Cobra MR HH100 VP EU Owner's Manual

Cobra MR HH100 VP EU Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios ™ VHF MARINE RADIO For more information or to Power Inverters MR HH100 VP EU order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 2: Our Thanks To You

    Please contact your local dealer or distributor. See the enclosed leaflet that provides contact information for the CobraMarine distributors. A1 English VHF radio. ™ VHF Radio Works ™ ©2004 Cobra Electronics Europe Limited ™ international Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin, Ireland www.cobra.com...
  • Page 3: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Introduction External Speaker/ Microphone Jack On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Antenna Backlit Screen Talk Button Backlight/ Monitor Button Instant Channel 16 Button Channel Up Button Channel Down Button Microphone/ Speaker A2 English Introduction Wrist Strap Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Connector Belt Clip...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You ........A1 Customer Assistance .
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    NEVER allow the antenna to touch any part of your body when transmitting. KEEP the radio at least as far from bystanders as from yourself. DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use. ALWAYS use only Cobra Electronics Corporation ™ authorized accessories (batteries, belt clips, chargers, etc.)
  • Page 6: 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 2 watt maximum output of your radio isn’t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider purchasing a CobraMarine up to 5 watts of output power or installing a CobraMarine up to 25 watts of output power.
  • Page 7: 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 ⁄ watt first if the station being called is within a few kilometres.
  • Page 8: 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 –...
  • Page 9 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 PAN —...
  • Page 10: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use internationally, in the U.S.A. and in Canada. Most of the channels are the same for all three maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following pages).
  • Page 11 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive • • 156.050 • 156.050 • • 156.100 • • 156.150 • 156.150 • 156.200 • 156.200 • 156.250 • • 156.250 •...
  • Page 12 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive • 156.900 • • 156.900 • 156.950 • • 156.950 • • • 157.000 • 157.000 • • 157.050 • • 157.050 •...
  • Page 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive • 156.175 • 156.175 • • 156.225 • • 156.225 • 156.275 • • 156.275 • 156.325 • • 156.325 • • •...
  • Page 14 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive • 156.975 • • 156.975 • 157.025 • • 157.025 • 157.075 • • 157.075 • 157.125 • • 157.125 • • 157.175 •...
  • Page 15: Included In This Package

    Included in this Package Installation Included in this Package You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine ™ VHF radio: Radio Waterproof Pouch Belt Clip Wrist Strap Wall Mount Charger with UK- Compatible Connector* For connection to AC wall outlet.
  • Page 16: Batteries And Charger Jack

    Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack and Waterproof Pouch Installation External Speaker/Microphone Jack Your radio can be fitted with an optional External Speaker/Microphone (not included), freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your local CobraMarine ™ dealer for optional accessories. To attach the external speaker/microphone: Speaker/Microphone Tab 1.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Batteries and Charger Installation Charging the Batteries Charge Tab To recharge the rechargeable NiMH battery pack in the radio: 1. Insert NiMH batteries (part No. FA-BP) in the battery compartment. (See page 25 for installing batteries.) 2. Open the charge tab on the side of the unit. 3.
  • Page 18 Transmit Power Output Low Power Mode Your radio can Transmit selectively at of power. Cobra Electronics Corporation you maintain the low power setting for short-range communications, to conserve battery life and to avoid overpowering nearby stations with your signal. Use the...
  • Page 19: Standby/Receive And Transmit

    Getting Started 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 ten seconds. If a button on the front panel is pressed while the Backlight is On, it will remain On for ten seconds after that button is pressed.
  • 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 Operating Your Radio Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine good 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: Specifications

    Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking Operating Your Radio Declaration of Conformity • We, the Manufacturer/Importer Cobra Electronics Europe Limited Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin, Ireland, Declare under our sole responsibility that the following product Portable Marine Radio : MRHH100EU To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents.

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