Ole BR 4 j System GPS Jack English Introduction Microphone With Auxiliary Controls Up Down A Buttons Talk HA Microphone Can be used Button DATA instead of those rite on the transceiver Instant Channel Down Up 16 9 Button Button Ar pr ee Button Can be used o reese Instant instead of the hs 16 9 Button one on the a transceiver y Product Features Dual Power Scan Selectable to one 1 or 25 watts output Lets you scan through all channels in the power for near or distant calling active channel map to find conversations in progress USA International Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three 3 Dual Watch different channel maps established for Lets you monitor two 2 channels at these areas once Channel 16 and one 1 user NOAA All Weather Channels selectable channel Instant access to all of the National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Controls On The Microphone Handy control buttons on the microphone let you operate one 1 handed at a ee eee distance from the radio Can alert you with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby Illuminated Buttons Instant Channel 16 9 Helps you quickly find the buttons Instant access to the priority you need in low light conditions Channel 16 and calling Channel 9
55. mber is not entered Enter your MMSI number English Operating Your Radio Specifications Number of Channels Channel Spacing Modulation Input Voltage Current Drain Stand by Receive Transmit Temperature Range Unit Dimensions Unit Weight 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 All U S A Canadian International and all NOAA Weather Channels 25 kHz 5 kHz Max 13 8 VDC 20 mA 200 mA 5A O High power 1A Low 15 Cto 55 C 6 20 X 2 25 x 71 120 15 9 cm x 5 7 cm x 18 cm 2 Ibs 6 8 oz 1100 g 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Double Conversion Super Heterodyne 0 35 uV 0 30 uV 4 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 9 VHF Marin 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
56. nd hold the Memory Scan Memory Clear button for one 1 second or more Repeat steps 4 through 5 to delete additional messages Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 55 aintenance And 0 D Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required 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 Possible Cause s Solution s No display on LCD when Improper power Insure power connections radio is turned On connection are proper and secure Will transmit at Selected channel is Switch to one 1 watt but not limited to one 1 watt another channel at 25 watts Will not transmit Selected channel is Switch to limited to receive only another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or Readjust volume squelch level is too deep and squelch No answer to calls Out of range of Switch to high power other station 25 watts or move closer Signal is blocked Move until you have by terrain a line of sight to the other station DSC distress MMSI cannot be sent DSC self identification nu
57. nd respond only if appropriate 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 Standby Mode To Request The Position Of Another Station 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu f HG the aa buttons to scroll to F F position request on N Co el menu Press the Call Set button to enter the Individual Directory menu Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to the name of the station whose position you want to request 6 Press the Call Set button Your radio will send the position request and there will be one 1 of three 3 possible responses 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 gdl USA POS RERST m You will receive a no reply response meaning the operator of Li LAPT BLAH that station has chosen not to reply to your request Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 51 0 D Operating Your Radio gua Seset Calling DSC Sending A Position Request continue
58. ng with one 1 of these signals priority 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 11 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 2 3 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 Repeat three 3 times 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 8 State the kind of assistance needed 10 11 12 13 14 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 message by saying THIS IS your vessel n
59. nish 4 4A Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax y Y Y e d gt f Y EP 4 4 W F E M R 5 5 5 j i y i Class D Fixed Mount VHF Radio For Assistance Outside The U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English English Version B Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail Printed in China Part No 480 6923 Transceiver Controls Microphone And Introduction O Backlit LCD Screen Radio Status and Down O Up Data Display Button Button Simplex poro Operation Pa 4 Icon Instant i i ActiveO Channel Channel Squelch 16 9 Button 3 Number Knob On Off Power Volume Knob SUBMERSIBLE bo o o po c o no o ops bo pos eo 0000050 EEEE EEEE EEE torn po TCC CSC 0 00 bo opo oj T Microphone Weather UIC Dual Watch Cord Speaker O Button a E Button E Connection T Socket High Low Power Call Set Scan Button Button Button DSC Distress Button Position Coordinates O Behind Red Spring Latitude and Longitude Loaded Cover O Power E A dm Connection a
60. normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made for a fee between your radio and telephones on land sea and in the air see pages 14 through 23 for the public correspondence marine operator channels If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through Those services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow NOTICE You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a Situation beyond your control The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commer
61. on To Toggle Between The High And Low Power Modes 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 While using the U S A channel map if in an emergency you need to increase the output power on Channel 13 and Channel 67 for your signal to be heard you can override the Low Power mode by pressing and holding the High Low Power button Transmit A Message To Transmit A Message 1 Check to see that your unit is set to a proper channel for the type of message being sent 2 Toggle to the low power setting by pressing the High Low Power button 3 With the microphone about two 2 inches five 5 cm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone TX Transmit displays on the LCD display 4 Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking To hear a response the Talk button must be released NOTE lf 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio And Alert NOAA broadcasts Weather information as described in the NOAA
62. on send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios English gt Maritime Mobile O abt Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI The MMSI Number Is Available In The U S A From Any Of Two 2 Sources m Sea Tow International 1 631 765 3660 www seatow com m BoatU S 1 800 563 1536 www boatus com mmsi 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 number 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 http strategis ic gc ca epic internet insmt gst nsf vwGeneratedInterE sf01 742e htm 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 GB 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
63. ophone 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 automated 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 positi
64. r area Standby Mode To Send An All Ships Call 1 Press the Call Set button to enter the pali BEN menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to ALL SHIPS 3 Press the Call Set button to move to ches message type menu 4 Use the Up Down buttons to select a message type 5 Press the Call Set button to send the message CHOR El After urgency and safety calls the radio will switch to Channel 16 and wait for you to press the Talk button to send the urgent or safety message by voice DSC equipped radios that receive your message will be automatically switched to Channel 16 To return to Standby mode without sending a message use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT and press the Call Set button ROUTINE WAITING Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 0 one Seset Calling DSC Receiving An All Ships Call All Ships calls sent by stations within range of your radio will sound the distress alarm on your radio and switch your radio to Channel 16 All Ships Call When An All Ships Call Is Heard 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming all ships call Some All Ships calls have channel information Sending A Geographical Call Your radio cannot send Geographical calls Only large ships and shore
65. ra 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 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 deberan estar relac
66. rcial entre embarcaciones solamente N AA AS A AS AA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine 5 Weather Channel a O Channel Assignments Assianmen VHF Marine Channel Assignments 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 01A 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 operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 Channel Number RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel Numero Frecuencia de recepci n MHz Weather Channel 162 550 NOAA 162 400 NOAA 162 475 NOAA 162 425 NOAA 162 450 NOAA 162 500 NOAA 162 525 NOAA 161 650 Canada 161 775 Canada 163 275 NOAA NOTE All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex O ONO 01 DB ON Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Espa ol nah NOTA Muchos de los canales de numeros simples como 01 02 y 03 transmiten y reciben en dife
67. rentes frecuencias A esto se le llama operaci n duplex El resto de los canales de n meros simples y todos los canales A como 01A 03A y 04A transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia a la que se le llama operaci 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 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 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 5 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
68. ressing any button will turn Off the alarm while maintaining the received call information on the LCD Sending Distress Calls Sending and receiving distress calls and acknowledgements on Channel 70 can be a lifesaver for mariners NOTE The DSC call will m Sound the distress alarm at all receiving stations m Informs receiving stations of the sender s identity MMSI m Informs receiving stations of the nature of the emergency m Informs receiving stations of sending position when a GPS device is connected or a position is manually entered DSC operation does not provide receiving stations with information like number of persons aboard or injuries This specific information must be communicated by voice on Channel 16 to the station that acknowledges a DSC Distress call To Send a DSC Distress Call 1 From Standby mode lift the spring loaded red door on the transceiver and press the Distress button The delia menu displays with an arrow pointing to SEND There are three 3 choices m Senda distress call automatically with your position if you are connected to a GPS Or send the call Distress Button without your position if not connected to a GPS Distress nent m Include a Nature of Distress message with the distress call m Abort the distress call process and return to Standby mode English To Send An Automatic Distress Call Press and hold the Distress button Include a Nature of Distress Message wit
69. s 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 alterations 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 Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra CobraMarine Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 39 Customer Service Product Service i i If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THI
70. se the mounting bracket as a template to drill holes for the mounting screws 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the chosen surface with the mounting bracket screws and washers 3 Attach the transceiver to the mounting bracket with the tilt lock knobs 4 Tilt the transceiver to Tilt Lock Knobs a convenient angle and tighten the tilt lock knobs Surface Mounting Kit 16 English Use Supplied Template soe erie iy as G NA A See page 75 for template Attach Mounting Brackets Adjust Screws Microphone Bracket To Install The Microphone Bracket Install the microphone bracket on a vertical surface near the transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws Flush Mount Kit Not Included A Flush Mounting kit is available as an optional accessory for your CobraMarine VHF radio to allow its installation in almost any flat surface See page 15 for ordering information To Mount The Transceiver Flush In Almost Any Flat Surface 1 Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface See page 75 for template NOTICE Before cutting be sure the area behind the flat Surface is clear of any instruments or wires that might be damaged in the process 2 Insert the transceiver into the opening 3 Attach the 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 again
71. sends you its position in Position Send mode the individual alarm will sound and the station s name and position will be shown on the LCD Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode Call Log Menu Unread Messages Call Log and Distress Log Call Log functions similarly to the caller ID function on your telephone It will capture the callers MMSI identification number and any other data included in a DSC message NOTE The call waiting 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 To Review Call Log Messages Received While In DSC Standby Mode 1 From Standby mode press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to CALLE Oi 3 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Log mode NOTE The fourth line will show the type of message 4 Use the Up Down buttons to move from message to message in the call log memory 5 Press the Call Set button to return to Standby mode To Clear Messages From The Call Log Memory 1 From Standby mode press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to SALLE call waiting 3 Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Log mode NOTE The fourth line will show the type of message 4 Use the Up Down buttons to select the message you want to delete 5 Press a
72. sent Press any button to turn Off the alarm To Receive An Individual Call Press the Talk button and greet the caller Sending A Group Call Sending a Group call is very similar to sending an individual call except that the group MMSI is used and the resend and DSC responses do not apply See page XX for creating and entering a group MMSI Standby Mode To Send A Group Call 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate Press the Call Set button to enter the Call Send menu Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to GROUP Press the Call Set button to move to the send or exit menu Use the Up Down buttons to select SENG or EXIT Press the Call Set button to send then message or return to the Call Send menu if E 3F was chosen All radios will be switched to the ehane selected in step 1 Press and hold the Talk button to send your voice message to everyone in the group Anyone in the group can now also transmit on that channel G N dl English 9 Digital neen Calling DSC Receiving A Group Call When another station makes a Group call to your radio the individual alarm will sound the caller will be identified on the LCD and your radio will be switched to the channel selected by the caller just as for an individual call Press any button to turn Off the alarm Caller Identified To Receive A Group Call 1 Listen for the group voice message 2 Press the Talk button a
73. ss any button to turn it Off Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons on the transceiver or on the microphone Press means a momentary DSC Individual maim press then release press and hold means to hold the button High pause high pause high Long pause then repeat Press any button to turn it Off Tones And Alarms When your CobraMarine VHF radio is On you can expect to hear the following tones Weather Alarm and alarms The volume of these sounds is controlled by the circuitry in the radio Medium loud continuous medium pitched series of one half 2 second beeps and is not affected by the volume set with the On Off Power Volume knob spaced one half 72 second apart sounds when weather alert is turned On f and NOAA sends a 1050 Hz weather alert tone on the selected weather channel Confirmation Tone Press any button to turn it Off Single high pitched beep confirms all button presses except the Talk button It can be turned On or Off See set up routines on page 40 Error Tone Two 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 Acknowledgemen
74. st the back of the flat surface until the flange on the front of the transceiver is tight against the flat surface Do not over tighten Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 0 Mounting And C gt VVE ale Installation And Start Up amp Installation And Start Up Warning Sticker Warning Sticker NOTE FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker All wiring is best kept as short as possible If the power leads must be supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where extended use a high quality marine grade cable sized for up to 10 amps it is easily seen by the 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 Length Wire Gauge datai ica ides O Up to 1 5m 4 9ft 1 6 mils 14 our CobraMarine radio is powere from the vessel s 13 8 volt negative Up to 3 0m 9 8 ft 2 0 Hina ground direct current electrical system Up to 5 0m 16 4 ft 2 6 mils 10 12 volt nominal A fused power Up to 6 0m 19 7 ft 3 3 mils 8 ma connection lead is provided at the back of the transceiver Red Cabl Positive a 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 dam
75. stations with specially equipped radios can send Geographical calls Receiving A Geographical Call Geographical calls are sent by specially equipped radios to all stations in a particular geographical area to alert only those stations of the call and not stations in unaffected areas If you are in an area to which a Geographical call is made the radio will sound the geographical alarm and switch to the channel chosen by the transmitting station Geographical Call When A Geographical Call Sounds 1 Press any button to turn Off the alarm 2 Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call in case you will want to respond 3 Listen to the voice message sent on the channel your radio was switched to by the incoming Geographical call 4 Press one 1 of the following three 3 buttons to switch from geographical call receive to Standby mode Call Set button or Channel 16 9 button English b Digital neen Calling DSC Sending An Individual Call The DSC Individual call feature allows you to notify one 1 and only one 1 station that you want to communicate with that station The DSC Individual call does not alert all other stations within range Standby Mode To Send An Individual Call 1 In Standby mode select a channel on which you want to communicate Press the Call Set button to enter the kali REN menu Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to i IF El Press the Call
76. t 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 Loud continuous medium pitched high low tones warble sounds when a geographical call is received Press any button to turn it Off English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Volume Standby And Receive The On Off Power Volume knob on the transceiver controls the speaker volume Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On 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 circuitry of your radio Standby Mode On Off Power To Increase The Volume Volume Knob Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise To Decrease The Volume 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 Boa Squelch Knob To Squelch Your Radio 1 With the Squelch knob turned fully counter clockwise turn the On Off Volume knob clockwise until you hear
77. te 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 entre las guardias costerasestadounidenses y canadienses y difusi n de informaci n sobre seguridad mar tima anunciada por el canal 16 Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Entidades gubernamentales solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine e D Appendix Channel Map Mapa de canales odios USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive EE UU ntemac Canada Transm Recepci n 24 157200 161 800 25 e e 157250 161 850 MG 26 e e e 157300 161900 27 e e 157350 161950 28 eee aag ee 60 e 156025 160625 61 Pf 156 075 160 675 Ni MEN o o DA E a a a e EER e y Appendix Power Limits L mites de potencia Frequency Frecuencia Channel Number Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Safety Continuous Marine Broadc
78. 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 English Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Canales 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 Para llamadas a operadores mar timos en estaciones costeras p blicas Usted puede realizar y recibir llamadas telef nicas a trav s de estas estaciones Operaciones portuarias Canales 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de reas portuarias esclusas O 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 n estar relacionados con la navegaci n incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otras embarcaciones 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
79. y mode each time the button is released Time Offset All VHF DSC and GPS activities use a 24 hour clock and Coordinated Universal Time UTC which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT Time Offset uses your connected GPS to gather time inputs For time inputs 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 24 Tiga Olas To Change The Time Offset SETTINGS 1 Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME OFFST AO 1 time offset with the Up Down buttons ce MOREL 4 2 Press the Call Set button and observe the current setting ha 3 Use the Up Down buttons to change to the setting for your local time zone Press the Call Set button to select the setting Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to EXIT Press the Call Set button to return to Standby oa A NOTE If you leave the time offset at zero 0 the LCD will show the time as UTC If you enter the hour offset for your time zone the LCD will show the local time In either event DSC messages will always be based on UTC English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 31 Operating Your Radio Voice Transmission Transmit mode gives you the ability to communicate with safety services other vessels and shore stations When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits

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