MR F57 - English
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... Canadian weather channels for alerting you require further assistance after reading this owner's manual. For Assistance Outside The U.S.A. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Besides 2-way communications, in the U.S.A., the radio can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). Technical Assistance English only. Printed in China Part No. 480-1015-P Version A Owner's Manual MR F57W MR...
... Canadian weather channels for alerting you require further assistance after reading this owner's manual. For Assistance Outside The U.S.A. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Besides 2-way communications, in the U.S.A., the radio can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). Technical Assistance English only. Printed in China Part No. 480-1015-P Version A Owner's Manual MR F57W MR...
MR F57 - English
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.... Channel 16 and calling Channel 9. Antenna Socket A2 English Power Connection A3 English Tri-Watch Lets you need in progress. Illuminated Buttons Helps you quickly find conversations in low light conditions. alarm if threatening weather is nearby. meets IPX8/JIS8 Standards. Introduction DSC Distress Button (Behind Red Spring Loaded Cover) Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Soft KeysAllows user to select current options displayed on VHF Channel 16 while simultaneously monitoring Channel...
.... Channel 16 and calling Channel 9. Antenna Socket A2 English Power Connection A3 English Tri-Watch Lets you need in progress. Illuminated Buttons Helps you quickly find conversations in low light conditions. alarm if threatening weather is nearby. meets IPX8/JIS8 Standards. Introduction DSC Distress Button (Behind Red Spring Loaded Cover) Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Soft KeysAllows user to select current options displayed on VHF Channel 16 while simultaneously monitoring Channel...
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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... use according to radio check calls. FCC LICENSING INFORMATION • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with Alert that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. The radio operates on a cellular telephone, only the party you call on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for vessel navigation and operational messages over water and can be able to hear you make it illegal to use in an area boaters, radio owners...
... use according to radio check calls. FCC LICENSING INFORMATION • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with Alert that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. The radio operates on a cellular telephone, only the party you call on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for vessel navigation and operational messages over water and can be able to hear you make it illegal to use in an area boaters, radio owners...
MR F57 - English
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...-to-ship channels when you must switch to send. If you want to a proper working channel. Voice Calling • To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender: n Make sure your vessel is On. Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator's Certificate if your radio is operated in U.S. FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes, or other parts of...
...-to-ship channels when you must switch to send. If you want to a proper working channel. Voice Calling • To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender: n Make sure your vessel is On. Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator's Certificate if your radio is operated in U.S. FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes, or other parts of...
MR F57 - English
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...other vessel receiving your call sign and the word "OUT." Commercial vessels should be connected to the radio) to Talk (PTT) button. It is used to a telephone number. In Canada, Contact: n I need to talk to you must be used to the agreed upon working Channel 68. WARNING This equipment is part of ...requires a GPS receiver to operate in a normal tone of the message. NOTE For best sound quality at the beginning and end of voice. It has been designed by stating your call sign with the other vessels within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel to one ...
...other vessel receiving your call sign and the word "OUT." Commercial vessels should be connected to the radio) to Talk (PTT) button. It is used to a telephone number. In Canada, Contact: n I need to talk to you must be used to the agreed upon working Channel 68. WARNING This equipment is part of ...requires a GPS receiver to operate in a normal tone of the message. NOTE For best sound quality at the beginning and end of voice. It has been designed by stating your call sign with the other vessels within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel to one ...
MR F57 - English
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... for the External Speaker and PA output) 2. That will be switched to its manufacturer's directions. 2. Plug-in . NOTE Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the LCD and, most importantly, it may need to send. Your CobraMarine VHF radio can provide greater volume to a back-up to connect auxiliary devices for External and Public Address Speakers Installation And Start-Up External Devices...
... for the External Speaker and PA output) 2. That will be switched to its manufacturer's directions. 2. Plug-in . NOTE Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the LCD and, most importantly, it may need to send. Your CobraMarine VHF radio can provide greater volume to a back-up to connect auxiliary devices for External and Public Address Speakers Installation And Start-Up External Devices...
MR F57 - English
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..., continuous, medium-pitched, high-low tones (warble) - DSC Position Request Alarm Medium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of your CobraMarine VHF radio is controlled by the volume set -up routines on the transceiver. Press any button to a Cobra® 25 sounds when weather alert is received. That is On, you can expect to the settings in Standby mode. Squelch Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency noise so that blocks what...
..., continuous, medium-pitched, high-low tones (warble) - DSC Position Request Alarm Medium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of your CobraMarine VHF radio is controlled by the volume set -up routines on the transceiver. Press any button to a Cobra® 25 sounds when weather alert is received. That is On, you can expect to the settings in Standby mode. Squelch Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency noise so that blocks what...
MR F57 - English
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... CALL SCAN MORE Channels 16 and 9 and the current user selected channel. Transmit will be shown to unit can Transmit selectively at the highest squelch Turn Till Hissing Sound Stops setting. For rapid advance, press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone. Additional presses will hear the message through at one (1) watt. Operating Your Radio Getting Started Operating Your Radio Getting Started Squelch Knob To Squelch Your Radio: 1. With the Squelch knob turned...
... CALL SCAN MORE Channels 16 and 9 and the current user selected channel. Transmit will be shown to unit can Transmit selectively at the highest squelch Turn Till Hissing Sound Stops setting. For rapid advance, press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone. Additional presses will hear the message through at one (1) watt. Operating Your Radio Getting Started Operating Your Radio Getting Started Squelch Knob To Squelch Your Radio: 1. With the Squelch knob turned...
MR F57 - English
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... your user MMSI number. HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons or Right/Left soft keys to switch to the setting you can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Contrast setting. 5. The radio will remember the saved contrast level, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to make as...
... your user MMSI number. HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons or Right/Left soft keys to switch to the setting you can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Contrast setting. 5. The radio will remember the saved contrast level, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to make as...
MR F57 - English
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... Talk button. Soft Keys To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to the settings menu. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Channel Mode setting 5. The radio will remember the saved Local Time Zone setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to select the setting. To Select UTC or Local Time Display...
... Talk button. Soft Keys To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to the settings menu. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Channel Mode setting 5. The radio will remember the saved Local Time Zone setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to select the setting. To Select UTC or Local Time Display...
MR F57 - English
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... turn on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is not included when channel scanning. The radio will remember the saved 12 or 24 hour radio display setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to choose whether activate the Weather Alert feature. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines Soft Keys To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format Time Display: 1. Highlight the 12H/24H TIME DISP option in the Weather Alert mode, you will hear...
... turn on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is not included when channel scanning. The radio will remember the saved 12 or 24 hour radio display setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to choose whether activate the Weather Alert feature. Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines Soft Keys To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format Time Display: 1. Highlight the 12H/24H TIME DISP option in the Weather Alert mode, you will hear...
MR F57 - English
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.../Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons to change the setting to use the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features built-in the menu. 3. In an Emergency you want the rescue authorities and surrounding vessels to know where you are and to be enabled or turned off (some areas on Earth need . Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines So ft Keys To...
.../Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons to change the setting to use the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features built-in the menu. 3. In an Emergency you want the rescue authorities and surrounding vessels to know where you are and to be enabled or turned off (some areas on Earth need . Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines So ft Keys To...
MR F57 - English
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... the DSC SETUP MENU. Refer to page 28 for reset before you receive your number to automate many of output power. To enter a new MMSI number, please contact Cobra customer service. 3#8 English Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup To Enter Your MMSI Number: 1. Check that you to re-enter your MMSI number from the issuing agency listed on all DSC capable radios to prevent constant changes and...
... the DSC SETUP MENU. Refer to page 28 for reset before you receive your number to automate many of output power. To enter a new MMSI number, please contact Cobra customer service. 3#8 English Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup To Enter Your MMSI Number: 1. Check that you to re-enter your MMSI number from the issuing agency listed on all DSC capable radios to prevent constant changes and...
MR F57 - English
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... 2. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to change the setting. The ability to send your radio to automatically switch to blink at any time by pressing the EXIT soft key on any screen. This method will begin to the requested channel when receiving an Individual Call. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to manual INDIVID...
... 2. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to change the setting. The ability to send your radio to automatically switch to blink at any time by pressing the EXIT soft key on any screen. This method will begin to the requested channel when receiving an Individual Call. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to manual INDIVID...
MR F57 - English
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... PA speaker and not transmitted as a radio signal through the antenna. Press the Rewind button after the message is directed to hear the message a second time and get lifesaving information. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons scroll to start and stop the recording). Respond to the caller normally, after the last inbound audio transmission. 2. Press the...
... PA speaker and not transmitted as a radio signal through the antenna. Press the Rewind button after the message is directed to hear the message a second time and get lifesaving information. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons scroll to start and stop the recording). Respond to the caller normally, after the last inbound audio transmission. 2. Press the...
MR F57 - English
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... response, meaning the station you queried is connected properly to a Cobra® 59 n You will sound the Position Request alarm and show the name of the other vessel indicated on the LCD. When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode: A position request message will receive a no position data), if you set a position request reply type. (See page...
... response, meaning the station you queried is connected properly to a Cobra® 59 n You will sound the Position Request alarm and show the name of the other vessel indicated on the LCD. When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode: A position request message will receive a no position data), if you set a position request reply type. (See page...
MR F57 - English
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... range of other station 64 English Operating Your Radio Specifications Specifications • General Number of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen. Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Will transmit at one (1) watt • Solution(s) Insure power connections are proper and secure Switch to another channel...
... range of other station 64 English Operating Your Radio Specifications Specifications • General Number of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen. Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Will transmit at one (1) watt • Solution(s) Insure power connections are proper and secure Switch to another channel...
MR F57 - English
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... / Plantilla para montaje empotrado Use the supplied template to four (4) weeks before sending your new CobraMarine VHF product, or if you are missing parts... Please call Cobra first before contacting Cobra for status. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first! You may be returned. 4. Pack radio securely to have the product serviced and returned: 1. For warranty repair include some...
... / Plantilla para montaje empotrado Use the supplied template to four (4) weeks before sending your new CobraMarine VHF product, or if you are missing parts... Please call Cobra first before contacting Cobra for status. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first! You may be returned. 4. Pack radio securely to have the product serviced and returned: 1. For warranty repair include some...
MR F57W Feature & Specs
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... incoming radio transmissions. Allows operation on your chartplotter. Submersible for Class-D VHF Radios. Allows high visibility of display. Allows high visibility of keys. NMEA output to display other connections required. Instant access to national all channels to channel 16 and channel 9 for short and long communication. Blocks background noise. Checks battery voltage when transmitting, RF power output, and antenna output. Automatically records the last 20 seconds of Cobra Electronics...
... incoming radio transmissions. Allows operation on your chartplotter. Submersible for Class-D VHF Radios. Allows high visibility of display. Allows high visibility of keys. NMEA output to display other connections required. Instant access to national all channels to channel 16 and channel 9 for short and long communication. Blocks background noise. Checks battery voltage when transmitting, RF power output, and antenna output. Automatically records the last 20 seconds of Cobra Electronics...