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Manuale Inglese Cobra Marine MR HH500 FLT BT EU

1. 2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Pairing Blutooth Raleing Operating Your Radio Call Tone Alert Call Tone Select English Call Tone Alert If Call Tone Alert is set to On the radio will ring with one of your Cobra selected tones when you receive a call on your mobile phone If Call Tone Alert is set to Off the radio will ring with the mobile phone s default ring tone To Set Call Tone On or Off 1 The display will show BT CALL TONE the Call Tone icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel UP Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming Call Tone Select Ring Tones This setting controls what ring tones are used to alert for incoming calls on your mobile phone Ten different ring tones are available from which to choose To Set Call Tone 1 The display will show BT CALL TONE SELECT and the current Call Tone number 01 through 10 flashing 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select a different Call Tone An example of each call tone will sound for 1 5 seconds 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming Operating Your Radio Bluetooth Radio On Bluetooth Radio Off Bluetooth Radio On Off This setting allows you to turn On and Of
2. 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 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 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 m
3. use this unit as a speakerphone or hands free device Turning on VOX allows you to use the radio without pressing the PTT Push to Talk button The radio will still need to be operated in a face held position with the microphone close to the mouth This radio uses a noise canceling microphone and it will not operate well from the belt clip or another hands free position English Mobile Phone Operation ith B oe i41 Operating Your Radio m Please make sure to note your VOX setting If VOX is set to On then the receiving caller might hear conversation and noise in your background This setting is retained in memory If switched On then it will be On the next time the radio is switched On and connected m Can use my mobile phone for emergency use No Cobra does not endorse cellular telephones as a substitute for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a distress call on your cellular telephone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water If you do not know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using your cellular telephone However cellular telephones can have a place onboard where cellular coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended use Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra nce
4. 157 000 157 000 1 watt CAN 1 vatio Canad Commercial Comerciales Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Canad guardia costera solamente Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 Enlace entre las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses y difusi n de informaci n sobre seguridad mar tima anunciada por el canal 16 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 21 157 050 161 650 21A 157 050 157 050 21B RX only 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 22A E 157 100 157 100 23 157 150 161 750 23A e 157 150 157 150 23B RxOnly 161 750 Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas English Coast Guard Only
5. 2 Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing 3 Pull battery pack out of the radio housing NOTE The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio Insert the 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 A NOTICE Lithium ion LION batteries are toxic Please dispose of properly Some marine suppliers and electronics retailers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal Alkaline Batteries The alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or Emergency power source should the battery pack run low on power and need to be recharged The radio will transmit at full power when using five 5 new AA alkaline batteries WARNING Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries They are not made to be recharged and should be disposed of in a proper manner Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation Fully Charged Operating Your Radio Maintaining the Battery Charge Getting Started 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 HH500 Radio NOTE Radio will continue to receive signals when blinking but
6. informes de pesca atraques y agrupamientos Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Comerciales Canales 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcaci n Use los canales 8 67 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marin ee Channel Assignments English VHF Marin Sea Tow ARC Automated Radio Check Channels 24 25 26 27 28 Tune your radio to the proper channel for your community Conduct a radio check as you normally would Upon releasing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting you hear how you sound Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 84 85 86 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 1 5 12 14 20A 63A7 65A 66 73 74 75 76 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
7. 9 Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Tri Watch Use to monitor three 3 channels at once Channel 16 and two 2 programmable channels Floating This radio will float if dropped overboard It has an orange stripe so it s easy to retrieve Must use included battery to float 120V 12V Charger Included Use to charge battery pack at home in a car or in a boat Introduction ar Product Features continued MicroBlue Bluetooth Wireless Technology in a unique noise canceling design Widely compatible for all mobile phones with Bluetooth wireless technology Rewind Say Again Replays missed VHF calls Locking Desktop Charger Holds the radio or battery in place while charging Vertical or horizontal mounting Call Tones Selectable 10 selectable call tones 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 English LAm ois Introduction Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals Easy Redial Operation Redial of last phone number dialed Voice Dialing Supports standard mobile phone voice dialing when paired to a compatible mobile phone Noise Canceling Microphone Reduces effect of environmental noise when speaking
8. 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 BURP The Cobra exclusive BURP feature expels water from the speaker grill if the unit is dropped in the water or is subjected to extreme rain and weather Left blank intentionally for your notes Introduction D x Introduction Our Thanks tO YOU ioc da OR I red A1 Customer Assistance A1 Radio Controls and Indicators A2 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display 6 A3 Product Features ci p pte three DOR A3 Important Safety Information 2 General Precautions 3 Recommendations for Marine Communication 4 FCG Licensing Informatloll uer eer es pate RET ees 5 Installation Included in this Package 7 Install Remove Antenna 8 Wrist Strap and Belt Clip ari ccc cc cece cette II 9 Batteries and 10 Operating Your Radio Getting Started cene Een Do ddp emet Rede 13 Setup Mode Programming 17 B
9. Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Channel Number N mero de canal Channel Map Mapa de canales USA EE UU Int l nternac Canada Transmit Canada Transm 157 200 Frequency Frecuencia Receive Recepci n 161 800 Power Limits Limites de potencia Channel Use English Sea Tow ARC Automated Radio Check Uso de canales Espa ol RMCAR Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio Sea Tow ARC Automated Radio Check RMCAR Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio 25 157 250 161 850 25B RX only 161 850 26 e 157 300 161 900 Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB service by MCTS Canada Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canada 157 350 157 400 161 950 162 000 Sea Tow ARC Automated Radio Check RMCAR Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio RX only 162 000 Sea Tow ARC Automated Radio Check Sea Tow ARC Automated Radio Check RMCAR Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio RMCAR Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio 156 025 160 625 Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB service by MCTS Canada Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canada 156 075 160 675 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia publica operador maritim
10. and Burp Feature English Burp Feature Cobra s Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill This is especially useful if the radio is dropped overboard or during extreme foul weather conditions In these conditions water can become trapped in the speaker grill and muffle the audio To Activate Burp 1 Press and release the 16 9 and SCAN keys at the same time 2 The Burp tone s at maximum level will sound from the internal speaker for eight seconds 3 During this time the matrix will display BURP 4 Hold the radio with the speaker grill down to help the water drain out 5 After an 8 second interval the radio will return to standby Floating Radio This radio is designed to float if dropped overboard The orange center makes it visible and easy to retrieve This rugged radio is also designed to meet JIS7 IPX7 specifications This means it s designed to operate properly after being submerged in one meter deep water for 30 minutes NOTE Do not leave the radio floating in water permanently This could cause premature corrosion of the battery contacts and other damage The radio is only designed to float with its included Lithium ion battery Using other approved batteries might cause the radio to sink This includes the optional AA battery tray depending on the weight of the AA batteries used Maintena e 0 10 gt Operating Your Radio Main
11. 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 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 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 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 a
12. cannot transmit NOTICE Use only the drop in charger provided by Cobra Do not use the charger with alkaline batteries only the LION battery pack is rechargeable Spent alkaline batteries must be discarded and replaced It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh high quality AA alkaline batteries with your radio Should the rechargeable battery pack become discharged and no electrical power Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio Throughout this manual you will be instructed to Press or to Press and Hold various buttons except Push to Talk on the radio Press means a momentary press of approximately one 1 second Press and Hold means to hold the button down for approximately two 2 seconds Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio a brief tone beep if key tones are selected On 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 source is available you can insert the included alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio Common Radio
13. 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 NOTE A few channels are Receive only and will not transmit in these channels 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 Marine Standby Mode 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 During setup programming the matrix display will show text describing the programming action you are now performing 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 mod
14. 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 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 at http www cps ecp ca 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 and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standards 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 fe English Installation Included
15. movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad pesca comercial Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 65 156 275 160 875 65A o 156 275 156 275 66 o 156 325 160 925 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marin Power Limits Limites de potencia Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive EE UU Canada Transm Recepci n Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol 66A 156 325 156 325 156 375 156 375 156 425 156 425 Port Operations U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge communications in lower Mississippi River Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing S amp R Operaciones portuarias EE UU comercial Usado para comunicaciones de puente de mando a puente de mando en la parte baja del R o Misisip entre embarcaciones solamente Canad pesca comercial transmisi n y recepci n 156 475 156 475 Non Commercial Rec
16. 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 m Channel Up Button m Channel Down Button m SCAN Button m MEM ESC Button m WX H M L Button m 16 9 Button m TRI WATCH Button m 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 Channel Up Down Buttons Your radio will Receive Rx and Transmit Tx VHF signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up Down buttons To Change Channels Press the Channel Up Down button If you are on Channel 88 pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 01 If you are on Channel 01 pressing the Channel Down button will advance to Channel 88 You can press and hold the Channel Up Down button for fast advance The beep sound will occur only at t
17. to your Bluetooth compatible mobile phone can answer incoming calls received on your mobile phone It can act as the speaker and microphone while your mobile phone stays safe and dry It will also improve audio quality on both ends of the conversation To Answer and End an Incoming Call 1 The speaker will ring The matrix will display Bluetooth Button ANSWER NU T 2 Press and release the Bluetooth button on the front panel After the call is answered the matrix will display IN CALL 3 Begin conversation with the caller by a pressing the PTT Push to Talk key and speaking into the small microphone above the LCD This is very similar to a standard radio operation and it completely eliminates all background noise when you are not speaking Connecting a Voice Dial Call 6 NOTE To enable hands free conversation or VOX mode mmm pressing in the PTT key not required use the mod Channel Up and Channel Down keys anytime when LE LLL in Bluetooth mode The VOX icon will turn on when VOX mode is enabled The Bluetooth VOX setting does NOT reset to Off after a power cycle unlike the normal VOX associated with VHF mode 4 To end a call press and release the Bluetooth button The radio will then return to previous Standby mode and resume normal operation English Initiating a Call Initiate a Phone Call There are several ways to initiate a call The
18. 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 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio NOAA provides continuous 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 radio and never let the weather catch them unaware 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 mode on your radio is On this signal will produce a loud tone from the speaker in the radio and will automatically switch to the alerting weather channel so the alert broadcast can be heard NOAA Test Alert System 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 service to verify that this system is functioning properly No
19. 1A 5 12 14 20A 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de reas portuarias esclusas o canales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones Navegaci n Canales 13 67 Estos canales est n disponibles para todas las embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la navegaci n incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otras embarcaciones Estos tambi n son los principales canales activos para la mayor a de las esclusas y puentes levadizos Usted deber transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como m ximo Control mar timo Canal 17 Para comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con regulaci n y control asistencia o actividades de navegaci n Llamadas selectivas digitales Canal 70 Este canal est reservado para solicitudes de auxilio seguridad y llamadas de car cter general que usen solamente t cnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales Las comunicaciones verbales est n prohibidas el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal Meteorolog a Canales Wx 1 a 10 Canales de recepci n nicamente para difusi n de informaci n meteorol gica NOAA y canadiense Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales NOTA El uso
20. 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 Channel Assignments English 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 Canadian Coast Guard non emergency after making contact on Channel 16 Non Commercial Channels 67 68 69 71 72 78A 79 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 Marin Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Ex
21. 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 5 30 p m Central Time 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 2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Introduction Radio Controls ar Belt Clip Antenna O O Battery Battery Door s Screens External Cover O ON OFF Volume Control Push to 1 Talk Button Channel Down Bluetooth Button S cobra Microphone FOG Backlight Di Int Es Ilo 0 8 Channel e a aa Y anne Key Lock an ILE il T Up Button Button Rewind Say Again E Button Bluetooth 9 Button dem Instant Call Enter 9 Y SA Ln Channel Enar M 16 9 Button NOM O Memory Escape Button Tri Watch O Button 7 Power SCAN Button O Speaker English VHF Microphone Backlit LCD Introduction Backl
22. Functions The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby or Weather WX Standby modes English On Off Volume Control Clockwise On Off Volume Control Counterclockwise Power Volume Control Power On Off Control The On Off Volume control is located at the upper right side of the radio Turning the On Off Volume control past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off Volume Control Volume is controlled by turning the On Off Volume control m To increase the volume turn the On Off Volume control clockwise m To decrease the volume turn the On Off Volume control counterclockwise Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Talk Button Backlight Key Lock Button Key Locked Buttons English Radio Speaker and Microphone The internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons An optional Speaker Microphone port is located at the top of the radio between the antenna and the Power Volume control Unthread the Speaker Microphone port cover to access and install an optional Cobra speaker or microphone into this port Talk Button Press and hold the Talk button to transmit messages Release the Talk button to stop transmitting Backlight Key Lock Button To Display the Backlight Momentarily Press
23. It is only compatible with other Cobra VHF radios 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 flashing and the matrix will display ROGER BEEP ON or OFF 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF ROG will be displayed when On 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming Key Tone Mode In Key Tone mode an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed or you change a setting To Set Key Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Key Tone icon flashing and matrix will display KEY TONE ON or OFF 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry Rewind Enable Disable If Rewind is enabled the last 20 seconds of incoming audio is recorded and you can play back missed VHF calls by pressing the Rewind button 1 Display will show the Rewind icon flashing and the matrix will display REWIND ENABLE or DISABLE 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ENABLE or DISABLE 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 FINIS Mode Pairing Bluetooth Pairing 4 You will then see a confirmation of successful pairing or a notice to try again if pairing did n
24. Locations 1 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds The memory location number will be displayed on the matrix and the MEM icon will be turned On 2 Use the Channel Up Down button to advance to the memory location you want to erase 3 Press the MEM ESC button to select the memory location 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 T Press and release the MEM ESC button again to return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Operating Your Radio Channel Up Down Buttons y English Channel Scan Mode During Channel Scan mode the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through all the channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for Channel Scan mode to function See page 18 for Squelch procedure To Enter Channel Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press the SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map CHANNEL SCAN will display on the matrix Asignal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that
25. 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 10 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 English Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Remolque Marino CAR Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio Canales 24 25 26 27 28 Sintonice su radio en el canal apropiado para su comunidad Realice un chequeo de la radio como lo hace normalmente Al soltar el micr fono el sistema repetir su transmisi n dej o r como suena Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Canales 84 85 86 87 87A 88 Para llamadas a operadores mar timos en estaciones costeras p blicas Usted puede realizar y recibir llamadas telef nicas a trav s de estas estaciones Operaciones portuarias Canales
26. a E 2 p gt EX b en o z S a E ic 5 E g a Sc obra Owner s Manual VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH500 FLT BT Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English English Our Thanks to You and ME 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 assistance services For
27. adcast on Channel 16 You must have the WX Alert turned On to receive NOAA weather alerts While in Marine Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Standby Receive A Operating Your Radio Check Channel Number English 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 Appendix 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 Battery Power icon is held at the level it was at during receive NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps and cease
28. ansmission The radio returns to Marine mode English Using Rewind Say Again to Record VOICE Audio Transmission NOTE If the record memory is locked rewind icon flashing press and hold the REW button to unlock 1 Press and hold SCAN button for two 2 seconds to enter Record mode The matrix will display MIC RECORDER 2 Press and hold PTT button to begin recording from radio microphone The transmitter will turn off The matrix will display MIC RECORDER ON and the seconds remaining will be shown in the lower right corner If PTT button is released recording stops While recording a 20 second countdown begins on display When 20 second countdown time has ended recording stops and two 2 beep tones will be heard 3 Press and hold SCAN button again for two 2 seconds or press MEM ESC button to cancel recording and return to last operation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Mobile Phone Operation Mobile Phone Operation ith B atooth Operating Your Radio Mobile Phone Operation with Bluetooth NOTE Please refer to the Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming section on page 22 for instructions on how to pair your mobile phone with this device change ring tones etc The following section covers how to complete a phone call and other basic operations Answer Incoming Phone Calls This handheld radio once properly paired and connected
29. cial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial 157 075 161 675 Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial 157 075 157 075 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 157 125 161 725 U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente operaciones de protecci n medioambiental 157 125 157 175 157 125 161 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 157 175 157 175 U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canada guardia costera solamente Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones RX only 161 775 Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Canada guardia costera solamente Canada guardia costera solamente 157 225 161 825 Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas 157 275 157 325 161 875 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo P
30. culty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can 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 fa English Introduction Sea Tow Automated Radio Check ARC System Please try the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service Areas where the safety check service is available include the East Coast Gulf of Mexico and Southern California as well as in select inland regions The first and only boating safety program of its kind the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service is fully automated and allows 24 hour a day automatic responses to radio check calls Conducting a radio check through the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service couldn t be simpler All boaters need to do is tune their VHF radios to Channel 24 25 26 27 or 28 depending on the region key the mic and ask for a radio check The Automated Radio Check system responds to each radio check with an automated reply and also replays to the boater s original radio transmission allowing him or her to assess the strength of the signal and confirm the VHF radio is in good working order To find the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service channel in an area owners should visit http Awww seatow com arc The web page links to an instructional video demonstrating how to use the service step by step FCC Licensing Informati
31. de estos canales est dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista en ciertas partes del pa s o para ciertos tipos de usuario solamente Consulte las normas de la FCC o a un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marin LA Power Limits Limites de potencia Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Namero USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive EE UU Canada Transm Recepci n 156 050 160 650 01A 156 050 156 050 02 156 100 160 700 03 156 150 160 750 156 200 160 800 156 200 156 200 156 250 160 850 156 250 156 250 156 300 156 300 156 350 160 950 156 350 156 350 156 400 156 400 156 450 156 450 156 500 156 500 11 156 550 156 550 12 156 600 156 600 13 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA 1 vatio EE UU English Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS en reas selectas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Mo
32. e When you return to Setup mode and continue programming you will see the last value displayed While in the Setup mode you will not receive any signal reception except when setting squelch Marine VHF Mode Programming Programming these features will allow you to customize certain features of this radio to enhance your On Water radio use Start from Marine Standby mode to begin Marine VHF Setup programming SAFETY AND DISTRESS will be displayed on the matrix Press and hold the Call Enter Setup button for two 2 seconds to enter the programming mode The mode programming follows this sequence m Squelch Level Set m UIC Channel Map m Tone Alert On Off m Call Tone Select m Roger Beep On Off m Key Tone On Off m Rewind Enable Disable Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fet SELLA LE Xe Squelch Control Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want The Squelch Control on this radio is set through the following keypad operation To Set Squelch Control 1 With the power On push and hold Call Enter Setup button to access the Setup menu 2 Squelch control will be the first menu item to appear Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to set level The signal level bar graph shows squelch level while you are in Setup mode on the squelch adjust function 3 To adjust your squelch press the Channel Down butto
33. ee illustration on page A3 2 162 400 NOAA 3 162 475 NOAA NOTE All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international 4 162 425 NOAA regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada 5 162 450 NOAA They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed 6 between simplex and duplex 162 500 NOAA 7 162 525 NOAA 8 161 650 Canada Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Espa ol 9 161 775 Canada 10 163 275 NOAA NOTA Muchos de los canales de n meros simples como 01 02 y 03 transmiten y reciben en diferentes frecuencias A esto se le llama operaci n d plex El resto de los canales de n meros simples y todos los canales A como 01A 03A y transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia la que se le llama operaci n simple simplex Su radio se ajusta autom ticamente a estas condiciones Cuando est en operaci n simple el icono A aparecer en la pantalla de cristal l quido vea la ilustraci n de la p gina A3 NOTA Todos los canales vienen programados previamente de fabrica conforme a los reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC EE UU e Industry Canada Canad No pueden ser alterados por el usuario as como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operaci n entre simple y d plex English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Accessories o uh Accessories Accessories Your Cobra radio has several optional access
34. el 16 or Channel 9 1 Press the Channel 16 9 button to change to Channel 16 2 Press the Channel 16 9 button again to change to Channel 9 3 Press the Channel 16 9 button a third time and return to the last used channel Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 IWIFAAINIING Pit Tri Watch Mode Tri Watch mode gives you one 1 button access to scan a total of three 3 channels of most importance to you Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one 1 of the scanned locations Two 2 other channels of your choice can be stored in the radio These channels can be edited and or recalled during future engagements of Tri Watch mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for Tri Watch mode to function See page 18 for Squelch procedure Tri Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri Watch Channels 1 Press and hold the TRI WATCH button from Marine Standby mode for two 2 seconds to activate Tri Watch Setup mode The MEM icon on the display will turn On and the matrix will display TW MEM ENTER 01 NOTE The main channel number will flash to indicate channel position If there is no input activity for 15 seconds the radio will sound three 3 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 additi
35. f the small Bluetooth radio inside this VHF radio The default setting is ON Turning it Off can save some power lt can easily be switched On at any time To Set Bluetooth On and Off 1 The display will show BLUETOOTH RADIO ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel UP Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry You have now ended Bluetooth Setup mode programming Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Standby Receive mi iare Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio WX Auto Search SCAN To Set WX Auto Search SCAN On or Off WX auto search setup is only shown if WX Alert is set to ON 1 Display will show Weather icon and the matrix will display WX SCAN with ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save entry You have now ended the WX Setup programming mode and will enter the WX Alert Standby mode Weather WX Mode Programming Programming these features will allow your radio to listen to all NOAA Hazard Alert radio channels 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 Weather Alert Standby To Set WX Alert On or Off 1 WX Alert mode is the first mode that begins NOTE WX Alert Setup programming From the WX Standby When WX Au
36. h Mode Programming now in a Pairing Mode and can be found by your phone The default settings for how your radio answers and conducts Bluetooth mobile phone While in pairing mode the LCD will display PAIRING as calls can be adjusted shown in the illustration below Follow the mobile phone s instructions to search for available pairing with another Bluetooth device This can often be found in the Tools or Settings menu of your mobile phone Enter the P I N Personal Identification Number 0000 on your mobile phone if prompted Wait for the pairing process to complete Bluetooth Button We VOX On or Off The VOX function converts the radio microphone s pickup of your voice from being controlled by the PTT button to being activated by your voice When VOX is On the PTT button does not need to be pressed to transmit your voice and you can just speak into the microphone When VOX is Off you need to press the PTT button while speaking To Change Between VOX On and Off 1 From the Bluetooth Standby mode press and hold Bluetooth Pairing Mode Call Enter Setup button to access the Setup menu VOX On Off will be the first menu item to appear The display will show BT VOX the Vox icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press the Channel UP Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to confirm FREI your selection and move to the next Setup mode programming
37. hannel 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 if available 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 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Callin m f the other does not respond wait two 2 minutes and repeat You are permitted Vang to attempt contact three 3 times two 2 minutes apart If
38. he first press of the button and not during fast advance If the new channel selected is restricted to low power the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD If the radio is in the Key Lock mode the channel will not change and the three 3 beep error signal will sound SCAN Button Press and release the SCAN button to scan all channels The SCAN icon will display on the LCD display Scanning begins at lower channels and scans to higher channels Press the Channel Up Down button to change the scan direction When a signal is received in SCAN mode the radio will pause 10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation The scan will stop on the paused channel and remain there when the Talk button is pressed In Memory mode press and release the SCAN button to scan all memory channels Because the unit is already in the Memory Channel mode only the channels in the memory bank will be displayed NOTE Memory channels need to be saved to effectively enter the Memory Channel mode and scan all memory channels Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Call Enter Setup Button English High Medium Low H M L Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1 3 or 6 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications You will conserve battery life and avoid overpowering nearby stations with a low power setting signal Use the
39. in this Package You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio Drop in Battery Charger For connection to 120 volt power source Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra For connection to 12 volt power sources Installation Installation Install Remove Antenna 1 To install the antenna turn the antenna into the radio clockwise to tighten Do not overtighten 2 To remove the antenna turn the antenna counterclockwise This radio transmitter IC 906A MRHH500 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the supplied antenna Other antennas are strictly prohibited for use with this device Cet metteur radio IC 906A MRHH350 a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec l antenne fournie D autres antennes sont strictement interdits pour une utilisation avec cet appareil Batteries and Charger LiON Battery Pack The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium ion LiON battery pack P N CM 110 026 that is rechargeable WARNING I 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 t
40. isten tres 3 juegos de canales VHF para uso mar timo en los EE UU Canad y el resto del mundo internacional La mayor a de los canales coinciden en los tres 3 mapas pero sin duda existen diferencias consulte las tablas en las p ginas siguientes El radio incorpora los tres 3 mapas y funcionar correctamente en cualquiera de las tres reas A continuaci n presentamos en forma resumida las asignaciones de canales del Mapa de canales para EE UU Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Auxilio seguridad y llamadas Canal 16 Para ser o dos por otra estaci n llamadas o en casos de emergencia auxilio y seguridad Llamadas Canal 9 Llamadas de car cter general excepto casos de emergencia para embarcaciones no comerciales Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulaci n de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canal para reducir la congesti n del canal 16 Seguridad entre embarcaciones Canal 6 Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de b squeda y rescate enviados a barcos y aviones de la guardia costera Enlace con la guardia costera Canal 22A Para hablar con las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses excepto casos de emergencia tras haber establecido contacto por el canal 16 No comerciales Canales 67 68 69 71 72 78 79A 80A Canales activos para peque as embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones como por ejemplo
41. isuse 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 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
42. it LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Key Tone O Pignal Level Transmit and Icon Receivelcons Roger Beep Icon ad Frequency Band Icon Simplex Q 4 Button Lock Icon 4 Bluetooth Icon 4 Call Tone Icon Weather Alert Icon oF i a L IL tim lic ma Operation Icon Rewind Say Again Icon 7G Battery Power Icon Bluetooth VOX Icon m 3 Memory Icon dre t 9 E e UIC Active Channel Map Icons 6 Matrix Display Product Features Power Settings Matrix Display Selectable power settings produce 1 3 or 6 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 The display at the bottom of the LCD screen displays text letting the user know the current radio mode function or operation AA Battery Compatible Good for emergency backup Includes AA battery tray P N CM 110 024 Instant Channel 16
43. ix English To Program Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds The memory location number will be displayed on the matrix and the MEM icon will be turned On 2 Use the Channel Up Down button to advance to the memory location 00 99 you want to program 3 Press the MEM ESC button to select the memory location 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 will be displayed on the matrix 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 T 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
44. le phone You will hear a beep or audio command from the phone Press and hold the PTT Push to Talk button and speak the name into the radio The mobile phone will begin to dial the contact it recognizes The call will be completed through the speaker and microphone of the radio The matrix will display DIALING and IN CALL as the call is completed Hang up by pressing the Bluetooth button when you complete your call Operating Your Radio Last Number Redial This feature allows you to redial the last number stored in the mobile phone s internal Call Log This feature is supported by most mobile phones To Initiate a Last Number Redial 1 Press and release the Bluetooth button to enter the Bluetooth Radio On Bluetooth Standby mode 2 From Bluetooth Standby press and hold the Bluetooth button for two 2 seconds until the radio beeps two 2 times 3 The connected mobile phone will redial the last number The call will be complete through the speaker and microphone of the radio 4 Hang up by pressing the Bluetooth button when you complete your call To Disconnect At the End of the Day You might not want to take your calls through this VHF radio once you are back at the dock or in a dry location See the instructions in the Bluetooth Mode Programming section on Bluetooth Radio Off page 23 for instructions on how to turn Off the Bluetooth function of the radio The matrix wi
45. leted or to change the scan direction 5 To EXIT Memory Location Scan mode press the SCAN button again The MEM icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Rewind Say Again Feature CORNER Use the Cobra exclusive Rewind Say Again feature to replay or record the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission Example 1 When engine noise music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly press the REW button to hear the message a second time Example 2 When listening to an urgent distress message of an excited caller with confusing background noise press the REW button to hear the message a second time and get life saving information Use this feature to record call details including position coordinates call signs registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate the distressed vessel NOTE Hold the Rewind button to lock the recording memory the Rewind icon flashing and save the currently recorded transmission Using Rewind Say Again 1 Press REW button to listen to 20 seconds of the last recorded audio transmission The matrix will display REWIND PLAYBACK during the playing back of the message and a 20 second countdown begins in the lower right corner 2 Press the TALK REW or MEM ESC button during playback to stop the playback tr
46. ll display BLUETOOTH RADIO OFF NOTE If switched to Off setting then the radio will not reconnect with mobile phone on power up It must be turned back On again from the Bluetooth Programming mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Mobile Phone Operation ith B atooth Operating Your Radio General Bluetooth Operation and Frequently Asked Questions m What is the Industry Standard Range for Bluetooth Wireless Technology The industry standard range for Bluetooth wireless technology is 30 feet 10 meters The radio will loose its pairing with the mobile phone if the mobile phone and the radio are separated farther than this The radio will automatically reconnect with the mobile phone when the user comes back into range m How many phones can the radio pair with The radio can only be paired to one mobile phone at a time This is the standard operation for any Bluetooth headset or in car Bluetooth system m Do need to have my mobile phone with me Yes the phone call is actually completed through your mobile phone and your mobile phone operator carrier The mobile phone must be with the 30 feet 10 meters range of the radio The radio does not increase the offshore range of your mobile phone m Can use a standard Bluetooth headset with this radio No the radio is using the headset profile of the Bluetooth specification to pair with your mobile phone It cannot pair to another Bluetooth headset m
47. location After 10 seconds the radio will resume scanning Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning before the 10 second pause has completed or to change the scan direction To EXIT Channel Scan mode press the SCAN button again The SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode MEM ESC Button EN SEITUFY 12 SCAN Button Memory Channel Scan Memory Location Scan Mode During Memory Location Scan mode the radio will rapidly scan through all pre assigned memory channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for Memory Location Scan mode to function See page 18 for Squelch procedure NOTE If there are fewer than two 2 memory locations programmed in the radio the Memory Location Scan option will not be available To program at least two 2 memory locations see page 34 To Enter Memory Location Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press the MEM ESC button 2 Press the SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan all pre assigned memory channels The MEM icon will show on the LCD and MEM CHAN SCAN will display on the matrix along with the memory location 3 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location After 10 seconds the radio will resume scanning 4 Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Memory Location Scan channels before the 10 second pause has comp
48. luetooth Mode Pairing and Programming 22 Weather Mode Programming 26 Standby Receive and Transmit 27 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert 29 Advanced Operation eee eU 31 Rewind Operation 38 Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth 40 Floating Feature i 46 ERE 47 Troubleshooting zn da a 47 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures 48 Voice Calling 50 Radiotelephone Calls 52 Emergency Messages and Distress 53 Warranty and Trademark Limited 3 Year Warranty 57 Trademark Acknowledgement 57 Customer Service Product Service orem pra ep US ERE ERR PRG 58 Specifications Typical 59 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 60 Weather Channel 510 75 AGGESSOMES Los cete Ea RUE tein led Sin auci EIN OR en 76 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 Introduction Important Safety Information Before installi
49. municaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 77 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA 1 vatio EE UU Port Operations Intership Only Port Operations Intership Only Operaciones portuarias entre embarcaciones solamente Operaciones portuarias entre embarcaciones solamente English Port Operations Intership only Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships Operaciones portuarias entre embarcaciones solamente Restringido a comunicaciones con pilotos para el movimiento y atraque de embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Channel Number N mero de canal Channel Map Mapa de canales USA EE UU Int l nternac Frequency Frecuencia Canada Transmit Receive Canada Transm 156 925 Recepci n 161 525 Power Limits Limites de potencia Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo 78A e 156 925 156 925 79 e 156 975 161 575 79A 156 975 156 975 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 157 025 157 025 161 625 157 025 Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes Comer
50. n until you hear a hissing sound then press and release the Channel Up button until the hissing stops This will establish a Baseline squelch 4 By pressing the Channel Up button further you will filter weak and medium strength signals By pressing Channel Down button you will receive weaker signals 5 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the Memory Scan and Tri Watch functions will be blocked 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 in the Appendix on page 64 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose To Set Channel Map Operating Area 1 The Channel Map mode is the second mode on the Marine VHF Setup programming 2 U land C will display with the current setting the U icon is the default flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select the U I or icon 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some co
51. ng and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio it must be installed and used properly Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual I WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life NOTICE Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment Safety Training Information 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 Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 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 American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave m Industry Canada RSS 102 Radio Frequency RF Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus All Frequency bands Conformit d expositi
52. o 156 075 156 125 156 075 160 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 125 156 125 Canada Coast Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Canad guardia costera solamente Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 175 160 775 West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial 156 175 156 175 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 225 156 225 160 825 156 225 Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Canada Tow Boats BCC Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS en reas selectas Barcos BCC de la remolque de Canad Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias
53. on CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC Federal Communications Commission requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service The 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 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 an HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888 225 5322 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 RE Introduction 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
54. on de la fr quence du Canada RSS 102 Radio d industrie rf de l appareillage de communication par radio toutes les bandes de fr quence 2 English 4 Introduction General Precautions 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 WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio frequency energy when it is transmitting To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting KEEP the radio at least two 2 inches 5 cm away from yourself and others when transmitting DO NOT operate with more than a duty cycle of 5 transmit 5 receive and 90 standby The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere near blasting sites or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions NEVER place the transceiver or microphone speaker where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause 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 c
55. onal Tri Watch memory channel 5 After programming both Tri Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri Watch mode Operating Your Radio TRI WATCH Button Using Tri Watch Tri Watch Scan Mode 1 From Marine Standby mode press the TRI WATCH button The TW SCAN will display on the matrix along with the three marine channels stored in the Tri Watch memory 2 The radio will scan through the three 3 Tri Watch memory channels 3 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 4 Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Tri Watch channels or to change the scan direction 5 To EXIT the Tri Watch scan press the TRI WATCH button again and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 MEM ESC Button 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 37 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 displayed on the matr
56. onditions Industry Canada Antenna Notice Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication Avis d antenne du Canada d industrie En vertu de la r glementation de l industrie du Canada cet metteur de radio ne peut fonctionner l aide d une antenne d un type et un maximum ou moins Gain approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Pour r duire le risque d interf rence aux autres utilisateurs le type d antenne et son gain doivent tre choisis afin que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente PIRE ne d passe pas ce qui est n cessaire pour une communication r ussie Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Introduction NOTICE Your radio is waterproof 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 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 a lithium ion rechargeable ba
57. oo quickly it is time to install a new battery pack Your radio will also operate with five 5 high quality AA alkaline batteries using the included alkaline battery tray Installing the Battery Pack 1 Position the battery pack over the back of the radio 2 Engage the battery pack into the radio by sliding to the top until battery pack is fully seated against radio housing 3 Tighten the screw using the end of the belt clip to secure the battery pack to the radio Do not overtighten Only use the end of the belt clip to tighten the screw Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Belt Clip Use the spring loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person 1 Slide the belt clip into the guide channel on the back of the radio until it is locked in place 2 To attach the wrist strap insert it through the hole at the top of the belt clip feed it through the looped end and pull tight to secure to the belt clip 3 Press open the belt clip slide it over the belt and release the clip 4 To remove the belt clip from the radio press the tab on the belt clip which unlocks the clip and slide it out Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 English Initial Charge The Cobra provided LiON 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 Inser
58. ories available to enhance the use of the radio Some are listed below Alkaline Battery Tray Alkaline Battery Tray A special alkaline battery tray P N CM 110 024 is available as an optional accessory to have as an emergency backup By using five 5 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 PTT button on the lapel speaker microphone allows you to answer any incoming call LiON Battery LiON replacement battery P N CM 110 026 Can be used with the charger included with this radio Antenna Replacement Antenna P N CM 300 002 English Belt Clip Belt Clip Replacement Belt Clip P N CM 240 003 AC Charger Replacement AC Charger P N CM 120 005 DC Charger Replacement DC Charger P N CM 130 005 Drop In Battery Charger Replacement Drop In Charger P N CM 110 030 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Accessories Left blank intentionally for your notes
59. ot occur The matrix will display BLUETOOTH CONNECTED once the process is completed NOTE This process only needs to be completed for first time operation From then on as long as your mobile phone is within 30 feet 10 meters of the radio the two pruetooth nal ena units will Connect automatically Connection Complete Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming Bluetooth wireless technology is a standard which has been developed for use in mobile cell phones and other devices This radio can be wirelessly linked to your mobile phone if your mobile phone also has Bluetooth This process of linking your mobile phone and this radio requires a one time pairing after which the two devices can be connected when they are within range When connected this radio can act as the speaker and microphone of your mobile phone while your phone is stowed in a safe and dry location This programming section shows you how to complete the pairing process It also shows you how to change some settings related to the Bluetooth functionality of your radio Pairing Your Mobile Phone 1 Press and release the Bluetooth button to enter BLUETOOTH Standby The matrix will display BLUETOOTH STANDBY and the blue keypad backlight will come On Press and hold the Bluetooth button for four 4 seconds until the radio beeps four 4 times from the Bluetooth Standby mode The blue backlight will light Your radio is Bluetoot
60. quelch level is too deep and squelch No response to Button lock is On Press Backlight button press Key Lock button No answer to calls Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Switch to three 3 or six 6 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E VHF Marine e Te EHE DNE atelo io 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 m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane language Power ae 2 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 6 watts of output power to increase your calling distance Remember the lower wattage outputs will m When you are on land 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 C
61. ransmission 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 5 English O Emergency Messages and e Pro 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 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 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 53 O Emergency Messages and O Emergency Message
62. reational No comercial recreativo 156 525 156 575 156 575 1 watt USA U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU no comercial recreativo Canada pesca comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 625 156 625 Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed U S and Canada Non Commercial Recreational International Port Operations Ship Movement Llamadas selectivas digitales las comunicaciones verbales estan prohibidas EE UU y Canada no comercial recreativo Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 675 156 675 Non Commercial Intership Only No comercial entre embarcaciones solamente 156 725 156 725 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU operaciones portuarias Canada pesca comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 775 156 775 156 825 156 825 1 watt U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU operaciones portuarias Canada pesca comercial solamente Internacional co
63. s 2 Procequre salem 2 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 o 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 Gsm 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 9 Say 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 spoken 6 Tell where you are 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 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 al Li the emergency unless
64. s con sus radios sintonizados en este canal Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Channel Number N mero de canal Channel Map canales USA Int l Canada Transmit EE UU nternac Canada Frequency Frecuencia 156 700 Receive Transm Recepci n 156 700 Rx Only 156 750 Channel Use English Port Operations VTS in selected areas Uso de canales Espa ol Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Environmental Receive Only Medioambiental recepci n solamente Usado por radiobalizas de localizaci n de siniestros EPIRB clase C Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication Canad boyas de EPIRB solamente Internacional comunicaci n de a bordo 15 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN 1 vatio Canada 16 156 800 156 800 17 156 850 156 850 1 watt CAN 156 900 161 500 1 vatio Canad International Distress Safety and Calling Llamadas seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional 156 900 156 900 State Controlled U S A Only Port Operations Ship Movement Controlado a nivel estatal EE UU solamente Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 950 161 550 Commercial Comerciales 156 950 156 950 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 20 157 000 161 600
65. se include initiating as normal from the mobile phone using voice dialing and last number redial To Initiate from the Mobile Phone 1 Simply dial a number on your mobile phone See manufacturer s instructions for making a call When the phone s Send key is pressed the radio will respond by changing over to Bluetooth mode and the matrix will display DIALING 2 The matrix will display IN CALL when the receiving party or their voice mail answers 3 To end a call press and release the Bluetooth button The radio will then return to previous Standby mode and resume normal operation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Mobile Operation A 1010114 Mobile Phone Operation 1010114 e Operating Your Radio Initiating a Voice Dial Call English Using Voice Dial This feature allows you to use your voice to dial a contact from the contact list on your mobile phone NOTE Voice dialing is an advanced function and may not be supported by all phones Cobra suggests you set it up and become familiar with it on your mobile phone before you attempt using it in conjunction with the radio or another Bluetooth device To Initiate a Voice Dial Call 1 2 Press and release the Bluetooth button to enter the Bluetooth Standby mode Press and release the Bluetooth button twice 2x from Bluetooth Standby mode This will initiate the voice dial feature on the connected mobi
66. ssistance English Specifications Specifications All U S Canadian International and Number of Channels NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 7 4 VDC Battery Life LiON 8 hours 6 watts 14 hours 1 watt 5 TX 5 RX 90 Standby Current Drain Standby 45 mA Receive Rx 200 m Transmit Tx 1 8 A High Power 700 mA Low Power Temperature Range 20 C to 2i C Radio Dimensions 4 8 x 2 4 x 1 4 123 mm x 62 mm x 36 mm not including antenna Radio Weight 0 Ibs 8 oz 228 g without batteries Receiver Frequency Range 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Sensitivity 12 dB Sinad 121 dBm Adjacent Channel Selectivity 55 dB Intermodulation and Rejection 70 dB Spurious and Image Rejection 60 dB AF Output 250 mW 8 Ohms Transmitter Frequency Range Tx 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF Output Power 1 3 or 6 Watts Max 5 Watts rated Spurious Emissions 55 dB Microphone Type Condenser Frequency Stability 5 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Classification Class 2 1 Version 2 0 Range 10 Meters Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marin Appendix 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
67. stening 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 page 60 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 Over English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 51 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 radio and telephones on land sea and in the air See the Appendix for the public correspondence marine operator channels If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through These services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow NOTICE You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call Keep in mind that your t
68. t the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source Remove battery pack 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 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 Allow the batteries to charge for five 5 to six 6 hours before use The light will change back to green when the battery is fully charged 2 3 WARNING Only the rechargeable LiON battery pack can be recharged You MUST use one of the charging devices provided with this radio Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charger base for this radio Battery damage fire or explosion may result It is equally important to prevent the lithium ion LION battery pack from freezing to obtain best performance from the battery pack Alkaline Battery Tray NOTE If the drop in charger is used on a boat Cobra recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or vertical bulkhead using the screw holes provided to prevent possible damage due to the boat rolling or pitching The charging base has been designed to hold the battery pack in place during rough sea conditions To Remove Battery Pack from Radio 1 Loosen the screw on the back of the battery pack
69. tenance 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 f the radio is exposed to salt water wipe with a soft moist cloth at least once a day to prevent buildup of salt deposits which could interfere with button operation 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 Possible Cause s Solution s No display on LCD when radio is turned On Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly Recharge or replace batteries Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings Batteries run down quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries Will transmit at one 1 or three 3 watts Batteries are low Recharge or replace batteries but not at six 6 watts Selected channel is imited Switch to to one 1 watt another channel Will not transmit Selected channel is Switch to limited to receive only another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or Re adjust volume s
70. 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 answered 10 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel 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 11 Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull 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 55 O Emergency Messages B a md dolo 10 8 For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or IL 1234 AB repeated three 3 times Mayday Corsair or IL 1234 AB 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
71. thing Comes Close to a Cobra e Operating Your Radio Standby Receive e Operating Your Radio WX H M L Button Weather Alert Standby m D Vt ieee LEFT HER STANDEN English Weather WX Standby Mode To enter and exit the WX Standby mode press and hold the WX H M L button Receiving a Weather Alert NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 75 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 m The matrix will display WEATHER STANDBY 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 When in the WX Alert mode and NOAA sends the 1050 Hz alert tone the radio will sound a series of loud beeps regardless of the volume control setting Advanced Operation Channel 16 9 Button Channel 16 9 Mode Channel 16 9 mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode To Switch to Chann
72. to Search SCAN is set to On weather mode press and hold the Call Enter Setup button to enter channel scanning will start automatically and scan all the Weather mode programming available weather channels When the user selected 2 Display will show WX Alert icon and flashing matrix will weather channel falls below the preset squelch level the display WX ALERT ON or OFF weather channel will change to a new weather channel 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF under the following conditions 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move m WX Alert is engaged to the next setup programming mode m WX received signal level falls below a preset squelch or the user selected weather channel and radio is in WX Standby OR radio is in VHF Standby and there is no channel activity m WX Alert is detected on another weather channel Standby Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive Rx Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on From this mode you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions in Marine Standby mode While in Marine Standby mode the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk Talk button Signals in Receive Rx mode will be received on the selected channel s and alerts broadcast by NOAA will activate the corresponding NOAA weather alert channels in your radio NOTE Coast Guard alerts are bro
73. ttery pack m Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium ion LiON batteries in the radio m Do not short circuit the battery pack m When replacing the batteries dispose of the old batteries properly Batteries 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 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 6 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider a higher powered handheld or installing a Cobra Marine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power Visit www cobra com or your 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 diffi
74. ublic Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 87 157 375 157 375 88 157 425 157 425 88A 157 425 157 425 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border Correspondencia p blica entre embarcaci n y costa En los EE UU solamente dentro de los casi 121 kil metros 75 millas de la frontera canadiense English Commercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marin Weather Channel ies VHF Marine Channel Assignments English he eee icos NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the Numer Frecuencia de rece COR ME TERI plain numbered channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A and de canal 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex E 1 162 550 NOAA operation the A icon will appear on the LCD s
75. untries Call Tone Alert If Call Tone Alert is set to On the radio will alert you to a call from a compatible Cobra radio with a Call Alert To Set Call Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Call Tone icon flashing and the matrix will display CALL TONE ON or OFF 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming The Call Tone icon will show in the Standby mode when set to ON Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Pot Ltt perro Tm idm e Roger Beep Mode Bers TY ns End Lid Key Tone Mode KEY TINE OFF English Call Tone Select This setting will also allow you to transmit a unique Call Tone alert to identify your radio when you transmit messages You can select from one of 10 different Call Tone signals To Set Call Tone 1 From the previous press of the Call Enter Setup button the matrix will display CALL TONE SELECT and the display will flash the current Call Tone number 01 through 10 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select a different Call Tone An example of each call tone will sound for 1 5 seconds 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE Call Tones are not usually used for Marine VHF communications We allow you to turn it On for your unique communication needs
76. vement West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Intership Safety Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Seguridad entre embarcaciones Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Comerciales Commercial Intership Only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational Canal de llamada de la tripulaci n no comercial recreativo Commercial Commercial VTS in selected areas Comerciales Comercial VTS en reas selectas Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge In U S waters large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel Seguridad mar tima entre embarcaciones de puente de mando a puente de mando En aguas estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilante
77. you still have not made contact wait 15 minutes before trying again You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communication The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for safety m After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call purposes for everyone on the water sign or vessel name and the word out and return to Channel 16 NOTE NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling For best sound quality at the station you are calling hold the microphone on This frequency should be used whenever possible to help relieve congestion the front of the radio at least 2 in 51 mm from your mouth and slightly off to on Channel 16 The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marine one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice 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 NOTE not in use with another station Over and Out The most commonly misused procedure words are over and out within the To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender same transmission Over means you expect a reply Out means you are m Make sure the radio is On finished and do not expect a reply m Make sure you are in standby li

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