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1. Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border Correspondencia p blica operador mari Correspondencia p blica operador mari Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 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 mo mo NS E SS Commercial Intership only Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra Appendix O VHF Marine Channel Weather Channel AE 9 Assianmen VHF Marine Channel Assignments English Weather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorol gicos NOTE Many of the plain numbered channels such as 01 02 and 03 transmit and e E e receive on different frequencies This is termed duplex operation The rest of the p add bourg dede Weather Channel plain numbered channels and all of the A channels such as 01A 03A and numen Erecueneia de recepcion Viia i op PA 04A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex 1 operatio
2. Our Thanks to You and Radio Controls 4 lt 1ale Introduction Introduction O a Belt Clip Our Thanks to You Engagement Iva 4 LES LH NE Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you Mi enhan Q ON OFF H many years of reliable service a A ME How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat It gives you Antenna two way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily m 9 p for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes With it you Screen can call for help get information from other boaters talk to lock or bridge tenders Battery and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator Channel Up O O Wrist Strap Battery Connector Clip O Instant Channel o i Button Besides two way communications the radio can provide quick access to receive all the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather Push to channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel Talk you can select for your area Button 16 9 Button 6 Channel O SCAN Customer Assistance Down 25 Button Button Customer Assistance i Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand Bac
3. k Operating Your Radio Memory Location Scan Mode During Memory Location Scan mode the radio will rapidly scan through all pre assigned memory channels Channel Scan Mode During Channel Scan mode the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through all the channels NOTE The radio must be squelched for Channel Scan mode to function See page 20 for Squelch procedure To Enter Channel Scan The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map The SCAN icon will show on the LCD 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 Down button to resume scanning the Channel Scan channels or to change the scan direction 4 To EXIT Channel Scan mode press the SCAN button again The SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode 2 English 1 From Marine Standby mode press the SCAN button MEM ESC Button Y 2 M y NOTE The radio must be squelched for Memory Location Scan mode to function See page 20 for Squelch procedure NOTE If there are fewer than two 2 memory locations programmed in the radio the Memory Location Scan option will not be available To program at least two 2 memory locations see page 30 To Enter Memory Location Scan 1 From Marine Standby mode press t
4. Standby Receive ANTAA Roger Beep Mode Key Tone Mode Call Tone Select This setting will also allow you to transmit a unique Call Tone alert to identify your radio when you transmit messages You can select from one of 10 different Call Tone signals To Set Call Tone 1 From the previous press of the Call Enter Setup button the LCD will display the letter G and the current Call Tone number 01 through 10 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select a different Call Tone An example of each call tone will sound for 1 5 seconds 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE Call Tones are not usually used for Marine VHF communications We allow you to turn it On for your unique communication needs 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 button to select ON or OFF ROG will be displayed when On 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming Key Tone Mode In Key Tone mode an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed or you change a setting To Set Key Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Key Tone icon and ON or OFF fl
5. The LCD will show which mode is in effect Some channels are restricted for a maximum use of 1 watt Your radio will automatically set the power to Low Power mode when you select those channels NOTE Some channels frequency bands and countries of use might not be able to operate in High Power mode Call Enter Setup Button The Call Enter Setup button has multiple functions It is generally used in the following ways m Press and release to transmit your unique Call Tone signal to another radio m Press and hold to enter any Setup menu m Functions as an Enter button when making a selection in any Setup menu 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 O NOTE When in the Setup mode if you stop programming for longer than 15 seconds your entry will be saved and the radio will go back to the Marine Standby mode 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 Call Enter Setu
6. 0 cee cece 2 General PRECAUTIONS oca corr rebatir dad ae 3 Recommendations for Marine Communication 5 FCC Licensing Information 0000 cece cece eee eee ees 6 LD Installation Included in this Package ssc sacar rr aces 8 Wrist Strap and Belt Clip 0 0 eee eee eee 9 BatterieS and Charger suse alee eR Gaetan gaa ace nantes eA Red 10 Operating Your Radio G tting Started ce auioses doe sy snd idas ars 14 Setup Mode Programming 000 cece cece eee ee eee 19 Standby Receive and Transmit o 23 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert 2 0 00 c eee eee ee 25 Advanced Operation 0 ccc cece ence eee nee eee anes 27 Floating Feature aci de 34 Maintenance ooo 35 Troubleshooting oss ecg ek eter urhe RR ee uS 35 KO VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures nannan nunana eaae 36 Voice Calling 22 2a a a wade 38 Radiotelephone Calls 00 ccc cece eee oo 40 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 41 2B Warranty and Trademark Limited 3 Year Warranty serere guasi pinar eee 45 Trademark Acknowledgement 2 202020002 eee eeeee 45 a Customer Service Product Servi e o os tecto tunt us coe Br loto dan Fc god qb ai ut 46 Specifications sere Ree bx de dk x dod e dex 47 Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments 48 Weather Channels Assignments 00000c eee eeeeee 63 ACCESSONES
7. 500 156 550 156 500 156 550 Commercial Comerciales Commercial VTS in selected areas Comercial VTS en reas selectas 12 e e 156 600 156 600 Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas 13 e 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA and CAN Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Seguridad maritima entre embarcaciones de 1 vatio EE UU y Canad Bridge In U S waters large vessels puente de mando a puente de mando En aguas maintain a listening watch on this channel estadounidenses las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canal f2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra 3 O VHF Marin Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia N mero UST WEM d Canada Transmit Receive de canal EE UU nternac Canad Transm Recepci n 156 700 156 700 Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas 15 s Rx Only 156 750 Environmental Receive Only Medioambiental recepci n solamente Usado por radiobalizas de localizaci n de siniestros EPIRB clase C 15 gt gt 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International Canad boyas de EPIRB solamente 1 vatio Canad y Inte
8. Channel 6 Ship to ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n maritima 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 Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Auxilio seguridad y llamadas Canal 16 Para ser o dos por otra estaci n llamadas o en casos de emergencia auxilio y seguridad Coast Guard Liaison Channel 22A To talk to the Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard non emergency after making contact on Channel 16 Llamadas Canal 9 Llamadas de car cter general excepto casos de emergencia para embarcaciones no comerciales Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulaci n de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canal para reducir la congesti n del canal 16 Seguridad entre embarcaciones Canal 6 Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de b squeda y rescate enviados a barcos y aviones de la guardia costera Non Commercial Channels 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Working ch
9. Included Use to charge battery pack at home in a car or in a boat Locking Desktop Charger Holds the radio or battery in place while charging Vertical or horizontal mounting E Low Medium High Power Icons ar Introduction Product Features continued Call Tones Selectable 10 selectable call tones Emergency Weather Alert Receive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby Speaker Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker Mic and other Cobra accessories Unlimited Memory Channels Allows programming of unlimited VHF memory channels Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals faal English Illuminated Buttons Allows high visibility of all function buttons Roger Beep Tone Selectable Confirmation tone indicates the completion of the user s transmission and signals to others it is clear to talk On or Off selectable BURP The Cobra exclusive BURP feature expels water from the speaker grill if the unit is dropped in the water or is subjected to extreme rain and weather L OIG Introduction Introduction Introduction Qur Thanks To YOU oa a ios A1 Customer Assistance 0 000 cece cece e A1 Radio Controls and Indicators 000000000 200 e eee A2 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen ooo oooo A3 Product Features 2 oos t Rr Rx eese eer ether tre eas A3 Important Safety Information
10. Limites de potencia Numero USA ntl Canada Transmit Receive Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol EE UU nternac Canad Transm Recepci n 66A 156 325 156 325 1 watt CAN Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 1 vatio Canad 67 U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge EE UU comercial Usado para comunicaciones 7 E 156 375 156 375 1 watt USA communications in lower Mississippi River de puente de mando a puente de mando en la 1 vatio EE UU Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing SER parte baja del R o Misisip entre embarcaciones solamente Canad pesca comercial transmisi n y recepci n 68 156 425 156 425 Non Commercial Recreational No comercial recreativo U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada EE UU no comercial recreativo Canad 69 j Oe di Commercial Fishing Only International pesca comercial solamente Internacional Intership Port Operations Ship Movement comunicaciones entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 70 RX only 156 525 Digital Selective Calling Llamadas selectivas digitales Voice communications not allowed las comunicaciones verbales est n prohibidas U S and Canada Non Commercial Recreational EE UU y Canad no comercial recreativo 71 7 2 d Tus 156 575 International Port Operations Ship Moveme
11. a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra 3 VHF Marin Channel Number N mero de canal Channel Map Mapa de canales Canada Transmit USA EE UU Int l nternac Canada Frequency Frecuencia Transm Receive Recepci n Power Limits L mites de potencia 156 925 161 525 78A e 156 925 156 925 79 e 156 975 161 575 79A 156 975 156 975 80 157 025 161 625 157 025 157 025 81 157 075 161 675 81A 157 075 157 075 82 157 125 161 725 82A 157 125 157 125 157 175 161 775 83A 157 175 157 175 83B RX only 161 775 84 e e 157 225 161 825 157 225 157 225 157 275 161 875 85A 157 275 157 275 86 157 325 161 925 86A 157 325 157 325 157 375 161 975 157 375 157 375 88 157 425 162 025 88A 157 425 157 425 Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol Public Correspondence Marine Operator Non Commercial Recreational Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo No comercial recreativo Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no comercial Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Comercial en los Grandes Lagos tambi n no co
12. assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message Make sure you transmit on high power If you are merely out of gas do not send an emergency message Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Emergency Messages e slalom D A nd dolol 10 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 The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn SECURITE The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings This signal is properly pronounced see cure ee tay When using an international emergency signal the appropriate signal is to be spoken three 3 times prior to the message If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any me
13. channel will not change and the three 3 beep error signal will sound SCAN Button Press and release the SCAN button to scan all channels The SCAN icon will display on the LCD display Scanning begins at lower channels and scans to higher channels Press the Channel Up Down button to change the scan direction When a signal is received in SCAN mode the radio will pause 10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation The scan will stop when the Talk button is pressed In Memory mode press and release the SCAN button to scan all memory channels Because the unit is already in the Memory Channel mode only the channels in the memory bank will be displayed NOTE Memory channels need to be saved to effectively enter the Memory Channel mode and scan all memory channels Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio H M L Power Button FLOATING Call Enter Setup Button J MR HH330 JII CALL ENTER 7l semp 7 English High Medium Low H M L Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1 3 or 6 watts of power Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short range communications You will conserve battery life and avoid overpowering nearby stations with a low power setting signal Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at 1 watt To Toggle Between H M L Power Modes Press the H M L Power button
14. for Squelch procedure Tri Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri Watch Channels 1 Press and hold the TRI WATCH button for two 2 seconds to activate Tri Watch Setup mode The TRI and MEM icons on the display will turn On NOTE O The main channel number will flash to indicate channel position If there is no input activity for 15 seconds the radio will sound two 2 beeps and return to Marine Standby mode 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select the desired Tri Watch channel 3 Press and release TRI WATCH button or Call Enter Setup button to confirm entry 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining additional Tri Watch memory channel 5 After programming both Tri Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri Watch mode SCAN Using Tri Watch Tri Watch Scan Mode 1 From Marine Standby mode press the TRI WATCH button The TRI icon will appear on the LCD display and the radio will scan through the three 3 Tri Watch memory channels 2 A signal on any one 1 of the three 3 channels will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location NOTE After the Tri Watch scan stops to monitor a channel as long as you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning the Tri Watch channels 3 Press the Channel Up Down button to resume scanning the Tri Watch channels or to change the scan direction 4 To
15. get a reply wait at least two 2 minutes before calling again After three 3 calling periods wait at least 15 minutes before calling again Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send Station Identification Identify in English your station by your FCC call sign vessel name and the state registration number at both the beginning and at the end of the message English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Calling m f the other does not respond wait two 2 minutes and repeat You are permitted You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by Channel 16 is the distress to attempt contact three 3 times two 2 minutes apart If you still have not and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for made contact wait 15 minutes before trying again emergency communication The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for safety m After communications are completed each vessel must sign off with its call purposes for everyone on the water sign or vessel name and the word out and return to Channel 16 NOTE NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general purpose calling This frequency should be used whenever possible to help relieve congestion on Channel 16 The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent m
16. 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 Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge 7 If your radio is returned for factory repair it will be returned to you with default settings restored If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance English e ma Specifications Specifications Number of Channels All U S Canadian International and NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max Input Voltage 7 4 VDC Battery Life LiON 8 hours Q 6 watts 5 TX 5 RX 90 Standby 16 hours O 1 watt Alkaline 18 hours 6 watts 35 hours O 1 watt Current Drain Standby Receive Rx Transmit Tx 40 mA 200 mA 1 8 A High Power 700 mA Low Power Temperature Range Radio Dimensions 20 C to 50 C 4 0 x 24 x 1 4 123 mm x 62 mm x 36 mm not including antenna Radio Weight 0 Ibs 8 oz 228 g without batteries Rec
17. para solicitudes de auxilio seguridad y llamadas de car cter general que usen solamente t cnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales Las comunicaciones verbales est n prohibidas el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal Meteorolog a Canales Wx 1 a 10 Canales de recepci n nicamente para difusi n de informaci n meteorol gica NOAA y canadiense Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales NOTA El uso de estos canales esta 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 a Cobra si 3 VHF Marin Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia Limites de potencia Numero USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive cercare Channel Use English Uso de canales Espa ol EE UU nternac Canad Transm Recepci n 156 050 01A e 156 050 160 650 156 050 Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Operaciones portuarias y comerciales VTS en reas selectas 02 156 100 03 156 150 156 150 156 200 160 700 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 160 750 Public Corres
18. radio Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charger base for this radio Battery damage fire or explosion may result It is equally important to prevent the lithium ion LiON battery pack from freezing to obtain best performance from the battery pack NOTE If the drop in charger is used on a boat Cobra recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or vertical bulkhead using the screw holes provided to prevent possible damage due to the boat rolling or pitching The charging base has been designed to hold the battery pack in place during rough sea conditions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation Locking Tab 7 4 22 Alkaline Battery Tray English To Remove Battery Pack from Radio 1 Pivot the locking tab off of the back of the battery pack to unlock 2 Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing 3 Pull battery pack out of the radio housing O NOTE The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio Insert the spacer into the battery charger to support the battery pack during this charging process Follow the same procedures in Initial Charge to charge the battery pack NOTICE Lithium ion LiON batteries are toxic Please dispose of properly Some marine suppliers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have speci
19. se English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations Calls can be made for a fee between your 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 40 English O Emergency Messages and 2 Distre adure 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
20. will be blocked Operating Your Radio Active Channel Map Icon Call Tone Alert USA International Canada Channel Maps Three 3 sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the USA Canada and the rest of the world International Most of the channels are the same for all three 3 maps but there are definite differences see table in the Apendix on page 52 Your radio has all three 3 maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose To Set Channel Map Operating Area 1 The Channel Map mode is the second mode on the Marine VHF Setup programming 2 U land C will display with the current setting the U icon is the default flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select the U Lor C icon 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming NOTE One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries Call Tone Alert If Call Tone Alert is set to On the radio will alert you to a call from a compatible Cobra radio with a Call Alert To Set Call Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Call Tone icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel UP Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming The Call Tone icon will show in the Standby mode when set to ON Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21
21. 8 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1A 5A7 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about operational handling movement and safety of ships 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 NOTE These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator befo
22. EXIT the Tri Watch scan press the TRI WATCH button again The TRI icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra k Operating Your Radio English Memory Location Mode Your radio has unlimited memory locations for storing your most frequently used channels These memory locations can be selected individually or can be scanned See page 33 under Memory Location Scan To enter Memory mode press MEM ESC button The display will show the MEM icon and the Memory Channel bank will be activated and displayed To Program Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the MEM ESC 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 Down button to advance to the memory location 00 99 you want to program 3 Press the MEM ESC button to select the memory location The memory channel number will stop flashing and the channel number will start flashing 4 Use the Channel Up Down button to change to the channel you want to store into the selected memory location 5 Press the MEM ESC button to program that channel The memory location number will flash again Repeat steps 2 through 5 to program as many additional memories as you want 6 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds This will return the radio to Memory mode 7 Press and release the MEM ESC button
23. again to return to Marine Standby mode To Recall a Stored Memory Location 1 Press the MEM ESC button The MEM icon will be turned On 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select the memory location If a memory location has been programmed its associated channel will display on the LCD Your radio is now in Marine Standby mode on the selected memory location To Exit Memory Location Mode Press the MEM ESC button to return the radio to Marine Standby mode The last channel used in Marine Standby mode will now be displayed on the LCD and the MEM icon will disappear To Erase Stored Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the MEM ESC 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 Down button to advance to the memory location you want to erase 3 Press the MEM ESC 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 Down button to change to the channel to read 00 at the selected memory location 5 Press the MEM ESC button to erase that channel Repeat steps 2 through 5 to erase as many additional memories as you want 6 Press and hold the MEM ESC button for two 2 seconds This will return the radio to Memory mode 7 Press and release the MEM ESC button again to return to Marine Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s
24. al provisions for battery disposal Alkaline Batteries An optional alkaline battery tray P N CM 110 011 can be purchased for this radio The alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or Emergency power source should the battery pack run low on power and needs to be recharged The radio will transmit at full power when using six 6 new AA alkaline batteries I WARNING Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries They are not made to be recharged and should be disposed of in a proper manner T e i Installation Fully Charged A B Partially Charged A HU Fully Discharged Ari 3L M Y M 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 drop in charger provided by Cobra Do not use the charger with alkaline batteries only the LiON battery pack is rechargeable Spent alkaline batteries must be discarded and replaced It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh high quality AA alkaline batteries with your radio Should the rechargeable battery pack become discharged and no electrical power source is available you can insert the optional alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio O NOTE Some radios with LiON batteries have AA or AAA battery packs which only a
25. annels 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 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 Commercial Channels 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88A only for ship to ship messages English No comerciales Canales 68 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A Canales activos para peque as embarcaciones Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones como por ejemplo informes de pesca atraques y agrupamientos Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Comerciales Canales 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcaci n Use los canales 8 67 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra VHF Marin Appendix Channel Assignments Engli Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 8
26. arine 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 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 To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender The most commonly misused procedure words are over and out within the m Make sure the radio is On same transmission Over means you expect a reply Out means you are finished and do not expect a reply 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 IS your vessel name or call sign m Once contact is made you must leave Channel 16 and go to another working channel See channel listing on pages 20 27 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
27. ashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry You have now ended Marine VHF Setup mode programming and will enter Marine Standby mode e a Operating Your Radio Weather WX Mode Programming Programming these features will allow your radio to listen to all NOAA Hazard Alert radio channels Start from WX Alert Standby mode to begin WX Alert Setup programming Press and hold the Call Enter Setup button for two 2 seconds to enter the programming mode 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 Down button to select ON or OFF 4 Press Call 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 Weather icon and SCAN icons ON or OFF is flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save entry You have now ended the WX Setup programming mode and will enter the WX Alert Standby mode NOTE When WX Auto Search SCAN is set to On weather channel scanning will start automatically and scan all available weather channels until the strongest channel is found This will happen under the following conditions m WX Alert is engaged m Radio is
28. ations It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 as well as NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration All Hazards Radio with Alert that can be accessed by pressing one 1 button Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S A waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon and which is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carrying an HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888 225 5322 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
29. coloraciones 64 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra om TiTe Introduction Introduction General Precautions The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio it must be installed and used properly Please read 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 is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only The radio must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the General Population This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and stan
30. con 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 When in the WX Alert mode and NOAA sends the 1050 Hz alert tone the radio will sound a series of loud beeps regardless of the volume control setting Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Channel 16 9 Button Channel 16 or Channel 9 Channel 16 9 Mode Channel 16 9 mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode To Switch to 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra M TRI and MEM Icons English Tri Watch Mode Tri Watch mode gives you one 1 button access to scan a total of three 3 channels of most importance to you Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one 1 of the scanned locations Two 2 other channels of your choice can be stored in the radio These channels can be edited and or recalled during future engagements of Tri Watch mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for Tri Watch mode to function See page 20
31. dards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure m FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields m American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz m American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave f English 4 WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio frequency energy when it is transmitting To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting KEEP the radio at least two 2 inches 5 cm away from yourself and others when transmitting DO NOT operate with more than a duty cycle of 5 transmit 5 receive and 90 standby The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere near blasting sites or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions NEVER place the transceiver or microphone speaker where they might interfere with operation of your ves
32. e following buttons m Channel Up Button m Channel Down Button m SCAN Button m MEM ESC Button m WX H M L Button m 16 9 Button m TRI WATCH Button m Call Enter Setup Button To Lock or Unlock the Buttons Press and hold the Backlight Key Lock button for two 2 seconds The Key Lock icon will appear or disappear in the LCD When Key Lock is On pressing any of the listed buttons on the front of the radio will result in a three 3 beep error message Both the Backlight Key Lock button and the Talk button are active you can Receive Rx or Transmit Tx a message with Key Lock On but you cannot change the channel Operating Your Radio SCAN Button Channel Up Down Buttons Your radio will Receive Rx and Transmit Tx VHF signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up Down buttons To Change Channels Press the Channel Up Down button If you are on Channel 88 pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 01 If you are on Channel 01 pressing the Channel Down button will advance to Channel 88 You can press and hold the Channel Up Down button for fast advance The beep sound will occur only at the first press of the button and not during fast advance If the new channel selected is restricted to low power the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD If the radio is in the Key Lock mode the
33. eiver 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 Frequency Range Tx 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF Output Power 1 3 or 6 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 O VHF Marin O VHF Marin 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
34. esca comercial Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 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 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 Operaciones portuarias Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra O VHF Marin Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Number Mapa de canales Frecuencia
35. he MEM ESC button 2 Press the 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 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 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 33 nce and Operating Your Radio Burp Feature L pugne 1 Floating Radio fsal English Burp Feature Cobra s Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill This is especially useful if the radio is dropped overboard or during extreme foul weather conditions In these conditions water can become trapped in the speaker grill and muffle the audio To Activate Burp 1 Press and release the 16 and SCAN keys at the same time 2 The Burp tone s at maximum level will sound from the internal speaker for eight seconds 3 During this time the LCD will display the following burp as shown to the left 4 Hold the radio with the speaker grill down to help the water drain out 5 Press the ESC key at any time to cancel the BURP feature Floating Radi
36. in VHF Standby m WX received signal level falls below a preset level Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 y Receive BE 4 Standby Receive and Transm Standby Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive Rx Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on From this mode you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions in Marine Standby mode While in Marine Standby mode the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk Talk button Signals in Receive Rx mode will be received on the selected channel s and alerts broadcast by NOAA will activate the corresponding NOAA weather alert channels in your radio NOTE Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 You must have the WX Alert turned On to receive NOAA weather alerts While in Marine Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned Transmit Tx Mode Check Channel Number VHF LO Transmit Tx mode gives you the ability to interact with um UD safety services other vessels and shore stations When you J lj use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to MD du Observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone J benefits See Appendix to help you select the proper mS aes channels Ul 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
37. ish Uso de canales Espa ol Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB service by MCTS Canada Seguridad Transmisi n Mar tima Continua CMB servicio por MCTS Canad Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Publ Publ ic Correspondence Marine Operator ic Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Safety Continuous Marine Broadcast CMB service by MCTS Canada 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 p
38. klighy O 1 its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further Key rock assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following Eon ARN Call Enter customer assistance services Button Power O For Assistance in the U S A ERE Memory Escape Automated Help Desk English only Button 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone m E Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish mache I INS A O Microphone 2 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone 3 Questions English and Spanish S Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax O a aaaaa onn E E Technical Assistance English only Speaker E VHF MARINE RADIO e www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions 5 English and Spanish productinfoecobra com e mail M R H H F L A y For Assistance Outside the U S A 2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Contact Your Local Dealer 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A www cobra com A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English English A2 English Backlit LCD Soren Introduction Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Transmit and Receive Icons VHF Frequency y Band Icon LILI TRI UlliC Active Channel 9 777 Numbers Tri Watch Icon 777 E LOMEDH Hr p RENE LN Ue Simplex Operation Icon eet Weathe
39. l sign OVER 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 O Emergency Messages e D zddeole le 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 3 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 3 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first c
40. llow low power transmit The optional AA battery tray for the MR HH330 and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will allow for full power emergency transmissions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 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 two 2 seconds Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio a brief tone beep will sound to confirm the button press With all button presses the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the backlight will turn On The backlight will stay On for 10 seconds after the button is released At times you will hear two 2 other sounds Two 2 beeps will sound to confirm your setting changes and three 3 beeps will sound to notify you of an error 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 English Power Volume Control Power On Off Control The On Off Volume contr
41. mercial Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente operaciones de protecci n medioambiental Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Canad guardia costera solamente EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canad guardia costera solamente Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas Correspondencia p blica operador mar t Correspondencia p blica operador mar t Correspondencia p blica operador mar t Correspondencia p blica operador mar t t t t t Commercial Also Non Comercial only in Great Lakes Port Operations Ship Movement Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes Port Operations Ship Movement U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Canada Coast Guard Only U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator Public Correspondence Marine Operator mo Public Correspondence Marine Operator imo imo imo
42. n the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 162 550 NOAA 2 162 400 NOAA O NOTE 3 162 475 NOAA All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international 4 162 425 NOAA regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada 5 162 450 NOAA They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex 6 162 500 NOAA 7 162 525 NOAA 8 161 650 Canada Asignaci n de canales de VHF para radiocomunicaci n mar tima Espa ol 9 161 775 Canada 10 163 275 NOAA NOTA Muchos de los canales de n meros simples como 01 02 y 03 transmiten y reciben en diferentes frecuencias A esto se le llama operaci n d plex El resto de los canales de n meros simples y todos los canales A como 01A 03A y 04A transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia a la que se le llama operaci n simple simplex Su radio se ajusta autom ticamente a estas condiciones Cuando est en operaci n simple el icono A aparecer en la pantalla de cristal l quido vea la ilustraci n de la p gina A3 NOTA Todos los canales vienen programados previamente de fabrica conforme alos reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC EE UU e Industry Canada Canad No pueden ser alterados por el usuario as como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operaci n entre simple y d plex 62 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra Accessories Acce
43. n 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 2 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Standby Receive LES IT o 5 Operating Your Radio WX H M L Button FLOATING English Weather WX Standby Mode To enter the WX Standby mode press and hold the WX H M L button Receiving a Weather Alert NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 63 of this manual When NOAA broadcasts a weather alert signal and your radio is in WX Alert Standby mode the following items will be displayed on the LCD display m The WX icon cloud sun icon will be displayed m The last used weather channel will be displayed m The bar graph will display received signal strength level m The WX Alert i
44. nt Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 72 156 625 156 625 Non Commercial Intership Only No comercial entre embarcaciones solamente U S Port Operations Canada Commercial EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca 73 156 675 156 675 Fishing Only International Intership comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones Port Operations Ship Movement entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones U S Port Operations Canada Commercial EE UU operaciones portuarias Canad pesca 74 M 156 725 156 725 Fishing Only International Intership comercial solamente Internacional comunicaciones Port Operations Ship Movement entre embarcaciones operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 75 156 775 156 775 1 watt Only Int Port Operations Intership Only Operaciones portuarias S lo 1 vatio Int entre embarcaciones solamente 76 156 825 156 825 1 watt Only Int Port Operations Intership Only Operaciones portuarias S lo 1 vatio Int entre embarcaciones solamente 77 gt e 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA and CAN Port Operations ntership only Restricted to Operaciones portuarias entre embarcaciones 4 vatio EE d communications with pilots for movement and solamente Restringido a comunicaciones con vatio EE UU y Canad docking of ships pilotos para el movimiento y atraque de embarcaciones 58 English Nothing Comes Close to
45. o This radio is designed to float if dropped overboard The orange center makes it visible and easy to retrieve This rugged radio is also designed to meet JIS7 IPX7 specifications This means it s designed to operate properly after being submerged in one meter deep water for 30 minutes NOTE Do not leave the radio floating in water permanently This could cause premature corrosion of the battery contacts and other damage The radio is only designed to float with its included Lithium ion battery Using other approved batteries might cause the radio to sink This includes the optional AA battery tray depending on the weight of the AA batteries used 9 Maintena e 0 elle 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 or abrasive cleaners which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen m Ifthe 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
46. ol is located at the upper right side of the radio Turning the On Off Volume control past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off Volume Control Volume is controlled by turning the On Off Volume control m To increase the volume turn the On Off Volume control clockwise m To decrease the volume turn the On Off Volume control counterclockwise Radio Speaker and Microphone The internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons An optional Speaker Microphone port is located at the top of the radio between the antenna and the Power Volume control Unthread the Speaker Microphone port cover to access and install an optional speaker or microphone into this port Talk Button Press and hold the Talk button to transmit messages Release the Talk button to stop transmitting Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Key Locked Buttons mug et English Backlight Key Lock Button The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight as long as any button is pressed and will remain On for 10 seconds after the button is released To Display the Backlight Momentarily Press the Backlight Key Lock button The backlight will remain On for 10 seconds If the backlight is already On another press of the Backlight Key Lock button will turn it Off Key Lock To prevent accidental changes to your settings you can lock all of th
47. onsumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental 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 damage
48. p button for two 2 seconds to enter the programming mode The mode programming follows this sequence m Squelch Level Set m UIC Channel Map m Tone Alert On Off m Call Tone Select m Roger Beep On Off m Key Tone On Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio English Squelch Control Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want The Squelch Control on this radio is set through the following keypad operation To Set Squelch Control 1 2 With the power On push and hold Call Enter Setup button to access the Setup menu Squelch control will be the first menu item to appear Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to set level The signal level bar graph shows squelch level while you are in Setup mode on the squelch adjust function To tune your squelch press the Channel Down button until you hear a hissing sound then press and release the Channel Up button until the hissing stops This will establish a Baseline squelch By pressing the Channel Up button further you will filter weak and medium strength signals By pressing Channel Down button you will receive weaker signals Press the Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming O NOTE If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the Memory Scan and Tri Watch functions
49. pondence Marine Operator 156 150 160 800 Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Government Only Entidades gubernamentales solamente Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 156 200 156 200 Costa occidental guardia costera solamente Costa oriental pesca comercial 05 156 250 160 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Port Operations Ship Movement operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 05A 156 250 156 250 Port Operations VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias VTS en reas selectas 156 300 160 950 156 300 156 350 Intership Safety Seguridad entre embarcaciones Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 156 350 Commercial 156 400 Co 156 450 Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 07A 156 350 08 156 400 09 156 450 Comerciales 3 mercial Intership Only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente Canal de llamada de la tripulaci n no comercial recreativo 156
50. r Icon Signal Level Icons Weather Alert Icon Du Call Tone Icon O Memory Channel Icon 9 Memory Channel Button Lock Icon g Scan Icon 6 Key Tone Icon Product Features i cae 7 Battery Power Icon o Roger Beep Icon UIC Active Channel Map Icons Power Settings Selectable power settings produce 1 3 or 6 watts of output power for near or distant calling USA International Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three 3 different channel maps established for these areas All NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Submersible to JIS7 Standards Waterproof to 3 3 ft 1 m of water for 30 minutes Button Key Lock Prevents accidental setting changes when button lock is set Channel Scan Memory Scan Use to scan through unlimited channels or memory locations to find conversations in progress English AA Battery Compatible Can work at full power with six 6 AA alkaline batteries Good for emergency backup Requires optional AA battery tray P N CM 110 011 Instant Channel 16 9 Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Tri Watch Use to monitor three 3 channels at once Channel 16 and two 2 programmable channels Floating This radio will float if dropped overboard It has an orange stripe so it s easy to retrieve Must use included battery to float 120V 12V Charger
51. r radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider a higher powered handheld or installing a Cobra Marine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power Visit www cobra com or your local dealer for model availability If traveling far offshore you should consider adding even more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel The U S Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone only the party you call will be able to hear you Additionally cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate If you do not know where you are the Coast Guard will have 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 8 ar Introduction Introduction 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 regul
52. rap your CobraMarine VAF radio 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 back of 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 Wrist Strap Drop in Battery Charger WE For connection to 12 volt and 120 volt power sources Operating Instruction Manual Spring Loaded Belt Clip um CERES Le fs English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 Installation Batteries and Charger LiON Battery Pack English The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium ion LiON battery pack P N CM 110 021 that is rechargeable WARNING The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack provided Do not charge any other type of batteries in the charger as fire explosion or battery damage will occur Avoiding extreme room temperatures will also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too quickly it is time to ins
53. re using them English VHF Marin Appendix Asignaciones de canales Espa ol Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo Canales 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 Para llamadas a operadores mar timos en estaciones costeras p blicas Usted puede realizar y recibir llamadas telef nicas a trav s de estas estaciones Operaciones portuarias Canales 1A 5A 12 147 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de reas portuarias esclusas o canales Los mensajes deber n estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones 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
54. rnac On Board Communication Internacional comunicaci n de a bordo 16 e i 156 800 156 800 International Distress Safety and Calling Llamadas seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional 17 s 156 850 156 850 1 watt USA and CAN State Controlled U S A Only Controlado a nivel estatal EE UU solamente 1 vatio EE UU y Canad 18 156 900 161 500 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 18A 156 900 156 900 Commercial Comerciales 19 156 950 161 550 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 156 950 161 600 Commercial Comerciales 157 000 1 watt CAN 1 vatio Canad Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement Canad guardia costera solamente Internacional operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 157 000 157 000 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 21 157 050 161 650 Port Operations Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 21A 157 050 157 050 U S Government Only EE UU entidades gubernamentales solamente Canada Coast Guard Only Canad guardia costera solamente 21B RXonly 161 650 Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorol gicas 22 157 100 161 700 Port Operation
55. s so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside The U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra CobraMarine Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Customer Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a photocopy of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing
56. s Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias movimiento de embarcaciones 22A A 157 100 157 100 U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Enlace entre las guardias costeras estadounidenses Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that y canadienses y difusi n de informaci n sobre are announced on Channel 16 seguridad mar tima anunciada por el canal 16 23 157 150 161 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Correspondencia p blica operador mar timo 23A 157 150 157 150 Government Only Entidades gubernamentales solamente 54 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nada se compara a Cobra 5 Channel Channel Map Number Mapa de canales Frequency Frecuencia Numero USA intl Canada Transmit de canal EE UU nternac Canada Transm 157 200 Receive Recepci n 161 800 L mites de potencia 25 e 157 250 161 850 25B RXonly 161 850 26 e 157 300 161 900 157 350 157 400 161 950 162 000 28B e RX only 162 000 60 156 025 160 625 61 156 075 160 675 156 075 156 125 156 075 160 725 62A e 156 125 156 125 63 156 175 160 775 63A 156 175 156 175 156 225 156 225 160 825 156 225 65 156 275 160 875 65A 156 275 156 275 56 English 156 325 160 925 O VHF Marin Channel Use Engl
57. s containing obscene indecent or profane language Power m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles If there is no answer station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio switch to 3 watts and call again You have the ability to go up to 6 watts of output power to increase your calling distance Remember the lower wattage outputs 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 m When you are on land 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
58. sel 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C KEEP your radio at least 3 ft 0 9 m away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician This radio is supplied with a lithium ion LION rechargeable battery pack m Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium ion LION batteries in the radio m Do not short circuit the battery pack m When replacing the batteries dispose of the old batteries properly Batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communications Commission rules and make it illegal to use fal English Recommendations for A ar Recommendations for Marine Communication The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages If the 6 watt maximum output of you
59. send 2 Toggle to the Low Power setting 3 With the microphone about 2 in 51 mm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone The Transmit icon will appear on the LCD 4 Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking Your radio can only operate in either Transmit Tx or Receive Rx mode at any given time You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is pressed the radio will NOT transmit NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five 5 minutes the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps and cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain As soon as the Talk button is released it can be pressed again to resume transmission Receive Rx Icon ll HI EP R A J NOAA Weather Channels and Alert Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio NOAA provides continuous around the clock broadcasts of the latest weather information Taped weather messages run every four 4 to six 6 minutes and are revised every two 2 or three 3 hours or as needed The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on Channel 16 Smart boaters keep an eye on safety and an ear to the radio and never let the weather catch them unaware NOAA Emergency Weather Alert I
60. ssage beginning with one 1 of these signals priority over any other messages ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency If you hear a distress message from a vessel stand by your radio If it is not answered YOU should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct assistance you may be in a position to relay the message English O Emergency Messages e slalom D p ProceQ Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly clearly calmly 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Make sure your radio is On Select Channel 16 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Or PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign repeated three 3 times Say MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel name or call sign Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby State the nature of your distress State the kind of assistance needed Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel Briefly describe your vessel length type color hull Say WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 End message by saying THIS IS your vessel name or cal
61. ssories Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use of the radio Some are listed below Alkaline Battery Tray feal English Alkaline Battery Tray A special alkaline battery tray P N CM 110 011 is available as an optional accessory to have as an emergency backup By using six 6 high quality AA alkaline batteries you can have a spare battery backup source for your radio NOTE Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable Lapel Speaker Microphone A speaker microphone that attaches to your lapel by ordering P N CM 330 001 This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio on your belt while still being able to communicate with other vessels A small Push to Talk PTT button on the lapel speaker microphone allows you to answer any incoming call Long Life Battery A long life replacement battery P N CM 110 010 1900 mAh LiON replacement battery Can be used with the charger included with this radio The radio will NOT float with this battery attached This page intentionally left blank Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
62. tall a new battery pack Your radio will also operate with six 6 high quality AA alkaline batteries using the optional alkaline battery tray Installing the Battery Pack 1 Position the battery pack to line up the two 2 external alignment tabs to the alignment slots in the radio 2 Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated against the radio housing 3 Pivot the locking tab up until it snaps into place on the back of the battery pack Initial Charge The Cobra provided LiON battery pack may be charged at home in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V power cord with the charger 1 Insert one 1 of the power cords into the back of the drop in charger 2 Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source 3 Remove the spacer from the charger and insert the entire radio battery into the charger The metal charge contacts on the battery will contact the mating prongs in the charger to transfer the charging current 4 Observe that the red light on the front of the charger glows to indicate that the battery pack is properly seated and the charger is operating 5 Allow the batteries to charge for five 5 to six 6 hours before use The light will change back to green when the battery is fully charged 1 WARNING Only the rechargeable LiON battery pack can be recharged You MUST use one of the charging devices provided with this
63. waters Radio Operator training and certification is available from the 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 fe English 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 O This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation Installation Included in this Package Wrist Strap and Belt Clip You should find all of the following items in the package with Wrist Strap Wrist St
64. when radio is turned On Possible Cause s Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly Solution s Recharge or replace batteries Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings Batteries run down quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries Will transmit at one 1 or three 3 watts Batteries are low Recharge or replace batteries but not at six 6 watts Selected channel is imited Switch to to one 1 watt another channel Will not transmit Selected channel is limited Switch to to receive only another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Re adjust volume and squelch No response to button press Button lock is On Press Backlight Key Lock button No answer to calls Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Switch to three 3 or six 6 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ss O EE manine Radio ERE Marine Radio cle VHF Marine Radio Prutocols 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 Channel 16 except when baing used for messages m Message

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