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Cobra Marine MR HH125 Owner's Manual

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Introduction
Our Thanks to You
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine
Properly used, this Cobra
Owner's Manual
many years of reliable service.
How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works
This radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you
two-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily
for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. With it, you
can call for help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders,
and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.
Besides two-way communications, the radio can provide quick access to receive
all the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) weather
channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel
you can select for your area.
Customer Assistance
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 6:00 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays)
773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Customer Assistance
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Radio Controls and Indicators Introduction External Speaker/ Microphone Jack Antenna Backlit Screen Push to Talk Button (Talk) Backlight/ Key Lock Button Dual Watch/ Scan Button Squelch Defeat Button Memory/ Escape Button Enter/Setup Button Speaker A2 English Introduction Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen ON/OFF/ Volume Control Receive &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You ......... . A1 Customer Assistance .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine ® VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio.

  • Page 5: Recommendations For Marine Communication

    Marine Communication, Procedures & FCC Licensing Introduction 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 3 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider a higher powered handheld or installing a Cobra Marine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Included in this Package Installation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Included in this Package You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio. Radio Wrist Strap Spring-Loaded Belt Clip Operating Instruction Manual English Installation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Wrist Strap and Belt Clip •...

  • Page 7: Batteries And Charging

    Batteries and Charging Installation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Batteries and Charging The radio is is shipped with five (5) NiMH rechargeable Install Batteries batteries. WARNING The 12V power cord supplied with this radio is only to be used with its rechargeable batteries. Do not attempt to charge any other type of batteries in the radio as fire, explosion or battery damage will occur.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    VHF Marine Radio Protocols Getting Started Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the MR HH125 Radio various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout this manual you will be instructed to “Press” or to “Press and Hold”...
  • Page 9 Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols Backlight/Key Lock Button Backlight/Key Lock Button The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight as long as any button is pressed and will remain On for 10 seconds after the button is released.

  • Page 10: Setup Mode Programming

    Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols Setup Mode Programming The following series of procedures is designed to allow you to set the programmable features of your radio. Correctly following these steps results in a minimal amount of radio setup programming time.
  • Page 11 Setup Mode Programming Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols Roger Beep Mode Roger Beep Mode In Roger Beep mode, your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts your listener that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak. To Set Roger Beep On or Off: 1.

  • Page 12: Standby, Receive And Transmit

    Standby, Receive and Transmit VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Standby, Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive (Rx) Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned On. From this mode, you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions that are active in Marine Standby mode.

  • Page 13: Advanced Operation

    NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alert VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio When NOAA broadcasts a weather alert signal and your radio is in WX Alert Standby mode, the following items will be displayed on the LCD display: The WX icon (cloud/sun) icon will be displayed. ■...
  • Page 14 Advanced Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Dual-Watch Mode Dual-Watch mode gives you one (1) button access to scan a total of two (2) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one (1) of the scanned locations.
  • Page 15 Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols To Recall a Stored Memory Location: MEM Icon 1. Press the Memory/Escape button. The MEM icon will be turned On. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Advanced Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Channel Scan Mode Scanning During Channel Scan mode, the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through ALL the channels. Whenever any activity is detected, the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel.

  • Page 17: Vhf Marine Radio Protocols

    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 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.

  • Page 18: Voice Calling

    Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Calling You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by. Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communication. The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for safety purposes for everyone on the water.

  • Page 19: Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure

    Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Emergency Messages and Distress 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 rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control.

  • Page 20: Warranty And Trademark

    Limited 1-Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio, 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 used within the U.S.A.

  • Page 21: Customer Service

    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 Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;...

  • Page 22: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix 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 23 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Assignments (English) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88* For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations.
  • Page 24 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Map Frequency Channel Number Frecuencia Mapa de canales Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive de canal EE.UU. Internac Canadá Transm. Recepción • • 156.050 160.650 • 156.050 156.050 • • 156.100 160.700 • • 156.150 160.750 •...
  • Page 25 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Map Frequency Channel Number Frecuencia Mapa de canales Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive de canal EE.UU. Internac Canadá Transm. Recepción • • • 156.700 156.700 • Rx Only 156.750 • • 156.750 156.750 • •...
  • Page 26 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Map Frequency Channel Number Frecuencia Mapa de canales Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive de canal EE.UU. Internac Canadá Transm. Recepción • • • 157.200 161.800 • • • 157.250 161.850 • RX only 161.850 •...
  • Page 27 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Map Frequency Channel Number Frecuencia Mapa de canales Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive de canal EE.UU. Internac Canadá Transm. Recepción • • • 156.325 156.325 • • • 156.375 156.375 • • • 156.425 156.425 •...
  • Page 28 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Map Frequency Channel Number Frecuencia Mapa de canales Número Int’l Canada Transmit Receive de canal EE.UU. Internac Canadá Transm. Recepción • 156.925 161.525 • • 156.925 156.925 • 156.975 161.575 156.975 156.975 • • 157.025 161.625 •...

  • Page 29: Weather Channel Assignments

    VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix (English) NOTE Many of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit and receive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation. The rest of the plain-numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation.

  • Page 30: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories VHF Marine Radio Protocols Accessories Optional Cobra accessories can enhance the use of the radio and offer convenience to the end user. Lapel Speaker/Microphone Lapel Speaker/Microphone A speaker/microphone, that attaches to your lapel. Order P/N CM 330-001. This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio on your belt while still being able to communicate with other vessels.

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