Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 12/29/06 MR F80B VHF MARINE RADIO F80 Cover.qxp:QXP-1058736909.qxp Printed in China Part No. 480-345P 9:35 AM Page A1 Owner’s Manual Introduction 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.
12/29/06 Backlit LCD Screen 9:35 AM Local Mode Button Channel Weather/Enter Preset Button (Function) Buttons Page A2 Rewind Button Tri-Watch Button Power Volume Knob HI/LO Power Button Channel Knob Instant Channel 16/9 Button Power Connection Memory Scan/ Memory Clear Button Squelch Knob Transceiver Controls, Indicators and Connections F80 Cover.qxp:QXP-1058736909.
12/29/06 9:36 AM Page A3 Microphone/Speaker and Product Features (continued) F80 Cover.qxp:QXP-1058736909.qxp Introduction Product Features Up/Down Buttons Can be used instead of those on the transceiver. • Function Button Allows the user to “toggle” between selected working channel and favorite “PreSet” channels to access your most frequently used channels directly from the microphone. Instant Channel 16/9 Button Can be used instead of the one on the transceiver.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp Introduction 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 1 Table Of Contents www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Transceiver Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp Introduction 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 2 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information • Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp Introduction 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 3 Important Safety Information The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp Introduction 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 4 Recommendations for Marine Communication NOTICE AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 5 FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures User Responsibility and Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land, including when your boat is on its trailer. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 7 Voice Calling 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. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 8 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 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.” www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Corsair: “Vagabond go to working Channel 68. Over.” Both parties switch over to the agreed upon working channel....
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 9 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Maritime Mobile Service Identity (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. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:06 AM Page 10 Radiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone Calls • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 11 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 12 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure If You Hear a Distress Call www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 13 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure For Example “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [or “IL 1234 AB”], repeated three (3) times. “Mayday Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)” www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 14 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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 pages 16-23).
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 15 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 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. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de • • • • 04A • 05 06 • • • 04 05A • • 03 • • 07 • • • • 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel 01 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de • 20 20A 24 25 26 27 28 • • • • • • • • 60 61 61A 62 62A 18 English 156.900 156.900 156.950 161.550 156.950 156.950 157.000 161.600 157.000 157.000 157.050 161.650 157.050 157.050 157.100 161.700 • 157.100 157.100 • 157.150 161.750 157.150 157.150 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel 18 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 18A 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 19 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de • • 160.775 156.175 156.175 156.225 160.825 156.225 156.225 156.275 160.875 156.275 156.275 156.325 160.925 • 156.325 156.325 1 watt CAN 1 watt USA • • 66A • • • • • 67 • • • 156.375 156.375 68 • • • 156.425 156.425 69 • • • 156.475 156.475 70 • • • 156.525 156.525 71 • • • 156.575 156.575 72 • • • 156.625 156.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel 63 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 21 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use 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.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 80A • • • • • 87A • • • • • • • • • 88 • 88A • 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 • • 83 83A • • 82 82A • • 81 81A • • 80 Page 22 VHF Marine Channel Assignments • 79 79A 9:07 AM Channel Map Frequency USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive 78 78A 12/29/06 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 156.925 161.525 156.925 156.925 156.975 161.575 156.975 156.975 157.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel 78 12/29/06 Use Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Non-Commercial (Recreational) 79 Port Operations, Ship Movement 80 80A 81 81A 82 82A 83 83A Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) Port Operations, Ship Movement Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 24 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert NOAA Weather Channels and Alert • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio. NOAA provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of the latest weather information. Taped weather messages run every four (4) to six (6) minutes and are revised every two (2) or three (3) hours, or as needed.
F80 General.qxp:QXP-1058731464.qxp VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/29/06 9:07 AM Page 25 World City Time Zones 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. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Longitudinal Zone Offset City E172.50 to W172.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up 12/29/06 10:02 AM Page 26 Included in this Package Included in this Package • You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up 12/29/06 10:02 AM Page 27 Mounting and Powering the Radio Mounting and Powering the Radio • Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, it must be installed on your vessel. Installing Your Radio www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Choose a location for your radio where it will be conveniently accessible with the following factors in mind: The leads to the battery and the antenna should be as short as possible.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit 12/29/06 10:02 AM Page 28 Mounting and Powering the Radio Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up Warning Sticker 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 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of the signal may vary out under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 30 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: www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 30 English 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.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 31 Antenna Requirements and Attachment Antenna Requirements and Attachment • Antenna Requirements www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 32 Antenna Requirements and Attachment www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation and Start-Up 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 33 External Devices and Connections External Devices and Connections • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Installation And Start-Up 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 34 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. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Speaker/PA Cable To Install a Public Address Speaker: 1.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 35 External Devices and Connections NOTE Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device. CobraMarine Chartplotter MC 600C Series www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect directly to your chartplotter with a custom accessory cable that eases the installation.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 36 Getting Started Getting Started • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 37 Getting Started DSC Position Request Alarm Medium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of closely spaced, four (4) beeps [three (3) short – one (1) long] groups — sounds when a POSITION REQUEST call is received. Press any button to turn it Off. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Operating Your Radio Squelch Knob 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 38 Getting Started www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Squelch Squelch control is controlled by turning the inner (back) rotary concentric knob located directly behind the On/Off – Volume knob. With the power On, turn the knob counterclockwise till you hear a hissing sound, then turn the knob clockwise till the hissing stops. This will establish a “Baseline” squelch.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Operating Your Radio Local Mode Button 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 39 Getting Started Local Mode Button www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de The radio features a Local Mode button that decreases radio sensitivity when operating inside populated areas. When the Local Mode button is On, the power of an inbound receive (Rx) signal is reduced without distorting the waveform.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp Introduction 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 40 Getting Started Standby and Receive Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On. Standby Mode www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Channel Select Knob SELECT MEM Mic Channel Buttons Channel 16/9 Button WX/Enter Button Tri-Watch Button 40 English From Standby Mode, You Can: Change your radio’s settings using setup routines.
F80 Installation.qxp:QXP-1058720374.qxp 12/29/06 10:03 AM Page 41 Setup Mode Programming Introduction Setup Mode Programming • Setup Menu www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Use the Setup menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio to turn On and Off many features, to adjust feature preferences and enter a user MMSI number. Call/Setup Button NOTE Basic Setup menu programming is described in this section.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio Lamp Adjustment www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de High/Medium/Low/Exit Contrast Contrast Setting 12/29/06 9:02 AM Page 42 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Key Tone On/Off Time Offset Set Time 12/29/06 9:02 AM Page 43 Setup Mode Programming Key Tone The confirmation key tone sounds when the CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On and confirms all button presses except for the Talk button. The confirmation key tone is easily turned On or Off. Make all confirmation key tone adjustments in the KEY TONE menu.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 44 Setup Mode Programming www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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 44 English The radio will also show the local time as the adjustment is being made. U.S.A.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 45 Special Features Special Features • Rewind-Say-Again™ Feature www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de The MR F80 radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again™. This feature allows you to replay the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio PTT Menu 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 46 Special Features Make Your Own Recording 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. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Recording Stored Menu 1. Follow the steps above to get into REWIND mode setup. 2.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 47 Product Voice Transmission Features Voice Transmission • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Use the Transmit (TX) mode to communicate with safety services, other vessels and shore stations. When using this capability, follow appropriate procedures and observe the expected courtesies.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 48 Voice Transmission Transmit Power Output www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de The radio transmits selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power. Cobra suggests maintaining the low power setting for shortrange communications to avoid overpowering nearby stations with the signal. Use the high power setting for long-range communications or when no response is received from a signal sent at 1 watt.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 49 Product Voice Transmission Features www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 50 NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 51 NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME SAME Alert NOTE The symbol will appear on the top of the display when the weather alert is turned On. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 52 NOAA All Hazards/Weather Product Features Radio and Alert, w/SAME 3. Turn the Channel knob to select alert ON. 4. Depress the Enter button and select YES to set the same alert. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de NOTE The Weather channels may be turned Off, while the SAME area code alerts are On or any combination of On or Off.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 53 Product Features Advanced Operation Advanced Operation • There are several features in the CobraMarine MR F80 VHF radio that provide quick access to the voice calling channels and allow monitoring more than one (1) channel at a time. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Channel 16/9 This function provides quick access to calling Channel 16 or Channel 9 from any operational mode.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Tri-Watch Button 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 54 Product Features Advanced Operation Tri-Watch 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. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Tri-Watch Mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Tri-Watch to function.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 55 Advanced Operation Memory Channels www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Memory Scan/ Clear Button Memory Channel Memory Channel Program or select an unlimited number of channels for the Memory Scan mode. To Program Memory Channels: 1. From Standby mode, select a channel to record using the Channel Up/Down buttons. 2. Press and hold the Memory Scan/Memory Clear button for three (3) seconds.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Scanning 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 56 Product Features Advanced Operation Scanning of Memory Channels www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 57 Product Features Advanced Operation Introduction Operating Your Radio Operation from the Microphone www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Function (F1/F2) Button Push to Talk (PTT) Button Down Button DSC and Call/Setup Enter Button Microphone Up Button Instant Channel 16/9 Button Use the microphone to select operation modes and accomplish approximately 90% of all radio functions.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 58 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses digital signals to increase messaging range. This provides the most reliable message delivery per watt of output power.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio USERMMSI Menu www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de USERMMSI ID Entry MMSI Final Change MMSI Entry Error Message 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 59 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup 1. Enter the Setup menu and scroll to USERMMSI menu. 2. Press the Enter button. A blinking cursor displays at the first digit under USERMMSI ID ENTRY. 3.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 60 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup DSC Scanning www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de DSC SCAN Menu DSC SCAN On/Off Turn DSC Scanning Off to stop the radio from scanning Channel 70. DSC message transmissions continue but no DSC alarms sound. No DSC messages are received unless a distress message is transmitted.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio GRP MMSI Menu www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de GRP MMSI ID Entry 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 61 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup To Enter a Group MMSI Number: 1. Enter the Setup menu and scroll to GRP MMSI menu. 2. Press the Enter button. A blinking cursor displays at the first digit under GRP MMSI ID ENTRY. The leading zero (0) will be entered automatically. 3.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio INDV DIR Menu www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Name Select Menu Individual Directory Entry 62 English 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 62 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Setup Individual Directory DSC can be used to call another vessel or station directly. This allows the user to make a call to a specific vessel that could be monitoring any channel.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:03 AM Page 63 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation • The Send menu displays when the Distress button is pressed. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de NOTE This radio follows Class-D DSC protocol with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Distress Button www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Auto Distress Send Distress Quick Select Distress Call Waiting Distress Exit 64 English 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 64 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 65 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 66 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation receiving a DSC Distress call and the alarm will sound for approximately two (2) minutes. Press any button to clear the Distress alarm instantly. Regarding Distress Relay Calls www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de This radio cannot send Distress Relay calls.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de All Ships Call MMSI Directory Match 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 67 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation 5. 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 68 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Sending a Geographical Call This radio does not send Geographical calls. Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios send Geographical calls. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio INDV DIR Menu www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Individual Directory Call Type Menu Select Select Name Individual Waiting Send/Exit 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 69 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Sending an Individual Call Use the DSC Individual call feature to request communication with one (1) exclusive station. The DSC Individual call does not alert all other stations within range.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Caller Identified 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 70 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Receiving an Individual Call www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de When another station makes an Individual call to the radio: The Individual alarm sounds. The caller is identified on the LCD. The radio switches to the channel selected by the caller. Call information is placed in the Call Log.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Caller Identified 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 71 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Receiving a Group Call www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Receiving a Position 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 72 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 73 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Receiving a Position Request www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Position Request Reply/Exit When you went through the DSC Setup process, you set a position request reply type. (See page 63 to change your setting.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Standby Mode www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Position Send Individual Directory Transmit Position Send/Exit Receive Position Send 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 74 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio Call Log Menu 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 75 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Product Features Operation Call Log and Distress Log Call Waiting functions similarly to the Caller ID function on your telephone. It will capture the caller’s MMSI identification number and any other data included in a DSC message. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 76 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 77 Specifications Specifications • General www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Number of Channels All U.S.A., Canadian, and International NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max. Input Voltage 13.8 VDC Current Drain: Stand-by Receive Transmit 100 mA 500 mA 5A @ High power Temperature Range -4˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚C) Unit Dimensions 6.375" x 3" x 6.
87-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 78 Product Features Warranty and Trademark Limited 3-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de 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 years from the date of first consumer purchase.
8187-F80-Operation-8_MMB:F75-Operation-8 Introduction Operating Your Radio 12/29/06 9:04 AM Page 79 Product Service Features Product Service • If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product, or if you are missing parts… www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.
80 English PRECAUCIÓN Antes de cortar, compruebe que no haya instrumentos o cables en el área detrás de la superficie plana, que puedan resultar dañados durante el proceso. Use la plantilla suministrada para marcar y cortar el agujero en la superficie plana. 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. Use the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surface.