Cobra MR HH125
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1. 6 Wrist Strap Belt Clip and External Speaker Mic 7 Batteries and 8 fey Operating Your Radio Getting Started 10 Setup Mode 14 Standby Receive and Transmit 18 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio and Alert 19 Advanced Operation 21 Maintenanee we eens ia aos 27 MOUDIESMOOUING ices ines Ste pee siecle a 27 fey VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures 28 Voice Calling 30 Radiotelephone Calls 31 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 32 Warranty and Trademark Limited 1 Year Warranty neea 35 Trademark Acknowledgement 35 Customer Service R Product ia 36 Specifications es 37 Appendix English Espa ol VHF Marine Channel Assignments 48 Weather Channel Assignments 53 ACCESSORIES ii a teed guia ae Dd ee mad 54 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 ac_impo Introduction Introduction Import2. Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Environmental Receive Only Medioambiental recepci n solamente Usado por radiobalizas de localizaci n de siniestros EPIRB clase C Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication Canad boyas de EPIRB solamente Internacional comunicaci n de a bordo International Distress Safety and Calling Llamadas seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional State Controlled U S A Only Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Controlado a nivel estatal EE UU solamente Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comerciales Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Comerciales Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement Port Operations Canad guardia costera solamente Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S and Canadian Coast Gua
3. 68 156 425 156 425 69 156 475 156 475 156 575 156 525 156 575 156 625 156 675 156 625 156 675 74 156 725 156 725 75 156 775 156 825 156 775 156 825 1 watt Only Int S lo 1 vatio Int 1 watt Only Int S lo 1 vatio Int 77 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA CAN 1 vatio EE UU y Canad English Espa ol 2 VHF Marin Channel Use English Port Operations 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 L
4. If traveling far offshore you should consider adding even more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel The U S Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate If you do not know where you are the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone However cellular telephones can 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 N
5. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara Cobra 2 VHF Marin Power Limits Limites de potencia Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Numero USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive de canal E EE UU Internac Canad Transm Recepci n Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol 156 050 160 650 01A 156 050 156 050 02 156 100 160 700 03 156 150 160 750 156 150 156 150 156 200 160 800 156 200 156 200 156 250 160 850 156 250 156 250 156 300 156 300 156 350 160 950 156 350 156 350 156 400 156 400 156 450 156 450 156 500 156 500 156 550 156 550 156 600 156 600 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA CAN 1 vatio EE UU y Canad English Espa ol Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias y
6. Wrist Strap and Belt Clip External Speaker Microphone Jack Wrist Strap The radio comes with the wrist strap already attached It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it Belt Clip Use the spring loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person 1 Press open the belt clip slide it over the belt and release the clip 2 Insert the round guide on the back of the radio into the guide channel on the 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 Your radio can be fitted with an optional External Speaker Microphone not included freeing your hands 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation Batteries and Charging Install Batteries Install Batteries Power Source fs English The radio is is shipped with five 5 NiMH rechargeable batteries Ci 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 radio as fire explosion or batte
7. E OU 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 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 faal English Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of One 1 year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is used within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such
8. Speaker Microphone 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 This page intentionally left blank Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ss
9. Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the product is in warranty upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the product is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge For any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance 36 English 2 gt o Specifications a 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 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 Temperature 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 07 228 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 1
10. 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 Channal 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 Ior C icon 4 Press Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode Roger Beep One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries Channel Up Down Buttons a CHANNEL Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Roger Beep Mode Key Tone Mode fiel English 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 t
11. Usted puede realizar y recibir llamadas telef nicas a trav s de estas estaciones Operaciones portuarias Canales 14 5 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A 65 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de reas portuarias esclusas 0 canales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones Navegaci n Canales 13 67 Estos canales est n disponibles para todas las embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la navegaci n incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otras embarcaciones Estos tambi n son los principales canales activos para la mayor a de las esclusas y puentes levadizos Usted deber transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como m ximo Control mar timo Canal 17 Para comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con regulaci n y control asistencia o actividades de navegaci n Llamadas selectivas digitales Canal 70 Este canal est reservado para solicitudes de auxilio seguridad y llamadas de car cter general que usen solamente t cnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales Las comunicaciones verbales est n prohibidas el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal Meteorolog a Canales Wx 1 a 10
12. always be one 1 of used channels These memory locations can be selected individually or can be scanned the scanned locations The other channel can be any marine VHF channel of your choice To enter Memory mode press Memory Escape button The DUAL WATCH Button S A La UPS a d Emm SCAN UNC Laa E DW 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 to the 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 icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode 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 but
13. dispose of properly Some marine suppliers accept old batteries for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal Maintaining the Battery Charge As you use your radio the battery power icon will show the battery power remaining When the icon begins to flash it is time to recharge or change the batteries NOTICE Use only the 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 It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh high quality AAA 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 6 Operating Your Radio Getting Started 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 butt
14. 56 025 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine 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 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 Mess
15. Canadian Power Squadron Visit their website http www cps ecp ca english newradiocard html contact the nearest field office or write Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A 0C8 User Responsibility and Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land including when your boat is on its trailer NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Installation Included in this Package You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio For connection to 12 volt power sources 5 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Installation
16. Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo service by MCTS Canada Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canad Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo service by MCTS Canada Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canad Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Ope
17. EAN Introduction Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Receive amp Transmit Icons Key Tone Icon 7 0 Button Lock Icon Signal Strength Icon E Low High Power Icons Scan Icon UIC Active Channel O Map Icons Ty re Roc g Memory Channel Icon OC AR a Dual Watch Icon Weather Icon sae Weather Alert Icon Battery Power Icon Broadcast Receive Icon Active Channel Numbers Product Features 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 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 English Roger Beep Tone Selectable Confirmation tone i
18. Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente operaciones de protecci n medioambiental Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Canada Coast Guard Only Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Canad guardia costera solamente U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas ublic Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo ublic Correspondence Marine Operator ublic Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo ublic Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo ublic Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo ublic Correspondence Marine Operator P P P P P P P Public Correspondence Marine Operato
19. Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions VHF MARINE RADIO English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A www cobra com English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English 9 8 p 5 gt D a sii o ia o E 2 2 Radio Controls Introduction ON OFF Volume Control o External Speaker Microphone Jack l Wrist Strap Connector Antenna O Ed s Belt 5 Backlit LCD gt Battery Screen Compartment NN e E a Battery Door Latch Push to O gt el C Zamm Channel Down Button Channel Up Button Button CHANNEL Dual Watch Power Level Scan Button Weather Button Squelch ja Instant Channel Button 16 9 Button Memor Microphone Button Enter Setup Button O Charge Jack Speaker fal English Backlit LCD
20. OAA 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 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 fa English FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888 225 5322 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
21. Our Thanks to You and Q Introduction a a Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat It gives you two way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes With it you can call for help get information from other boaters talk to lock or bridge tenders and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator Besides two way communications the radio can provide quick access to receive all the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time
22. 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 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 the weak signal Press the Squelch Defeat button for up to five 5 seconds to 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 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 Momen
23. actice 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 operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio f English 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 waterproo
24. ages 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 1 7 8 9 10 11 18 19 63A 67 72 79A 80 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88A only for ship to ship messages English Espa ol 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 canales para EE UU Auxilio seguridad 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 seg
25. ant 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 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 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 Pr
26. ar 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 Maritime Control Channel 17 For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments Messages must be about regulation and control boating activities or assistance Digital Selective Calling Channel 70 This channel is set aside for distress safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques Voice communication is prohibited your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts You cannot transmit on these channels so These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them English Espa ol 1 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
27. as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside The U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra CobraMarine Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra El
28. comerciales VTS en reas selectas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Government Only Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing Entidades gubernamentales solamente Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Intership Safety Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Seguridad entre embarcaciones Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Comerciales Commercial Intership Only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational Canal de llamada de la tripulaci n no comercial recreativo Commercial Commercial VTS in selected areas Comerciales Comercial VTS en reas selectas Port Operations VTS in se
29. e clock broadcasts of the latest weather information Taped weather messages run every four 4 to six 6 minutes and are revised every two 2 or three 3 hours or as needed The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on Channel 16 Smart boaters keep an eye on safety and an ear to the radio and never let the weather catch them unaware NOAA Emergency Weather Alert In the event of a major storm or other weather condition requiring vessels at sea or on other bodies of water to be notified NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a weather alert condition When the Weather Alert mode on your radio is On this signal will produce a loud tone from the speaker in the radio and will automatically switch to the alerting weather channel so the alert broadcast can be heard NOAA Test Alert System To test this system NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime between 11 a m and 1 p m in each local time zone Any receiver that can detect the weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly These signals will be received in Marine or Weather Standby modes as described below 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 m
30. ectronics Corporation U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation U S A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Customer Service Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store If this product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending the product This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on any repair If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the product Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned with phone number required for shipment 4 Pack the product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland
31. edures 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 VHF Marine Radio Protocols If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one 1 of these signals priority over any other messages ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not answered YOU sho
32. els and shore stations When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits See Appendix to help you select the proper channels To Transmit a Message 1 Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send 12 LOHI 2 Toggle to the Low Power setting mi 3 With the microphone about 2 in 51 mm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone The Transmit icon will appear on the LCD 4 Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking Your radio can only operate in either Transmit Tx or Receive Rx mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is pressed the radio will NOT transmit Lon 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 WX Standby Display Operating Your Radio NOAA Weather Channels Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio NOAA provides continuous around th
33. f only when the batteries are properly installed AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 4 20 or above 140 F 60 C KEEP your radio at least 3 ft 0 9 m away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician This radio is supplied with 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 Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communications Commission rules and make it illegal to use Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Marine Communication amp en Introduction ae 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 Visit www cobra com or your local dealer for model availability
34. 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 seconds at a time If you do not get a reply wait at least two 2 minutes before calling again After three 3 calling periods wait at least 15 minutes before calling again Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of me
35. he radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map The SCAN icon will show on the LCD 2 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning the Channel Scan channels or to change the scan direction 4 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 Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required 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 If the radio is exposed to salt water wipe with a soft moist cloth at least once a day to prevent buildup of salt deposits which could interfere with button operation m f the radio will be stored for a long period such as over the winter remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package This is especially important if you are using alkaline batteries Troubleshooting Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause s Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly Solution s Recharge or rep
36. in the radio the Memory Location Sean 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Channel Up Down Buttons IC Zam aa A E D N CHANNEL 26 English 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 T
37. itch 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 Operating Your Radio Scan Button HI LO Power Button SCAN Button Press and release the SCAN button to scan all channels The SCAN icon will display on the LCD display Scanning begins at lower channels and scans to higher channels Press Channel Up Down button to change the scan direction When a signal is received in SCAN mode the radio will pause 10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation The scan will stop when the Talk button is pressed Memory channels need to be saved to effectively enter the Memory Channel mode and scan all memory channels See 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 you select those chan
38. l 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 30 English VHF Marine Radio Protocols m lf 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 finished 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 betwee
39. lace 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 Batteries are low Selected channel is limited to one 1 watt Recharge or replace batteries Switch to another channel Will not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive only Switch to another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low Re adjust volume No response to button press No answer to calls Button lock is On Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Press Backlight Key Lock button Switch to three 3 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio VHF Marine Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Prohibited Communications Maintain Your Watch You MUST NOT transmit Whenever your boat is underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to m False distress or emergency messages Cnannel 16 Except when Deing used Tor messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane language Power oat dus General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a
40. lamadas 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 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement No comercial entre embarcaciones solamente EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Port Operations Intership Only Port Operations Intership Only 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara Cobra 2 VHF Marin 2 VHF Marin Channel Use English Uso de canales E
41. lected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge In U S waters large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel Seguridad maritima entre embarcaciones de puente de mando a puente de mando En aguas estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara Cobra Channel Number N mero de canal Channel Map Mapa de canales USA Intl 00 Internac Canad Frequency Frecuencia Canada Transmit Receive Transm Recepci n 156 700 156 700 Power Limits L mites de potencia 15 Rx Only 156 750 15 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT 1 vatio Canada y Internac 16 156 800 156 800 17 156 850 156 850 1watt USA and CAN 18 156 900 161 500 1 vatio EE UU y Canada 18A 156 900 156 900 19 156 950 161 550 19A 156 950 156 950 20 157 000 161 600 1 watt CAN 157 000 157 000 1 vatio Canad 21 157 050 161 650 157 050 157 050 RX only 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 22A 157 100 157 100 23 157 150 161 750 23A 157 150 157 150 English Espa ol 2 VHF Marin Channel Use English Port Operations VTS in selected areas Uso de canales Espa ol
42. n 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bil ages and Emergency Messages and Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency message proc
43. ndicates 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 Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to YOU Al Customer Assistance Al Radio Controls and Indicators A2 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Product Features dates ae et Important Safety 2 Recommendations for Marine Communication 4 FCC Licensing 4 YD Installation Included in this Package
44. nels NOTE Some channels frequency bands and countries of use might not be able to operate in High Power mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Operating Your Radio Setup Mode Programming The following series of procedures is designed to allow you to set the programmable features of your radio Correctly following these steps results in a minimal amount of radio setup programming time NOTE O 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 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 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 fial English A 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
45. ning 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 20 English Operating Your Radio 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 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Dual Watch Mode Memory Location Mode Dual Watch mode gives you one 1 button access to scan a total of two 2 channels of Your radio has ten 10 memory locations numbered 0 to 9 for your most frequently most importance to you Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will
46. nter 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Check Channel Number EA popoa 2 ano Standby Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive Rx Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned On From this mode you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions 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 vess
47. o 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 Radio 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 WX Alert On Off To Set WX Alert On or Off 1 WX Alert mode is the first mode that begins WX Alert Setup programming 2 Display will show WX Alert icon and ON or OFF flashing 3 Press Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to select ON or OFF 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 1 Display will show WX Alert icon and SCAN ON or OFF is flashing 2 Press Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to select SCAN ON or OFF 3 Press the Enter Setup button to save entry You have now ended the WX Alert Setup programming mode and will e
48. ode The radio will be monitoring for all alerts in the background when in the WX Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra e NOAA All Hazards Weather 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 The last used weather channel will be displayed m The bar graph will display received signal strength level m The WX Alert icon safety triangle will be displayed NOTE Only one 1 or two 2 of the weather channels will be operating in any given location only in Receive Rx mode You will need to select the channel with the strongest signal in your location NOTE O When in the WX Alert mode and NOAA sends the 1050Hz alert tone the radio will sound a series of loud beeps regardless of the volume control setting SC lic 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 all 2 on all ten 10 WX channels while the radio is in Marine Standby status This allows use of the communication 1 functions of the radio without missing a Weather Alert when m WX Auto Search SCAN function is On WX Alert is On m The radio is tuned to a Marine VHF channel and has entered Power Save mode mea
49. on press With all button presses the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the backlight will turn On The backlight will stay On for 10 seconds after the button is released At times you will hear two 2 other sounds Two 2 beeps will sound to confirm your setting changes and three 3 beeps will sound to notify you of an error Common Radio Functions The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby or Weather WX Standby modes On Off Volume Control Clockwise On Off Volume Control Counterclockwise Power Volume Control Power On Off Control The On Off Volume control is located at the upper right side of the radio Turning the On Oft Volume control past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off Power Saver Your radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions signals or button presses for ten 10 seconds the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode Signal reception or any button press will take the radio out of Power Save mode Volume Control Volume is controlled by turning the On Off Volume control m increase the volume turn the On Off Volume control clockwise To decrease the volume turn the On Off Volume control counterclockwise Operating Your Radio Speaker Mic Jack Radio Speaker and Microphone The internal
50. r Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo ublic Correspondence Marine Operator o ublic Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border Commercial Intership only Correspondencia p blica entre embarcaci n y costa En los EE UU solamente dentro de los casi 121 kil metros 75 millas de la frontera canadiense Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara Cobra si 2 VHF Marine Channel Weather Channel 2 Assianmen Assianmen VHF Marine Channel Assignments English Weather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorol gicos Appendix 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 de canal 04 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 1 162 550 NOAA operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 2 162 400 NOAA NOTE 3 162 475 NOAA All channels are p
51. rations Ship Movement Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS en reas selectas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad pesca comercial Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Port Operations Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara Cobra Channel Number N mero de canal de canales USA EE UU Intl Internac Canada Transmit Canad Transm 156 325 Frequency Frecuencia 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
52. rd Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 Enlace entre las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses y difusi n de informaci n sobre seguridad mar tima anunciada por el canal 16 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Government Only Entidades gubernamentales solamente Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara Cobra Appendix VHF Marin Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number Limites de potencia Numer o USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive EE UU Internac Canada Transm Recepci n 24 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 25B RX only 161 850 26 157 300 161 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 28B RX only 162 000 60 156 025 160 625 61 156 075 160 675 61 156 075 156 075 62 156 125 160 725 62A 156 125 156 125 63 156 175 160 775 63A 156 175 156 175 64 156 225 160 825 64 156 225 156 225 65 156 275 160 875 65A 156 275 156 275 66 156 325 160 925 English Espa ol 2 VHF Marin Channel Use English Public Correspondence Marine Operator Uso de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator
53. reprogrammed at the factory according to international 4 162 425 NOAA regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada a 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 ilustraci n de la p gina A3 NOTA Todos los canales vienen programados previamente de fabrica conforme alos reglamentos internacionales a los de la FCC EE UU Industry Canada Canada No pueden ser alterados por el usuario asi como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operaci n entre simple y duplex f2 English Espa ol Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra 53 Accessories Accessories Optional Cobra accessories can enhance the use of the radio and offer convenience to the end user Lapel
54. rine 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 Escape button again to return to Marine Standby mode 24 English MEM ESC Button e 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
55. ry 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 Installing the Batteries Install the AAA batteries in the slots in the battery 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 1 Insert the power cord into the side of the radio 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 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 obtain best performance from them ae MEM 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 NOTICE NiMH batteries are toxic Please
56. spa ol Frequency Power Limits Number Limites de potencia rumen i USA Int Canada Transmit Receive EE UU Interac Canada Transm Recepci n 78 156 925 161 525 78A 156 925 156 925 79 156 975 161 575 79A 156 975 156 975 80 157 025 161 625 80A 157 025 157 025 81 157 075 161 675 81A 157 075 157 075 82 157 125 161 725 82A 157 125 157 125 83 157 175 161 775 83A 157 175 157 175 83B RX only 161 650 84 157 225 161 825 84A 157 225 157 225 85 157 275 161 875 85A 157 275 157 275 86 157 325 161 925 86A 157 325 157 325 87 157 375 161 975 87 157 375 157 375 88 157 425 162 025 88A 157 425 157 425 English Espa ol Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial Also Non Comercial only in Great Lakes Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comercial en los
57. ssage 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 28 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra a 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 safety purposes for everyone on the water NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to help relieve congestion on Channel 16 The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marine information broadcasts or weather warnings on Channel 9 Boaters are still asked to keep watch on Channel 16 whenever the radio is turned on and not in use with another station To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender m Make sure the radio is On m Make sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16 Make sure Channel 16 is not in use m When the channel is open quiet press the Talk button and call a vessel Hold the radio or microphone several inches from your face and speak clearly and distinctly in a normal voice tone Say name or station being called THIS 15 your vesse
58. tarily 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 Transmit Tx a message with Key Lock On but you cannot change the channel Channel Up Down Buttons Your radio will Receive Rx and Transmit Tx VHF signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up Down buttons To Change Channels Press the Channel Up Down 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 sw
59. ton 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 to return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 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 Ma
60. uld 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 WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 13 End message by saying THIS IS your vessel name or call sign OVER 14 Release Talk button and listen Someone should answer If not repeat the call beginning at step 3 above Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 gency Messages B
61. uridad 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 1 7 8 9 10 11 18 19 63A 67 72 79 80 88A Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcaci n Use los canales 8 67 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara Cobra Appendix Channel Assignments English 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 5 12 14 18 19 20 21 22 63 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Used for directing the movement of ships in or ne
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