Cobra MRHH100 Owner's Manual

Cobra mrhh100 marine radio: owners manual

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VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH1 00
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine
Properly used, this Cobra
many years of reliable service.
How Your CobraMarine
This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you
2-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,
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and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.
Besides 2-way communications, the radio can provide quick access to receive
all ten (10) NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration)
weather channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a
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weather channel you can select for your area.
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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
customer assistance services:
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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 6:00 p.m. CT Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
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For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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  • Page 1 VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH1 00 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Introduction Intro Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine Properly used, this Cobra many years of reliable service. How Your CobraMarine This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you...
  • Page 2: Warranty Assistance

    Radio Controls And Indicators Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance External Speaker/ Microphone Jack On-Off Power/ Customer Installation Assistance Volume Knob Secondary Icons Antenna Backlit Screen Notice Caution Warning Talk Button Backlight/ Monitor Button Instant Channel 16 Button Channel Up Button Channel Down Button Speaker/...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FCC Licensing Information ........4 Icons VHF Marine Radio Procedures ....... 6 Intro...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician. Notice Caution Warning Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC rules and make it illegal to use. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 5: Recommendations For Marine Communication

    CobraMarine Secondary Icons radio with up to five (5) watts of output power or installing a Cobra radio with up to 25 watts of output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your local dealer for model availability.)
  • Page 6: Voice Calling

    For best sound quality at the station you’re calling, hold the microphone Notice Caution Warning at least two (2) inches [five (5) cm] from your mouth and slightly off to one (1) side. Speak in a normal tone of voice. Warranty • Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 7: Radiotelephone Calls

    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 rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control.
  • Page 8 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. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 9: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    * These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of Notice Caution Warning the country or for certain types of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them. Warranty Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 10 1 Watt CAN and INT Canada (EPIRB Buoys Only); International (On-Board Communication) International Distress, Safety and Calling 1 Watt CAN State Controlled (U.S.A. Only) VHF Marine Channel Assignments Customer Warranty Assistance Customer Assistance Notice Caution Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 11 West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) VHF Marine Channel Assignments Customer Warranty Assistance Customer Assistance Caution Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 12 International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) Port Operations (Intership only). Restricted to communications 1 Watt CAN with pilots for movement and docking of ships. VHF Marine Channel Assignments Customer Warranty Assistance Customer Assistance Caution Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 13 All channels are pre-programmed at the factory according to international Notice Caution Warning regulations and those 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 duplex. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 14: Noaa Weather Channels And Alert

    Secondary Icons You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine Notice Caution Radio Operating Instruction Manual Wrist Strap Warranty • ™ VHF radio: Warning Waterproof Pouch Belt Clip Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer. External Speaker/Microphone Jack Your radio can be fitted with an optional External Speaker/Microphone (not included), freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra ® directly for optional accessories.
  • Page 16: Operating Your Radio

    1. From Standby mode, press and hold the Weather/UIC button for three (3) seconds. The U, I, or C icon will blink on the LCD. Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map(s). Warranty Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 17 Transmit Power Output Low Power Mode Your radio can Transmit selectively at one-half ( two (2) watts of power. Cobra the low power setting for short-range communications, to conserve battery life, and to avoid overpowering nearby stations with your signal. Use the high power setting for...
  • Page 18: Intro Operation

    Power icon, the battery outline of the icon will start to blink to indicate very little power is left. The radio will still transmit until the battery voltage drops below the minimum required to operate the radio. Transmit Icon Warranty Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 19: Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert

    You will not hear the tone signal, but you will hear the weather alert message. The Weather Alert icon can be turned On or Off by pressing the Mode button. Warranty Warning ™ Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 20: Advanced Operation

    Standby mode. The setting you select will be saved when you turn your radio off and on again. When keystroke tones are On, the Keystroke Tone icon will be displayed. Warranty Warning Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    -60 dB -50 dB 250 mW @ 8 Ohms 156.025 to 157.425 MHz ⁄ Watt and 2 Watts -60 dB High -55 dB Low Condenser 1000 Ohms +/-10 ppm -45 dB Nothing comes close to a Cobra • ⁄ Watt ®...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    4. Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Ship 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 Service, Cobra Illinois 60707 U.S.A.
  • Page 23: Order Form And Optional Accessories

    Cobra ® Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept. Positioning System) 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA HighGear ® Accessories To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com VHF Marine Radios Power Inverters 40 English • Country Exp. Date Amount U.S. Subtotal...

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