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Cobra Marine MR HH100 User Manual

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VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH1 00
Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra
®
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
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 and bridge tenders,
Owner's Manual
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 ten 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
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. 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).
English and Spanish. productinfo
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Part No. 087-P
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English
Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance
™
VHF radio.
®
product will give you
™
VHF Radio Works
®
Electronics offers the following
cobra.com (e-mail).
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© 2003 Cobra
®
Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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  • Page 1 Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Introduction 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Indicators and Controls and Indicators Product Features Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Introduction Wrist Strap Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Connector External Speaker/ • Introduction Microphone Jack Belt Our Thanks to You ........A1 Clip Button Customer Assistance .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information • WARNINGS Before assembling and using your CobraMarine ™ VHF radio, DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use. please read these general precautions and warnings. DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites, Warning and Caution Statements or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.

  • Page 4: Recommendations For Marine Communication

    Recommendations for Marine Communication FCC Information Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols Recommendations for Marine Communication Radio Call Sign • Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages.

  • Page 5: Vhf Marine Radio Procedures

    VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling • • To Call Another Vessel Or A Shore Installation Such As A Lock Or Bridge Tender: Maintain Your Watch Make sure your radio is On.

  • Page 6: Radiotelephone Calls

    Emergency Messages Radiotelephone Calls and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls Marine Emergency Signals • The three spoken international emergency signals are: Boaters may make and receive telephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of Public Coast Stations.
  • Page 7 Emergency Messages Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure 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. Speak slowly —...

  • Page 8: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments in the U.S.A. Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) • Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88* Distress, Safety, and Calling For calls to marine operators at public coast stations.
  • Page 9 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits • • 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) • 156.050 156.050 Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas. •...
  • Page 10 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits • 156.900 161.500 Port Operations, Ship Movement • • 156.900 156.900 Commercial •...
  • Page 11 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits • 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement • 156.175 156.175 Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas...
  • Page 12 VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Channel Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive Limits • 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) • • 156.925 156.925 Non-Commercial (Recreational) •...

  • Page 13: Noaa Weather Channels

    NOAA Weather Channels Included in This Package VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation NOAA Weather Channels Included in This Package • • Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your VHF radio. The National You should find all of the following items in the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides continuous, around-the-clock package with your CobraMarine ™...

  • Page 14: Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack And Waterproof Pouch

    Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack and Waterproof Pouch Batteries and Charger Jack Installation Installation Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack and Waterproof Pouch Batteries and Charger Jack • • The radio is shipped with a wrist strap, belt clip and waterproof pouch in the Batteries Remove Belt Clip package.

  • Page 15: Operating Your Radio

    Getting Started Getting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Getting Started Volume On-Off Volume Knob • The On-Off Power/Volume knob also controls the speaker Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various volume.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Getting Started Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Channels Backlight Channel Up or Down Buttons Backlight/Monitor Button Your radio will receive and transmit VHF signals on The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight whenever the the channel indicated on the LCD. You can change Backlight/Monitor button is pressed.

  • Page 17: Standby/Receive And Transmit

    Standby/Receive and Transmit Standby/Receive and Transmit Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Standby/Receive and Transmit Transmit Check Channel Number • Transmit mode gives you the ability to interact with safety Standby and Receive services, other vessels, and shore stations. When you use Standby is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On.

  • Page 18: Weather Radio And Alert

    Weather Radio and Alert Weather Radio and Alert Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio NOAA All Hazards/Weather Radio and Alerts Weather Alert • NOAA also broadcasts special weather alerts to warn of severe weather. These are Weather Radio preceded by a special signal that your radio can detect. However, you must set your NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA Weather Channels radio to the weather channel that broadcasts a strong signal in the area where you are, section on page 22 of this manual.

  • Page 19: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation During An Incoming Transmission, Talk or Channel Up/Down • You Can Choose From The Following: Channel 16 Channel 16 Button a. Press the Talk button to remain on that channel and end This function gives you quick access to the calling scanning.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Specifications Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio Maintenance Specifications • • Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine ™ VHF radio in good General operating condition. Frequency Range: TX 156.025 to 157.425 MHz Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild Frequency Range: RX 156.050 to 163.275 MHz detergent.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Warranty Product Service Warranty Customer Service Limited 3-Year Warranty Product Service • • For Products Purchased In the U.S.A. If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine ™ VHF product, or if you are missing parts… Cobra ®...

  • Page 22: Optional Accessories And Order Form

    Optional Accessories and Order Form Customer Service Name Address (No P.O. Boxes) City State/Province Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type: Visa Mastercard Discover Exp. Date Customer Signature Amount Shipping/Handling* Item # U.S. Cost Each Amount $10.00 or less ..$3.00 $10.01-$25.00 .

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