Cobra Electronics HH300 User's Manual
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1. 0 c cece cece eee 2 O Transmit Recommendations for Marine Communication 4 Talk Icon j i Transmit Received Button a ORE TX 1am Signal Strength Icons f Oooiii TA HILO o K VHF Marine Radio Protocols Fo i Battery om ow BEERS Licensing Information 0 cccccceeeceeeeeeeeveeeees 5 oo Ov UIC A U C Active VHF Marine Radio Procedures 0cceceeeeveveveves 6 Channel Wrist Lock Ri J coas ii VCE CG seere E E S E E 7 own Buttons oe a sen aa Radiotelephone Calls onana 0 eee 8 Simplex Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 8 Pane Operation Cp UIC Button Power Icon p Icon VHF Marine Channel Assignments 0 0000 c uae 12 D eeideilas a aiios E a High Low Installation AOE i B Included in this Package 0 ccc cece cece ence rnn 22 Product Features Antenna Wrist Strap and Belt Clip 00 cece e ee 23 Backlit T aa LCD Screen Dual Power Button Lock Battery MIStANAUOU coca cat vee Bees we Gey uma oaa eA a 25 E Selectable to 1 or 5 watts output Prevents accidental changes to your Speaker oe power for near or distant calling settings when you set this feature KD Operating Your Radio o gt Channel 16 International Canada U S A Channels Instant Channel 16 Getting Started 0 cece cece aoaaa aaar n 26 ee oa SUNON Allows operation on any of the three Instant access2. or abrasive cleaners which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen Channel Scan During Channel Scan 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 ten seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Scan mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for the channel scan to function See page 27 for squelch procedure m f the radio is exposed to salt water wipe with a soft moist cloth at least once a day to prevent build up of Salt deposits which could interfere with button operation To enter channel scan 1 From Standby mode press and hold the Dual Watch Scan button The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire _ Dual Watch Scan Button DEC m fthe 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 so if you are using alkaline batteries Scan icon Talk or Channel Up Down English channel map selected in the active channel map The Scan icon will show on the LCD To exit channel scan 1 From Scan mode press the Dual Watch Scan button This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned channel During channel scan while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following
3. testing your radio m When you are on land fe English d LY CS a VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Calling To call another vessel or a shore installation such as a lock or bridge tender m Make sure your radio is On m Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used m When the channel is quiet press the Talk button and call the ship you wish to contact Hold the radio at least 5 cm from your face and speak directly into it in a normal tone of voice clearly and distinctly Say name of station being called THIS IS your vessel s name or call sign m Once contact is made on the calling channel you must switch to a proper working channel See the channel listing on page 12 21 For Example The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair Vagabond Corsair this is Vagabond Reply 72 or any proper working channel Corsair 72 or Roger m After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call sign or vessel name and switch to Channel 16 NOTE For the best sound quality at the station you re calling hold the radio at least 5 cm from your mouth and slightly off to one side Speak in a normal tone of voice Nothing comes close to a Cobra 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 8 d LY VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Boaters may make and receive radi
4. the coast consider installing a CobraMarine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power Visit www cobra com or your local dealer for model availability Recommendations for Vari inicati If you will be going far offshore you should consider adding even more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel The coastguard does not endorse mobile phones as substitutes for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a distress call on a mobile phone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally mobile phones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate If you don t know where you are the coastguard will have difficulty finding you if you re using a mobile phone However mobile phones can have a place on board where mobile coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses fa English d LY CS a VHF Marine Radio Protocols Licensing Information The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to International Canadian or U S A regulations It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 by pressing one key CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the U S FCC Federal Communications Commission requirements that regulate the Marit
5. 0 15 Environmental receive only used by class C EPIRB s 15 e 156 750 156 750 1 Watt INT and CAN 15 International on board communication Canada EPIRB buoys only 16 e o e 156 800 156 800 16 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 ej 156 850 156 850 1 Watt CAN 17 State Controlled U S A only ai ae English Nothing comes close to a Cobra B CS a 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 16 O VHF Marine S J f Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number Int l Canada U S A Transmit Receive Limits 18 e 456 900 161 500 18 Port Operations Ship Movement 18A e e 156 900 156 900 18A Commercial 19 e 456 950 161 550 19 Port Operations Ship Movement 19A 156950 156 950 _ 19A Commercial 20 e e e 157 000 161 600 1 Watt CAN 20 International port operations ship movement Canada coastguard only 20A 157 000 157 000 20A Port Operations 21 e e 157 050 161 650 21 Port Operations Ship Movement 21A SS 21A U S government only Canada coastguard only 22 e 22 Port Operations Ship Movement 99A Beco 22A U S and Canadian coastguard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 4DF 23 e e 457 150 161 750 23 Public Correspondence marine operator na 23A e 157 150 157 150 23A Government Only 24 e e e 157 200 161 800 24 Public Correspondence marine oper
6. 0 61 62 63 64 65 66 78 82 84 85 86 87 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 4 5 7 12 14 18 19 20 21 22 61 62 63 64 65 66 69 71 73 74 77 79 80 81 82 83 Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about operational handling movement and safety of ships Navigational Channels 13 67 Channels are available to all vessels Messages must be about navigation including passing or meeting other vessels These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges You must keep your messages Short and power output at no more than 1 watt 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 NOTE The U S A and Canada impose restrictions on the use of many channels within their territorial waters These are noted in the channel assignment chart If operating your vessel in U S A or Canadian waters consult the national communication authority or a knowledgeable local radio operator for further guidance Nothing comes close to a Cobra h3 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 14 O VHF Marine o A f o Channel Channel Map Frequenc
7. 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 53 PM Page 1 Our Thanks to You and aL istomer Assistance Introduction Cobra MARINE Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this 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 2 way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes With it you can call for help get information from other boaters talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator Customer Assistance Customer Assistance The Cobra Electronics Corporation J E j pe Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand i i A a its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further line of quality products includes assistance after reading this manual please contact your local dealer This equipment is intended for use in D M AT M FI M LT M PT M BE M FR M LV M SE L CY M GB LI M CH M CZ M GR M LU 2 Sl L DE M HU M MT M SK M DK MIE MW NL L TR M EE M IS M NO MES M IT M PL CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories A yt For Warranty Product Service and GPS Global Positionin
8. 56925 161525 e e 186005 5805 o 3 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Power Limits 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 1 Watt CAN 66A 1 Watt USA 67 68 69 70 71 WZ 13 74 1 Watt CAN 1 78 78A CS a Channel Use Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement U S government only Canada Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations U S commercial used for bridge to bridge communications in lower Mississippi River intership only Canada commercial fishing S amp R Non Commercial recreational International intership port operations ship movement U S non commercial recreational Canada commercial fishing only Digital Selective Calling voice communications not allowed International port operations ship movement U S and Canada non commercial recreational Non Commercial intership only International intership port operations ship movement U S port operations Canada commercial fishing only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement U S port operations Canada commercial fishing only Port Operations intership only restric
9. D will show the appropriate icons and all controls will be operative The radio will then be in Standby mode To turn your radio Off 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob all the way anticlockwise until you hear and feel a click Operating Your Radio On Off Power Volume Knob Squelch Knob CS a Volume The On Off Power Volume knob also controls the speaker Volume The Volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker and does not affect the Volume of your outgoing messages which is controlled by the circuitry of your radio To increase the volume 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise To decrease the volume 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob anticlockwise Squelch Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency noise so that you can hear the signals you want more clearly To squelch your radio 1 With the Squelch knob turned fully anticlockwise turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise until you hear a hissing noise sound 2 Turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the hissing Sound stops Turning the Squelch knob further clockwise will filter weak and medium strength signals until only the Strongest signal can get through at its highest setting To receive weaker signals turn the Squelch knob anticlockwise If the squelch is set so you can hear a continuous hissing sound the scan and dual watch functions will be blocked Nothing comes cl
10. Electronics Corporation authorized accessories antennas batteries belt clips etc DO NOT operate the radio where RF energy generated during transmission may cause electromagnetic interference or incompatibility with other devices or systems This includes aircraft blasting sites and hospitals TURN OFF the radio in explosive atmospheres and where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions CAUTIONS Your radio is only waterproof when the antenna and batteries are properly installed A AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 20 C or above 60 C KEEP your radio at least 1 m away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government rules and make it illegal to use Nothing comes close to a Cobra a CS a 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 4 Introduction a E Recommendations for Marine Communication The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages If the 5 watt maximum output of your radio isn t sufficient for the distances you travel from
11. Laoghaire County Dublin Ireland Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Portable Marine Radio MR HH400EU MR HH300EU To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents EN60945 2002 EMC EN60950 1 2001 SAFETY ETSI EN301 178 1 2000 08 ETSI EN301 178 2 2000 08 RADIO We hereby declare that all essential radio tests suites have been carried out and that the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex III or IV of Directive 1995 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Claremont House 34 Molesey Road Walton on Thames KT12 4RQ UK Identification mark C 01 68 The equipment will also carry the Class 2 equipment identifier The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin Ireland Name and address of EU representative Mike Kavanagh Name Managing Director of CEEL Title May 13 2004 Signature of authorized person Date Nothing comes close to a Cobra
12. R F Squelch Knob 6 23 04 1 56 PM Page 26 Operating Your Radio Getting Started Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons on the radio Press means a momentary press then release press and hold means to hold the button down 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 five seconds after the button is released At times you will hear two other sounds Two beeps will sound to confirm your setting changes and three beeps will sound to notify you of an error Power On Off The On Off Power Volume knob on the top of the radio is held in the Off position by a click stop To turn your radio On 1 Turn the Squelch knob half way anticlockwise when viewed from above 2 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob clockwise until you hear and feel a click When the radio is powered On a brief tone will sound the display backlight will turn On and the display will Show all icons for two seconds All buttons will be inoperative during these two seconds After two seconds the radio will return to the settings in effect when it was last powered Off the LC
13. a Press the Talk button to remain on that channel and end scanning This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning channels During channel scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press the Talk button to communicate on the last memory location scanned and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change scan direction Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On NIMH batteries run down quickly Will transmit at 1 watt but not at 5 watts Will not transmit No sound from speaker No response to button press No answer to calls CS a Possible Cause s Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly Batteries are at the end of their life Batteries are low Selected channel is limited to 1 watt Selected channel is limited to receive only Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Key lock is On Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Solution s Recharge or replace batteries D Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings Replace with new batteries Recharge or replace batteries Switch to another channel Switch to another channel Re adj
14. ator 25 e e 157 250 161 850 25 Public Correspondence marine operator 26 e 157 300 161 900 26 Public Correspondence marine operator 21 e e 157 350 161 950 21 Public Correspondence marine operator ai ae 28 o ej 157 400 162 000 28 Public Correspondence marine operator 60 e ee 156 025 160 625 60 Public Correspondence marine operator 61 o o 156 075 160 675 61 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operation Ship Movement 61A U S government only Canada coastguard only a EERE A eee West Coast coastguard only East Coast commercial fishing 62 e S 156 125 160 725 62 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 62A 156 125 156 125 62A West Coast coastguard only East Coast commercial fishing English Nothing comes close to a Cobra CS a 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 18 CIN ae VHF Marin l Channel Number 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A 67 68 69 70 71 TA 73 74 11 78 78A English Int l Canada USA Transmit Receive Channel Map Frequency 186 175 160775 o 186 175 156 175 e e 156225 160 825 e 156 225 156 225 e 156 275 160875 e e 156275 156275 e 156325 160925 e 156325 156325 e e e 156425 156425 e e e RXony 156525 e e e 156625 156625 e 1
15. d to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual 1 WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment General Precautions The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RF exposure limits established for it WARNINGS Your CobraMarine 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 beyond recommended allowable limits for occupational use ALWAYS hold the radio especially the antenna at least 5 cm away from you when you are transmitting NEVER allow the antenna to touch any part of your body when transmitting KEEP the radio and antenna at least as far from bystanders as from yourself DO NOT operate the radio without the supplied antenna or a Cobra Electronics Corporation authorized replacement attachment In addition to the RF energy exposure hazard doing so may damage the radio 2 English CIN ae Introduction WARNINGS DO NOT transmit more than 50 of the time the radio is in use 50 duty cycle The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the Transmit icon shows on the LCD screen ALWAYS use only Cobra
16. dio into the channel on the back of the belt clip You must have the radio upside down as shown to insert or remove it from the The radio operates with six high quality AA alkaline Batteries Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment by turning the screw anticlockwise 1 4 turn 2 Slide the empty battery tray out of the radio belt clip 3 Align the batteries with the slots in the battery 3 Once the knob has been inserted tray and insert them Be sure to match the polarity Insert Knob onto Belt Clip gamae all the way into the belt clip channel markings on the batteries with those on the tray gt i f SEP the radio will swing freely while 4 Slide the full battery tray into the radio Be sure the seal is in its groove and not pinched between the tray and the body of the radio 5 Turn the screw turn clockwise to lock the battery tray in place being securely retained A CAUTION The gasket on the base of the battery pack TRE is essential for the radio to be waterproof Be certain that it is not dislodged and that it fits properly into the radio Maintaining the Battery Charge As you use your radio the battery power Fully Charged icon will show the battery power remaining When the icon begins to flash it is time BATT MENEE to change the batteries Partially Charged BATT HEH Fully Discharged N I BATT __ English Nothing comes close to a Cobra bs CS a 300 B
17. g System Vay Accessory Information S A Please contact your local dealer or distributor P See the enclosed leaflet that provides contact information for the CobraMarine international distributors HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH300 EU Nothing comes close to a Cobra English Nothing comes close to a Cobra English eee For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com 2004 Cobra Electronics Europe Limited Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin Ireland www cobra com Power Inverters Printed in China Part No 480 118 P a ae 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page A2 Radio Controls Backlit LCD Sereen aci and indica Introduction Introduction Introduction Belt Clip Ant p ORERE menna 7d ii Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Squelch n ses 5 eo e Introduction Knob g O TA err B Our THANKS TO TOU nadya neca ai nem cen chee a a EA A1 i T O Dualach Customer Assistance 0 0 ccc eee eee A1 On Off Power SE a AE Channel Icon Radio Controls and Indicators o ae A2 Volume Knob Pu s Backlit LOD SGEE s sesaacreneieenspn en tous bananie RESINTE A3 Backlight icon E High Low PrOOUCE FOAIE cc dota teee yea ekeeehers eases EA A3 i Fag SCAN DW 11 Icons Important Safety Information 0
18. he 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 beep error signal will sound English High Power Mode High Low Power Button Backlight Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1 or 5 watts of power Cobra Electronics Corporation suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications to conserve battery life and to avoid overpowering nearby Stations with your signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at 1 watt To toggle between the High and Low Power modes 1 Press the High Low Power button The LCD will show which mode is in effect some channels are restricted to use at a maximum of 1 watt Your radio will automatically set the power to Low Power mode when you select those channels While using the U S A channel map if in an emergency you need to increase the output power on Channel 13 and Channel 67 for your signal to be heard you can override the Low Power mode by pressing and holding the High Low Power button D The LCD will be illuminated by the Backlight when any key is pressed and will remain on for five seconds after the button is released Backlight Key Lock Button CS a If you need to turn On the backlight without disturb
19. ime Radio Service Station License The UK requires a ships radio license and a marine radio operator s certificate before transmitting equipment can be used aboard a vessel Other European countries have specific requirements of their own For detailed information and applications contact the Radio Licensing Centre run by Royal Mail in the UK In other countries contact the relevant national postal or telecommunications authority Canadian or U S A Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of Canada or the U S A you Should contact Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch or the U S Federal Communications Commission for licensing and operating information Radio Call Sign ccs A radio call sign is included as part of the ships radio license in the UK Other countries may have different practices contact your local regulatory authority for information User Responsibility and Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations The 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra s 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 6 VHF Marine Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is unde
20. ing any settings 1 Press the Backlight Key Lock button The backlight will remain On for ten seconds If the backlight is On a press of the Backlight Key Lock button will turn it Off Nothing comes close to a Cobra 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 56 PM Page 30 Locked Buttons Key Lock Icon d LY AIOR Operating Your Radio Key Lock To prevent accidental changes to your settings you can Lock m Channel Up Button Channel Down Button UIC Button 16 Button High Low Power Button Dual Watch Scan Button To lock or unlock the buttons 1 Press and hold the Backlight Key Lock button The key 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 beep error message Both the Backlight Key Lock button and the Talk button are active you can receive or transmit a message with key lock On but you cannot change the channel Low Power Mode 5 cm from Mouth Standby Receive and Transmit Standby and Receive Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On From this mode you can change your settings using the buttons on the front of the radio and switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button Signals will be Received on the selected channel s and alerts broadcast by the coastguard will activate the corresponding routines in your radio Talk Button NOTE Coastguard alerts are broadcast o
21. n Channel 16 While in Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned English LA SE Operating Your Radio Check Channel Number slalele Transmit Transmit mode gives you the ability to interact with Safety services other vessels and shore stations When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits See pages 12 21 to help you select the proper channels To transmit a message 1 Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send 2 Toggle to the low power setting 3 With the microphone about 5 cm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone The Transmit icon and meter will appear on the LCD 4 Release the Talk button when you have finished speaking Your radio can only operate in either the Transmit or the Receive mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released D If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is depressed the radio will NOT transmit and the Transmit icon will blink If the Talk button is held down for five minutes the radio will automatically cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to re
22. nd before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help If you are merely out of fuel do not send an emergency message Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or give you a tow English CS a O Emergency Messages g a 4 4 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals The three spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance The urgency signal PAN 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 it tay When using an international emergency signal the appropriate signal is to be spoken three times prior to the message If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one of these signals priority D over any other messages ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency If you hear a distress message from a ves
23. on on page A2 English Ai SE gt Channel Use 79 Port Operations Ship Movement 79A Commercial also non commercial only in Great Lakes 80 Port Operations Ship Movement 80A Commercial also non commercial only in Great Lakes 81 Port Operations Ship Movement 81A U S government only environmental protection operations 82 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operation Ship Movement 82A U S government only Canada coastguard only 83 Canada coastguard only 83A U S government only Canada coastguard only 84 Public Correspondence marine operator 84A Public Correspondence marine operator 85 Public Correspondence marine operator 85A Public Correspondence marine operator 86 Public Correspondence marine operator 86A Public Correspondence marine operator 87 Public Correspondence marine operator 87 Public Correspondence marine operator 87A Public Correspondence marine operator 88 Public Correspondence ship to coast in U S only within 121 kilometres of Canadian Border 88 Commercial Intership only 88A Commercial Intership only Awn AN Ee ee ee ee ee USS NOTE All the listed channels are pre programmed at the factory according to international regulations those of Industry Canada Canada and those of the FCC U S A They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex In some countries additional channels are a
24. on will disappear from the LCD and the unit will return to Standby mode status During dual watch while receiving an incoming Dual Watch Dual Watch gives you one button access to scan the two channels of most importance to you Channel 16 will always be one of the scanned channels You can select the other of them transmission you can choose from the following nE a Press the Talk button to remain on that dual watch location and return to Standby mode pi qa NOTE The radio must be squelched for dual watch to function See page 27 for squelch procedure f22l English CS a b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning dual watch locations If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning dual watch locations During dual watch while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press the Talk button to communicate on the last dual watch location scanned and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change scan direction Nothing comes close to a Cobra l3 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 56 PM Page 34 d LY Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition m Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents or harsh
25. ose to a Cobra 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 56 PM Page 28 d LY Operating Your Radio International Canada U S A Channel Maps Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use internationally in Canada and in the U S A Most of the channels are the same for all three maps but there are definite differences see tables on pages 12 21 Your radio has all three maps built into it and will Operate correctly in whichever area you choose UIC Button To set your radio for the area in which you will be using it 1 From Standby mode press and hold the UIC button for two seconds The radio will shift one channel map and the Active Channel Map icon on the LCD will show the change on the LCD Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map s Channels Your radio will receive and transmit VHF signals on the Channel indicated on the LCD You can change the Channel at any time using the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons Channel Up Down Buttons To change channels 1 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button If you are on Channel 88 pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 1 If you are on Channel 1 pressing the Channel Down button will advance to Channel 88 You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance The beep sound will occur only at the first press of the button and not during fast advance If the new channel selected is restricted to low power t
26. otelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made for a fee between your VHF radio and telephones on land sea and in the air See pages 12 21 for the public correspondence marine operator channels If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through Those services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow CAUTION You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private as it is on a regular telephone Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a Situation beyond your control The coastguard 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 coastguard or coastguard auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event do communicate with the coastguard as soon as you experience difficulties a
27. rway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages Power Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few kilometres If there is no answer switch to a higher power This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 You may also call on ship to ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship to ship channel Limits on Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time If you do not get a reply wait at least 2 minutes before calling again After three 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 your station by your call sign ship name or other official number at both the beginning and end of each message Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit m False distress or emergency messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane words or meaning m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular Station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are
28. sel stand by your radio If it is not answered YOU should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct assistance you may be in a position to relay the message Nothing comes close to a Cobra a 300 BR F VHF Marine Radio Protocols 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 10 ai ae O Emergency Messages g a 4 4 Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly O Emergency Messages g a 4 4 4 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the coastguard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to home in on 1 Make sure your radio is On For Example 2 Select VHF Channel 16 Mayday Mayday Mayday 3 Press Talk button and say This is Corsair Corsair Corsair MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Mayday Corsair or PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN a l l l 7 or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Point Lynas bears 220 degrees magnetic distance 5 kilometres 4 Say Struck submerged object and flooding need pump and tow THIS IS your vessel name or call sign Four adults three children aboard no one injured 5 Say Estimate we will remain afloat one half hour MAYDAY or PAN PAN or SECURITE Corsair is an 8 metre
29. sloop with blue hull and tan deck house your vessel name or call sign a o will be listening on Channel 16 6 Tell where you are This is Corsair Your position or what navigational aids or landmarks are near pis pelea 7 State the nature of your distress over 8 State the kind of assistance needed It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you 9 Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent 10 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel 11 Briefly describe your vessel length type colour hull 12 Say WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 13 End message by saying THIS IS your vessel name or call sign OVER 14 Release Talk button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at item 3 above For medical problems such as crew hit by sailboat boom or heart trouble make a PAN PAN call as above with the word medico added PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO The coastguard will try to link you to a doctor who can give expert advice and evaluate the need for evacuation Nothing comes close to a Cobra fit English CS a 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 12 VHF Marin VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in
30. sume transmission Nothing comes close to a Cobra ft 300 BR F 6 23 04 Advanced Operation Channel 16 Button 1 56 PM Page 32 Operating Your Radio d LY Operating Your Radio Channel Up Down Buttons Channel 16 This function gives you quick access to the calling Channel 16 from any operational mode To switch to Channel 16 1 Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16 To exit the Channel 16 mode and return to whatever status existed before entering this mode press the Channel 16 waren button a again Cc gt While in the Channel 16 mode you can also press i Dual Watch Scan Button the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to change channels If you press this button when Key Lock mode is On you will get a three beep error message and your radio will not change mode Dual Watch Mode To select the second channel for scanning and enter Dual Watch mode 1 In Standby mode use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change to the channel you want to scan along with Channel 16 2 From Standby mode press and release the Dual Watch Scan button The Dual Watch icon will appear on the LCD and the radio will scan between Channel 16 and the channel you selected A signal on either of the channels will stop the scan for ten seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on the channel To exit Dual Watch mode 1 Press and release the Dual Watch Scan button The ic
31. ted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships Public Correspondence marine operator Non Commercial recreational Nothing comes close to a Cobra 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 20 CIN ae 2 VHF Marine VEE SPAS FSGS l ALS LRARLS gt Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number Intl Canada U S A Transmit Receive Limits 79 156 975 161 575 79A e e 156975 156 975 80 e 157025 161 625 80A e 157 025 157 025 81 e 187 075 161 675 81A e e 157075 157 075 20 157425 161725 82A e e 157125 1571235 83 e e f 187 175 161 775 83A e e 157175 157 175 84 e e e 187 225 161 825 84A o e 157225 157 2235 vane 85 e e 157 275 161 875 85A o e 157275 157 275 86 e e e 157325 161 925 86A 157325 157 325 87 e e 157375 161 975 87 e 187 375 187 375 87A 157375 157 375 88 EE 157 425 162 025 s o am 157425 ea e s7425 187425 NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the plain numbered channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A and 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex Operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustrati
32. ternationally in Canada and in the U S A Most of the channels are the same for all three maps but there are definite differences see table on the following pages Your radio has all three maps built into it and will Operate correctly in whichever area you choose When shipped from the factory your radio will be set to the International Channel Map See page 28 for instructions on how to change the Channel Map The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the International Channel Map Distress Safety and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety Intership Safety Channel 6 Ship to ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to coastguard ships and aircraft On Board Communication Channel 15 Used for communication between parts of large ships Non Commercial Channels 68 72 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 fi2l English d LY CS a VHF Marine Radio Protocols Commercial Channels 8 9 10 11 17 67 88 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 88 and 88A only for ship to ship messages Public Correspondence marine operator Channels 1 2 3 4 5 7 23 24 25 26 27 28 6
33. to priority Channel 16 l different channel maps established Sa ach standby Receive and MES we oveva E E E E 30 Dual Watch for these areas Lets you monitor two channels at Advanced Operation 0 0 ccc cece eee eee 32 Scan Button Waterproof once Channel 16 and one user Maintenance a dota Renal a ee E a Gace et a a a a Geiss oP a a Ee ed ce 35 Submersible to 1 metre of water for programmable channel Troubleshooting cccc coc ckud vee eaaa 35 30 minutes meets JIS7 Standards Specifications nunun anaana araara rrara 36 Channel Scan Declaration of Conformit 37 Ch eclaration of Conformity 0 0 00 eee Cai Lets you scan through channels to CE Marki 37 H Cobra find conversations in progress ar Ing Eom ata eas a acd ee es a nets a a ia er ak ce ey ee ana ah a face ee eta eh Me Ge aden a ce English bessseesessesseageneenenneeseneeneed English Nothing comes close to a Cobra h eeceococoocoooooooosoooococooooooooooocoocooooocoooooo as ae 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 54 PM Page 2 RLO LMDC Important Safety Information Before assembling and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Introduction Warning and Caution Statements To make the most of this radio it must be assembled and used properly Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling and using it Special attention must be pai
34. ust volume and squelch Press Backlight Key Lock button Switch to 5 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station Nothing comes close to a Cobra bss 300 BR F p Operating Your Radio 6 23 04 1 56 PM Page 36 Specifications Number of Channels All International Canadian and U S A Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 16 KOF3E Input Voltage 7 2 VDC Alkaline Batteries 8 Hours 5 Watts 10 hours 1 Watt Battery Life 5 TX 5 RX 90 Stand by Current Drain Stand by 40 mA Receive 200 mA Transmit 1 8 A High power 0 7 A Low Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C Radio Dimensions 139 7 mm x 55 9 mm x 35 6 mm Radio Weight 499 g Receiver Frequency Range 155 500 MHz to 162 425 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 155 500 MHz to 162 425 MHz 1 and 5 Watts 60 dB High 55 dB Low Frequency Range RF Output Power Spurious Emissions Microphone Type Condenser Frequency Stability 5 ppm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB English d LY CS a Declaration of Conformity Wirele dale Operating Your Radio Declaration of Conformity We Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun
35. vailable These can be programmed on the radio by the local dealer or distributor Nothing comes close to a Cobra A 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 55 PM Page 22 d LY na Wrist Strap E MAEUELOI a MAEUEL Ia Included in this Package Antenna Wrist Strap and Belt Clip You should find all of the following items in the Antenna Installation package with your CobraMarine VHF radio The flexible Antenna for the radio is shipped separately in the package and must be attached before you use the radio Ae 1 Align the base of the antenna with the socket in the top of the radio 2 Screw it all the way into the socket Be sure that the seal seats properly CAUTION Operating the radio without the antenna in place may damage the unit The radio is not waterproof until the antenna and battery pack are in place with their seals properly seated Wrist Strap Flexible Antenna all Wrist Strap Your radio comes with the Wrist Strap already attached It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it Battery Tray Operating Instruction Manual Batteries Not Included 22 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 3 CS a 300 BR F 6 23 04 1 55 PM Page 24 d LY na Wrist Strap akyeclitciiceyal ACUEI a Belt Clip Battery Installation Use the Belt Clip to carry your radio around with you 1 Slide the clip onto your belt 2 Insert the knob on the back of the ra
36. y Number Intl Canada USA Transmit Receive imi 01 e e 156 050 160 650 01 Public Correspondence marine operator 01A 156 050 156 050 01A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 156 100 160 700 02 Public Correspondence marine operator 03 s 156450 160 750 03 Public Correspondence marine operator 03A 156 150 156 150 03A Government Only 04 456 200 160 800 04 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 04A 156 200 156 200 04A West Coast coastguard only East Coast commercial fishing 05 156250 160 850 05 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement 05A e 156 250 156 250 05A Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 e 156 300 156 300 06 Intership Safety 07 156 350 160 950 07 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operations Ship Movement aA e 456 250 156 350 OTA Commeit 3S S S lt S S S EJ 08 e 156 400 156 400 08 Commercial intership only 09 e 156 450 156 450 09 Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial recreational 10 e 156500 156 500 10 Commercial 11 s s es 11 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 e 12 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 8 e 198680 156 6501 Wat ca and USA ae 14 e a aac 14 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 15 Rx Only 156 75
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