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Cobra Marine MR F57W E Owner's Manual

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MR F57W E
MR F57B E
Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine
Properly used, this Cobra
many years of reliable service.
How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works
Owner's Manual
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.
Customer Assistance
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, please contact your local dealer.
There is no restriction on the EU region for
Transmit Frequency: 156.025 - 157.425 MHz
Receive Frequency: 156.050 - 163.275 MHz
For Warranty, Product Service and
Accessory Information
Please contact your local dealer or distributor.
A1 English
English
Our Thanks To You And
Customer Assistance
VHF radio.
®
product will give you
®
©2018 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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  • Page 1 There is no restriction on the EU region for Transmit Frequency: 156.025 - 157.425 MHz Receive Frequency: 156.050 - 163.275 MHz MR F57W E For Warranty, Product Service and Accessory Information MR F57B E Please contact your local dealer or distributor.

  • Page 2: Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections

    Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections Product Features Introduction Introduction Active Channel Soft Keys- DSC Distress Button Number (Behind Red Spring Allows user to Product Features Up & Down • Loaded Cover) select current Buttons options displayed Backlit LCD On-Off Rewind-Say-Again ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks To You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Intro Operation Customer Warranty Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Assistance Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information The following WARNINGS and NOTICES will make you aware of RF exposure hazards Customer Installation • Assistance and how to assure you operate the radio within the RF exposure limits established Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general Secondary Icons for it .

  • Page 5: Licensing Information

    Recommendations For Marine Communication Licensing Information Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols Licensing Information NOTICES AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in ® the frequency range of 156 .025 to 163 .275 MHz .

  • Page 6: Vhf Marine Radio Protocols

    VHF Marine Radio Voice Calling Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling • • Maintain Your Watch To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender: Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16, Make sure your radio is On .

  • Page 7: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    Maritime Mobile Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Service Identity (MMSI) VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • • Digital selective calling is a semi-automated system for establishing a radio MMSI is a nine (9) digit number used on a marine radio capable of using digital call .

  • Page 8: Radiotelephone Calls

    Emergency Messages Radiotelephone Calls And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure • The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are: The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio .

  • Page 9: Marine Distress Procedure - Dsc

    Emergency Messages Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Keep the radio nearby . Even after your message has been received, the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on . Speak slowly —...

  • Page 10: Included In This Package

    Included In This Package Accessories Order Info Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Included In This Package Optional Accessories • • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra The following items are included in the dealer, www.cobra.com or by calling 773.889.3087.

  • Page 11: Mounting And Powering The Radio

    Mounting And Mounting And Powering The Radio Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Microphone Bracket Mounting And Powering The Radio Microphone Bracket • To Install The Microphone Bracket: Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, it must be installed on your vessel. 1.
  • Page 12 Mounting And Mounting And Powering The Radio Powering The Radio Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Electrical Power Connection Power Connection Cables NOTE Your CobraMarine VHF radio is powered All wiring is best kept as short as possible. If the power leads must be from +10.0V to +16.0V vessel direct...

  • Page 13: Antenna Requirements And Attachment

    Antenna Requirements Antenna Requirements And Attachment And Attachment Installation And Start-Up Installation And Start-Up Antenna Requirements And Attachment • Radio Operator Requirements Antenna Requirements The radio operator is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the transmitter. It is recommended that the transmitter not be operated while Your CobraMarine VHF radio requires an external marine antenna anyone is within the minimum safe distance of the antenna radiating element(s) to send signals into the air and to receive them.

  • Page 14: External Devices And Connections

    Global Positioning System (GPS) Device (Not Included) • Your Cobra Marine radio does not include a built-in GPS receiver. After connecting an Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation, external GPS receiver, your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and, convenience, and added versatility.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Power On-Off Getting Started • Transceiver power can be turned On or Off by the On-Off Power/Volume Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various knob on the transceiver.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Getting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio HI/LO Transmit Setting To Squelch Your Radio: Squelch Knob • Transmit Power Output 1. With the Squelch knob turned fully counter-clockwise, turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise until you hear Your radio can Transmit selectively at one (1) or 25 watts of power. Cobra suggests a hissing (noise) sound.

  • Page 17: Set-Up Routines

    Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio LCD Backlight Set-Up Routines • Settings Menu The LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark. This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off. The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of its features, to adjust other features to suit your preferences, and to enter your user To Adjust The Backlight Level:...

  • Page 18: Confirmation Tone

    Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Confirmation Tone Time Adjust The Confirmation Tone sounds when your CobraMarine VHF radio is turned On All VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use a 24-hour clock and Universal Coordinated Time and to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button.

  • Page 19: Time Adjust

    Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Priority Channel To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format Time Display: Soft Keys 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST This setting will allow you to choose whether channel 16 is or is not included when 2.

  • Page 20: Gps Menu

    Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio GPS Menu To Select the Coordinate System: Soft Keys All VHF Marine radios SHOULD / NEED to have a GPS receiver connected and operating 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS MENU to effectively use the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features built-in to the radios.

  • Page 21: Radio Self Test

    Set-Up Routines Set-Up Routines Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Radio Self Test (continued) To Select the GPS Status Screen: Soft Keys 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS MENU 5. Press the EXIT soft key to the Self Test screen. EXIT The radio will return to the menu.

  • Page 22: Digital Select Calling (Dsc) Setup

    Digital Select Calling (DSC) Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Setup Product Features Introduction Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio DSC Set-Up To Enter Your MMSI Number: • 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to DSC SETUP Digital selective calling — DSC — employs digital RF signals which tend to carry 2.
  • Page 23 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Setup Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio If You Transfer Your Radio To A Different Vessel If You Incorrectly Enter Your ATIS Number Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number and change the YOU CAN DO THIS ONLY ONCE! There is no option to enter the ATIS number again after a information associated with your number to correspond to vessel in which it will be mounted.
  • Page 24 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Setup Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Individual Directory Group MMSI Number DSC Setup menu DSC calling allows you to call another vessel or station directly if Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can radio mmsi entry you know its MMSI number.
  • Page 25 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Setup Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Position Request Reply Type To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual: indivi cALL REPLY The ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have 1.

  • Page 26: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Dual-Watch Advanced Operation • Dual-Watch gives you one (1) soft key access to scan the two (2) channels of most Cobra has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you quick importance to you.

  • Page 27: Memory Channels

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Memory Channels NOTE You can program (or tag) any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory If there are fewer than two (2) channels tagged, Scan mode. the Memory Scan mode will not be available. [See page 47 under program memory channels To Program Memory Channels: Standby Mode...

  • Page 28: Public Address

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Rewind-Say-Again Feature Public Address ® The radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again . This feature allows Use the Public Address (PA) mode of voice transmission to communicate to other ®...

  • Page 29: Digital Select Calling (Dsc) Operation

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation Abort The Distress Call Process: • !! distress !! If the Distress button is pressed by mistake: The Send menu displays when the Distress button is pressed. wait for ack transmit in 4:11 a.

  • Page 30: Receiving Distress Calls

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Receiving Distress Calls Sending An All Ships Calls When a vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call, the radio receives the call, Use the DSC All Ships call for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and sounds the Distress alarm, and switches to Channel 16.

  • Page 31: Receiving An All Ships Call

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Receiving An All Ships Call Sending An Individual Call All Ships calls received from stations within range of the radio sound the Distress Use the DSC Individual call feature to request communication with one (1) exclusive alarm and switch the radio to Channel 16.

  • Page 32: Receiving An Individual Call

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Receiving An Individual Call Receiving A Group Call When another station makes an Individual call to your radio: individ Receive When another station makes a Group call to the radio, the Individual alarm sounds, friends boat The Individual alarm sounds.
  • Page 33 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Sending A Position Request Receiving A Position Request continued When you went through the DSC set-up process, you set a position request reply type. 6. After the called radio acknowledges the call, use the (See page 42 to change your setting.) Depending on the setting you chose, when a position request Down soft key to view the called radios current position.
  • Page 34 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Sending A Position Send Receiving A Position Send Position Send uses your connected GPS in similar fashion to the Position Request When another station sends you its position in Position Send mode, the Individual function, except that you initiate the activity to let another station know where you are.

  • Page 35: Test Call

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Call Log and Distress Log To Delete Call Log Information continued: delete dist log Call Log will capture the caller’s MMSI identification number and any other data 3. Press the ENTER key. delete distress included in a DSC message.

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance And Troubleshooting Specifications Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Maintenance Specifications • • Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good General operating condition. Number of Channels All International, U.S.A. and Canadian Keep the radio clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Channels Rinse with fresh water.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima • • Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Existen tres (3) juegos de canales VHF para uso marítimo en los EE.UU., Canadá y Canada and the rest of the world (International).
  • Page 38 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Assignments (English) Asignaciones de canales (Español) Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) Sea Tow Control de radio automatizado (ARC) Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84* Canales 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84* Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area (see seatow.com/arc).
  • Page 39 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Channel Number Frecuencia Límites de potencia Mapa de canales Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá...
  • Page 40 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Map Frequency Channel Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción • • •...
  • Page 41 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Channel Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá...
  • Page 42 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Channel Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá...
  • Page 43 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Channel Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá...
  • Page 44 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English) Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima (Español) NOTE NOTA Many of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit and receive Muchos de los canales de números simples, como 01, 02 y 03, transmiten on different frequencies.

  • Page 45: World City Time Zones

    World City Time Zones Appendix 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.

  • Page 46: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking Declaration of Conformity EN (English) LV (Latvian) Hereby, Cobra Electronics Europe, Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type VHF Marine Radio is in compliance with Directive Ar šo Cobra Electronics Europe, Ltd. deklarē, ka radioiekārta VHF Marine Radio atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/ES. 2014/53/EU.

  • Page 47: Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra

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