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Cobra Marine MR F57B E - User Manual

Cobra Marine MR F57B E
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Our Thanks To You And
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
Customer Assistance
Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio
MR F57W E
MR F57B E
Printed in China Part No. 480-1020-P Version G
©2018 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine
®
VHF radio.
Properly used, this Cobra
®
product will give you
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
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
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.
MRF57E_CVR.indd 1 12/14/18 2:38 PM

Questions and Answers

Summary

Transceiver Controls and Indicators

Important Safety Information

Warning and Notice Statements

Outlines crucial warnings and notices for safe installation and operation of the radio.

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Introduction to DSC

Introduction to DSC, its purpose, and capabilities.

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure

Emergency Signals and Response

Explains emergency signals (MAYDAY, PAN, SECURITE) and how to respond to distress calls.

Radiotelephone Call Procedures

Marine Distress Call Procedures

Step-by-step guide for making distress calls, including DSC.

Installation and Start-Up

Mounting and Powering the Radio

Radio Installation Location

Factors to consider when choosing a location for the radio.

Electrical Power Connection

Connecting to a Power Source

Details the wiring procedure for connecting the radio to a power source.

Antenna Requirements and Attachment

External Antenna Requirements

Explains the need for an external marine antenna and advice on selection.

Installation Requirements and Safety

Discusses installation requirements related to EC electromagnetic field exposure limits and operator safety.

External Devices and Connections

GPS Device Connection

Information on connecting an external GPS receiver for position data and DSC.

Transmit Power Settings

Selecting High;Low Power

Steps to switch between high and low transmit power.

Set-Up Routines

GPS Menu Operations

GPS Functionality Importance

Explains the importance of GPS for DSC features like position reporting.

Radio Self Test and ATIS

Performing a Radio Self Test

How to use the self-test feature to check battery, transmit power, and antenna.

DSC Setup: MMSI and ATIS Configuration

DSC Benefits and Setup

Benefits of DSC for range, reliability, and message automation.

User MMSI Number Entry

How to enter the unique MMSI number required for DSC operation.

Incorrect MMSI Number Entry

Warning about the one-time entry of MMSI and how to correct errors.

DSC Setup: MMSI and ATIS Management

MMSI Number Entry and Management

How to enter, view, and manage your MMSI number, including transfer procedures.

DSC Call Features - Reply Types

Advanced Operation Features

Dual-Watch Operation

Feature for scanning two channels simultaneously, including Channel 16.

Memory Channel Operations

Rewind-Say-Again Feature

Replaying Incoming Audio and Functions

Details the Rewind-Say-Again feature for replaying audio and its functions.

DSC Call Operations: Distress and All Ships

Receiving Distress Calls

How the radio handles incoming distress calls and required responses.

Sending All Ships Calls

How to send general safety or urgent messages to all stations.

DSC Call Reception

Receiving All Ships Calls

How the radio handles incoming All Ships DSC calls.

DSC Call Transmission

Sending Individual Calls and Position Requests

How to initiate individual DSC calls and request station positions.

DSC Call Transmission and Reception

Sending and Receiving Group Calls

How to send and receive DSC group calls for multiple stations.

Position Request Procedures

Receiving Position Requests

How the radio handles incoming position requests in Auto and Manual modes.

Sending Position Send

Receiving Position Send

Handling Incoming Position Send

How the radio handles incoming position send messages.

Call Log and Distress Log

Diagnostic and Alert Features

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Radio Maintenance Procedures

General advice on cleaning and maintaining the VHF radio.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common problems, causes, and solutions for the radio.

Product Specifications

Cobra Marine MR F57B E Specifications

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BrandCobra Marine
ModelMR F57B E
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

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