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Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Introduction Our Thanks to You • Thank you for purchasing a Cobra VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio. Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you many years of reliable service. HowYour Cobra VHF/GMRS Radio Works This dual band radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat or on land.
Radio Controls and Indicators Introduction Belt Clip Antenna Battery Backlit LCD Screen Speaker/ Microphone External Cover Battery Door Screw ON/OFF/ Volume Control Push to Talk Button Channel Down Button ROG R X T Backlight/ Key Lock Button ATISVOX Band Button Call/Enter/ Setup Button A BUIC GMRS VHF HI SAME MEM Channel Up Button Rewind-Say-Again® Button Instant Channel 16/9 Button Memory/Escape Button Tri-Watch Button SCAN Button Power Level/Weather Button VHF/GMRS Microphone Speaker A2
Backlit LCD Screen and Product Features Introduction Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Transmit and Receive Icons Key Tone Icon Signal Level Icon ROG Weather Icon X Active Channel T VHF Simplex Operation Icon A BU VOX Icon GMRS VHF • Roger Beep Icon Frequency Band Icons Button Lock Icon Call Alert Icon Weather Alert Icon Rewind-Say-Again® Icon VOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Battery Power Icon Memory Icon Low/Medium/High Power Icons S.A.M.E.
Product Features Introduction Product Features (continued) Bands Dual VHF (Very High Frequency) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) bands allow you to use different frequencies while using this radio either on land or water. VHF can be used for two-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-toshore station communications. GMRS can be used for small group communication such as in a general residential area or during recreational group outings. Note: GMRS radio usage requires an FCC License.
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Radio Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Information General Precautions Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your Cobra VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Introduction • Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio.
General Precautions Radio Check Procedure Introduction Introduction Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) System NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed. Please try the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service. Areas where the safety check service is available include the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and Southern California, as well as in select inland regions.
VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Procedures Introduction VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation • 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 Try 1 watt first, if the station being called is within a few miles. If there is no answer, switch to 3 watts and call again.
Voice Calling Voice Calling Introduction Voice Calling Introduction • You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by. Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communication. The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for safety purposes for everyone on the water. NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general-purpose calling.
Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Radiotelephone Calls Introduction Radiotelephone Calls Introduction • 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 radio and telephones on land, sea and in the air. See the Appendix for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels.
Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Introduction Introduction Marine Emergency Signals Marine Distress Procedure The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are: Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. MAYDAY The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.
Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Specific Area Message Encloding (SAME) Alerts Introduction Introduction For Example Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [or “IL 1234 AB,” repeated three (3) times] “Mayday Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)” “Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 miles” “Struck submerged object and flooding — need pump and tow” • The MR HH450 DUAL radio is capable of receiving Specific Area Message En
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Batteries and Charger Wrist Strap and Belt Clip VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Wrist Strap and Belt Clip • Power Sources Belt Clip Belt Clip Insert Belt Clip onto Radio Wrist Strap Attachment Secure Radio ROG R TX ATISVOX GMRS VHF Use the spring-loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person. 1. Slide the belt clip into the guide channel on the back of the radio until it is locked in place. 2.
Batteries and Charger VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Remove Battery Batteries and Charger VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation To Remove Battery Pack from Radio Fully Charged Battery Pack Charging Only NOTE The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio. Insert the spacer into the battery charger to support the battery pack during this charging process. Follow the same procedures in “Initial Charge” to charge the battery pack.
Getting Started Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Common Radio Functions Getting Started HH450 Radio R TX ATIS VOX A BUI ROG GM VHFRS HI SAC ME M EM • 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.
Getting Started VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Radio Speaker and Microphone The internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons. An optional Speaker/Microphone port is located at the top of the radio between the antenna and the Power/Volume control. Unthread the Speaker/Microphone port cover to access and install an optional Cobra speaker or microphone into this port.
Getting Started VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Setup Mode Programming High/Medium/Low (H-M-L) Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1, 3 or 6 (or highest allowed ERP setting in GMRS mode) 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.
VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Channel Up/Down Buttons Squelch Control R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Squelch Control Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency (RF) noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want. The Squelch Control on this radio is set through the following keypad operation. To Set Squelch Control: 1.
VHF Mode Programming Operating Your Radio VOX Mode R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM VHF Mode Programming Operating Your Radio 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.
VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Call Tone Select R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Call Tone Select This setting will 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.
Weather Mode Programming Operating Your Radio Weather Mode Programming Operating Your Radio Alert Functions SAME is an advanced weather alert feature. Leave this set to OFF if you are not sure about your understanding of its operation. The weather mode can be set to respond to NOAA alerts in three ways: • OFF - radio alerts are disabled. • WX - radio will sound a max volume tone alert for 8 seconds when NOAA sends a 1050 Hz warning alert tone. • SAME -radio will display the NOAA SAME alert message.
Weather Mode Programming Weather Mode Programming Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio To Set SAME FIPS Code Programming: 1. From Weather Standby Mode, press CALL/ENT/SETUP key until the display matrix shows SELECT ALERT: and WX, SAME, or OFF will be flashing. Call/Enter/Setup Button To Set SAME FIPS Code Programming continued: 10. Use the Channel Up/Down buttons to select: • OFF - entered FIPS code is not active or, • ON - entered FIPS code is active. 2.
GMRS Mode Programming Operating Your Radio GMRS Standby R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Call/Enter/Setup GMRS Mode Programming Operating Your Radio 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.
GMRS Mode Programming GMRS Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols CTCSS Off R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols To Set DCS Code Entry: 1. Display will show DCS icon and OFF icon flashing. NOTE If DCS was previously set to a Code number, display will show the current GMRS channel and flash the DCS icon and Code number. VOX Mode R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM 2.
GMRS Mode Programming Operating Your Radio VibrAlert Select Channel Up/Down Buttons VibrAlert Select R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM GMRS Mode Programming Operating Your Radio This setting will allow you to select whether your radio activates the VibrAlert shake in addition to the incoming call tone when receiving a call. Once the radio shakes, it will delay 20 seconds before shaking again to eliminate excessive VibrAlerts on a busy GMRS channel. To Set VibrAlert: 1.
Advanced Operation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Using Rewind-Say-Again® to Record VOICE Audio Transmission: SCAN Button Enter Record Advanced Operation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Tri-Watch Button NOTE If the record memory is locked (rewind icon flashing), press and hold the REW button to unlock. Mic Recorder R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Mic Recorder ON R X T GMRS VHF 1.
Advanced Operation VHF Marine Introduction Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Memory Location Mode MEM/ESC Button Memory Location Number R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Band Button Channel Up/Down Buttons Channel Number R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF Advanced Operation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Your radio has unlimited memory locations for storing your most frequently used channels. These memory locations can be selected individually or can be scanned.
Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Scan Modes SCAN Button Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio MEM/ESC Button A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location. After 10 seconds, the radio will resume scanning. Press the Channel Up/Down button to resume scanning before the 10-second pause has completed or to change the scan direction.
Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation VHF Marine Introduction Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Burp Feature 16 and Scan Burp Feature R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Floating Radio ROG VOX Cobra’s Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill. This is especially useful if the radio is dropped overboard or during extreme foul weather conditions. In these conditions, water can become trapped in the speaker grill and muffle the audio.
Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Weather Standby Mode WX/H-M-L Button Weather Alert Standby R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM To enter and exit the Weather Standby mode, press and hold the WX/H-M-L button or press the BAND key. Receiving a Weather Alert NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 75 of this manual.
Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols Specifications GMRS Standby Mode The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) Standby 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 (see page XX). While in GMRS Standby mode, the user will be able to Transmit (Tx) by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Specifications Operating Your Radio Introduction Maintenance • Very little maintenance is required to keep your Cobra VHF/GMRS radio in 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.
Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Product Service Customer Service Introduction Warranty Introduction Limited 3-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra VHF/GMRS radio, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of first consumer purchase.
VHF FCC Licensing Information VHF FCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Protocols Licensing FCC Licensing Information Cobra VHF/GMRS radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service and General Mobile Radio Service. The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U.S.A., International or Canadian regulations.
GMRS Communication and GMRS FCC Licensing GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Appendix Introduction GMRS Communication Appendix • 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.
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Appendix Introduction VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima Three (3) 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 for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following pages).
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Channel Assignments (English) Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Tune your radio to the proper channel for your community. Conduct a radio check as you normally would. Upon releasing the mic, the system will replay your transmission, letting you hear how you sound.
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Number Número de canal 01 01A Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción • • • • • • 02 03 04 • • • 04A • 05 05A 06 07 • • 07A 08 09 • • • • • • • • 10 11 12 13 • • • • • • • • • • • • 68 English • • • • Transm. Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) 156.050 160.
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal 14 15 Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción • • 15 • • Transm. Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) 156.700 156.700 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas Rx Only 156.
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción 24 25 25B • • 26 27 28 • • • • • • • • 28B 60 61 • • 61A 64 • 64A 65 65A 66 72 English 161.800 Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) 161.
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal 66A 67 68 Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción • Transm. • 156.325 156.325 • • • 156.375 156.375 • • • 156.425 156.425 Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Port Operations Operaciones portuarias U.S. (Commercial).
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal Power Limits Frecuencia Límites de potencia Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción 79A • • 81 161.525 156.925 161.575 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Non-Commercial (Recreational) Port Operations, Ship Movement • 156.975 156.975 157.025 161.625 Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) Port Operations, Ship Movement 157.025 157.025 157.
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English) NOTE Many of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit and receive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation. The rest of the plain-numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Accessories Introduction Introduction Accessories Accessories • Belt Clip Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use of the radio. Some are listed below: Alkaline Battery Tray Belt Clip Replacement Belt Clip P/N CM 240-003 Alkaline Battery Tray A special alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-024) is available as an optional accessory to have as an emergency backup.
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