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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 ®...
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.)
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.
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.
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 –...
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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 —...
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.