Cobra Marine MR F75 EU Owner's Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine™VHF radio. Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service.

How Your CobraMarine

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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.

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Your equipment will be black. White images are shown in this manual for illustration purposes only.

This equipment is intended for use in:

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Microphone/Speaker and Product Features

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Dual Power

Selectable to 1 or 25 watts output power for near or distant calling.

International/Canada/U.S.A. Channels

Allows operation on any of the three different channel maps established for these areas.

Instant Channel 16

Instant access to the priority Channel 16.

Digital Selective Calling (Class D DSC)

Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station-to-station calls.

Memory Scan

Lets you scan through all selected memory channels to find conversations in progress.

Tri-Watch

Lets you monitor three channels at once — Channel 16 and two user selectable channels.

Noise Canceling Microphone/Speaker

Blocks background noise to let your voice be heard at the receiving station.

Controls on the Microphone/Speaker

Handy control buttons on the microphone/ speaker let you operate single-handed at a distance from the radio.

Illuminated Buttons

Helps you quickly find the buttons you need in low light conditions.

Complete Mounting Kits Included

Radio can be mounted on, under or in almost any flat surface using one of the included brackets.

Waterproof

Submersible to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes — meets JIS7 Standards.

Product Features

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Microphone/Speaker with Auxiliary Controls

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Up Button

Microphone/ Speaker

Volume Up Button

Down

Button

Talk

Button

Volume

Down

Button

Instant Channel 16 Button

Up/Down Buttons

Can be used instead of those on the transceiver.

Instant Channel 16 Button

Can be used instead of the one on the transceiver.

Volume Up/Down Button

Can be used instead of the On-Off Power/Volume knob on the transceiver.

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Transceiver Controls, Indicators and Connections

Introduction

On-Off Power/ Volume Knob

Up Button

Backlit LCD Screen

Memory Scan/ Memory Clear Button

Down

Button

Active

Channel

Number

Radio Status and

Data Display

UIC

Button

Instant Channel 16 Button

Squelch Knob

Microphone/ Speaker Cord Connection Socket

Position Coordinates — Latitude and Longitude

High/Low Power Button

Call/Set Button

DSC Distress Button (Behind Red Cover)

Tri-Watch

Button

Simplex Operation Icon

Power Connection

External Speaker

and PA Jack

Antenna

Socket

Global Positioning System (GPS) Jack

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Transceiver Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Microphone/Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Recommendations for Marine Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

VHF Marine Radio Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Voice Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Digital Selective Calling (Class D DSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Radiotelephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Marine Distress Procedure – DSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VHF Marine Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

World City Time Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installation and Start-Up

Included in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Mounting and Powering the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Antenna Requirements and Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

External Devices and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Set-Up Routines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Voice Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Advanced Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

DSC Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

DSC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Flush Mount Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

CE Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Important Safety Information

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Important Safety Information

NEVER connect the transceiver to AC power. It can be a fire hazard, may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver.

NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury.

DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without super

vision.

Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.

CAUTIONS AVOID

using or storing the radio at temperatures below -20°C or above 50°C.

NEVER connect the transceiver to DC power greater than 16 volts or to any DC source with reversed polarity. Doing so will damage the transceiver.

DO NOT cut the power cables attached to the transceiver. Improper reconnection with reversed polarity will damage the transceiver.

POSITION your radio, external speakers and cables at least 1 metre away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. CHECK your compass before and after installation to be sure that it has not introduced any deviation.

DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician.

DO NOT drop the transceiver or microphone/speaker. Doing so may crack the case or damage a waterproof seal. Once these items have been dropped, the original waterproofing cannot be guaranteed.

DO NOT use chemicals or solvents such as mineral spirits and alcohol to clean your radio. They may damage the case surfaces.

Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government rules and make it illegal to use.

Important Safety Information

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Before installing and using your CobraMarine™VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings.

Warning and Caution Statements

To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it. Special attention must be paid to the

WARNING

and CAUTION statements in this manual.

WARNING

Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment.

General Precautions

The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RF exposure limits.

WARNINGS

Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting. SEE page 28 in the antenna requirements section for further information.

DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached. Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio.

DO NOT transmit more than 10% of the time the radio is in use — 50% duty cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen.

ALWAYS use only Cobra Electronics Corporation™authorized accessories. DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites,

or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.

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Recommendations for Marine Communication

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Licensing Information

Recommendations for Marine Communication

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The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages. If the 25 watt maximum output of your radio isn’t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider installing more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel.

The coastguard does not endorse mobile phones as substitutes for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on a mobile phone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally

, mobile phones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate. If you don’t know where you are, the coastguard will have difficulty finding you if you’re using a mobile phone.

However, mobile phones can have a place on board where mobile coverage is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses.

Licensing Information

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This CobraMarine™radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. It requires 13.8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 or 25 watts.

The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to International, Canadian, or U.S.A. regulations. It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 by pressing one key.

Station License

The UK requires a ships radio license and a marine radio operators certificate before transmitting equipment can be used aboard a vessel. Other European countries have specific requirements of their own.

For detailed information and applications, contact the Royal Mail Licensing Centre in the UK. In other countries contact the local equivalent of the UK Royal Mail or the national telecommunications authority.

Canadian or U.S.A. Station License

If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of Canada or the U.S.A., you should contact Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch or the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for licensing and operating information.

Radio Call Sign

A radio call sign is included as part of the ships radio license in the UK. Other countries may have different practices; contact your local regulatory authority for information.

User Responsibility and Operating Locations

All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land, including when your boat is on its trailer.

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

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VHF Marine Radio Procedures

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Radio Procedures

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Maintain Your Watch

Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned on and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages.

Power

Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few kilometres. If there is no answer, switch to a higher power. This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users.

Calling Coast Stations

Call a coast station on its assigned channel. You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel.

Calling Other Vessels

Call other vessels on Channel 16. You may also call on ship-to-ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship-to-ship channel.

Limits on Calling

You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time. If you do not get a reply, wait at least 2 minutes before calling again. After three calling periods, wait at least 15 minutes before calling again.

Change Channels

After contacting another station on a calling channel, change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send.

Station Identification

Identify your station by your call sign, ship name or other official number at both the beginning and end of each message.

Prohibited Communications

You MUST NOT transmit:

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False distress or emergency messages.

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Messages containing obscene, indecent, or profane words or meaning.

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General calls, signals or messages (messages not addressed to a particular station) on Channel 16, except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio.

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When you are on land.

Voice Calling

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To call another vessel or a shore installation such as a lock or bridge tender:

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Make sure your radio is on.

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Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used.

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When the channel is quiet, press the Talk button and call the ship you wish to contact. (Hold the microphone/speaker at least 5 cm from your face and speak directly into it in a normal tone of voice — clearly and distinctly.) Say “[name of station being called] THIS IS [your vessel’s name or call sign].”

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Once contact is made on the calling channel, you must switch to a proper working channel. See the channel listing on pages 14 – 15.

The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond: Corsair:

“Vagabond, this is Corsair.”

Vagabond: “Corsair, this is Vagabond. Reply 72 (or any proper working channel).” Corsair: “72” or “Roger”

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After communications are completed, each vessel must sign off with its call sign or vessel name and switch to Channel 16.

NOTE

For best sound quality at the station you’re calling, hold the microphone/ speaker at least 5 cm from your mouth and slightly off to one side. Speak in a normal tone of voice.

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

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Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

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Digital selective calling is a semi-automated system for establishing a radio call. It has been designed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for VHF, MF and HF calls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS.) This radio follows Class D DSC with a dedicated Channel 70 receiver.

DSC will eventually replace aural (listening) watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. Until DSC is fully implemented, it is still necessary to maintain a listening watch on Channel 16.

The DSC system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position coordinates (requires a GPS receiver to be connected to the radio) to the coastguard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC also allows mariners to initiate and receive distress, urgent, safety, routine, position request, position send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios.

WARNING

This equipment is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF station with a distress and safety watch system. The range of the signal may vary, but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles.

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

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An MMSI is a nine digit number used on a marine radio capable of using digital selective calling (DSC.) It is used to selectively call other vessels or shore stations and is similar to a telephone number.

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radio to operate in the DSC mode, you or your dealer

must enter your maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number. See page 46 for instructions on how to enter it.

To Obtain an MMSI Number

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, MMSI numbers are available from the Royal Mail Radio Licensing Centre either when a radio license is applied for or any time afterward.

International

Users in other countries can obtain an MMSI from their country’s equivalent to the UK Royal Mail, or their national telecommunications authority or ship registry. This may involve amending or obtaining a ship station license.

North America

In the U.S.A., the three sources for MMSI numbers are:

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Boat U.S.: 1-800-563-1536 – www.boatus.com/mmsi

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Maritel: 1-888-Maritel (1-888-627-4835)

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Sea Tow International: 1-631-765-3660 – www.seatow.com

In Canada, contact the nearest Industry Canada office. Addresses and telephone numbers are available from Radiocommunication Information Circular 66 (RIC-66.)

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Radiotelephone Calls

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Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations. Calls can be made — for a fee — between your VHF radio and telephones on land, sea and in the air. See pages 14 – 23 for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels.

If you plan to use these services, consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through. Those services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow.

CAUTION

You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call. Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular telephone. Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using.

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure

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The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving, and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control.

The coastguard monitors Channel 16, responds to all

distress calls, and coordinates all search and rescue efforts. Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity, coastguard or coastguard auxiliary craft may be dispatched.

In any event, do communicate with the coastguard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency. Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help. If you are merely out of fuel, do not send an emergency message. Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or give you a tow.

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Marine Emergency Signals

The three spoken international emergency signals are:

The distress signal

MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened

by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.

The urgency signal

PAN PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person

is in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn-pahn.)

The safety signal

SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or

important weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-it-tay.)

When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate signal is to be spoken three times prior to the message.

If You Hear a Distress Call

You must give any message beginning with one of these signals priority over any other messages.

ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16

for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency.

If you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by your radio. If it is not answered,

YOU should answer. If the distressed vessel is not nearby,

wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge. Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you may be in a position to relay the message.

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Marine Distress Procedure – DSC

Marine Distress Procedure

Speak slowly — clearly — calmly.

1. Make sure your radio is on.

2. Select VHF Channel 16.

3. Press Talk button and say:

“MAYDAY — MAYDAY — MAYDAY” (or “PAN PAN — PAN PAN — PAN PAN” or “SECURITE — SECURITE — SECURITE”).

4. Say:

“THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign].”

5. Say:

“MAYDAY (or “PAN PAN” or “SECURITE”) [your vessel name or call sign].

6. Tell where you are:

(Your position or what navigational aids or landmarks are near.)

7. State the nature of your distress.

8. State the kind of assistance needed.

9. Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured.

10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel.

11. Briefly describe your vessel (length, type, color, hull.)

12. Say:

“I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”

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End message by saying:

“THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign] OVER.”

14. Release Talk button and listen. Someone should answer.

If not, repeat the call, beginning at item 3 above.

For medical problems such as crew hit by sailboat boom or heart trouble, make a PAN PAN call as above with the word medico added.

“PAN PAN MEDICO — PAN PAN MEDICO — PAN PAN MEDICO” The coastguard will try to link you to a doctor who can give

expert advice and evaluate the need for evacuation.

Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the coastguard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to home in on.

“Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” “Mayday Corsair” “Point Lynas bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 kilometres” “Struck submerged object and flooding — need pump and tow” “Four adults, three children aboard — no one injured” “Estimate we will remain afloat one-half hour” “Corsair is an 8 metre sloop with blue hull and tan deck house” “I will be listening on Channel 16” “This is Corsair” “Over”

It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent.

Marine Distress Procedure – DSC

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Once your radio is connected to a GPS device and is properly set-up with your MMSI, simply lifting the red door, pressing the button and following the screen instructions will automatically send a complete distress call on Channel 70. See the DSC operation section on pages 51 – 64 for further information and page 51 instruction on sending a specified DSC distress call.

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VHF Marine Channel Assignments

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VHF Marine Channel Assignments

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Three sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use internationally, in Canada and in the U.S.A. Most of the channels are the same for all three maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following pages.) Your radio has all three maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose. When shipped from the factory, your radio will be set to the International Channel Map. (See page 38 for instructions on how to change the Channel Map.)

In many countries or areas, several additional recreational channels are available. To use any of these, they must be programmed into your radio by your local dealer or distributor.

The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the International Channel Map.

Distress, Safety and Calling

Channel 16

Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety.)

Intership Safety

Channel 6

Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to coastguard ships and aircraft.

On-Board Communication

Channel 15

Used for communication between parts of large ships.

Non-Commercial

Channels 68, 72

Working channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs of the vessel, such as fishing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.

Commercial

Channels 8, 9, 10, 11, 17, 67, 88, 88A

Working channels for working ships only. Messages must be about business or needs of the ship. Use Channels 8, 67, 88 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages.

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 78, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88

For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations.

Port Operations

Channels 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 71, 73, 74, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83

Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. Messages must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships.

Navigational

Channels 13, 67

Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation, including passing or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.

Digital Selective Calling

Channel 70

This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel.

NOTE

The U.S.A. and Canada impose restrictions on the use of many channels within their territorial waters. These are noted in the channel assignment chart. If operating your vessel in U.S.A. or Canadian waters, consult the national communication authority or a knowledgeable local radio operator for further guidance.

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VHF Marine Channel Assignments

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Channel Use

01 Public Correspondence (marine operator)

01A Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas

02 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 03 Public Correspondence (marine operator)

03A Government Only

04 Public Correspondence (marine operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

04A West Coast (coastguard only); East Coast (commercial fishing)

05 Public Correspondence (marine operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

05A Port Operations, VTS in selected areas

06 Intership Safety 07 Public Correspondence (marine operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

07A Commercial

08 Commer

cial (intership only) 09 Boater Calling Channel, Non-Commercial (recreational) 10 Commercial 11 Commercial, VTS in selected areas 12 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas 13 Intership Navigation Safety (bridge-to-bridge.) In U.S. waters,

large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel. 14 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas 15 Environmental (receive only.) Used by class C EPIRB’s. 15 International (on-board communication); Canada (EPIRB buoys only)

16 International Distress, Safety and Calling

17 State Controlled (U.S.A. only)

Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive Limits

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156.050 160.650

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156.050 156.050

02 •• 156.100 160.700 03 •• 156.150 160.750

03A • 156.150 156.150

04 • 156.200 160.800

04A • 156.200 156.200

05 • 156.250 160.850

05A ••156.250 156.250

06 •••156.300 156.300 07 • 156.350 160.950

07A ••156.350 156.350

08 • • • 156.400 156.400 09 •••156.450 156.450 10 •••156.500 156.500 11 • ••156.550 156.550 12 •••156.600 156.600

•••

156.650 156.650 1 Watt CAN and USA

14 •••156.700 156.700 15 • Rx Only 156.750 15 •• 156.750 156.750 1 Watt INT and CAN 16 • • • 156.800 156.800 17 •••156.850 156.850 1 Watt CAN

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VHF Marine Channel Assignments

English

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

Channel Use

18 Port Operations, Ship Movement

18A Commercial

19 Port Operations, Ship Movement

19A Commercial

20 International (port operations, ship movement); Canada (coastguard only)

20A Port Operations

21 Port Operations, Ship Movement

21A U.S. (government only); Canada (coastguard only)

22 Port Operations, Ship Movement

22A U.S. and Canadian coastguard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information

Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 23 Public Correspondence (marine operator)

23A Government Only

24 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 25 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 26 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 27 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 28 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 60 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 61 Public Correspondence (marine operator), Port Operation, Ship Movement

61A U.S. (government only); Canada (coastguard only);

West Coast (coastguard only); East Coast (commercial fishing)

62 Public Correspondence (marine operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

62A West Coast (coastguard only); East Coast (commercial fishing)

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive Limits

•

156.900 161.500

18A

••

156.900 156.900

•

156.950 161.550

19A

••

156.950 156.950

• ••

157.000 161.600 1 Watt CAN

20A

•

157.000 157.000

••

157.050 161.650

21A

••

157.050 157.050

•

157.100 161.700

22A

••

157.100 157.100

••

157.150 161.750

23A

•

157.150 157.150

• • •

157.200 161.800

•••

157.250 161.850

•••

157.300 161.900

•••

157.350 161.950

•••

157.400 162.000

• •

156.025 160.625

•

156.075 160.675

61A

• •

156.075 156.075

•

156.125 160.725

62A

•

156.125 156.125

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