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Cobra Marine MR F77B GPS E - User Manual

Cobra Marine MR F77B GPS 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 F77W GPS E
MR F77B GPS E
Printed in China Part No. 480-1021-P Version E
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.
For Warranty, Product Service and
Accessory Information
Please contact your local dealer or distributor.
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Questions and Answers

Summary

Introduction and Overview

Product Overview

Provides an introduction to the CobraMarine VHF radio and its functionalities.

Customer Assistance

Details on how to get help and support for the VHF radio product.

Transceiver Controls and Features

Controls and Indicators

Identifies and describes the physical controls, buttons, and indicators on the transceiver.

Product Feature List

Lists and briefly explains key features like GPS, DSC, dual watch, and waterproof design.

Safety and Recommendations

Important Safety Information

Crucial safety precautions, warnings, and notices for safe installation and operation.

Marine Communication Recommendations

Guidance on effective and safe marine communication practices using the VHF radio.

VHF Marine Radio Protocols and Procedures

Licensing and Regulations

Information on licensing requirements, call signs, and user responsibilities for radio operation.

Radio Procedures

Standard procedures for maintaining radio watch, calling stations, and prohibited communications.

Voice Calling

Step-by-step guide on how to perform voice calls to other vessels or shore stations.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Introduction to Digital Selective Calling, its benefits, and implementation.

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

Explanation of the MMSI number and its importance for DSC radio operation.

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedures

Marine Emergency Signals

Defines international emergency signals like MAYDAY, PAN, and SECURITE for distress calls.

Distress Call Process

Detailed steps for sending and receiving distress calls via voice and DSC methods.

Installation and Setup

Included Items and Accessories

Lists items found in the package and information on ordering optional accessories.

Mounting and Power Connection

Instructions for physically mounting the transceiver and making the electrical power connection.

Antenna and External Devices

Guidance on selecting, attaching antennas, and connecting external speakers and GPS devices.

Getting Started and Basic Operation

Controls and Initial Setup

How to turn the radio on/off, adjust volume, and set the squelch for clear reception.

Tones and Alarms

Explanation of the various audible tones and alarms generated by the VHF radio.

Basic Transmission

Steps for selecting transmit power (HI/LO) and sending a voice message.

Set-Up Routines

Navigating Settings

Instructions on accessing and navigating the radio's settings menu.

Display and Audio Settings

How to adjust LCD backlight, contrast, and confirmation tone settings.

Channel and Time Configuration

Setting up channel maps for different regions and adjusting the radio's time.

GPS and ATIS Configuration

Configuration options for the internal GPS receiver and the ATIS feature.

Radio Self Test

Procedure for performing a self-test of the radio's battery, transmitter, and antenna.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Setup

Identity Number Entry

Instructions for entering the vessel's MMSI and ATIS numbers for DSC operation.

Directory Management

How to add, edit, or delete individual and group contacts in the DSC directory.

DSC Call Configuration

Settings for DSC call behavior, including position requests, auto channel switching, and call replies.

Advanced Operation Features

Scanning Modes

Using Channel 16+, Dual-Watch, and Memory Scan to monitor multiple channels.

Special Functions

Utilizing Public Address, Burp feature, and Rewind-Say-Again for enhanced communication.

DSC Operation Modes

Performing various DSC calls including distress, all ships, individual, and group communications.

Position Reporting

Procedures for requesting and sending vessel position information via DSC.

Call Log and Testing

Managing call logs, performing test calls, and connecting alarm inputs.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Specifications

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Guidance on cleaning, maintaining the radio, and resolving common operational problems.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications and performance data for the VHF marine radio.

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

Channel Usage Overview

Summary of channel assignments and their uses in English and Spanish.

Specific Channel Applications

Details on specific channels for Port Operations, Navigation, Maritime Control, and DSC.

World City Time Zones

Time Zone Offset Table

A table listing longitudinal zones, their offsets, and corresponding cities for time setting.

Declaration of Conformity

CE Marking and Compliance

Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking information regarding radio compliance.

Cobra Marine MR F77B GPS E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCobra Marine
ModelMR F77B GPS E
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

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