Cobra Electronics MRHH350 User Manual

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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

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

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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, 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 English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

Customer Assistance

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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Radio Controls and Indicators

Introduction

Instant Channel 16/9 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

Talk

Button

Channel

Down

Button

Speaker

Belt Clip

Battery Door Screw

Power Level/Weather Button

SCAN Button

Call/Enter

Button

VHF Microphone

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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.

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.

Matrix Display

The display at the bottom of the LCD screen will show text letting the user know what mode, function or operation the radio is currently in.

AA Battery Compatible

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

Instant Channel 16/9

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

Tri-Watch

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

Floating

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

Must use included battery to float.

120V/12V Charger Included

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

Product Features

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Backlit LCD Screen and Product Features Product Features

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Locking Desktop Charger

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

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.

Product Features (continued)

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Introduction

Notes

Call Tone Icon

Weather Alert Icon

Frequency Band Icon

oger Beep Icon

Battery Power Icon Memory Icon

Matrix Display

Simplex

Operation Icon

Weather Icon

Active Channel

Transmit and

Receive Icons

Key Tone

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Signal Level

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Installation

Included in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Install/Remove Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

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

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setup Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Standby/Receive and Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

NOAA Weather Channels and Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Advanced Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Floating Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Radio Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Voice Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Warranty and Trademark

Limited 3-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Customer Service

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specifications (Typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appendix

VHF Marine Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Weather Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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

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FCC Licensing Information

Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) System

Please try the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service. Areas where the safety check service is available include the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and Southern California, as well as in select inland regions. The first and only boating safety program of its kind, the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service is fully automated and allows 24 hour a day automatic responses to radio check calls.

Conducting a radio check through the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service couldn’t be simpler. All boaters need to do is tune their VHF radios to Channel 24, 25, 26, 27 or 28, depending on the region, key the mic, and ask for a radio check. The Automated Radio Check system responds to each radio check with an automated reply, and also replays to the boater’s original radio transmission, allowing him or her to assess the strength of the signal and confirm the VHF radio is in good working order.

To find the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service channel in an area, owners should visit http://www.seatow.com/arc. The web page links to an instructional video demonstrating how to use the service step by step.

FCC Licensing Information

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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.

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.

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General Precautions

Introduction

NOTICE

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

140˚F (60˚C). KEEP your radio at least 3 ft (0.9 m) away from your vessel’s magnetic

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

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

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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

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

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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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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FCC Licensing Information

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 at http://www.cps-ecp.ca/.

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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DC Charger

For connection to 12-volt power sources.

LiON Battery Pack

Operating Instruction Manual Spring-Loaded Belt Clip

Antenna

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Installation

AC Charger

For connection to 120-volt power source.

Wrist Strap

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Wrist Strap and Belt Clip

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 110-025) 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 optional 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.

Belt Clip

Insert Belt Clip onto Radio

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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.

Install Battery Pack

LiON Battery Pack

Tighten Screw

Wrist Strap Attachment

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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

An optional alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-024) 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 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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Batteries and Charger

Initial Charge

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

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

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

3. Remove 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.

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Initial Battery Charge

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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 or Weather (WX) Standby modes.

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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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 optional alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio.

On/Off/Volume Control (Counterclockwise)

On/Off/Volume Control (Clockwise)

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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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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 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

■ WX/H-M-L Button

■ 16/9 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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Speaker/Mic Port

Talk Button

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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

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Getting Started

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.

Call/Enter/Setup Button

NOTE

A few channels are Receive only and will not transmit

in these channels.

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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-M-L Power Button

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Call/Enter/Setup Button

Operating Your Radio

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