Cobra MR HH325 VP
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1. SC obra PREVEDE Owner s Manual VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH325 VP Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English a G S p gt T e o amp s z d S a g amp me 5 o 2 E a English Our Thanks to You and Introduction Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat It gives you two way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily 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 Besides two way communications the radio can provide quick access to receive all the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area Customer Assistance Customer Assistance 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 Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance2. Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic distance 5 miles 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 or IL 1234 AB is 26 ft sloop with blue hull and tan deck house will be listening on Channel 16 This is Corsair or IL 1234 AB 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 This page intentionally left blank English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine K Acai ar iaiat VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three 3 sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U S A Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table on the following pages Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U S A Channel Map Distress Safety and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety Calling Channel 9 General purpose non emergency calling by non commercial vessels Recreational boate
3. 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 8 Ohms Frequency Range Tx 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF Output Power 1 3 or 5 watts Spurious Emissions 60 dB High Power 55 dB Low Power Microphone Type Condenser Frequency Stability 10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB English Limited 3 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 3 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
4. You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals priority over any other messages ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of 8 State MIO Ol oeste an co needed the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency 9 Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not 10 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel answered YOU should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct 11 Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull assistance you may be in a position to relay the message 12 Say I 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 Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra y Messages O Procegqu VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or IL 1234 AB repeated three 3 times Mayday Corsair or IL 1234 AB
5. 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 For connection to 12 volt and 120 volt power sources Operating Instruction Manual Secure Radio fso English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra st Installation Batteries and Charger NiMH Battery Pack Install Battery Pack f2 English The radio is shipped with a sealed NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride P N CM 110 009 battery pack that is rechargeable y 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 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 optional 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
6. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s VHF Marine Radio Protocols i VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information User Responsibility and Operating Locations CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC Federal Communications All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations Commission requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service and are subject to severe penalties for violations The VHF frequencies on your radio The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land use according to U S A International or Canadian regulations It features instant including when your boat is on its trailer 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 button NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions Station License 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S A 2 This device must accept any interference receive
7. may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside The U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra CobraMarine Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra om Customer Service Customer Service Product Service Accessories If you have any questions about operation or installing your Your Cobra
8. radio comes with several accessories that will enhance the use of the new CobraMarine VHF product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a photocopy of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the
9. 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 fe English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O VHF Marine Radio O VHE marine Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Prohibited Communications Maintain Your Watch You MUST NOT transmit Whenever your boat is underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to m False distress or emergency messages Charinel 16 except When baing used for messaggs m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane language Power m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles If there is no answer station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio switch to 3 watts and call again You have the ability to go up to 5 watts of output power to increase your calling distance Remember the lower wattage outputs will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users m When you are on land Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you do no
10. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 55 Operating Your Radio Scanning SCAN Button Channel Scan Mode During Channel Scan mode the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through all the channels Whenever any activity is detected the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel The radio will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Channel Scan mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for Channel Scan mode to function See page 37 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 show on the LCD 2 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds
11. 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 Installation Power Sources Initial Battery Charge Initial Charge The Cobra provided NiMH battery pack may be charged at home in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V 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 or 120V power source 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 is properly seated and the charger is operating 5 Allow the batteries to charge for 12 to 14 hours before use y WARNING Only the rechargeable NiMH 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 NiMH battery pack from freezing to obtain best performance from the battery pack NOTE If the drop in charger is used on a boat Cobr
12. you to turn it On for your unique communication needs Operating Your Radio Roger Beep Mode Key Tone Mode Standby Receive atia 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 Display 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 programming mode 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 You have now ended Marine VHF Setup programming mode and will enter Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra y Receive O y Receive i i ae distanig Your Radio ARTAR Weather WX Alert Mode Programming Standby Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive Rx Mode Programming these features will allow your radio to listen to p all DAR os Alert radio channels 4 Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on From this mode you can change current settings by beco
13. 160 850 05A bd i 156 250 156 250 06 bd bd 156 300 156 300 07 156 350 160 950 07A e 156 350 156 350 08 bd f 156 400 156 400 09 e 156 450 156 450 10 id 156 500 156 500 11 E bd bd 156 550 156 550 12 i bd 156 600 156 600 13 d sd 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA and CAN 14 bd 156 700 156 700 15 Rx Only 156 750 15 bd 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT 16 e 156 800 156 800 17 d 156 850 156 850 1 watt USA and CAN English O VHF Marine 2 Danner g VHF Marine Radio Protocols 01 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 01A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03A Government Only 04 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 04A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 05 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 05A Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 Intership Safety 07 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 07A Commercial 08 Commercial Intership Only 09 Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational 10 Commercial 11 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 13 Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge In U S
14. ETET S SUBMERSIBLE MR HH325 Ji Control 9 Wrist E Strap Connector 1 49 Instant e Battery i Channel Clip 16 9 Button SCAN Button Call Enter Button Memory Escape Button ee 9 Microphone Active Channel Q7 I Numbers EA A Tri Watch Icon 9 777 l TRI U n EI BH of tastes Memory Channel arga Call Tone Icon Memory Channel Icon eere Simplex Operation Icon EEEEE Battery Power Icon Button Lock Icon o Scan Icon e Key Tone Icon 5 I Product Features i i 9 Roger Beep Icon GUIC Active Channel Map Icons Power Settings Selectable power settings produce 1 3 or 5 watts of output power for near or distant calling USA International Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three 3 different channel maps established for these areas All NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Submersible to JIS7 Standards Waterproof to 3 3 ft 1 m of water for 30 minutes Button Key Lock Prevents accidental setting changes when button lock is set Channel Scan Memory Scan Use to scan through unlimited channels or memory locations to find conversations in progress English Instant Channel 16 9 Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Tri Watch Use to monitor thre
15. When in the WX Alert mode and NOAA sends the 1050Hz alert tone the radio will sound a series of loud beeps regardless of the volume control setting Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra y Receive ES TT Operating Your Radio WX Auto Search SCAN Mode Function Advanced Operation The purpose of the WX Auto Search SCAN function Channel 16 9 Mode is to enable the receiver to automatically Scali for an Channel 16 9 mode gives you quick access to calling on active WX channel under the following conditions Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode 1 WX Auto Search SCAN function Esc ONE anaa 66 Buts To Switch to Channel 16 or Channel 9 2 WX Alert is On 1 Press the Channel 16 9 button to change to 3 The radio is tuned to a Marine VHF channel and has Channel 16 entered Power Save mode meaning there is no 2 Press the Channel 16 9 button again to change to signal activity or user input for 10 seconds Channel 9 4 The radio software has detected that the current WX channel signal level has dropped below a preset minimum level or is gone completely Once these conditions have been met the software will then scan the WX channels looking for an active WX channel When an active WX channel is found it will stop the scan and use the new WX channel to look for the standard 1050Hz alert tone 3 Press the Channel 16 9 button a third time and return to the last used Standby channel Engli
16. a 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 33 Installation uo J Alkaline Battery Tray 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 NiMH battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio Insert the spacer 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 NiMH 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 An optional alkaline battery tray P N CM 110 011 can be purchased for this radio The alkaline battery tray acts 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 alkal
17. arine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 64A 156 225 156 225 64A U S Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing 65 156 275 160 875 65 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 65A 156 275 156 275 65A Port Operations 66 156 325 160 925 66 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 66A 156 325 156 325 1 watt CAN 66A Port Operations 67 U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge communications in lower en hee S PESOS Ubi ANAS Mississippi River Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing S amp R 68 156 425 156 425 68 Non Commercial Recreational 69 U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada Commercial Fishing Only ER i T Tapes Oe International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 70 RX only 156 525 70 Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 71 U S and Canada Non Commercial Recreational 2 li T i 130 319 199 979 International Port Operations Ship Movement 72 156 625 156 625 72 Non Commercial Intership Only 73 A 156 675 156 675 73 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 74 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only f d x HOO TAS ae International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 75 156 775 156 775 1 watt Only Int 15 Port Operations Int
18. as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a weather 4 162 425 NOAA alert condition When the Weather Alert mode on your radio is On this signal will produce a loud tone from the speaker in the radio and will automatically switch to 5 162 450 NOAA the alerting weather channel so the alert broadcast can be heard 6 162 500 NOAA 7 162 525 NOAA 8 161 650 Canadian 9 161 775 Canadian 10 163 275 NOAA English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Antenna Wrist Strap d gt 8 anc Installation Installation Included in this Package Antenna Wrist Strap and Belt Clip You should find all of the following items in the package with Install Antenna Antenna Installation your CobraMarine VHF radio The flexible antenna is shipped separately in the package and must be attached before you use the radio 1 Align the base of the antenna with the socket in the top of the radio 2 Screw it all the way into the socket Be sure that the seal seats properly NOTICE Operating the radio without the antenna in place may damage the unit The radio is not waterproof until the antenna and battery pack are in place with their seals properly seated Wrist Strap Drop In Battery Charger 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
19. atch 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 53 k Operating Your Radio l T Memory Location Number English 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 57 under Memory Location Scan To enter Memory mode press MEM ESC 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 tur
20. cally adjusts to these conditions When in simplex operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O NOAA Weather Channels O NOAA Weather Channels CJ anada Alleri C A slate er VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols NOAA Weather Channels and Alert NOAA Test Alert System Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio NOAA provides To test this system NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime continuous around the clock broadcasts of the latest weather information Taped between 11 a m and 1 p m in each local time zone Any receiver that can detect the weather messages run every four 4 to six 6 minutes and are revised every two weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly 2 or three 3 hours or as needed The Coast Guard also announces weather and Weather Fr ncv Ch I other safety warnings on Channel 16 Smart boaters keep an eye on safety and an earner rrequency snanne ear to the radio and never let the weather catch them unaware Channel__RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel 1 162 550 NOAA NOAA Emergency Weather Alert g In the event of a major storm or other weather condition requiring vessels at sea 2 162 400 NOAA or on other bodies of water to be notified NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that 3 162 475 NOAA receivers such
21. d including interference that waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB Emergency Position may cause undesired operation Indicating Radio Beacon and which is not required to carry radio equipment F pte However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or carrying an HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by terminal must obtain a station license Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded Rules or violation of typeaccepitance requirements QE DRE ce ROO rules through the Internet at www fcc gov 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
22. e 3 channels at once Channel 16 and two 2 programmable channels NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Sealed battery pack provides extended operating time when compared to alkaline batteries with no memory effect Six 6 high quality AA alkaline batteries may also be used for emergency backup power requires optional AA battery tray P N CM 110 011 120V 12V Charger Included Use to charge battery pack at home in a car or in a boat Locking Desktop Charger Holds the radio or battery in place while charging Vertical or horizontal mounting Call Tones Selectable 10 selectable call tones ag Product Features continued Introduction Emergency Weather Alert Receive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby Speaker Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker Mic and other Cobra accessories Unlimited Memory Channels Allows programming of unlimited VHF memory channels Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals faal English Illuminated Buttons Allows high visibility of all function buttons Roger Beep Tone Selectable Confirmation tone indicates the completion of the user s transmission and signals to others it is clear to talk On or Off selectable Patented VibrAlert Provides a silent alert for incoming calls Ideal for noisy or all quiet environments ag Introduction Introduction e Our Thanks to You tuaa
23. e 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 You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt Maritime Control Channel 17 For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments Messages must be about regulation and control boating activities or assistance Digital Selective Calling Channel 70 This channel is set aside for distress safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques Voice communication is prohibited your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 9 Receive only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts You cannot transmit on these channels NOTE These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine z i i VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number USA Int Canada Transmit Receive Limits 01 e e 156 050 160 650 01A 156 050 156 050 02 e 156 100 160 700 03 e 156 150 160 750 03A e 156 150 156 150 04 e 156 200 160 800 04A e 156 200 156 200 05 156 250
24. ership Only 76 156 825 156 825 1 watt Only Int 76 Port Operations Intership Only 77 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA and CAN TT Port Operations Intership only Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 VHF Marine O VHF Marine nanne A K nanne A VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive chanel Use 78 156 925 161 525 78 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 78A 156 925 156 925 78A Non Commercial Recreational 79 156 975 161 575 79 Port Operations Ship Movement 79A 156 975 156 975 79A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 80 157 025 161 625 80 Port Operations Ship Movement 80A 157 025 157 025 80A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 81 157 075 161 675 81 Port Operations Ship Movement 81A 157 075 157 075 81A U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations 82 157 125 161 725 82 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement 82A 157 125 157 125 82A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 83 157 175 161 775 83 Canada Coast Guard Only 83A 157 175 157 175 83A U S Governme
25. hannel Down button will advance to Channel 88 You 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 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 Call Enter Setup Button CALL ENTER SETUP f4o English High Medium Low H M L Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1 3 or 5 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting fo
26. hat may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a 20 through 27 for the public correspondence marine operator channels situation beyond your control If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls public coast station that you plan to work through These services can provide and coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability you with detailed information and procedures to follow of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties 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 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 NOTICE You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone w
27. ho has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using fiz English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Emergency Messages O Emergency Messages slalom D e eIei lell slate z eler le VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals Marine Distress Procedure The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 Make sure your radio is On The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave 2 Select Channel 16 and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance 3 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY u Or PAN PAN PAN The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn PAN 4 Say SECURITE THIS IS your vessel name or call sign repeated three 3 times The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or 5 Say ae cou important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure ee tay MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign When using an international emergency signal the appropriate signal is to be 6 Tell where you are spoken three 3 times prior to the message what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby If You Hear a Distress Call 7 State the nature of your distress
28. ine batteries WARNING Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries They are not made to be recharged and should be disposed of in a proper manner 1 e Installation Fully Charged A ud Kir P E j J Fully Discharged Avis 3L r M 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 NiMH 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 batteries with your radio Should the rechargeable battery pack become discharged and no electrical power source is available you can insert the optional alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio NOTE Some radios with NiMH batteries have AA or AAA battery packs which only allow low power transmit The optional AA battery tray for the MR HH325 and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will allow for full power emergency transmissions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Operating Your Radio Getting Started On Off Volume Control Clockwise On Off Volume Control Counterclockwise Refer to the fold
29. k Limited 3 Year Warranty 0 00 cece eee eee eee 61 Trademark Acknowledgement 00000 eee eee ee eee 61 a Customer Service Product Servico iuo REED URL er E Tu ERR DEUS 62 pince 63 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 4 anlelejarcia ua Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio 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 statements in this manual 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 Safety Training Information This CobraMarine radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only The radio must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the General Po
30. ker Mic Port Squelch Control Squelch is controlled by turning the lower rotary concentric knob located directly below the On Off Volume switch With the power On turn the knob counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound then turn the knob clockwise until the hissing stops This will establish a Baseline squelch By turning the knob further in a clockwise direction you will filter weak and medium strength signals By turning the knob in a counterclockwise direction further from your baseline setting you will receive weaker signals Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want 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 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 Squelch 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 English Backlight Key Lock Button The LCD
31. lk 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 resume transmission Operating Your Radio WX H M L Button SUBMERSIBLE Standby Receive atit Weather WX Standby Mode To enter the WX Standby mode press and hold the WX H M L button All common operating functions of the radio will work the same in WX Standby mode as they do in the normal Marine Standby mode The radio will be monitoring for all alerts in the background when in the WX Standby mode WX Alert Standby Mode NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 29 of this manual When NOAA broadcasts a weather alert signal and your radio is in WX Alert Standby mode the following items will be displayed on the LCD display m The WX icon cloud sun icon will be displayed m The last used weather channel will be displayed m The bar graph will display received signal strength level m The WX Alert icon safety triangle will be displayed NOTE Only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels will be operating in any given location only in Receive Rx mode You will need to select the channel with the strongest signal in your location NOTE
32. ming 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 selected channel s and alerts Start from WX Alert Standby mode to begin WX Alert Setup programming Press and hold the Call Enter Setup button for two 2 seconds to enter the programming mode WX Alert On Off To Set WX Alert On or Off broadcast by the Coast Guard and will activate the corresponding NOAA weather 1 WX Alert mode is the first mode that begins WX alert channels in your radio Alert Setup programming i NOTE TEE S Show WX Mer icon and ONE QUBER Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 and you need to have the WX Alert turned On to receive NOAA weather alerts While in Marine Standby UR ei mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode To Set WX Auto Search SCAN On or Off WX Auto Search SCAN 1 Display will show WX Alert icon and SCAN ON or OFF is flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select SCAN ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save entry You have now ended the WX Alert Setup programming mode and will enter the WX Alert Standby mode NOTE When WX Auto Search SCAN is set to On weather channel scanning
33. mode your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone a silent vibration or both To set VibrAlert 1 The display will show either the Vibrate icon shake bars Call Tone icon bell shape or a combination VibrAlert icon 2 The present setting of either 01 02 or 03 will be flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select one of the following 01 VibrAlert On both shake bars and bell shape 02 Vibrate On shake bars only 03 Call Tone Only On bell shape only 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Call Tone Mode In Call Tone mode your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone a silent vibration or both 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 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 programming mode NOTE Call Tones are not usually used for Marine VHF communications We allow
34. ned 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 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 radio 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
35. no aa E a e A1 Customer Assistance isiiiisssslslss sessile Al Radio Controls and Indicators 0 00 cece eee ee A2 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen A3 Product Features ceu sou mee LX e een d cem x ena A3 Important Safety Information 0 ccc eee eee eee 2 Recommendations for Marine Communication 5 KO VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information 0 0 0 0 e eee 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 0 000 0c eee eee eee 8 Voice Calling eism bak wee sind See ball ace datio E e abel eae eats 10 Radiotelephone Calls 0 00 c cece eee 12 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 000022 e200 18 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert 2222000005 28 P Installation Included in this Package 0 00 cece eee eee eee ee 30 Antenna Wrist Strap and Belt Clip 0 06 31 Batteries and Charger 6 60 0 50sec e eee ene 32 ip Operating Your Radio Getting Started 145 e esce er E HAS P 36 Setup Mode Programming iiiiiiisssseess esee 4 Standby Receive and Transmit 2222 cece eee 47 Advanced Operation 0000 cece eee eens 51 Maintenance nou aad aw Matteo bee ede d 59 Troubleshooting ccc eee mmm RI 59 Specifications peenes ented nh emet ER LEE ete 60 amp Warranty and Trademar
36. not short circuit the battery pack m When replacing the battery dispose of the old battery properly The NiMH battery may explode if disposed of in a fire Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communications Commission rules and make it illegal to use fal English Recommendations for 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 5 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider installing a CobraMarine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power Visit www cobra com or your local 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 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 do not know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can
37. nt Only Canada Coast Guard Only 84 157 225 161 825 84 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 84A 157 225 157 225 84A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85 157 275 161 875 85 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85A 157 275 157 275 85A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 157 325 161 925 86 X Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86A 157 325 157 325 86A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 157 375 161 975 87 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 157 375 157 375 87 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87A 157 375 157 375 87A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 E 157 425 162 025 88 Public Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border 88 157 425 157 425 88 Commercial Intership only 88A 157 425 157 425 88A Commercial Intership only NOTE NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada plain numbered channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A and They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex between simplex and duplex operation Your radio automati
38. o listen to the traffic on that location Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Memory Location Scan channels or to change the scan direction To EXIT Memory Location Scan mode press the SCAN button again The SCAN and MEM icons will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition m 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 m If 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 m f 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 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 NiMH batteries run down quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries Will tran
39. out 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 three 3 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 procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby or Weather WX Standby modes Power Volume Squelch Controls Power On Off Control The 0On 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 m To increase the volume turn the On Off Volume control clockwise m To decrease the volume turn the On Off Volume control counterclockwise Spea
40. pulation This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure m FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields m American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz m American National Standards Institute 095 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave English Cl 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 and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting See page 31 in the antenna requirements section for further information DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio DO NOT transmit more than 50 of the time the
41. r short range communications You will conserve battery life and avoid overpowering nearby stations 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 The Call Enter Setup button has multiple functions It is generally used in the following ways m Press and release to transmit your unique Call Tone signal to another radio m Press and hold to enter any Setup menu m Functions as an ENTER button when making a selection in any Setup menu 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 value displa
42. 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 connect the transceiver directly to AC power It can be a fire hazard may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone speaker where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury 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 FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Introduction NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the antenna and batteries are properly installed AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C KEEP your radio at least 3 ft 0 9 m 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 an NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery pack m Use only the Cobra charger to recharge NiMH battery in the radio m Do
43. radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge T f your radio is returned for factory repair it will be returned to you with default settings restored If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance f62 English radio and also offer convenience to the end user Alkaline Battery Tray Alkaline Battery Tray A special alkaline battery tray P N CM 110 011 is available as an optional accessory to have as an emergency backup By using six 6 high quality AA alkaline batteries you can have a spare battery backup source for your radio NOTE Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable 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 button on the lapel speaker microphone allows you to answer any incoming call Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
44. rs are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16 Intership Safety Channel 6 Ship to ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft Coast Guard Liaison Channel 22A To talk to the Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard non emergency after making contact on Channel 16 Non Commercial Channels 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Working channels for small vessels Messages must be about needs of the vessel such as fishing reports berthing and rendezvous Use Channel 72 only for ship to ship messages Commercial Channels 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88A only for ship to ship messages English VHF Marine K Assi ar iaial eiaiaal ia VHF Marine Radio Protocols Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 TT 19 80 81 82 Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about operational handling movement and safety of ships Navigational Channels 13 67 Channels are availabl
45. services For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 713 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfoecobra com e mail For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2007 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Radio Controls Backlit LCD Screen Introduction Introduction Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Transmit and Receive Icons 2 m Low Medium High Power Icons sett Weather Icon eis Weather Alert Icon Belt Clip Engagement Speaker Microphone External Cover ON OFF Volume i Control Frequency Band Icon Antenna Backlit LCD Screen Channel Up Button Push to 9 Talk Button Channel Down Button Backlight Key Lock Button Power Level Weather Button Tri Watch 9 Button Speaker fag English VHF LOMEDHI Lil LIL a TRIUIICIA Squelch SCAN N ROG M
46. sh Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra si Operating Your Radio TRI WATCH Button U M A LK LI MEM n i AA Lt TRIU f2 English 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 37 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 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select the desired Tri Watch channel 3 Press and release TRI WATCH button or Call Enter Setup button to confirm entry 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining additional Tri Watch memory channel 5 After programming both Tri Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri Watch mode See page 53 for further details Using Tri Watch Tri W
47. smit at one 1 or three 3 watts but not at five 5 watts Batteries are low Selected channel is imited to one 1 watt Recharge or replace batteries Switch to another channel Will not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive only Switch to another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Re adjust volume and squelch No response to button press Button lock is On Press Backlight Key Lock button No answer to calls Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Switch to three 3 or five 5 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Specifications Number of Channels All U S Canadian International and NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 7 2 VDC Battery Life NiMH 11 hours 5 watts 5 TX 5 RX 90 Standby 18 5 hours 1 watt Alkaline 20 hours 5 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 mm x 62 mm x 36 mm not including antenna Radio Weight Receiver Frequency Range 0 Ibs 8 oz 228 g without batteries 156 050 to 163 275 MHz
48. t Operations 21 Port Operations Ship Movement 21A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 22 Port Operations Ship Movement 22A U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 23 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 23A Government Only 24 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 25 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 26 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 27 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 28 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 60 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 61 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement 61A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 62 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 62A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 O VHF Marine O VHF Marine e nanne s 2 nanne e VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number USA Int Canada Transmit Receive Channel Hes 63 156 175 160 775 63 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 63A e 156 175 156 175 63A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 64 156 225 160 825 64 Public Correspondence M
49. t know the assigned channel Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 or on Channel 9 Channel 9 is preferred for recreational vessel use You may also call on ship to ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship to ship channel Initial Calling on Channel 16 or 9 The use of Channel 16 is permitted for making initial contact hailing another vessel The limits on calling must be followed Be reminded Channel 16 s most important function is for Emergency Messages If for some reason Channel 16 is congested the use of Channel 9 especially in U S waters may be used as the initial contact hailing channel for non emergency communication Limits on Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time 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 Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send Station Identification Identify in English your station by your FCC call sign vessel name and the state registration number at both the beginning and at the end of the message English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Calling You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by Channel 16 is the dis
50. to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location 3 Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Channel Scan channels or to change the scan direction 4 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 f56 English Memory Location Scan Operating Your Radio Memory Location Scan Mode During Memory Location Scan mode the radio will rapidly scan through all pre assigned memory channels Whenever any activity is detected on a channel the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of Memory Location Scan mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for Memory Location Scan mode to function See page 37 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 54 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra f58 English To Enter Memory Location Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press the MEM ESC button 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 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you t
51. tress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communication The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for safety purposes for everyone on the water NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to help relieve congestion on Channel 16 The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marine information broadcasts or weather warnings on Channel 9 Boaters are still asked to keep watch on Channel 16 whenever the radio is turned on and not in use with another station To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender m Make sure the radio is On m Make sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16 Make sure Channel 16 is not in use m When the channel is open quiet press the Talk button and call a vessel Hold the radio or microphone several inches from your face and speak clearly and distinctly in a normal voice tone Say name or station being called THIS IS your vessel name or call sign m Once contact is made you must leave Channel 16 and go to another working channel See channel listing on pages 20 27 For Example The vessel Corsair is calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair Over Vagabond Please switch and answer on Channel 68 or any proper working channel Over Corsair Switching to Channel 68 O
52. ver fio English VHF Marine Radio Protocols m f the other does not respond wait two 2 minutes and repeat You are permitted to attempt contact three 3 times two 2 minutes apart If you still have not made contact wait 15 minutes before trying again m After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call sign or vessel name and the word out and return to Channel 16 NOTE For best sound quality at the station you are calling hold the microphone on the front of the radio at least 2 in 51 mm from your mouth and slightly off to one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice 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 finished and do not expect a reply Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Emergency Messages and C ocequ VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving for a fee between your radio and telephones on land sea and in the air See pages and w
53. waters large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel 14 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 15 Environmental Receive Only Used by class C EPIRB s 15 Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication 16 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 State Controlled U S A Only Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bii VHF Marine Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive Limits 18 156 900 161 500 18A 156 900 156 900 19 e 156 950 161 550 19A e 156 950 156 950 20 e 157 000 161 600 1 watt CAN 20A 157 000 157 000 21 157 050 161 650 21A 157 050 157 050 22 157 100 161 700 22A 157 100 157 100 23 157 150 161 750 23A 157 150 157 150 24 e 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 26 157 300 161 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 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 fl English O VHF Marine K af lala i VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Use 18 Port Operations Ship Movement 18A Commercial 19 Port Operations Ship Movement 19A Commercial 20 Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement 20A Por
54. will be illuminated by the backlight as long as any button is pressed and will remain On for 10 seconds 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 Channel Up Button Channel Down Button SCAN Button MEM ESC Button WX H M L Button 16 9 Button TRI WATCH Button 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 Channel Up Down Button 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 button 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 C
55. will start automatically and scan all available weather channels until the strongest channel is found This will happen under the following conditions m WX Alert is engaged m Radio is in VHF Standby m WX received signal level falls below a preset level m Radio is in Power Saver mode English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Check Channel Number lt HI sull Receive Rx Icon 5 Standby Receive ES TIT Transmit Tx Mode Transmit Tx mode gives you the ability to interact with safety services other vessels and shore stations When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to Observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits See pages 20 through 27 to help you select the proper channels 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 2 in 51 mm 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 Ta
56. yed 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Set Channel Map 4 English USA International Canada Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the USA Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table on pages 20 through 27 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 first mode that begins the Marine VHF Setup programming 2 U and C will display with the current setting the U icon is the default flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select the U or C icon 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode NOTE One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries VibrAlert Mode In VibrAlert
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