Owner's Manual 2 Way Radio MR HH415LI VP EU

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Our Thanks to You and

Customer Assistance

Introduction

VHF MARINE RADIO

MR HH415LI VP EU

Printed in China Part No. 480-347-P

Owner’s Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

English

Our Thanks to You

•

Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine

VHF radio.

Properly used, this Cobra

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

two-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.

Customer Assistance

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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, please contact your local dealer.

For Warranty, Product Service and Accessory Information

Please contact your local dealer or distributor. See the

enclosed leaflet that provides contact information for

the CobraMarine international distributors.

Customer Assistance

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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MRHH415EU_Cover3.qxp:QXP-1058736909.qxp 12/15/06 9:42 AM Page A1 Introduction Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Our Thanks to You Owner’s Manual • Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Properly used, this Cobra® 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.
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MRHH415EU_Cover3.qxp:QXP-1058736909.qxp 12/15/06 9:42 AM Page A1 Introduction Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Our Thanks to You Owner’s Manual • Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Properly used, this Cobra® 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.
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MRHH415EU_Cover3.qxp:QXP-1058736909.qxp Introduction 9:43 AM Page A3 Product Features Product Features (continued) Speaker/Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra accessories. Unlimited Memory Channels Allows programming of unlimited VHF memory channels. Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals. Illuminated Buttons Allows high visibility of all function buttons.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Introduction 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Radio Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . .
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Introduction 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 2 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Introduction 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 3 Important Safety Information General Precautions The following WARNINGS and NOTICES will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RF exposure limits established for it. WARNINGS Your CobraMarine radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Introduction 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 4 Important Safety Information NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the antenna and batteries are properly installed. AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -20˚C (-4˚F) or above 60˚C (140˚F). KEEP your radio at least 0,9 m ( 3 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Introduction 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 5 Recommendations for Marine Communication 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 6 Licensing Information Licensing Information The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to International, Canadian or U.S.A. regulations. It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 by pressing one key. • Station License The UK requires a ship’s radio license and a marine radio operator’s certificate before transmitting equipment can be used aboard a vessel.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 7 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 Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few kilometers. If there is no answer, switch to a higher power. This will conserve your battery and minimize interference to other users.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 8 Voice Calling 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. When the channel is quiet, press the Talk button and call the ship you wish to contact. (Hold the radio at least 5,1 cm [2 in.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 9 Radiotelephone Calls 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 — for a fee — between your radio and telephones on land, sea and in the air. See pages 14 through 23 for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 10 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure • The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving, and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 11 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Marine Emergency Signals The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are: MAYDAY The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. PAN The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 12 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. 2. Select Channel 16. 3. Press Talk button and say: “MAYDAY — MAYDAY — MAYDAY.” (Or “PAN — PAN — PAN,” or “SECURITE — SECURITE — SECURITE.”) 4. Say: “THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign],” repeated three (3) times. 5. Say: “MAYDAY (or “PAN” or “SECURITE”) [your vessel name or call sign]. 6.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 13 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 14 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use internationally, in Canada and in the U.S.A. Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following pages). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 12/15/06 9:59 AM Page 15 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Public Correspondence (marine operator) Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 78, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number • • • • 04A • 05 • • 07 • • • • 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.350 • • • • • • • • • • • 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 12 • • • • • • 156.600 156.600 13 • • • 156.650 156.650 14 • • • • 156.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number 20 20A • • • • 24 25 26 27 28 • • • • • • • • 61 62 62A 18 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 • 157.150 161.750 157.150 157.150 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.075 156.075 156.125 160.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel 18 18A 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 12/15/06 10:00 AM VHF Marine Channel Assignments Use Port Operations, Ship Movement Commercial Port Operations, Ship Movement Commercial Canada (Coastguard Only); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coastguard Only) Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Number • • 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 65A Page 20 VHF Marine Channel Assignments • 64 64A 10:00 AM Channel Map Frequency USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive 63 63A 12/15/06 66A • 67 • • • 156.375 156.375 68 • • • 156.425 156.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 21 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 22 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Map Frequency USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 156.925 156.925 156.975 156.975 157.025 157.025 157.075 157.075 157.125 157.125 157.175 157.175 157.225 157.225 157.275 157.275 157.325 157.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 23 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 24 Included in this Package Installation Included in this Package • You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio: Radio PR Wrist Strap Drop-In Battery Charger Battery Charger Power Cord LiON Battery Pack ES ET Flexible Antenna For connection to 12-volt and AC power sources.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Installation 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 25 Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Install Antenna • Antenna Installation The flexible antenna 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Installation 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 26 Batteries and Charger Batteries and Charger Lithium-Ion Battery Pack • The radio is shipped with a sealed Lithium-Ion (LiON) battery pack (P/N CM 110-010) that is rechargeable. WARNING The charger provided for 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Installation Power Sources Initial Battery Charge 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 27 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 DC or 220V AC 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 DC or 220V AC power source. 3.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Installation Locking Tab 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 28 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Installation Fully Charged 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 29 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. Do not use the charger with alkaline batteries; only the lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack is rechargeable.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 30 Getting Started Getting Started MR HH415 Radio PR ES ET • 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Squelch Control 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 31 Getting Started Squelch Control Squelch is controlled by turning the lower rotary concentric knob located directly below the On/Off/Volume switch. 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Backlight/Key Lock Button Key Locked Buttons PRESET Key Lock Icon 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 32 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Channel Up/Down Button Currently On Channel 88 SCAN Button 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 33 Getting Started Channel Up/Down Button Your radio will Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) VHF 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. If you are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 01.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio H-M-L Power Button PRESET 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 34 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Preset Button PRESET 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 35 Getting Started Preset Button The Preset button will store all of the settings displayed on the LCD (i.e., Channel, Power Level, Memory Mode, etc...) into memory as your personal default radio settings. To Set Personal Default Settings: Press and hold the Preset button. This will store whatever settings are displayed on the LCD.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 36 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. NOTE When in the Setup mode, if you stop programming for longer than 15 seconds, your entry will be saved and the radio will go back to the Marine Standby mode.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio VibrAlert® Tone Alert 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 37 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. To set VibrAlert®: 1. The display will show either the Vibrate icon (shake bars), Call Tone icon (bell shape) or a combination VibrAlert® icon. 2. The present setting of either, 01, 02 or 03 will be flashing. 3.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Call Tone Mode 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 38 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Roger Beep Mode Key Tone Mode 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 39 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 40 ATIS ID Programming ATIS ID Programming • The Automatic Transmission Identification System (ATIS) feature of this Cobra radio is used to identify marine vessels in some inland waterways of European countries that require ATIS transmission. An ATIS ID number is required to operate the ATIS feature. The ATIS ID number is derived from your vessels call sign.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Channel Up/Down Button ATIS ID Number Entry 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 41 ATIS ID Programming 3. Press the Channel Up/Down button to scroll through the specific ATIS digit being entered. 4. Pressing the Call/Enter/Setup button advances to the right, one (1) digit, for the next entry. 5. Repeat this input sequence until all nine digits have been entered. The ATIS icon will stop flashing when a successful ATIS ID entry has been made. 6.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 42 Standby/Receive and Transmit Standby/Receive and Transmit • Marine Standby and Receive (Rx) Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on. From this mode, you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions in Marine Standby mode. While in Marine Standby mode, the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Check Channel Number Low Power Mode Talk Button Transmit (Tx) Icon 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 43 Standby/Receive and Transmit Transmit (Tx) Mode Transmit (Tx) 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 observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits. See pages 14 through 23 to help you select the proper channels.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 44 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Channel 16 Mode Channel 16 Button Channel 16 44 English Channel 16 mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 from any operational mode. To Switch to Channel 16: 1. Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16. 2. Press the Channel 16 button a second time and return to the last used Standby channel.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 45 Advanced Operation Tri-Watch Mode Tri-Watch mode gives you one (1) button access to scan a total of three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one (1) of the scanned locations. Two (2) other channels of your choice can be stored in the radio. These channels can be edited and/or recalled during future engagements of Tri-Watch mode.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio TRI-WATCH Button PRESET Tri-Watch Scan Mode 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 46 Advanced Operation Using Tri-Watch Tri-Watch Scan Mode: 1. From Marine Standby mode, press the TRI-WATCH button. The TRI icon will appear on the LCD display and the radio will scan through the three (3) Tri-Watch memory channels. 2. A signal on any one (1) of the three (3) channels will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:00 AM Page 47 Advanced Operation Memory Location Mode MEM/ESC Button Memory Location Number Channel Up/Down Button Your radio has unlimited memory locations for storing your most frequently used channels. These memory locations can be selected individually or can be scanned. (See page 50 under Memory Location Scan.) To enter Memory mode, press MEM/ESC button.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio MEM/ESC Button MEM Icon Memory Location Number Channel Up/Down Button 48 English 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 48 Advanced Operation To Recall a Stored Memory Location: 1. Press the MEM/ESC button. The MEM icon will be turned On. 2. Press the Channel Up/Down button to select the memory location. If a memory location has been programmed, its associated channel will display on the LCD. Your radio is now in Marine Standby mode on the selected memory location.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Scanning 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 49 Advanced Operation Channel Scan Mode During Channel Scan mode, the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through all the channels. Whenever any activity is detected, the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel. The radio will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Channel Scan mode. NOTE The radio must be squelched for Channel Scan mode to function.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Memory Location Scan A A 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 50 Advanced Operation Memory Location Scan Mode During Memory Location Scan mode, the radio will rapidly scan through all pre-assigned memory channels. Whenever any activity is detected on a channel, the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel. It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of Memory Location Scan mode.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio MEM/ESC Button SCAN Button 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 51 Advanced Operation To Enter Memory Location Scan: 1. From Marine Standby mode, press the MEM/ESC button. 2. Press the SCAN button. The radio will immediately begin to scan all pre-assigned memory channels. The SCAN and MEM icons will show on the LCD. 3. A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location. 4.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Rewind-Say-Again™ REW Button ET 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 52 Advanced Operation Rewind-Say-Again™ Feature Use the Cobra exclusive Rewind-Say-Again™ feature to replay or record the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission. Example 1: When engine noise, music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly, press the REW button to hear the message a second time.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio SCAN Button Enter Record Rewind Countdown Timer 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 53 Advanced Operation Using Rewind-Say-Again to Record Audio Transmission 1. Press and hold SCAN button for two (2) seconds to enter Record mode. 2. Press and hold Talk button to begin recording from radio microphone. If Talk button is released, recording stops. While recording, a 20-second countdown begins on display.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 54 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 55 Specifications Specifications • General Number of Channels Channel Spacing Modulation Input Voltage Battery Life: 5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Standby Current Drain: Standby Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Temperature Range Radio Dimensions Radio Weight All International, Canadian and U.S.A. Channels 25 kHz 5 kHz Max. 7.2 VDC LiON: 14 hours @ 5 watts, 23.5 hours @ 1 watt Alkaline: 20 hours @ 5 watts, 35 hours @ 1 watt 40 mA 200 mA 1.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Trademark 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 56 Trademark Acknowledgement Trademark Acknowledgement • Cobra®, CobraMarine®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibraAlert®, and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ and Rewind-Say-Again™ are a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
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MRHH415EU-Body.qxp:400_Body Customer Service 12/15/06 10:01 AM Page 57 Accessories Accessories • Additional accessories for your Cobra radio can be purchased separately. Each accessory will enhance the use of the radio and also offer convenience the end user. Lapel Speaker/Microphone Lapel Speaker/Microphone A speaker/microphone, that attaches to your lapel, by ordering P/N CM 330-001.
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