MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Introduction Channel Number 20 • 20A 24 25 26 27 28 • • • • • • • • 60 61 61A 62 62A 22 English 156.900 156.900 156.950 161.550 156.950 156.950 157.000 161.600 157.000 157.000 157.050 161.650 157.050 157.050 157.100 161.700 • 157.100 157.100 • 157.150 161.750 157.150 157.150 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.075 156.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Introduction Channel 18 18A 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 23 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use Port Operations, Ship Movement Commercial Port Operations, Ship Movement Commercial Canada (Coast Guard Only); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only) Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Introduction Channel Number • • 65A 160.775 156.175 156.175 156.225 160.825 156.225 156.225 156.275 160.875 156.275 156.275 156.325 160.925 • 156.325 156.325 1 watt CAN 1 watt USA • • • • • • 66 Power Limits 156.175 • 65 Page 24 VHF Marine Channel Assignments • 64 64A 1:36 PM Channel Map Frequency USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive 63 63A 10/26/06 66A • 67 • • • 156.375 156.375 68 • • • 156.425 156.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Introduction Channel 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A 67 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 25 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Introduction Channel Number 78 78A 79 79A 80 80A 81 81A 82 82A 83 83A 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87 87A 88 88 88A 10/26/06 1:36 PM VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Map Frequency USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 26 156.925 156.925 156.975 156.975 157.025 157.025 157.075 157.075 157.125 157.125 157.175 157.175 157.225 157.225 157.275 157.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Introduction Channel 78 78A 79 79A 80 80A 81 81A 82 82A 83 83A 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87 87A 88 88 88A 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 27 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Non-Commercial (Recreational) Port Operations, Ship Movement Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) Port Operations, Ship Movement Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body GMRS Radio Protocols 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 28 GMRS Communication and GMRS FCC Licensing GMRS Communication • This GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body GMRS Radio Protocols 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 29 GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility The channel numbers in the GMRS Mode on the MR HH425LI model are designed to “match” the channels on Cobra and other GMRS radios manufactured over the last few years.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body NOAA/SAME Weather Alerts 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 30 NOAA Weather Channels and Alert NOAA Weather Channels and Alert • Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio. NOAA provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of the latest weather information. Taped weather messages run every four (4) to six (6) minutes and are revised every two (2) or three (3) hours, or as needed.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body NOAA/SAME Weather Alerts 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 31 NOAA Test Alert System NOAA Test Alert System • To test this system, NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in each local time zone. Any receiver that can detect the weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly. Weather Frequency/Channel Channel RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel 1 162.550 NOAA 2 162.400 NOAA 3 162.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body NOAA/SAME Weather Alerts 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 32 Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts • The MR HH425LI radio is capable of receiving Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts. During an NWR weather SAME alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to deteriorating weather conditions in a preprogrammed specific area or a specific event such as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Tropical Storm Warning.
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MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 34 Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Install Antenna • Antenna Installation The flexible antenna for the radio is shipped separately in the package and must be attached before you use the radio. 1. Align the base of the antenna with the socket in the top of the radio. 2. Screw it all the way into the socket. Be sure that the seal seats properly.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Installation Introduction 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 35 Batteries and Charger Batteries and Charger Lithium-Ion Battery Back • The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack (P/N CM 110-006) that is rechargeable. WARNING The charger provided with this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack provided. Do Not charge any other type of batteries in the charger as fire, explosion or battery damage will occur.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Installation Introduction Power Sources Remove Charger Spacer Initial Battery Charge 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 36 Batteries and Charger Initial Charge The Cobra-provided lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack may be charged at home, in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V power cord with the charger. 1. Insert one (1) of the power cords into the back of the drop-in charger. 2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Installation Introduction Locking Tab 10/26/06 1:36 PM Page 37 Batteries and Charger To Remove Battery Pack from Radio 1. Pivot the locking tab off of the back of the battery pack to unlock. 2. Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing. 3. Pull battery pack out of the radio housing. Battery Pack Charging Only NOTE The lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Installation Introduction Fully Charged 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 38 Batteries and Charger Maintaining the Battery Charge As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the battery power remaining. When the icon begins to flash, it is time to recharge or change the batteries. Partially Charged Fully Discharged NOTICE Use only the drop-in charger provided by Cobra.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 39 Getting Started Getting Started MR HH425LI Radio • Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout this manual you will be instructed to “Press” or to “Press and Hold” various buttons (except “Push to Talk”) on the radio. “Press” means a momentary press of approximately one (1) second.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction Squelch Control Speaker/Mic Port 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 40 Getting Started Squelch Control Squelch is controlled by turning the lower rotary concentric knob located directly below the On/Off/Volume control. With the power On, turn the knob counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound, then turn the knob clockwise until the hissing stops. This will establish a “Baseline” squelch.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction Backlight/Key Lock Button Key Locked Buttons Key Lock Icon 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 41 Getting Started Backlight/Key Lock Button The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight as long as any button is pressed and will remain On for 10 seconds after the button is released. To Display the Backlight Momentarily: Press the Backlight/Key Lock button. The backlight will remain On for 10 seconds.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction Channel Up/Down Button Currently On Channel 88 SCAN Button 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 42 Getting Started Channel Up/Down Button Your radio will Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) VHF and GMRS signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display. You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up/Down button. To Change Channels: Press the Channel Up/Down button.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction H-M-L Power Button Call/Enter/Setup Button 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 43 Getting Started High/Medium/Low (H-M-L) Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1, 3 or 5 watts of power. Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short-range communications. You will conserve battery life and avoid overpowering nearby stations with a low power setting signal.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 44 Setup Mode Programming Setup Mode Programming • The following series of procedures is designed to allow you to set the programmable features of your radio. Correctly following these steps results in a minimal amount of radio setup programming time.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction Set Channel Map Active Channel Map Icon 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 45 Setup Mode Programming USA/International/Canada Channel Maps Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the USA, Canada and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on pages 20 through 27).
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction VOX Mode VOX Level 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 46 Setup Mode Programming Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Mode In VOX mode, your radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can also set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To turn VOX Mode On or Off: 1. Display will show VOX icon and ON or OFF flashing. 2.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction VibrAlert® Tone Alert 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 47 Setup Mode Programming VibrAlert® Mode In VibrAlert® mode, your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, a silent vibration or both. NOTE VOX will be turned Off automatically when the radio is turned Off. This will avoid accidental transmissions. To set VibrAlert®: 1.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction Call Tone Mode 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 48 Setup Mode Programming Call Tone Mode In Call Tone mode, your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, a silent vibration or both. This setting will also allow you to transmit a unique Call Tone alert to identify your radio when you transmit messages. You can select from one of 10 different Call Tone signals. To Set Call Tone: 1.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction Roger Beep Mode 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 49 Setup Mode Programming Roger Beep Mode In Roger Beep mode, your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts your listener that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak. To Set Roger Beep On or Off: 1. Display will show ROG icon and ON or OFF flashing. 2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF. ROG will be displayed when On. 3.
MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction GMRS Mode 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 50 Setup Mode Programming GMRS Mode Programming The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a landmobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels (see page 28). Start from GMRS Standby mode to begin GMRS Setup programming.
