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Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
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. 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.
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Introduction
Introduction
Important Safety Information
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WARNINGS
Before assembling and using your CobraMarine™ VHF radio,
please read these general precautions and warnings.
DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use — 50%
duty cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and
the Transmit icon shows on the LCD screen.
ALWAYS use only Cobra Electronics Corporation™ authorized accessories
(antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.).
Warning and Caution Statements
To make the most of this radio, it must be assembled and used properly.
Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling
and using it. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION
statements in this manual.
DO NOT operate the radio where RF energy generated during transmission
may cause electromagnetic interference or incompatibility with other devices
or systems. This includes aircraft, blasting sites and hospitals.
WARNING
Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
TURN OFF the radio in explosive atmospheres and where signs are posted
prohibiting radio transmissions.
CAUTION
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed
recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.
Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio
or other equipment.
General Precautions
CAUTIONS
The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS 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.
Your radio is only waterproof when the antenna and batteries
are properly installed.
AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -20˚C
or above 60˚C.
WARNINGS
Your CobraMarine™ radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency)
energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are
not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy (beyond recommended
allowable limits for occupational use):
KEEP your radio at least 1m 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.
ALWAYS hold the radio, especially the antenna, at least 5 cm away from
you when you are transmitting.
Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with
government rules and make it illegal to use.
NEVER allow the antenna to touch any part of your body when transmitting.
KEEP the radio and antenna at least as far from bystanders as from yourself.
DO NOT operate the radio without the supplied antenna or a Cobra Electronics
Corporation™ authorized replacement attachment. In addition to the RF energy
exposure hazard, doing so may damage the radio.
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Recommendations for
Marine Communication
Licensing Information
Introduction
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Recommendations for Marine Communication
Licensing Information
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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. If the 5 watt maximum output of your radio isn’t sufficient for the
distances you travel from the coast, consider installing a CobraMarine™ fixed
your local dealer for model availability.)
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.
CobraMarine™ VHF radios comply with the U.S. FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.
Station License
If you will be going far offshore, you should consider adding even more powerful
radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel.
The UK requires a ships radio license and a marine radio operator’s certificate before
transmitting equipment can be used aboard a vessel. Other European countries have
specific requirements of their own.
The coastguard does not endorse mobile phones as substitutes for marine radios.
They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress
call on a mobile phone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally,
mobile phones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate.
If you don’t know where you are, the coastguard will have difficulty finding you
if you’re using a mobile phone.
For detailed information and applications, contact the Radio Licensing Centre run
by Royal Mail in the UK. In other countries contact the relevant national postal or
telecommunications authority.
Canadian or U.S.A. Station License
If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of Canada or the U.S.A., you
should contact Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch or the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission for licensing and operating information.
However, mobile phones can have a place on board where mobile coverage
is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies
uncluttered and available for their intended uses.
Radio Call Sign
A radio call sign is included as part of the ships radio license in the UK.
Other countries may have different practices; contact your local regulatory
authority for information.
User Responsibility and Operating Locations
All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations
and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The VHF frequencies on your radio
are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land,
including when your boat is on its trailer.
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VHF Marine Radio
Procedures
Voice Calling
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Procedures
Voice Calling
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Maintain Your Watch
To call another vessel or a shore installation such as a lock or bridge tender:
Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and
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Make sure your radio is On.
be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages.
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Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used.
Power
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When the channel is quiet, press the Talk button and call the ship you
Try 1 watt first if the station being called is within a few kilometres. If there
is no answer, switch to a higher power. This will conserve your battery
and minimize interference to other users.
wish to contact. (Hold the radio at least 5 cm from your face and speak
directly into it in a normal tone of voice — clearly and distinctly.) Say
“[name of station being called] THIS IS [your vessel’s name or call sign]”.
Calling Coast Stations
Call a coast station on its assigned channel. You may use Channel 16
when you do not know the assigned channel.
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Once contact is made on the calling channel, you must switch to a proper
working channel. See the channel listing on page 12 – 21.
For Example
Calling Other Vessels
Call other vessels on Channel 16. You may also call on ship-to-ship channels
when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship-to-ship channel.
The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond:
Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair.”
Vagabond: “Corsair, this is Vagabond. Reply 72 (or any proper working channel).”
Corsair: “72.” or “Roger.”
Limits on Calling
You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time.
If you do not get a reply, wait at least 2 minutes before calling again.
After three calling periods, wait at least 15 minutes before calling again.
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After communications are completed, each vessel must sign off with its
call sign or vessel name and switch to Channel 16.
Change Channels
After contacting another station on a calling channel, change immediately
to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send.
NOTE
For the best sound quality at the station you’re calling, hold the radio
at least 5 cm from your mouth and slightly off to one side. Speak in
a normal tone of voice.
Station Identification
Identify your station by your call sign, ship name or other official number
at both the beginning and end of each message.
Prohibited Communications
You MUST NOT transmit:
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False distress or emergency messages.
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Messages containing obscene, indecent or profane words or meaning.
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General calls, signals or messages (messages not addressed to a particular
station) on Channel 16, except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio.
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When you are on land.
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Emergency Messages
and Distress Procedure
Radiotelephone Calls
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
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
Marine Emergency Signals
The three spoken international emergency signals are:
MAYDAY
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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.
The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened
by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.
If you plan to use these services, consider registering with the operator of the
public coast station that you plan to work through. Those services can provide
you with detailed information and procedures to follow.
PAN PAN
The urgency signal PAN PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person
is in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn-pahn.)
CAUTION
You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call.
Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular
telephone. Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be
heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using.
SECURITE
The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or
important weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-it-tay.)
When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate
signal is to be spoken three times prior to the message.
Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure
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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.
If You Hear a Distress Call
You must give any message beginning with one 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.
The coastguard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls,
and coordinates all search and rescue efforts. Depending on the availability
of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity,
coastguard or coastguard auxiliary craft may be dispatched.
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.
In any event, do communicate with the coastguard as soon as you experience
difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency. Use the emergency
message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced
with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help.
If you are merely out of fuel, do not send an emergency message. Drop your
anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or give you a tow.
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Emergency Messages
and Distress Procedure
Emergency Messages
and Distress Procedure
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
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.
Marine Distress Procedure
Speak slowly — clearly — calmly.
1. Make sure your radio is On.
For Example
2. Select VHF Channel 16.
“Mayday — Mayday — Mayday”
“This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair”
“Mayday Corsair”
3. Press Talk button and say:
“MAYDAY — MAYDAY — MAYDAY”
(or “PAN PAN — PAN PAN — PAN PAN”
or “SECURITE — SECURITE — SECURITE”)
“Point Lynas bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 kilometres”
“Struck submerged object and flooding — need pump and tow”
“Four adults, three children aboard — no one injured”
“Estimate we will remain afloat one-half hour”
“Corsair is an 8 metre sloop with blue hull and tan deck house”
“I will be listening on Channel 16”
4. Say:
“THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign].”
5. Say:
“MAYDAY” (or “PAN PAN” or “SECURITE”)
[your vessel name or call sign.]
6. Tell where you are:
“This is Corsair”
(Your position or what navigational aids or landmarks are near.)
“Over”
7. State the nature of your distress.
8. State the kind of assistance needed.
It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you
and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent.
9. Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured.
10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel.
11. Briefly describe your vessel (length, type, colour, hull).
12. Say:
“I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”
13. End message by saying:
“THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign] OVER.”
14. Release Talk button and listen. Someone should answer.
If not, repeat the call, beginning at item 3 above.
For medical problems such as crew hit by sailboat boom or heart
trouble, make a PAN PAN call as above with the word medico added.
“PAN PAN MEDICO — PAN PAN MEDICO — PAN PAN MEDICO”
The coastguard will try to link you to a doctor who can give
expert advice and evaluate the need for evacuation.
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VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Channel Assignments
Commercial
Channels 8, 9, 10, 11, 17, 67, 88, 88A
Working channels for working ships only. Messages must be about business or
needs of the ship. Use Channels 8, 67, 88 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages.
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Three 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 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. When shipped from
the factory, your radio will be set to the International Channel Map.
(See page 28 for instructions on how to change the Channel Map.)
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.
The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the
International Channel Map.
Port Operations
Channels 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 61, 62,
63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 71, 73, 74, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways.
Messages must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships.
Distress, Safety and Calling
Channel 16
Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies
(distress and safety).
Intership Safety
Channel 6
Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to
coastguard ships and aircraft.
Navigational
Channels 13, 67
Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation,
including passing or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working
channels for most locks and drawbridges. You must keep your messages
short and power output at no more than 1 watt.
On-Board Communication
Channel 15
Used for communication between parts of large ships.
Digital Selective Calling
Channel 70
Non-Commercial
This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using
only digital selective calling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited;
your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel.
Channels 68, 72
Working channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs
of the vessel, such as fishing reports, berthing and rendezvous.
Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.
NOTE
The U.S.A. and Canada impose restrictions on the use of many channels
within their territorial waters. These are noted in the channel assignment
chart. If operating your vessel in U.S.A. or Canadian waters, consult the
national communication authority or a knowledgeable local radio operator
for further guidance
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VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Channel
Number
Channel Map
Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive
Frequency
Power
Limits
Channel Use
01
156.050
156.050
156.100
156.150
156.150
156.200
156.200
156.250
156.250
156.300
156.350
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
160.650
156.050
160.700
160.750
156.150
160.800
156.200
160.850
156.250
156.300
160.950
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
01
01A
02
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
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01A
02
Port Operations and Commercial; VTS in selected areas
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Government Only
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03
03
03A
04
03A
04
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Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operations; Ship Movement
West Coast (coastguard only); East Coast (commercial fishing)
Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operations; Ship Movement
Port Operations; VTS in selected areas
Intership Safety
04A
05
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04A
05
05A
06
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05A
06
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07
07
Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operations; Ship Movement
Commercial
07A
08
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07A
08
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Commercial (intership only)
09
09
Boater Calling Channel; Non-Commercial (recreational)
Commercial
10
10
11
11
Commercial; VTS in selected areas
12
12
Port Operations; VTS in selected areas
13
Intership Navigation Safety (bridge-to-bridge); in U.S. waters,
large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel
13
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156.650
156.650 1 Watt CAN and USA
14
15
15
16
17
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156.700
Rx Only
156.750
156.800
156.850
156.700
14
15
15
16
17
Port Operations; VTS in selected areas
156.750
Environmental (receive only); used by class C EPIRB’s.
International (on-board communication); Canada (EPIRB buoys only)
International Distress, Safety and Calling
State Controlled (U.S.A. only)
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156.750 1 Watt INT and CAN
156.800
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156.850
1 Watt CAN
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VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Channel
Number
Channel Map
Int’l CanadaU.S.A. Transmit Receive
Frequency
Power
Limits
Channel Use
18
156.900
156.900
156.950
156.950
157.000
157.000
157.050
157.050
157.100
161.500
156.900
161.550
156.950
161.600
157.000
161.650
157.050
161.700
18
18A
19
Port Operations; Ship Movement
Commercial
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•
18A
19
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Port Operations; Ship Movement
Commercial
19A
20
19A
20
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1 Watt CAN
International (port operations, ship movement); Canada (coastguard only)
Port Operations
20A
21
20A
21
Port Operations; Ship Movement
U.S. (government only); Canada (coastguard only)
Port Operations; Ship Movement
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21A
22
21A
22
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22A
U.S. and Canadian coastguard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information
Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16
22A
157.100
157.100
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23
23A
24
157.150
157.150
157.200
157.250
157.300
157.350
157.400
156.025
156.075
161.750
157.150
161.800
161.850
161.900
161.950
162.000
160.625
160.675
23
23A
24
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Government Only
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Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operation; Ship Movement
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25
25
26
26
27
27
28
28
60
60
61
61
61A
U.S. (government only); Canada (coastguard only);
West Coast (coastguard only); East Coast (commercial fishing)
61A
156.075
156.075
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62
156.125
156.125
160.725
156.125
62
Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operations; Ship Movement
•
62A
62A
West Coast (coastguard only); East Coast (commercial fishing)
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VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Channel
Number
Channel Map
Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive
Frequency
Power
Limits
Channel Use
63
156.175
156.175
156.225
156.225
156.275
156.275
156.325
156.325
160.775
156.175
160.825
156.225
160.875
156.275
160.925
156.325
63
63A
64
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. (government only); Canada (Commercial Fishing)
Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operations; Ship Movement
Port Operations
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63A
64
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64A
65
64A
65
65A
66
65A
66
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Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operations; Ship Movement
Port Operations
66A
1 Watt CAN
1 Watt USA
66A
67
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U.S. (commercial); used for bridge-to-bridge communications in lower
Mississippi River (intership only); Canada (commercial fishing), S&R
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
156.375
156.425
156.475
RX only
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.525
156.575
156.625
156.675
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68
69
Non-Commercial (recreational)
International (intership, port operations, ship movement);
U.S. (non-commercial, recreational); Canada (commercial fishing only)
70
Digital Selective Calling (voice communications not allowed)
71
International (port operations, ship movement);
U.S. and Canada (non-commercial, recreational)
72
73
Non-Commercial (intership only)
International (intership, port operations, ship movement);
U.S. (port operations); Canada (commercial fishing only)
74
77
International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement);
U.S. (port operations); Canada (commercial fishing only)
74
77
156.725
156.875
156.725
156.875
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Port Operations (intership only); restricted to communications
with pilots for movement and docking of ships
1 Watt CAN
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78
78A
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Non-Commercial (recreational)
78
156.925
156.925
161.525
156.925
78A
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VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Channel
Number
Channel Map
Int’l CanadaU.S.A. Transmit Receive
Frequency
Power
Limits
Channel Use
79
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
157.325
157.375
157.375
157.375
161.575
156.975
161.625
157.025
161.675
157.075
161.725
157.125
161.775
157.175
161.825
157.225
161.875
157.275
161.925
157.325
161.975
157.375
157.375
79
79A
80
Port Operations; Ship Movement
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
79A
80
Commercial (also non-commercial only in Great Lakes)
Port Operations; Ship Movement
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
80A
81
80A
81
Commercial (also non-commercial only in Great Lakes)
Port Operations; Ship Movement
81A
82
81A
82
U.S. (government only; environmental protection operations)
Public Correspondence (marine operator); Port Operation; Ship Movement
U.S. (government only); Canada (coastguard only)
Canada (coastguard only)
82A
83
82A
83
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•
•
•
83A
84
83A
84
U.S. (government only); Canada (coastguard only)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
Public Correspondence (marine operator)
•
•
•
•
•
•
84A
85
84A
85
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•
•
85A
86
85A
86
86A
87
86A
87
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•
87
87
•
•
87A
87A
88
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Public Correspondence (ship to coast); in U.S. only within
121 kilometres of Canadian Border
88
157.425
162.025
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•
88
157.425
157.425
157.425
157.425
88
Commercial Intership only
Commercial Intership only
88A
88A
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NOTE
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. When in simplex
operation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on page A2).
All the listed channels are pre-programmed at the factory according to
international regulations, those of Industry Canada (Canada) and those
of the FCC (U.S.A.). They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes
of operation be changed between simplex and duplex. In some countries,
additional channels are available. These can be programmed on the
radio by the local dealer or distributor.
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Antenna, Wrist Strap
and Belt Clip
Included in this Package
Installation
Installation
Included in this Package
Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip
•
•
You should find all of the following items in the
package with your CobraMarine™ VHF radio:
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.
Install Antenna
Flexible Antenna
Radio
Wrist Strap
2. Screw it all the way into the socket.
Be sure that the seal seats properly.
CAUTION
Operating the radio without the antenna in place
may damage the unit. The radio is not waterproof
until the antenna and battery pack are in place
with their seals properly seated.
Wrist Strap
Your radio comes with the Wrist Strap already attached. It can be easily
removed if you choose not to use it.
Battery Tray
Batteries Not Included
Operating Instruction Manual
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
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Antenna, Wrist Strap
and Belt Clip
Battery Installation
Installation
Installation
Battery Installation
Belt Clip
•
Use the Belt Clip to carry your radio around with you.
The radio operates with six high quality AA
Battery Compartment Lock
1. Slide the clip onto your belt.
alkaline Batteries.
Slide Belt Clip onto Belt
2. Insert the knob on the back of the
radio into the channel on the back
of the belt clip. You must have the
radio upside-down, as shown,
to insert or remove it from the
belt clip.
3. Once the knob has been inserted
all the way into the belt clip channel,
the radio will swing freely while
being securely retained.
Installing the Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment by turning the
1
screw anticlockwise ⁄4 turn.
2. Slide the empty battery tray out of the radio.
3. Align the batteries with the slots in the battery
tray and insert them. Be sure to match the polarity
markings on the batteries with those on the tray.
Install Batteries
Insert Knob onto Belt Clip
4. Slide the full battery tray into the radio. Be sure
the seal is in its groove and not pinched between
the tray and the body of the radio.
1
5. Turn the screw ⁄4 turn clockwise to lock the
battery tray in place.
Waterproof Sealing
CAUTION
Secure Radio
The gasket on the base of the battery pack
is essential for the radio to be waterproof.
Be certain that it is not dislodged and that
it fits properly into the radio.
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 change the batteries.
Fully Charged
Partially Charged
Fully Discharged
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
On-Off Power/Volume Knob
Getting Started
Refer to the foldout on the front cover 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 buttons
on the radio. Press means a momentary press, then release; press and hold means
to hold the button down.
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.
Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio, a brief tone
(beep) will sound to confirm the button press. With all button presses, the appropriate
icon will appear on the LCD and the backlight will turn On. The backlight will stay
On for five seconds after the button is released.
At times you will hear two other sounds. Two beeps will sound to confirm your
setting changes and three beeps will sound to notify you of an error.
To increase the volume:
1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob clockwise.
To decrease the volume:
1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob anticlockwise.
Squelch
Squelch Knob
Power On-Off
Squelch control filters weak signals and radio
frequency noise so that you can hear the signals
you want more clearly.
The On-Off Power/Volume knob on the top of the radio is held in the Off
position by a click stop.
To turn your radio On:
To squelch your radio:
Squelch Knob
1. Turn the Squelch knob half-way anticlockwise
1. With the Squelch knob turned fully anticlockwise,
turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob clockwise until
you hear a hissing (noise) sound.
(when viewed from above).
2. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob clockwise
until you hear and feel a click.
2. Turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the hissing
sound stops. Turning the Squelch knob further clockwise
will filter weak and medium strength signals until only the
strongest signal can get through at its highest setting.
When the radio is powered On, a brief tone will sound,
the display backlight will turn On, and the display will
show all icons for two seconds. All buttons will be
inoperative during these two seconds.
After two seconds, the radio will return to the settings
in effect when it was last powered Off, the LCD will show
the appropriate icons, and all controls will be operative.
The radio will then be in Standby mode.
On-Off Power/Volume Knob
To receive weaker signals, turn the Squelch knob
anticlockwise.
If the squelch is set so you can hear a continuous hissing
sound, the scan and dual-watch functions will be blocked.
To turn your radio Off:
1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob all the way
anticlockwise until you hear and feel a click.
On-Off Power/Volume Knob
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
Low Power Mode
International/Canada/U.S.A. Channel Maps
Transmit Power Output
Three 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 maps, but there are definite differences (see tables on
pages 12 – 21). Your radio has all three maps built into it and will
operate correctly in whichever area you choose.
Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1 or 5 watts of power.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ suggests you maintain the
low power setting for short-range communications, to
conserve battery life and to avoid overpowering nearby
stations with your signal. Use the high power setting for
long-range communications or when you do not receive
a response to a signal sent at 1 watt.
High Power Mode
To set your radio for the area
in which you will be using it:
UIC Button
To toggle between the High and Low Power modes:
1. Press the High/Low Power button. The LCD will show
which mode is in effect.
Some channels are restricted to use at a maximum of
1 watt. Your radio will automatically set the power
to Low Power mode when you select those channels.
1. From Standby mode, press and hold the UIC
button for two seconds. The radio will shift
one channel map and the Active Channel
Map icon on the LCD will show the change
on the LCD.
High/Low Power Button
Active Channel Map Icon
Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map(s).
While using the U.S.A. channel map, if, in an emergency,
you need to increase the output power on Channel 13 and
Channel 67 for your signal to be heard, you can override
the Low Power mode by pressing and holding the High/
Low Power button.
Channels
Your radio will receive and transmit VHF signals
on the Channel indicated on the LCD. You can change
the Channel at any time using the Channel Up and
Channel Down buttons.
Backlight
To change channels:
Channel Up/Down Buttons
The LCD will be illuminated by the Backlight when any key is pressed
1. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
and will remain on for five seconds after the button is released.
If you are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up
button will advance to Channel 1. If you are on
Channel 1, pressing the Channel Down button
will advance to Channel 88.
You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down
button for fast advance.
If you need to turn On the backlight
without disturbing any settings:
Backlight/Key Lock Button
1. Press the Backlight/Key Lock button. The backlight
will remain On for ten seconds.
If the backlight is On, a press of the Backlight/Key Lock
button will turn it Off.
Currently on Channel 88
The beep sound will occur only at the first press
of the button and not during fast advance.
If the new channel selected is restricted to low power,
the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode
and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD.
If the radio is in the Key Lock mode, the channel will
not change and the three-beep error signal will sound.
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Standby/Receive and Transmit
Standby/Receive and Transmit
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
Locked Buttons
Check Channel Number
Key Lock
Transmit
To prevent accidental changes to your settings,
Transmit 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 12 – 21 to help you
select the proper channels.)
you can Lock:
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Channel Up Button
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Channel Down Button
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UIC Button
16 Button
High/Low Power Button
Dual-Watch/Scan Button
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To transmit a message:
1. Check to see that your radio is set to a proper
channel for the type of message you plan to send.
Backlight/Key Lock Button
Low Power Mode
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To lock or unlock the buttons:
1. Press and hold the Backlight/Key Lock button.
2. Toggle to the low power setting.
The key icon will appear or disappear in the LCD.
3. With the microphone about 5 cm from your mouth, press
and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone.
The Transmit icon and meter will appear on the LCD.
4. Release the Talk button when you have finished
speaking. Your radio can only operate in either the
Transmit or the Receive mode at any given time.
You will not hear the response to your message
unless the Talk button is released.
If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the
LCD when the Talk button is depressed, the radio
will NOT transmit and the Transmit icon will blink.
If the Talk button is held down for five minutes,
the radio will automatically cease transmitting to
prevent unwanted signal generation and battery
drain. As soon as the Talk button is released,
it can be pressed again to resume transmission.
When key lock is On, pressing any of the listed buttons
on the front of the radio will result in a three-beep error
message. Both the Backlight/Key Lock button and the
Talk button are active — you can receive or transmit
a message with key lock On, but you cannot change
the channel.
Key Lock Icon
5 cm from Mouth
Standby/Receive and Transmit
•
Standby and Receive
Talk Button
Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On. From this
mode, you can change your settings using the buttons on the front of the radio
and switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button. Signals will be Received on
the selected channel(s) and alerts broadcast by the coastguard will activate the
corresponding routines in your radio.
NOTE
Coastguard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16.
Transmit Lo Power
While in Standby mode, you will receive any messages sent on the
channel to which you are tuned.
Transmit High Power
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Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
Channel Up/Down Buttons
Advanced Operation
To select the second channel for scanning
and enter Dual-Watch mode:
1. In Standby mode, use the Channel Up or
Channel Down button to change to the channel
you want to scan along with Channel 16.
•
Channel 16
Channel 16 Button
This function gives you quick access to the calling
Channel 16 from any operational mode.
To switch to Channel 16:
1. Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16.
2. From Standby mode, press and release the
Dual-Watch/Scan button.
To exit the Channel 16 mode and return to whatever status
existed before entering this mode, press the Channel 16
button a again.
While in the Channel 16 mode, you can also press
the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to
change channels.
If you press this button when Key Lock mode is On,
you will get a three-beep error message and your
radio will not change mode.
The Dual-Watch icon will appear on the LCD and the
radio will scan between Channel 16 and the channel
you selected. A signal on either of the channels will
stop the scan for ten seconds to allow you to listen
to the traffic on the channel.
Dual-Watch/Scan Button
Channel 16
To exit Dual-Watch mode:
1. Press and release the Dual-Watch/Scan button.
The icon will disappear from the LCD and the unit
will return to Standby mode status.
Dual-Watch Mode
During dual-watch (while receiving an incoming
transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Talk button to remain on that
dual-watch location and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to resume scanning dual-watch locations.
If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds,
your radio will automatically resume scanning
dual-watch locations.
Dual-Watch
Dual-Watch gives you one button access to scan the two channels of
most importance to you. Channel 16 will always be one of the scanned
channels. You can select the other of them.
NOTE
The radio must be squelched for dual-watch to function.
See page 27 for squelch procedure.
During dual-watch (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the
last dual-watch location scanned and return to
Standby mode.
Talk or Channel Up/Down
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to change scan direction.
a
b
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Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Advanced Operation
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
Scanning
Maintenance
Channel Scan
•
Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine™
VHF radio in good operating condition.
During Channel Scan, 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 ten
seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel. It will
then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Scan mode.
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Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft
88
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cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents or harsh
or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or
scratch the LCD screen.
60
75
NOTE
I
If the radio is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft,
The radio must be squelched for the channel scan
to function. See page 27 for squelch procedure.
moist cloth at least once a day to prevent build-up of
salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation.
To enter channel scan:
1. From Standby mode, press and hold the
Dual-Watch/Scan button.
The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire
channel map selected in the active channel map.
The Scan icon will show on the LCD.
Dual-Watch/Scan Button
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If the radio will be stored for a long period, such as
over the winter, remove the batteries from the battery
tray and store them in a separate package. This is
especially so if you are using alkaline batteries.
Troubleshooting
•
To exit channel scan:
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Solution(s)
1. From Scan mode, press the Dual-Watch/Scan
button. This will return the radio to Standby mode
on the last scanned channel.
No display on LCD when
radio is turned On
Batteries are exhausted
Recharge or replace batteries
Scan Icon
Batteries not installed
properly
Remove batteries and reinstall
according to polarity markings
During channel scan (while receiving an incoming
transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Talk button to remain on that channel
and end scanning. This will return the radio to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to resume scanning channels.
If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds,
your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.
NiMH batteries run
down quickly
Batteries are at the
end of their life
Replace with new batteries
Will transmit at
1 watt, but not
at 5 watts
Batteries are low
Recharge or replace batteries
Switch to another channel
Selected channel is
limited to 1 watt
Talk or Channel Up/Down
Will not transmit
Selected channel is
limited to receive only
Switch to
another channel
No sound from speaker
Volume level is too low or
squelch level is too deep
Re-adjust volume
and squelch
During channel scan (while not receiving a
transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the last
memory location scanned and return to Standby mode.
a
b
No response to
button press
Key lock is On
Press Backlight/
Key Lock button
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
change scan direction.
No answer to calls
Out of range of
other station
Switch to 5 watts or
move closer
Signal is blocked
by terrain
Move until you have a “line-of-
sight” to the other station
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Declaration of Conformity
and CE Marking
Specifications
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
Specifications
Declaration of Conformity
•
•
We, Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of
General
Number of Channels
Channel Spacing
Modulation
Input Voltage
Dungar House
All International, Canadian and U.S.A.
25 kHz
16 KOF3E
7.2 VDC
Northumberland Avenue
Dun Laoghaire
County Dublin, Ireland,
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Portable Marine Radio : MR HH400EU
MR HH300EU
Battery Life:
Alkaline Batteries:
5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Stand-by
8 Hours @ 5 Watts, 10 hours @ 1 Watt
To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the
following standards and/or other normative documents.
Current Drain:
Stand-by
Receive
40 mA
EN60945 (2002) – EMC
EN60950-1 (2001) – SAFETY
ETSI EN301 178-1 (2000-08), ETSI EN301 178-2 (2000-08) – RADIO
200 mA
Transmit
1.8 A @ High power 0.7 A @ Low
Temperature Range
Radio Dimensions
Radio Weight
Receiver
-20˚C to 60˚C
139.7 mm x 55.9 mm x 35.6 mm
499 g
We hereby declare that [all essential radio tests suites have been carried out and that] the above
named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex [III] or [IV] of
Directive 1995/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body(ies):
Frequency Range
155.500 MHz to 162.425 MHz
BABT, Claremont House, 34 Molesey Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4RQ, UK
Receiver Type
Double Conversion Super-Heterodyne
Sensitivity:
Identification mark:
20 dB Quieting
12 dB Sinad
0.35 uV
0.30 uV
The equipment will also carry the Class 2 equipment identifier.
The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at:
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation and Rejection
Spurious and Image Rejection
-60 dB
-60 dB
-60 dB
250 mW @ 8 Ohms
Dungar House
Northumberland Avenue
Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
(Name and address of EU representative)
AF Output
Transmitter
Frequency Range
Mike Kavanagh
(Name)
155.500 MHz to 162.425 MHz
1 and 5 Watts
-60 dB High -55 dB Low
Condenser
+/-5 ppm
-40 dB
Managing Director of CEEL
(Title)
RF Output Power
Spurious Emissions
Microphone Type
Frequency Stability
FM Hum and Noise
May 13, 2004
(Date)
(Signature of authorized person)
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