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VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH300 VP
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,
and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.
Owner's Manual
Besides 2-way communications, the radio can provide quick access to receive
all 10 NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) weather
channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a
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weather channel you can select for your area.
Customer Assistance
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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.
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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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- Page 1 VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH300 VP Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Introduction Intro 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...
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Page 2: Radio Controls And Indicators
Radio Controls And Indicators Introduction Intro Operation Customer Antenna Warranty Assistance Squelch Knob On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Customer Installation Assistance Secondary Icons Backlight/ Key Lock Button Notice Caution Warning Talk Button Channel Up/Down Buttons Weather/ UIC Button High/Low Power Button Speaker/ Microphone A2 English... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Main Icons Introduction Intro Introduction Our thanks to you ........A1 Customer assistance . -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Introduction Intro Operation Customer Assistance Important safety information Before assembling and using your CobraMarine Warranty please read these general precautions and warnings. Customer Installation Warning and caution statements Assistance To make the most of this radio, it must be assembled and used properly. Please read Secondary Icons Customer Warranty... -
Page 5: Recommendations For Marine Communication
Recommendations for Marine Communication Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance 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 five watt maximum output of your radio isn’t sufficient for the distances you travel from Customer Installation... -
Page 6: Vhf Marine Radio Procedures
VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance VHF marine radio procedures Maintain your watch Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned on and Customer be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages. Installation Assistance Power... -
Page 7: Caution Warning
Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance 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 Customer Warranty Assistance... -
Page 8: Installation
Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Marine distress procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is on. Customer Installation 2. Select VHF Channel 16. Assistance 3. Press Talk button and say: Secondary Icons “MAYDAY —... -
Page 9: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance VHF marine channel assignments Three sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same Customer for all three maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following Installation... -
Page 10: Installation
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada Transmit • • 156.050 Customer Installation Assistance • 156.050 Secondary Icons • • 156.100 • • 156.150 • 156.150 Notice Caution Warning •... -
Page 11: Assistance
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • 156.900 161.500 Customer Installation Assistance • • 156.900 156.900 Secondary Icons • 156.950 161.550 • • 156.950 156.950 •... -
Page 12: Assistance
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Channel Channel Map Frequency Number Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • 156.175 160.775 Customer Installation Assistance • 156.175 156.175 Secondary Icons • • 156.225 160.825 • • 156.225 156.225 •... -
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VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Channel Channel Map Number Int’l Canada Transmit • 156.925 Customer Installation • • 156.925 Assistance • 156.975 Secondary Icons • • 156.975 • 157.025 • • 157.025 Notice Caution Warning... -
Page 14: Noaa Weather Channels And Alert
NOAA Weather Channels and Alert VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance NOAA weather channels and alert Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your VHF radio. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of the latest weather information. -
Page 15: Antenna, Wrist Strap, And Belt Clip
Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Antenna, Wrist Strap, and Belt Clip Main Icons Installation Customer Installation Assistance Antenna, wrist strap and belt clip Secondary Icons Antenna installation Install Antenna The flexible Antenna for the radio is shipped separately in Intro Operation Customer Warranty... -
Page 16: Warning
Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Batteries and Charger Installation Customer Installation Assistance Initial charge Power Sources Secondary Icons The Cobra ® provided NiMH batteries can be Charged at home, in your automobile or in your boat using the appropriate 12 or 120 volt power cord with the charger. 1. -
Page 17: Getting Started
Getting Started Operating Your Radio Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Getting started Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio. Customer Throughout this manual you will be instructed to press or to press and hold buttons Installation Assistance on the radio. -
Page 18: Assistance
Getting Started Operating Your Radio Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance U.S.A./International/Canada channel maps Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three maps, but there are definite differences (see table on pages Customer Installation... -
Page 19: Standby/Receive And Transmit
Getting Started Operating Your Radio Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Key Lock Locked Buttons To prevent accidental changes to your settings, you can Lock: Channel Up Button Customer Installation Assistance Channel Down Button Secondary Icons Weather/UIC Button 16/9 Button High/Low Button Backlight/Key Lock Button Dual-Watch/Scan Button Notice... -
Page 20: Noaa All Hazards/Weather Radio And Alert
Standby/Receive and Transmit Operating Your Radio Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Transmit Check Channel Number Transmit mode gives you the ability to interact with safety services, other vessels and shore stations. When you use this capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to Customer Installation Assistance... -
Page 21: Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Weather alert signal When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode, you will hear a continuous audible tone and the Alert icon will flash on the LCD. - Page 22 Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance During Dual-Watch (while receiving an incoming Talk or Channel Up/Down transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press the Talk button to remain on that dual-watch location and return to Standby mode. Customer Installation Assistance...
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Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Operating Your Radio Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine in good operating condition. Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild Customer Installation Assistance detergent. -
Page 24: Limited 3-Year Warranty
Warranty Warranty Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Limited 3-Year warranty For products purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra ® Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine Customer Installation component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials Assistance for a period of three years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. -
Page 25: Order Form And Optional Accessories
Customer Service Intro Operation Customer Order form Assistance Name Customer Installation Assistance Address (No P.O. Boxes) Secondary Icons City Notice Caution Telephone Credit Card Number Customer Signature Amount Shipping/Handling* $10.00 or less ..$3.00 $10.01-$25.00 ..$5.50 $25.01-$50.00 .