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Cobra Electronics MRHH475FLTBTEU User's Manual

1. Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio HE or EE Eo E 9 Floating Feature D Troubleshooting BURP Feature L auge Floating Radio BURP Feature Cobra s BURP feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill This is especially useful if the radio is dropped overboard or during extreme foul weather conditions In these conditions water can become trapped in the speaker grill and muffle the audio To Activate BURP 1 Press and release the 16 and SCAN keys at the same time 2 The BURP tone s at maximum level will sound from the internal speaker for eight seconds 3 During this time the LCD will display the following burp as shown to the left Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition n Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen n f the radio is exposed to salt water wipe with a soft moist cloth at least once a day to prevent buildup of salt deposits which could interfere with button operation n If the radio will be stored for a long period such as over the winter remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package This is especially important if you are using alkaline batteries Troubleshooting 4 Hold t
2. Our Thanks to You and c e Customer Assistance Cobra Our Thanks to You INL Zi 5 7 NE Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Owner s Manual Properly used this Cobra product will give you MEE many years of reliable service NEC a D wi js How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works MICROBLUE VS HORIS This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat It gives you Q Bluetoothi two way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily ES Y oiii 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 o4 Customer Assistance The Cobra Electronics Corporation N Customer Assistance line of quality products includes 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 CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems HighGear Accessories N CobraMarine VHF Radios This equipment is intended for use in Power Inverters 7 Countries of use Accessories For Warranty Product Service and Accessory Information Please contact your local dealer or distributor V
3. 15 156 750 156 750 1 watt INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement CAN EPIRB Buoys Only 16 0 ki 156 800 156 800 Universal Distress Safety and Calling 17 156 850 156 850 1 watt USA amp CAN INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement USA State Controlled CAN Pilotage f2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 53 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 18 156 900 161 500 18A 156 900 156 900 19 156 950 161 550 19A 156 950 156 950 20 157 000 161 600 1 watt CAN 20A 157 000 157 000 21 157 050 161 650 21A 157 050 157 050 21B RXonly 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 22A 157 100 157 100 23 157 150 161 750 23A 157 150 157 150 24 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 25B RXonly 161 850 26 157 300 161 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 28B RXonly 162 000 60 156 025 160 625 61 156 075 160 675 61A 156 075 156 075 62 156 125 160 725 62A 156 125 156 125 5 English Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Use Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence Commercial Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspond
4. Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message Make sure you transmit on high power If you are merely out of gas do not send an emergency message Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow faal English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 45 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 Make sure your radio is On 2 Select Channel 16 3 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE 4 Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign repeated three 3 times 5 Say MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign 6 Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby 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 WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 13 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 step 3 above Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the coastguard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signa
5. E Included in this Package Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Included in this Package Wrist Strap and Belt Clip a You should find all of the following items in the package with Wrist Strap Wrist Strap The radio comes with the wrist strap already attached It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it Belt Clip Use the spring loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person 1 Press open the belt clip slide it over the belt and release the clip 2 Insert the round guide on the back of the radio into the guide channel on the back of the belt clip The radio must be upside down as shown to remove it from the belt clip 3 Once the knob is inserted all the way into the belt clip channel the radio swings free but remains secure your CobraMarine VHF radio Wrist Strap Drop In Battery Charger For connection to 12 volt and AC power sources Operating Instruction Manual Spring Loaded Belt Clip fe English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E Batteries and Charger e Batteries and Charger Batteries and Charger LiON Battery Pack Install Battery Pack p fs English The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium ion LiON battery pack P N CM 110 021 that is rechargeable WARNING The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack provided Do not charge any other type of batteries in the charger as fire
6. improve audio quality on both ends of the conversation To Answer and End an Incoming Call 1 The speaker on the HH475 will ring The display will change and show the word AnSEr as shown 2 Press and release the Bluetooth button on the MR HH475BT front panel After the call is answered the LCD will switch to Connct as illustrated 3 Begin conversation with the caller by a pressing the PTT Push to Talk key and speaking into the small microphone above the LCD This is very similar to a standard radio operation and it completely eliminates all background noise when you are not speaking NOTE To enable hands free conversation or VOX mode pressing in the PTT key not required use the Channel Up and Channel Down keys anytime when in Bluetooth mode The VOX icon will turn on when VOX mode is enabled The Bluetooth VOX setting does NOT reset to Off after a power cycle unlike the normal VOX associated with VHF mode 4 To end a call press and release the Bluetooth button The HH475 will then return to previous Standby mode and resume normal operation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Mobile Phone Operation Mobile Phone Operation 2 With Bluetooth k2 With Bluetooth Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Initiating a Call Initiate a Phone Call Using Voice Dial There are several ways to initiate a call These include This feature allows you to use your voice to dial a contac
7. resume transmission k2 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Channel 16 Button Channel 16 Channel 16 Mode Channel 16 mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 from any operational mode To Switch to Channel 16 1 Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16 2 Press the Channel 16 button a second time and return to the last used Standby channel Tri Watch Mode Tri Watch mode gives you one 1 button access to scan a total of three 3 channels of most importance to you Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one 1 of the scanned locations Two 2 other channels of your choice can be stored in the radio These channels can be edited and or recalled during future engagements of Tri Watch mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for Tri Watch mode to function See page 18 for Squelch procedure Tri Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri Watch Channels 1 Press and hold the TRI WATCH button for two 2 seconds to activate Tri Watch Setup mode The TRI and MEM icons on the display will turn On NOTE The main channel number will flash to indicate channel position If there is no input activity for 15 seconds the radio will sound two 2 beeps and return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Channel Up Down Button SCAN f2s English Press Channel Up Down button to sel
8. 0 00 c cece cece 25 Standby Receive and Transmit 0 0 c cece cece 26 Advanced Operation 00 cece cece 27 Rewind Operation oce ertet dee aves os ker x wane ant ck 33 Mobile Phone Operation with Bluetooth 222224 35 Floating Feature 2 0 ee 40 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 220 020000 41 KO VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures 0000c cece eee eee 42 Voice GCallifid iussu cies ci ren as clleca ae aaded Avante ab USERER SE dane as alee a 43 Radiotelephone Calls 0 cece cece 44 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 44 2a Trademark Specifications and Accessories SPECICATION S nenet octets bra tendo eee ape eie al 48 Trademark Acknowledgement 000 c cece cece ee eee ee 49 Dr Ne T 49 ko Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 2 0000 cece eee ee 50 Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking 00008 60 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning and Notice 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 the radio Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statem
9. Asien j h land Oth olse g r p Backlit 2 iz ama S RR BB zc o a olde AC and DC Charger Included isl effect environmental San TES Tri Watch Icon gece TRIUIICIA X9X A tomatic TE Od Use to charge battery pack at home noise when speaking Battery LE SCAN ROG amma m k Identification System Icon in a car or in a boat Illuminated Buttons E Button Lock Icon 7 oo S Battery Power Icon i ieihili i nane Up J Y A Simplex Opefation Icon Locking Desktop Charger Allows high visibility of all function utton h e Biuetoothe Battery Scanicong i i 5 Roger Beep Icon Holds the radio or battery in place buttons arr REWLOWED m Microphone O P Key Tone Icon UIC Active Channel Map Icons while charging Vertical or horizontal Roger Beep Tone Selectable Pun o i Product Features mounting iranat indi Talk um um R Instant e Confirmation tone indicates the Button j lj nal oe Power Settings Channel Scan Memory Scan Call Tones Selectable completion of the user s transmission d gt gt Q cen Selectable power settings produce Use to scan through unlimited 10 selectable call tones and signals to others it is clear to talk Channel MEM ANTIC I oscan 1 3 or 6 watts of output power for channels or memory locations Speaker Mic Jack On or Off selectable ponn ee ER Vas BH Button near or distant calling to find conversations in progress Allows connecting optional Cobra BURP utton biia a pe TRIUIJCA xox Unit
10. V1 2 1 2004 06 EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 08 EN 62209 1 2006 EN 60950 1 2006 This product complies with Commission Regulation EC No 278 2009 of 6 April 2009 implementing Directive 2009 125 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for no load condition electric power consumption and average active efficiency of external power supplies Dublin Ireland JEAN LOUIS POOT February 2010 Managing Director CE Marking This radio is marked C 01 680 adjacent to the serial number That means that this radio 1 Complies with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC 2 May operate in some non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use The user should be sure to check that the model and programming of this radio complies with his or her national licensing requirements English
11. batteries with your radio Should the rechargeable battery pack become discharged and no electrical power source is available you can insert the included alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio NOTE Some radios with LiON batteries have AA or AAA battery packs which only allow low power transmit The AA battery tray included with the HH475 and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will allow for full power emergency transmissions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 Getting Started HH475 Radio Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio Throughout this manual you will be instructed to Press or to Press and hold various buttons except Push to Talk on the radio Press means a momentary press of approximately one 1 second Press and hold means to hold the button down for approximately two 2 seconds Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio a brief tone beep will sound to confirm the button press With all button presses the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the backlight will turn On The backlight will stay On for 10 seconds after the button is released At times you will hear two 2 other sounds Two 2 beeps will sound to confirm your setting changes and three 3 beeps will sound to notify you of an error Common Radio Functions The following procedure
12. button The display will show the MEM icon and the Memory Channel bank will be activated and displayed To Program Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds The memory location number will start flashing and the MEM icon will be turned On 2 Use the Channel Up Down button to advance to the memory location 00 99 you want to program 3 Press the MEM ESC button to select the memory location The memory channel number will stop flashing and the channel number will start flashing 4 Use the Channel Up Down button to change to the channel you want to store into the selected memory location 5 Press the MEM ESC button to program that channel The memory location number will flash again Repeat steps 2 through 5 to program as many additional memories as you want 6 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds This will return the radio to Memory mode 7 Press and release the MEM ESC button again to return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fzo English To Recall a Stored Memory Location 1 Press the MEM ESC button The MEM icon will be turned On 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select the memory location If a memory location has been programmed its associated channel will display on the LCD Your radio is now in Marine Standby mode on the selected memory location To Exit Memory Location Mode Press the MEM ESC button to return the r
13. expected There might be a compatibility issue Try with another brand or model mobile phone to confirm the problem Contact Cobra with the details Will not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive only Switch to another channel No sound from Volume level is too low or Re adjust volume speaker squelch level is too deep and squelch No response to Button lock is On Press Backlight button press Key Lock button No answer to calls Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Switch to three 3 or maxi mum watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station K Procedures K Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling a Maintain Your Watch To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender Whenever your boat is underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to n Make sure the radio is On Channel 16 Except When Daing used 10r messages n Make sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16 Make sure Channel Power 16 is not in use Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few kilometers If there is n When the channel is open quiet press the Talk button and call a vessel no answer switch to 3 watts and call again You have the ability to go to high Hold the radio or microphone several inches from your face and
14. explosion or battery damage will occur Avoiding extreme room temperatures will also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too quickly it is time to install a new battery pack Your radio will also operate with six 6 high quality AA alkaline batteries using the included alkaline battery tray Installing the Battery Pack 1 Position the battery pack to line up the two 2 external alignment tabs to the alignment slots in the radio 2 Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated against the radio housing 3 Pivot the locking tab up until it snaps into place on the back of the battery pack CET Sources Initial Charge The Cobra provided LiON battery pack may be charged at home in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V DC power cord with the charger 1 Insert one 1 of the power cords into the back of the drop in charger 2 Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V DC or 220V AC power source The wall charger should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible 3 Remove the spacer from the charger and insert the entire radio battery into the charger The metal charge contacts on the battery will contact the mating prongs in the charger to transfer the charging current 4 Observe that the red light on the front of the charger glows to indicate that the battery pack i
15. mm x 62 mm x 36 mm not including antenna Radio Weight 0 Ibs 8 oz 228 g without batteries Receiver Frequency Range 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 0 35 uV 12 dB Sinad 0 30 uV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 60 dB Intermodulation and Rejection 60 dB Spurious and Image Rejection 60 dB AF Output 250 mW Q 8 Ohms Transmitter Frequency Range Tx 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF Output Power 1 3 or 6 watts 5 watts maximum in Australia Spurious Emissions 60 dB High Power 55 dB Low Power Microphone Type Condenser Frequency Stability 10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Clasification Class 2 Version 2 0 Range 10 Meters English Accessories Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use of the radio Some are listed below Lapel Speaker Microphone Ve M Trademark Acknowledgement Lapel Speaker Microphone A speaker microphone that attaches to your lapel by ordering P N CM 330 001 This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio on your belt while still being able to communicate with other vessels A small Push to Talk PTT button on the lapel speaker microphone allows you to answer any incoming call Long Life Battery A long life replacement battery P N CM 110 010 1900 mAh LiON replacement battery Can be used with the charger
16. the channel assignment the Channel Map chart If operating your vessel in U S A or Canadian waters consult the The following is a brief outline for some of the channel assignments national communication authority or a knowledgeable local radio operator in the International Channel Map for further guidance 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 17 Used for communication between parts of large ships Navigational Channels 13 67 75 76 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 fso English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 51 VHF Marine VHF Marine D Channel Assignments 2 Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Channel Use Number USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 e e 156 050 160 650 INT Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Public Correspondence 01A 156 050 156 050 Port Operations Commercial VTS In selected areas 02 d e 156 100 160 700 INT P
17. 6 475 INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement USA Non Commercial Recreational 70 i 0 RX only 156 525 Digital Selective Calling Voice Communications Not Allowed 71 Q s 156 575 156 575 INT Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Non Commercial Recreational 72 156 625 156 625 Intership 73 s 0 i 156 675 156 675 INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement USA Port Operations 74 156 725 156 725 INT Port Operations Ship Movement USA Port Operations 75 156 775 156 775 1 watt Port Operations Ship Movement 76 e 156 825 156 825 1 watt Port Operations Ship Movement 77 0 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA amp CAN INT Intership USA amp CAN Intership Restricted To Communications With Pilots For Movement And Docking Of Ships 78 e 156 925 161 525 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 78A 156 925 156 925 Non Commercial Recreational 79 156 975 161 575 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 79A 156 975 156 975 Commercial Also Non Commercial In Great Lakes Only fse English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine VHF Marine D Channel Assignments 2 Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Channel Use Number USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 157 025 161 625 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 80A 157 025 157 025 Commercial Also N
18. AN button again The SCAN and MEM icons will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode 2 Advanced Operation 2 Rewind Operation Rewind Say Again Feature Rewind Say Again Use the Cobra exclusive Rewind Say Again feature to replay or record the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission Example 1 When engine noise music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly press the REW button to hear the message a second time Example 2 When listening to an urgent distress message of an excited caller with confusing background noise press the REW button to hear the message a second time and get life saving information Use this feature to record call details including position coordinates call signs registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate the distressed vessel NOTE Hold the Rewind button to turn the recording mode Off and save the currently recorded transmission Using Rewind Say Again 1 During audio transmission press REW button to listen to 20 seconds of the last recorded audio transmission The REW icon will flash during the playing back of the message and a 20 second countdown begins 2 Press the TALK REW or MEM ESC button during playback to stop the playback transmission The radio returns to Marine mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 9 Rewind Opera
19. HF MARINE RADIO See the enclosed leaflet that provides contact information for the CobraMarine international distributors Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English English For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Printed in China Part No 480 552 P Version D 2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Radio Controls Backlit LCD Screen a e and Indicators wc and Product Features ws _ Product Features Introduction Introduction Belt Clip Engagement o Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen E Product Features continued a Transmit and Receive Icons i MicroBlue Voice Dialing blierophans ON OFF Volume Li i VHF __REW LOMEDHE Low Medium High Power Icons Bluetooth Wireless Technology in a Supports standard mobile phone External Cover Control Frequency gj f d Il or a Signal Level Icons unique noise canceling design Widely voice dialing when paired to a f Band Icon 4 Call Tone Icon compatible for all mobile phones with compatible mobile phone Conr Saor Se n D M Channel Icon Bluetooth wireless technology onnector Vl 5 MEM emory Noise Canceling Microphone Antenna a Ohana
20. acer into the battery charger to support the battery pack during this charging process Follow the same procedures in Initial Charge to charge the battery pack NOTICE Lithium ion LION batteries are toxic Please dispose of properly Some marine suppliers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal Alkaline Batteries There is an alkaline battery tray P N CM 110 011 provided with this radio The alkaline battery tray is provided as a backup or Emergency power source should the battery pack run low on power and needs to be recharged The radio will transmit at full power when using six 6 new AA Alkaline batteries I WARNING Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries They are not made to be recharged and should be disposed of in a proper manner CIEN Charged M A 7 Caan M Partially Charged A i Dmm 1j Fully Discharged Maintaining the Battery Charge As you use your radio the battery power icon will show the battery power remaining When the icon begins to flash it is time to recharge or change the batteries NOTICE Use only the drop in charger provided by Cobra Do not use the charger with alkaline batteries only the LiON battery pack is rechargeable Spent alkaline batteries must be discarded and replaced It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh high quality AA alkaline
21. adio to Marine Standby mode The last channel used in Marine Standby mode will now be displayed on the LCD and the MEM icon will disappear To Erase Stored Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds The memory location number will start flashing and the MEM icon will be turned On 2 Use the Channel Up Down button to advance to the memory location you want to erase 3 Press the MEM ESC button to select the memory location The memory channel number will stop flashing and the channel number will start flashing 4 Use the Channel Up Down button to change to the channel to read 00 at the selected memory location 5 Press the MEM ESC button to erase that channel Repeat steps 2 through 5 to erase as many additional memories as you want 6 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds This will return the radio to Memory mode 7 Press and release the MEM ESC button again to return to Marine Standby mode 2 Advanced Operation 2 Advanced Operation Channel Scan Mode During Channel Scan mode the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through all the channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for Channel Scan mode to function See page 18 for Squelch procedure To Enter Channel Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press the SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map The SCAN icon will
22. all Tone Alert If Call Tone Alert is set to On the radio will ring with one of your Cobra selected tones when you receive a call on your mobile phone If Call Tone Alert is set to Off the radio will ring with the default ring tone To Set Call Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Call Tone icon and ON or OFF flashing VOX On Off will be the first menu item to appear 2 Press Channel UP Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming The Call Tone icon will show in the Standby mode when set to ON Call Tone Select Ring Tones This setting controls what ring tones is used to alert for incoming calls on your mobile phone Ten different ring tones are available from which to choose To Set Call Tone 1 From the previous press of the Call Enter Setup button the LCD will display the letter C and the current Call Tone number 01 through 10 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select a different Call Tone An example of each call tone will sound for 1 5 seconds 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Operating Your Radio 2 English Bluetooth Radio On Off This setting allows you to turn On and Off the small Bluetooth radio inside this VHF radio The default setting is ON Turning it Off can save some power It can easily be sw
23. e displayed While in the Setup mode you will not receive any signal reception Marine VHF Mode Programming Programming these features will allow you to customize certain features of this radio to enhance your On Water audio needs Start from Marine Standby mode to begin Marine VHF Setup programming Press and hold the Call Enter Setup button for two 2 seconds to enter the programming mode The mode programming follows this sequence n Squelch Level Set n Channel Map n Tone Alert On Off n Call Tone Select n Roger Beep On Off n Key Tone On Off n ATIS On Off Displayed only when ATIS enabled Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fial English Squelch Control Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want The Squelch Control on this radio is set through the following keypad operation To Set Squelch Control 1 2 With the power On press and hold Call Enter Setup button to access the Setup menu Squelch control will be the first menu item to appear Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to set level The signal level bar graph shows squelch level while you are in Setup mode on the squelch adjust function To tune your squelch press the Channel Down button until you hear a hissing sound then press and release the Channel Up button until the hissing stops This will establish a Baseline squelch By pressing t
24. e PTT Push to Talk button and speak the name into the HH475 4 The mobile phone will begin to dial the contact it recognizes The call will be complete through the speaker and microphone of the HH475 You will Initiating a Voice Dial Call nnct see the dia ng and Connct screens as the call is completed LLLI US 5 Hang up by pressing the Bluetooth button when you complete your call se English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Mobile Phone Operation Mobile Phone Operation 2 With Bluetooth 2 With Bluetooth Operating Your Radio Last Number Redial This feature allows you to redial the last number stored in the mobile phone s internal Call Log This feature is supported by most mobile phones AE To Initiate a Last Number Redial 1 Press and release the Bluetooth button to get into the Bluetooth Standby mode 2 From Bluetooth Standby press and hold the Bluetooth button for two 2 seconds until the radio beeps two 2 times 3 The paired mobile phone will redial the last number The call will be complete through the speaker and microphone of the HH475 4 Hang up by pressing the Bluetooth button when you complete your call To End Pairing At the End of the Day You might not want to take your calls through this VHF radio once you are back at the dock or in a dry location See the instructions in the Bluetooth Mode Programming section on page 21 for i
25. ect the desired Tri Watch channel Press and release TRI WATCH button or Call Enter Setup button to confirm entry Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining additional Tri Watch memory channel After programming both Tri Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri Watch mode Using Tri Watch Tri Watch Scan Mode 1 From Marine Standby mode press the TRI WATCH button The TRI icon will appear on the LCD display and the radio will scan through the three 3 Tri Watch memory channels 2 A signal on any one 1 of the three 3 channels will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location NOTE After the Tri Watch scan stops to monitor a channel as long as you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning the Tri Watch channels 3 Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Tri Watch channels or to change the scan direction 4 To EXIT the Tri Watch scan press the TRI WATCH button again The TRI icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode 2 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Memory Location Mode Your radio has unlimited memory locations for storing your most frequently used channels These memory locations can be selected individually or can be scanned See page 32 under Memory Location Scan To enter Memory mode press MEM ESC
26. ed channel s NOTE Coastguard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 While in Marine Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned Transmit Tx Mode rin ue Transmit Tx mode gives you the ability to interact with gt z safety services other vessels and shore stations When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to j observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone m Vans benefits See Appendix to help you select the proper channels U To Transmit a Message 1 Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send 2 Toggle to the Low Power setting 3 With the microphone about 5 0 cm 2 in from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone The Transmit icon will appear on the LCD 4 Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking Your radio can only operate in either Transmit Tx or Receive Rx mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is pressed the radio will NOT transmit NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps and cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to
27. ence Commercial INT Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Coast Guard Only Port Operations INT Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Port Operations Ship Movement USA Government Only CAN Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts That Are Announced On Channel 16 INT Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Public Correspondence Government Only INT Port Operations Ship ovement Pub ic Correspondence USA amp CAN Pub ic Correspondence INT Port Operations Ship Safety Continuous Marine ovement Pub Broadcast C ic Correspondence USA amp CAN Pub MB Service by MCTS Canada ic Correspondence INT Port Operations Ship INT Port Operations Ship ovement Pub ovement Pub ic Correspondence ic Correspondence USA amp CAN Pub USA amp CAN Pub ic Correspondence ic Correspondence INT Port Operations Ship ovement Pub ic Correspondence USA amp CAN Pub ic Correspondence Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB Service by MCTS Canada INT Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Public Correspondence Port Operations Ship Movement Public Corre
28. ency Signals Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made for a fee between your radio and telephones on land sea and in the air See the Appendix 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 These services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance PAN The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in NOTICE jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular SECURITE telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure ee tay Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure When using an international emergency signal the appropr
29. ents in this manual I WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life NOTICE Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment General Precautions The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information on the following page will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RF exposure limits established for the radio Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government rules and make it illegal to use e and General Precautions e General Precautions 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 KEEP the radio at least 5 cm 2 inches away from yourself and others when transmitting DO NOT transmit more than 50 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 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 NEVER place the transceiver or microphone speaker where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause inju
30. f your mobile phone while your phone is stowed in a safe and dry location This programming section shows you how to complete the pairing process It also shows you how to change some settings related to the Bluetooth functionality of your radio Pairing Your Mobile Phone 1 Press and release the Bluetooth button to enter Bluetooth Standby The LCD will change from VHF Standby mode display to Bluetooth Standby mode display The word bLUE will be shown on the display and the blue keypad backlight will come On 2 Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the HH475BT for four 4 seconds until the radio beeps four 4 times from the Bluetooth Standby Mode Paired State Bluetooth Standby mode The blue backlight will flash for some time Your radio is now in a Pairing Mode and can be found by your phone While in pairing mode the LCD will display the sequence as shown in the illustration below 3 Follow the mobile phone s instructions to search for available pairing with another Bluetooth device This can often be found in the Tools or Settings menu of your mobile phone J Enter the P I N Personal Identification Number 0000 on your mobile phone when prompted Wait for the pairing process to complete Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programmino Operating Your Radio Bluetooth Pairing Operating Your Radio 4 Yo
31. have not to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send made contact wait 15 minutes before trying again Station Identification n After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call sign Identify your station by your call sign vessel name and the state registration number or vessel name and the word out and return to Channel 16 at both the beginning and at the end of the message NOTE Prohibited Communications For best sound quality at the station you are calling hold the microphone on You MUST NOT transmit the front of the radio at least 51 mm 2 in from your mouth and slightly off f to one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice n False distress or emergency messages n Messages containing obscene indecent or profane language NOTE Over and Out The most commonly misused procedure words are over and out within the same transmission Over means you expect a reply Out means you are n When you are on land finished and do not expect a reply n 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 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 43 Radiotelephone Calls Emergency Emergency Messages and k Messages and Distress Procedure 2 Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Marine Emerg
32. he Channel Up button further you will filter weak and medium strength signals By pressing Channel Down button you will receive weaker signals Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the Memory Scan and Tri Watch functions will be blocked Active Channel Map Icon Call Tone Alert 2 Setup Mode Programmino 2 Setup Mode Programming International Canada USA Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use International Canada and USA Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table in the Apendix on page 50 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose To Set Channel Map Operating Area 1 The Channel Map mode is the second mode on the Marine VHF Setup programming 2 U and C will display with the current setting the I icon is the default flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select the I C or U icon 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries Call Tone Alert If Call Tone Alert is set to On the radio will alert you to a call from a compatible Cob
33. he radio with the speaker grill down to help the water drain out 5 Press the ESC key at any time to cancel the BURP feature Floating Radio Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause s Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly Solution s Recharge or replace batteries Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings Batteries run down quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries This radio is designed to float if dropped overboard The orange center makes it visible and easy to retrieve This rugged radio is also designed to meet JIS7 IPX7 specifications This means it s designed to operate properly after being submerged in one meter deep water for 30 minutes Will transmit at low Batteries are low or medium power Selected channel is limited but not at high power to one 1 watt Recharge or replace batteries Switch to another channel fao English NOTE Do not leave the radio floating in water permanently This could cause premature corrosion of the battery contacts and other damage The radio is only designed to float with its included Lithium ion battery Using other approved batteries might cause the radio to sink This also applies to the AA battery tray included depending on the weight of the AA batteries used Bluetooth capable phone will not pair with the radio or operation isn t as
34. iate signal is to be spoken The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason three 3 times prior to the message to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving If You Hear a Distress Call and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals priority over any situation beyond your control other messages ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of The coastguard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls o the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency and coordinates all search and eSGUe efforts Depending on the availability If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not answered of other capable vessels or commercial assistance dperat rs in Our vicinity YOU should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for coastguard or coastguard auxiliary craft may berdispatehed TEM others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct assistance In any event communicate with the coastguard as soon as you experience difficulties you may be in a position to relay the message 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 Use
35. imultaneously power On the radio 2 The LCD will display and flash the ATIS icon A dash to the right of the digit 9 will be flashing for the next entry NOTICE Remember you only have one 1 attempt to set the ATIS ID number Once this number has been entered only your Cobra distributor can reset the ATIS ID number You can also return the radio to Cobra for reprogramming 3 Press the Channel Up Down button to scroll through the specific ATIS digit being entered 4 Pressing the Call Enter Setup button advances to the right one 1 digit for the next entry 5 Repeat this input sequence until all nine digits have ww been entered The ATIS icon will stop flashing when a successful ATIS ID entry has been made 6 Press the Call Enter Setup button again after all numbers have been entered to save the ATIS ID ATIS ID Number Entry I sas Ans number and return to the Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Standby Receive 2 and Transmit Standby Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive Rx Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on From this mode you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions in Marine Standby mode While in Marine Standby mode the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk Talk button Signals in Receive Rx mode will be received on the select
36. included with this radio The radio will NOT float with this battery attached Cobra CobraMarine Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation MicroBlue and Rewind Say Again are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA The Bluetoott word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHR Marine Channel VHR Marine Channel D Assignments 2 Assignments Appendix Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Digital Selective Calling Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use Channel 70 internationally in Canada and in the U S A Most of the channels are the This channel is set aside for distress safety and general calling using same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table on the only digital selective calling techniques Voice communication is prohibited following pages your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel Your radio has all three 3 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 NOTE The U S A and Canada impose restrictions on the use of many channels International Channel Map See page 19 for instructions on how to change within their territorial waters These are noted in
37. isplay will show ROG icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF ROG will be displayed when On 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming Key Tone Mode In Key Tone mode an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed or you change a setting To Set Key Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Key Tone icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry ATIS Mode ATIS mode allows control over ATIS packet transmissions This mode is only visable after initial ATIS set up See page 25 To Set ATIS On or Off 1 Display will show ATIS icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry You have now ended Marine VHF Setup mode programming and will enter Marine Standby mode NOTE Scan and Tri Watch features are not available when ATIS is on Bluetooth Standby Mode Unpaired State Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming Bluetooth wireless technology is a standard which has been developed for use in mobile phones and other devices This radio can be wirelessly linked to your mobile phone if your mobile phone also has Bluetooth This process of linking your mobile phone and this radio is called Pairing Once paired this radio can act as the speaker and microphone o
38. itched On at any time To Set Bluetooth On and Off 1 Display will show the word blue and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel UP Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry You have now ended Bluetooth Setup mode programming and will enter ATIS ID programming Operating Your Radio and Programmino ATIS ID Programming ATIS ID Programming The Automatic Transmission Identification System ATIS feature of this Cobra radio is used to identify marine vessels in some inland waterways of European countries that require ATIS transmission An ATIS ID number is required to operate the ATIS feature The ATIS ID number is derived from your vessels call sign You must enter your ATIS ID number into this radio before the ATIS system will become functional Please consult your local dealer for questions about local ATIS requirements The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by the Basel Agreement With this feature activated the vessels ATIS ID number is transmitted after every push of the Talk button Channel Down To Set the ATIS ID Number and SCAN Buttons MU NOTE The ATIS ID is a 10 digit number that will always begin with the number 9 You will be asked to enter only the last nine digits The first digit 9 has been automatically entered for you 1 With the radio turned Off press and hold the Channel Down and SCAN buttons and s
39. l dealer for model availability If traveling far offshore you should consider adding even 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 do not know where you are the coastguard will have difficulty finding you if you are 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 VHF Marine Radio Procedures If you are not familiar with or need to brush up on the protocols that must be followed when using a VHF Marine Radio please study the section beginning at page 42 before putting your radio into service aci VHR Marine Radio Procedures us _Licensing Information Introduction Licensing Information 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 ship s radio license and a marine radio o
40. l for a rescue boat to hone in on fasl English Emergency Messages Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 2 and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair repeated three 3 times Mayday Corsair Point Lynas bears 220 degrees magnetic distance 5 kilometers Struck submerged object and flooding need pump and tow Four 4 adults three 3 children aboard no one injured Estimate we will remain afloat one half hour Corsair is 8 metre sloop with blue hull and tan deck house 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E Specifications Accessories Specifications Number of Channels All U S Canadian International and NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 7 4 VDC Battery Life LiON 8 hours 6 watts 16 hours 1 watt 5 TX 5 RX 90 Standby Alkaline 18 hours 6 watts 35 hours 1 watt Current Drain Standby Receive Rx Transmit Tx 40 mA 200 mA 1 8 A High Power 700 mA Low Power Temperature Range 20 C to 50 C Radio Dimensions 4 8 x 2 4 x 1 4 123
41. nds after the button is released To Display the Backlight Momentarily Press the Backlight Key Lock button The backlight will remain On for 10 seconds If the backlight is already On another press of the Backlight Key Lock button will turn it Off Key Lock To prevent accidental changes to your settings you can lock all of the following buttons n Channel Up Button n Channel Down Button n SCAN Button n MEM ESC Button n H M L Button n 16 Button n TRI WATCH Button n Call Enter Setup Button To Lock or Unlock the Buttons Press and hold the Backlight Key Lock button for two 2 seconds The Key Lock icon will appear or disappear in the LCD When Key Lock is On pressing any of the listed buttons on the front of the radio will result in a three 3 beep error message Both the Backlight Key Lock button and the Talk button are active you can Receive Rx or Transmit Tx a message with Key Lock On but you cannot change the channel SCAN Button Getting Started e Getting Started Channel Up Down Buttons Your radio will Receive Rx and Transmit Tx VHF signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up Down buttons To Change Channels Press the Channel Up Down button If you are on Channel 88 pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 01 If you are on Channel 01 pressing the Channel Down button will advance to Channel 88 Yo
42. nels are pre programmed at the factory according to international different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the plain numbered regulations those of Industry Canada Canada and those of the FCC U S A channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A and 04A transmit and receive on They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between a single frequency which is termed simplex operation Your radio automatically adjusts simplex and duplex to these conditions When in simplex operation the A icon will appear on the LCD In some countries additional channels are available These can be programmed see illustration on page A3 on the radio by the local distributor English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Declaration of Conformity ate MO i Fla A ES Appendix Declaration of Conformity We Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the products VHF Marine Radios MR HH475 FLT BT EU to which this declaration refers conform with the following relevant standards or other standardising documents when properly installed and maintained and used for their intended purpose EN 301 178 1 V1 2 1 2003 12 EN 301 178 2 V1 2 2 2007 02 EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 698 1 V1 3 1 2003 12 Annex B EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 08 EN 301 843 1 V1 2 1 2004 06 EN 301 843 2
43. nstructions on how to Turn OFF the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth Standby Mode Unpaired State NOTE If switched to OFF setting then the HH475 will not Bluetooth Standby Mode reconnect with mobile phone on power up It must pareat be turned back ON again from the Bluetooth Programming mode X a se English HH475 The p will disappear from the Bluetooth Standby screen Operating Your Radio General Bluetooth Operation and Frequently Asked Questions n What is the Industry Standard Range for Bluetooth Wireless Technology The industry standard range for Bluetooth wireless technology is 10 meters 30 feet The HH475 will loose its pairing with the mobile phone if the mobile phone and the HH475 are separated further than this The HH475 will automatically re connect with cell phone when user comes back into range How many phones can the HH475 pair with The HH475 can only pair with one mobile phone at a time This is the standard operation for any Bluetooth headset or in car Bluetooth system EI Do need to have my mobile phone with me Yes the phone call is actually completed through your mobile phone and your mobile phone operator carrier The mobile phone must be with the 10 meters 30 feet range of the HH475 The HH475 does not increase the offshore range of your mobile phone Can use a standard Bluetooth headset with this radio No the HH475 is using the headset profile of the Bluet
44. on Commercial In Great Lakes Only 81 e 157 075 161 675 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 81A 157 075 157 075 USA Government Only Environmental Protection Operations 157 125 157 125 157 175 157 175 83B RX only 157 225 157 225 161 725 157 125 161 775 157 175 Coast Guard Only 161 775 Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts 161 825 157 225 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence USA Government Only CAN Coast Guard Only INT Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Coast Guard Only Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence Public Correspondence 85 157 275 161 875 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 85A 157 275 157 275 Public Correspondence 86 157 325 161 925 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 86A 157 325 157 325 Public Correspondence 87 157 375 161 975 Port Operations Ship Movement 87A 157 375 157 375 Public Correspondence 88 157 425 162 025 INT Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Public Correspondence Ship To Coast In USA Only Within 75 Miles Of Canadian Border 88A 157 425 157 425 Commercial Intership Only NOTE NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and receive on All the listed chan
45. ons with a low power setting signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at 1 watt To Toggle Between H M L Power Modes Press the H M L Power button The LCD will show which mode is in effect Some channels are restricted for a maximum use of 1 watt Your radio will automatically set the power to Low Power mode when you select those channels NOTE Some channels frequency bands and countries of use might not be able to operate in High Power mode Call Enter Setup Button et Call Enter Setup Button th MR HH475 The Call Enter Setup button has multiple functions It is generally used in the following ways n Press and release to transmit your unique Call Tone signal to another radio n Press and hold to enter any Setup menu n Functions as an Enter button when making a selection in any Setup menu fiel English 2 Getting Started 2 Setup Mode Programmino Operating Your Radio Setup Mode Programming The following series of procedures is designed to allow you to set the programmable features of your radio Correctly following these steps results in a minimal amount of radio setup programming time NOTE When in the Setup mode if you stop programming for longer than 15 seconds your entry will be saved and the radio will go back to the Marine Standby mode When you return to Setup mode and continue programming you will see the last valu
46. ooth specification to pair with your mobile phone It can not pair to another Bluetooth headset EI EI Can use this unit as a speakerphone or hands free device Turning on VOX allows you to use the radio without pressing the PTT Push to Talk button The radio will still need to be operated in a face held position with the microphone close to the mouth This radio uses a noise cancelling microphone and it will not operate well from the belt clip or another hands free position Please make sure to note your VOX setting If VOX is set to On then the receiving caller might hear conversation and noise in your background This setting is retained in memory If switched On then it will be On the next time the radio is switched On and paired EI 3 n Can I use my mobile phone for emergency use No Cobra does not endorse mobile phones as a substitute for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a distress call on your mobile phone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally mobile phones may have limited coverage over water If you do not know where you are the coastguard will have difficulty finding you if you are using your mobile phone However mobile phones can have a place onboard where mobile coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended use Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
47. ort Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Public Correspondence 03 156 150 160 750 INT Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence CAN Public Correspondence 03A 156 150 156 150 Government Only 04 Q 156 200 160 800 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 04A s 156 200 156 200 West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 05 0 156 250 160 850 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 05A 156 250 156 250 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 156 300 156 300 Intership Safety 07 156 350 160 950 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 07A 156 350 156 350 Commercial 08 156 400 156 400 Intership 09 e bd 156 450 156 450 INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational 10 0 Lb 156 500 156 500 INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Commercial 11 Q 156 550 156 550 INT Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Commercial VTS In Selected Areas 12 i o d 156 600 156 600 Port Operations Ship Movement 13 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA amp CAN INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Intership Navigation Safety Bridge To Bridge 14 e e 156 700 156 700 INT Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Port Operations VTS In Selected Areas 15 Rx Only 156 750 Environmental Receive Only
48. perator s 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 Radio Licensing Centre run by OFCOM in the UK In other countries contact the relevant national postal or 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 FCC Federal Communications Commission for licensing and operating information Radio Call Sign A radio call sign is included as part of the ship s 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 transmitting frequencies in your radio are reserved for maritime use any frequency you use for transmission must be specifically included on your ships license 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 The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by the Basel Agreement Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Installation
49. ra radio with a Call Alert To Set Call Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Call Tone icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel UP Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming The Call Tone icon will show in the Standby mode when set to ON Call Tone Select This setting will also allow you to transmit a unique Call Tone alert to identify your radio when you transmit messages You can select from one of 10 different Call Tone signals Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ori E Ede and Programming er 9 Setup Mode Programmino PL BI TT Programming Call Tone Select continued Call Tone Select To Set Call Tone 1 From the previous press of the Call Enter Setup button the LCD will display the letter C and the current Call Tone number 01 through 10 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select a different Call Tone An example of each call tone will sound for 1 5 seconds 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE Call Tones are not usually used for Marine VHF communications We allow you to turn it On for your unique communication needs Roger Beep Mode In Roger Beep mode your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button This alerts your listener that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak To Set Roger Beep On or Off 1 D
50. ry DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 140 F KEEP your radio at least 0 9 m 3 ft away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician This radio is supplied with a lithium ion LION rechargeable battery pack n Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium ion LiON batteries in the radio n Do not short circuit the battery pack n When replacing the batteries dispose of the old batteries properly Batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Recommendations for Marine Communication 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 maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider a higher powered handheld or installing a Cobra Marine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power Visit www cobra com or your loca
51. s define common operating functions of the radio when in Marine Standby mode On Off Volume Control Clockwise On Off Volume Control Counterclockwise Power Volume Control Power On Off Control The On Off Volume control is located at the upper right side of the radio Turning the On Off Volume control past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off Volume Control Volume is controlled by turning the On Off Volume control n To increase the volume turn the On Off Volume control clockwise n To decrease the volume turn the On Off Volume control counterclockwise Speaker Mic Port EB b Getting Started Gettina Started Radio Speaker and Microphone The internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons An optional Speaker Microphone port is located at the top of the radio between the antenna and the Power Volume control Unthread the Speaker Microphone port cover to access and install an optional speaker or microphone into this port Talk Button Press and hold the Talk button to transmit messages Release the Talk button to stop transmitting Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Backlight Key Lock Button Key Locked Buttons fial English Backlight Key Lock Button The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight as long as any button is pressed and will remain On for 10 seco
52. s properly seated and the charger is operating 5 Allow the batteries to charge for five 5 to six 6 hours before use The light will change back to green when the battery is fully charged I WARNING Only the rechargeable LiON battery pack can be recharged You MUST use one of the charging devices provided with this radio Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charger base for this radio Battery damage fire or explosion may result It is equally important to prevent the lithium ion LiON battery pack from freezing to obtain best performance from the battery pack NOTE If the drop in charger is used on a boat Cobra recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or vertical bulkhead using the screw holes provided to prevent possible damage due to the boat rolling or pitching The charging base has been designed to hold the battery pack in place during rough sea conditions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 E Batteries and Charger E E d f CT LA lave BOO 01 149 14 CHD LEL Alkaline Battery Tray fiol English To Remove Battery Pack from Radio 1 Pivot the locking tab off of the back of the battery pack to unlock 2 Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing 3 Pull battery pack out of the radio housing NOTE The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio Insert the sp
53. s sold in Australia will transmit AA Battery Compatible Lapel Speaker Mic and other Cobra The Cobra BURP feature expels water at 5 watts maximum Can work at full power with six 6 AA accessories from the speaker grill if the unit is Backlight International Canada USA Channels alkaline batteries Good for emergency m dropped in the water or is subjected Key Lock Unlimited Memory Channels Ion Allows operation on any of the three 3 backup Use AA battery tray included Allows sare of unlimited to extreme rain and weather iit ey Galventer different channel maps established for P N CM 110 011 VHF memory channels Automatic Transponder Identification m NC Uy j these areas T Power Instant Channel 16 o Signal Strength Meter System ATIS l M l ff Memory Escape Button Submersible to JIS7 Standards Provides instant access to priority Shows the strength of incoming Capable of operating within the Automatic i Waterproof to 1 m 3 3 ft of water Channel 16 or outgoing signals Transponder Identification System ATIS d 7 Rewind Say Again for 30 minutes Tri Watch includes data at the end of a transmission Tri Watch 9 ja s E I itorthr ad hann Easy Redial Operation for station identification Button R Roanne 3a VHF Radio Cobra Exclusive Rewind Say Again se to monitor three 3 channels Redial of last phone number dialed E j Microphone A dedicated button allows user to at once Channel 16 and two 2 replay up to the las
54. show on the LCD A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Channel Scan channels or to change the scan direction To EXIT Channel Scan mode press the SCAN button again The SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Memory Location Scan Memory Location Scan Mode During Memory Location Scan mode the radio will rapidly scan through all pre assigned memory channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for Memory Location Scan mode to function See page 18 for Squelch procedure NOTE If there are fewer than two 2 memory locations programmed in the radio the Memory Location Scan option will not be available To program at least two 2 memory locations see page 29 To Enter Memory Location Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press the MEM ESC button 2 Press the SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan all pre assigned memory channels The SCAN and MEM icons will show on the LCD 3 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location 4 Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Memory Location Scan channels or to change the scan direction 5 To EXIT Memory Location Scan mode press the SC
55. speak maximum power to increase your calling distance Remember the lower wattage clearly and distinctly in a normal voice tone Say name or station being outputs will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users called THIS IS your vessel name or call sign Calling Coast Stations n Once contact is made you must leave Channel 16 and go to another working Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you channel See channel listing in the appendix do not know the assigned channel For Example Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 You may also call on ship to ship channels The vessel Corsairis calling the vessel Vagabond when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship to ship channel Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair Over Limits on Calling Vagabond Please switch and answer on Channel 68 or any proper working You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time channel Over If you do not get a reply wait at least two 2 minutes before calling again After three 3 calling periods wait at least 15 minutes before calling again Corsair Switching to Channel 68 Over Change Channels n If the other does not respond wait two 2 minutes and repeat You are permitted After contacting another station on a calling channel change immediately to attempt contact three 3 times two 2 minutes apart If you still
56. spondence USA Government Only CAN West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing International Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 55 VHF Marine VHF Marine D Channel Assignments 2 Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Channel Use Number USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 63 0 156 175 160 775 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 63A 156 175 156 175 Port Operations amp Commercial VTS In Selected Areas 64 e 156 225 160 825 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 64A 156 225 156 225 USA Government Only CAN Commercial Fishing 65 Q 156 275 160 875 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 65A 156 275 156 275 Port Operations 66 e 156 325 160 925 Port Operations Ship Movement Public Correspondence 66A 156 325 156 325 1 watt CAN Port Operations 67 0 g 156 375 156 375 1 watt USA INT Intership Port Operations Ship Movement USA Commercial Bridge To Bridge Communication In Lower Mississippi River Intership Only 68 0 156 425 156 425 INT Port Operations Ship Movement USA amp CAN Non Commercial Recreational 69 i 0 s 156 475 15
57. t 20 seconds of programmable channels gc d audio Press the dedicated rewind Floating button and this Cobra VHF will replay This radio will float if dropped Speaker 9 the last 20 seconds of the audio from overboard It has an orange stripe your VHF so it s easy to retrieve Must use Button Key Lock included battery to float Prevents accidental setting changes when button lock is set A2 English English faa English ac_table of Contents Introduction Introduction QUE Thanks to YOU siis esc ethno eel qe edo eb OUS Al Customer Assistance secs ck eR ORT PUR cOPOREG ake A1 Radio Controls and Indicators 0 0 eee eee eens A2 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen 0 00005 A3 Product Fealul8S zx exit PUP COP UPPER cp AES A3 Important Safety Information 0 0 cc cece eee eee eee 2 General Precautiofis 0442 ascot cet epe het ete Rede 2 Recommendations for Marine Communication 4 Licensing Information 0 cece eee mI 5 XO Installation Included i this Package onere meme meer enn 6 Wrist Strap and Belt Clip 2 2 0 0 0 22 ccc eee 7 Batteries and Charger 0 cece cece eee eee eee 8 Operating Your Radio Getting Started i i sng ccgedeied dee hae eee odes oe e edd nns 12 Setup Mode Programming 0 0c cece cece eee eens 17 Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming 21 ATIS ID Programming
58. t from initiating as normal from the mobile phone using voice the contact list on your mobile phone dialing and last number redial Ls AL nH To Initiate from the Mobile Phone NOTE Voice dialing is an advanced function and may not be 1 Simply dial a number on your mobile phone supported by all phones Cobra suggests you set it up and CEE gt i et Re n ceder nr become familiar with it on your mobile phone before you Connected to sal will respond by changing over to Bluetooth mode attempt using it in conjunction with the HH475 or another nl and displaying diaLng as illustrated Bluetooth device 2 You will see Connct when the receiving party or This is an advanced function and not all mobile phone j their voice mail answers combinations will be successful Some allow you to set am am ICE 3 To end a call press and release the Bluetooth button pre recorded contacts Some advanced phones have The HH475 will then return to previous Standby mode active voice recognition and match your mobile phone s LLELT contact list and resume normal operation To Initiate a Voice Dial Call 1 Press and release the Bluetooth button to get into the Bluetooth Standby mode 2 Press and release the Bluetooth button twice 2x from Bluetooth Standby mode This will initiate the voice dial feature on the paired mobile phone J 3 You will hear a beep or audio command from the phone Press and hold th
59. tion 4 With Bluetooth SCAN Button Enter Record Rewind Countdown Timer VHF REW TOMEDHI Up Lis L N FOC nnnm fsal English Using Rewind Say Again to Record Audio Transmission 1 Press and hold SCAN button for two 2 seconds to enter Record mode 2 Press and hold TALK button to begin recording from radio microphone If TALK button is released recording stops While recording a 20 second countdown begins on display When 20 second countdown time has ended recording stops and two 2 beep tones will be heard 3 Press and hold SCAN button again for two 2 seconds or press MEM ESC button to cancel recording and return to last operation NOTE When using radio in Record mode the REW feature is turned Off to prevent recording over previous message Operating Your Radio Mobile Phone Operation with Bluetooth NOTE Answering a Call Please refer to the Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming section on page 21 for instructions on how to pair your mobile phone with this device change ring tones etc The following section covers how to complete a phone call and other basic operations Answer Incoming Phone Calls This handheld radio once properly paired to your Bluetooth compatible mobile phone can answer incoming calls received on your mobile phone It can act as the speaker and microphone while your mobile phone stays safe and dry It will also
60. u can press and hold the Channel Up Down button for fast advance The beep sound will occur only at the first press of the button and not during fast advance If the new channel selected is restricted to low power the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD If the radio is in the Key Lock mode the channel will not change and the three 3 beep error signal will sound SCAN Button Press and release the SCAN button to scan all channels The SCAN icon will display on the LCD display Scanning begins at lower channels and scans to higher channels Press the Channel Up Down button to change the scan direction When a signal is received in SCAN mode the radio will pause 10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation The scan will stop when the Talk button is pressed In Memory mode press and release the SCAN button to scan all memory channels Because the unit is already in the Memory Channel mode only the channels in the memory bank will be displayed NOTE Memory channels need to be saved to effectively enter the Memory Channel mode and scan all memory channels Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 High Medium Low H M L Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1 3 or 6 watts of power 5 watts maximum in Australia Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications You will conserve battery life and avoid overpowering nearby stati
61. u will then see a confirmation of successful pairing or a notice to try again if pairing did not occur The LCD will briefly display the word PairEd NOTE This process only needs to be completed for first time operation From then on as long as your mobile phone is within 10 meters 30 feet of the radio the two units will Pair automatically A P will now be displayed if you press the Bluetooth button and enter the Bluetooth Standby mode Call Tone Alert Call Tone Select Bluetooth Mode Programming The default settings for how your radio answers and conducts Bluetooth mobile phone calls can be adjusted VOX On or Off The VOX function converts the radio microphone s pickup of your voice from being controlled by the PTT button to being activated by your voice When VOX is On the PTT button does not need to be pressed to transmit your voice and you can just speak into the microphone When VOX is Off you need to press the PTT button while speaking To Change Between VOX On and Off 1 From the Bluetooth Standby mode press and hold Call Enter Setup button to access the Setup menu VOX On Off will be the first menu item to appear 2 Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons The display will show the selection of either ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to confirm your selection and move to the next Setup mode programming Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programmino C

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