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Cobra MR F45-D User Manual

Cobra MR F45-D
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English
Our Thanks To You
Introduction
Class-D Fixed Mount VHF Radio
MR F45-D
Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
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.
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
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
For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Cobra Dealer
Customer Assistance
©2018 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Printed in China Part No. 480-684-P Version F
MR F45-D
F45D_Cvr_Eng.indd 1-2 12/14/18 11:41 AM
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Cobra MR F45-D Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating frequency156.025 - 157.425 MHz
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight1100 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)159 x 180 x 57 mm

Summary

Our Thanks To You

Introduction

Provides a thank you to the customer for purchasing the CobraMarine VHF radio.

How Your Cobra Marine VHF Radio Works

Customer Assistance

Details how to get assistance for product issues and features.

Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections

Microphone Controls Overview

Describes the controls on the microphone and their functions.

Product Features Overview

Outlines key features of the CobraMarine VHF radio, including Dual Power and Scan.

Important Safety Information

Warning and Caution Statements

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION statements used in the manual.

Safety Training Information

Details the radio's classification as 'Occupational Use Only' and compliance with RF exposure limits.

Marine Communication Recommendations

FCC Licensing Information

Provides information on FCC licensing requirements for VHF marine radios.

Sea Tow Automated Radio Check

Describes the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service for testing radio functionality.

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Canadian Ship Station License

Information on obtaining a Radio Operator's Certificate for Canadian waters.

User Responsibilities and Operating Locations

Outlines user responsibilities and operating location restrictions for VHF radios.

VHF Marine Radio Procedures

Details procedures for maintaining watch, power usage, and calling stations.

Voice Calling Procedures

Explains how to make voice calls to other vessels or shore stations.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

Explains what an MMSI number is and how to obtain one for DSC operation.

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure

Marine Emergency Signals

Defines the international emergency signals: MAYDAY, PAN, and SECURITE.

Responding to Distress Calls

Provides instructions on how to respond when hearing a distress call.

Marine Distress Procedure

DSC Distress Procedure

Explains the DSC procedure for making a distress call.

Installation and Start-Up

Included in Package

Lists the items included in the CobraMarine VHF radio package.

Accessories Order Information

Provides information on ordering optional Cobra accessories.

Mounting and Powering the Radio

Radio Installation Guide

Gives guidance on choosing a location and factors to consider for radio installation.

Surface Mounting Instructions

Details the process for mounting the transceiver on a flat surface using the included kit.

Microphone Bracket Installation

Instructions for installing the microphone bracket.

Electrical Power Connection

Connecting to Power Source

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the radio to a DC power source.

Wire Gauge Recommendations

Provides recommendations for wire gauge based on cable length for optimal performance.

Antenna Requirements and Attachment

Antenna Requirements

Explains the need for an external marine antenna and recommendations for quality.

Antenna Installation Requirements

Specifies mounting requirements for antennas to comply with RF exposure limits.

Antenna Lead Attachment

Details how to connect the coaxial cable lead to the transceiver.

External Devices and Connections

Microphone Connection

Instructions for connecting the microphone to the transceiver.

External Speaker Connection

Describes the function and connection of an external speaker.

GPS Device Connection

Recommends connecting a GPS device for position indication and DSC messages.

Getting Started

Radio Tones and Alarms

Describes the various tones and alarms the radio produces and their meanings.

Confirmation Tone Setup

Explains the confirmation tone for button presses and how to enable/disable it.

Error Tone Description

Describes the error tone indicating an invalid button press.

DSC Distress Alarm Details

Details the DSC distress alarm for calls on Channel 70.

Volume and Squelch Control

Volume Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the speaker volume using the On-Off Power/Volume knob.

Squelch Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the squelch control to filter noise and improve signal clarity.

Standby and Receive Mode

Changing Listening Channels

Instructions on how to change channels using Up/Down, Channel 16/9, and Weather/UIC buttons.

Set-Up Routines

Settings Menu Navigation

Overview of the Settings menu for configuring features and entering MMSI.

LCD Backlight Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the LCD backlight brightness or turning it off.

LCD Contrast Adjustment

Guide to adjusting the LCD contrast for better readability in different lighting conditions.

Confirmation Tone and Time Offset

Confirmation Tone (Key Tone) Setup

Explains how to turn the confirmation tone for button presses on or off.

Time Offset Configuration

Explains how to set the time offset for local time display based on GPS input.

Channel Map Selection

Setting Radio for Area of Use

Steps to switch between USA, International, and Canada channel maps.

Voice Transmission Procedures

Channel Selection for Voice

Information on selecting channels for voice messages on VHF frequencies.

Transmit Power Output

Explains the selectable 1 or 25 watt transmit power and its usage.

Transmitting a Voice Message

Step-by-step guide on how to transmit a voice message using the microphone.

Weather Radio and Alert Features

NOAA Weather Channels and Alerts

Details how to listen to NOAA weather channels and set up weather alerts.

Weather Alert Setup

Instructions on how to enable or disable the Weather Alert feature.

Advanced Operation Features

Channel 16/9 Quick Access

How to quickly switch between Channel 16 and Channel 9 for calling.

Dual-Watch Operation

Entering Dual-Watch Mode

Steps to activate Dual-Watch mode to monitor two channels simultaneously.

Exiting Dual-Watch Mode

Procedure to deactivate Dual-Watch mode and return to standby.

Scan Operation

Entering Scan Mode

Instructions for activating the scan function to monitor multiple channels.

Exiting Scan Mode

Procedure to deactivate the scan function.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Setup

User MMSI Number Entry

Guide to entering your unique 9-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity number.

Entering Your MMSI Number

Step-by-step instructions for entering the MMSI number into the radio.

MMSI Number Management

Viewing Your MMSI Number

Procedure to check the currently entered MMSI number.

Group MMSI Number Entry

Instructions for entering a Group MMSI number into the radio.

Position Request Reply Type

Setting Position Request Reply Type

How to configure automatic or manual responses to position requests.

Individual Directory Management

Entering or Editing Directory Entries

Steps to add or modify contact information (name/MMSI) in the radio's directory.

DSC Operation Basics

Sending DSC Calls

Information on sending DSC calls, including distress calls and acknowledgements.

Sending a DSC Distress Call

Detailed procedure for initiating a DSC distress call, including options for automatic or manual transmission.

Receiving DSC Distress Calls

Responding to Distress Calls

Instructions on how to respond when a DSC distress call is received.

DSC Test Call Procedures

Sending a Test Call

Procedure to test the DSC operation of the radio by sending a test call.

Sending All Ships Calls

Sending an All Ships Call

Steps to send an urgent or safety broadcast to all vessels within range.

Receiving All Ships Calls

Responding to All Ships Calls

Instructions on how to respond to an incoming All Ships call.

Geographical Call Procedures

Receiving a Geographical Call

Steps to take when a geographical call is received, including responding and returning to standby.

Individual DSC Call Procedures

Sending an Individual Call

Procedure to initiate a DSC call to a single, specific station.

Individual DSC Call Handling

Receiving an Individual Call

How to respond to an incoming individual DSC call.

Group DSC Call Procedures

Sending a Group Call

Steps to send a DSC message to multiple stations using a Group MMSI.

Receiving a Group Call

How to respond to an incoming group DSC call.

Position Request Procedures

Requesting Another Station's Position

Procedure to request the location of another station with a connected GPS.

Position Request Handling

Receiving Position Requests

Details how the radio handles incoming position requests, including auto and manual replies.

Managing Position Requests

Instructions for resending requests or exiting position request mode.

Position Send Procedures

Sending Your Position

Procedure to share your current location with another station via DSC.

Receiving Position Sends

How the radio handles incoming position send messages.

Call Log and Distress Log

Reviewing Call Log Messages

Steps to access and view stored call log entries.

Clearing Call Log Memory

Procedure for deleting entries from the call log memory.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Radio Maintenance

Basic cleaning and care instructions for the CobraMarine VHF radio.

Troubleshooting Guide

Lists common problems, their possible causes, and solutions.

Specifications

General Specifications

Provides general specifications for the CobraMarine VHF radio, such as channels and voltage.

Receiver Specifications

Details the technical specifications for the radio's receiver section.

Transmitter Specifications

Details the technical specifications for the radio's transmitter section.

VHF Marine Channel Assignments (USA Map)

Channel Assignments Overview (English)

Outlines channel assignments for different uses in the USA channel map.

VHF Marine Channel Usage (English)

Channel Uses Description (English)

Details specific channel uses like ARC, Port Operations, Navigational, and Maritime Control.

VHF Marine Channel Details (English)

Channel Information Table (English)

Lists channel numbers, their map, frequency, power limits, and English use descriptions.

VHF Marine Channel Applications (English)

Channel Usage Categories (English)

Details channel usage for Port Operations, Environmental, Distress, State Controlled, and Commercial uses.

VHF Marine Channel Functions (English)

Channel Functions by Type (English)

Lists channel usage for Coast Guard, Weather Broadcasts, Sea Tow ARC, and Safety Broadcasts.

VHF Marine Channel Categories (English)

Channel Usage by Service (English)

Details channel usage for Public Correspondence, Port Operations, Non-Commercial, and Digital Selective Calling.

VHF Marine Channel Descriptions (English)

Channel Usage by Sector (English)

Lists channel usage for Commercial, U.S. Government, and Coast Guard communications.

VHF Marine Channel Assignment Notes

Channel Assignment Notes (English)

Notes on duplex vs. simplex operation and channel programming.

Weather Channel Assignments

Weather Channel List

Table listing weather channel numbers, frequencies, and providers (NOAA/Canada).

World City Time Zones

Time Zone Offset List

List of cities and their corresponding longitudinal zone offsets for setting local time.

Warranty and Trademark Information

Limited 3-Year Warranty (USA)

Details the limited 3-year warranty for products purchased in the USA, including exclusions.

Warranty Outside USA

Information on obtaining warranty details for products purchased outside the USA.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Lists registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation.

Product Service and Support

Obtaining Product Service

Instructions on how to get the radio serviced or repaired by Cobra.

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