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...Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for your boat. With it, you can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). through a marine operator. Questions English and Spanish. to -shore station communications, primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. Printed in China... Part No. 480-692-P Version B Owner's Manual MR F55-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks To You Thank you for help, get information from other boaters, talk...
...Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for your boat. With it, you can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). through a marine operator. Questions English and Spanish. to -shore station communications, primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. Printed in China... Part No. 480-692-P Version B Owner's Manual MR F55-D Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks To You Thank you for help, get information from other boaters, talk...
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...Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty 73 Customer Service Product Service 74 Flush Mount Template 75 NothingComes Close to a Cobra® 1 Introduction TableOfContents Introduction Our Thanks To You A1 Customer Assistance A1 Transceiver Controls, Indicators ...And Connections A2 Microphone A3 Product Features A3 Important Safety Information 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 6 Voice Calling 7 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI...
...Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty 73 Customer Service Product Service 74 Flush Mount Template 75 NothingComes Close to a Cobra® 1 Introduction TableOfContents Introduction Our Thanks To You A1 Customer Assistance A1 Transceiver Controls, Indicators ...And Connections A2 Microphone A3 Product Features A3 Important Safety Information 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 6 Voice Calling 7 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI...
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... ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at 888-225-5322. DO NOT cut the power cables attached to a Cobra® 5 Improper reconnection with reversed polarity. If the 25 watt maximum output of your vessel will have limited coverage over a range...your radio MAY VOID its compliance with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) requirements that it illegal to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for nearshore voyages. DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone. They may crack the case or damage a ...
... ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at 888-225-5322. DO NOT cut the power cables attached to a Cobra® 5 Improper reconnection with reversed polarity. If the 25 watt maximum output of your vessel will have limited coverage over a range...your radio MAY VOID its compliance with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) requirements that it illegal to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for nearshore voyages. DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone. They may crack the case or damage a ...
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...waters, may be used whenever possible to call sign, ship name, the state registration number, or other than those recommended by recreational vessels for marine use and require a special license to operate from your FCC call . (Hold the microphone a few miles. After three (3) calling periods,...contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communication. 6 English VoiceCalling VHFMarineRadioProtocols LimitsOnCalling You must not call sign]." The limits on land. This frequency should be tuned to a Cobra® 7 Operation is subject to -ship channels when you are on...
...waters, may be used whenever possible to call sign, ship name, the state registration number, or other than those recommended by recreational vessels for marine use and require a special license to operate from your FCC call . (Hold the microphone a few miles. After three (3) calling periods,...contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communication. 6 English VoiceCalling VHFMarineRadioProtocols LimitsOnCalling You must not call sign]." The limits on land. This frequency should be tuned to a Cobra® 7 Operation is subject to -ship channels when you are on...
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... position send, and group calls between vessels equipped with each transmission, say "OVER" and release the microphone Push to a Cobra® 9 To be used on a marine radio capable of voice. Corsair: "Vagabond I Industry Canada Spectrum Management Office (only available on how to enter it is ...Corsair (station license number call sign with DSC capable radios. 8 English MaritimeMobile ServiceIdentity(MMSI) VHFMarineRadioProtocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. Over." Speak in . (51 mm)...
... position send, and group calls between vessels equipped with each transmission, say "OVER" and release the microphone Push to a Cobra® 9 To be used on a marine radio capable of voice. Corsair: "Vagabond I Industry Canada Spectrum Management Office (only available on how to enter it is ...Corsair (station license number call sign with DSC capable radios. 8 English MaritimeMobile ServiceIdentity(MMSI) VHFMarineRadioProtocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. Over." Speak in . (51 mm)...
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....) When using the services of the vessel or person is in a position to relay the message. 10 English NothingComes Close to a Cobra® 11 See pages 14 through . Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure • The ability to summon assistance in the air. If you ...may be a minor problem can be spoken three (3) times prior to the message. EmergencyMessages AndDistressProcedure VHFMarineRadioProtocols MarineEmergencySignals The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are merely out of gas, do communicate with the operator of navigation or important...
....) When using the services of the vessel or person is in a position to relay the message. 10 English NothingComes Close to a Cobra® 11 See pages 14 through . Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure • The ability to summon assistance in the air. If you ...may be a minor problem can be spoken three (3) times prior to the message. EmergencyMessages AndDistressProcedure VHFMarineRadioProtocols MarineEmergencySignals The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are merely out of gas, do communicate with the operator of navigation or important...
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... DSC system allows you and others on your MMSI number, position and name will generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to a Cobra® 13 There are many pre-programmed choices to be listening on Channel 16" "This is Corsair (or Illinois 1234 AB)" "Over...Important information such as to take precedence. NothingComes Close to help facilitate search and rescue. EmergencyMessages AndDistressProcedure VHFMarineRadioProtocols MarineDistressProcedure Speak slowly - WARNING This radio will be used only within range of your vessel name or call , beginning at ...
... DSC system allows you and others on your MMSI number, position and name will generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to a Cobra® 13 There are many pre-programmed choices to be listening on Channel 16" "This is Corsair (or Illinois 1234 AB)" "Over...Important information such as to take precedence. NothingComes Close to help facilitate search and rescue. EmergencyMessages AndDistressProcedure VHFMarineRadioProtocols MarineDistressProcedure Speak slowly - WARNING This radio will be used only within range of your vessel name or call , beginning at ...
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...type originally provided. A fused power connection lead is provided at full power. When replacing the fuse in your transceiver, use a high-quality, marine-grade cable sized for up to 8 amps when transmitting at the back of current. NOTE This radio will damage the radio. Be sure the... it is powered from the vessel's 13.8-volt negative ground direct current electrical system (12-volt nominal). If the power leads must be applied to a Cobra® 19 Attach the fused red power (+) wire to a negative (-) ground. 2. To minimize voltage drop, choose a wire gauge as possible. To...
...type originally provided. A fused power connection lead is provided at full power. When replacing the fuse in your transceiver, use a high-quality, marine-grade cable sized for up to 8 amps when transmitting at the back of current. NOTE This radio will damage the radio. Be sure the... it is powered from the vessel's 13.8-volt negative ground direct current electrical system (12-volt nominal). If the power leads must be applied to a Cobra® 19 Attach the fused red power (+) wire to a negative (-) ground. 2. To minimize voltage drop, choose a wire gauge as possible. To...
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... people may be at least 16.4 ft (5 m) above the heads of all persons must be within the MPE radius of the popular marine VHF antennas, but it represents the link between your radio and the outside the 10 ft (3 m) MPE radius during radio transmissions, measured...LIMITS MAY EXPOSE THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO RF ENERGY ABSORPTION IN EXCESS OF THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE. NOTICE Attempting to a Cobra® 21 Installation Requirements I For vessels without an antenna attached will damage your particular boat and preferences. Since it is the responsibility ...
... people may be at least 16.4 ft (5 m) above the heads of all persons must be within the MPE radius of the popular marine VHF antennas, but it represents the link between your radio and the outside the 10 ft (3 m) MPE radius during radio transmissions, measured...LIMITS MAY EXPOSE THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO RF ENERGY ABSORPTION IN EXCESS OF THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE. NOTICE Attempting to a Cobra® 21 Installation Requirements I For vessels without an antenna attached will damage your particular boat and preferences. Since it is the responsibility ...
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... button to return to Standby mode each time the button is turned On and to hear the Confirmation Tone, you enter the hour offset for marine use a 24-hour clock and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) which was formerly known as you choose. Most of the LCD. Weather/UIC Button To Set... Close to select the setting. Your radio has all button presses except for your CobraMarine VHF radio is released. Press the Call/Set button to a Cobra® 31
... button to return to Standby mode each time the button is turned On and to hear the Confirmation Tone, you enter the hour offset for marine use a 24-hour clock and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) which was formerly known as you choose. Most of the LCD. Weather/UIC Button To Set... Close to select the setting. Your radio has all button presses except for your CobraMarine VHF radio is released. Press the Call/Set button to a Cobra® 31
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...in an emergency, you select those channels. When you maintain the low power setting for long-range communications or when you are finished speaking. Cobra suggests you use this capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to use so everyone benefits. (The tables on the LCD display. ...the high power setting for short-range communications and to a signal sent at 1 or 25 watts of one (1) press and to the VHF marine channel assignments on Channel 88A, the next higher channel is released, it can override the Low Power mode by pressing the High/Low Power button...
...in an emergency, you select those channels. When you maintain the low power setting for long-range communications or when you are finished speaking. Cobra suggests you use this capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to use so everyone benefits. (The tables on the LCD display. ...the high power setting for short-range communications and to a signal sent at 1 or 25 watts of one (1) press and to the VHF marine channel assignments on Channel 88A, the next higher channel is released, it can override the Low Power mode by pressing the High/Low Power button...
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... be communicated by mistake or to discontinue resending an automatic distress message: a. Whereas entering the Settings menu required a press and hold the Distress button for mariners. NOTE The DSC call will: I Include a Nature of Distress calls - I Sound the distress alarm at approximately four (4) minute intervals until an acknowledgement...sending position when a GPS device is connected or a position is aborted. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to move the arrow to a Cobra® 45 Distress Waiting Distress Acknowledgement The Distress alarm sounds to the Settings menu.
... be communicated by mistake or to discontinue resending an automatic distress message: a. Whereas entering the Settings menu required a press and hold the Distress button for mariners. NOTE The DSC call will: I Include a Nature of Distress calls - I Sound the distress alarm at approximately four (4) minute intervals until an acknowledgement...sending position when a GPS device is connected or a position is aborted. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to move the arrow to a Cobra® 45 Distress Waiting Distress Acknowledgement The Distress alarm sounds to the Settings menu.