Cobra Electronics MRHH330, MRBTM1 Users manual

Introduction

Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance

VHF MARINE RADIO

Owner’s Manual

Our Thanks to You

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

product will give you

many years of reliable service.

How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works

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

Besides two-way communications, the radio can provide quick access to receive all the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) weather channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area.

Customer Assistance

Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 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 Englishonly. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

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MR HH330 FLOAT

Printed in China Part No. 480-542-P Version A

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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

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6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Introduction

Antenna

Backlit

LCD

Screen

Channel Up

Button

Push to

Talk

Button

Channel

Down

Button

Backlight/

Key Lock

Button

Power

Level/Weather

Button

Tri-Watch

Button

Speaker

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Radio Controls and Indicators

Speaker/

Microphone

External Cover

ON/OFF/ Volume Control

Wrist Strap Connector

Instant Channel 16/9 Button

SCAN Button

Call/Enter Button

Memory/Escape Button

Microphone

elt Clip

Engagement

Battery Clip

Battery

Backlit LCD Screen

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Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen

Transmit and Receive Icons

Frequency

Band Icon

Active Channel

Numbers

Tri-Watch Icon

Button Lock Icon

Product Features

Power Settings

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

USA/International/Canada Channels

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

All NOAA Weather Channels

Instant access to all National Weather Channels, 24 hours a day.

Submersible to JIS7 Standards

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

Button/Key Lock

Prevents accidental setting changes when button lock is set.

Channel Scan/Memory Scan

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

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Scan Icon

KeyTone Icon

Roger Beep Icon

UIC Active Channel Map Icons

AA Battery Compatible

Can work at full power with six (6) AA alkaline batteries. Good for emergency backup. Requires optional AA battery tray (P/N CM 110-011).

Instant Channel 16/9

Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9.

Tri-Watch

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

Floating

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

120V/12V Charger Included

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

Locking Desktop Charger

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

Must use included battery to float.

Low/Medium/High Power Icons

Weather Icon

Signal Level Icons

Weather Alert Icon

Call Tone Icon

Memory Channel Icon

Memory Channel

Simplex Operation Icon

Battery Power Icon

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NotesProduct Features

Product Features (continued)

Call Tones (Selectable)

10 selectable call tones

Emergency Weather Alert

Receive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby.

Speaker/Mic Jack

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

Unlimited Memory Channels

Allows programming of unlimited VHF memory channels.

Signal Strength Meter

Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals.

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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Recommendations for Marine Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation

Included in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wrist Strap and Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Batteries and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setup Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Standby/Receive and Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

NOAA Weather Channels and Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Advanced Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Floating Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Radio Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Voice Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Radiotelephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Warranty and Trademark

Limited 3-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Customer Service

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Appendix

VHF Marine Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Weather Channels Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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General Precautions

Important Safety Information

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

Warning and Notice Statements

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

WARNING

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

NOTICE

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

Safety Training Information

This CobraMarine®radio is designed for, and classified as, “Occupational Use Only.” The radio must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the “General Population.”

This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure:

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FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

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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.

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American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields — RF and Microwave.

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General Precautions

The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF

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exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio.

WARNINGS

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

DO NOT operate with more than a duty cycle of 5% transmit, 5% receive and 90% standby. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen.

ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories. DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites,

or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions. NEVER place the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they might interfere

with operation of your 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.

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General Precautions

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Recommendations for Marine Communication

NOTICE

Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed. AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4˚F (-20˚C) or above

140˚F (60˚C). KEEP your radio at least 3 ft (0,9 m) away from your vessel’s magnetic

navigation compass. DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary

service performed by a qualified technician. This radio is supplied with a lithium-ion (LiON) rechargeable battery pack.

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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.

Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules and make it illegal to use.

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 rangesuitable for nearshore voyages. If the 6 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider a higher powered handheld or installinga Cobra Marine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your local dealer for model availability.)

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

The U.S. Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally, cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate. If you do not know where you are, the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone.

However, cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses.

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FCC Licensing Information

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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.

Station License

An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.A. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required to carry radio equipment. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying an HF single side band radiotelephone, or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license.

FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www.fcc.gov. Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888-225-5322.

International Station License

If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that country’s communications regulatory authority for licensing information.

Radio Call Sign

Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration number and state of registry (e.g., IL 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel.

Canadian Ship Station License

You need a Radio Operator’s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian 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.

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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.

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VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsInstallation

Included in this Package

VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsInstallation

Wrist Strap and Belt Clip

Included in this Package

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

adio

Battery Charger Power Cord

For connectionto 12-voltand 120-volt power sources.

Operating Instruction Manual Spring-Loaded Belt Clip

rist Strap

LiON Battery Pack

rop-In Battery Charger

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Wrist Strap and Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

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The radio comes with the wrist strap already attached. It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it.

Belt Clip

Belt Clip Secured to Belt

Insert Knob onto Belt Clip

Secure Radio

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

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

2. Insert the round guide on the back of the radio into the guide channel on the back of the belt clip. The radio must be upside-down, as shown, to remove it from the belt clip.

3. Once the knob is inserted all the way into the belt clip channel, the radio swings free but remains secure.

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VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsInstallation

Batteries and Charger

VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsInstallation

Batteries and Charger

LiON Battery Pack

Install Batter y Pack

The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack (P/N CM 110-021) that is rechargeable.

WARNING

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

When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too quickly, it is time to install a new battery pack. Your radio will also operate with six (6) high-quality AA alkaline batteries, using the optional alkaline battery tray.

Installing the Battery Pack

1. Position the battery pack to line up the two (2) external alignment tabs to the alignment slots in the radio.

2. Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated against the radio housing.

3. Pivot the locking tab up until it snaps into place on the back of the battery pack.

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Power Sources

Initial Charge

The Cobra-provided LiON battery pack may be charged at home, in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V power cord with the charger.

1. Insert one (1) of the power cords into the back of the drop-in charger.

2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source.

Initial Batter y Charge

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsInstallation

Batteries and Charger

VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsInstallation

Batteries and Charger

Locking Tab

Battery Pack Charging Only

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

NOTICE

Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose of properly. Some marine suppliers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal.

Alkaline Batteries

An optional alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-011) can be purchased for this radio. The alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or “Emergency” power source should the battery pack run low on power and needs to be recharged. The radio will transmit at full power when using six (6) new AA alkaline batteries.

Fully Charged

Partially Charged

Fully Discharged

Maintaining the Battery Charge

As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the battery power remaining. When the icon begins to flash, it is time to recharge or change the batteries.

NOTICE

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

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

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 HH330 and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will allow for full-power emergency transmissions.

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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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VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsOperating Your Radio

Getting Started

VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsOperating Your Radio

Getting Started

HH330 Radio

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

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

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

Common Radio Functions

The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby or Weather (WX) Standby modes.

On/Off/Volume Control (Clockwise)

On/Off/Volume Control (Counterclockwise)

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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Speaker/Mic Port

Radio Speaker and Microphone

The internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons.

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

Talk Button

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

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