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FCCLicensingInformation

FCC LICENSING INFORMATION

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CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission)

requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.

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 one (1) or 25 watts.

The transceiver is capable of Class-D (Digital Selective Calling) operation in

accordance with CFR Part 47, Section 80,225.

The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for

use according to U.S.A., International, or Canadian regulations. It features instant

access to emergency Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 as well as NOAA (National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) All Hazards Radio with Alert that can be

accessed by pressing one (1) key.

StationLicense

An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.A.

waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position

Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required to carry radio equipment.

However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage,

carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone, or carrying a marine satellite

terminal must obtain a station license.

FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded

through the Internet at www.fcc.gov/forms. Forms can also be obtained by calling

the FCC at 888-225-5322.

InternationalStationLicense

If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the

U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that country’s communications regulatory

authority for licensing information.

RadioCallSign

Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The United

States Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration number and state of registry

(e.g., IL 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel.

CanadianShipStationLicense

You need a Radio Operator’s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters.

Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power

Squadron. Visit their website (http://www.cps-ecp.ca/english/newradiocard.html),

contact the nearest field office or write: Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory

Branch, Attn: DOSP, 300 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0C8.

VHFMarineRadioProtocols

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RecommendationsFor

MarineCommunication

CAUTIONS

AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or

above 140°F (60°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 three (3) feet (0.9 m)

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. 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 FCC (Federal

Communications Commission) rules and make it illegal to use.

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 U.S. Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for

marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and,

if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone, only the party you call will

be able to hear you. Additionally, cellular telephones may have limited coverage

over water and can be hard to locate. If you don’t know where you are, the

Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you’re using a cellular telephone.

However, cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage

is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies

uncluttered and available for their intended uses.

Introduction

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