Cobra Electronics Mrf 80b - Manual (Page 32)

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®
Mounting and
Powering the Radio
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Warning Sticker
FCC regulations require that the Warning Sticker
supplied with this radio be applied to a spot where
it is easily seen by the radio operator. Be sure the
location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
Electrical Power Connection
Electrical power is supplied to the
transceiver by two (2) bullet-type
connectors coming from a 13.8-volt DC
voltage source (12-volt nominal). The
positive lead must be attached to a fused
connector.
To Connect to a Power Source:
1. Attach the black (-) wire to a
negative (-) ground.
2. Attach the fused red power (+) wire
to the positive (+) side of the power
system.
NOTE
This radio will draw up to 8 amps when transmitting at full power.
NOTE
Cobra Accessory Harness CM 140-001 is an optional wire harness that is
used to interface the MR F80 radio with the Cobra MC 600C Series
chartplotters.
NOTICES
A reverse polarity connection will damage the radio.
When replacing the fuse in your transceiver, use only the size and type
originally provided.
Installation and Start-Up
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
marine channel 70 distress and safety watch
system. The range of the signal may vary out
under normal conditions should be approximately
20 nautical miles.
Warning Sticker
Power Connection Cable
Red Cable
Positive (+)
Black Cable
Negative (-)
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