Cobra MR F45-D User Manual

Introduction
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Table Of Contents
1
Introduction
Our Thanks To You
....................................................... A1
Customer Assistance
..................................................... A1
Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections
................................ A2
Microphone
............................................................ A3
Product Features
........................................................ A3
Important Safety Information
................................................ 2
Recommendations For Marine Communication
................................... 4
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
FCC Licensing Information
.................................................. 5
VHF Marine Radio Procedures
................................................ 6
Voice Calling
............................................................. 7
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
................................................ 8
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
........................................ 9
Radiotelephone Calls
..................................................... 10
Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure
.................................. 10
Marine Distress Procedure — DSC
........................................... 13
Installation and Start-Up
Included In This Package .................................................. 14
Optional Accessories
.....................................................15
Mounting And Powering The Radio
........................................... 16
Antenna Requirements And Attachment
....................................... 20
External Devices And Connections
........................................... 22
Operating Your Radio
Getting Started
.......................................................... 24
Set-Up Routines
......................................................... 28
Voice Transmission
....................................................... 32
Weather Radio And Alert
................................................... 34
Advanced Operation
...................................................... 35
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Set-Up
........................................... 38
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation
......................................... 44
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
............................................. 56
Specications
........................................................... 57
Appendix
VHF Marine Channel Assignments
........................................... 58
Weather Channel Assignments
.............................................. 71
World City Time Zones
.................................................... 72
Warranty
Limited 3-Year Warranty
................................................... 73
Customer Service
Product Service
......................................................... 74
Flush Mount Template
.................................................... 75
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Cobra MR F45-D Specifications

General

Operating frequency	156.025 - 157.425 MHz

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	1100 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	159 x 180 x 57 mm