Cobra MR HH 500 FLT BT EU Owner's Manual

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VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH500 FLT BT EU
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
Our Thanks to You and

Customer Assistance

Introduction
Our Thanks to You
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine
Owner's Manual
Properly used, this Cobra
many years of reliable service.
How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works
This radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you
two-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily
for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. With it, you
can call for help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders,
and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand
its many features, please refer to this owner's manual. If you require further
assistance after reading this manual, please contact your local dealer.
For Warranty, Product Service and
Accessory Information
Please contact your local dealer or distributor.
See the enclosed leaflet that provides contact
information for the CobraMarine international
distributors.
A1 English
English
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VHF radio.
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product will give you
©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Radio Controls
and Indicators
Introduction
Antenna
Speaker/
Backlit
Microphone
LCD
ON/OFF/
External Cover
Screen
Volume Control
Push to
Talk
Button
Channel
Down
Button
GMRS
ROG
VHF
R
X
Backlight/
T
Key Lock
A
Button
B
U
C I
ATIS VOX LOMEDHI
SAME
MEM
Bluetooth
MARINE HH500
Button
Call/Enter
CALL
Button
ENT SETUP
TW
16
MEM
ESC
Tri-Watch
SUBMERSIBLE
Button
SCAN Button
Speaker
A2 English
Belt Clip
Battery
Battery
Door
Screw
Bluetooth
Microphone
Channel
Up Button
Rewind-Say-Again
®
Button
Instant
Channel
16 Button
Memory/Escape
Button
Power Level
Button
VHF Microphone

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  • Page 1: Customer Assistance

    SCAN Button information for the CobraMarine international MR HH500 FLT BT EU distributors. VHF Microphone ©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation Speaker 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com A1 English A2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 2: Backlit Lcd (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen

    BURP Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra Waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m) of water programmable channels. accessories. The Cobra exclusive BURP feature expels for 30 minutes. Floating water from the speaker grill if the unit is Unlimited Memory Channels dropped in the water or is subjected to Button/Key Lock This radio will float if dropped overboard.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessories ..........62 Declaration of Conformity and CE Markings ......64 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    This radio is supplied with a lithium-ion (LiON) rechargeable battery pack. Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium-ion (LiON) batteries in the radio. Do not short circuit the battery pack. When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. Batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire.
  • Page 5: Recommendations For Marine Communication

    Channel 16 by pressing one key. If the maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider a higher powered handheld or installing a Cobra Marine fixed mount Station License radio with up to 25 watts of output power.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Power Level SCAN Button SUBMERSIBLE Button until battery pack is fully seated against radio housing. VHF Microphone Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English Speaker A2 English 3. Tighten the screw using the end of the belt clip to secure the battery pack to the radio.
  • Page 7: Batteries And Charger

    (LiON) battery pack from freezing to obtain best performance from the battery pack. NOTE If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or vertical bulkhead (using the screw holes provided) to prevent possible damage due to the boat rolling or pitching.
  • Page 8: Installation

    NOTICE Insert the spacer into the battery charger to support Use only the drop-in charger provided by Cobra. Do the battery pack during this charging process. Follow not use the charger with alkaline batteries; only the the same procedures in “Initial Charge”...
  • Page 9: Operating Your Radio

    “Press” means a momentary press of approximately control. Unthread the Speaker/Microphone port cover to access one (1) second. “Press and Hold” means to hold the button and install an optional Cobra speaker or microphone into this port. down for approximately two (2) seconds. Talk Button...
  • Page 10: Operating Your Radio

    Your radio can transmit selectively at 1, 3 or 6 watts of on the channel indicated on the LCD display. You can change power. Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting the channel at any time using the Channel Up/Down buttons.
  • Page 11: Setup Mode Programming

    The mode programming follows this sequence: functions will be blocked. Squelch Level Set UIC Channel Map Tone Alert On/Off Call Tone Select Roger Beep On/Off Key Tone On/Off Rewind Enable/Disable ATIS On/Off (display only ATIS enabled) 16 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 12: Operating Your Radio

    If Call Tone Alert is set to On, the radio will alert you to a call will display ROGER BEEP ON or OFF. GMRS from a compatible Cobra radio with a Call Alert. 2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF. ROG will be displayed when On.
  • Page 13: Atis Id Programming

    GMRS 6. Press the Call/Enter/Setup button again, after all The Automatic Transmission Identification System (ATIS) feature of this Cobra radio numbers have been entered, to save the ATIS ID is used to identify marine vessels in some inland waterways of European countries number and return to the Marine Standby mode.
  • Page 14: Bluetooth Mode Pairing And Programming

    2. Press the Channel UP/Down button to select ON or OFF. ATIS VOX LOMEDHI SAME 3. Press the Call/Enter/Setup button to confirm your selection and move to the next Setup mode programming. 22 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 15: Operating Your Radio

    GMRS This setting allows you to turn On and Off the small Bluetooth of your Cobra selected tones when you receive a call on your radio inside this VHF radio. The default setting is ON. Turning mobile phone. If Call Tone Alert is set to Off, the radio will it Off can save some power.
  • Page 16: Standby/Receive And Transmit

    Receive (Rx) mode at any given time. You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released. Battery Power icon is held at the level it was at during receive. 26 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 17: Advanced Operation

    Call/Enter/Setup button to confirm entry. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining additional Tri-Watch memory channel. 5. After programming both Tri-Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri-Watch mode. 28 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 18 6. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button for two (2) seconds. This will return the radio to Memory mode. ATIS VOX LOMEDHI 7. Press and release the MEM/ESC button again to return to Marine Standby mode. 30 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 19: Operating Your Radio

    6. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button for two (2) seconds. This will return the radio to Memory mode. 7. Press and release the MEM/ESC button again to return to Marine Standby mode. 32 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 20: Operating Your Radio

    5. To EXIT Memory Location Scan mode, press the SCAN button again. The MEM icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode. ATIS VOX LOMEDHI SAME 34 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 21: Rewind Operation

    VOX associated with VHF mode. 4. To end a call, press and release the Bluetooth button. The radio will then return to previous Standby mode and resume normal operation. 36 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 22: Vhf Marine Radio Protocols

    Voice dialing is an advanced function and may not be 1. Simply dial a number on your mobile phone. supported by all phones. Cobra suggests you set it up (See manufacturer’s instructions for making a call.) and become familiar with it on your mobile phone When the phone’s Send key is pressed, the radio will...
  • Page 23 If switched to Off setting, then the radio will not position. reconnect with mobile phone on power up. It must ATIS LOMEDHI SAME be turned back On again from the Bluetooth Programming mode. 40 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 24: Floating Feature

    Can I use my mobile phone for emergency use? the speaker grill and muffle the audio. No, Cobra does not endorse cellular telephones as a substitute for marine radios. To Activate Burp: They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress 1.
  • Page 25: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Channel 16, except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio. other station (6) watts or move closer When you are on land. Signal is blocked Move until you have a “line- by terrain of-sight” to the other station 44 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 26: Voice Calling

    The vessel Corsair is calling the vessel Vagabond: Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair. Over.” Vagabond: “Please switch and answer on Channel 68 (or any proper working channel). Over.” Corsair: “Switching to Channel 68. Over.” 46 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 27: Radiotelephone Calls

    Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you may be in a position to relay the message. 48 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 28: Vhf Marine Radio Protocols

    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. 50 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 29: Specifications (Typical)

    These are noted in the channel assignment chart. If operating your vessel in U.S.A. or Canadian waters, consult the national communi- cation authority or a knowledgeable local radio operator for further guidance. 52 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 30 • • 156.800 156.800 Universal Distress, Safety and Calling • • • 156.850 156.850 1 watt CAN INT - Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement; USA - State Controlled; CAN - Pilotage 54 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 31: Vhf Marine Radio Protocols

    CAN - West Coast (Coastguard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) • 156.125 160.725 International Port Operations, Ship Movement, Public Correspondence • 156.125 156.125 West Coast (Coastguard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) 56 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 32 Port Operations, Ship Movement, Public Correspondence • • 156.925 156.925 Non-Commercial (Recreational) • 156.975 161.575 Port Operations, Ship Movement, Public Correspondence • • 156.975 156.975 Commercial (Also Non-Commercial In Great Lakes Only) 58 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 33 A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on page A3). In some countries, additional channels are available. These can be programmed on the radio by the local distributor. 60 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 34: Accessories

    Accessories Belt Clip • Replacement Belt Clip P/N CM 240-003 Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use of the radio. Some are listed below: Alkaline Battery Tray Alkaline Battery Tray A special alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-024) is available as an optional accessory to have as an emergency backup.
  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity And Ce Markings

    CE Markings Product Features Introduction Appendix Declaration of Conformity • We Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin, Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the products VHF Marine Radios: MR HH500 FLT BT EU...

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