Cobra MR F45-D Owner's Manual

Cobra MR F45-D Owner's Manual

Class-d fixed mount vhf radio

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine
VHF radio.
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Properly used, this Cobra
product will give you
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many years of reliable service.
How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works
This radio is a VHF transceiver for fixed mounting on your boat. It gives you 2-way
Owner's Manual
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.
Besides 2-way communications, in the U.S.A., this radio can provide quick
access to receive seven NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration)
and two Canadian weather channels for alerting you to weather emergencies with a tone
on a weather channel you can select for your area.
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, Cobra Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays)
773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269.
Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com/support/faqs/marine-radios
MR F45-D
MR F45-D
For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Cobra Dealer
Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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  • Page 1 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, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: For Assistance in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections

    Transceiver Controls, Microphone And Indicators And Connections Product Features Introduction Introduction Position Coordinates – Backlit LCD Microphone With Auxiliary Controls Latitude and Longitude Screen • Radio Status and Up/Down Simplex Data Display Buttons Operation Talk Microphone Icon Button Can be used Instant Channel Active instead of those...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Flush Mount Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    LCD screen . Safety Training Information ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories . This CobraMarine radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only .” It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites, hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards .
  • Page 5: Recommendations For Marine Communication

    Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration number and state of registry (e .g ., IL 1234 AB) and available for their intended uses . be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel . English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 6: Vhf Marine Radio Procedures

    Messages containing obscene, indecent, or profane words or meaning . by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules .
  • Page 7: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission . DSC also allows mariners to initiate and receive distress, urgent, safety, routine, position request, position send, and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios . English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 8: Radiotelephone Calls

    . Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you may be in a position to relay the message . 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 9: Marine Distress Procedure - Dsc

    . This radio must be used within communication range of a shore based VHF station with a distress and safety watch system . The range of the signal may vary, however, under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles . 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 10: Included In This Package

    You will find all of the following items in the • package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer. In the U.S.A., you can order directly from www.cobra.com. Transceiver Surface Mount Kit...
  • Page 11: Mounting And Powering The Radio

    Do not over- the mounting bracket with Adjust Screws tighten. the tilt lock knobs. 4. Tilt the transceiver to a convenient angle and tighten the tilt lock knobs. Tilt Lock Knobs 16 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 12 This radio will draw up to 8 amps when transmitting at full power. NOTICES A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio. When replacing the fuse in your transceiver, use only the size and type originally provided. 18 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 13: Antenna Requirements And Attachment

    Since it represents the link between your radio and the outside world, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE LIMITS MAY EXPOSE THOSE WITHIN Cobra suggests you purchase only the best quality antenna, coaxial cable THE MPE RADIUS TO RF ENERGY ABSORPTION IN EXCESS OF THE FCC and connectors.
  • Page 14: External Devices And Connections

    External Devices And Connections • Cobra strongly recommends that you obtain and connect a (CM 300-005) GPS device Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect auxiliary devices for navigation, to your CobraMarine VHF radio. By having a GPS connected, your position will be convenience, and added versatility.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    High—pause—high—pause—high. Long pause, then repeat. Press any button to turn it Off. DSC Geographical Alarm Loud, continuous, medium-pitched, high-low tones (warble) — sounds when a geographical call is received. Press any button to turn it Off. 24 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 16 Turn the Squelch Knob counterclockwise (lower bearier). Weather/UIC Button If the squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound, the scan and dual-watch functions will be Lower Bearier blocked. 26 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 17: Set-Up Routines

    4. Press the Call/Set button to select a contrast level. included in the section for that function. 5. Scroll to EXIT 6. Press the Call/Set button to return to Standby. 28 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® ®...
  • Page 18 UTC. If you enter the hour offset for your time zone, the LCD will show the local time. In either event, DSC messages will always be based on UTC. 30 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 19: Voice Transmission

    Voice Transmission • Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power. Cobra suggests Transmit mode gives you the ability to communicate with safety services, other vessels, you maintain the low power setting for short-range communications and to avoid and shore stations.
  • Page 20: Weather Radio And Alert

    Weather/UIC Button To Listen To The Weather Channels: Cobra has incorporated several features in your CobraMarine VHF radio to give you quick 1. From Standby mode, press the Weather/UIC access to the voice calling channels and to let you monitor more than button.
  • Page 21: Advanced Operation

    During Dual-Watch (while not receiving a transmission): Press the Talk button to communicate on the last dual-watch location scanned and return to Standby mode. 36 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 22: Digital Select Calling (Dsc) Setup

    An error tone will sound when attempting to operate in the DSC mode without an MMSI number. NOTE An MMSI number can only be entered one time. To enter a new MMSI number, the unit must be reset by the dealer. 38 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 23 The last digit of that member’s MMSI number is dropped and a zero is inserted at the beginning. Example: Member MMSI number 366123456 becomes group MMSI number 036612345. 40 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 24 You can enter a total of 10 names and MMSI numbers in the 2. Press the Call/Set button to enter a memory location (1-10). directory. 3. Scroll through the memory locations to one you want to select. Location 01 42 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 25: Digital Select Calling (Dsc) Operation

    If no acknowledgement is received, the radio resends the Abort the distress call process and return to message at approximately four minute intervals until an Standby mode. acknowledgement is received or the Distress call is aborted. 44 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 26 4. After selecting the radio to be called, press the Call/Set key to transmit the TEST CALL. 5. Your radio will wait for the called radio to reply and will show the acknowledgement on the display. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 27 Geographical call. 4. Press one of the following three buttons to switch from geographical call receive to Standby mode: Call/ Set button or Channel 16/9 button. 48 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 28 GPS device and cannot send its position. Position Request You will receive a no reply response, meaning the operator of that station has chosen not to reply to your request. 50 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 29 4. Press the Call/Set button to return to the Call Send menu. 5. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll to EXIT. 6. Press the Call/Set button to return to Standby mode. 52 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 30 5. Press and hold the Memory Scan/Memory Clear button for one (1) second or more. Repeat steps 4 through 5 to delete additional messages. 6. Press the Call/Set button to return to Standby mode. 54 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 31: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    GPS interface cables Switch or reverse the GPS receiver but connected in reverse GPS interface cables coordinates do not appear polarity. connection. It will not on the screen. damage the radio or GPS. 56 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 32: Appendix

    Use Channels 8, 67, 72 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages. relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcación. Use los canales 8, 67, 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 33 Consulte las normas de la FCC o a operator before using them. un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 60 English ®...
  • Page 34 En aguas 1 vatio EE.UU. maintain a listening watch on this channel. estadounidenses, las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal 62 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 35 Channel 16 seguridad marítima anunciada por el canal 16 • • 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 64 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 36 Canada (Commercial Fishing) • 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 65A/1065 • • 156.275 156.275 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 66 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 37 Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones • • • 156.875 156.875 1 Watt USA communications with pilots for movement and solamente). Restringido a comunicaciones con docking of ships. pilotos para el movimiento y atraque de embarcaciones. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 68 English...
  • Page 38 157.425 157.425 U.S. (Commercial). EE.UU. (comercial). Port Operations and VTS (International & Canada). Operaciones Portuarias y VTS (Internacional y Canadá). 88A/1088 • 157.425 157.425 Commercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente 70 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 39: Weather Channel Assignments

    FCC (EE. UU) e Industry Canada (Canadá). No pueden ser alterados por el usuario, así como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operación entre simple y dúplex. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 40: World City Time Zones

    You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty W127.50 to W112.50 Los Angeles STD service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or W112.50 to W097.50 Denver STD replaced under warranty.
  • Page 41: Product Service

    If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned: 1.

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