Cobra Electronics MR HH100 VP Portable Radio User Manual
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1. 157 325 161 925 86 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channel Use 86A i 157 325 157 325 86A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 o 157 375 161 975 87 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87A S 157 375 157 375 87A Public Correspondence Marine Operator weer wx x x x xr 88 Public Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 157 42 162 02 eS 75 miles of Canadian Border 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 receive All channels are pre programmed at the factory according to international on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the plain regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada numbered channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A and 04A They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex operation between simplex and duplex Your radio automatically 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 2t NOAA Weather Channels arn T9 OWN NOAA Weather Channels And Alert Included In This Package Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your VHF radio The You should find all of t2. Struck submerged object and flooding need pump and tow 4 Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign Four adults three children aboard no one injured 5 Say Estimate we will remain afloat one half hour MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are near State the nature of your distress Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB is 26 foot sloop with blue hull and tan deck house will be listening on Channel 16 This is Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB Over 8 State the kind of assistance needed It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you 9 Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent 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 14 THIS IS your vessel name or call sign OVER Release Talk button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at item 3 above English Nothing comes close to a Cobra Bi VHF Marin ar lala i eolalaa o a VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three 3 sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in
3. Lock Button Channels Your radio will receive and transmit VHF signals on the Channel indicated on the LCD You can change the Channel at any time using the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons To Change Channels 1 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button You are on Channel 88 pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 1 If you are on Channel 1 pressing the Channel Down button will advance to Channel 88 You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance The beep sound will occur only at the first press of the button and not during fast advance lf the radio is in the Key Lock mode the channel will not change and the three 3 beep error signal will sound Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at one half or two 2 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications to conserve battery life and to avoid overpowering nearby Stations with your signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at one half 4 watt To Toggle Between The High And Low Power Modes 1 Press the High Low Power Lock button The LCD will show which mode is in effect Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Getting Started And Backlight Monitor Button Key Lock Icon Backlight The LCD will be illuminated by the Back
4. 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 CT Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 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 productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside The U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A www cobra com English oe a Contro 1 indicato Wrist Strap Connector External Speaker he Microphone Jack Belt Clip On Off Power Volume Knob Antenna Backlit LCD cis Cobra Talk Button a rl lS Auc Pe an Battery Door Latch Battery Compartment High Low Power Lock Button Mode Button Backlight Monitor i 7 Button s Weather E 7 S UIC Button Instant Channel 16 Button Channel a Up Button J Channel o Down Button Charge Jack Speaker O vesreeseteeeeecesecteeceees eeen Microphone SPLASHPROOF English Backlit LCD Screen AME EARE Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Keystroke Tones Icon Receive or Transmit Signal Strength Icons Icon Button Lock Icon Weather Alert Icon U I C Active Channel
5. KEEP the radio at least as far from bystanders as from yourself DO NOT transmit more than 50 of the time the radio is in use DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere near blasting sites Or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision f2 English CAUTIONS Your radio is splashproof only when the 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 three 3 feet 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 Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC rules and make it illegal to use This radio is supplied with four 4 NiCD Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries m Use only the Cobra charger to recharge NiCD batteries in the radio m Do not short circuit the batteries m When replacing the batteries dispose of the old batteries properly NiCD batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire Nothing comes close to a Cobra 3 Recommendations For Introduction X E Recommendations For Marine Communication The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation an
6. S Cobra MARINE VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH100 VP Nothing comes close to a cobra English Printed in the Philippines Part No 480 110 P Revised 12 3 03 Our Thanks To You And olan ar ag Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service Introduction How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat It gives you 2 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 2 way communications the radio can provide quick access to receive all ten 10 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 p 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 assistance services For Assistance In The U S A Automated Help Desk English only
7. 0 0 ccc ea 36 Troubleshooting oc stavwesdee debs 40 dev eavadanvedaeedeaxe 36 Specifications S34 taan tienes ch ereit Beet ace eee ess 37 Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty 0 0 0 0 cc ccc cee eee 38 Customer Service Product Service scudenccss ncetdcnantaucu ied tasbeeeuecest 39 Order Form And Optional Accessories 0 0005 40 Nothing comes close to a Cobra 1 aci MDO Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information Before assembling and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning And Caution Statements To make the most of this radio it must be assembled and used properly Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling and using it Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual 1 WARNING statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment 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 ALWAYS hold the radio at least two 2 inches Five 5 cm away from you when you are transmitting NEVER allow the antenna to touch any part of your body when transmitting
8. Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories VHF Marine Radios Power Inverters English Order Form And Ole A A State Province Zip Country Type Visa O MasterCard O Discover Exp Date U S Cost Each Amount Qty Tax Table Wisconsin add 5 Indiana Ohio Michigan add 6 California add 7 25 Illinois add 8 75 Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For credit card orders complete and return this order form to fax number 773 622 2269 Or call 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday Make check or money order payable to Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA To order online please visit our website www cobra com
9. And Alert Weather Radio NOAA broadcasts Weather information as described in the NOAA Weather channels section on page 22 of this manual You can tune to these ten 10 channels at any time only in the Receive mode NOTE Only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels will be operating in any given location You will need to select the channel with the strongest Signal in your location Mode Button To Listen To The Weather Channels 1 From Standby mode press the Weather UIC button The radio will enter the Weather mode and the icon will show on the LCD 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to Weather Mode change the weather channels hold the button for fast advance 3 To exit the Weather mode and return to Standby mode press the Weather UIC button again Channel Up or Down Buttons CHANNEL f2 English Weather Alert NOAA also broadcasts special Weather Alerts to warn of severe weather These are preceded by a special signal that your radio can detect However you must set your radio to the weather channel that broadcasts a strong signal in the area where you are and you must activate the Weather Alert mode on your radio to benefit from this signal Mode Button To Activate Weather Alert 1 Press the Mode button until the Weather Alert icon flashes and the current On or Off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn Weather Alert mode On or Off 3 Al
10. Cobra 5 2 VHF Marine Radio VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages Power Try one half 12 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles lf there is no answer switch to a higher power This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you do not 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 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 ship name the state registration number or other official number at both the beginning and end of each message Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit
11. 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 one 1 year 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 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 consequentia
12. Map Icons Battery Power Icon BA oeeereereereersereeseeeeeeeeeee ennen D E D E ony Power Saver sqishesdneiundsieinewevesmaees la icon High Low Power Icons W T Channel eepeee 5 Icon Simplex Operation Channel Icon Numbers Product Features Dual Power Selectable to 500 mW or two 2 watts 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 Ten 10 NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all of the national weather channels 24 hours a day Emergency Weather Alert Can alert you with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby Splashproof Water resistant meets JIS4 Standards Channel Scan Lets you scan through all channels to find conversations in progress English Button Lock Prevents accidental changes to your settings when you Set this feature Instant Channel 16 Instant access to priority Channel 16 Power Saver Uses battery saver circuitry to extend the life of your batteries Keystroke Tones Can be turned On or Off Waterproof Pouch Makes the unit completely waterproof one 1 pouch per radio included Four 4 AAA Rechargeable NiCD Batteries Included Provides extended operating time compared to alkaline batteries with no memory effect one 1 set of batteries per radio included Wall Mount Charger I
13. Original packing material 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 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 radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing comes close to a Cobra Customer Service Order Form Name Address No P O Boxes City Telephone Credit Card Number Customer Signature Amount Shipping Handling 10 00 or less 3 00 10 01 25 00 5 50 25 01 50 00 7 50 50 01 90 00 10 50 90 01 130 00 13 50 130 01 200 00 16 50 200 01 plus 10 off purchase For AK HI and PR add additional 26 95 for FedEx Next Day or 10 95 for FedEx 2nd Day Excludes weekend and holiday shipments Please allow 2 3 weeks for delivery in the U S Prices subject to change without notice The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems
14. an Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 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 20A 63A 65A 66A 73 74 77 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 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 You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than one 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 10 Receive only channels for NOAA weather broadcasts You cannot transmit on them NOTE These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only Con
15. any buttons within ten 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning channels During Channel Scan while not receiving a transmission You Can Choose From The Following a Press the Talk button to communicate on the last memory location scanned and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change scan direction Keystroke Tones With Keystroke Tones turned On your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting Mode Button To Turn Keystroke Tones On Or Off When you turn On your radio for the first time keystroke tones will be On 1 Press the Mode button until the Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display The current On or Off Setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn keystroke tones On or Off 3 When your desired Keystroke Tone mode setting is displayed choose one 1 of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new Setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Talk button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode The setting you select will be saved when you turn your radio off and on again When keystroke tones are On the Keystroke Tone icon will be displayed Nothing comes close to a Cobra 35 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
16. facing up Slip radio face up into opening under Velcro flap at the bottom of the waterproof pouch 2 Turn pouch and radio over so that the CobraMarine logo is facing down 3 Roll bottom of pouch between Velcro pieces towards upper piece of Velcro 4 Secure bottom piece of Velcro to upper piece of Velcro English Remove Battery Cover Installation Batteries And Charger Jack Your radio includes four 4 rechargeable NiCD Nickel Cadmium Batteries part No NiCB and a wall mount charger part No WWC in the package Your wall charger is capable of recharging one 1 radio with batteries installed in battery compartment You should fully charge the included rechargeable NiCD batteries before using your radio for the first time Remove Belt Clip Installing The Batteries To Install Or Replace Batteries 1 Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip down 2 Pull down on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover 3 Insert the rechargeable NiCD batteries part No NiCB according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip oD NOTE Your radio can also be operated with four 4 Standard AAA alkaline batteries Always use high quality alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings NOTE Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional accessories 1 WARNING Only the rechargeable NiC
17. m False distress or emergency messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane words or meaning m 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 m When you are on land fe English p VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Calling To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender m Make sure your radio is On m Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to relieve congestion on Channel 16 m When the channel is quiet press the Talk button and call the ship you wish to call Hold the microphone a few inches from your face and speak directly into it in a normal tone of voice clearly and distinctly Say name of station being called THIS IS your vessel s name or call sign m Once contact is made on the calling channel you must switch to a proper working channel See the channel listing on page 12 through 13 For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair Vagabond Corsair this is Vagabond Reply 72 or any proper working channel Corsair 72 or Roger m After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call
18. situation beyond your control The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event do 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 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 give you a tow f8 English Emergency Messages pem VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure it tay When using an international emergency signal the approp
19. the channel to which you are tuned English 3 Operating Your Radio Check Channel Number Low Power Mode LO 2 Inches 5 cm From Mouth Transmit Icon Transmit Transmit 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 12 through 21 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 two 2 inches five 5 cm 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 the Transmit or the Receive mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released When the last segment disappears from the Battery Power icon the battery outline of the icon will start to blink to indicate very little power is left The radio will still transmit until the battery voltage drops below the minimum required to operate the radio Nothing comes close to a Cobra 31 Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
20. 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 f the radio is exposed to salt water wipe with a soft moist cloth at least once a day to prevent build up 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 compartment and store them in a separate package This is especially so if you are using alkaline batteries Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause s Solution s No display on LCD Batteries are exhausted Replace or recharge batteries when radio is turned On Batteries not installed Remove batteries and properly reinstall according to polarity markings NiCD batteries run Batteries are at the Replace with new batteries down quickly end of their life Will transmit at Batteries are low Replace or recharge batteries one half 4 watt but not at two 2 watts Selected channel is switch to limited to one 1 watt another channel Selected channel is switch to limited to receive only another channel Will not transmit No sound from speaker Volume level is too low Re adjust volume No response to Button Lock is On Press and hold button press Hi Lo Power Lock button No answer to calls Out of range of switch to two 2 watts other station or move closer Signal is blocked Move until
21. 62 400 162 475 162 425 162 450 1 62 500 Wall Mount Charger 162 525 161 650 161 775 163 275 Rechargeable NiCD Batteries O co N OD oO A OJN 22 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 23 t Clip Spkr Mic Installation Wrist Strap Belt Clip Spkr Mic Jack And Waterproof Pouch The radio is shipped with a Wrist Strap Belt Clip and Waterproof Pouch in the package The Speaker Microphone Jack can be used with additional accessories Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional accessories Wrist Strap Wrist Strap Your radio comes with the Wrist Strap already attached It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it Belt Clip Belt Clip Use the Belt Clip to carry your radio around with you Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer External Speaker Microphone Jack Your radio can be fitted with an optional External Speaker Microphone not included freeing your hands for other tasks Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional accessories Speaker Microphone Tab To Attach The External Speaker Microphone 1 Open the speaker microphone tab on top of the radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker microphone jack Waterproof Pouch Use the included Waterproof Pouch to not only keep your radio dry but also dust and dirt free Waterproof Pouch To Enclose The Radio In The Waterproof Pouch 1 With the CobraMarine logo
22. D batteries part No NiCB can be recharged Nothing comes close to a Cobra 25 Operating Your Radio Charge Tab Fully Charged FFA English Charging The Batteries To Recharge The Rechargeable NiCD Battery Pack In Radio 1 Insert NiCD batteries part No NiCB in the battery compartment See page 25 for installing batteries Open the charge tab on the side of the unit 3 4 Insert the plug into the charge jack Plug power supply in to an electrical outlet A full charge will take approximately 15 hours You can leave the unit in trickle charge indefinitely NOTE Your radio can also be operated with four 4 Standard AAA alkaline batteries ao WARNING Only the rechargeable NiCD batteries part No NiCB can be recharged Maintaining The Battery Charge As you use your radio the battery power icon will Show the battery power remaining When the icon Shows only one or no segment it is time to change the batteries On Off Power Volume Knob On Off Power Volume Knob Operating Your Radio Getting Started Refer to the foldout on the front cover 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 buttons on the transceiver or on the microphone Press means a momentary press then release press and hold means to hold the button down Whenever you press any button except the T
23. alk 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 five 5 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 Power On Off The On Off Power Volume knob on the top of the radio is held in the Off position by a click stop To Turn Your Radio On 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise until you hear and feel a click When the radio is powered On a brief tone will sound the display backlight will turn On and the display will Show all icons for two 2 seconds All buttons will be inoperative during these two 2 seconds After two 2 seconds the radio will return to the Settings in effect when it was last powered Off the LCD will show the appropriate icons and all controls will be Operative The radio will then be in Standby mode When first turned on or after memory loss the following defaults will be set m Channel 1A m Transmit power high m Frequency channel map set to U S A m Battery indicator set To Turn Your Radio Off 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob all the way counter clockwise until you hear and feel a click Nothing comes close to a Cobra Power Saver Icon SAVE Weather UIC But
24. d operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages If the two 2 watt maximum output of your radio isn t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider purchasing a CobraMarine hand held radio with up to five 5 watts of output power or installing a Cobra fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power Visit www cobra com or your local dealer for model availability If you will be going 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 don t know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if youre using a Cellular telephone However cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage is unavailable to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC LICENSING INFORMATION CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC Federal Communication Commission requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service The
25. ert icon will continue to be displayed when weather alert is On a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Talk button to enter the new settings and return to Standby mode Weather Alert Signal In the event of a major storm or other weather condition requiring vessels at sea or on other bodies of water to be notified NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a Weather Alert condition When the Weather Alert signal is sent on the weather channel you last used your radio will switch from Standby mode to that weather channel You will not hear the tone signal but you will hear the weather alert message The Weather Alert icon can be turned On or Off by pressing the Mode button Nothing comes close to a Cobra 33 Scan icon Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Channel 16 This function gives you quick access to the calling Channel 16 from any operational mode To Switch To Channel 16 Channel 16 1 Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16 To exit the Channel 16 mode and return to whatever status existed before entering this mode press the Channel 16 button a second time While at Channel 16 in the Channel 16 mode you can also press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to change channels In that event another press of the Channel 16 button will switch your radio to Cha
26. h Nothing comes close to a Cobra VHF Marine i 4 A e ar taiais VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive 78 oe 456 925 161 525 78 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 78A e e 156 925 156 925 78A Non Commercial Recreational 19 156 975 161 575 79 Port Operations Ship Movement 79A 156 975 156 975 79A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 80 e 457 025 161 625 80 Port Operations Ship Movement 80A e 157 025 157 025 80A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 81 e 457 075 161 675 81 Port Operations Ship Movement 81A s 157 075 157 075 81A U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations 82 oe 157425 161 725 82 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement 82A 457425 157125 82A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 83 oe o 157475 161 775 83 Canada Coast Guard Only 83A 157475 1574175 83A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 84 e 157 225 161 825 84 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 84A 157 225 157 225 84A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 89 157 275 161 875 85 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85A 157 275 157 275 85A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 e
27. he following items in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA provides continuous package with your CobraMarine VHF radio around the clock broadcasts of the latest weather information Taped weather messages run every four 4 to six 6 minutes and are revised every two 2 or three 3 hours or as needed The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on Channel 16 Smart boaters keep an eye on safety and an ear to the VHF radio and never let the weather catch them unaware Waterproof Pouch NOAA Emergency Weather Alert In the event of a major storm or other weather condition requiring vessels at sea or on other bodies of water to be notified NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a weather alert condition When the weather alert signal is sent on the weather channel you last used your radio will switch from Standby mode to that weather channel You will not hear the tone signal but you will hear the weather alert message The Weather Alert icon can be turned On or Off by pressing the Mode button Test To test this system NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime between 11 a m and 1 p m in each local time zone Any receiver that can detect the weather alert tone may use this feature to verify that this feature is functioning properly Weather Frequency Channel RX Frequency MHz 1 162 550 1
28. l 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 English Q D Customer Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your 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 mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the Original receipt it cannot be returned Send the entire product 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 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the
29. light whenever the Backlight Monitor button is pressed It will remain On for 10 seconds If a button on the front panel is pressed while the Backlight is On it will remain On for ten 10 seconds after that button is pressed Key Lock To prevent accidental changes to your settings you can Lock m Channel Up Button m Channel Down Button m High Low Power Feature m Mode Button m Weather UIC Button To Lock Or Unlock The Buttons 1 Press and hold the Hi Lo Power Lock button for three 3 seconds The 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 Monitor button and the Talk button are active you can receive or transmit a message with key lock On but you cannot change the channel Standby Receive And Transmit Standby And Receive Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On From this mode you can change your settings using the buttons on the front of the radio and switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button Signals will be Received on the selected channel s and alerts broadcast by the Coast Guard and NOAA will activate the corresponding routines in your radio NOTE Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 and you need to have weather alert turned On to receive NOAA alerts While in Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on
30. ncluded Let s you charge the batteries right in the radio one 1 charger per radio included ae Introduction 2 amp 42 Introduction Our Thanks To YOU sd oxen ce we des eek ceveeue candid eves neds Al Customer Assistance 0 0c eee eee eens Al Controls And Indicators 00 cee eee eee A2 Backlit LCD Screen and Product Features A3 Important Safety Information 0 0 0 cece ee eee ee 2 Recommendations For Marine Communication 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information 0 0 anaana 4 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 0 0 0 cece eee eae 6 Voice Calling amp sacnnecvesace oes sae tauve seed oe eh sae es ers 1 Radiotelephone Calls nonna nunana 8 Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure 8 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 000 eee eee 12 NOAA Weather Channels And Alert 0 000e 22 Installation Included In This Package ccc cece cece eee eneeees 23 Wrist Strap Belt Clip Spkr Mic Jack And Waterproof Pouch 24 Batteries And Charger Jack 0 0 ce cee eee 25 Operating Your Radio Getting Started uun seu petiene ets eye eveweciencas Baud 21 Standby Receive And Transmit 0 0 0 0 0c cece eae 30 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio And Alert 32 Advanced Operation 0 0 ccc cee ees 34 Maintenance
31. nnel 16 and the sequence will start over at step 1 If you press the Channel Up or Channel Down button when Key Lock mode is On you will get a three 3 beep error message and your radio will not change mode Channel Scan During Channel Scan the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel Whenever any activity is detected the radio will stop the scan for ten 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Scan mode Mode Button To Enter Channel Scan 1 Press the Mode button until the Scan icon flashes on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels 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 NOTE Channel Up or Down Buttons The radio s operation will be suspended indefinitely until the Channel Up or Channel Down button is pressed while the Scan icon is flashing To Exit Channel Scan 1 From Scan mode press the Talk button This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned channel During Channel Scan while receiving an incoming transmission You Can Choose From The Following a Press the Talk button to remain on that channel and end scanning This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels If you do not press
32. ons Ship Movement Port Operations Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Port Operations Ship Movement U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Government Only Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator xm x x xr xr Sr Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Nothing comes close to a Cobra VHF Marine O VHF Marine nanne A elalaast a AD arclalats VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Number USA In li Canada Transmit Receive Limits Chane ee 63 ef 156 175 160 775 63 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 63A e 156475 156 175 63A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 64 156 225 160 825 64 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 64A e e 156 225 156 225 64A U S G
33. overnment Only Canada Commercial Fishing 65 e 156 275 160 875 65 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 65A e ee 156 275 156 275 65A Port Operations 66 e 156 325 160 925 66 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 66A e o e 156 325 156 325 1 Watt CAN 66A Port Operations 67 U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge communications in lower a ERE Eee ee aaa Mississippi River Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing S amp R 68 e pe oe 156 425 156 425 68 Non Commercial Recreational 69 U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada Commercial Fishing Only o2 EE OAE ee International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 70 e ee RX only 156 525 70 Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 71 U S and Canada Non Commercial Recreational k EERE W ba International Port Operations Ship Movement 72 o 156 625 156 625 12 Non Commercial Intership Only 73 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only es EERE CODA o International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 74 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only i EER DA TO E International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 77 m 156 875 156 875 1 Watt CAN T1 Port Operations Intership only Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Englis
34. radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U S A International or Canadian regulations It features instant 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 key Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S A waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon and which is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license fal English VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov forms 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 regist
35. riate signal is to be spoken three 3 times prior to the message If You Hear A Distress Call 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 the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not 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 assistance you may be in a position to relay the message Nothing comes close to a Cobra 3 Emergency Messages AD ANg L erocedat Emergency Messages A ANg L 5 roOceqdL Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 2 3 Make sure your radio is On select VHF Channel 16 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE 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 For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB three 3 times Mayday Corsair or Illinois 1234 AB Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic distance five 5 miles
36. ry e g Illinois 1234 AB be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel Canadian Ship Station License This portable VHF radiotelephone is suitable ONLY for voluntary carriage onboard Canadian ships NOT subject to the Ship Station Radio Regulations 1999 You may need a license if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters Please contact the nearest field office or write Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A OC8 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 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 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is Subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules Nothing comes close to a
37. selected areas 12 e 12 Port Operations VTS in selected areas s e Fs 150550 1 Wa Shand ot O ERN 14 e RENE Cir 14 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 15 Rx Only 156 750 15 Environmental Receive Only Used by class C EPIRB s 15 e 456 750 156 750 1 Watt CAN and INT 15 Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication 16 156800 156 800 16 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 e e e 156 850 156 850 1 Watt CAN 17 State Controlled U S A Only Channel Channel Map Frequency English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 15 VHF Marine VHF Marine VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number 18 18A 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 61A 62 62A English Channel Map USA Power Limits Frequency Int Canada Transmit Receive T 188900 161 500 i fe 6000 seso iaa a sesso etso f fe 56080 156 080 ioa e e row 6 eco twat n sono 157000 aA a e iroso enso fe sro 157080 zr ce rm amo z o f e 5 srao aA e e iras ezo O w ro an o e iran erso e e 57250 eso 5 e e iran eso x e e 57380 enso z CERNE ZIE 3 e e 156005 160825 ce 6075 160875 o f e 150s seors ii e ens oras O e 05 seas a Channel Use Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operati
38. sign or vessel name and switch 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 two 2 inches five 5 cm from your mouth and slightly off to one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice Nothing comes close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made for a fee between your VHF radio and telephones on land sea and in the air see pages 12 through 21 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 Those services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow CAUTION 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 who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a
39. sult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them Nothing comes close to a Cobra 13 VHF Marine C VHF Marine A A gt ar taiale VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Number USA In li Canada Transmit Receive Chanel see 01 156 050 160 650 01 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 01A e 456 050 156 050 01A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 156 100 160 700 02 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 e 456 150 160 750 03 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03A 456 150 156 150 03A Government Only 04 456 200 160 800 04 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 04A 156 200 156 200 04A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 05 156 250 160 850 05 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 05A s 156250 156 250 _ 05A Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 456 300 156 300 06 Intership Safety 07 156 350 160 950 07 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 07A e 156 350 156 350 07A Commercial 08 i 156400 156 400 08 Commercial Intership Only 09 e 456 450 156 450 09 Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational 10 156 500 156 500 10 Commercial 11 s Se 11 Commercial VTS in
40. 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 boaters 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 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 fi2l English D VHF Marine_ Ae AAEE
41. ton English Volume The On Off Power Volume knob also controls the speaker Volume The Volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker and does not affect the Volume of your outgoing messages which is controlled by the circuitry of your radio To Increase The Volume 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise To Decrease The Volume 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob counter clockwise Power Saver Your radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions within ten 10 seconds the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and the Save icon will flash in the LCD This will not affect the radio s ability to receive incoming transmissions U S A International Canada Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps 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 information on pages 14 to 21 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It 1 From Standby mode press and hold the Weather UIC button for three 3 seconds The U I or C icon will blink on the LCD Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map s Low Power Mode l LO High Power Mode High Low Power
42. you have by terrain a line of sight to the other station English 3 Operating Your Radio Specifications Frequency Range TX Frequency Range RX Number of Channels Channel Spacing Modulation Input Voltage Battery Life 5 TX 5 RX 90 Stand by Current Drain Stand by Receive Transmit Temperature Range Radio Dimensions W x D x H Radio Weight Receiver Frequency Range Receiver Type Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 12 dB Sinad Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation and Rejection Spurious and Image Rejection AF Output Transmitter Frequency Range TX RF Output Power Spurious Emissions Microphone Type External Microphone Impedance Frequency Stability FM Hum and Noise 156 025 to 157 425 MHz 156 050 to 163 275 MHz All U S Canadian and International 10 NOAA Weather Channels 25 kHz 16 KOFS3E 6 VDC Alkaline Batteries 20 Hours 2 Watts 24 hours Watt 10 mA 35 mA 700 mA High power 200 mA Low 20 C to 60 C 2 13 x 1 2 x 8 77 including antenna 4 1 mm x 0 5 mm x 22 8 mm 4 oz without batteries 0 1 kg 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Double Conversion Super Heterodyne 0 35 uV 0 30 uV 50 dB 60 dB 50 dB 250 mW 8 Ohms 156 025 to 157 425 MHz Watt and 2 Watts 60 dB High 55 dB Low Condenser 1000 Ohms 10 ppm 45 dB Nothing comes close to a Cobra Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra
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