MRHH600 ENG MANL User Manual

MRHH600 ENG MANL

User Manual

Cobra HH-MR600 Floating DSC Handheld VHF Radio with GPS Bluetooth

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Cobra-HH600

Owner's Manual

Printed in China Part No. 480-1093-P Version C

VHF MARINERADIO
MR HH600 FLT GPS BT

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

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Introduction

Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance

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 tune in for your area.

Global Positioning Sytem (GPS) Your Cobra Marine radio includes a built-in GPS receiver. Your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and, most importantly, it will be included automatically with any DSC Distress message you may need to send. That will take the "search" out of "search and rescue".

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.

Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com/support/faqs/marine-radios
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Introduction

Radio Controls and Indicators

Antenna

Distress Key

DISTRESS DISTRESS

Belt Clip Battery Door Screw

Backlit LCD
Screen
Push to Talk Button Backlight/ Key Lock Button Man Overboard (MOB) Button Squelch Button Channel Down Button
Speaker A2 English

Battery

Speaker/ Microphone External Cover

ON/OFF/ Volume Control

Battery Door Screw

Bluetooth® Calling Microphone
Distress Key Soft Key Functions Channel Up Button Rewind-Say-Again® Button Instant Channel 16+ Button
VHF Microphone

LED Flashlight/ S.O.S.
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Backlit Screen and Product Features

Backlit Screen

Bluetooth VOX Icon

Rewind-Say-Again® Icon

GPS Icon

Weather Icon

Signal Level Icon

Battery Power Icon MENU Soft Key

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WEATHER Soft Key
Product Features
Built-In GPS Receiver Shows GPS coordinates on screen and automatically sends GPS location with DSC calls.

CALL Soft Key

MORE Soft Key

· 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.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC Class-D) Allows the ability to maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 while simultaneously monitoring Channel 70 for DSC calls. Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station-to-station calls. Radio utilizes two (2) built-in encoders (receivers).
MicroBlueTM Bluetooth® Wireless Technology in a unique noise canceling design. Widely compatible for all mobile phones with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Easy Redial Operation Redial of last phone number dialed.
Voice Dialing Supports standard mobile phone voice dialing when paired to a compatible mobile phone.

Rewind-Say-Again® Replays missed VHF calls.
6 Watt VHF Select between 1, 3 or 6 watts for short and long range communication.
Flashlight/S.O.S. Light The radio can be used as a flashlight, strobe light or S.O.S. signal.The light flashes when dropped in the water.
Submersible to IPX8 Standards Waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m) of water for 30 minutes.
All NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all National Weather Channels, 24 hours a day.
Emergency Weather Alert Receive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby.

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Product Features

Product Features (continued)

MOB (Man Over Board)

Unlimited Memory Channels

The radio dedicated MOB button marks and Allows programming of unlimited

memorizes the position information if a crew VHF memory channels.

member falls overboard.

Tri-Watch

Noise Canceling Microphone Reduces effect of environmental noise when speaking.

Use to monitor three (3) channels at once -- Channel 16, Channel 9 and one other selected channel.

Basic Navigation Basic navigation features include digital compass, waypoint navigation, course, speed, distance, etc.
USA/International/Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three (3) different channel maps established for these areas.
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.
Speaker/Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra accessories.
Instant Channel 16/9 Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9.
NMEA Out NMEA 0183 output to display other vesels and their information transmitted by DSC or your chartplotter.

Channel Names Friendly VHF channel names under the channel number.
Channel Scan/Memory Scan Use to scan through unlimited channels or memory locations to find conversations in progress.
Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals.
Button/Key Lock Prevents accidental setting changes when button lock is set.
Illuminated Buttons Allows high visibility of all function buttons.
AA Battery Compatible Good for emergency backup. Includes AA battery tray (P/N CM 110-035).
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.

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

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

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ImpSoerctoandnarty SIcoanfsety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

WCriussttomSetrrap and Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 BaAtstseNisortatiineccese and CChaaurtigoner. . . . . W. a. r n. i n.g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

Intro

Operation StCaunstdombeyr/ReceiWvearraanntyd Transmit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Notice NOACsAsaiAsuttaioWnnceeatherWMaronidnge Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Advanced Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Rewind Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Bluetooth® Mode Pairing and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installation MCAosubssitisoltemanecPrehone Operation With Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Floating Feature/BURP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Radio Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Voice Calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Notice RoCuatuintioen DSC CaWlalirnningg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Radiotelephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Operation EmCuestrogmeerncy MeWsasrraangtyes and Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Assistance

Warranty and Trademark

Limited 3-Year Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Specifications (Typical). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Appendix VHWFaMrraantryine Channel Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Weather Channel Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 AccCaeustisonories . . .W .a r.n i.ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Important Safety InformatiAossnistance

· Installation

WarrantyBefore using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions

and warnings.

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Customer To mWaakrraentytheSemcoondsarty Iocofnsthis radio, it must be used properly. Please Assistance read the installation and operating instructions carefully before using the radio. Notice

Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual.

Customer WARNING

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Notice

Caution

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

Warning

NOTICE Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio Caution or oWtahrneinrg equipment.

Safety Training Information This CobraMarine VHF radio complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure:
n F CC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
n A merican 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.
n A merican National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields -- RF and Microwave.
n Industry Canada RSS-102-Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency bands).
C onformité d'exposition de la fréquence du Canada RSS-102-Radio d'industrie (rf) de l'appareillage de communication par radio (toutes les bandes de fréquence).

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

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

Warning

WARNINGS

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Your radio gSeencoenrdaartyeIsconeslectromagnetic 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 trNaonticsemittingCwauhtioenn the TaWlakrnbingutton 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 where it 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.

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

The device complies with RF specifications when the device is used at a distance 25mm from your front face and 0mm from your body, Maximun SAR Value (1g): 5.76 W/Kg.

Separation Distance:
Maximum SAR Value (1g): (Specific Absorption Rate)

Body: Face:
Body: Face:

0mm 25mm
5.76 W/Kg 3.51 W/Kg

Industry Canada Antenna Notice
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Avis d'antenne du Canada d'industrie
En vertu de la réglementation de l'industrie du Canada, cet émetteur de radio ne peut fonctionner à l'aide d'une antenne d'un type et un maximum (ou moins) Gain approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour réduire le risque d'interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain doivent être choisis afin que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie.
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NOTICE

Your radio is waterproof only when the battery pack is properly installed.

Notice

Caution

Warning

AVOID using 140°F (60°C).

storing

the radio Installation

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below

-4°F

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above

KEEP yourSreacodndiaory aIcotnsleast 3 ft (0.9 m) away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.

DONOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary

service performed by a qualified technician.

Notice

Caution

Warning

This radio is supplied with a lithium-ion (LiON) rechargeable battery pack.

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

n Do not short circuit the battery pack.

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

CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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 6 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from

the coast, consider 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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FCC Licensing Information

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Sea Tow Automated RadioAsCsisthancee ck (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, Southern California, and select inland

locations Sea Tow

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its kind, the day automated

responses toSreacodnidoarycIchoensck 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 radio to Channel 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 or 84

(channel varies by location), then key the mic and ask for a radio check. The system responds

to each radio check with an automated reply including the location, and also replays the boater's

original radio transmission, allNoowticieng themCatuotioan ssess tWhaernsintgrength 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 boaters, radio owners should visit www.seatow.com/arc. The web page allows you to search for the local channel and has an instructional video on how to use the service step by step.

FCC Licensing Information

CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.

This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. It has a switchable RF output power of one (1), three (3) or six (6) watts.

The transceiver is capable of Class-D (Digital Selective Calling) operation in accordance with CFR Part 47, Section 80,225.

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.

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.

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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

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ASllecuonsdearrysIcaonrse rSeescopnodanrysIicbonlse 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.

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This device complNieosticewith parCtNaou1ti5coenof the FCWCaauCrtnioinRgules. OWpaernriangtion is subject to the following two

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

devCiacuetio,npursuaWnatrntinog part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

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user

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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for Notice comCaputliioannce coWualrdninvgoid the user's authority to operate the equipment.

IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s): Operation is subject to the following Two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Drop-In Battery Charger

AC Charger

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DC Charger

LiON Battery Pack

For connection to 120-volt power source. Antenna

For connection to 12-volt power sources. Operating Instruction Manual

Spring-Loaded Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

Alkaline Battery Tray

NMEA Input Cable

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1. To install the antenna turn the antenna into the radio

clockwise to tighten. Do not overtighten.

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2. To remove the antenna turn the antenna counterclockwise.

Notice ThCaisutiornadio traWnasrnmingitter IC: 906A-MRHH600 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the supplied antenna. Other antennas are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

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The radio is shipped with a sealed rechargeable lithium-ion

SecondaLryiOIcoNnsBattery Pack

(LiON) battery pack (P/N CM 110-034).

WARNING

The charger provided for this radio is only to be used

to charge the battery pack provided. Do not charge any

Notice

Caution

Warning

other type of batteries in the charger as fire, explosion

or battery damage may occur. Avoiding extreme

temperatures will also help prolong the life of the battery

pack for the radio. The device operating voltage is DC

Install Battery Pack

6.29V - DC 8.40V.

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 AAalkaline batteries,

using the included alkaline battery tray.

Tighten Screw

Installing the Battery Pack 1. Position the battery pack over the back of the radio.
2. Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated into the radio housing.
3. Tighten the screws using a coin or flat object to secure the battery pack to the radio. Do not overtighten.

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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.

Notice 2.CTauotioanttach thWearnwingrist 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.

Insert Belt Clip onto Radio

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

Secure Radio

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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 Ccauhtiaonrger. Warning
2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source.
3. Remove the battery pack spacer from the charger and insert the entire radio/battery into the charger. The metal charge contacts
on Warranty the battery will contact the mating prongs in the charger to transfer the charging current.
4. The red light on the front of the charger will glow 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 charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged.

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ThAesscisthanacerger provided for this radio is only to be used to

Notice

Caution

Warning charge the battery pack provided. Do not charge any other

type of batteries in the charger as fire, explosion or battery

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damage may Customer Assistance

occur.

Avoiding

extreme

temperatures

will

also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio.

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NOTE If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra WaNroraticnety recCoamutiomn ends Wyaornuingattach 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.
See page 87 for the compatible Cobra charger accessories.

WARNING

The adapter shall be installed near the radio's charger

Notice

Caution

Warning and shall be easily accessible. The plug is considered a

disconnect device of the charging base.

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Batteries and Charger

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TAossistRancee move Battery Pack from Radio

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

2. Lift Installation

the Cbusototmtoerm Assistance

the

battery

pack

slightly

remove

it from the radio housing.

3. Pull the battery pack out of the radio housing.

NOTE CAsussCitsotamaunetcrioen

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The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery

Notice chaCraguteionr withoWuatrnbineg ing installed in the radio. Insert the spacer

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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 Caution propWearrnliyng. Some marine suppliers and electronics retailers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery Warranty disposal.

Alkaline Battery Tray

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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

Notice

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Warning made to be recharged, and should be disposed of

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Fully Charged

Maintaining the Battery Charge

As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the battery

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remaining. Customer Assistance

When

the

battery

icon

begins

flash,

the

battery

empty and needs to be recharged. The radio will beep three (3) times

and flash "Low Battery" every 10 minutes until the radio turns off.

Partially Charged Fully Discharged

NOTE The radio will continue to receive signals when blinking Notice butCacuationn not traWnarsnimng it.
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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GAsesisttatniceng Started

Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the

various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout this

manual Customer Assistance

you

will

instructed

"Press"

"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 raCdaiuotio,na brief Wtoanrneingwill 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.

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Tones And Alarms When your CobraMarine VHF radio is On, you can expect to hear the following tones and alarms. The volume of these sounds is controlled by the circuitry in the radio and is not affected by the volume set with the On-Off Power/Volume knob.

Confirmation Tone

Single high-pitched beep confirms all button presses except the Talk button.

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turned Customer
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OnWoarrraOntyff.

See

set-up

routines

page

30.

Error Tone Three low-pitched beep indicates an invalid button press.

DSC Distress Alarm Installation

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High--low--high--low--high. Pause, then repeat. The volume of all alarms will increase

after 10 seconds. Press any button to turn it Off.

NOTE
This alarm sounds only for DSC distress calls on Channel 70. Notice It does Caution not soWuarnnindg for voice calls on Channel 16 -- you still
must listen for those.

Distress Acknowledgement Alarm High--low--high--low--high. Pause, then repeat. The volume of all alarms will increase after 10 seconds. Press any button to turn it Off.
DSC Routine Call Alarm High--pause--high--pause--high. Long pause, then repeat. Press any button to turn it Off.
DSC Geographical Alarm Loud, continuous, medium-pitched, high-low tones (warble) -- sounds when a geographical call is received. Press any button to turn it Off.

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DSC Position Request AlaArsmsistance

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Medium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of closely spaced, four (4) beeps [three (3)

short one (1) long] groups -- sounds when a position request call

iDsSrCecIenidveivdi.dPuraelsInAsstalalalanrtiomyn buttoCAnsussitstotomanectreurn it Off.

HSigechon--darypIcaonusse--high--pause--high. Long pause, then repeat. Press any button to turn it

Off.

Weather Alarm

Medium-loud,

continuous, Notice

medium-pitched series

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Warning

one-half

(1/2)

second

beeps

spaced

one-half (1/2) second apart -- sounds when weather alert is turned On

and NOAA sends a 1050 Hz weather alert tone on the selected weather channel. Press any

button to turn it Off.

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)

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.

On/Off/Volume Control (Counterclockwise)

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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Backlight/Flashlight/S.O.S./ Key Lock Button

Key Locked Buttons Key Lock Icon

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RAsasidstainoce Speaker and Microphone

The internal Radio Operation

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SWparreanatyker

and

Microphone

are

located

the

bottom

front face of the radio below the lower control buttons .

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Channel Up/Down Buttons

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AssistanCcehannel 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

ACnusotopmetironal Speaker/Microphone port is located at the top of the radio

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Unthread the an optional Cobra

speaker microphone into this port .

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To Change Channels: Press the Channel Up/Down button . You can press and hold the Channel Up/Down button

NOTE

Please make sure the port cover is secured and firmly tightened in

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plaCcaeutiowWn ahrneinng

thWearnsinpg eaker/microphone

not

use .

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D3A2T4E9:.0860/03N0 88A button to stop transmitting .

Currently On Channel 88 Notice

for fast advance . If the new channel selected is restricted Caution toWlaornwingpower, the radio will automatically switch to Low
Power mode and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD .

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

High/Medium/Low (H/M/L) Power Selection

Light/Key Lock Button

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To Display the Backlight Momentarily:

Press the Light/Key Lock button . The backlight will remain on for

MENU 10 seconds . If the backlight is already on, another press of the
Light/Key Lock button will cycle through the light mode .

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Your radio can transmit selectively at 1, 3 or 6 watts of power . Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for shortrange 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 Activate the Flashlight, Strobe and S.O.S. Light: Press the Light/Key Lock button two times to activate the flashlight function . Press again to activate the Strobe function, press a third time to activate S .O .S . signal and a fourth time to turn it off .

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To Toggle Between H-M-L Operation

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Power

Modes:

Press the MORE soft key until the screen shows H-M-L . Press

the H-M-L soft key to set the power 1W, 3W, or 6W . The LCD

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channels are restricted will automatically set

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To prevent accidental changes to your settings, you can lock most of the buttons .
To Lock or Unlock the Buttons: Press and hold the Light/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 buttons on the front of the radio will result in a three (3) beep error message and the radio will show

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Some channels, frequency bands and countries of use

Notice migChauttionnot be aWbarnleingto operate in High Power mode .

NOTE
A few channels are Receive only and will not transmit in Notice theCsaeutiocnhannelWsa r.ning

"Radio Locked . Hold Lock Key To Unlock" .

The Light/Key Lock button, the Emergency 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 .

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SCAN Button

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H/M/L SCAN
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SCAN lower

soft key to scan all channels . channel, and scans to higher

Scanning channels .

PCruesstosmetrhe Channel Up/Down button to change the scan direction .

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signal is Customer Assistance

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SCAN

mode,

the

radio

will

pause

seconds before resuming SCAN operation . The scan will stop on the

paused channel and remain there when the Talk button is pressed .

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If memory channels Installation

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are

saved,

press

and

release

the

SCAN

button

scan all memory channels .

Caution

Warning

NOTE If even one memory channel is saved, SCAN will only scan Notice meCmauotiorny chanWnaernlinsg .

Squelch Control
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Squelch Control Squelch Control filters 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, press the SQL button to access the squelch screen .
2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down soft keys to set level . The signal level graphic shows squelch level 1 - 8 . Level 1 is recommended .

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3. To adjust your squelch, press the Channel Down soft

key until you hear a hissing sound, then press

and release the Channel Up soft key until the hissing

stops . This will establish a "Baseline" squelch .

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4As.sisBtayncepressing the Channel Up soft key further, you will filter

weak and medium strength signals . By pressing Channel

Down soft key, you will receive more signals .

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5As.sisPtarnecess the Enter soft key to save this entry and move to the

next Setup mode programming .

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NOTE
If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing Notice souCnaudtio,n the MWeamrninog ry Scan and Tri-Watch functions will be
unusable .

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Settings Menu

The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of

its features, to aIndstajullastiotnotherCAsufsesitsoatmatneucreres to suit your preferences, and to enter your user MMSI number .

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Menu Soft Key

To Enter The Settings Menu:

Press the Menu button .

The Settings menu will appear on the LCD.

Notice AfCtaeutrionenteringWatrnhineg Settings menu, you can scroll through it to make as many entries as you like . Whenever the setting selection highlight appears in a feature portion of the menu, the current active setting is highlighted .

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ENTER

When you are finished with changes, you can exit the Settings menu by pressing the Exit soft key and return to Standby mode .
To Exit The Settings Menu:
Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll down to EXIT at the bottom of the menu, or press the Exit soft key to move up through the menu until the radio returns to the Standby mode.

Channel Up/Down Buttons

NOTE Basic set-up routines are described here . For set-up routines that apply specifically to a particular function, they are included in the section for that function .

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The LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark. This lamp can be adjusted for

brightness or turned Off.

Menu Soft Key
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To Adjust Customer
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The

Backlight

Level:

1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to LAMPADJUST with the

Up/Down buttons.

2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current backlight setting -- HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF.

LAMP ADJUST

Notice

2 MED

3.CaUutsioen the UpW/Darnoinwg n buttons to switch to the setting you want.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to save the backlight setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the backlight setting.

EXIT

ENTER

NOTE

Setting the radio to a lower backlight setting will conserve

battery power.

Menu Soft Key

CONTRAST ADJUST

EXIT

ENTER

LCD Contrast Adjust The LCD backlight will not be visible in daylight, but the LCD Contrast can be adjusted to make it easier to read in different light conditions.
To Change The Contrast:
1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to CONTRAST ADJUST.
2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current contrast setting -- a number between one 1 and 16.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the number up or down.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to save a contrast level. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Contrast setting.

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The Confirmation Tone sounds to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button. If you

would prefer not to hear the Confirmation Tone, you can turn it Off and On as you choose.

Menu Soft Key

To Installation TurnCAsussTitsohtmaneecreConfirmation Tone On Or Off:

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1. E nter the Settings menu and scroll to KEYTONE.
2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current confirmation tone setting -- ON or OFF.

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3. Scroll to the setting you want.
4. Notice PressCathutieonENTERWsaronfintgkey to save the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Key Tone setting.

EXIT

ENTER

U.S.A./International/Canada Channel Maps Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada, and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on pages 68 through 83). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.

Menu Soft Key To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to CHANNEL MODE.

2. P ress the ENTER soft key and observe the current channel mode setting -- USA,INTERNATIONAL, or CANADA.

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ENTER

3. S croll to the setting you want.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Channel Map setting.

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All VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use a 24-hour clock and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)

which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) . Time Adjust uses your built-in

GPS

gather

tiImnsteallaitniopn ut .

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will

allow

the

radio

display

the

time

Local

time

or UTC time . For time input to be converted to local time, you need to enter the hour offset

ofSeycoonduarrylIcoocnsal time zone from Greenwich . (See world city time zone chart on page 88) . You

can also choose to have the time displayed in a 12 or 24 hour format .

MENU
LAMP ADJUST CONTRAST ADJUST KEY TONE UIC CHANNEL MODE TIME ADJUST PRIORITY CHANNEL
EXIT

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TIME OFFSET
SET LOCAL OFFSET -06:00

To Change The Time Offset/Adjustment:
1.CaEutniotner the SWeartntinigngs menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons . Then press Enter .
2. Highlight the TIME OFFSET option in the menu .
3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting .
4. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the setting for your local time offset .
5. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting . Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Local Time offset setting .

EXIT

ENTER

12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY
12 HOUR FORMAT 24 HOUR FORMAT

EXIT

ENTER

To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format/Local Time Display:
1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST, then press ENTER.
2. Highlight the Local/Time option in the menu .
3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting .
4. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the setting for how the radio will display the time (12 Hour or 24 Hour format) .
5. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting . Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the time format display setting .

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PAsrsiisotanrceity Channel

This setting will allow you to choose whether channel 16 is or is not included when channel scanning . TCousTtomuerrn The Priority Channel On Or Off:
Assistance
1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to PRIORITY CHANNEL .

2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current priority channel setting -- ON or OFF.

3.CaUutsioen the UpW/aDrniongwn buttons to switch to the setting you want .
4. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting . Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the priority channel setting .

Menu Soft Key

Weather Alert This setting will allow you to choose whether activate the Weather Alert feature . When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode, you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode . The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are operating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received To Turn Weather Alert On Or Off: 1. Tap WX button . 2. Tap ALERT button . 3. The radio will display the Weather Alert Icon to indicate that
the Weather Alert is active .
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COORDINATE SYSTEM TRUE/MAGNETIC SBAS GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT COURSSEecUoPnd/NarOy IRcoTnHs UP
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GPS

All VHF Marine radios SHOULD / NEED to have a GPS receiver

cCounstnomeecr ted and operating to effectively use the DSC (Digital SAessliestcantcieve Calling) features built-in to the radios. In an Emergency

you want the rescue authorities and surrounding vessels to know

where you are and to be able to quickly assist you in your time

of need. Your MR HH600 handheld VHF radio has a GPS receiver

built right in!

GPS Menu Notice

Caution

Warning

This menu allows you to select and configure the GPS receiver options in your radio to be

sure that you are receiving satellite information in a format that makes sense to you.

It also allows the user to monitor the satellite acquisition process and GPS signal status.

GPS
COORDINATE SYSTEM TRUE/MAGNETIC SBAS GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT COURSE UP/NORTH UP
EXIT

ENTER

Coordinate System The Coordinate System allows adjusting to your navigating preference. The most common is already selected.
To Select the Coordinate System: 1. Enter the GPS menu and scroll to COORDINATE SYSTEM. 2. Highlight the COORDINATE SYSTEM option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the setting to use the
desired coordinate system. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting. Or press the
EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Coordinate System setting.

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True or Assistance Magnetic System

Select TRUE or MAGNETIC to change if bearings are shown as

relative to either true or magnetic north. If MAGNETIC

isCussteomleecr ted then the variation is computed and displayed Assistance
automatically for every zone.

To Select True or Magnetic System:

1. Enter the GPS menu and scroll to TRUE or MAGNETIC SYSTEM.

2.CaHutiiognhlight tWhaerniTngRUE/MAGNETIC option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting.

5. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the True or Magnetic setting.

6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. The radio will remember the True or Magnetic setting when powering off the radio.

GPS
COORDINATE SYSTEM TRUE/MAGNETIC SBAS GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT COURSE UP/NORTH UP
EXIT

ENTER

SAT BASED AUG SYSTEM
ON OFF

EXIT

ENTER

Satellite Based Augmentation (SBAS) The SBAS can be turned ON or OFF. Some areas of the earth need it turned off for greater accuracy. It is set ON by default.
To Select the Satellite Based Augmentation System:
1. Enter the GPS menu and scroll to SBAS.
2. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Sat Based Aug Sys setting.

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GPASssisStantcae tus

COORDINATE SYSTEM TRUE/MAGNETIC SBAS

This screen allows you to test the GPS receiver to be sure it is receiving good satellite information and GPS signal strength.

GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT

Installation To SCAesulsseitsotcmantecrethe GPS Status Screen:

COURSE UP/NORTH UP

EXIT

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1. Enter the GPSs menu and scroll to GPS STATUS.

2. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting.

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GPS STATUS NO SATELLITE! SB

3. The GPS Status screen reports the following information:

a. How many satellites are currently being tracked.

Notice

Caution

Warning

b. The overall health of the GPS satellite signals being

received.

EXIT

ENTER 4. Press the EXIT soft key to EXIT the GPS Status screen.

5. The radio will return to the GPS menu.

GPS
COORDINATE SYSTEM TRUE/MAGNETIC SBAS GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT COURSE UP/NORTH UP
EXIT

ENTER

GPS
COORDINATE SYSTEM TRUE/MAGNETIC SBAS GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT COURSE UP/NORTH UP
EXIT

ENTER

COURSE UP/NORTH UP
COURSE UP NORTH UP

EXIT

ENTER

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Speed Measurement Units Select KNOTS, MPH or KM/H to change if speed is indicated in either nautical miles per hour, miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
To Select Speed Measurement Units: 1. Enter the GPS menu and scroll to SPEED MEASUREMENT. 2. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting. 4. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting. Or press the
EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the Speed Measurement setting.
Course Up or North Up Option
This allows selecting either COURSE UP or North Up. This changes the orientation of compass and navigation screens. With NORTH UP selected the North will always appear at the top of the screen. With COURSE UP selected the direction of travel appears at the top of the screen.
To Course Up or North Up Option: 1. Enter the GPS menu and scroll to COURSE UP/NORTH UP. 2. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting. 4. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting. Or press the
EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the Speed Measurement setting.

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GPS

DisAtsasisntanccee Measurement

SBAS

Select STATUTE MILE, NAUTICAL MILE or KILOMETER to

GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT

change the unit used to display distance. This is used

COURSE UP/NORTH UP DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

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and

indicating

distance

point.

POWER SAVE

To Distance Measurement Units:

EXIT

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1. Enter the GPS menu and scroll to DISTANCE MEASUREMENT.

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
STATUTE MILE NAUTICAL MILE KILOMETER

2. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 3. Scroll to desired setting. Notice 4. PrCeasutsionthe ENTWEarRninsg oft key to save the setting. Or press

the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the

Distance Measurement setting.

EXIT

ENTER

GPS

SBAS GPS STATUS SPEED MEASUREMENT COURSE UP/NORTH UP DISTANCE MEASUREMENT POWER SAVE

EXIT

ENTER

OFF AUTO 50% 75% 90%

POWER SAVE

EXIT

ENTER

Power Save Mode for GPS This menu offers several Power Save modes. This feature will save power by shutting down the GPS receiver periodically to save power and prolong battery life. The most common setting is AUTO and it is recommended to leave the radio in AUTO for most users.
To Select Power Save Mode:
1. Enter the GPS menu and scroll to POWER SAVE.
2. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to save the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the Power Save setting.

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Standby/Receive aAnssdistanTceranAsssmistaincte

Marine Standby and Receive (Rx) Mode

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the radio whenever it is turned on. From becoming familiar with the different key

functions in Marine Standby mode. While in Marine Standby mode, the user will be able

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the

selected

channel(s),

and

alerts

broadcasted

NOAA

will

received on the corresponding NOAA weather channels in your area.

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Warning

Coast Guard safety alerts are broadcast on Channel 16. You must have the WX Alert

Notice enaCbaulteiond to recWearinvineg NOAA weather alerts. While in Marine Standby mode, you will

receive any voice messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned.

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Check Channel Number

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Talk Button

Notice

Transmit Mode

Standby/Receive and Transmit

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AssistanTceransmit (Tx) Mode

Transmit (Tx) mode gives you the ability to interact with safety services, other vessels and shore stations. When you use this Customecrapability, be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the Assistancceourtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits. See the Appendix to help you select the proper channels.

To Transmit a Message:

1. Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the

type of message you plan to send.

Caution

Warning

2. Select the desired Low, Med or High Power setting.

3. With the microphone about 2 in. [51 mm] from your mouth, press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone. The Transmit icon will appear on the LCD.

4. Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking. Your radio can only operate in either Transmit (Tx) or Receive (Rx) mode at any given time. You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released.

Receive Mode

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Assistance
Weather (WX) Alert Programming

NOAA Weather Channels and Alert

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radio. NOAA provides continuous, Taped weather messages run

every foSuerco(n4da)rytIoconssix (6) minutes and are revised every two or three hours, or as needed. The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on Channel 16. Smart boaters keep an

eye on safety and an ear to the radio -- and never let the weather catch them unaware.

NOAA Emergency Weather Alert In the event of a major sNtooticrem or otChaeurtiown eatherWacroninngdition requiring vessels at sea or on other bodies of water to be notified, NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a weather alert condition. When the Weather Alert mode on your radio is set to On, this signal will produce a loud tone from the speaker in the radio and will automatically switch to the alerting weather channel so the alert broadcast can be heard.

NOAA Test Alert System To test this system, NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in each local time zone. Any receiver that can detect the weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly.
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Weather Standby

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BACK ALERT

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Weather (WX) Standby Mode To enter the WX Standby mode, press the WX soft key.

The Weather Standby Mode will show the currently selected

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channel Customer Assistance

andWtahrraentyWeather

Alert

setting

status

Off.

Press the Back soft key to return to VHF Radio Standby.

NOAA broadcasts weather information on the channels as IndtshetailsslatciomrnibaenduCAasiusnsli.tsotmatnhecree NOAA weather channels section on page 85 of

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Only one or two of the weather channels will be operating

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(Rx)

mode].

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neAesdsistatnoceselect the channel with the strongest signal in

your location.

NOTE When in the WX Alert mode, and NOAA sends the 1050 Notice Hz Caaluetiornt tone,Wtahrneingradio will sound a series of loud beeps regardless of the volume control setting.

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This setting will allow you toAscsishtaonocese to activate the Weather Alert feature. When NOAA

broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal, and your radio has Weather Alert turned On, you will

hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio

mode. The as soon as

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WX Alert On/Off

Short Cut to WX Alert On or Off Select:

WEATHER ALERT

OFF

Notice

MENU-WX-CALL

1. From the Standby screen, press the WX soft key. 2. Press ALERT soft key to switch WX Alert to On or Off. 3. Caution Press WBaArnCingK soft key to return to radio mode.

EXIT

ENTER

Weather Radio Standby

WEATHER RADIO WX ALERT ON
BACK ALERT

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Call Log and DistreAsssisstanLceog

Call Log functions similarly to the Caller ID function on your telephone. It will capture the

caller's MMSI identification number and any other data included in a DSC message.

NOTE Installation

Customer Assistance

Each Secondary Icons Call Log memory can hold up to 20 messages. Once the memory becomes full, each new call will erase the oldest call information on a first-in, first-out basis.

NOTE

The Envelope Icon will be displayed when calls are received and placed into any of

the call logNost.ice

Caution

Warning

All Messages Viewed

n The envelope Icon will be shown closed to indicate unread messages.

Unread Messages

n The envelope Icon will be shown open to indicate that all messages have been read.

To Review Call Log Messages Received While In DSC Standby Mode:

DSC CALL MENU

INDIVIDUAL CALL GROUP CALL ALL SHIPS CALL POSITION REQUEST CALL WAITING TEST CALL

EXIT

ENTER

CALL WAITING
DISTRESS RECEIVED CALLS DELETE CALL LOGS

EXIT

ENTER

1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to CALL WAITING and press the ENTER soft key.
2. Scroll to highlight DISTRESS LOG or RECEIVED CALLS logs and press ENTER .
3. Scroll to highlight a log entry.
4. Press the ENTER key to view the log entry.
5. Press the EXIT soft key to exit CALL WAITING and return the radio to the DSC CALL LOGS Menu.

CALL WAITING
DISTRESS RECEIVED CALLS DELETE CALL LOGS

EXIT

ENTER

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CALL WAITING
DISTRESS RECEIVED CALLS DELETE CALL LOGS

EXIT Secondary Icons

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DELETE CALL LOG
DISTRESS RECEIVED CALLS

Notice

EXIT

ENTER

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TAossiDstaenlcee te Call Log Information:

1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to CALL WAITING and
press the ENTER soft key.
Customer
2A.ssisStanccreoll to highlight DELETE CALL LOGS and press ENTER.

3. Scroll to highlight DISTRESS or RECEIVED CALLS log entry and press ENTER.
4. Confirm delete by pressing the ENTER key. 5.CauPtiorness theWEaXrniInTg soft key to exit CALL WAITING and return the
radio to the DELETE CALL LOGS Menu.

DISTRESS
DELETE DISTRESS LOG? DELETE CALL LOGS

EXIT

ENTER

RECEIVED CALLS
DELETE RECEIVED CALL LOGS? DELETE CALL LOGS

EXIT

ENTER

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Navigation

Customer Assistance

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This radio features a NAV function that allows the user to perform basic Navigation options
such as:
· Create (NEW)InWstaallaytiopnointsCAbsussyitsotmeanencretering Latitude & Longitude information manually. · Navigate to saved Waypoints (WPT).
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· Navigate to (DST) Distressed Call locations that included GPS coordinates.

· Navigate to MARK locations (MRK)

· Edit or Delete Waypoints listed in the Waypoint Directory (DIR).

Menu Soft Key

Notice ToCacurtioenate a NWEaWrningWaypoint entering Latitude & Longitude information:

1. Press the MORE soft key until the NAV soft key option appears on the screen.

2. Press the NAV soft key then press the NEW soft key.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the alphabet and the ENTER soft key to select the letters spelling your Waypoint name.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the LAT: LONG: numbers and the ENTER soft key to make your selection and advance to the next digit.

5. Choose a Waypoint Number to reference during Navigation.

6. Press the ENTER soft key to Save your Waypoint information or EXIT to cancel.

NOTE Pressing the Enter soft key repeatedly will advance the cursor to the next character. If you skipped or wish to edit a letter or number use this symbol (<) to move the cursor back to previous character.

MARK Allows the user to MARK his current location as a (MRK) Waypoint. The radio automatically saves Latitude & Longitude information to (WPT) Waypoint list. To MARK a location:
1. Press the MORE soft key until the MARK soft key option appears on the screen.
2. Press the MARK soft key.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the alphabet and the ENTER soft key to select the letters spelling the name of your Waypoint. Press ENTER when done.
4. The radio will save the current location information into the (WPT) Waypoint list using the MRK prefix.
NOTE For this feature to work properly the radio MUST have a good satellite signal.

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To use the NAVIGAATssisItOancNe feature:

1. Press the MORE soft key until the NAV soft key option appears on the screen.

2. Press the NAV soft key to access the Navigation menu. 3. Choose your IdnsetasllattiionnationCAfsurssoitsotmmanecreWPT list or enter a NEW one then press ENTER.

4.SeAconddaorytIcroenspresenting the selected Waypoint will appear within the compass area and your Bearing, Speed, Distance and Waypoint number will be listed on the left side of the screen.

5. Start moving your vessel in the direction of the Dot to get updated Speed and Distance

readings. Notice

Caution

Warning

6. As your distance to the destination Waypoint decreases, the dot will get closer to the center of the compass.

7. Once the dot reaches the center of the compass, you have reached the general area of your Waypoint.

NOTE Your vessel MUST be moving and the radio MUST have a good satellite signal in order to show the correct bearing in relation to the waypoint.
NOTE For absolute best GPS accuracy, make sure the Power Save is OFF and the SBAS is ON under the GPS menu.

DIR: The WAYPOINT DIRECTORY allows the user to Add, Edit or Delete Waypoints. To ADD a new Waypoint follow instructions on how to create NEW Waypoint.
To Edit or Delete Waypoints: 1. Press the MORE soft key until the NAV soft key option appears on the screen. 2. Press the NAV soft key to access the Navigation menu. 3. Press the DIR soft key to access the Waypoint Directory. 4. Scroll through the list and highlight desired Waypoint then press the ENTER soft key. 5. Select Edit or Delete then press the ENTER soft key to save your changes or press the
Exit soft key to cancel.

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MOB (Man Over BoAassristdan)ce

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and memorizes the position help to navigate back to

that location . Installation

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NOTE InstaSlleactioonndary

Customer IcoAnsssistance

The radio can't calculate for the effects of tide, current and wind on your crew member's

Notice locCaatuitioonn over Wtiamrnineg . The MOB function can only act as a guide for their possible location .

Notice Operation

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Press nCustomer Assistance

theWMarraOntBy

button .

The

radio

will

save

that

MOB

location .

Pressing

the

NAV

soft key activates the navigation screen to be able to navigate quickly to the

MOB location .

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From nCustomer the MOB screen, press the Enter soft key and radio's screen will prompt to Assistance

send a DSC emergency call . See detailed instructions for Digital Selective Calling

(DSC) on page 52 for more information .

NOTE

Activating the MOB function does not send an emergency call .

Notice

Caution

Warning

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DSC+ GPS

Tri-Watch gives you one (1) soft key access to scan the three (3) channels of most importance

to you . Channel 16 and Channel 9 will always be included as scanned channels . The remaining

channel will be thInestaVllHatiFonchannCAseusslitsostmaeneclreected when you enter Tri-Watch mode .

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TW WX CALL chManOneRl Eyou want to add as the third location to be scanned .

2. Tap the MORE soft key .

3. Press the TW soft key.

a. To exit Tri-Watch, press the TW softkey or the TALK button . The radio will return to Standby mode on the selected third Tri-Watch channel .

MOB

If you do not press any buttons, your radio will automatically resume scanning tri-watch channels when the incoming transmission is complete .

SQL Channel 16/9 Button
Channel 16 or Channel 9

Cha1n6n+el 16+ Mode
Channel 16+ mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode .
To Switch to Channel 16+ or Channel 9:
1. Press the Channel 16+ button to change to Channel 16 .
2. Press the Channel 16+ button again to change to Channel 9 .
3. Press the Channel 16+ button a third time and return to the last used channel .

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Memory Channels Assistance

Warranty

You can program (or tag) any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory

Scan mode.

Channel Up/Down Buttons Installation
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TCAosussPitsotrmaonecrge ram Memory Channels:
1. From Standby mode, select a channel to be tagged using the Up/Down buttons.

Channel Select

2. Press the MORE soft key (if necessary), then the MEM

soft key. The channel will be tagged for scanning and

Notice

MEM Caution (memWoarrnyingchannel) will appear on the LCD whenever

that channel is selected.

Repeat steps 1 through 2 to add additional memory channels.

To Clear Memory Channels:

More Soft Key

1. Simply reverse the steps above. MEM (Memory Channel) will no longer appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected.

Memory Scan

During Memory Scan, the radio will rapidly switch from tagged

channel to tagged channel. Whenever any activity is detected,

the radio will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the activity

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on that channel. The radio will then continue to scan after 2 seconds of inactivity, unless you switch out of the Memory Scan

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Standby Mode

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Advanced Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty
NOTE

Memory channels must be programmed to use memory

Scan. The radio will enter standard Scan Mode if no

Customer Assistance

memory Channels are programmed.

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NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function. See page 16 for squelch procedure.

Memory Scan

Notice

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TIME: 10:00 UTC DATE: 06/01

41° 54.523N

MEM SCAN

087° 47.192W

TW H/M/L SCAN MORE

ToCaEutnionter MemWaornrinyg Scan:
From Standby mode, press the MORE soft key (if necessary), then the SCAN soft key.
The radio will immediately begin to scan the channels you tagged. MEM SCAN will be highlighted on the LCD.
To exit Memory Scan, press the SCAN soft key or Talk Button. This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last selected channel.

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Assistance

Rewind-Say-Again® Feature

The radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again®. This feature allows

you

replay

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incoming

audio

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also

allows

you

record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store

deSetcaonidlsarytIhcoanst will help authorities locate a distressed vessel.

Example 1:
When engine noise, music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly, press the Rewind-Say-Again® button to enter the Rewind-Say-Again® menu to be able tNoothiceear theCmauetiosnsage a Wsaerncinognd time. This feature eliminates asking the
sender to repeat the message.

Example 2: When listening to an urgent distress of an excited caller with confusing background noise, press the Rewind-Say-Again® button to enter the Rewind-Say-Again® menu to be able to hear the message a second time and get lifesaving information.

Rewind-Say-Again Button

Operation of Rewind-Say-Again®

1. From the Standby mode, press the Rewind soft key after the last inbound audio transmission. The last recording will immediately start to play back.

REWIND-SAY-AGAIN

OFF:EXIT REWIND

PAUSE RECORDING

PLAY RECORDING

SAVE RECORDING

ERASE RECORDING

TRANSMIT RECORDING

EXIT

ENTER

2. Using the Up/Down buttons scroll to the PLAY RECORDING menu option.
3. Press the ENTER soft key to hear the recording again.
4. The radio automatically replays the last 20 seconds of the previous audio transmission.

5. Press the Rewind key a second time to exit the Rewind menu and return to Standby mode.

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REWIND-SAY-AGAIN

ERASE RECORDING TRANSMIT RECORDING RECORD MESSAGE PLAY MESSAGE ERASE MESSAGE TRANSMIT MESSAGE

EXIT

ENTER

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SAestsiustpancaend Advanced Operation of Rewind-Say-Again®

Operation of Rewind-Say-Again®:

1. Rewind is set to ON by default. The Rewind icon will appear Cusotonmetrhe Standby screen when Rewind is on (see illustration).
Assistance
a. To Turn REWIND Off - press the Rewind key to enter the Rewind-Say-Again menu. With OFF: Exit REWIND selected, press the Enter soft key to exit and turn OFF the Rewind function.

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b. To Turn REWIND ON - press the Rewind key to enter the

Caution

Warning

Rewind-Say-Again menu. With OFF: EXIT REWIND

highlighted, press the Rewind key. This turns on Rewind

and exits to VHF Standby mode.

The Rewind-Say-Again function also has several advanced options. In addition to the recording of an incoming transmission the user can also record a personal message for playback later. This could be useful for navigation, emergency or vessel operation information if a pen and paper are not available or practical. The options available are:

2. PAUSE RECORDING - Pause recording of incoming audio transmissions.

3. PLAYBACK RECORDING - Playback recorded incoming audio. This can be used to repeat the playback again.

4. SAVE RECORDING - Saves recorded incoming audio.

5. ERASE RECORDING - Erases the saved recording.

6. TRANSMIT RECORDING - Transmit recorded message.

7. RECORD MESSAGE - Record a message (using the microphone to record the message, using the PTT key to start and stop the recording).

8. PLAY MESSAGE - Playback the recorded message.

9. SAVE MESSAGE - Save the recorded message.

10. ERASE MESSAGE - Erases the saved message.

11. TRANSMIT MESSAGE - Transmit the recorded message.

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Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®
VOHpFerMatainrigneYoRuardRioaPdirootocols

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Bluetooth® Mode PAsasisitarncieng and Programming

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a standard which has been developed for use in mobile

phones and other devices. This process of linking your mobile phone and this radio requires

one-time

"pairInisntaglla"tioanfter

which the Customer
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two

devices

can

"connected"

when

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are

within

MARIrNanEgHe.HW6h0en0conDneScCte+d,GthPisSradio can act as the speaker and microphone of your mobile Secondary Icons phone while your phone is stowed in a safe and dry location.

This programming section shows you how to complete the pairing process. It also shows you

16 how to change some settings related to the Bluetooth functionality of your radio.

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1. From the Standby screen, press the MORE soft key until the

Bluetooth soft key icon appears.

2. Press the Bluetooth icon soft key.

Intro O3pe.ratPionress tChusetomCerhannWealrraUntpy /Down soft keys to select Bluetooth and then pArsesisstsancEe nter.

MOB Bluetooth Standby Mode

4. Press the Channel Up/Down soft keys to select On or Off.

Then press ENTER.

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OFF

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This process only needs to be completed for first

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Notice timCeautoionperatioWna.rniFngrom then on, as long as your mobile

phone is within 30 feet (10 meters) of the radio, the two

units will "Connect" automatically.

Pairing Your Mobile Phone:
1. If Bluetooth is turned on, the MR HH600 is automatically ready to pair to your mobile phone.
2. Open the Bluetooth setting on your mobile phone and look for a new device called "MR HH600".
3. Select "MR HH600" on your mobile phone and wait to connect. If prompted use the code "0000".
4. You are now connected and ready to use hands-free calling.

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Bluetooth Standby Mode

BLUETOOTH MENU

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VOX

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VOX Assistance On or Off

The VOX function converts the radio microphone's pickup of

your voice from being controlled with the PTT button to being

Cuasltowmaerys open. When VOX is On, the PTT button does not need to Asbsiestapncreessed to transmit your voice, and you can just speak into

the microphone.

When VOX is Off, you need to press the PTT button while speaking.

To Change Between VOX On and Off: C1a.utioFnrom theWaSrntiangndby screen, press the MORE soft key until the
Bluetooth soft key icon appears.

2. Press the Bluetooth icon soft key.

3. Press the Channel UP/Down soft keys to select VOX and press Enter.

4. Pres the Channel UP/Down soft keys to select On/Off and press ENTER.

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Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®

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CIunstrtoomer Assistance

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Customer Assistance

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Mobile Phone Operation with Bluetooth®

NOTE Please referInsttoallatthioen BlueCAsutssoitsootmantechre Mode Pairing and Programming section on page 28 for Notice insCtrauuticontions oWnarnhinog w to pair your mobile phone with this device. The following section covers Secondary Icons how to complete a phone call and other basic operations.

Answer Incoming Phone Calls

This handheld radio, once properly paired and connected to

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yoCuarutiBonluetoothW®arncinogmpatible mobile phone, can answer incoming calls received on your mobile phone. It can act as the speaker and microphone, while your mobile phone stays safe and dry. It will also improve audio quality on both ends of the conversation.

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To Answer and End an Incoming Call:

1. The speaker will ring. The screen will display ANSWER/

ACTIVE CALL END CALL

DECLINE and the caller ID, if available.
2. Press and release the ENTER soft key to answer the call. After the call is answered, the screen will display

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3. Begin conversation with the caller by a pressing the

END

PTT (Push to Talk) key and speaking into the small

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mCuisctormoerphone above the LCD. This is very similar to a sAtsasinstadncaerd radio operation and it completely eliminates

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all background noise when you are not speaking.

NOTE
To enable hands-free conversation or "VOX" mode Notice (preCasustioinng in tWhaerninPg TT key not required), see the Bluetooth
setup instructions on page 29.

4. To end a call, press and release the END soft key. The radio will then return to previous Standby mode and resume normal operation.

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Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®

Intro

Operation

Customer

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InAsistisitaanctee a Phone Call

There are several ways to initiate a call. These include initiating

(as normal) from the mobile phone, using voice dialing and last

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nuCumstobmeerr redial.
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1. Simply dial a number on your mobile phone.

(See manufacturer's instructions for making a call.)

When the phone's Send key is pressed, the radio will

16A respond by changing over to Bluetooth mode and the

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matrix will display CustomerWarning Warranty
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ACTIVE

CALL

and

the

option

END.

Bluetooth Soft Key

CEMOInUTEsGhtaslRilas:tiioGnnf0eEga1tNu5VCArCsuessoiMtsoYtamainlecclreoewsDyioaulto use your voice to dial a contact from the

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NOTE Voice dialing is an advanced function and may not be Notice supCpauotiornted byWaarlnlinpg hones. Cobra suggests you set it up and become familiar with it on your mobile phone before you attempt using it in conjunction with the radio or another Bluetooth device.
To Initiate a Voice Dial Call:
1. Tap the MORE soft key until the Bluetooth soft key icon appears.
21.6P+ress and hold the Bluetooth soft key from VHF mode.
This will initiate the voice dial feature on the connected mobile phone.
3. You will hear a beep or audio command from the phone and the radio will show VOICE DIAL ON. Press and hold the PTT (Push to Talk) button and speak the command into the radio.
4. The mobile phone will begin to dial the contact it "recognizes." The call will be completed through the speaker and microphone of the radio.
5. Hang up by pressing the END soft key when you complete your call.

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Bluetooth Soft Key

EMLEaARsssisGttanNEceNuCmYber Redial

COThGis:fe0a1tu5re Mallows you to redial the last number stored in the

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BURmPobileMpOhoRnEe's Call Log. This feature is supported by

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To Initiate a Last Number Redial:
1. Tap the MORE soft key until the Bluetooth soft key icon appears.

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VOX REDIAL LAST CALL

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2. Press and release the Bluetooth soft key to enter the Caution BluetoWoartnhingmenu.
3. Press the Channel Up/Down soft key to select REDIAL LAST CALL.
4. Press ENTER soft key to redial.

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51. T6h+e connected mobile phone will redial the last number.
The call will be complete through the speaker and microphone of the radio.

6. Hang up by pressing the END soft key when you complete your call.

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To Disconnect (At Operation

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the

End

the

Day)

You might not want to take your calls through this VHF radio once

you are back at the dock or in a dry location. See the instructions

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NOTE If switched to Off setting, then the radio will not reconnect Notice witChaumtionobile pWhaornninge on power up. The two devices will remain paired, but they will not connect until Bluetooth is turned back On again from the Bluetooth Programming mode.

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Operation

Customer

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General Bluetooth OAsspistaencreation and Frequently Asked Questions

n W hat is the Industry Standard Range for Bluetooth® Wireless Technology?

The (10

industry meters).

standard TInhstaellartiaondio

raCnugsteomfeor r Bluetooth wireless technology is 30 wAilslsilsotaoncsee its pairing with the mobile phone if

feet the

SemconodbaryilIeconpshone and the radio are separated farther than this. The radio will automatically reconnect with the mobile phone when the user comes back into range.

n How many phones can the radio pair with?

The radio can be paired with up to 8 mobile phones. However, it can only connect and

Notice

Caution

Warning

operate with one mobile phone at a time.

n Do I need to have my mobile phone with me?

Yes, the phone call is actually completed through your mobile phone and your mobile phone operator/carrier. The mobile phone must be within the 30 feet (10 meters) range of the radio. The radio does not increase the offshore range of your mobile phone.

n Can I use a standard Bluetooth® headset with this radio?
No, the radio is using the headset profile of the Bluetooth specification to pair with your mobile phone. It cannot pair to another Bluetooth headset.

n Can I use this unit as a speakerphone or hands-free device?
Turning on VOX allows you to use the radio without pressing the PTT (Push to Talk) button. The radio will still need to be operated in a face held position with the microphone close to the mouth. This radio uses a noise canceling microphone, and it will not operate well from the belt clip or another hands-free position.

n Please make sure to note your VOX setting.
If VOX is set to On, then the receiving caller might hear conversation and noise in your background. This setting is retained in memory. If switched On, then it will be On the next time the radio is switched On and connected.

n Should I use my mobile phone for emergency situations on the water?
No, Cobra does not endorse cellular telephones as a substitute for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on your cellular telephone, only the party you call will be able to hear you.
Additionally, cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water. If you do not know where you are, the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using your cellular telephone. However, cellular telephones can have a place onboard where cellular coverage is available to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended use.
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Floating Radio

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Floating Feature

Customer

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FAlsosisatantceing Radio

This radio is designed to float if dropped overboard . The flashing

light Operation

the bottom Customer Assistance

of the Warranty

radio

will

activate

soon

makes

coCunsttoamcetr with water and the orange center makes it visible and eaAsssyistatnoceretrieve . This rugged radio is also designed to meet JIS8

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means it's designed to operate properly more than one meter deep water for 30

plus minutes .

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ThAessisrtaandceio must be turned on for the strobe light to operate .

Notice

Caution

Warning

NOTE

Installation Notice

DoCunstoomterleave the radio floating in water permanently . This could cause ACssaiusttiaonnce pWraernimng ature corrosion of the battery contacts and

other damage .

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NOTE The radio is only designed to float with its included LithiumNotice ionCabuatiotntery . UWsairnnigng other approved batteries might cause the radio to sink . This includes the optional AA battery tray .
Burp Feature Cobra's Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill . This is especially useful if the radio is dropped overboard or during extreme foul weather conditions . In these conditions, water can become trapped in the speaker grill and muffle the audio .
To Activate Burp: 1. Press the MORE soft key until the BURP soft key appears
then tap the BURP soft key . 2. The Burp tone(s) at maximum level will sound
from the internal speaker for eight seconds . 3. During this time, the matrix will display EXCUSE ME! . 4. Hold the radio with the speaker grill down to help
the water drain out . 5. After an 8-second interval, the radio will return to
standby .

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Intro

Operation

Customer

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Maintenance

Assistance

Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio

in good operating condition:

n Keep the raIndstiaollataionn d chaCAsurssgitsoetmarnecrce lean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent . Do not use solvents, harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch
the LCD Secondary Icons screen .

n If the radio is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft, moist cloth at least once a day to prevent buildup of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation .

n If the radio wNoitliclebe storCeaudtiofnor a lonWgarnpineg riod, such as over the winter, remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package . This is especially important if you are using alkaline batteries .

Troubleshooting ·

Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On
Batteries run down quickly Will transmit at one (1) or three (3) watts, but not at six (6) watts
Will not transmit
No sound from speaker
No response to button press

Possible Cause(s) Batteries are exhausted
Batteries not installed properly
Batteries are at the end of their life Batteries are low
Selected channel is imited to one (1) watt Selected channel is limited to receive only Volume level is too low or squelch level is too high Button Lock is On

Solution(s)
Recharge or replace batteries Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings
Replace with new batteries
Recharge or replace batteries Switch to another channel
Switch to another channel
Re-adjust volume and squelch
Press Backlight/ Key Lock button

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VHF Marine Radio Procedures
IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols

Intro

OpeIrnatrtioon

OCpuesrtaotmioenr

CWusatorrmanetry

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VHF

Marine

Radio

Procedures Assistance

Assistance

Maintain Your Watch

Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16

except

when

beIninstagllautiosned

for messages. ICAnssutssaitslolatmatinoecnre

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Power Secondary Icons Secondary Icons Try 1 watt first, if the station being called is within a few miles. If there is no answer, switch to 3 watts and call again. You have the ability to go up to 6watts of output power to increase your calling distance. Remember, the lower wattage outputs will conserve your battery and minimNoizticee interfeCNraeouttniicoecne to otChWaeaurtrinoinugsers. Warning

Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel. You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel.

Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 or on Channel 9. (Channel 9 is preferred for recreational vessel use.) You may also call on ship-to-ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship-to-ship channel.

Initial Calling on Channel 16 or 9 The use of Channel 16 is permitted for making initial contact (hailing) another vessel. The limits on calling must be followed. Be reminded, Channel 16's most important function is for Emergency Messages. If for some reason, Channel 16 is congested, the use of Channel 9, especially in U.S. waters, may be used as the initial contact (hailing) channel for nonemergency communication.

Limits on Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time. If you do not get a reply, wait at least two (2) minutes before calling again. After three (3) calling periods, wait at least 15 minutes before calling again.

Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel, change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send.

Station Identification Identify, in English, your station by your FCC call sign (if available), vessel name and the state registration number, at both the beginning and at the end of the message.

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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Intro

Operation

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Prohibited CommuAnssiisctanacetions

You MUSTNOT transmit:

n False distress or emergency messages.

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Messages containing

Customer
Aosbsisstacnecene,

indecent

profane

language.

General Secnondary Icons calls, signals or messages (messages not addressed to a particular station) on Channel 16, except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio.

n When you are on land.

Notice

Caution

Warning

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Customer Assistance

Voice Warranty Calling

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Intro

Operation

Customer

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Voice Calling

Assistance

You are Installation

required Customer Assistance

listen

Channel

while

standing

by.

Channel

the

distress

and

safety

channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communication.

The CoaNstOGTuEardInsatalsllaotiomn onitoCArsusssitsoCtmahnecarennel 16 for safety purposes for everyone on the wMaatineIrco.ns

Secondary IcConhsannel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general-purpose calling. This

Notice freqCauuteionn cy shoWuarlndingbe used whenever possible to help relieve congestion on Channel 16.

The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marine information broadcasts or

weather warnings on Channel 9. Boaters are still asked to "keep watch" on ChInatrno nel 16Operation

wheneverNtohticee radio iCsauttuiornned onWaanrndingnot in use with another station.

To call another vessel or shore installation (e.g, lock or bridge tender):

n M ake sure the radio is On.

n M ake sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16. Make sure Channel 16 isInstallation

not in use.

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n W hen the channel is open (quiet), press the Talk button and call a vessel. Hold the radio or microphone several inches from your face and speak clearly and distinctly in a normal voice tone. Say "name or station being called," "THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign]."
n O nce contact is made, you must leave Channel 16 and go to another working channel. Notice See channel listing on page 70.

MSaeicnoIncdoanrIsyntIrcoons
SecondarIynItcroons
SeCcounsdtaormy Iecorns Assistance Customer Assistance
Caution

For Example
The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond: Corsair: "Vagabond, this is Corsair (station license number call sign)." Vagabond: "Corsair, this is Vagabond. Over." Corsair: "Vagabond go to working Channel 68. Over." Both parties switch over to the agreed upon working channel... Corsair: "Vagabond I need to talk to you about... Over." Vagabond: "Corsair in answer to your question about... Over." Corsair: "Vagabond, thanks for the information about... (call sign and out)."

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Voice Calling

OpVeHraFtioMn arineCRuastdomioerProtocoWlasrranty

Assistance

Intro

Operation

Customer Assistance

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NOTE

For best sound quality at the shore station or other vessel receiving your call, hold the

InstNalolatitcioen

microphone/speaker CAsuCssaitsoutmationencre

Warning

least

in.

(51

mm)

from

your

mouth

and

slightly

off

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(1)

side. Speak in a normal tone of voice. Operation

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For best sound quality at the station you are calling, hold the microphone on InsNtaolltaictieon the front CACsussaitusottmaionencre of thWearnriangdio at least 2 in. (51 mm) from your mouth and slightly off to one (1)

Warranty side. Speak in a normal tone of voice.

Notice

Caution

Warning

NOTE "Over and Out" Notice TheCamutioon st comWamrniongnly misused procedure words are "over and out" within the same transmission. "Over" means you expect a reply. "Out" means you are finished and do not expect a reply.

WARNING The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 25mm from Warning your front face and 0mm from your body, Maximun SAR Value (10g): 3.54 W/Kg.

A fter each transmission, say "OVER" and release the microphone Push to Talk (PTT) button. This confirms that the transmission has ended. When all communication with the other vessel is totally completed, end the message by stating your call sign and the word "OUT." Remember, it is not necessary to state your call sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the message.

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Intro

Operation

Customer

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Digital Selective CAasslisltainnceg (DSC)

Digital selective calling is a semi-automated system for establishing a radio call. It

has been designed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international

sStaafnedtyarSdysfoter mVHIn(FsGta,MllaMtDioFnS,Sa)n. dCAsuHssitsoFtmaneccrealls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and

TSheeconDdaSryCIconssystem allows boaters to instantly send a distress call with GPS position

coordinates to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission.

DSC also allows boaters to initiate and receive distress, urgent, safety, routine, position

request, position send, and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable

radios.

Notice

Caution

Warning

Digital selective calling -- DSC -- employs digital RF signals which tend tMoaincIacornsry further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog ones. The result is greater range and more reliable message delivery per watt of output power.

But, that is not the only advantage of DSC equipped radios. These radios are set up to interface with GPS and to automate many of the operations involved in sendingInatrno d Operation receiving messages. That results in more compact and accurate messages and less congestion of the airwaves.

The price of these benefits to the user is the time it takes to do the required set-up to make the DSC features work. A little time spent when your radio is new will pay dividends over its life.
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Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Intro

Operation

Customer

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Maritime Mobile SeAsrsisvtainccee Identity (MMSI)

The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. From Any Of Two (2) Sources:

n U.S. Power Squadron www.usps.org n Boat U.S.Inswtallawtiown .getCAmsussmitsotmasneicr.ecom

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NOTE The above references are for recreational vessels only. Commercial vessels should contact the FCC.

An MMSI is a ninNeoticdeigit nuCmaubtioenr usedWoanrninag marine radio capable of using digital selective calling (DSC). It is used to selectively call other vessels or shore stations and is similar to a telephone number.

For your CobraMarineTM radio to operate in the DSC mode, you must enter your maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number. See page 55 for instructions on how to enter it.
In Warranty Canada, Contact:
n Industry Canada Spectrum Management Office (only available on the Internet): www.ic.gc.ca and search for "MMSI".

To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U.S.A.:
Users can obtain an MMSI from their country's telecommunications authority or ship registry. This may involve amending or obtaining a ship station license.

WARNING This equipment is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and Warning safety signal to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel to distress and safety watch system. The range of the signal may vary.

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Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Intro

Operation

Customer

User MMSI NumberAssistance

Warranty

The nine digit MMSI number, similar to a telephone number, is a unique identifier for a

vessel. DSC incorporates this number into every message that is Sent (Tx) or Received

(Rx). Enter the MMSI Installation
issuing agency.

numCbuestromaesr
Assistance

soon

you

receive

your

MMSI

number

from

the

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NOTE

The radio does not operate in the DSC mode until an official MMSI number is

entered. An error tone will sound when attempting to operate in the DSC mode

without an MMSI number.

Notice

Caution

Warning

NOTE An MMSI number can only be entered one time. To enter a new MMSI number, please contact Cobra customer service at 773-889-3087

NOTE An alert tone and message will sound each time you try and use DSC until an MMSI is programmed.

ATTENTION! DSC IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENTER MMSI NUMBER

EMERG

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DSC SETUP MENU

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

RADIO ATIS ENTRY

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

GROUP MMSI

POSITION REPLY

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Customer

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ToAsEsinsttanecre Your MMSI Number:

1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to DSC SETUP menu.

2. Press the ENTER soft key and scroll to RADIO MMSI
CuEstNomTeRr Y.
Assistance
3. Press the ENTER soft key. The blinking cursor will appear
at the first digit under RADIO MMSI ENTRY.

MMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

EXIT

ENTER

Notice RADIO MMSI ENTRY

4. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the number list to the first digit of your number.
5. CParuetiosns the EWNaTrnEingR soft key to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number.

MMSI 123456789

6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine (9) digits of your MMSI number are entered.

EXIT

ENTER

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

RE-ENTER MMSI NUMBER MMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

EXIT

ENTER

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

CONFIRM ENTRY MMSI 123456789

7. Check that you have entered the number correctly. The radio will ask you to re-enter your number to confirm.
8. Press ENTER soft key to save the MMSI number and the radio will return to the DSC SETUP MENU.
NOTE After the MMSI number has been entered, the RADIO MMSI ENTRY menu option will move to the bottom of the DSC SETUP MENU. This is done because the MMSI entry is entered only once.

EXIT

ENTER

RADIO MMSI

MMSI 123456789 EXIT

If You Incorrectly Enter Your MMSI Number YOU CAN DO THIS ONLY ONCE! You will have to contact Cobra Electronics (see product service on page 66 for details) for reset before you can enter a new MMSI number into the radio.
Because the MMSI number is so important to DSC operation, this limitation is imposed on all DSC capable radios to prevent constant changes and the potential introduction of errors in the process.

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Operating Your Radio

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Setup

If You Transfer Your Radio To A Different Vessel
Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number to provide the new
information associated with your number that corresponds to the vessel in which it will be mounted.

RADIO MMSI MMSI 123456789

To View Your MMSI Number At Any Time:
1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to RADIO MMSI ENTRY.

2. Press the ENTER button and the already entered number

EXIT

will be displayed.

3. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU.

DSC SETUP MENU

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

GROUP MMSI

POSITION REPLY

AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH

INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY

EXIT

ENTER

Individual Directory
DSC calling allows you to call another vessel or station directly if you know its MMSI number. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to store up to twenty names and their associated MMSI numbers for quick access.
To Enter Or Edit Names And MMSI Numbers In The Directory:

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY ADD

EXIT

ENTER

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU and scroll to INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY then press ENTER.
2. Select the ADD option in the menu. Press the ENTER soft key to ADD a new Name and MMSI number.
3. The cursor will begin to blink at the first character under ADD NAME.

ADD NAME

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

EXIT

ENTER

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

ADD NAME

FRIENDS BOAT MMSI 123456789

EXIT

ENTER

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY FRIENDS BOAT ADD NAME

EXIT

ENTER

4. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the character list.
5. Press the ENTER soft key to select a character. This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter additional characters -- up to a maximum of eleven -- for the name.
7. After entering the name, press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the first character under MMSI.
8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the nine digit MMSI is entered.
9. Press the ENTER soft key to save the entry.
10. Press ADD to enter another name/MMSI number entry, or highlight the entry just entered and press the ENTER soft key to edit or delete the current entry, or press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU.

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Setup

Group MMSI Number
Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group MMSIs. These allow a message to be sent automatically to all members of the group without having to call each one individually.
Each member of the group must enter the group MMSI number in his radio in order to receive group messages.

DSC SETUP MENU

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

GROUP MMSI

POSITION REPLY

AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH

INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY

EXIT

ENTER

To Enter A Group MMSI Number:
1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU and scroll to GROUP MMSI then press ENTER.
2. Select he ADD option in the menu. Press the ENTER soft key to ADD a new Name and MMSI number.

GROUP MMSI DIRECTORY
ADD GROUP MMSI

3. The cursor will begin to blink at the first character under ADD NAME.
4. Use the buttons to scroll through the character list.

EXIT

ENTER

GROUP MMSI DIRECTORY ADD NAME

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

EXIT

ENTER

GROUP MMSI DIRECTORY

ADD NAME

BOAT GROUP MMSI 036612345

EXIT

ENTER

GROUP MMSI DIRECTORY BOAT GROUP ADD

5. Press the ENTER soft key to select a character. This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter additional characters -- up to a maximum of eleven -- for the name.
7. After entering the name, press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the second character under MMSI (the first digit of a Group MMSI number always starts with a 0).
8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the nine (9) digit MMSI is entered.
9. Press the ENTER button to save the entry.
10. Select ADD to enter another name/MMSI number entry, or highlight the entry just entered and press the ENTER soft key to edit or delete the current entry, or press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU.

EXIT

ENTER

NOTE The group MMSI is established by modifying the MMSI assigned to one (1) of the group members. The last digit of that member's MMSI number is dropped and a zero (0) is inserted at the beginning. For example, member MMSI number 366123456 becomes group MMSI number 036612345.
Group MMSIs can be entered and changed any number of times without the need to have your radio reset

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Operating Your Radio

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Setup

Position Request Reply Type
The ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS. It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations.
Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically respond to all Position Requests it receives or to alert you to a Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not -- manual reply.

DSC SETUP MENU

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

GROUP MMSI

POSITION REPLY

AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH

INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY

EXIT

ENTER

POSITION REPLY

To Set The Position Request Reply Type:
1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to POSITION REPLY.
2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current highlighted setting -- AUTO or MANUAL.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting.

AUTO MANUAL

4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU.

EXIT

ENTER

Auto Channel Switch
This setting allows your radio to automatically switch to the requested channel when receiving an Individual Call. In some cases, automatically switching channels may not be wanted, especially if the radio is being used for Bridge to Bridge communications in a busy port or waterway.

DSC SETUP MENU

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

GROUP MMSI

POSITION REPLY

AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH

INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY

EXIT

ENTER

To Set The Automatic Channel Switch On or Off:
1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH (Automatic Channel Switch).
2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current highlighted setting -- ON or OFF.

AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH
ON OFF

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU.

EXIT

ENTER

Individual Call Reply
The Individual Call Reply feature is used when receiving Individual DSC calls. When receiving a Individual DSC Call, you may not want the radio to reply to the call automatically. This setting allows you to disable the automatic reply.

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Setup

DSC SETUP MENU

RADIO MMSI ENTRY

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

GROUP MMSI

POSITION REPLY

AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH

INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY

EXIT

ENTER

INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY
AUTO MANUAL

To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual:
1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY.
2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current selected setting -- AUTO or MANUAL.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU.

EXIT

ENTER

Manual Position Entry

The Manual position entry feature allows you to enter the time (UTC time), Latitude and

Longitude.

NAVIGATION

BRG T 131°

SOGKTS

8.8 DISTNM

0.01

01:27 PM E 03/07

MOB 01 BACK

SCALE:

0.5NM

To Enter the Time, Latitude, and Longitude:
1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU and scroll to MANUAL ENTRY.
2. The cursor will begin to blink at the first number of the UTC time entry.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the number list.

4. Press the ENTER soft key to select a number. This will also move the blinking cursor to the next number under UTC Time.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter additional numbers.

6. After entering the UTC time, press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the first number under LAT (Latitude).
7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the seven digit of the LAT is entered.

8. After entering the LAT (Latitude), press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the first number under LON (Longitude).
9. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the eight digit of the LON is entered.

10. Press the ENTER button to save the entry and the radio will return to the DSC SETUP MENU.

MENU EXIT: You can exit the menu at any time by pressing the EXIT soft key on any screen. This method will exit to the previous highest menu. Repeated presses of the EXIT soft key will return the radio to standby mode.

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Operating Your Radio

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Receiving Distress Calls When a vessel is within range of a DSC Distress call, the radio receives the call, sounds the Distress alarm, and switches to Channel 16. All DSC calls that are received will sound one alarm. See pages 12-13 for descriptions of the different alarms. Press any button to turn Off the alarm. The received call information continues to display on the LCD.

DISTRESS RECEIVE NOT ACKNOWLEDGED MMSI: 123456789 RECEIVED: 0:34 STOP ALRM ANY KEY
DISTRESS RECEIVE NOT ACKNOWLEDGED MMSI: 123456789 RECEIVED: 0:34 OK QUIT PAUS INFO

When A Distress Call Is Received:
1. Press any button to turn Off the alarm.
2. Read and write down the distress information that displays on the LCD (position data may or may not be shown); then determine whether to answer the call.
3. Respond, if appropriate, by pressing and holding the Talk button to transmit on Channel 16.
4. The received information is placed into the Call Log. See page 30 for more information on viewing the Call Waiting Log.

5. If MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identify) matches a contact from the Individual Directory entry stored in your radio, the name identification displays and the alarm sounds to identify the Name of the matching MMSI member.

6. Press EXIT after viewing the display to return to normal Standby mode.

NOTE The radio automatically switches to Channel 16 upon receiving a DSC Distress call and the alarm will sound for approximately two minutes. Press any button to clear the Distress alarm instantly.

Regarding Distress Relay Calls This radio cannot send Distress Relay calls. Only large ships and shore stations, with specially equipped radios, can send Distress Relay calls.
Receiving Distress Relay Calls This radio does respond to a Distress Relay call just as it responds to a regular Distress call.

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Sending An All Ships Calls Use the DSC All Ships call for the same urgency and safety purposes as the Pan and Securite voice calls as well as sending Routine messages to all stations at once. The DSC All Ships call reaches all stations in radio range. Use the DSC All Ships call for urgent, but not life-threatening situations or to broadcast a safety warning to all vessels in the area.

Soft Keys

To Send An All Ships Call:
1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to ALL SHIPS CALL and press the ENTER soft key.
2. Select either SAFETY or URGENCY and press the ENTER soft key.

CALL MENU

INDIVIDUAL CALL

GROUP CALL

ALL SHIPS CALL

EXIT

ENTER

3. Scroll to select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the All Ships message is sent and press the ENTER key.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to send the All Ships Call.

SELECT CHANNEL

EXIT

ENTER

ALL SHIPS CALL

5. The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected.
6. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the All Ships Call mode and return the radio to the idle screen.

TRANSMIT SAFETY ?

EXIT

ENTER

ALL SHIPS CALL SAFETY CHANNEL 16
ELASPED TIME 0:50 EXIT

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Receiving An All Ships Call All Ships calls received from stations within range of the radio sound the Distress alarm and switch the radio to Channel 16.

ALL SHIPS RECEIVE MMSI: 123456789 CONNECT TIME 0:45 TYPE: URGENCY
QUIT

When An All Ships Call Is Heard:
1. P ress any button to turn Off the alarm.
2. Read and write down the MMSI of the vessel sending the call as well as the date and time of the call.
3. Listen to the incoming voice message on the channel the radio selects for the incoming All Ships call.

Sending A Geographical Call This radio does not send Geographical calls. Only large ships and shore stations with specially equipped radios send Geographical calls.

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Sending An Individual Call Use the DSC Individual call feature to request communication with one exclusive station. The DSC Individual call does not alert all other stations within range.

Soft Keys To Send An Individual Call:
1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to INDIVIDUAL CALL and press the ENTER soft key.

2. Scroll to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option.

CALL MENU

INDIVIDUAL CALL

GROUP CALL

ALL SHIPS CALL

EXIT

ENTER

3. Press the ENTER key.
4. Scroll to select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the Individual Call message is sent and press the ENTER key.

INDIVIDUAL CALL MANUAL FRIENDS BOAT

EXIT

ENTER

5. Press the ENTER soft key to send the Individual Call. 6. The radio will tune to the voice channel previously
selected. 7. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Individual Call mode

SELECT CHANNEL

and return the radio to the idle screen.

E0X9IT ENT ER n If the radio called sends back an automatic DSC response

"able to comply," the individual alarm will sound. Wait for

INDIVIDUAL CALL
_VCOHAICNENCEALL0L6O?N

EXIT

ENTER

a voice message from the called station.
n If an "unable to comply" response or no reply is received, the radio display asks to resend the message or exit the menu. At the Unavailable menu, Press REPEAT or EXIT soft

keys.

_FINRIDENIVDIDSUBAOLACTALL

WAITING FOR ACK

ELAPASED TIME00:15

EXIT

REPEAT

n If REPEAT is selected, the radio restarts the individual call. n If EXIT is selected, the radio will return to the Call Menu.

INDIVIDUAL CALL

FRIENDS BOAT

CONNECTED

ELAPSED TIME00:15

EXIT

ENTER

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Receiving An Individual Call

FINRIDENIVDIDSRB EOCAETIVE When another station makes an Individual call to your radio: NOT REPLI ED n The Individual alarm sounds.

_SRTEOCPEIVAELDR:M0:1A5NY KEY

n The caller is identified on the LCD.

n If Automatic Channel Switch is on, the radio switches to

INDIVID RECEIVE

the channel selected by the caller.

FRIENDS BOAT CONNECTED

n Call information is placed in the Call Log.

RCSONNDNECT TIME : Q UIT To Answer An Individual Call:

Press the Talk button and greet the caller.

Sending A Group Call

Sending a Group call is like sending an Individual call, but the group MMSI information is used and the resend and DSC responses do not apply. See pg. 41 for creating and entering a group MMSI.

Soft Keys To Send A Group Call:

1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to GROUP CALL and press the ENTER soft key.

GROUP CALL MANUAL BOAT GROUP
EXIT

ENTER

SELECT CHANNEL

EXIT

ENTER

2. Scroll to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option.
3. Press the ENTER key.
4. Scroll to select the voice channel all radios will tune to after the Group Call message is sent and press the ENTER key.
5. Press the ENTER soft key to send the Group Call.
6. The radio will tune to the voice channel previously selected.

GROUP CALL VOICE CALL ON CHANNEL 06 ?

7. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Group Call mode and return the radio to the idle screen.

EXIT

ENTER

GROUP CALL

BOAT GROUP

WAITING FOR ACK

ELASPED TIME00:15

EXIT

REPEAT

n All radios switch to the channel selected in step 1. Press and hold the Talk button to send a voice message to everyone in the group.
n Anyone in the group can transmit on the channel.

GROUP CALL BOAT GROUP CONNECTED
ELAPSED TIME00:32 EXIT

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Receiving A Group Call When another station makes a Group call to the radio, the Individual alarm sounds, the caller is identified on the LCD, call information is placed in the Call Log, and the radio is switched to the channel selected by the caller, similar to an Individual call. Press any button to turn Off the alarm.

To Answer A Group Call:

GROUP RECEIVE BOAT GROUP

1. Listen for the group voice message.

RECEIVED: 0:19

TYPE: ROUTINE

2. Press the Talk button and respond

STOP ALRM ANY KEY

only if appropriate.

GROUP RECEIVE BOAT GROUP RECEIVED: 0:24 TYPE: ROUTINE
OK QUIT PAUS

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Sending A Position Request Position Request mode enables a DSC radio to obtain the position (latitude and longitude) of a station that has a GPS device connected to the DSC radio at that station. In most cases, a reply will be forthcoming. If for some reason, your request is not acknowledged in five (5) minutes, the user will be prompted to Resend the request or exit the menu.

Soft Keys

To Request The Position Of Another Station:
1. Press the CALL soft key and scroll to POSITION REQUEST and press the ENTER soft key.

2. Scroll to highlight a previously entered directory entry or use the MANUAL entry option.

POSITION REQUEST MANUAL FRIENDS BOAT

EXIT

ENTER

3. Press the ENTER key.
4. Press the ENTER soft key to send the Position Request Call.

POSITION REQUEST SAFETY URGENCY

EXIT

ENTER

5. The radio will show the WAITING FOR ACK screen while waiting for the acknowledgement from the called radio. And will show the ACKNOWLEDGED screen after the called radio responds.

POSITION REQUEST FRIENDS BOAT TRANSMIT?

EXIT

ENTER

Operating Your Radio

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Sending A Position Request (continued)

POSITION REQUEST

FRIENDS BOAT

WAITING FOR ACK

ELASPED TIME 0:25

EXIT

REPEAT

6. After the called radio acknowledges the call, use the Down soft key to view the called radios current position.
7. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Position Request mode and return the radio to the Call Menu.

POSITION REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGED FRIENDS BOAT
ELAPSED TIME 0:42 EXIT

NOTE Your radio will send the Position Request and there will be one of three possible responses:
n You will receive the position.

n You will receive a no position data response, meaning the station you queried is not connected to a GPS device and cannot send its position.
n You will receive a no reply response, meaning the operator of that station has chosen not to reply to your request.
If You Receive A Position:

The requested position with the station name and MMSI will show on your screen. Press the Enter button to return to Standby mode after you have noted the station's position.

NOTE If the radio is connected properly to your chartplotter, you will see the requested position of the other vessel indicated on the display.

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Receiving A PositioAssnistanRceequest

When you went through the DSC set-up process, you set a position request reply type.

(See page 58 to change your setting.) Depending on the setting you chose, when a Intro

Position RequeInssttallmatioenssagCAesussiitsostmanrecereceived, your radio will enter either: n The Auto Reply mode.
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n The Manual Reply mode.

When The Radio Is In Auto Reply Mode:

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position

request

will

sound

the

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Request

alarm

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and

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Notice
QUIT

shCoauwtionthe namWaernoinfg the requesting station on the LCD. Your radio will automatically respond. It will send your position.

Press any button to silence the alarm and exit the display.

When The Radio Is In The Manual Reply Mode:

A position request message will sound the Position Request alarm and show the name of the requesting station. You can choose to:

n Reply and send your position.

n Exit without sending your position.

If You Choose to Reply with Your Position: 1. Press the ENTER soft key.

If You Choose Not to Reply with Your Position: 2. Press the EXIT soft key.

Operation Installation
Notice

Radiotelephone Calls
VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Intro

Operation

Customer

Warranty

Radiotelephone Calls Assistance

Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone

network by Customer

Warranty

using

the

services

public

coast

stations.

Calls

can

made

for

fee

AssistancebpeutbwliceecnoryroeusrporanIdndsiteoalnlaactionend(mtealerCApisunshseitsootmanonepcereseroantolra)ncdh,asnenaelasn.d in the air. See the Appendix for the

IfSyecooundaprylaIconnsto use these services, consider registering with the operator of the
Customer
public Assistance coast station that you plan to work through. These services can provide

you with detailed information and procedures to follow.

NOTICE

Notice

Caution

Warning

You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call.

Caution KeeWparinningmind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular

telephone. Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be

heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using.

Receiving A Position Send When another station sends you its position, the Individual Alarm will sound and
the station's name and position will be shown on the LCD. Press any button to turn Off the alarm and return to Standby mode.

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Emergency MessagAsseistsancae ndADssisitasncteress Procedure

The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF

marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor

problem can rapInisdtallylatdionevelopICAnsusistsnaitsollttamaotnieocrnae The Coast Guard monitors Channel

situaCutisotonmebr eyond your control. 16,Arsesisstpanocne ds to all distress calls,

and

coordinates

aSllecsonedaarrycIchonsanSdecroendsarcyuIceonsefforts. Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or

commercial assistance operators in your vicinity, Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft

may be dispatched.

In any event, communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becNoomticees an emCNaeuotriocgenency. UCWsaaeurtniotinnhge emerWgaernnincgy Distress message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help. Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message. Make sure you transmit on high power. If you are merely out of gas, do not send an emergency message. Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow.

Marine Emergency Signals The three spoken international emergency signals are:
MAYDAY
The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a vessel is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.

PAN
The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn.)

SECURITE
The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-ee-tay.)
When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate signal is to be spoken three times prior to the message. If You Hear a Distress Call You must give any message beginning with one of these signals priority over any other messages. ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency. If you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by your radio. If it is not answered, YOU should answer. If the distressed vessel is not nearby, wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge. Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you may be in a position to relay the message.
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Marine

Distress

Procedure Assistance

Assistance

Warranty

Speak slowly -- clearly -- calmly.

1. Make sure your radio is On.

Installation
2. Select Channel 16.

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Customer Assistance

3S.econPdarryeIcsonss TSaelckondbaruy Itcotnosn and say:

"MAYDAY -- MAYDAY -- MAYDAY."

(Or "PAN -- PAN -- PAN,"

or "SECURITE -- SECURITE -- SECURITE.")

4.Say:

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Warning

"THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign]," repeated three (3) times.

5.Say: "MAYDAY (or "PAN" or "SECURITE") [your vessel name or call sign].

6.Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby).

7. State the nature of your distress.

8. State the kind of assistance needed.

9. Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured.

10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel.

11. Briefly describe your vessel (length, type, color, hull).

12.Say: "I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16."

13.End message by saying: "THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign]. OVER."

14.Release Talk button and listen. Someone should answer. If not, repeat the call, beginning at step 3 above.

Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on.

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Warranty

"Mayday -- Mayday -- Mayday"

"This is Corsair -- Corsair -- Corsair" (or "IL 1234 AB")

"Mayday CorsaInisrta(lloatrionIL 1234 AB)" ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

Customer Assistance

"Navy Secondary IPcoinesr bears 220 Secondary Icons degrees magnetic -- distance 5 miles"

"Struck submerged object and flooding -- need pump and tow"

"Four (4) adults, three (3) children aboard -- no one injured"

"Estimate we will remain afloat one-half hour" "Corsair (or IL 12N3oti4ceAB) is 26 ft CNauotiocensloop wCWaiautrhtnioinnbglue huWllaarnnindg tan deck house"

"I will be listening on Channel 16"

"This is Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)"

"Over"

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NOTE It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent.

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Marine Distress Procedure DSC

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated system that will allow you to press the

Distress button from any routine to send a distress message. When the distress button is

pressed, all other channels go to Standby mode and allow the digitally encoded

"pre-programmed" message to take precedence. Important information such as your

MMSI number, position and name will be transmitted on Channel 16.

The distress alarm will sound for two (2) minutes or until the alarm

is cleared.

DISTRESS DISTRESS

The DSC system allows you to choose a "pre-programmed" Distress

message. There are many pre-programmed messages to choose from.

OperUaNtioNNDnAAETTSUUIGRRNEEAOOTCAFFEsuDDDssiIItsSSotmaTTnRRecEEreSSSS

UFINRDEESIGNATED

FFILROEODING

FCLOOLOLIDSIINOGN

CGORLOLUISNIDOINNG

GLIRSOTIUNNGDING

LIESXTIITNG

ENTER

InstallaEtXioITn

CustomeErNTER Assistance

NATURE OF DISTRESS

SINNKAINTUGRE OF DISTRESS

ASIDNRKIIFNTG

AABDARNIFDTONING

PAIBRAANCDYONING

MPIARNACOYVERBOARD

EMXAINT OVERBOARD

EXEIXTIT

ENTER

EXIT

ENTER

Notice

Caution

WTaroranStyend a Distress Message 1. Press the Distress button. 2. Scroll to choose a "pre-programmed" message and press
ENTER. 3. Press and hold the Distress button for 3 seconds. Your coordinates will also be sent to the Coast Guard as well as to other vessels that are within range of the transmission.
WARNING This radio will generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to help facilitate search and rescue. This radio must Warning be used within communication range of a shore based VHF

station with a distress and safety watch system. The range of

the signal may vary.

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Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement

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Customer

WarraInnttryo

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Customer

Warranty

LimAssiisttaneced 3-Year Warranty Assistance

For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio, and the component Installation parCAtsusssitsottmahneecrereof, will be free oInfstdalelatfioencts inCAsuwssitsootmarnekcremanship and materials for a period of three (3)
years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer puSerccohndaarsy eIcorn,sprovided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective radios, products or

component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by

proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a

Notice saleCsaurtieonceipt. Warning

Notice

Caution

Warning

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1. To any product damaged by accident.
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product, or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A. Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra®, CobraMarine®, MicroBlue®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Rewind-Say-Again®

and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics CorporationTM is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cobra Electronics Corporation is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Cobra first! DOAssNistOanTceRETURN THIS PRAsOsisDtaUncCe T TO THE STORE!

See customer assistance on page A1.

If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your

radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to

senIdnstyalolatuiorn

Customer
radioAstsoistatnhcee

CobrInastaflalactiotnory.

Customer
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necessary

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1. F or warranty repair, include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy of a

sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. E nNcotliocese a deCsacutrioinption of what WaNrontiincge is hapCpaeutnioning withWathrneingradio. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned.

4. P ack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. S hip prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

6. If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio, it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge.

7. If your radio is returned for factory repair, it will be returned to you with default settings restored.

If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

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CustoImnteror Assistance

Specifications

WOaprerraantitoyn

Customer Assistance

Warranty

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Number of Channels

Channel Spacing

MoIdnusltaaltliaotnion Input Voltage

Customer Assistance

Installation

Battery Life: 5% STeXc,on5d%aryRIXco,n9s0% Standby

Current Drain: Standby Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Temperature Range

RadioNDoitmiceensions Caution

WaNrontiincge

Radio Weight

Receiver

Customer Assistance
Caution

All U.S., Canadian, International and NOAA Weather Channels

25 kHz

5 kHz Max.

7.4 VDC

LiON: 10 hours @ 6 watts

45 mA 200 mA 1.8 A @ High Power, 700 mA @ Low Power

-20°C to 40°C

5(1.7311"mWHmarXnXin2g7.823m"mW

X X

1.87" D 47mm) not

including

antenna

0 lbs, 11.6 oz. (329 g) with LiON battery

Frequency Range Receiver Type Sensitivity: 12 dB Sinad Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation and Rejection AF Output
Transmitter Frequency Range (Tx): RF Output Power Spurious Emissions Microphone Type Frequency Stability FM Hum and Noise
GPS Receiver

156.050 to 163.275 MHz Double Conversion Super-Heterodyne -120 dBm -60 dB -70 dB 250 mW @ 8 Ohms
156.025 to 157.425 MHz 1, 3 or 6 Watts Max (5 Watts rated) -60 dB Condenser ±5 ppm 40 dB
56 channels

Hot: Nominal: < 1 second, Limit: +/- 5 seconds Warm Nominal: < 33 second, Limit: +/- 5 seconds Cold: Nominal: < 35 second, Limit: +/- 10 seconds Update Rate: Up to 5 Hz

Antenna Type GPS receiver first lock sensitivity GPS receiver tracking sensitivity Differential System Compatibility

Internal patch antenna Nominal: -148dBm Nominal: -165dBm WAAS (United States), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan)

NMEA Info: Output Specification NMEA 0183- ASCII serial output Electrical Standard EIA-422 NMEA Sentences GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, ZDA

Bluetooth® Classification Version Range

Class 2 4.1 10 Meters

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IVAnHptrpFoedMnuadcritxiinoenRadio Protocols

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

Intro

Operation

CustoImnteror

WOaprerraantitoyn

Customer

Warranty

VHF MarinAessisCtanhceannel AssigAnssmistanecents

Three sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada

and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three

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Your radio you choose.

Secondary Icons The followingSeicsondaarybIrcoiensf outline of the channel assignment types in the U.S.A. Channel

Map. See the detailed channel map pages for assignments of each channel.

ChaNonticneel AssCiagutnionments W(EaNronntinicgge lish) Caution

Warning

Distress, Safety, and Calling
Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety).

Calling
Channel 9 General-purpose (non-emergency) calling by non-commercial vessels. Recreational boaters are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16

Intership Safety
Channel 6 Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft.

Coast Guard Liaison
To talk to the Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard (non-emergency) after making contact on Channel 16.

Non-Commercial
Working channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs of the vessel, such as fishing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.

Commercial
Working channels for working ships only. Messages must be about business or needs of the ship. Use Channels 8, 67, 72 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages.

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Intro

OpeIrnattrion

OCpuestroamtioenr

CWusatroramnetyr

Warranty

Asignación de canaleAsssisdtaenceVHFAspsisatarncae radiocomunicación marítima

Existen tres mapas de canales VHF para uso marítimo en los EE.UU., Canadá y el resto del

mundo (internacional). La mayoría de los canales coinciden en los tres mapas, pero sin

duda

existen

difInesrtaellanticonias

(consulte ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

las Ctuasbtolmaesr Assistance

las

páginas

siguientes).

radio

incorpora

los tres mapas y funcionará correctamente en cualquiera de las tres áreas.

AScecoonndatirynIucoanscióSnecosndearoy Ifcroensce un breve resumen de los tipos de asignación de canal en el canal

EE.UU mapa. Vea las páginas del mapa de canales deatiled para asignaciones de cada canal.

Asignaciones NdoeticecanaleCsNauot(iocEen spañoCWlaa)urtnioinng

Warning

Auxilio, seguridad y llamadas Canal 16
Para ser oídos por otra estación (llamadas) o en casos de emergencia (auxilio y seguridad).

Llamadas Canal 9
Llamadas de carácter general (excepto casos de emergencia) para embarcaciones no comerciales. Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulación de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canal para reducir la congestión del canal 16.

Seguridad entre embarcaciones Canal 6
Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de búsqueda y rescate enviados a
barcos y aviones de la guardia costera.

Enlace con la guardia costera
Para hablar con las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses (excepto casos de emergencia) tras haber establecido contacto por el canal 16.
No comerciales
Canales activos para pequeñas embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones, como por ejemplo, informes de pesca, atraques y agrupamientos. Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones.

Comerciales Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcación. Use los canales 8, 67, 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones.

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VHF Marine Channel Assignments
Appendix

Intro

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

Channel Assignments (English)

Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC)
Channels 24, 25In,s2ta6lla,tio2n7, 28,CA8suss4itsotmanecre Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area (see seatow.com/arc). Conduct a radio check as you normally would. USepcoonndraeryleIcaosnsing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting you hear how you sound.

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through

these stations. Notice

Caution

Warning

Port Operations
Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. Messages must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships.

Navigational
Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation, including passing or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.

Maritime Control
For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments. Messages must be about regulation and control, boating activities, or assistance.
Digital Selective Calling
Channel 70 This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel.

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CWWusaatrrorraamnnettyyr Assistance

Asignaciones de canales (Español)

Warranty

Control de radio automatizado remolque del mar (CAR)

Canales 24, Sintonice su

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seatow.com/arc).

Llevar

cabo

una

coSSmeeccoopnndrdaoarrbyy IaIccoocnnissónSdeceonldaarryaIcdonios como lo haría normalmente. Al soltar el micrófono el sistema volverá a reproducir la transmisión que le permite escuchar cómo suena.

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)

Para llamadas a operadores marítimos en estaciones costeras públicas. Usted puede realizar y recibir

llamadas telefónicasNNooattiiccteeravés deCCNaaeuousttiiocotenan s estacCiWWoaaanurrtnenioiinsngg.

Warning

Operaciones portuarias
Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de áreas portuarias, exclusivas o canales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales, movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones.

Navegación
Estos canales están disponibles para todas las embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con la navegación, incluyendo las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otras embarcaciones. Éstos también son los principales canales activos para la mayoría de areas exclusivas y puentes levadizos. Usted deberá transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como máximo.

Control marítimo
Para comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con regulación y control, asistencia o actividades de navegación.

Llamadas selectivas digitales
Canal 70 Este canal está reservado para solicitudes de auxilio, seguridad y llamadas de carácter general que usen solamente técnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales. Las comunicaciones verbales están prohibidas; el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal.

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Operation

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

Customer Assistance

Warranty

Channel Number
Número de canal

Channel Map
Mapa de canales

Frequency
Frecuencia

USA
InstaEllaEtio.Un U.

CInustt'olmer
Anstseisrntaancce

Canada Transmit
Canadá Transm.

Receive
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Power Limits
Límites de potencia

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VHF Marine Channel Assignments

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Channel

Use (English) IInnssttaallllaattiioonn

CCuussttoommeerr AAssssiissttaannccee

Uso de canales (Español)

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156.050 160.650

01A/1001 ·

156.050 156.050

Canada

PSSueebccoolinncddaaCrryyoIIccroornnessspondence (Marine Operator)
Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)
Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS en áreas selectas

Notice

· Caution

03A/1003 ·

·Warning 156.100

156.150

156.200

160.700 160.750 156.150 160.800

Public CorrespondeNNnoocttiieccee(MarineCCOaauupttiioeonnrator) WWaarrnniinngg Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)

Coast Guard Only

guardia costera solamente

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones

1004

156.200 156.200

West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing)

Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial)

156.250 160.850

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones

05A/1005 ·

156.250 156.250

156.300 156.300

156.350 160.950

Port Operations, VTS in selected areas
Intership Safety
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas
Seguridad entre embarcaciones
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones

07A/1007 ·

156.350 156.350

156.400 156.400

156.450 156.450

Commercial
Commercial (Intership Only)
Boater Calling Channel, Non-Commercial (Recreational)

Comerciales
Comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente)
Canal de llamada de la tripulación, no comercial (recreativo)

156.500 156.500

Commercial

Comerciales

156.550 156.550

Commercial, VTS in selected areas

Comercial; VTS en áreas selectas

156.600 156.600

Port Operations, VTS in selected areas

Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas

156.650 156.650

1 Watt USAIntership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-

Seguridad marítima entre embarcaciones (de

1 vatio EE.UU.

Bridge). In U.S. waters, large vessels

puente de mando a puente de mando). En aguas

maintain a listening watch on this channel.

estadounidenses, las grandes embarcaciones se

mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados

en este canal

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OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

Channel Number
Número de canal

Channel Map
Mapa de canales

Frequency
Frecuencia

USA
InstEalEla.tiUonU.

nInICAntesustsrts'aniltsolaltamactnieocrne

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Rx Only 156.750

Notice

18A/1018 · 19

19A/1019 ·

1019 2019

· CNauotiocen · · ·
·
· · ·

·CWaaurtnioinng 156.7W5ar0ning 156.750

156.800 156.800

156.850 156.850

156.900 161.500

156.900 156.900

156.950 161.550

156.950 156.950

161.550 161.550

157.000 161.600

20A/1020 · ·

2020

157.000
161.600 157.050

157.000
161.600 161.650

21A/1021 ·

157.050 157.050

2021

RX only 161.650

157.100 161.700

22A/1022 ·

157.100 157.100

1 Watt CAN 1 vatio Canadá
1 Watt CAN 1 vatio Canadá
1 Watt CAN 1 vatio Canadá

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CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

Channel UseIns(tEallantiognlish)ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

Customer Uso de canales (Español)
Assistance

PSoerctonOdapryeIrcaontsionSse,coVndTaSry Iicnonselected areas

Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas

Environmental (Receive Only). Canada (EPIRB BuoyNsoOticnely); InternCNaauotitioocnenal (On-Board Communication)

Medioambiental (recepción solamente). Usado por radiobalizas de localización de siniestros (EPIRB) clase C
CWaaurtnioinng CanaWdaárn(inbgoyas de EPIRB solamente); Internacional (comunicación de a bordo)

International Distress, Safety and Calling State Controlled (U.S.A. Only)

Llamadas, seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional
Controlado a nivel estatal (EE.UU. solamente)

Port Operations, Ship Movement
Commercial Port Operations, Ship Movement
Commercial Port Operations Port Operations Canada (Coast Guard Only); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement)
Port Operations

Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Comerciales
Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Comerciales
Operaciones portuarias Operaciones portuarias
Canadá (guardia costera solamente); Internacional (operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones) Operaciones portuarias

Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement
U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only) Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts
Port Operations, Ship Movement
U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

Operaciones portuarias Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canadá (guardia costera solamente)
Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorológicas
Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Enlace entre las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses, y difusión de información sobre seguridad marítima anunciada por el canal 16
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)
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Mapa de canales

Warranty
Frequency
Frecuencia

Power Limits
Límites de potencia

Número de canal

USA
InstEalElat.iUonU.

Int'l Canada Transmit
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157.200

·CWaaurtnioinng 157.2W5ar0ning

RX only

161.800 161.850 161.850

26 27 28 2028

157.300 161.900

157.350 161.950

157.400 162.000

RX only 162.000

156.025 160.625

156.075 160.675

1061

156.075 156.075

156.125 160.725

1062

156.125 156.125

156.175 160.775

63A/1063 ·

156.175 156.175

156.225 160.825

1064

156.225 156.225

156.275 160.875

65A/1065 ·
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156.275 156.275

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Channel Use (English)

Installation

ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

Uso de canales (Español)
Customer Assistance

CSoeacosntdaGryuIcaonrsd OSnecloyndary Icons Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts

Solamente Guardacostas
Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorológicas

Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check)

RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio)

Sea Tow ARC (AutomNaottieced Radio CCNhauoeticocken)

CWaaurtnioinng RMCWAaRrn(inCghequeo Automatizado de la Radio)

Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service by MCTS Canada

Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB) servicio por MCTS Canadá

Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check)

RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio)

Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check)

RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio)

Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check)

RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio)

Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service by MCTS Canada

Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB) servicio por MCTS Canadá

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operation, Ship Movement

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones

Canada (Coast Guard Only); West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing)

Canadá (guardia costera solamente); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial)

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement
West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing)
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement
Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas, Canada Tow Boats-BCC
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement
U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Commercial Fishing)
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement
Port Operations

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial)
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS en áreas selectas, Barcos-BCC de la remolque de Canadá
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canadá (pesca comercial)
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Operaciones portuarias
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Main Icons

IAnptrpoednudcitxion

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

Intro
Channel Number

OpeIrnattrion

OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Channel Map

Mapa de canales

Warranty
Frequency
Frecuencia

Power Limits
Límites de potencia

Número de canal

USA
InstEalEla.tiUonU.

Int'l Canada Transmit
nICAntesussrtsanitsolaltamactnieocrne CanCAasudssáitsotmanecreTransm.

Receive
Recepción

66 Secondary Icons Secondary Icons

156.325 160.925

66A/1066 ·

· Notice

· CNauotiocen

156.325 156.325

·CWaaurtnioinng 156.3W7ar5ning 156.375

156.425 156.425

156.475 156.475

RX only 156.525

156.575 156.575

1 Watt USA

156.625 156.625

156.675 156.675

156.725 156.725

156.775 156.775

156.825 156.825

1 Watt 1 Watt

156.875 156.875

1 Watt USA

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Main Icons

IAnptrpoednudcitxion Intro

OpeIrnattrion

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

Channel Use (English)

Installation

ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

PSuebcloincdaCryoIrcroensspoSnedcoenndacrey Ic(Monsarine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement

Port Operations

Uso de canales (Español)
Customer Assistance
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Operaciones portuarias

U.S. (Commercial). Used for bridge-to-bridge

EE.UU. (comercial). Usado para comunicaciones

communications inNlootwiceer MissiCsNasuoiptiocpeni River CWaaurtnioinng de puWeanrntiengde mando a puente de mando en la

(Intership Only); Canada (Commercial Fishing), S&R

parte baja del Río Misisipí (entre embarcaciones

solamente); Canadá (pesca comercial) (transmisión

y recepción)

Non-Commercial (Recreational)
U.S. (Non-Commercial, Recreational); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement)

No comercial (recreativo)
EE.UU. (no comercial, recreativo); Canadá (pesca comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)

Digital Selective Calling (Voice communications not allowed)

Llamadas selectivas digitales (las comunicaciones verbales están prohibidas)

U.S. and Canada (Non-Commercial, Recreational); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement)

EE.UU. y Canadá (no comercial, recreativo); Internacional (operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)

Non-Commercial (Intership Only)

No comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente)

U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement)

EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pesca comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)

U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement)

EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pesca comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)

Port Operations (Intership Only)Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente)

Port Operations (Intership only). Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships.

Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente). Restringido a comunicaciones con pilotos para el movimiento y atraque de embarcaciones.

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IAnptrpoednudcitxion Intro
Channel Number
Número de canal

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

OpeIrnattrion

OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

Channel Map
Mapa de canales

Frequency
Frecuencia

USA
InsEtaElla.tUioUn .

nInItCAnetsusr'stsnlaitsoalltamactnieocrne

CanCausdtoamerTransmit
CanaAdssáistancTeransm.

Receive
Recepción

Power Limits
Límites de potencia

78 Secondary Icons Secondary Icons 78A/1078 ·

1078

2078

Notice

·
· ·CNauotiocen ·

156.925 161.525

156.925 156.925

CWaaurtnioinng 161.5W2a5rning 161.525 156.975 161.575

79A/1079 ·

156.975 156.975

1079 2079
80

156.975 156.975

161.575 161.575

157.025 161.625

80A/1080 ·

157.025 157.025

157.075 161.675

81A/1081 ·

157.075 157.075

157.125 161.725

82A/1082 ·

157.125 157.125

157.175 161.775

83A/1083 ·

157.175 157.175

2083 84 85 86 87 88

RX only 161.775

157.225 161.825

157.275 161.875

157.325 161.925

157.375 157.375

157.425 157.425

88A/1088 ·

157.425 157.425

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Main Icons

IAnptrpoednudcitxion Intro

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

OpeIrnattrion

OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

Channel UseIn(sEtallnatigonlish)ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

Customer Uso de canales (Español)
Assistance

PuSbecloicndCaroy rIcroensspoSnedcoenndacrey Ic(oMnsarine Operator) Non-Commercial (Recreational)

Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) No comercial (recreativo)

Port Operations

Operaciones portuarias

Port Operations Notice

CNauotiocen

Port Operations, Ship Movement

Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes)

CWaaurtnioinng OperaWcaironinnges portuarias Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Comercial (en los Grandes Lagos también no comercial)

Port Operations

Operaciones portuarias

Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement
Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) Port Operations, Ship Movement
U.S. (Government Only; Environmental Protection Operations) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operation, Ship Movement U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only) Port Operations, Ship Movement
(Coast Guard Only) (Coast Guard Only) Coast Guard Only Weather Broadcasts
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) U.S. (Commercial). Port Operations and VTS (International & Canada). Commercial Intership only

Operaciones portuarias Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones Comercial (en los Grandes Lagos también no comercial)
Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente; operaciones de protección medioambiental)
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canadá (guardia costera solamente)
Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones
Canadá (guardia costera solamente) Canadá (guardia costera solamente)
Solamente Guardacostas Transmisiones Meteorológicas
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)
Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)
EE.UU. (comercial). Operaciones Portuarias y VTS (Internacional y Canadá).
Comercial entre embarcaciones solamente

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Main Icons

IAnptrpoednudcitxion Intro
Channel Number
Número de canal

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

OpeIrnattrion

OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

Channel Map
Mapa de canales

Frequency
Frecuencia

USA
InstEalEla.tiUonU.

nInICAntesustsrts'aniltsolaltamactnieocrne

CanCuasdtoamerTransmit
CanAasdsáistanceTransm.

Receive
Recepción

Power Limits
Límites de potencia

1001 · Secondary Icons Secondary Icons

156.050 156.050

1005

156.250 156.250

1007 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1063

· Notice · · · · · · ·

CNauotiocen

CWaaurtnioinng 156.3W5ar0ning 156.350

156.900 156.900

156.950 156.950

157.000 157.000

157.050 157.050

157.100 157.100

157.150 156.175

1065

156.275 156.275

1066

156.325 156.325

1078

1079

1080

1081

1082

156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125

1083

157.175 157.175

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Main Icons

IAnptrpoednudcitxion Intro

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

OpeIrnattrion

OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

Channel UseIns(tEallantiognlish)ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne PSoerctoOndpareyrIacotnios nsSe/cVonedsasryeIcloTnrsaffic Service Port Operations / Vessel Traffic Service

Commercial

Notice

CNauotiocen

Commercial

Port Operations

Coast Guard Only

Coast Guard Only Port Operations / Vessel Traffic Service

Port Operations / Vessel Traffic Service

Commercial/Non-Commercial Commercial/Non-Commercial Commercial/Non-Commercial Commercial/Environmental Commercial/U.S. (Government Only)
Commercial/ Coast Guard Only

Customer Uso de canales (Español)
Assistance
Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones CWaaurtnioinng ComeWracrinainlg
Comercial
Operaciones portuarias
Operaciones portuarias
Solamente Guardacostas
Solamente Guardacostas
Solamente Guardacostas Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones
Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones
Comercial / No Comercial
Comercial / No Comercial
Comercial / No Comercial
Comercial/ Medioambiental Comercial/ EE.UU. entidades gubernamentales solamente
Comercial/ Solamente Guardacostas

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Main Icons

Intro
Main Icons Secondary Icons

Operation

Customer Assistance

IAnptrpoednudcitxion

VHF Marine Warranty Channel Assignments

Installation

Intro Customer OpeIrnattrion Assistance

OCpuestroamtioenr Assistance

CWusatroramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English)

Intro
Secondary Icons Main Icons
Intro

NOTE Many

of the plain-numbered Installation

ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

Customer
chaAnssnisetalnsc,e

such

01,

and

03,

transmit

and

receive

different frequencies. OpNeroatticioen

CCusatuotmioenr

WWaarrannintgy

Secondary IconAsssisStaenccoendary Icons

This

termed

duplex

operation.

Some

other

plain-numbered

channels (Including 4 digit channels) and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A

and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex

Installation

opCeursatotmieorn. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions. This radio includes new

fouArssidstaignciet

cNhotaicennels

toCNabuoetiocencompliaCWnaautrtniwoinngith

the

latest
Warning

and

future

regulations.

Notice Operation

NOTE

All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international

regCualuatiotnions anWdarnitnhg ose of the FCC (U.S.A.) and Industry Canada (Canada).

They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between

simplex and Customer Assistance

Wdaurrpanltyex.

Secondary Icons Main Icons
Intro Secondary Icons

Installation

Customer Assistance

Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima (Español)

NOTA

Muchos de los canales de números simples, como 01, 02 y 03, transmiten

Notice y reCcauitibonen en Wdairfneingrentes frecuencias. A esto se le llama operación dúplex. El

Operation resCutsotomdeer los cWaarrnanatyles de números simples (Incluyendo canales de 4 digitos) y todAsosisstanloces canales A, como 01A, 03A y 04A, transmiten y reciben en una sola

frecuencia, a la que se le llama operación simple (simplex). Su radio se ajusta

automáticamente a estas condiciones. Cuando esté en operación simple, el

Installation

icoCnusotomAer aparecerá en la pantalla de cristal líquido (vea la ilustración de la página Assistance

A2). Esta radio incluye nuevos canales de cuatro dígitos para cumplir con las

regulaciones más recientes.

NOTA Notice TodCoaustionlos canWaarnliengs vienen programados previamente de fábrica conforme
a los reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC (EE. UU) e Industry Canada (Canadá). No pueden ser alterados por el usuario, así como tampoco pueden cambiarse los modos de operación entre simple y dúplex.

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Main Icons
Intro Main Icons Secondary Icons

Main Icons

IAnptrpoednudcitxion

Weather Channel Assignments

Intro

OpeIrnattrion

OCpuestroamtioenr

CWusatroramnetyr

Warranty

Weather Channel Assignments Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty Assistance

Assistance

Asignaciones de canales meteorológicos

Weather

Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Installation

Customer Installation Assistance

ICAnsusstsaitsolltamatnieocrne

Customer Assistance

Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these

channels. Secondary Icons Secondary Icons

NOTE

* T hese channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country

Intro

OpeNraottiiocen oCruCsfatooumtrioencr ertainWWtayrarpranneintysg of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio

Assistance
operator

bNeotficoere

usingCtNahuoetiocmen .

CWaaurtnioinng

Warning

Secondary Icons

Meteorología

Canales Wx 1 a 10 Installation

Customer Assistance

Canales de recepción únicamente para difusión de información meteorológica NOAA y Canadiense.

Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales.

NOTA * El uso de estos canales está dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista, en ciertas Notice paCratuetiosn del paíWsaorninpgara ciertos tipos de usuario solamente. Consulte las normas de la FCC o a un
operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos.

Channel Number
Número de canal

RX Frequency MHz
Frecuencia de recepción (MHz)

Weather Channel
Weather Channel

162.550

162.400

162.475

162.425

162.450

162.500

162.525

161.650

161.775

163.275

NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA Canada Canada NOAA

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Main Icons

IAnctrcoedsuscotriioens

Optional Accessories

IAnctrcoedsuscotriioens

Optional Accessories

Intro econdary Icons

OperIantiroon
Installation Secondary Icons
Notice

COupsetroamtioenr

CWuasMrtoraaImnintetrIyocrons

AAsscistcanecessoArsisiestasnce

WOaprerraantitoyn

Customer Assistance

Warranty

Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use

Intro
·

of the radio. Some are listed below:

CAInsussstiatsoltlmaanteiocren Alkaline Battery

Customer Assistance Tray

Intro

Secondary Icons

Alkaline Battery Tray Installation Operation

Customer AsCsuissttaomnceer
Assistance

Warranty

A special alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-035)

Secondary Icons

is available as an optional accessory to have as an

InstaeAllamAtionearlkgaelnCAinsucssietysotmabnbecraeatctkeuripe.sB, yyouusicnagnfhivaeve(5a)

high-quality spare battery

backup

CaNuottiiocne

source for your radio. CWaaSuretncioionngdary Icons WaNrontinicge

Caution

Warning

Lapel Speaker/Microphone

NOTE

Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable.

Notice

Caution

Warning

Lapel Speaker/Microphone

A speaker/microphone that attaches to your lapel.

Part number CM 330-001.

OperIantiroon
Installation Secondary Icons
Notice

COupsetroamtioenr Assistance Belt Clip

CWuasrtoramnetyr Assistance

Warranty
Belt Clip

Replacement Belt Clip P/N CM 240-003

CAInsussstiatsoltlmaanteiocren

Customer Assistance

AC Charger CaNuottiiocne

CWaaurtnioinng

AC Warning Charger

Replacement AC Charger P/N CM 120-007

This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio on your belt while still being able to communicate with other vessels. A small Push to Talk (PTT) button on the lapel speaker/microphone allows you to answer any incoming call.

DC Charger
DC Charger Replacement DC Charger P/N CM 130-005

LiON Battery Pack

LiON Battery

LiON replacement battery (P/N CM 110-034).

Drop-In Battery Charger

Replacement Drop-In Charger P/N CM 110-032

Antenna

Replacement Antenna P/N CM 300-002.

NMEA Output Cable

NMEA Output Cable P/N CM 140-003

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ain Icons

Main Icons

World City Time Zones

Intro econdary Icons

OperIantiroon
Installation Secondary Icons

IAnctrcoedsuscotriioens

World City Time Zones COupsetroamtioenr Assistance

CWuasrtoramnetyr Assistance

Warranty

In order to set correct local time as compared to different World City Time Zones, enter the

hour "offset" as listed below. The correct local time appears on the VHF for Cities all over

the world. See page 20 for setup information.

CAInsussstiatsoltlmaanteiocren

Customer Assistance

Longitudinal Zone

Offset

City

E172.50 to W172.50

-12

IDLW (International Date Line West)

W172.50 to W157.50

-11

Nome

Notice

WC1aN5uot7tiioc.ne50 to WCW1aa4urtn2ioinn.g50

Warning

-10

W142.50 to W127.50

-9

Honolulu Yukon STD

W127.50 to W112.50

-8

Los Angeles STD

W112.50 to W097.50

-7

Denver STD

W097.50 to W082.50

-6

Chicago STD

W082.50 to W067.50

-5

New York STD

W067.50 to W052.50

-4

Caracas

W052.50 to W037.50

-3

Rio de Janeiro

W037.50 to W022.50

-2

Fernando de Noronha

W022.50 to W007.50

-1

Azores Islands

W007.50 to E007.50 GMT

London

E007.50 to E022.50

Rome

E022.50 to E037.50

Cairo

E037.50 to E052.50

Moscow

E052.50 to E067.50

Abu Dhabi

E067.50 to E082.50

Maldives

E082.50 to E097.50

Dhuburi

E097.50 to E112.50

Bangkok

E112.50 to E127.50

Hong Kong

E127.50 to E142.50

Tokyo

E142.50 to E157.50

+10

Sydney

E157.50 to E172.50

+11

Solomon Islands

E172.50 to W172.50

+12

Auckland

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