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1. 01 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 01A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03A Government Only 04 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 04A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 05 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 05A Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 Intership Safety 07 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 07A Commercial 08 Commercial Intership Only 09 Boater Calling Channel Non Commercial Recreational 10 Commercial 11 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 13 Intership Navigation Safety Bridge to Bridge In U S waters large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel 14 Port Operations VTS in selected areas 15 Environmental Receive Only Used by class C EPIRB s 15 Canada EPIRB Buoys Only International On Board Communication 16 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 State Controlled U S A Only Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 VHF Marine O VHF Marine nanne 2 2 nanne Clalaiiaa VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number USA Intl Canada Transmit Receive Limits channel Use 18 156 900 161 500 18 Port Operations Ship Movement 1
2. A2 Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen A3 Product Features onone ke e ee aa rE a KE EEE e A3 Important Safety 2 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Recommendations for Marine Communication 5 VHF Marine FCC Licensing Information 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 8 VHF Marine Voice 10 VHF Marine Radiotelephone Calls 12 VHF Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 18 GMRS Radio Protocols GMRS Communication 28 GMRS FCC Licensing 28 GMRS FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility 29 6 NOAA SAME Weather Alerts NOAA Weather Channels and Alert 30 NOAA Test Alert System 31 Specific Area Message Encoding SAME Alerts 32 Installation Included in this Package 33 Antenna Wrist Strap and Belt 34 Batteries and Charger 35 Operating Your Radio Getting Started at Seb dus 39
3. Our Thanks to You and Introduction r a Our Thanks to You P RUINS 2 Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine VHF GMRS Dual Band radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service How Your CobraMarine VHF GMRS Radio Works This dual band radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat or on land In Marine VHF mode it gives you two way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore station communications primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes In GMRS mode it allows you to reach other GMRS capable radios for short distance two way land mobile communication This mode is normally used for small group communication such as in a general residential area or during recreational group outings Note GMRS radio usage requires an FCC License 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 Owner s Manual 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 Assista
4. 161 925 86A 157 325 157 325 87 157 375 161 975 87 157 375 157 375 87A 157 375 157 375 88 157 425 162 025 88 157 425 157 425 88A 157 425 157 425 88 Commercial Intership only 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 044A transmit and receive on a single frequency which is termed simplex operation Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions When in simplex operation the A icon will appear on the LCD see illustration on page A3 English 88A Commercial Intership only NOTE All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international regulations and those of the FCC U S A and Industry Canada Canada They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra GMRS Radio Protocols GMRS Communication This GMRS General Mobile Radio Service feature is a land mobile service available for short distance two way communications in the USA You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels The GMRS FRS frequencies that radio this radio uses are set aside for communicating with others while hiking biking and working keeping track of family and
5. 1 The display will show LE level VOX icon and 05 will be flashing NOTE VOX sensitivity level is only visible when VOX is On 2 Press Channel Up Down button to change volume level of your choice Remember this selection is your voice sensitivity level during hands free operation 05 indicates a Low quiet voice setting 03 indicates a Medium voice setting 01 indicates a High loud voice setting 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode NOTE VOX will be turned Off automatically when the radio is turned Off This will avoid accidental transmissions NOTE Once set this is a global setting when in all radio modes English VibrAlert Mode In VibrAlert mode your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone a silent vibration or both NOTE VOX will be turned Off automatically when the radio is turned Off This will avoid accidental transmissions To set VibrAlert 1 The display will show either the Vibrate icon shake bars Call Tone icon bell shape or a combination VibrAlert icon 2 The present setting of either 01 02 or 03 will be flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select one of the following 01 VibrAlert On both shake bars and bell shape 02 Vibrate On shake bars only 03 Call Tone Only On bell shape only 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to
6. HAT setup programming In Key Tone mode an audible tone will sound each time a NOTE 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 Call Tones are not usually used for Marine VHF communications We allow you to turn it On for your unique communication needs flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or NOTE Once set this is a global setting when in all radio b modes i d 9 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry NOTE Once set this is a global setting when in all radio modes You have now ended Marine VHF Setup programming mode and will enter Marine Standby mode fasl English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra CTCSS Code Entry CTCSS Code Number English GMRS Mode Programming The GMRS General Mobile Radio Service feature is a land mobile service available for short distance two way communications in the USA You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels see page 28 Start from GMRS Standby mode to begin GMRS Setup programming Press and hold the Call Enter Setup button for two 2 seconds to enter the programming mode CTCSS and DCS Coding Mode Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System CTCSS and Digital Coded Squelch DCS coding are used in two way radio systems These are sub audible frequencies or digital tones that are sent continuously with speech to engage
7. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio 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 When in any of the Setup modes Marine VHF GMRS or WX Alert if you stop programming for longer than 15 seconds your entry will be saved and the radio will go back to the specific Standby mode that you were in when you started programming When you return to Setup mode and continue programming you will see the last value displayed While in any Setup mode you will not receive any signal reception Marine VHF Programming Programming these features will allow you to customize certain features of this radio to enhance your On Water audio needs Set Channel Map Start from Marine Standby mode to begin Marine VHF Setup programming Press and hold the Call Enter Setup button for two 2 seconds to enter the programming mode faal English USA International Canada Chan
8. other radios with this feature This feature is generally used between talk groups on shared channels Only radios with the same subcode set will hear your transmission To Set CTCSS Code Entry 1 The CTCSS code entry mode is the first mode that begins the GMRS Setup programming 2 Display will show CTCSS icon and OFF icon flashing NOTE If CTCSS was previously set to a Code number display will show the current GMRS channel and flash the CTCSS icon and Code number 3 Codes begin at 01 and go to 38 followed by OFF and return back to 01 again The last used GMRS channel will be shown in the large digit display NOTE If CTCSS is On then DCS must be Off If DCS is On then CTCSS must be Off 4 Press Channel Up Down button to change code number or press and hold Channel Up Down button to rapid advance scroll 5 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode VOX Mode On Off To Set DCS Code Entry 1 Display will show DCS icon and OFF icon flashing NOTE If DCS was previously set to a Code number the display will show the current GMRS channel and flash the DCS icon and Code number 2 Codes begin at 01 and go to 83 followed by OFF and return back to 01 again Last used GMRS channel will be shown in the large digit display NOTE If CTCSS is On then DCS must be Off If DCS is On then CTCSS must be Off 3 Press Chan
9. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine 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 pages 18 through 27 for the public correspondence marine operator channels If you plan to use these services consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through Those services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow 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 English VHF anne Emergency Messages VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio T
10. A Lr 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 for you 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 for future engagements of the Tri Watch mode Tri Watch will function in Marine and GMRS Standby modes NOTE The radio must be squelched for Tri Watch mode to function See page 40 for Squelch procedure To Program or Edit the Tri Watch Locations 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 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 or GMRS Standby mode 2 Press BAND button to select Marine or GMRS for the first Tri Watch programmable channel 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select the desired Tri Watch channel 4 Press and release TRI WATCH button or Call Enter Setup button to confirm entry 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to select second Tri Watch programmable channel The radio will scan Marine Channel 16 plus two 2 other selected channels in Marine or GMRS bands After programming both Tri Watch memory channel
11. CTCSS and DCS Subcodes atrap i e Het LI A Mirum Voice Activated Transmit Icon onnector Bitton Laeicicon gie SCAN ROG un e Simplex Operation Icon Channel Up Battery i 7 Scan Icon d e Battery Power Icon Button Battery Key Tone Icon ie Roger Beep Icon Clip 6 UIC Active Channel Map Icons Push to c obra Talk E vur zou Fv LIED Pugon lt 7 9 Instant USA International Canada Channels Bands Channel bl 16 9 Button Allows operation on any of the three Exclusive dual VHF Very High Down A i different VHF channel maps established Frequency and GMRS General Mobile oe Il Bane for these areas Instant access to all Radio Service bands allow you to use um BBBH Preces SCAN Marine VHF channels 24 hours a day different frequencies while using this TRIVIA 45 GMRS Channels radio either on land or water VHF can be Key Lock B SCAN ROG used for two way vessel to vessel and Button Call Enter Seven 7 shared with GMRS FRS vessel to shore station communications coeve oeoo Button eight 8 GMRS only den GMRS can be used for small group Power CALL ENTER JM All NOAA Weather Channels communication such as in a general Level Weather dee Rewind Say Again i residential area or during recreational Button Instant access to all National Weather 0 l T Channels 24 hours a day group e GMRS radio us
12. Setup Mode Programming 44 Standby Receive and Transmit 57 Advanced 63 Mainterianca Getta eie uae edt iia etas 72 Troubleshooting gt eek eoe C CR RC ee 72 Specificatioris ei de re e ola ates 73 Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement amp Limited 3 Year Warranty 74 Trademark Acknowledgement 74 Customer Service Product Service 75 ACCESSOS gt sete abeo RU ce e ete TENE 76 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 aci amboriga ar impo Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF GMRS Dual Band radio please exposure hazards and how to ensure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio 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 1 WARNING Statements iden
13. clearly press the REW button to hear the message a second time Example 2 When listening to an urgent distress message of an excited caller with confusing background noise press the REW button to hear the message a second time and get life saving information Use this feature to record call details including position coordinates call signs registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate the distressed vessel NOTE Hold in the Rewind button to turn the recording mode Off and save the currently recorded transmission Using Rewind Say Again 1 During audio transmission press REW button to listen to 20 seconds of the last recorded audio transmission The REW icon will flash during the playing back of the message and a 20 second countdown begins 2 Press the TALK REW or MEM ESC button during playback to stop the playback transmission The radio returns to Marine or GMRS Standby mode English SCAN Button Enter Record Rewind Countdown Timer REW HI p auum Mec Using Rewind Say Again to Record Audio Transmission 1 Press and hold SCAN button for two 2 seconds to enter Record mode 2 Press and hold Talk button to begin recording from radio microphone If Talk button is released recording stops While recording a 20 second countdown begins on display When 20 second countdown time has ended recording stops and two 2 beep tones will be hear
14. friends at a crowded public event checking with travel companions in another car talking with neighbors arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operating this radio GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users and being prudent with the length of their transmission time GMRS FCC Licensing This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which require an FCC Federal Communications Commission license A user must be licensed prior to transmitting on the GMRS band with this radio Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels in violation of FCC rules Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C F R Part 95 For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC Hotline at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888 CALL FCC Additional information is available on the FCC s website at www fcc gov NOTE Even if you operate this radio on FRS Family Radio Service channels at low power 1 watt you are required to have an FCC license Because this radio Operates in the 1 to 5 watt GMRS power range all GMRS rules apply and will require yo
15. is properly seated and the charger is operating 5 Allow the batteries to charge for three 3 to four 4 hours before use The light will change back to green when the battery is fully charged C WARNING Only the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack can be recharged You MUST use one of the charging devices provided with this radio Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charger base for this radio Battery damage fire or explosion may result It is equally important to prevent the lithium ion 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 Alkaline Battery Tray 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 NOTE The lithium ion 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 F
16. mode you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions While in Marine Standby mode the user will be able to Transmit Tx by pressing the Push to Talk Talk button Signals in Receive Rx mode will be received on the selected channel s NOTE Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 and you need to have the WX Alert or SAME 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio GMRS Standby Mode GMRS mM Lt 52 ROC GMRS Receive GMRS REW HI 1 i Lt 22 506 NENET Receive Rx Icon WE alll d English Standby Receive and GMRS Standby Mode The GMRS General Mobile Radio Service Standby feature is a land mobile service available for short distance two way communications in the USA You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels see page 28 While in GMRS Standby mode the user will be able to Transmit Tx by pressing the Push to Talk Talk button Signals in Receive Rx mode will be received on the selected channel s When in GMRS Standby mode the radio has the ability to receive calls as well as transmit calls NOTE As GMRS channels are scrolled you will see CTCSS or DCS icons displayed on the LCD screen if the codes ha
17. return the radio to the Marine or GMRS Standby mode The last channel used in Marine or GMRS 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 or GMRS Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra SCAN Button 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 The radio will perform normal scanning op
18. save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode NOTE Once set this is a global setting when in all radio modes Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Call Tone Mode Roger Beep Mode Roger Beep Mode In Call Tone mode your radio can alert you to incoming In Roger Beep mode your listener will hear an audible tone signals by sounding an audible call tone a silent vibration or when you release the Talk button This alerts your listener both This setting will also allow you to transmit a unique that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak Call Tone alert to identify your radio when you transmit To Set Roger Beep On or Off messages You can select from one of 10 different Call Tone 1 Display will show ROG icon and ON or OFF flashing ignals ME Set Call Tone 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or E ong TN OFF ROG will be displayed when On S EEOTTEIHO Pre VIOUS Ufo Daly TIO setup 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and button the LCD will display the letter C and the current Call Tone number 01 through 10 POVA TR US DONE SRM programi QU 2 Press the Channel Up Down button to select a NOTE different Call Tone An example of each call tone will Once set this is a global setting when in all radio sound for 1 5 seconds modes 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and Kay Tons Mode Key Tone Mode 1
19. the audio transmission ends the CTCSS Code Scan will resume after five 5 seconds Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode To Set DCS Code Scan 1 Display will show current DCS working channel DCS and SCAN icons and small digit DCS Code number will be flashing CTCSS is not active during DCS operation Press Channel Up Down button to start DCS Code number scan If there is no input activity within five 5 seconds the CTCSS Code scan will automatically continue When a valid DCS Code is detected the radio will stop scanning and open a path to the incoming DCS audio transmission This connection will continue for as long as the signal is present When the audio transmission ends the DCS Code Scan will resume after five 5 seconds Press Call Enter Setup to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode Operating Your Radio VibrAlert Mode Call Tone Mode Roger Beep Mode and Key Tone Mode The VibrAlert Call Tone Roger Beep and Key Tone setup procedures are the next four 4 settings in GMRS Mode Programming Follow the same procedures on pages 47 through 49 in Marine VHF Setup Programming to set these functions After these four 4 settings have been made press Call Enter Setup button to save each entry and move to the next setup programming mode You have now ended GMRS Setup programming mode and will enter GMRS Standby mode
20. 1 Port Operations Ship Movement 81A U S Government Only Environmental Protection Operations 82 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement 82A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 83 Canada Coast Guard Only 83A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 84 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 84A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 X Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 Public Correspondence Marine Operator a eS eS eS ee 87A Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 Public Correspondence Ship to Coast In U S only within 75 miles of Canadian Border Channel Channel Map Frequency Number USA Int Canada Transmit Receive 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 84 157 225 161 825 84A 157 225 157 225 85 157 275 161 875 85A 157 275 157 275 86 157 325
21. 8A 156 900 156 900 18A Commercial 19 156 950 161 550 19 Port Operations Ship Movement 19A 156 950 156 950 19A Commercial 20 157 000 161 600 1 watt CAN 20 Canada Coast Guard Only International Port Operations Ship Movement 20A 157 000 157 000 20A Port Operations 21 157 050 161 650 21 Port Operations Ship Movement 21A 157 050 157 050 21A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 22 157 100 161 700 22 Port Operations Ship Movement 22A U S and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 22 157 100 157 100 23 157 150 23A 157 150 161 750 23 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 157 150 23A Government Only 24 157 200 161 800 24 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 25 157 250 161 850 25 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 26 157 300 161 900 26 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 27 157 350 161 950 27 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 28 157 400 162 000 28 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 60 156 025 160 625 60 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 61 156 075 160 675 61 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement ds A pd rm West Coast Coast Guard Only Es
22. DUCT 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 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 T f your radio is returned for factory repair it will be r
23. ECURITE 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 English VHF Marine Emergency Messages 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 should answer If the distressed vessel is not nearby wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge Even if you cannot render direct assistance you may be in a position to relay the message Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 VHF FECE Messages VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE 4 Say THIS IS your vessel name or call sign repeated three 3 times 5 Say MAYDAY or PAN or SECURITE your vessel na
24. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 53 Operating Your Radio WX Alert On Off M Weather WX Alert Mode Programming Programming these features will allow your radio to listen to all NOAA Hazard Alert radio channels In this process you will be programming the channel settings for the Specific Area Message Encoding SAME and Emergency Alert Messages sent by NOAA See channels and frequencies listed on page 31 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 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 WX Alert icon and SCAN ON or OFF is flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select SCAN ON or OFF 3 Press the Call Enter Setup button to save entry 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 in VHF Standby m WX received signal level falls below a p
25. age requires an icense Apt G Memory Escape Emergency Weather Alert i Band VHF GMRS Button Can alert you with an audible tone Power Settings Button ALS E ee and visual alarm if threatening weather Selectable power settings produce 1 3 Microphone is nearby or 5 watts of output power for near or Tr Watch distant calling Submersible to JIS7 Standards 121 Pri Cod Waterproof to 3 3 ft 1 m of water 50088 Speaker for mE Allows semi secure communications creating up to 1815 privacy combinations Button Key Lock 38 CTCSS codes 83 DCS codes Prevents accidental setting changes Az English when button lock is set English Units sold in Canada will not transmit with 5 watts of power on GMRS frequencies in Canada ag Introduction Product Features continued Channel Scan Memory Scan Use to scan through all channels or all selected memory locations to find conversations in progress Instant Channel 16 9 Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 Tri Watch Lets you monitor three 3 channels at once Channel 16 and two 2 user programmable channels Lithium lon Rechargeable Battery Pack Provides extended operating time compared to alkaline batteries with no memory effect 120V 12V Charger Included Use to charge battery pack in the radio at home in a car or in a boat Rapid Charge Lo
26. ages Commercial Channels 1A 7A 8 9 10 11 18A 19A 63A 67 72 79A 80A 88A Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88A only for ship to ship messages English VHF Marine Radio Protocols Public Correspondence Marine Operator Channels 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 97A 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1A 5A 12 14 18 19 20A 21 22 63A7 65A 66A 73 74 75 76 TT 19 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 communica
27. atts 35 hrs 1 watt Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Possible Cause s Battery pack is exhausted Solution s Recharge or replace battery pack Current Drain Stand by 40 mA Receive 200 mA Transmit 1 8 A High power 700 mA Low Power Temperature Range 20 C to 50 C Radio Dimensions 4 8 in x 2 4 in x 1 4 in 123 mm x 62 mm x 36 mm not including antenna Will transmit at 1 watt but not at 5 watts Battery pack low Selected channel is imited to 1 watt Recharge or replace battery pack Switch to another channel Radio Weight Receiver Frequency Range 0 Ibs 8 oz 228 g without batteries VHF 156 050 to 163 275 MHz GMRS 462 5500 to 467 7125 MHz Will not transmit No sound from speaker Selected channel is limited to receive only Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Switch to another channel Re adjust volume and squelch Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne No response to button press Key lock is On Press Backlight Key Lock button 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 No answer to calls English Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain Switch to 3 or 5 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sig
28. cation NOTE 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 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 an active WX channel under the following conditions 1 WX Auto Search SCAN function is On 2 WX Alert or SAME is On one or the other but not both 3 The radio is tuned to a Marine VHF channel and has entered Power Save mode meaning there is no signal activity or user input for 10 seconds 4 The radio software has detected that the current WX channel signal level has dropped below a preset minimum level or is gone completely Once these conditions have been met the software will then 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 or SAME data depending on WX setup Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Standby Receive and Operating Your eid Operating Your SAME Alert Level Code SAME Alert Level Codes Advanced Operation There are four 4 alert level codes that provide important Channel 16 9 Mode active weather information These alert codes are checked against the FIPS codes location list When proper Alert conditions are met the radio w
29. cking Desktop Charger Allows charging of batteries at home car or boat Vertical or horizontal mounting Cobra Exclusive Rewind Say Again A dedicated button allows user to replay up to the last 20 seconds of audio Press the dedicated rewind button and Cobra VHF will replay the last 20 seconds of the audio from your VHF Call Tones Selectable 10 selectable call tones faal English Hands Free Operation Voice Activation VOX Hands Free automatic transmission when you speak Emergency Weather Alert with SAME Receive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby SAME alerts provide notification of local severe weather conditions Speaker Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker Mic and other Cobra accessories Unlimited Memory Channels Allows programming of unlimited VHF and GMRS memory channels Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals 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 Patented VibrAlert Provides a silent alert for incoming calls Ideal for noisy or all quiet environments ag Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to YOu RUNE ARR NM Al Customer Assistance Al Radio Controls and Indicators
30. d 3 Press and hold the SCAN button again for two 2 seconds or press MEM ESC button to cancel recording and return to last operation NOTE When using radio in Record mode the REW feature is turned Off to prevent recording over previous message Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Maintenance Operating Your Radio Specifications Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF GMRS radio in good operating condition m Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen m f the radio is exposed to salt water wipe with a soft moist cloth at least once a day to prevent buildup of salt deposits which could interfere with button operation m f the radio will be stored for a long period such as over the winter remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package This is especially important if you are using alkaline batteries Troubleshooting Number of Channels All U S Canadian and International 10 NOAA Weather Channels 15 GMRS Channels Channel Spacing VHF 25 kHz Max GMRS 12 5 kHz Modulation VHF 5 kHz Max GMRS 2 5 kHz Input Voltage 7 2 VDC Battery Life Lithium ion 14 hrs 5 watts 5 TX 5 RX 90 Stand by 23 5 hrs 1 watt Alkaline 20 hrs 5 w
31. dio and will automatically switch to 5 162 450 NOAA the alerting weather channel so the alert broadcast can be heard 6 162 500 NOAA 7 162 525 NOAA 8 161 650 Canadian 9 161 775 Canadian 10 163 275 NOAA English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 C Specific Area Message Specific Area Message Encoding SAME Alerts The MR HH425LI radio is capable of receiving Specific Area Message Encoding SAME Alerts During an NWR weather SAME alert a code for your specific location will alert you to deteriorating weather conditions in a preprogrammed specific area or a specific event such as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Tropical Storm Warning There are over 900 National Weather Radio NWR service stations using broadcast frequencies that transmit SAME alerts You must program your county parish or independent city or marine area into the radio NOTE DO NOT program your radio for a louder or clearer station not designated as a SAME channel You will not receive the local desired alerts The NWR service will then alert you only of weather and other emergencies for all areas programmed on this radio When an NWR office broadcasts a warning watch or non weather emergency it also broadcasts a digital SAME code that may be heard as a very brief static burst depending on the characteristics of the radio This SAME code contains the type of message county s affected and message expiration time f programmed correctly thi
32. duct to match a frequency chart map in this section Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra NOAA Weather Channels and 9 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert NOAA Test Alert System f Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio NOAA provides To test this system NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime continuous around the clock broadcasts of the latest weather information Taped between 11 a m and 1 p m in each local time zone Any receiver that can detect the weather messages run every four 4 to six 6 minutes and are revised every two weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly 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 Weather Frequency Channel ear to the radio and never let the weather catch them unaware Channel RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel 1 162 550 NOAA NOAA Emergency Weather Alert In the event of a major storm or other weather condition requiring vessels at sea or 2 162 400 NOAA on other bodies of water to be notified NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that 3 162 475 NOAA receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a weather 4 162 425 NOAA alert condition When the Weather Alert mode on your radio is On this signal will produce a loud tone from the speaker in the ra
33. erations from either Marine VHF mode or GMRS mode but it will only scan in that band NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Channel Scan mode to function See page 40 for Squelch procedure To Enter Channel Scan 1 From Marine or GMRS Standby mode press the SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map The SCAN icon will show on the LCD 2 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location NOTE After the channel 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 Channel Scan channels 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 or GMRS Standby mode Memory Location Scan Operating Your Radio Memory Location Scan During Memory Location Scan mode the radio will rapidly scan through all pre assigned 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 The radio must be squelched for the Memory L
34. es and three 3 beeps will sound to notify you of an error Common Radio Functions All Bands The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby GMRS Standby or Weather WX Standby modes Power Volume Squelch Controls Power On Off Control The On OffVolume control is located at the upper right side of the radio Turning the On Off Volume control past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off Volume Control Volume is controlled by turning the On Off Volume control m To increase the volume turn the On Off Volume control clockwise m To decrease the volume turn the On Off Volume control counterclockwise Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Speaker Mic Port Talk Button Squelch Control Squelch is controlled by turning the lower rotary concentric knob located directly below the On Off Volume control With the power On turn the knob counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound then turn the knob clockwise until the hissing stops This will establish a Baseline squelch By turning the knob further in a clockwise direction you will filter weak and medium strength signals By turning the knob in a counterclockwise direction further from your baseline setting you will receive weaker signals Squelch control filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want NOTE If the Squelch contr
35. eturned to you with default settings restored If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A Customer Service Accessories Additional accessories for your Cobra radio can be purchased separately Each accessory will enhance the use of the radio and also offer convenience to the end user Lapel Speaker Microphone 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 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 English
36. 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 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 the Memory mode 7 Press and release the MEM ESC button again to return to the Marine or GMRS Standby mode 5 Press the MEM ESC button to program that channel 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 or GMRS Standby mode on the selected memory location NOTE In addition to using the Channel Up Down button when selecting your memory channel you can use the BAND button to select channels in the GMRS band To Exit Memory Location Mode Press the MEM ESC button to
37. ge and must be attached before you use the radio 1 Align the base of the antenna with the socket in the top of the radio 2 Screw it all the way into the socket Be sure that the seal seats properly NOTICE Operating the radio without the antenna in place may damage the unit The radio is not waterproof until the antenna and battery pack are in place with their seals properly seated Wrist Strap 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 belt 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 You must have the radio upside down as shown to remove it from the belt clip 3 Once the knob has been inserted all the way into the belt clip channel the radio will swing freely while being securely retained English Installation Batteries and Charger Install Battery Pack The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium ion LION battery pack P N CM 110 010 that is rechargeable C D WARNING The charger provided with 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
38. gle 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 5 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine FCC Licensing Information CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC Federal Communications Commission requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U S A International or Canadian regulations It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 as well as NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration All Hazards Radio with Alert that can be accessed by pressing one 1 button Licensed users will be issued a Call Sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operat
39. h another station To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender m Make sure your radio is On m You are in standby listening mode on Channel 16 Make sure Channel 16 is not being used m When the channel is open quiet press the Talk button and call the vessel you wish to speak to Hold the radio or microphone 2 in 5 cm 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 18 19 For Example The vessel Corsair is calling the vessel Vagabond Corsair Vagabond this is Corsair Over Vagabond Please switch and answer on Channel 68 or any proper working channel Over Corsair Switching to Channel 68 Over English VHF Marine Radio Protocols m f the other 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 b cm from your mouth and slightly off to one 1
40. hannel 16 except when being used for messages Power Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few miles If there is no answer switch to 3 watts and call again You have the ability to go up to 5 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 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 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 stat
41. he antenna and 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 O Recommendations for VHF Marine Radio Protocols Recommendations for Marine Communication The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages If the 5 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast consider installing a CobraMarine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power Visit www cobra com or your local dealer for model availability If traveling far offshore you should consider adding even more powerful radio equipment such as HF sin
42. he marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 responds to all distress calls and coordinates all search and rescue efforts Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message Make sure you transmit on high power If you are merely out of gas do not send an emergency message Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 VHF Marine pee Messages VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 S
43. ht to the other station AF Output Transmitter Frequency Range TX 250 mW 8 Ohms VHF 156 025 to 157 425 MHz GMRS 462 5500 to 467 7125 MHz RF Output Power 1 3 and 5 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 Warranty and Trademark A 2a fe Limited 3 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF GMRS radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 3 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limi
44. ill 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra O Standby Receive and O Standby Receive and Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio WX H M L Button WX Alert Standby Mode cm HI R ll English Weather WX Standby Mode To enter the WX Standby mode press and hold the WX H M L button All common operating functions of the radio will work the same in WX Standby mode as they do in the normal Marine and GMRS Standby modes WX Alert Standby Mode NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 31 of this manual When NOAA broadcasts a weather alert signal and your radio is in WX Alert Standby mode the following items will be displayed on the LCD display m The WX icon cloud sun icon will be displayed m The last used weather channel will be displayed m The bar graph will display received signal strength level m The WX Alert icon safety triangle will be displayed 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 lo
45. ill switch to the WX Alert Channel 16 9 mode gives you quick access to calling Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode mode on the WX Alert channel and sound an alarm Channel 16 9 Button To Switch to Channel 16 or Channel 9 1 Press the Channel 16 9 button to change to NOTE Channel 16 When the alarm sounds the display will show the 2 Press the Channel 16 9 button again to change to Alert icon SAME letter icons and SAME Alert Channel 9 letter numbers flashing Alert Level Codes A1 Warning Those events that pose a significant threat to public safety and or property The probability of occurrence and location is high and the onset time is relativity short A2 Watch Events that meet the classification of Warning above but either the onset time probability of occurrence or location is uncertain Statement A message containing follow up information to a Warning or Watch M Test Brief Voice text of the weekly test describing the service provided area covered and application of the warning alarm tone and NWR SAME code These tests normally occur on Wednesday between 11 a m and 1 p m local time with some variations to accommodate local requirements 3 Press the Channel 16 9 button a third time and return to the last used Standby channel 62 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio TRI WATCH Button LI MEM nii
46. ing the radio 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 carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC Hotline at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888 CALL FCC FCC license forms and applications for ship and land applications can be downloaded through the Internet at www fcc gov fe English VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 Canadia
47. ion 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 VHF Marine Radio Procequre Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit m False distress or emergency messages m Messages containing obscene indecent or profane language m General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio m When you are on land Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine 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 wit
48. me 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 English VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or IL 1234 AB 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 i
49. n 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 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 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 VHF Marine Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway the radio must be turned On and be tuned to C
50. nce 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 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 x Sc 2 d S a E me 5 2 VHF MARINE RADIO www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail MR H42 5 LI Vp For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer a Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English English Backlit LCD Radio Controls Introduction Introduction Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen ros poses Belt Clip Transmit and Receive Icons e 9 Rewind Icon 2 Low Medium High Power icons ON OFF Volume dud ADT Lone 7 Weather Icon Control te S Een asnmi Noise VHF GMRS eU eden 0 Band icons Backlit Squelch ee Memory Channel Icon LCD x ieee Benn Screen Control c ive channa Lee Memory Channel Owrist uml 2
51. nd 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 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 High Medium Low H M L Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1 3 or 5 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 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 For example units sold in Canada will not transmit using the 5 watt High Power mode Call Enter Setup Button
52. ne batteries with your radio Should the rechargeable battery pack become discharged and no electrical power source is available you can insert the alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio NOTE Some radios with LiON batteries have AA or AAA battery packs which only allow low power transmit The optional AA battery tray for the MR HH425LI and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will allow for full power emergency transmissions Operating Your Radio Getting Started MR HH425LI Radio On Off Volume Control Clockwise On Off Volume Control Counterclockwise Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio Throughout this manual you will be instructed to Press or to Press and Hold various buttons except Push to Talk on the radio Press means a momentary press of approximately one 1 second Press and Hold means to hold the button down for approximately three 3 seconds Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio a brief tone beep will sound to confirm the button press With all button presses the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the backlight will turn On The backlight will stay on for 10 seconds after the button is released At times you will hear two 2 other sounds Two 2 beeps will sound to confirm your setting chang
53. nel 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 on pages 20 through 27 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 first mode that begins the Marine VHF Setup programming 2 U icons will display with the current setting the U icon is the default flashing 3 Press Channel Up Down button to select the U I or C icon 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode NOTE One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Voice Activated Transmit VOX Mode In VOX mode your radio can be used hands free automatically transmitting when you speak You can also set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise To turn VOX Mode On or Off 1 Display will show VOX icon and ON or OFF flashing 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode VOX Level To set VOX Sensitivity Level
54. nel Up Down button to change code number or press and hold Channel Up Down button to rapid advance scroll 4 Press Call Enter Setup button to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode Voice Activated Transmit VOX Mode The VOX Mode On or Off and VOX Sensitivity Level setup procedures are the next two settings in GMRS Mode Programming Follow the same procedures on page 44 in Marine VHF Setup Programming to set these functions After these two settings have been made press Call Enter Setup button to save each entry and move to the next setup programming mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 51 Operating Your Radio CTCSS Code Scan GMRS ly Li SCAN nr DCS Code Scan f2 English CTCSS and DCS Code Scan Mode This mode will allow you to scan for all incoming audio CTCSS and DCS coded signals To Set CTCSS Code Scan 1 5 Display will show current CTCSS working channel CTCSS and SCAN icons and small digit CTCSS Code number will be flashing DCS is not active during CTCSS operation Press Channel Up Down button to start CTCSS Code number scan If there is no input activity within five 5 seconds CTCSS Code scan will automatically continue When a valid CTCSS Code is detected the radio will stop scanning and open a path to the incoming CTCSS audio transmission This connection will continue for as long as the signal is present When
55. nsure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting See page 33 in the antenna requirements section for further information DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio DO NOT transmit more than 50 of the time the radio is in use 50 duty cycle The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit 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 connect the transceiver directly to AC power It can be a fire hazard may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver NEVER mount 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Introduction NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when t
56. ocation Scan mode to function See page 40 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 66 To Enter Memory Location Scan 1 From Marine or GMRS Standby mode press the MEM ESC button 2 Press the SCAN button The radio will immediately begin to scan all pre assigned memory channels The SCAN and MEM icons will show on the LCD 3 A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 SCAN Button seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location NOTE After the Memory Location 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 Memory Location Scan channels 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 or GMRS Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Rewind Say Again Feature Use the Cobra exclusive Rewind Say Again feature to replay or record the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission Example 1 When engine noise music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message
57. ol is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound the Memory Scan Tri Watch Scan CTCSS Scan and DCS Scan functions will be blocked 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 Squelch 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 Key Locked Buttons 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 the following buttons Channel Up Button Channel Down Button SCAN Button MEM ESC Button WX H M L Button 16 9 Button TRI WATCH Button BAND Button REW Button Call Enter Setup Button To Lock or Unlock the Buttons Press and hold the Backlight Key Lock button for two 2 sec
58. ollow 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 special provisions for battery disposal Alkaline Batteries There is an alkaline battery tray P N CM 110 011 provided with this radio The alkaline battery tray is provided 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 WARNING Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries They are not made to be recharged and should be disposed of in a proper manner Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation Fully Charged A VOX E yI 3L 1 A VOX Va Partially Charged Fully Discharged M English 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 lithium ion 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 alkali
59. onds 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra SCAN Button 4 English Channel Up Down Button Your radio will Receive Rx and Transmit Tx VHF and GMRS signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up Down button 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 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 a
60. pde International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 70 RX only 156 525 70 Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 71 U S and Canada Non Commercial Recreational 1 E HOO RIO Sp at International Port Operations Ship Movement 72 156 625 156 625 72 Non Commercial Intership Only 73 2 156 675 156 675 73 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 74 U S Port Operations Canada Commercial Fishing Only S TP International Intership Port Operations Ship Movement 75 156 775 156 775 1 watt Only Int 15 Port Operations Intership Only 76 156 825 156 825 1 watt Only Int 76 Port Operations Intership Only 77 n 156 875 156 875 1 watt USA and CAN TT Port Operations Intership only Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 4 VHF Marine 2 121010 gt VHF Marine Cl at lala iz eiaiati 18 VHF Marine Radio Protocols 78 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 78A Non Commercial Recreational 79 Operations Ship Movement 79A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 80 Port Operations Ship Movement 80A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 8
61. reset level m Radio is in Power Saver mode Operating Your Radio SAME Alert On Off To Set Specific Area Message Encoding SAME Alert On or Off SAME is an advanced weather alert feature Leave this set to OFF if you are not sure about your understanding of its operation 1 Display will show SAME icon and ON or OFF will be flashing NOTE If SAME Alert is turned On the WX Alert will be turned Off automatically 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select ON or OFF 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save selection and move to the next setup programming mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 55 FIPS Code Set Invalid FIPS Code La mh SAME d5EE English To Set SAME FIPS Code Location 1 Display will show COdE not flashing SAME icon is flashing along with the two 2 digits to the right of COdE 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select channel number NOTE Ten channel locations are available 00 09 3 Press and release the Call Enter Setup button to enter geographic weather locations as identified by FIPS Federal Information Processing System area in the United States NOTE FIPS codes identify geographic areas in the United States as shown on the Internet website www census gov datamap flipslist allst txt 4 The display will show or last entered FIPS code One 1 digit in display will be flashing 5 Press Channel Up Down but
62. 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 install a new battery pack Your radio will also operate with six 6 high quality AA alkaline batteries using the AA alkaline battery tray provided with this radio Installing the Battery Pack 1 Position the battery pack to line up the three 3 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Installation Power Sources M 2 Initial Battery Charge English Initial Charge The Cobra provided lithium ion LiON battery pack may be charged at home 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 into the charger The metal charge contacts on the radio 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
63. s radio will turn to the WX channel so you can listen to the NWR SAME message You will hear the 1050 Hz warning alarm tone as an attention signal followed by the broadcast message Atthe end of the broadcast message you will hear a brief digital end of message static burst followed by a resumption of the NWR broadcast cycle NOTE SAME coverage areas are defined within the NWR Broadcast Service Area and are comprised of named counties boroughs metropolitan areas or portions thereof NWR Broadcast Service Area coverage by State can be found at http www nws noaa gov nwr or by telephone at 1 888 NWRSAME 1 888 697 7263 The information at the following website http www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm sametable will help to program the SAME alert county codes and respective frequencies into this radio This site also lists SAME code Marine zones for bounded and named water areas 5 English Installation Included in this Package You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF GMRS radio Wrist Strap Drop in Battery Charger S NUZ Alkaline Battery Tray Alkaline batteries not included Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 Antenna Wrist Strap Installation Antenna Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Install Antenna Antenna Installation The flexible antenna for the radio is shipped separately in the packa
64. s the radio will immediately engage Tri Watch mode c Operating Your Radio TRI WATCH Button Ili CTCSS 1156 Using Tri Watch Tri Watch Scan Mode 1 From Marine or GMRS 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 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 or GMRS Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operating Your Radio Memory Locations 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 69 under Memory Location Scan You are also able to change bands for memory locations and scanning allowing an unlimited amount of choice selection To Program Memory Locations 1 Press and hold the MEM ESC button
65. t Coast Commercial ishing 62 156 125 160 725 62 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 62A 156 125 156 125 62A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 22 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 4 VHF Marine VHF Marine annel e Channel Channel Map Frequency Number USA Int Canada Transmit Receive Use 63 156 175 160 775 63 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 63A 156 175 156 175 63A Port Operations and Commercial VTS in selected areas 64 156 225 160 825 64 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 64A 156 225 156 225 64A U S Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing 65 156 275 160 875 65 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 65A 156 275 156 275 65A Port Operations 66 156 325 160 925 66 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 66A 156 325 156 325 1 watt CAN 66A Port Operations 67 U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge communications in lower 2 MENSAE S NM E Mississippi River Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing S amp R 68 156 425 156 425 68 Non Commercial Recreational 69 U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada Commercial Fishing Only ER P 136 3
66. t where you and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 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 or Canadian Coast Guard non emergency after making contact on Channel 16 Non Commercial Channels 68 69 71 72 78 79A 80A Working channels for small vessels Messages must be about needs of the vessel such as fishing reports berthing and rendezvous Use Channel 72 only for ship to ship mess
67. ted 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 VibrAlert and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation and Rewind Say Again are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA English Customer Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF GMRS product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRO
68. tify 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 GMRS Dual Band 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 Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave English WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF radio frequency energy when it is transmitting To e
69. tion is prohibited your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts You cannot transmit on these channels NOTE These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine VHF Marine Cl at lala iz eiaiati 18 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number USA Int Canada Transmit Receive 01 e e 156 050 160 650 01A 156 050 156 050 02 e 156 100 160 700 03 e 156 150 160 750 03A e 156 150 156 150 04 156 200 160 800 04A d 156 200 156 200 05 156 250 160 850 05 156 250 156 250 06 bd bd 156 300 156 300 07 bd 156 350 160 950 07A bd 156 350 156 350 08 156 400 156 400 09 M 156 450 156 450 10 156 500 156 500 11 156 550 156 550 12 156 600 156 600 13 e 156 650 156 650 1 watt USA CAN 14 bd 156 700 156 700 15 bd Rx Only 156 750 15 bd 156 750 156 750 1 watt CAN and INT 16 156 800 156 800 17 id 156 850 156 850 1 watt USA and CAN English
70. ton to select first digit 6 Press and release Call Enter Setup button to advance to next digit code Press and release MEM ESC button to back up Repeating press and release of the MEM ESC button will back up to the top level 7 Continue steps 5 and 6 until all six 6 digits are entered 8 Press and release Call Enter Setup button to save entry The code is now saved to one of the 10 allowed in memory and it is turned On When the words Code 01 are shown then you can choose to have this code set to ON or OFF 9 Press and hold Call Enter Setup button to toggle between active and non active status of FIPS codes If the display changes from the FIPS code entered to HLdSEt the FIPS code entered is not an active FIPS code Try entering the FIPS code again 10 Press MEM ESC from SAME Location screen example Code 01 to save setting You have now ended WX Alert Setup programming mode and will enter WX Alert Standby mode Operating Your Radio Standby Receive and Transmit BAND Button M L Marine VHF GMRS and WX Alert Standby Band Selections The BAND button allows you to quickly toggle between the Marine VHF GMRS and WX Alert Standby bands To Make a Band Selection Press BAND button to toggle between the Marine VHF Standby GMRS Standby or WX Alert Standby bands Marine VHF Standby Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned On From this
71. u have a GMRS license even for FRS Family Radio Service communication Normal FRS only radios operate at a maximum power of 1 2 watt 500 milliwatt power and have an integral non detachable antenna English GMRS Radio Protocols GMRS FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility The channel numbers the GMRS Mode on the MR HH425LI model are designed to match the channels on Cobra and other GMRS radios manufactured over the last few years Standard GMRS FRS HH425LI Channels Channels 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 Not Available 9 Not Available 10 Not Available 11 Not Available 12 Not Available 13 Not Available 14 Not Available 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 NOTE Service Type GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS Frequency MHz 462 5625 462 5875 462 6125 462 6375 462 6625 462 6875 462 7125 467 5625 467 5875 467 6125 467 6375 467 6625 467 6875 467 7125 462 5500 462 5750 462 6000 462 6250 462 6500 462 6750 462 7000 462 7250 Older Cobra GMRS non dual band models with only 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency For example an older Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please use the manual for that pro
72. ve been previously programmed You will only hear transmissions from other radios with the equivalent subcodes programmed When a transmission is received the following icons will be displayed m Receive Rx Icon m Bar Graph Icon Operating Your Radio GMRS Transmit Transmit Tx Icon mm HI Standby Receive and Transmit Tx and Receive Rx Modes Transmit Tx and Receive Rx modes gives you the ability to interact with other GMRS radios When you use this capability be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits See pages 18 through 27 to help you select the proper channels When a talk transmission occurs the following icons will be displayed m Transmit Tx Icon m Bar Graph Icon To Transmit a Message Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send Toggle to the Low Power setting With the microphone about 2 in 5 cm from your mouth press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone The Tx icon will appear on the LCD 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 w

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