External Devices And Connections - Cobra MR F55 Owner's Manual

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External Devices And Connections

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Your CobraMarine Intro Operation ™ VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation, Customer Warranty
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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.
Standard connectors are provided on the front and back of the transceiver.
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Microphone Attachment
Microphone Socket
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Connect the Microphone to the cord socket located
at the right side of the front of the transceiver.
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To Connect The Microphone Attachment:
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1. Align the connector and push it firmly into
the socket.
2. Tighten the captive nut to hold the connector
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in place.
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3. Slide the waterproof sleeve over the nut until it
seats in the recess around the socket.
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External Speaker (Not Included)
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External Speaker Jack
An External Speaker can provide greater volume to
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hear messages than the speaker incorporated in the
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To Install An External Speaker:
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1. Connect the speaker lead to the standard jack
on the back of the transceiver.
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transceiver.
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Global Positioning System (GPS) Device (Not Included)
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Cobra ® strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a GPS device to
your CobraMarine
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be continuously indicated on the LCD and, most importantly, it will be included Main Icons
automatically in any DSC distress message you may need to send. That will
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take the "search" out of "search and rescue."
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GPS Connection
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™ VHF radio. By having a GPS connected, your position will
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To Install A GPS Device:
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1. Install the GPS device in a convenient location
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according to its manufacturer's directions.
2. Bond the NMEA out negative wire to the black
wire of the GPS interface cable.
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3. Bond the NMEA out positive wire to the red
wire of the GPS interface cable.
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When bonding the wires, make sure connections
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are secure and properly insulated.
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4. Connect the new combination cable to the GPS
device and to the back of the transceiver.
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Satellite acquisition time is dependent on the
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GPS device.
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