Product Review
The Cobra MR F57 is a powerful VHF radio with its large LCD display, selectable 1 or 25 Watt output is perfect for short range or long range communication. Included is Cobra’s exclusive Rewind-Say-Again digital voice recorder, Plug N Play External GPS receiver capable (using the optional Cobra C. P. S. CM 300-005), 4 soft keys positioned at the bottom of the LCD to allow the user to easily activate and navigate through menus. NOAA Weather Radio, Weather Alert, providing 24 hour access to audio broadcasts and Emergency Alerts to keep boaters safe and informed, IPX8/JIS8 Submersible, Instant channel 16/9, Scan, PA (Public Address) speaker output, External speaker output, Illuminated LCD, Signal strength meter (for radio receiver and external GPS receiver), etc. Compliant with the latest FCC specifications for Class-D VHF radios. The Cobra MR F57 is a powerful VHF radio with its large LCD display, selectable 1 or 25 Watt output is perfect for short range or long range communication.
- Maximum Coverage – This VHF marine radio allows operation of channels in the US, Canada, and internationally at 1 or 25 watts with dual output power for optimal short and long range communication.
- Emergency Ready – GPS capabilities and DSC allow you to send distress signals with the touch of a button and exchange position information with other boats or stations, in addition to instant channel 16 and 9 access for immediate communications.
- Replay Missed Calls – The rewind-say-again feature automatically records the last 20 seconds of incoming transmissions, optimal in noising conditions to make sure you never miss important information from you boat.
- Easy Communication – Communicate with boaters around you with the Public Access external speaker function and communicate through the noise canceling microphone which blocks background noise.
- LCD Display – The Signal Strength Meter shows incoming signals on the large illuminated LCD display. Navigate the various features of this emergency radio easily with the illuminated function keys, and use TriWatch to scan three channels at once.
