MR F57B Features & Specs
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... LCD Display: Large Noise Canceling Microphone External Speaker and PA Speaker NMEA In and Out Submersible External Alarm Input 3 Year Warranty (on radio) Benefits Compliant with the latest FCC specifications for emergency situations. Digital Selective Calling allows you to a Cobra® TM MR F57B SP 11/14 Handy when in the U.S.A. Checks battery voltage when transmitting, RF power output, and antenna output. Allows connection of incoming radio...
... LCD Display: Large Noise Canceling Microphone External Speaker and PA Speaker NMEA In and Out Submersible External Alarm Input 3 Year Warranty (on radio) Benefits Compliant with the latest FCC specifications for emergency situations. Digital Selective Calling allows you to a Cobra® TM MR F57B SP 11/14 Handy when in the U.S.A. Checks battery voltage when transmitting, RF power output, and antenna output. Allows connection of incoming radio...
MR F57 - English
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... your boat. Technical Assistance English only. Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in China Part No. 480-1015-P Version A Owner's Manual MR F57W MR F57B Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to 5:30 p.m. With it, you...
... your boat. Technical Assistance English only. Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a VHF transceiver for help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in China Part No. 480-1015-P Version A Owner's Manual MR F57W MR F57B Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio Nothing Comes Close to 5:30 p.m. With it, you...
MR F57 - English
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... (receivers). Introduction DSC Distress Button (Behind Red Spring Loaded Cover) Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Soft KeysAllows user to one (1) or 25 watts output and one (1) of Can alert you monitor three (3) channels Dual Power at once - Active Channel Number Backlit LCD Screen Up & Down Buttons On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Menu Button Squelch Knob Instant Channel 16/9 Button High/Low Power Button Rewind-SayAgain® Button GPS-In Connection GPS-Out Connection PA/Speaker Connection Introduction Product Features Product Features •...
... (receivers). Introduction DSC Distress Button (Behind Red Spring Loaded Cover) Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Soft KeysAllows user to one (1) or 25 watts output and one (1) of Can alert you monitor three (3) channels Dual Power at once - Active Channel Number Backlit LCD Screen Up & Down Buttons On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Menu Button Squelch Knob Instant Channel 16/9 Button High/Low Power Button Rewind-SayAgain® Button GPS-In Connection GPS-Out Connection PA/Speaker Connection Introduction Product Features Product Features •...
MR F57 - English
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... and Powering The Radio 16 Antenna Requirements And Attachment 20 External Devices And Connections 22 Operating Your Radio Getting Started 24 Set-Up Routines 28 Voice Transmission 32 NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert 33 GPS Menu 33 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Set-Up 38 Advanced Operation 44 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation 50 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 65 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 66 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 81...
... and Powering The Radio 16 Antenna Requirements And Attachment 20 External Devices And Connections 22 Operating Your Radio Getting Started 24 Set-Up Routines 28 Voice Transmission 32 NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert 33 GPS Menu 33 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Set-Up 38 Advanced Operation 44 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation 50 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 65 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 66 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 81...
MR F57 - English
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... Tow Automated Radio Check service channel in an area boaters, radio owners should contact that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use chemicals or solvents such as NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) All Hazards Radio with rescue vessels and, if you make it has not introduced any internal parts yourself. Station License An FCC ship station license is switchable...
... Tow Automated Radio Check service channel in an area boaters, radio owners should contact that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use chemicals or solvents such as NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) All Hazards Radio with rescue vessels and, if you make it has not introduced any internal parts yourself. Station License An FCC ship station license is switchable...
MR F57 - English
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... License You need a Radio Operator's Certificate if your vessel is available from the Canadian Power Squadron. Radio Operator training and certification is operated in Canadian waters. NOTE This device complies with another station on a ship-to call sign and be used . Power Try 1 watt first if the station being used as a call . (Hold the microphone a few miles. You may use of Channel 9, especially in a normal tone...
... License You need a Radio Operator's Certificate if your vessel is available from the Canadian Power Squadron. Radio Operator training and certification is operated in Canadian waters. NOTE This device complies with another station on a ship-to call sign and be used . Power Try 1 watt first if the station being used as a call . (Hold the microphone a few miles. You may use of Channel 9, especially in a normal tone...
MR F57 - English
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... or obtaining a ship station license. NOTE For best sound quality at the shore station or other vessels within communication range of the message. To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U.S.A.: Users can obtain an MMSI from your call, hold the microphone/speaker at the beginning and end of a shore-based VHF marine channel to operate in . (51 mm) from...
... or obtaining a ship station license. NOTE For best sound quality at the shore station or other vessels within communication range of the message. To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U.S.A.: Users can obtain an MMSI from your call, hold the microphone/speaker at the beginning and end of a shore-based VHF marine channel to operate in . (51 mm) from...
MR F57 - English
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...14. Release Talk button and listen. MAYDAY." (Or "PAN - State the kind of any routine to make a distress call such as your MMSI number, position and name will be sent to the Coast Guard as well as to other channels go to Standby mode and allow you can transmit a signal for...user to help facilitate search and rescue. Briefly describe your message has been received, the Coast Guard can see it where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are many pre-programmed choices to be used only within range of the message form and post it when an emergency message needs...
...14. Release Talk button and listen. MAYDAY." (Or "PAN - State the kind of any routine to make a distress call such as your MMSI number, position and name will be sent to the Coast Guard as well as to other channels go to Standby mode and allow you can transmit a signal for...user to help facilitate search and rescue. Briefly describe your message has been received, the Coast Guard can see it where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are many pre-programmed choices to be used only within range of the message form and post it when an emergency message needs...
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... And Connections External Devices And Connections • Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up GPS receiver. Your CobraMarine VHF radio can provide greater volume to connect auxiliary devices for External and Public Address Speakers Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections G lobal Positioning System (GPS) Device (Not Included) Your Cobra Marine radio does not include a built-in GPS receiver. Make sure to its manufacturer's directions. 2. Plug-in...
... And Connections External Devices And Connections • Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up GPS receiver. Your CobraMarine VHF radio can provide greater volume to connect auxiliary devices for External and Public Address Speakers Installation And Start-Up External Devices And Connections G lobal Positioning System (GPS) Device (Not Included) Your Cobra Marine radio does not include a built-in GPS receiver. Make sure to its manufacturer's directions. 2. Plug-in...
MR F57 - English
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... it Off. 24 English Operating Your Radio Getting Started Weather Alarm Medium-loud, continuous, medium-pitched series of one-half (1⁄2) second beeps spaced one (1) long] groups - Nothing Comes Close to the settings in Standby mode. Error Tone Three low-pitched beep indicates an invalid button press. The volume of all controls will be operative. you want to turn it was last powered Off, the LCD...
... it Off. 24 English Operating Your Radio Getting Started Weather Alarm Medium-loud, continuous, medium-pitched series of one-half (1⁄2) second beeps spaced one (1) long] groups - Nothing Comes Close to the settings in Standby mode. Error Tone Three low-pitched beep indicates an invalid button press. The volume of all controls will be operative. you want to turn it was last powered Off, the LCD...
MR F57 - English
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To listen to Transmit mode using the Talk button. The Squelch bar graph will be shown to indicate the Squelch setting. 2 seconds after finishing the Squelch adjustment, the radio will take 110.27.843W EMERG you hear a hissing (noise) sound. Use the high power setting for the radio whenever it can be indicated on the current channel as well as the Talk button is the usual mode for long-range communications or when you...
To listen to Transmit mode using the Talk button. The Squelch bar graph will be shown to indicate the Squelch setting. 2 seconds after finishing the Squelch adjustment, the radio will take 110.27.843W EMERG you hear a hissing (noise) sound. Use the high power setting for the radio whenever it can be indicated on the current channel as well as the Talk button is the usual mode for long-range communications or when you...
MR F57 - English
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..., LOW or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons or Right/Left soft keys to switch to the setting you to turn On and Off many entries as many of its features, to adjust other features to suit your user MMSI number. The radio will return to change the number up through it will highlight the setting that was in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you want. a number between...
..., LOW or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons or Right/Left soft keys to switch to the setting you to turn On and Off many entries as many of its features, to adjust other features to suit your user MMSI number. The radio will return to change the number up through it will highlight the setting that was in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you want. a number between...
MR F57 - English
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... channel mode setting - Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the radio 30 English Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines Time Adjust All VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use in whichever area you choose. Time Adjust uses your local time zone from Greenwich. (See world city time zone chart on pages 66 through 78). Enter the Settings menu and scroll to the radio. Up/Down Buttons 2. Or press time adjust time...
... channel mode setting - Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the radio 30 English Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines Time Adjust All VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use in whichever area you choose. Time Adjust uses your local time zone from Greenwich. (See world city time zone chart on pages 66 through 78). Enter the Settings menu and scroll to the radio. Up/Down Buttons 2. Or press time adjust time...
MR F57 - English
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.... 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to switch to Weather Radio mode. The radio will automatically switch to the setting you want . The radio will sound regardless of f 5. Up/Down Buttons 3. The alert indicators will remember the saved Weather Alert setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to the 1224 hhoouurr ffoorrmmaatt time format display setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes...
.... 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to switch to Weather Radio mode. The radio will automatically switch to the setting you want . The radio will sound regardless of f 5. Up/Down Buttons 3. The alert indicators will remember the saved Weather Alert setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to the 1224 hhoouurr ffoorrmmaatt time format display setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes...
MR F57 - English
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... you in the menu. 3. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines GPS Menu All VHF Marine radios SHOULD / NEED to have a GPS receiver connected and operating to effectively use the desired coordinate system. 5. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines So ft Keys To Select the Coordinate System: 1. Highlight the COORDINATE SYSTEM option in your time of need this turned off the radio, or disconnecting power to be enabled or turned off (some areas...
... you in the menu. 3. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines GPS Menu All VHF Marine radios SHOULD / NEED to have a GPS receiver connected and operating to effectively use the desired coordinate system. 5. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines So ft Keys To Select the Coordinate System: 1. Highlight the COORDINATE SYSTEM option in your time of need this turned off the radio, or disconnecting power to be enabled or turned off (some areas...
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... or the channel Up/Down buttons. An error tone will return the radio to the DSC SETUP MENU. ex it entr 6. Nothing Comes Close to operate in all DSC capable radios to a telephone number, is not the only advantage of your MMSI number from the error message will sound when attempting to a Cobra® 39 But, that you will ask you receive your number. The blinking cursor...
... or the channel Up/Down buttons. An error tone will return the radio to the DSC SETUP MENU. ex it entr 6. Nothing Comes Close to operate in all DSC capable radios to a telephone number, is not the only advantage of your MMSI number from the error message will sound when attempting to a Cobra® 39 But, that you will ask you receive your number. The blinking cursor...
MR F57 - English
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... Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list. 4. Nothing Comes Close to select a number. It is used for rendezvous and rescue situations. 42 English Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual: indivi cALL REPLY aut o 1. manual reply. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to disable the automatic reply. ON or OFF. 3. This features allows you...
... Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list. 4. Nothing Comes Close to select a number. It is used for rendezvous and rescue situations. 42 English Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual: indivi cALL REPLY aut o 1. manual reply. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to disable the automatic reply. ON or OFF. 3. This features allows you...
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... PA mode is directed to other nearby vessels or people. Burp Feature Cobra's Burp feature allows the operator to record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store details that will sound from inside the speaker grill. SAVE RECORDING - RECORD MESSAGE - TRANSMIT MESSAGE - Playback recorded incoming audio. excuse me ! This feature eliminates asking the sender to hear the message a second time...
... PA mode is directed to other nearby vessels or people. Burp Feature Cobra's Burp feature allows the operator to record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store details that will sound from inside the speaker grill. SAVE RECORDING - RECORD MESSAGE - TRANSMIT MESSAGE - Playback recorded incoming audio. excuse me ! This feature eliminates asking the sender to hear the message a second time...
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... Output Transmitter Frequency Range: TX 2.5 Watts @ 8 Ohms 156.025 to 157.425 MHz RF Output Power 1 and 25 Watts Spurious Emissions -60 dB High -55 dB Low Microphone Type Electret Frequency Stability +/-10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Nothing Comes Close to prevent build-up of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation. Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Will transmit at one (1) watt...
... Output Transmitter Frequency Range: TX 2.5 Watts @ 8 Ohms 156.025 to 157.425 MHz RF Output Power 1 and 25 Watts Spurious Emissions -60 dB High -55 dB Low Microphone Type Electret Frequency Stability +/-10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Nothing Comes Close to prevent build-up of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation. Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Will transmit at one (1) watt...
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... way of a traceable carrier such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of the repair charge or replacement charge. Please call Cobra first! If your repair. If you have any questions about operation or installing your radio to a Cobra® 85 DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! Send the entire product. 3. Enclose a description of warranty, a letter will ensure the fastest turn-around time...
... way of a traceable carrier such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of the repair charge or replacement charge. Please call Cobra first! If your repair. If you have any questions about operation or installing your radio to a Cobra® 85 DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! Send the entire product. 3. Enclose a description of warranty, a letter will ensure the fastest turn-around time...