Cobra MRF80B Owner's Manual

A1EnglishOur Thanks to you andCustomer AssistanceIntroductionVHF MARINE RADIOMR F80BPrinted in China Part No. 480-345POwner’s ManualNothing Comes Clo

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Voice Calling7Limits on CallingYou must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time. If you do not get

8EnglishDigital Selective Calling (DSC)The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond:Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair (station license number call

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)9VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsMaritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) •An MMSI is a

10EnglishRadiotelephone CallsRadiotelephone Calls•Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by

MAYDAYPANSECURITENothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure11Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure•The ability to su

12EnglishEmergency Messages and Distress ProcedureIf You Hear a Distress CallYou must give any message beginning with one (1) of these signals priorit

For ExampleNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure13“Mayday — Mayday — Mayday”“This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [

14EnglishVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsVHF Marine Channel Assignments•Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Channel Assignments15Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85

16EnglishVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsChannel Channel Map Frequency PowerNumber USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits01•

A3EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionA2EnglishTransceiver Controls,Indicators and ConnectionsIntroductionSquelchKnobPower VolumeKnobLocalModeButtonBac

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Channel Assignments17VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsChannel Use01 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)01A Port

18EnglishVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsChannel Channel Map Frequency PowerNumber USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits18•

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Channel Assignments19Channel Use18 Port Operations, Ship Movement18A Commercial19 Port Operations, Ship Move

20EnglishVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsChannel Channel Map Frequency PowerNumber USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits63•

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Channel Assignments21Channel Use63 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement63

Channel Channel Map Frequency PowerNumber USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits78•156.925 161.52578A••156.925 156.92579•156.975 161.57579A••156.975

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Channel Assignments23Channel Use78 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)78A Non-Commercial (Recreational)7

NOAA Weather Channels and Alert•Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio. NOAA providescontinuous, around-the-clock broadc

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®World City Time Zones25World City Time Zones•In order to set correct local time as compared to different World City Tim

26EnglishIncluded in this PackageIncluded in this Package•You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio:NO

WaterproofSubmersible to 3.28 ft (1 m) of waterfor 30 minutes — meets JIS7 Standards.Local ModeA dedicated button that allows user tolower unnecessary

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Mounting and Powering the Radio27Installation and Start-UpMounting and Powering the Radio•Before using your CobraMarine

Microphone Bracket Mounting KitTo Install The Microphone Bracket Mounting Kit:Install the microphone bracket mounting kit on avertical surface near th

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Mounting and Powering the Radio29Warning StickerFCC regulations require that the Warning Stickersupplied with this radi

30EnglishMounting and Powering the RadioInstallation and Start-UpNOTEAll wiring is best kept as short as possible. If the power leads must beextended,

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Antenna Requirements and Attachment31Installation and Start-UpAntenna Requirements and Attachment•Antenna RequirementsY

32EnglishAntenna Requirements and AttachmentWARNINGDo not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unlessthat person or persons ar

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®External Devices and Connections 33External Devices and Connections•Your CobraMarine VHF radio is set up to connect aux

34EnglishExternal Devices and ConnectionsPublic Address Speaker (Not Included)At times, it may be handy to address other boats or giveinstructions to

Nothing comes close to a Cobra®External Devices and ConnectionsNOTESatellite acquisition time is dependent on the GPS device.CobraMarine Chartplotter

36EnglishGetting StartedGetting Started•Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Table Of Contents1IntroductionOur Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Getting Started37DSC Position Request AlarmMedium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of closelyspaced, four (4) beeps

38EnglishSquelch Squelch control is controlled by turning the inner (back)rotary concentric knob located directly behind the On/Off – Volume knob. Wit

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®39Local Mode ButtonThe radio features a Local Mode button that decreases radiosensitivity when operating inside populat

40EnglishGetting StartedIntroductionStandby and ReceiveStandby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it isturned On.From Standby Mode, You Can

IntroductionNothing comes close to a Cobra®Setup Mode Programming41Setup Mode Programming•Setup MenuUse the Setup menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio to

42EnglishSetup Mode ProgrammingLCD Display Lamp AdjustThe LCD display has a backlight lamp to make it visible inthe dark. The lamp can be adjusted for

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Setup Mode Programming43Key ToneThe confirmation key tone sounds when the CobraMarineVHF radio is turned On and confirm

44EnglishSetup Mode ProgrammingNOTEWhen the time offset is at zero (0), the LCD shows the time as UTC. When a time zone hour offset is entered, the LC

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Special Features45Special Features•Rewind-Say-Again™ FeatureThe MR F80 radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature,Rew

46EnglishSpecial FeaturesMake Your Own RecordingThe recording feature may also be used to store otherimportant information like fuel consumption, wate

2EnglishImportant Safety InformationIntroductionImportant Safety Information•Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features47Voice TransmissionOperating Your RadioVoice Transmission•Use the Transmit (TX) mode to co

48EnglishVoice TransmissionTransmit Power OutputThe radio transmits selectively at 1 or 25 watts of power.Cobra suggests maintaining the low power set

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features49Voice TransmissionNOTEIf the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes,the radio auto

50EnglishNOAA All Hazards/WeatherRadio and Alert, w/SAMENOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert, w/SAME•NOAA broadcasts weather information as descri

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®NOAA All Hazards/WeatherRadio and Alert, w/SAME51NOTEThe symbol will appear on the top of the display when

52EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionNOAA All Hazards/WeatherRadio and Alert, w/SAME3. Turn the Channel knob to select alert ON.4. Depress the Enter b

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features53Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation•There are several features in the CobraMarine MR F80

54EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionAdvanced OperationTri-WatchUse Tri-Watch one-button access to scan the three (3)channels of most importance. Chan

Operating Your RadioNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Advanced Operation55Memory ChannelsProgram or select an unlimited number of channels for theMemory

56EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionAdvanced OperationScanning of Memory ChannelsDuring Memory Scan mode, the radio rapidly switches fromone recorded

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Important Safety Information3The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RFexposur

Operation from the MicrophoneUse the microphone to select operation modes and accomplish approximately 90%of all radio functions. Microphone features

58EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)SetupDigital Select Calling (DSC) Setup•Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses digital

1. Enter the Setup menu and scroll to USERMMSI menu.2. Press the Enter button. A blinking cursor displays at thefirst digit under USERMMSI ID ENTRY.3.

DSC ScanningTurn DSC Scanning Off to stop the radio from scanningChannel 70. DSC message transmissions continue but noDSC alarms sound. No DSC message

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features61Digital Select Calling (DSC)SetupTo Enter a Group MMSI Number:1. Enter the Setup menu and

62EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)SetupIndividual DirectoryDSC can be used to call another vessel or station directly.

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features63Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation•The Send menu displays when the Distress button is

64EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationThere are three (3) choices: Send a distress call automatically, with your

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features65Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationThe Distress alarm sounds to confirm that the messag

66EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)Operationreceiving a DSC Distress call and the alarm will soundfor approximately two

4EnglishRecommendations for Marine CommunicationNOTICEAVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) orabove 140°F (60°C).NEVER c

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features67Digital Select Calling (DSC)Operation5. Depending on the type of message selected, the ra

68EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationSending a Geographical CallThis radio does not send Geographical calls. Only

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features69Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationSending an Individual CallUse the DSC Individual cal

70EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationReceiving an Individual CallWhen another station makes an Individual call to

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features71Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationReceiving a Group CallWhen another station makes a G

72EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationIf You Receive a Position:The requested position with the station name and M

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features73Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationReceiving a Position RequestWhen you went through th

74EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionDigital Select Calling (DSC)OperationOperating Your RadioSending a Position SendPosition Send uses your connected

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features75Digital Select Calling (DSC)OperationCall Log and Distress LogCall Waiting functions simi

76EnglishMaintenance andTroubleshootingOperating Your RadioNo display on LCD whenradio is turned OnImproper powerconnectionEnsure power connectionsare

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®FCC Licensing Information5FCC Licensing Information•CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communication C

Operating Your RadioNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Specifications77Specifications•GeneralNumber of Channels All U.S.A., Canadian, and International NO

78EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionWarranty and TrademarkOperating Your RadioLimited 3-Year Warranty •For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.Cobra Elec

IntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product Features79Operating Your RadioProduct ServiceProduct Service•If you have any questions about operat

80EnglishFlush Mount Template / Plantilla para montaje empotradoCustomer ServiceUse the supplied template to mark and cut an opening in the flat surfa

6EnglishVHF Marine RadioProceduresUser Responsibility and Operating LocationsAll users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign governmentre