Cobra Electronics MRHH475FLTBTEU User Manual

Introduction

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Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance

The Cobra Electronics Corporation line of quality products includes:

CB Radios microTALK Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert HighGear CobraMarine Power Inverters Accessories

Radios

Traffic Warning Systems

Accessories

VHF Radios

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.

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, please contact your local dealer.

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For Warranty, Product Service and Accessory Information

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

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VHF MARINE RADIO

MR HH475 FLT BT EU

Printed in China Part No. 480-552-P Version D

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

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6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Antenna

Backlit

Screen

Channel Up

Push to

Talk

Button

Channel

Down

Button

Backlight/

Key Lock

Button

Level Button

Tri-Watch

Button

Bluetooth

Button

Speaker

Introduction

LCD

Button

Power

Radio Controls and Indicators

Speaker/

Microphone

External Cover

ON/OFF/Volume Control

Wrist Strap

Connector

Bluetooth

Microphone

Instant Channel 16 Button

SCAN Button

Belt Clip

Engagement

Battery

Clip

Call/Enter Button

Memory/Escape Button

Rewind-Say-Again Button

VHF Radio Microphone

Backlit LCD Screen

Introduction

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.

* Units sold in Australia will transmit

at 5 watts maximum.

International/Canada/USA Channels

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

Submersible to JIS7 Standards

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

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 this Cobra VHF will replay the last 20 seconds of the audio from your VHF.

Button/Key Lock

Prevents accidental setting changes when button lock is set.

and Product Features

Scan Icon

Key Tone Icon

Simplex Operation Icon

Roger Beep Icon

UIC Active Channel Map Icons

Channel Scan/Memory Scan

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

AA Battery Compatible

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

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. so it's easy to included battery to float.

Low/Medium/High Power Icons

Signal Level Icons

Call Tone Icon Memory Channel Icon Memory Channel and Other VOX Icon

Automatic Transponder Identification System Icon

Battery Power Icon

It has an orange stripe

retrieve.

Must use

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Product Features (continued)

MicroBlue

Bluetooth®Wireless Technology in a

unique noise canceling design. Widely compatible for all mobile phones with

Bluetooth

wireless technology.

AC and DC 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

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mounting.

Call Tones (Selectable)

10 selectable call tones.

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

Product Features

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

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.

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Redial of last phone number dialed.

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Introduction

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

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

Installation

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

Wrist Strap and Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Batteries and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating Your Radio

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

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

Bluetooth

Mode Pairing and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ATIS ID Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

Rewind Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mobile Phone Operation with Bluetooth

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Floating Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Radio Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Voice Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Radiotelephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Trademark Specifications and Accessories

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix

VHF Marine Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Introduction

Important Safety Information and General Precautions

Introduction

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.

General Precautions

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.

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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 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 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.

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Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.

NOTICE

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

AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -20˚C (-4˚F ) or above 60˚C (140˚F ).

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.

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

Do not short circuit the battery pack.

When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. Batteries

may explode if disposed of in a fire.

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Introduction

Marine Communication and VHR Marine Radio Procedures

Introduction

Licensing Information

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 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 coastguard does not endorse mobile phones as substitutes for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on a mobile phone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally, mobile phones may have limited 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 board where mobile coverage is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses.

VHF Marine Radio Procedures

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 42 before putting your radio into service.

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Licensing Information

The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for

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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

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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 ships 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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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Installation

Included in this Package

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Installation

Wrist Strap and Belt Clip

Included in this Package

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

Radio Wrist Strap Drop-In Battery Charger

Battery Charger Power Cord

For connection to 12-volt and AC power sources.

Operating Instruction Manual Spring-Loaded Belt Clip

LiON Battery Pack

Alkaline Battery Tray

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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 Protocols

Installation

Batteries and Charger

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Installation

Batteries and Charger

LiON Battery Pack

Install Battery 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 included 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 DC 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 DC or 220V AC power source. The wall charger should

Initial Battery Charge

be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

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 Protocols

Installation

Batteries and Charger

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Installation

Batteries and Charger

Locking Tab

Battery Pack Charging Only

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 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

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.

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 included 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 AA battery tray included with the HH475 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 Protocols

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started

HH475 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 Marine Standby mode.

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.

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

control clockwise.

n 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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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Operating Your Radio

Getting Started

Backlight/Key Lock Button

Key Locked Buttons

Key Lock Icon

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:

n Channel Up Button n Channel Down Button n SCAN Button n MEM/ESC Button n H-M-L Button n 16 Button n TRI-WATCH Button n 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.

Channel Up/Down Buttons

Currently On Channel 88

SCAN Button

Channel Up/Down Buttons

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

To Change Channels:

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

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

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

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

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

SCAN Button

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

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

When a signal is received in SCAN mode, the radio will pause 10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation. The scan will stop when the Talk button is pressed.

In Memory mode, press and release the SCAN button to scan all memory channels. Because the unit is already in the Memory Channel mode, only the channels in the memory bank will be displayed.

NOTE

Memory channels need to be saved to effectively enter the Memory Channel mode and scan all memory channels.

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