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VHF MARINE RADIO

MR F80B-D

Printed in China Part No. 480-694-P Version A

Owner’s Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine

VHF radio.

Properly used, this Cobra

product will give you

many years of reliable service.

How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works

This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat. It gives you 2-way

vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily for safety

and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. With it, you can call for

help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders and make

radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.

Besides 2-way communications, in the U.S.A., the radio can provide quick

access to receive all NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric

Administration), including 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, seven (7) days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays)

773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions English and Spanish.

Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance English only.

www.cobra.com (online: Frequently Asked Questions).

English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

Customer Assistance

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MRF80BD_MANL_CVR:QXP-1058736909.qxp 12/9/10 10:30 AM Page A1

Summary of content (45 pages)

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MRF80BD_MANL_CVR:QXP-1058736909.qxp 12/9/10 10:30 AM Page A1 Introduction Owner’s Manual Our Thanks to you and Customer Assistance 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_CVR:QXP-1058736909.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page A3 Introduction Microphone/Speaker and Product Features (continued) Product Features Introduction • NMEA Port for GPS, Chartplotter and DSC Interfacing The NMEA “IN” input in this radio will receive GPS position information from all GPS devices (e.g., Chartplotters, GPS Local Mode sensors) sending out their position information using the standard NMEA A dedicated button that allows user to 0183 protocol.
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MRF80BD_MANL_GENRL:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page 1 Introduction Table Of Contents Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Transceiver Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MRF80BD_MANL_GENRL:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page 2 Introduction Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Introduction • Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio.
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MRF80BD_MANL_GENRL:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page 4 Introduction Recommendations for Marine Communication VHF Marine Radio Protocols NOTICE FCC Licensing Information AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver.
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MRF80BD_MANL_GENRL:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page 6 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols User Responsibility and Operating Locations Voice Calling Limits on Calling All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations.
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MRF80BD_MANL_GENRL:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page 8 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond: Vagabond: “Corsair, this is Vagabond. Over.” ■ Corsair: “Vagabond go to working Channel 68. Over.” Corsair: “Vagabond I need to talk to you about... Over.” For your CobraMarine™ radio to operate in the DSC mode, you must enter your maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number.
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MRF80BD_MANL_GENRL:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page 10 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols • 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_GENRL:QXP-1058731464.qxp 12/9/10 10:31 AM Page 12 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any message beginning 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 26 Mounting and Powering the Radio Included in this Package Installation and Start-Up Installation and Start-Up Included in this Package • You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: Transceiver Transceiver Flush Mount Kit Transceiver Surface Mount Kit Mounting and Powering the Radio Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, it must be installed on your vessel.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 28 Installation and Start-Up Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit Mounting and Powering the Radio Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit To Install The Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit: Install the microphone bracket mounting kit on a vertical surface near the transceiver using the supplied stainless steel screws.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 30 Installation and Start-Up Mounting and Powering the Radio NOTE All wiring is best kept as short as possible. If the power leads must be extended, use a high-quality, marine-grade cable sized for up to 10 amps of current. To minimize voltage drop, choose a wire gauge as follows: Length Wire Gauge Up to 1.5m(4.9ft) 1.6 mils(#14) Up to 3.0m(9.8 ft) 2.0 mils(#12) Up to 5.0m(16.4 ft) 2.6 mils(#10) Up to 6.0m(19.7 ft) 3.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 32 Installation and Start-Up Antenna Requirements and Attachment Installation and Start-Up External Devices and Connections 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 34 Installation And Start-Up External Devices and Connections Public Address Speaker (Not Included) At times, it may be handy to address other boats or give instructions to line handlers on the dock. Your CobraMarine VHF radio can be switched to operate in the Public Address mode through an attached PA speaker. Speaker/PA Cable To Install a Public Address Speaker: 1.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 36 Operating Your Radio Getting Started Getting Started Operating Your Radio • Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press, or to press and hold buttons on the transceiver or on the microphone/speaker. Press means a momentary press, then release; press and hold means to hold the button down.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 38 Operating Your Radio Getting Started Power On-Off – Volume/Squelch Operating Your Radio Channel Select Knob On-Off Transceiver power can be turned On or Off by using the On/Off — Volume rotary concentric knob located at the upper right-hand side of the radio. On/Off Power/ Volume Knob Volume Volume is controlled by turning the On/Off Volume rotary concentric knob. The radio speaker is located on the left side of the display.
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MRF80BD_MANL_INSTALL:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/9/10 10:34 AM Page 40 Introduction Getting Started Standby and Receive Setup Mode Programming Introduction Setup Mode Programming Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On. Standby Mode From Standby Mode, You Can: ■ Change your radio’s settings using setup routines.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 30 Operating Your Radio Lamp Adjustment High/Medium/Low/Exit Contrast Contrast Setting Setup Mode Programming LCD Display Lamp Adjust The LCD display has a backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark. The lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned off. Make all lamp adjustments in the LAMP ADJ menu. The lamp will operate at the HIGH level until adjusted to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, NIGHT or OFF. To Adjust the LCD Display Lamp Level: 1.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 32 Operating Your Radio Setup Mode Programming NOTE When the time offset is at zero (0), the LCD shows the time as UTC. When a time zone hour offset is entered, the LCD shows the local time. All DSC messages are based on UTC. UIC Channel Map UIC Select Operating Your Radio Special Features • Rewind-Say-Again™ Feature The MR F80 radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again™.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 34 Operating Your Radio PTT Menu Recording Stored Menu Special Features Make Your Own Recording Introduction Operating Your Radio Voice Transmission • The recording feature may also be used to store other important information like fuel consumption, water conditions, fishing notes (such as thermal cline depths, type of bait, etc.) and other “On Water” observations.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 36 Operating Your Radio Voice Transmission Introduction Operating Your Radio Transmit Power Output NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes, the radio automatically ceases transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and a three (3)-beep error tone sounds. As soon as the Talk button is released, it can be pressed again to resume transmission. The radio transmits selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 38 Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME Introduction • SAME Alert NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA Weather Channels section on page 25 of this manual. Listen to one of these receive-only channels at any time. The transceiver also incorporates “Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME)” and “Emergency Alert System Codes” sent by NOAA.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 40 Introduction Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards/Weather Product Features Radio and Alert, w/SAME NOTE The Weather channels may be turned Off, while the SAME area code alerts are On or any combination of On or Off. SAME Codes and Edit List 5. Turn the Channel knob to select EDIT. Press Enter button. 6. Turn the Channel knob or press the Function (F1, F2) buttons on the radio to select the SAME alert code number (1-10) you wish to program. 7.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 42 Introduction Operating Your Radio Tri-Watch Button Tri-Watch Mode Product Features Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Tri-Watch Memory Channels Use Tri-Watch one-button access to scan the three (3) channels of most importance. Channel 16 is always included as scanned locations. The remaining locations can be set using the following procedure.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 44 Introduction Operating Your Radio Scanning Product Features Advanced Operation Scanning of Memory Channels During Memory Scan mode, the radio rapidly switches from one recorded channel to another. When any activity is detected, the radio stops the scan for 10 seconds for brief listening on that channel. The scan continues until the radio is switched out of the Memory Scan mode.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 46 Introduction Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Introduction Operating Your Radio • 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 48 Introduction Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup DSC Auto Channel Switching (Auto SW) DSC AUTO SW BACK WX/SAME UTC REWIND AUTO SW MORE DSC SCAN On/Off AUTO SW ON OFF EXIT DSC Calling allows for your radio to automatically switch to the channel designated by the calling station.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 50 Introduction Operating Your Radio INDV DIR Menu Name Select Menu Individual Directory Entry Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup Individual Directory Introduction Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation DSC can be used to call another vessel or station directly.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 52 Introduction Operating Your Radio Distress Button Auto Distress Send Distress Quick Select Distress Call Waiting Distress Exit Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation There are three (3) choices: ■ Send a distress call automatically, with your position, if you are connected to a GPS. Or send the call, without your position, if not connected to a GPS. ■ Include a Nature of Distress message with the distress call.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 54 Introduction Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Introduction Operating Your Radio 6. Depending on the type of message selected, the radio automatically switches to a voice channel. a. After Urgency and Safety calls, the radio switches to Channel 16. Once on channel, press the Talk button to send the Urgency or Safety voice message. b. After a Routine call, the radio switches to the channel selected.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 56 Introduction Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Sending a Geographical Call Introduction Operating Your Radio INDV DIR Menu This radio does not send Geographical calls. Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios send Geographical calls.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 58 Introduction Operating Your Radio Caller Identified Group Calling Send/Exit 58 English Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Receiving an Individual Call Introduction Operating Your Radio Caller Identified Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Receiving a Group Call When another station makes an Individual call to the radio: ■ The Individual alarm sounds. ■ The caller is identified on the LCD.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 60 Introduction Operating Your Radio Receiving a Position Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Introduction Operating Your Radio Receiving a Position Request If You Receive a Position: The requested position with the station name and MMSI will show on your screen. Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode after you have noted the station’s position.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 62 Introduction Operating Your Radio Standby Mode Position Send Individual Directory Transmit Position Send/Exit Receive Position Send Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 64 Operating Your Radio Maintenance and Troubleshooting Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition. ■ 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 66 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix • 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).
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 68 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments (English) Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales (Español) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 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.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 70 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Number Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia Número de canal 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Use (English) • • • • • • • • • • 04A • 05 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 156.050 156.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 72 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Number Número de canal 14 15 Channel Map Frequency Mapa de canales Frecuencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Recepción • • 15 • • Transm. Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) 156.700 156.700 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas Rx Only 156.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 74 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Number Número de canal Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Recepción 24 25 25B • • 26 27 28 28B • • • • • • • • • • 60 61 61A • 64A 74 English Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 161.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 76 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Number Número de canal Frecuencia Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Recepción • 79A • 80 • 161.525 156.925 161.575 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Non-Commercial (Recreational) Port Operations, Ship Movement • 156.975 156.975 157.025 161.625 Commercial (Also Non-Comercial only in Great Lakes) Port Operations, Ship Movement 157.025 157.025 157.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 78 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English) 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 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation.
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MRF80BD_MANL_OPER:F75-Operation-8 12/9/10 10:35 AM Page 80 World City Time Zones Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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.
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Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned: 1. For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a copy of a sales receipt.