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Amazon.com Product Description
Stay safe while navigating the coastal waters with the Cobra MR F55 dual-power marine VHF transceiver. The radio, which boasts a selectable output power of either 1 or 25 watts (for short or long communication), lets you talk with other radios within at least a five-mile radius, and sometimes as far away as 25 miles, depending on conditions. It's an essential tool for communicating with marinas, the Coast Guard, other boaters, and commercial towing companies, all of whom can offer life-saving assistance during a crisis. And because VHF radios work on a party line, any boat that's within range can listen in and provide help, or they can relay the signal to a professional that's outside your range. The MR F55 operates on any of the three channel maps established in U.S., Canadian, and international waters, while also picking up 10 weather channels from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The latter feature ensures instant access to national All Hazards and weather warnings 24 hours a day, so you'll always know when a storm is approaching. And because it's nearly impossible to monitor the NOAA channels at all times, Cobra integrated an audible weather alert tone and visual alarm into the radio. Other safety-enhancing features include instant access to emergency channels 16 and 9 and a function known as Digital Selective Calling (DSC), which allows you to send a distress signal at the touch of a button or exchange position information with other boats or stations. Furthering the MR F55's safety reputation is its GPS compatibility. When connected to a Cobra or most other GPS receivers, the MR F55 can send your GPS position to other boats in an emergency, or it can exchange position information with other boats or stations. This life-saving feature saves a ton of time in a crisis, as it helps rescuers locate your craft quickly and efficiently. The device is a breeze to use, with a large, illuminated LCD display, backlit function keys, and a noise-canceling microphone with its own control buttons for crisp, concise communication. Boaters can also connect an outside speaker to the unit thanks to the external speaker jack. All this in a sleek, black, water-resistant chassis (it's submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes). In addition, the MR F55 comes with both flush mount and surface mount kits, so you can install the radio in or on almost any flat surface using the supplied hardware. The transceiver measures 6.25 by 2.25 by 7.125 inches (W x H x D) and carries a three-year warranty on parts and labor. What's in the Box
MR F55 transceiver with microphone, flush mount kit, surface mount kit, GPS interface cable, user's manual.
Product Description
MR F55B Black MR F55 US, Canadian and International Channels, 1 or 25 watts, 10 NOAA weather channels, weather alert, dual watch, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), GPS Capability 1 or 25 Watts Dual output power for short and long communication U.S.A., Canada and International Channels Allows operation on any of the three different channel maps established for these areas 10 NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to national all hazards and weather information, 24 hours a day Weather Alert Alerts with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby Instant Channel 16/9 Instant access to channel 16 and channel 9 for emergency situations DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Meets internationally recognized requirements for RTCM- SC-101 Digital Selective Calling that allows you to send a distress signal at the touch of a button or exchange position information with other boats or stations. GPS Capability When connected to a Cobra or most other GPS receivers, you can send your position to other boats in an emergency, or exchange position information with other boats or stations. Scan Scan all channels to find conversations in progress Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming signal 3 Year Warranty (on radio) For products sold in the U.S.A. Illuminated Function Keys Allows high visibility of function keys Illuminated LCD Display: Large Allows high visibility of display Noise Canceling Microphone with Controls Blocks
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