User's Manual

Introduction

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

If You Hear a Distress Call

You must give any message beginning with one (1) of these signals

priority over any other messages. ALL stations MUST remain silent on

Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates

directly to the emergency.

If you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by your radio.

If it is not answered, YOU should answer. If the distressed vessel is

not nearby, wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge.

Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you may be in a position to

relay the message.

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Emergency Messages

and Distress Procedure

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