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Cobra Radar Detector User Manual

1. e Our Thanks to You and Our Thanks to You Mi a LES L INE Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Owner s Manual iiss 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 For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH125 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra w e 2 v o E Y E e Z E o a a o D 2 e Introduction Antenna e Backlit LCD Screen Pushto Talk Button Talk Backlight O Key Lock Radio Controls External Speaker Microphone Jack ON OFF Volume Control a A Wrist Strap Q i Connector Pt Belt Clip
2. You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is pressed the radio will NOT transmit NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps and cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to resume transmission Operating Your Radio NOAA Weather Channels 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 alertin
3. for other tasks Contact your local CobraMarine dealer or Cobra directly for optional accessories To attach the external speaker microphone 1 Open the speaker microphone tab on top of the radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker microphone jack Install Batteries Locking Tab The radio is is shipped with five 5 NiMH rechargeable batteries C1 WARNING The 12V power cord supplied with this radio is only to be used with its rechargeable batteries Do not attempt to charge any other type of batteries in the o Batteries and Charging Batteries and Charging Batteries and Chargin To Remove Batteries from Radio 1 Pivot the locking tab on the battery cover and remove it 2 Pull the individual batteries out of the radio housing 9 A NOTICE ETS NiMH batteries are toxic Please dispose of properly Some marine suppliers accept old batteries for radio as fire explosion or battery damage will occur Rechargeable battery life will be prolonged if extreme ambient temperatures are avoided When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too quickly it is time to install new batteries Your radio will also operate with five 5 high quality AAA alkaline batteries Bee ae Installing the Batteries Install the AAA batteries in the slots in the battery recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal Maintaining the Battery Charg
4. 60 e 156 025 160 625 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia publica operador maritimo 61 156 075 160 675 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operation Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 61A 156 075 156 075 U S Government Only Canada Coast EE UU entidades gubernamentales l Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard solamente Canad guardia costera Only East Coast Commercial Fishing solamente Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial 62 156 125 160 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 62A e 156 125 156 125 West Coast Coast Guard Only Costa occidental guardia costera solamente East Coast Commercial Fishing Costa oriental pesca comercial 63 156 175 160 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 63A 156 175 156 175 Port Operations and Commercial Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS in selected areas VTS en reas selectas 64 156 225 160 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaci
5. Beep NOTE One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries Roger Beep Mode In Roger Beep mode your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button This alerts your listener that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak To Set Roger Beep On or Off 1 Display will show ROG icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down buttons to select ON or OFF ROG will be displayed when On 3 Press Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode Key Tone Key Tone Mode In Key Tone mode an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed or you change a setting To Set Key Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Key Tone icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down buttons to select ON or OFF 3 Press Enter Setup button to save all entries You have now ended Marine VHF Setup programming mode and will enter Marine Standby mode Operating Your Radi Weather WX Alert Mode Programming Programming these features will allow your radio to listen to all NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings Start from WX Standby mode see page 20 to begin WX Alert Setup programming Press and hold the Enter Setup button for three 3 seconds to enter the programming mode To Set WX Alert On or Off l 1 WX Alert mode is the first
6. Commercial VTS in selected areas Comercial VTS en reas selectas 12 e 7 156 600 156 600 Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en areas selectas 13 s 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA and CAN Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Seguridad maritima entre embarcaciones de 1 vatio EE UU y Canad Bridge In U S waters large vessels puente de mando a puente de mando En aguas maintain a listening watch on this channel estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal Appendix Appendix Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Limites de potencia Numero USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol EE UU Intemac Canad Transm Recepci n 14 A s 156 700 156 700 Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas 15 e Rx Only 156 750 Environmental Receive Only Medioambiental recepci n solamente Usado por radiobalizas de localizaci n de siniestros EPIRB clase C 15 s 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International Canad boyas de EPIRB solamente 1 vatio Canad y Internac On Board Communication Internacional comunicaci n de a bordo 16 156 800 156 800 International Distress Safety and Calling Llamadas seguridad y solicitud
7. 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 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Working channels for small vessels Messages must be about needs of the vessel such as fishing reports berthing and rendezvous Use Channel 72 only for ship to ship messages Commercial Channels 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88A only for ship to ship messages Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Existen 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 ca
8. entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Intership Only Port Operations Intership Only EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias entre embarcaciones solamente Operaciones portuarias entre embarcaciones solamente 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 VHF Marine i VHF Marine coy nannel coy nannel Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number EEN CRURIS Frecuencia Limites de potencia Numero USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol EE UU Intemac Canad Transm Recepci n 78 156 925 161 525 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 78A 156 925 156 925 Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo 79 156 975 161 575 Port Operations Ship Movement Operacion
9. icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode Operating Your Radio Memory Location Mode Your radio has ten 10 memory locations numbered 0 to 9 for your most frequently used channels These memory locations can be selected individually or can be scanned To enter Memory mode press Memory Escape button The display will show the MEM icon and the Memory Channel bank will be activated and displayed To Program Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the Memory Escape button for two 2 seconds The memory location number will start flashing and the MEM icon will be turned On 2 Use the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to advance to the memory location 0 9 you want to program 3 Press the Memory Escape button to select the memory location The memory channel number will stop flashing and the channel number will start flashing 4 Use the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to change to the channel you want to store into the selected memory location 5 Press the Memory Escape button to program that channel The memory location number will flash again Repeat steps 2 through 5 to program as many additional memory locations as you want up to ten 10 VHF memory channels 6 Press and hold the Memory Escape button for two 2 seconds This will return the radio to Memory mode 7 Press and release the Memory Escape button again
10. mode that begins WX Alert AA L Setup programming ll J I EN 2 Display will show WX Alert icon and ON or OFF flashing ma 3 Press Channel Up and Channel Down buttons Uic Bama Eon to select ON or OFF a 4 Press Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode To Set WX Auto Search SCAN On or Off l 1 Display will show WX Alert icon and SCAN L ON or OFF is flashing ull 2 2 Press Channel Up and Channel Down buttons ii to select SCAN ON or OFF mel Li on 3 Press the Enter Setup button to save entry L LS You have now ended the WX Alert Setup programming mode and will enter the WX Alert Standby mode When WX Alert is On and WX Auto Search SCAN is Off the unit will continuously check the selected WX channel from Marine or WX Standby for the WX Alert tone When the tone is detected the radio will sound an alert tone and flash the WX Alert icon The unit will remain on that WX channel until you switch back to Marine Standby mode When WX Auto Search SCAN is On the unit will periodically check all ten 10 weather channels from Marine Standby for the WX Alert tone Check Channel Number Standby Receive aT OTT ad Operating Your Radio 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 set
11. n sobre are announced on Channel 16 seguridad mar tima anunciada por el canal 16 23 157 150 161 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 9 VHF Marine ar lt lalal gt Channel Use English e VHF Marine IANG A Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number ETEK CRURIS Frecuencia L mites de potencia N mero USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive de canal Uso de canales Espa ol EE UU Intemac Canada Transm Recepci n 24 e 157 200 161 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 25 157 250 161 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 25B RX only 161 850 Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS Canad 26 157 300 161 900 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 27 e 157 350 161 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia publica operador maritimo 28 157 400 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 28B e RX only 162 000 Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS Canada
12. page 25 High Low HI LO Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1 or 3 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communication You will conserve battery life and avoid overpowering nearby stations by using a low power signal Use the High Power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at 1 watt To Toggle Between HI LO Power Modes Press the Power Level Weather 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 select those channels NOTE Some channels frequency bands and countries of use might not be able to operate in High Power mode Operating Your Radio Setup Mode Programming The following series of procedures is designed to allow you to set the programmable features of your radio Correctly following these steps results in a minimal amount of gt setup programming time NOTE When in the Setup mode if you stop programming for longer than 15 seconds your entry will be saved and the radio will go back to the Marine Standby mode Pressing any of the non programming buttons Talk Dual Watch Scan Power Level Weather Instant Channel 16 9 will also exit Setup mode and invoke the button function or return the radio to Marine Standby mode When you return to Setup mode and continue programming
13. the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life NOTICE Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment Safety Training Information This CobraMarine radio has been tested and found to comply with the FCC RF exposure limits for use by the General Population and Industry Canada RF exposure limits for use by the General Public This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure m FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields m American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz m American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave General Precautions The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information on the following page will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you oper
14. 7 Engagement Al _ 2 Battery 1 it Compartment AL 4 Latch _ Channel Down Button Button Dual Watch Scan Button Squelch Defeat Button Memory e Escape Button Enter Setup f Button Speaker 0 Channel Up Button Y Power Level Weather Button 0 Instant Channel 16 9 Button oes 0 Microphone 8 Charge Jack Introduction Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Receive amp Transmit _ Key Tone Icon 9 Button Lock Icon nal Strength Icon Low High Power Icons Q a E Roger Beep Icon el f Scan Icon e UIC Active Channel Map Icons Active Channel Numbers 6 Product Features 7 0 Weather Icon A KA Weather Alert Icon Battery Power Icon Y9 Memory Channel Icon Dual Watch Icon 9 Broadcast Receive Icon Simplex Operation Icon Power Settings Select 1 or 3 watts of output power for near or distant calling USA International Canada Channels Operate on any of the three 3 different channel maps set up for these areas All NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Emergency Weather Alert Receive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby Waterproof Meets JIS4 waterproof standards Key Lock Prevents accidental setting changes
15. Ar lalal gt A o Asignaci n de canales de VHF nel Assignments Engl Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about operational handling movement and safety of ships Correspondencia publica operador maritimo Canales 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 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 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 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 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 Yo
16. 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 International Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U S A or Canada you should contact that country s communications regulatory authority for licensing information Radio Call Sign Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat s registration number and state of registry e g IL 1234 AB be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron User Responsibility and Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land including when your boat is on its trailer NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 Thi
17. Release the Talk button to stop transmitting If the Talk button is pressed while on a receive only channel a three beep error signal will sound Squelch Control This radio is equipped with an automatic squelch control Squelch filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so you can hear the main signal clearly To receive weak signals the automatic squelch can be turned Off opened by pressing the Squelch Defeat button You will likely hear a lot of static and RF noise along with Common Radio Functions The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby or Weather WX Standby modes On Off Volume Control Power Volume Control Clockwise Power On Off Control The On Oft Volume control is located at the upper right side the weak signal of the radio Turning the On Off Volume control past the Press the Squelch Defeat button for up to five 5 seconds to detent position will turn the radio On or Off briefly open squelch To hold squelch open for longer periods press and hold the Squelch Defeat button for more than five 5 seconds Squelch will remain open until you press the Squelch Defeat button again or you change channels Power Saver Your radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life On OftVolume Control If there are no transmissions signals or button presses for ten 10 seconds the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode
18. Signal reception or any button press will take the radio out of Power Save mode Volume Control Volume is controlled by turning the On Oft 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 Y yetting Started D 2etting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio LEN Backlight Key Lock Button D IIC Zam aa A E D CHANNEL Backlight Key Lock Button The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight as long as any button is pressed and will remain On for 10 seconds after the button is released To Display the Backlight Momentarily Press the Backlight Key Lock button The backlight will remain On for 10 seconds If the backlight is already On a 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 buttons on the front of the the radio along with the Squelch Defeat 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 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 T
19. 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 in the appendix 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 Voice Calling amp agic nhon m f the other party does not respond wait two 2 minutes and repeat You are permitted to attempt contact three 3 times two 2 minutes apart If you still have not made contact wait 15 minutes before trying again m After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call sign or vessel name and the word out and return to Channel 16 NOTE For best sound quality at the station you are calling hold the microphone on the front of the radio at least 2 in 51 mm from your mouth and slightly off to one 1 side Speak in a normal tone of voice NOTE Over and Out The most commonly misused procedure words are over and out within the same transmission Over means you expect a reply Out means you are fi
20. ain best performance from them Y yetting Started D setting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Getting Started Speaker Mic Jack Radio Speaker and Microphone 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 three 3 seconds Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio a brief tone beep will sound to confirm the button press With all button presses the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the backlight will turn On The backlight will stay On for 10 seconds after the button is released At times you will hear two 2 other sounds Two 2 beeps will sound to confirm your setting changes and three 3 beeps will sound to notify you of an error 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 jack is located at the top of the radio between the antenna and the On Off Volume control Flip the protective cap open and insert the plug into the jack Talk Button Press and hold the Talk button to transmit messages
21. ate 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 5cm 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 conditions 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 a
22. conds at a time If you do not get a reply wait at least two 2 minutes before calling again After three 3 calling periods wait at least 15 minutes before calling again Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send Station Identification Identify in English your station by your FCC call sign vessel name or the state registration number at both the beginning and at the end of the message VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Calling 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 purposes for everyone on the water NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to help relieve congestion on Channel 16 The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marine information broadcasts or weather warnings on Channel 9 Boaters are still asked to keep watch on Channel 16 whenever the radio is turned on and not in use with another station To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender m Make sure the radio is On m Make sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16 Make sure Channel 16 is not in use m
23. de auxilio internacional 17 e 156 850 156 850 1 watt USA and CAN State Controlled U S A Only Controlado a nivel estatal EE UU solamente 1 vatio EE UU y Canad 18 156 900 161 500 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 18A 156 900 156 900 Commercial Comerciales 19 156 950 161 550 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 19A 156 950 156 950 Commercial Comerciales 20 157 000 161 600 1 watt CAN Canada Coast Guard Only International Canad guardia costera solamente 1 vatio Canad Port Operations Ship Movement Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 20A 157 000 157 000 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 21 157 050 161 650 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 21A 157 050 157 050 U S Government Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canada Coast Guard Only Canad guardia costera solamente 21B RX only 161 650 Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas 22 157 100 161 700 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 22A 157 100 157 100 U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Enlace entre las guardias costeras estadounidenses i Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that y canadienses y difusi n de informaci
24. e As you use your radio the battery power icon will show the battery power remaining When the icon begins to flash it is time to recharge or change the batteries NOTICE compartment with the batteries oriented according to the polarity amp marks in the slots Initial Charge The Cobra provided NiMH batteries may be charged in a car or boat using the appropriate 12V power cord Use only the 12V power cord provided by Cobra Do not use the power cord with alkaline batteries only the NiMH batteries are rechargeable Spent alkaline batteries must be discarded and replaced 1 Insert the power cord into the side of the radio It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh high quality AAA 2 Insert the other end of the power cord into a 12V power source 3 Observe that the red light on the power cord glows to indicate that power is present 4 Allow the batteries to charge for 12 to 14 hours before use alkaline batteries with your radio Should the rechargeable batteries become discharged and no electrical power source be available you can insert fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio oO WARNING Only the rechargeable NiMH batteries can be recharged You MUST use the charging device provided with this radio Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter Battery damage fire or explosion may result It is equally important to prevent the NiMH batteries from freezing to obt
25. e turned On and be tuned to m False distress or emergency messages Channel 16 except when being used for messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane language Power m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles If there is no answer station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio switch to 3 watts and call again Remember the lower wattage output will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users m When you are on land Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 or on Channel 9 Channel 9 is preferred for recreational vessel use You may also call on ship to ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship to ship channel 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 se
26. es portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 79A 156 975 156 975 Commercial Also Non Comercial Comercial en los Grandes only in Great Lakes Lagos tambi n no comercial 80 157 025 161 625 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 80A 157 025 157 025 Commercial Also Non Commercial Comercial en los Grandes only in Great Lakes Lagos tambi n no comercial 81 157 075 161 675 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 81A e 157 075 157 075 U S Government Only Environmental EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Protection Operations operaciones de protecci n medioambiental 82 157 125 161 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operation Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 82A 157 125 157 125 U S Government Only Canada EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Coast Guard Only Canad guardia costera solamente O 157 175 161 775 Canada Coast Guard Only Canad guardia costera solamente 83A 157 175 157 175 U S Government Only Canada EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Coast Guard Only Canad guardia costera solamente 83B RX only 161 775 Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas 84 e e 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Corresp
27. g 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 These signals will be received in Marine or Weather Standby modes as described below WX Standby Display Weather WX Standby Mode To enter the WX Standby mode press and hold the Power Level Weather button All common operating functions of the radio will work the same in WX Standby mode as they do in the normal Marine Standby mode The radio will be monitoring for all alerts in the background when in the WX Standby mode NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio and Alert Operating Your Radio WX Alert Standby Mode When NOAA broadcasts a weather alert signal and your radio is in WX Alert Standby mode the following items will be displayed on the LCD display m The WX icon cloud sun icon will be displayed m The last used weather channel will be displayed m The bar graph will display received signal strength level m The WX Alert icon safety triangle will be displayed NOTE Only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels will be operating in any given location only in Receive Rx mode You will need to select the channel with the strongest signal in your l
28. itimo 03 gt 156 150 160 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 03A 156 150 156 150 Government Only Entidades gubernamentales solamente 04 a 156 200 160 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 04A 7 156 200 156 200 West Coast Coast Guard Only Costa occidental guardia costera solamente East Coast Commercial Fishing Costa oriental pesca comercial 05 156 250 160 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 05A e 156 250 156 250 Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas 06 7 156 300 156 300 Intership Safety Seguridad entre embarcaciones 07 156 350 160 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia publica operador maritimo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 07A 156 350 156 350 Commercial Comerciales 08 e 156 400 156 400 Commercial Intership Only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente 09 e e 156 450 156 450 Boater Calling Channel Canal de llamada de la tripulaci n Non Commercial Recreational no comercial recreativo 10 156 500 156 500 Commercial Comerciales 11 gt e 156 550 156 550
29. nales 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 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Canales activos para peque as embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones como por ejemplo 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 o VHF Marine a
30. nished and do not expect a reply 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 For a fee calls can be made 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 transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using o Emergency Messages and a B A equ A 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 C
31. ny internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician This radio is supplied with NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries m Use only the Cobra power cord to recharge NiMH batteries in the radio m Do not short circuit the batteries m When replacing the batteries dispose of the old batteries properly The NiMH batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire m Do not attempt to operate your radio while recharging the batteries Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communications Commission rules and make it illegal to use ofei el8 a Marine Communication om SS gt Introduction ar Introduction 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 3 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 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
32. o 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 Emergency Messages Od and Distre Procedu VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or IL 1234 AB repeated three 3 times Mayday Corsair or IL 1234 AB Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic distance 5 miles Struck submerged object and flooding need pump and tow Four 4 adults three 3 children aboard no one injured Estimate we will remain afloat one half hour Corsair or IL 1234 AB is 26 ft sloop with blue hull and tan deck house I 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 2 Specifications Specifications Number of Channels All U S Canadian International and NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 6 0 VDC Battery Life NiMH 9 4 hours 3 watts 5 TX 5 RX 90 Standby 12 hours 1 watt Alkaline 26 hours 3 watts 33 hours 1 watt Current Drain Standby 40 mA Receive Rx 100 mA Transmit Tx 1 1 A High Power 700 mA Low Power Tem
33. oast 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 Marine Emergency Signals The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance PAN PAN The urgency signal PAN PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn pahn SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure ee tay When using an international emergency signal the appropriate signal is to be spoken three 3 times prior to the message o Emergency Messages and A A equ A If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals priority over any other messages ALL station
34. ocation O NOTE When in the WX Alert mode and NOAA sends the 1050Hz alert tone the radio will sound a series of beeps WX Auto Search SCAN WX Auto Search SCAN Mode Function The purpose of the WX Auto Search SCAN function is to enable the receiver to automatically scan for Weather Alerts 2 on all ten 10 WX channels while the radio is in Marine al LT Standby status This allows use of the communication Wt ae functions of the radio without missing a Weather Alert when m WX Auto Search SCAN function is On m WX Alert is On m The radio is tuned to a Marine VHF channel and has entered Power Save mode meaning there is no signal activity or user input for 10 seconds m The radio software has detected that the current WX channel signal level has dropped below a preset minimum level or is gone completely Under these conditions the software will scan the WX channels looking for an active WX channel When an active WX channel is found it will stop the scan and use the new WX channel to look for the standard 1050Hz alert tone Q Advanced Operation Operating Your Radi Advanced Operation Several capabilities of your radio can add to its versatility and ease of use even though they are not needed for its basic operation Channel 16 9 Mode Channel 16 9 mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode Channel 16 9 Button To Switch
35. ondencia publica operador maritimo 84A 157 225 157 225 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo O 157 275 161 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 85A 157 275 157 275 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 86 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 86A 157 325 157 325 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 87 157 375 161 975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 87A 157 375 157 375 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 88 157 425 162 025 Public Correspondence Ship to Coast Correspondencia p blica entre embarcaci n y costa In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border En los EE UU solamente dentro de los casi 121 kil metros 75 millas de la frontera canadiense 88A 157 425 157 425 Commercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente x VHF Marine Channel Weather Channel Y SS Y Me VHF Marine Channel Assignments English Weather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorol gicos NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex o
36. ones 64A 156 225 156 225 U S Government Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales Canada Commercial Fishing solamente Canad pesca comercial 65 156 275 160 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 65A 156 275 156 275 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 66 156 325 160 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Channel Number N mero de canal Channel Map Mapa de canales USA EE UU Intl Internac Frequency Frecuencia Canada Transmit Canad Transm 156 325 Receive Recepci n 156 325 Power Limits L mites de potencia 1 watt CAN 1 vatio Canad 67 156 375 156 375 1 watt USA 1 vatio EE UU 68 o o 156 425 156 425 69 156 475 156 475 156 575 156 525 156 575 72 156 625 156 625 73 156 675 156 675 75 156 725 156 775 156 725 156 775 1 watt Only Int S lo 1 vatio Int 156 825 156 825 1 watt Only Int S lo 1 vatio Int 77 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA and CAN 1 vatio EE UU y Canad Appendix Channel Use English Port O
37. pe button again to return to Marine Standby mode Memory Location Scan ey Advanced Operation ey Advanced Operation Memory Location Scan Mode During Memory Location Scan mode the radio will rapidly scan through all programmed memory channels Whenever any activity is detected on a channel the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of Memory Location Scan mode NOTE If there are fewer than two 2 memory locations programmed in the radio the Memory Location Scan option will not be available At least two 2 memory locations need to be programmed to use the Scan button To Enter Memory Location Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press the Memory Escape button 2 Press the DUAL WATCH SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan all pre assigned memory channels The SCAN and MEM icons will show on the LCD 3 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning the Memory Location Scan channels or to change the scan direction 5 To EXIT Memory Location Scan mode press the DUAL WATCH SCAN button again The SCAN and MEM icons will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is req
38. peration The rest of the 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 Channel Number RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel Numero Frecuencia de recepci n MHz Weather Channel operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex 4 162 550 NOAA operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 2 162 400 OAA NOTE 3 162 475 NOAA 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 between simplex and duplex 6 162 500 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 04A transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia a 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 ilus
39. perations Uso de canales Espa ol Operaciones portuarias U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge communications in lower Mississippi River Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing S amp R 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 Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU no comercial recreativo Canad pesca comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 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 est n prohibidas EE UU y Canad no comercial recreativo Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Non Commercial Intership Only No comercial entre embarcaciones solamente U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones
40. perature Range 20 C to 50 C Radio Dimensions 4 0 x 2 4 x 1 2 102 mm x 62 mm x 31 mm not including antenna Radio Weight 0 Ibs 5 oz 228 g without batteries Receiver Frequency Range 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 0 35 uV 12 dB Sinad 0 30 uV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 60 dB Intermodulation and Rejection 60 dB Spurious and Image Rejection 60 dB AF Output 250 mW 8 Ohms Transmitter Frequency Range Tx 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF Output Power 1 or 3 watts Spurious Emissions 60 dB High Power 55 dB Low Power Microphone Type Condenser Frequency Stability 10 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB VHF Marine ov i o Asignaci n de canales de VHF VHF Marine Channel Assignments _ Three 3 sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U S A Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table on the following pages Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U S A Channel Map Channel Assignments English Distress Safety and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress
41. puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal 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 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 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 Appendix Appendix Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number ETEK CRURIS Frecuencia L mites de potencia Numero USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol EE UU Intemac Canada Transm Recepci n 01 e e 156 050 160 650 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia publica operador maritimo 01A 156 050 156 050 Port Operations and Commercial Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS in selected areas VTS en reas selectas 02 s 156 100 160 700 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia publica operador mar
42. ransmit 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 buttons 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 the first press of the buttons and not during fast advance If the new channel selected is restricted to low power the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD If the radio is in the Key Lock mode the channel will not change and the three 3 beep error signal will sound SCAN Button Press and release the SCAN button to scan all channels The SCAN icon will display on the LCD display Scanning begins at lower channels and scans to higher channels Press Channel Up Down button to change the scan direction When a signal is received in SCAN mode the radio will pause 10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation will stop when the Talk button is pressed NOTE Memory channels need to be saved to effectively enter the Memory Channel mode and scan all memory channels See
43. s MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not answered YOU should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct assistance you may be in a position to relay the message Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 Make sure your radio is On 2 Select Channel 16 3 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE 4 Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign repeated three 3 times 5 Say MAYDAY or PAN PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign 6 Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby 7 State the nature of your distress 8 State the kind of assistance needed 9 Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured 10 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel 11 Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull 12 Say 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 radi
44. s device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warning 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 st Strap Belt Clip are elo Installation Installation Included in this Package Wrist Strap and Belt Clip You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio Wrist Strap Wrist Strap The radio comes with the wrist strap already attached It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it Wrist Strap Belt Clip Use the spring loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person 1 Press open the belt clip slide it over the belt and release the clip 2 Insert the round guide on the back of the radio into the C guide channel on the belt clip The radio must be upside down as shown to remove it from the belt clip 3 Once the knob is inserted all the way into the belt clip channel the radio swings free but remains secure For connection to 12 volt power sources Your radio can be fitted with an optional External Speaker Microphone not included freeing your hands
45. the radio will be stored for a long period such as over the winter remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package This is especially important if you are using alkaline batteries Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause s Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly Solution s Recharge or replace batteries Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings NiMH batteries run down quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries Will transmit at one 1 watt but not at three 3 watts Will not transmit Batteries are low Selected channel is limited to one 1 watt Selected channel is limited to receive only Recharge or replace batteries Switch to another channel Switch to another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low Re adjust volume No response to button press Button lock is On Press Backlight Key Lock button No answer to calls Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Switch to three 3 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station VHF Marine Radio VHF Marine Radio 2 Procedure amp Procedure VHF Marine Radio Procedures 7 Prohibited Communications Maintain Your Watch You MUST NOT transmit Whenever your boat is underway the radio must b
46. tings by becoming familiar with the different key functions that are active in Marine Standby mode While in Marine Standby mode the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk Talk button Users will hear signals on the selected channel s in Receive RX mode and can hear alerts broadcast by the Coast Guard and NOAA NOTE Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 and you need to have the WX Alert turned On to receive NOAA weather alerts While in Marine Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned 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 NW ROG 1 Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send E EE Toggle to the Low Power setting U scan J j 3 With the microphone about 2 in 51 mm from your Vas ames If mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the Talk Button 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
47. to Channel 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 Standby channel NOTE This key is labeled as 16 for maximum visibility Operating Your Radio Dual Watch Mode Dual Watch mode gives you one 1 button access to scan a total of two 2 channels of most importance to you Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one 1 of the scanned locations The other channel can be any marine VHF channel of your choice DUAL WATCH Button Using Dual Watch 1 In Marine Standby mode select the desired channel for Dual Watch scanning 2 Press the Dual Watch button The DW icon will appear on the LCD display and the radio will scan channel 16 and the selected channel 3 A signal on any one 1 of the two 2 channels will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen O traffic on that location NOTE After the Dual 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 Dual Watch channels 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down buttons to resume scanning the Dual Watch channels or to change the scan direction 5 To EXIT the Dual Watch scan press the Dual Watch button again The DW
48. to return to Marine Standby mode To Recall a Stored Memory Location 1 Press the Memory Escape button The MEM icon will be turned On 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel 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 Memory Escape button to return the radio to Marine Standby mode The last channel used in Marine Standby mode will now be displayed on the LCD and the MEM icon will disappear To Erase Stored Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the Memory Escape button for two 2 seconds The memory location number will start flashing and the MEM icon will be turned On 2 Use the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to advance to the memory location you want to erase 3 Press the Memory Escape button to select the memory location The memory channel number will stop flashing and the channel number will start flashing 4 Use the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to change the channel to read 00 at the selected memory location 5 Press the Memory Escape button to erase that memory location Repeat steps 2 through 5 to erase as many additional memory locations as you want 6 Press and hold the Memory Escape button for two 2 seconds This will return the radio to Memory mode 7 Press and release the Memory Esca
49. traci 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 Accessories Accessories Optional Cobra accessories can enhance the use of the radio and offer convenience to the end user Lapel Speaker Microphone COBRA LASER DETECTORS Lapel Speaker Microphone A speaker microphone that attaches to your lapel Order P N CM 330 001 This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio on your belt while still being able to communicate with other vessels A small Push to Talk button on the lapel speaker microphone allows you to answer any incoming call GPS RADAR DETECTOR
50. u must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt 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 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 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 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 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
51. uired to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition m Keep the radio 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 Channel Scan Mode During Channel Scan mode the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through ALL the channels Whenever any activity is detected the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel The radio will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Channel Scan mode To Enter Channel Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press and hold the DUAL WATCH SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map The SCAN icon will show on the LCD A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning the Channel Scan channels or to change the scan direction To EXIT Channel Scan mode press and hold the DUAL WATCH SCAN button again The SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode m f
52. when key lock is set Channel Scan Memory Scan Scan through all or memorized channels to find conversations in progress Instant Channel 16 9 Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Dual Watch Use to monitor two 2 channels at once Channel 16 and one programmable channel 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 Rechargeable NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Five 5 rechargeable NiMH batteries supplied with the unit provide extended operating time compared to alkaline batteries and have no memory effect Five 5 AAA alkaline batteries may also be used for emergency backup power 12V Power Cord Included Charge the NiMH batteries in a car or boat Speaker Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker Mic Memory Channels Allows programming of up to ten 10 VHF memory channels Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals illuminated Buttons Allows high visibility of all function buttons har Important Safety Information ar Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio it must be installed and used properly Please read
53. you make a distress call on a cellular telephone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate If you do not know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can 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 VHF Marine Radio Procedures If you are not familiar with or need to brush up on the protocols that must be followed when using a VHF Marine Radio please study the section beginning at page 28 before putting your radio into service FCC Licensing Information 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 that can be accessed by pressing one 1 button 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
54. you will see the last value displayed While in the Setup mode you will not receive any signal reception Marine VHF Mode Programming Programming these features will allow you to customize certain features of this radio to enhance your On Water audio needs ESUSS0D CAE m CEND m Start from Marine Standby mode to begin Marine VHF Setup programming Press and hold the Enter Setup button for three 3 seconds to enter the programming mode Set Channel Map 0 Operating Your Radio U S A International Canada Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the U S A Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table in the Appendix Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose N Channel Up Down Buttons EM IC aaa IC am A ES QuE CHANNEL To Set Channel Map Operating Area 1 The Channel Map mode is the first mode that begins the Marine VHF Setup programming 2 U I and C will display with the current setting the U icon is the default flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down buttons to select the U or C icon 4 Press Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode Roger

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