Cobra MR F57W User Manual

Introduction
Table Of Contents
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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1
Introduction
Our Thanks To You ................................................... A1
Customer Assistance .................................................. A1
Transceiver Controls, Indicators And Connections ........................... A2
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
Accessories Order Info ................................................ 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
NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert ................................ 33
GPS Menu ..........................................................33
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Set-Up ....................................... 38
Advanced Operation ................................................... 44
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation ..................................... 50
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................ 64
Specifications ........................................................ 65
Appendix
VHF Marine Channel Assignments ........................................ 66
NOAA Weather Channels And Alert ....................................... 81
World City Time Zones ................................................ 82
Warranty
Limited 3-Year Warranty ............................................... 83
Customer Service
Product Service ...................................................... 84
Flush Mount Template ................................................. 85

Cobra MR F57W Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	MR F57W
Category	Radio
Language	English