Cobra MR HH 500 FLT BT EU Owner's Manual

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Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance

Introduction

Our Thanks to You

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Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine®VHF radio.
Properly used, this Cobra

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product will give you

many years of reliable service.

How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works

This radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you
two-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily
for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. With it, you
can call for help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders,
and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.

Customer Assistance

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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, please contact your local dealer.

For Warranty, Product Service and
Accessory Information

Please contact your local dealer or distributor.
See the enclosed leaflet that provides contact
information for the CobraMarine international
distributors.

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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Radio Controls
and Indicators

Introduction

Instant
Channel
16 Button

Channel
Up Button

ON/OFF/
Volume Control

Speaker/

Microphone

External Cover

Antenna

Backlit

LCD

Screen

Tri-Watch

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Battery

Backlight/

Key Lock

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Memory/Escape
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Push to

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Channel

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Speaker

Belt Clip

Battery
Door
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Power Level
Button

SCAN Button

Call/Enter

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VHF Microphone

Rewind-Say-Again

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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth

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VHF MARINE RADIO

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Owner’s Manual

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Introduction

Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen

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UIC Active Channel Map Icons

Button Lock Icon

Low/Medium/High

Power Icons

Power Settings

Selectable power settings produce
1, 3 or 6 watts of output power for
near or distant calling.

USA/International/Canada Channels

Allows operation on any of the three (3)
different channel maps established for
these areas.

Submersible to JIS7 Standards

Waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m) of water
for 30 minutes.

Button/Key Lock

Prevents accidental setting changes
when button lock is set.

Channel Scan/Memory Scan

Use to scan through unlimited
channels or memory locations
to find conversations in progress.

Matrix Display

The display at the bottom of the LCD
screen displays text letting the user know
the current radio mode, function or
operation.

AA Battery Compatible

Good for emergency backup.
Includes AA battery tray (P/N CM 110-024).

Instant Channel 16

Provides instant access to priority
Channel 16.

Tri-Watch

Use to monitor three (3) channels
at once — Channel 16 and two (2)
programmable channels.

Floating

This radio will float if dropped overboard.
It has an orange stripe so it's easy to
retrieve.

Must use included battery to float.

220V/12V Charger Included

Use to charge battery pack, at home,
in a car or in a boat.

Product Features

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MicroBlue

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Bluetooth®Wireless Technology in a
unique noise canceling design. Widely
compatible for all mobile phones with
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wireless technology.

Rewind-Say-Again

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Replays missed VHF calls.

Locking Desktop Charger

Holds the radio or battery in place while
charging. Vertical or horizontal mounting.

Call Tones (Selectable)

10 selectable call tones

Automatic Transponder Identification
System (ATIS)

Capable of operating within the Automatic
Transponder Identification System. ATIS
includes data at the end of a transmission
for station identification.

Speaker/Mic Jack

Allows connecting optional Cobra
Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra
accessories.

Unlimited Memory Channels

Allows programming of unlimited
VHF memory channels.

Signal Strength Meter

Shows the strength of incoming or
outgoing signals.

Easy Redial Operation

Redial of last phone number dialed.

Voice Dialing

Supports standard mobile phone
voice dialing when paired to a
compatible mobile phone.

Noise Canceling Microphone

Reduces effect of environmental
noise when speaking.

Illuminated Buttons

Allows high visibility of all function
buttons.

Roger Beep Tone (Selectable)

Confirmation tone indicates the
completion of the user’s transmission
and signals to others it is clear to talk.
On or Off selectable.

BURP

The Cobra exclusive BURP feature expels
water from the speaker grill if the unit is
dropped in the water or is subjected to
extreme rain and weather.

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Frequency Band Icon

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Battery Power Icon

Memory Icon

Matrix Display

Simplex

Operation Icon

Weather Icon

Active Channel

Transmit and

Receive Icons

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Rewind-Say-Again®Icon

Bluetooth Icon

Bluetooth

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Radio Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Recommendations for Marine Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation

Included in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Install/Remove Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Batteries and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Wrist Strap and Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setup Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

ATIS ID Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Bluetooth®Mode Pairing and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Standby/Receive and Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Advanced Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Rewind Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Floating Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Radio Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Voice Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Radiotelephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Customer Service

Specifications (Typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Appendix

VHF Marine Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Declaration of Conformity and CE Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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General Precautions

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Important Safety Information

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Important Safety Information

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Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these
general precautions and warnings.

Warning and Notice Statements

To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly.
Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing
and using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE
statements in this manual.

WARNING

Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

NOTICE

Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio
or other equipment.

General Precautions

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The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information on the following page will make
you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within
the recommended RF exposure limits established for the radio.

Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government
rules and make it illegal to use.

Introduction

WARNINGS

Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting.
To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of
that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting. KEEP the radio at least
5 cm (2 inches) away from yourself and others when transmitting.

DO NOT transmit more than 40% of the time the radio is in use — 40% 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 pr ohibiting radio transmiss ions.

NEVER place the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they might interfere
with operation of your vessel or cause injury.

DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate
the radio without supervision.

Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended
RF exposure li mits or create other dange rous conditions.

NOTICE

Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed.

AVOID using the radio below -20˚C and above +40°C.

AVOID storing the radio below -20˚C and above +60°C.

KEEP your radio at least 0,9 m (3 ft) 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.

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Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium-ion (LiON) batteries in the radio.

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Do not short circuit the battery pack.

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When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. Batteries
may explode if disposed of in a fire.

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FCC Licensing Information

Licensing Information

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The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for
use according to International, Canadian or U.S.A. regulations. It features instant
access to emergency Channel 16 by pressing one key.

Station License

The UK requires a ship’s radio license and a marine radio operator’s certificate before
transmitting equipment can be used aboard a vessel. Other European countries have
specific requirements of their own.

For detailed information and applications, contact the Radio Licensing Centre run
by OFCOM in the UK. In other countries, contact the relevant national postal
or telecommunications authority.

Canadian or U.S.A. Station License

If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of Canada or the U.S.A.,
you should contact Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch or the U.S. FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) for licensing and operating information.

Radio Call Sign

A radio call sign is included as part of the ship’s radio license in the UK.
Other countries may have different practices; contact your local regulatory
authority for information.

User Responsibility and Operating Locations

All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations
and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The transmitting frequencies in
your radio are reserved for maritime use; any frequency you use for transmission
must be specifically included on your ship’s license. 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. The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the
European inland waterways covered by the Basel Agreement.

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Recommendations for Marine Communication

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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 maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from
the coast, consider a higher powered handheld or installing a Cobra Marine fixed mount
radio with up to 25 watts o f output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your local
dealer for model availability.)

If traveling far offshore, you should consider adding even more powerful radio
equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel.

The coastguard does not endorse mobile phones as substitutes for marine radios.
They generally cannot communi cate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distres s
call on a mobile phone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additi onally,
mobile phones may have limite d coverage over water and can be hard to locate.
If you do not know where you are, the coastguard will have difficulty finding you if
you are using a mobile phone.

However, mobile phones can have a place on boar d where mobile coverage
is available — to allow social conversa tions and keep the marine frequencies
uncluttered and available for their inte nded uses.

VHF Marine Radio Procedures

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If you are not familiar with or need to brush up on the protocols that must be
followed when using a VHF Marine Radio, please study the section beginning
at page 45 bef ore putting your radio int o service.

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Included in this Package

Included in this Package

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You should find all of the following items in the package with
your CobraMarine VHF radio:

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Radio Controls
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Introduction

Instant
Channel
16 Button

Channel
Up Button

ON/OFF/
Volume Control

Speaker/
Microphone
External Cover

Antenna

Backlit
LCD

Screen

Tri-Watch

Button

Battery

Backlight/
Key Lock

Button

Memory/Escape
Button

Push to

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Channel

Down

Button

Speaker

Belt Clip

Battery
Door
Screw

Power Level
Button

SCAN Button

Call/Enter
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VHF Microphone

Rewind-Say-Again

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Bluetooth
Microphone

Bluetooth
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Owner’s Manual

Antenna

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Wrist Strap

Alkaline Battery Tray

Installation

Install/Remove Antenna

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1. To install the antenna turn the antenna into the radio
clockwise to tighten. Do not overtighten.

2. To remove the antenna turn the antenna counterclockwise.

Batteries and Charger

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The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium-ion (LiON) battery
pack (P/N CM 110-028) that is rechargeable.

WARNING

The charger provided for this radio is only to be used
to charge the battery pack provided. Do not charge
any other type of batteries in the charger as fire,
explosion or battery damage will occur. Avoiding
extreme room temperatures will also help prolong
the life of the battery pack for the radio.

When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too
quickly, it is time to install a new battery pack. Your radio
will also operate with five (5) high-quality AA alkaline
batteries, using the included alkaline battery tray.

Installing the Battery Pack

1. Position the battery pack over the back of the radio.

2. Engage the battery pack into the radio by sliding to the top

until battery pack is fully seated against radio housing.

3. Tighten the screw using the end of the belt clip to secure
the battery pack to the radio. Do not overtighten. Only use
the end of the belt clip to tighten the screw.

Antenna

Install Battery Pack

LiON Battery Pack

Tighten Screw

AC Charger

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Batteries and Charger

Belt Clip

Insert Belt Clip onto Radio

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Wrist Strap and Belt Clip

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Wrist Strap and Belt Clip

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Belt Clip

Use the spring-loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your
person.

1. Slide the belt clip into the guide channel on the back of the
radio until it is locked in place.

2. To attach the wrist strap, insert it through the hole at the
top of the belt clip, feed it through the looped end and pull
tight to secure to the belt clip.

3. Press open the belt clip, slide it over the belt and release
the clip.

4. To remove the belt clip from the radio press the tab on the
belt clip, which unlocks the clip, and slide it out.

Wrist Strap Attachment

Initial Charge

The Cobra-provided LiON battery pack may be charged at
home, in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or
220V 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 220V power source.

3. Remove battery pack spacer from the charger and insert
the entire radio/battery into the charger. The metal charge
contacts on the battery will contact the mating prongs in
the charger to transfer the charging current.

4. Observe that the red light on the front of the charger
glows to indicate that the battery pack is properly seated
and the charger is operating.

5. Allow the batteries to charge for five (5) to six (6) hours
before use. The light will change back to green when the
battery is fully charged.

WARNING

Only the rechargeable LiON 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
(LiON) battery pack from freezing to obtain best
performance from the battery pack.

NOTE

If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra
recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or
vertical bulkhead (using the screw holes provided)
to prevent possible damage due to the boat rolling or
pitching. The charging base has been designed to hold
the battery pack in place during rough sea conditions.

Initial Battery Charge

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To Remove Battery Pack from Radio

1. Loosen the screw on the back of the battery pack.

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 LiON battery pack can also be charged in the
battery charger without being installed in the radio.
Insert the spacer into the battery charger to support
the battery pack during this charging process. Follow
the same procedures in “Initial Charge” to charge the
battery pack.

NOTICE

Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose
of properly. Some marine suppliers and electronics
retailers accept old battery

packs for recycling and

some municipal waste disposal

agencies have special

provisions for battery disposal.

Alkaline Batteries

The alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or “Emergency”
power source should the battery pack run low on power and
need to be recharged. The radio will transmit at full power
when using five (5) 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.

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Alkaline Battery Tray

Battery Pack Charging Only

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.

NOTE

Radio will continue to receive signals when blinking
but cannot transmit.

NOTICE

Use only the drop-in charger provided by Cobra. Do
not use the charger with alkaline batteries; only the
LiON battery pack is rechargeable. Spent alkaline
batteries must be discarded and replaced.

It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh, high-quality AA
alkaline batteries with your radio. Should the rechargeable
battery pack become discharged and no electrical power
source is available, you can insert the included alkaline
battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to
use your radio.

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Getting Started

Getting Started

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Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the
various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout
this manual you will be instructed to “Press” or to “Press
and Hold” various buttons (except “Push to Talk”) on the
radio. “Press” means a momentary press of approximately
one (1) second. “Press and Hold” means to hold the button
down for approximately two (2) seconds.

Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on
your radio, a brief tone (beep) (if key tones are selected On)
will sound to confirm the button press. With all button
presses, the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the
backlight will turn On. The backlight will stay On for 10
seconds after the button is released.

At times, you will hear two (2) other sounds. Two (2) beeps
will sound to confirm your setting changes and three (3)
beeps will sound to notify you of an error.

Common Radio Functions

The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in
either Marine Standby mode.

Power/Volume Control

Power On/Off Control

The On/Off/Volume control is located at the upper right
side of the radio. Turning the On/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.

■ To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume

control clockwise.

■ To decrease the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume

control counterclockwise.

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On/Off/Volume Control
(Counterclockwise)

On/Off/Volume Control
(Clockwise)

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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Operating Your Radio

Operating Your Radio

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/Microphoneport is located at the top
of the radio between the antenna and the Power/Volume
control. Unthread the Speaker/Microphone port cover to access
and install an optional Cobra speaker or microphone into this port.

Talk Button

Press and hold the Talk button to transmit messages.
Release the Talk button to stop transmitting.

Backlight/Key Lock Button

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

■ H-M-L Button

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■ Rewind Button

■ 16 Button

■ TRI-WATCH Button

■ Call/Enter/Setup Button

To Lock or Unlock the Buttons:

Press and hold the Backlight/Key Lock button for two
(2) seconds. The Key Lock icon will appear or disappear
in the LCD. When Key Lock is On, pressing any of the
listed buttons on the front of the radio will result in a
three (3) beep error message.

Both the Backlight/Key Lock button and the Talk button
are active — you can Receive (Rx) or Transmit (Tx)
a message with Key Lock On, but you cannot change
the channel.

Backlight/Key Lock Button

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Getting Started

Channel Up/Down Buttons

Your radio will Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) VHF signals
on the channel indicated on the LCD display. You can change
the channel at any time using the Channel Up/Down buttons.

To Change Channels:

Press the Channel Up/Down button.
If you are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up

button will advance to Channel 01. If you are on
Channel 01, pressing the Channel Down button will
advance to Channel 88.

You can press and hold the Channel Up/Down button
for fast advance. The beep sound will occur only at the
first press of the button and not during fast advance.

If the new channel selected is restricted to low power,
the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode
and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD.

If the radio is in the Key Lock mode, the channel will
not change and the three (3) beep error signal will
sound.

SCAN Button

Press and release the SCAN button to scan all channels. The
SCAN icon will display on the LCD display. Scanning begins

at lower channels, and scans to higher channels. Press the
Channel Up/Down button to change the scan direction.

When a signal is received in SCAN mode, the radio will pause
10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation. The scan will
stop on the paused channel and remain there 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.

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Operating Your Radio

Operating Your Radio

High/Medium/Low (H-M-L) Power Button

Your radio can transmit selectively at 1, 3 or 6 watts of
power. Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting
for short-range communications. You will conserve battery
life and avoid overpowering nearby stations with a low power
setting signal. Use the high power setting for long-range
communications or when you do not receive a response to
a signal sent at 1 watt.

To Toggle Between H-M-L Power Modes:

Press the H-M-L Power button. 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.

NOTE

A few channels are Receive only and will not transmit
in these channels.

Call/Enter/Setup Button

The Call/Enter/Setup button has multiple functions. It is
generally used in the following ways:

■ Press and release to transmit your unique Call Tone signal

to another radio.

■ Press and hold to enter any Setup menu.

■ Functions as an Enter button when making a selection

in any Setup menu.

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Setup Mode Programming

Setup Mode Programming

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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.

During setup programming, the matrix display will show text
describing the programming action you are now performing.

NOTE

When in the Setup mode, if you stop programming for
longer than 15 seconds,

your entry will be saved and
the radio will go back to the Marine Standby mode.
When you return to Setup mode and continue
programming you will see the last “value” displayed.
While in the Setup mode, you will not receive any
signal reception except when setting squelch.

Programming these features will allow you to customize
certain features of this radio to enhance your “On-Water”
radio use.

Start from Marine Standby mode to begin Marine (VHF)
Setup programming. STANDBY will be displayed on the
matrix. Press and hold the Call/Enter/Setup button for two
(2) seconds to enter the programming mode.

The mode programming follows this sequence:

■ Squelch Level Set

■ UIC Channel Map

■ Tone Alert On/Off

■ Call Tone Select

■ Roger Beep On/Off

■ Key Tone On/Off

■ Rewind Enable/Disable

■ ATIS On/Off (display only ATIS enabled)

Marine (VHF) Mode Programming

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Squelch Control

Squelch Controlfilters weak signals and radio frequency (RF)
noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want.
The Squelch Control on this radio is set through the following
keypad operation.

To Set Squelch Control:

1. With the power On, push and hold Call/Enter/Setup
button to access the Setup menu.

2. Squelch control will be the first menu item to appear.

Press the Channel Upand Channel Downbuttons to
set level. The signal level bar graph shows squelch
level while you are in Setup mode on the squelch
adjust function.

3. To adjust your squelch, press the Channel Down
button until you hear a hissing sound, then press
and release the Channel Up button until the hissing
stops. This will establish a “Baseline” squelch.

4. By pressing the Channel Up button further, you will
filter weak and medium strength signals. By pressing

Channel Downbutton, you will receive weaker signals.

5. Press the Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry
and move to the next Setup mode programming.

NOTE

If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous
hissing sound, the Memory Scan and Tri-Watch
functions will be blocked.

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