00VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM Page 38 Owner’s Manual The Cobra Electronics Corporation™ line of quality products includes: CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Accessories GPS (Global Positioning System) HighGear® Accessories CobraMarine™ VHF Radios Power Inverters Nothing comes close to a Cobra® For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com English Printed in the Philippines Part No.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Introduction 3:06 PM Page A1 Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine™ VHF radio. Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service. How Your CobraMarine™ VHF Radio Works 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.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Introduction 3:06 PM Page A2 Controls and Indicators External Speaker/ Microphone Jack Backlit LCD Screen and Product Features Introduction Wrist Strap Connector Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Belt Clip • Button Lock Icon On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Keystroke Tones Icon Antenna U-I-C Active Channel Map Icons Receive or Transmit Signal Strength Icons Backlit LCD Screen Talk Button Transmit Icon Battery Power Icon Busy Icon Scan Icon Power Saver Icon Battery D
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Introduction 3:06 PM Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Backlit LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . .
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Introduction 3:06 PM Page 2 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Introduction • CAUTIONS Your radio is only splashproof when the batteries are properly installed. Before assembling and using your CobraMarine™ VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -20˚C or above 60˚C.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Introduction 3:06 PM Page 4 Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine Communication VHF Marine Radio Protocols • Licensing Information Licensing Information • 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.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Page 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 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 VHF Marine Radio Protocols • Voice Calling • To call another vessel or a shore installation such as a lock or bridge tender: ■ Make sure your radio is On. ■ Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Page 8 Radiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols • 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 – 21 for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Page 10 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. VHF Marine Radio Protocols Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the coastguard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to home in on. For Example 2. Select VHF Channel 16. “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” 3.
0VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Page 12 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 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). Your radio has all three maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number 01 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Map Int’l Canada USA • • • 01A 02 03 • • • • • 03A 04 • • 04A 05 • 05A 06 07 Page 14 • • • • • • Frequency Transmit Receive VHF Marine Radio Protocols Power Limits Channel VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use 156.050 160.650 01 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 156.050 156.050 01A 156.100 160.700 02 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 156.150 160.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number 18 • • • • • 20A 21 • 21A 22 • • • • 25 26 27 28 60 61 • • • • • • • 62A 16 English • • • • • • • 61A 62 • • • 23A 24 • • • • 22A 23 • • 19A 20 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Map Int’l Canada USA 18A 19 Page 16 • • • • • • • • • Frequency Transmit Receive VHF Marine Radio Protocols Power Limits Channel VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use 156.900 161.500 18 156.900 156.900 18A 156.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number 63 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Map Int’l Canada USA • • 63A 64 • 64A 65 • • • • • 65A 66 Page 18 • • 66A Frequency Transmit Receive VHF Marine Radio Protocols Power Limits Channel 156.175 160.775 63 156.175 156.175 63A 156.225 160.825 64 156.225 156.225 64A 156.275 160.875 65 156.275 156.275 65A 156.325 160.925 66 • • 156.325 156.325 1 Watt CAN 1 Watt USA 67 • • • 156.375 156.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number 79 • • 82 83 • 83A 84 85 • • • • • • 87 • 88 88 157.025 157.025 80A 157.075 161.675 81 157.075 157.075 81A 157.125 161.725 82 157.125 157.125 82A 157.175 161.775 83 157.175 157.175 83A 157.225 161.825 84 157.225 157.225 84A Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.275 161.875 85 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.275 157.275 85A Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:06 PM Installation Page 22 Included in this Package Included in this Package • You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine™ VHF radio: Radio Waterproof Pouch Installation Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack and Waterproof Pouch Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Speaker/Microphone Jack and Waterproof Pouch • The radio is shipped with a Wrist Strap, Belt Clip and Waterproof Pouch in the package.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Installation 3:06 PM Page 24 Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack and Waterproof Pouch Installation Batteries and Charger Jack External Speaker/Microphone Jack Batteries and Charger 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. Your radio includes four rechargeable NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) Batteries (part No.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Installation Charge Tab 3:06 PM Page 26 Batteries and Charger Getting Started Charging the Batteries Getting Started 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. Insert the plug into the charge jack. 4. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet, using the supplied UK compatible connector if needed.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Operating Your Radio On-Off Power/Volume Knob 3:07 PM Page 28 Getting Started Volume The On-Off Power/Volume knob also controls the speaker Volume. The Volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker and does not affect the Volume of your outgoing messages, which is controlled by the circuitry of your radio. Operating Your Radio Channel Up or Down Buttons Currently On Channel 88 To decrease the volume: 1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob anticlockwise.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 Operating Your Radio 3:07 PM Page 30 Getting Started Operating Your Radio Backlight/Monitor Button Backlight Locked Buttons 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.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:07 PM Operating Your Radio Page 32 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Channel 16 Button Operating Your Radio • Talk or Channel Up/Down Channel 16 This function gives you quick access to the calling Channel 16 from any operational mode. Channel 16 To switch to 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.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:07 PM Operating Your Radio Page 34 Maintenance Operating Your Radio Maintenance • Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF 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.
100VP-BR 6/23/04 3:07 PM Operating Your Radio Page 36 Specifications Specifications • General Frequency Range: TX Frequency Range: RX Number of Channels Channel Spacing Modulation Input Voltage Battery Life: 5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Stand-by Current Drain: Stand-by Receive Transmit Temperature Range Radio Dimensions W x D x H Radio Weight 156.025 to 157.425 MHz 156.050 to 163.275 MHz All International, Canadian and U.S.
