Related Manuals for Cobra Marine MR HH200 VP
Summary of Contents for Cobra Marine MR HH200 VP
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH200 VP Printed in the Philippines Part No. 480-082-P Revised 12-3-03 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® English...
-
Page 2: Our Thanks To You
Our Thanks To You And Customer Assistance 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Controls And Indicators Introduction Wrist Strap Connector External Speaker/ Microphone Jack Belt Clip On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Antenna Backlit Screen Talk Button Battery Door Latch Battery Compartment High/Low Power – Lock Button Mode Button Backlight/ Monitor Weather/ Button UIC Button Instant Channel 16 Button... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Introduction Important Safety Information Before assembling and using your CobraMarine ™ VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning And Caution Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be assembled and used properly. Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling and using it. -
Page 5: Recommendations For Marine Communication
Recommendations For Marine Communication Introduction 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 two (2) watt maximum output of your radio isn’t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider purchasing a CobraMarine up to five (5) watts of output power or installing a Cobra up to 25 watts of output power. -
Page 6: Vhf Marine Radio Procedures
VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages. Power Try one-half ( ⁄... -
Page 7: Radiotelephone Calls
Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations. Calls can be made — for a fee — between your VHF radio and telephones on land, sea, and in the air. See pages 12 through 21 for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels. - Page 8 Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. 2. Select VHF Channel 16. 3. Press Talk button and say: “MAYDAY — MAYDAY — MAYDAY.” (Or “PAN —...
-
Page 9: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three (3) 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 (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following pages). - Page 10 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • • 156.050 160.650 • 156.050 156.050 • • 156.100 160.700 • • 156.150 160.750 • 156.150 156.150 • 156.200 160.800 • 156.200 156.200 •...
- Page 11 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • 156.900 161.500 • • 156.900 156.900 • 156.950 161.550 • • 156.950 156.950 • • • 157.000 161.600 • 157.000 157.000 • •...
- Page 12 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • 156.175 160.775 • 156.175 156.175 • • 156.225 160.825 • • 156.225 156.225 • 156.275 160.875 • • • 156.275 156.275 • 156.325 160.925 •...
- Page 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • 156.925 161.525 • • 156.925 156.925 • 156.975 161.575 • • 156.975 156.975 • 157.025 161.625 • • 157.025 157.025 • 157.075 161.675 •...
-
Page 14: Noaa Weather Channels And Alert
NOAA Weather Channels And Alert VHF Marine Radio Protocols NOAA Weather Channels And Alert Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your VHF radio. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of the latest weather information. Taped weather messages run every four (4) to six (6) minutes and are revised every two (2) or three (3) hours, or as needed. -
Page 15: Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack And Waterproof Pouch
Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack And Waterproof Pouch Installation Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack And Waterproof Pouch The radio is shipped with a Wrist Strap, Belt Clip and Waterproof Pouch in the package. The Speaker/Microphone Jack can be used with additional accessories. Contact your local Cobra ®... -
Page 16: Getting Started
Batteries And Charger Operating Your Radio Charging The Batteries Charge Tab To Recharge The Rechargeable NiCD Battery Pack In Radio: 1. Insert NiCD batteries (part No. NiCB) in the battery compartment. (See page 25 for installing batteries.) 2. Open the charge tab on the side of the unit. 3. - Page 17 Getting Started Operating Your Radio Volume On-Off Power/Volume Knob The On-Off Power/Volume knob also controls the speaker Volume. The Volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker and does not affect the Volume of your outgoing messages, which is controlled by the circuitry of your radio.
-
Page 18: Standby/Receive And Transmit
Getting Started And Standby/Receive And Transmit Operating Your Radio Backlight Backlight/Monitor Button The LCD will be illuminated by the Backlight whenever the Backlight/Monitor button is pressed. It will remain On for (10) seconds. If a button on the front panel is pressed while the Backlight is On, it will remain On for ten (10) seconds after that button is pressed. -
Page 19: Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert
Weather Radio And Alert Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert Weather Radio NOAA broadcasts Weather information as described in the NOAA Weather channels section on page 22 of this manual. You can tune to these ten (10) channels at any time (only in the Receive mode). -
Page 20: Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Channel 16 Channel 16 Button This function gives you quick access to the calling Channel 16 — from any operational mode. To Switch To Channel 16: Channel 16 1. Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16. To exit the Channel 16 mode and return to whatever status existed before entering this mode, press the Channel 16 button a second time. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance And Troubleshooting Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine operating condition. Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen. -
Page 22: Warranty
Warranty Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Cobra ® Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. -
Page 23: Order Form And Optional Accessories
Order Form And Optional Accessories Customer Service Order Form Name Address (No P.O. Boxes) City Telephone Credit Card Number Type: Customer Signature Amount Shipping/Handling* $10.00 or less ..$3.00 $10.01-$25.00 ..$5.50 $25.01-$50.00 .