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VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH400
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
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,
Owner's Manual
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
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.
Printed in China
Contact Your Local Dealer
Part No. 480-084-P
Revised 11-20-03
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- Page 1 VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH400 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 2-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes.
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Page 2: Introduction
Radio Controls And Indicators Introduction Antenna Squelch Knob On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Backlight/ Key Lock Button Talk Button Channel Up/Down Buttons Weather/ UIC Button High/Low Power Button Speaker/ Microphone A2 English Introduction Belt Clip Engagement Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Knob Transmit Icon... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
FCC Licensing Information ........5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures ....... 7 Voice Calling . -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
NEVER allow the antenna to touch any part of your body when transmitting. KEEP the radio and antenna at least as far from bystanders as from yourself. DO NOT operate the radio without the supplied antenna or a Cobra replacement attachment. In addition to the RF energy exposure hazard, doing so may damage the radio. -
Page 5: Recommendations For Marine Communication
™ fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your local dealer for model availability.) If you will be going far offshore, you should consider adding even more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel. -
Page 6: Vhf Marine Radio Procedures
Messages containing obscene, indecent, or profane words or meaning. General calls, signals, or messages (messages not addressed to a particular station) on Channel 16, except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio. When you are on land. • Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 7: Voice Calling
Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular telephone. Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using. • Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 8: Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure
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 9 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 ®...
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Page 10: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments
* These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... - Page 11 Environmental (Receive Only). Used by class C EPIRB’s. 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
- Page 12 U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only); 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
- Page 13 International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) Port Operations (Intership only). Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
- Page 14 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. VHF Marine Channel Assignments Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
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Page 15: Noaa Weather Channels And Alert
For connection to 120 volt wall outlet. Battery Charger Power Cord Operating Instruction Manual For connection to 12 volt source through cigarette lighter. • VHF radio: ™ Drop-In Battery Charger Battery Tray With 6 AA NiMH Batteries Belt Clip Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 16: Antenna, Wrist Strap, And Belt Clip
NiMH batteries are toxic. Please dispose of the old ones properly. Some marine suppliers accept old batteries for recycling and many municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal. • ⁄ ) turn. ⁄ ) turn clockwise to Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 17: Batteries And Charger
Charging will be quicker if the radio is turned Off. CAUTION Fully Discharged Use only the drop-in charger provided by Cobra Do not use the charger with alkaline batteries; only the NiMH batteries are rechargeable. Spent alkaline batteries must be discarded and replaced. -
Page 18: Operating Your Radio
To receive weaker signals, turn the Squelch knob counter-clockwise. If the squelch is set so you can hear a continuous hissing sound, the scan and tri-watch functions will be blocked. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... - Page 19 Without Disturbing Any Settings: 1. Press the Backlight/Key Lock button. The backlight will remain On for ten (10) seconds. If the backlight is On, a press of the Backlight/Key Lock button will turn it Off. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
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Page 20: Standby/Receive And Transmit
If the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes, the radio will automatically cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain. As soon as the Talk button is released, it can be pressed again to resume transmission. Transmit Icon Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 21: Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alerts
Channel 16 and the sequence will start over at step 1. If you press this button when Key Lock mode is On, you will get a three (3) beep error message and your radio will not change mode. • Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 22: Advanced Operation
You Can Choose From The Following: a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the last tri-watch location scanned and return to Standby mode. b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change scan direction. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... - Page 23 You Can Choose From The Following: a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the last memory location scanned and return to Standby mode. b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change scan direction. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
- Page 24 You Can Choose From The Following: a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the last memory location scanned and return to Standby mode. b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change scan direction. Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
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Page 25: Maintenance
0.30 uV -60 dB -60 dB -60 dB 250 mW @ 8 Ohms 156.025 to 157.425 MHz 1 and 5 Watts -60 dB High -55 dB Low Condenser +/-5 ppm -40 dB Nothing comes close to a Cobra • ®... -
Page 26: Warranty
4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. -
Page 27: 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 48 English • Country Exp. Date Amount U.S. Subtotal Total •...