Page 2 - Our Thanks to You and; Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine; This equipment is intended for use in:
A1 English 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. ...
Page 3 - Backlit LCD Screen; Product Features; Controls and Indicators
A3 English Backlit LCD Screen and Product Features Introduction Dual PowerSelectable to 500 mW or 2 watts outputpower for near or distant calling. International/Canada/U.S.A. ChannelsAllows operation on any of the threedifferent channel maps established for these areas. SplashproofWater resistant — ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
Introduction Table of Contents Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 1 Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls and Indicators ....
Page 5 - Important Safety Information; Use only the CobraMarine; Important Safety Information; Before assembling and using your CobraMarine; Warning and Caution Statements; KEEP the radio at least as far from bystanders as from yourself.; authorized accessories
Introduction Important Safety Information Introduction Important Safety Information 2 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 3 CAUTIONS Your radio is only splashproof when the batteries are properly installed. AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -20˚C or above 60˚C. KEEP your ra...
Page 6 - Recommendations for Marine Communication; hand held radio with; Licensing Information; CobraMarine; Station License
Recommendations for Marine Communication Licensing Information 4 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 5 Recommendations for Marine Communication • The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vesselnavigation and operational messages over a range suitable for ne...
Page 7 - VHF Marine Radio Procedures; The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond:
VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling 6 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 7 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 ⁄ 2 watt first if the stati...
Page 8 - Radiotelephone Calls; The three spoken international emergency signals are:; MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened; by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.; If You Hear a Distress Call
MAYDAY PAN PAN SECURITE Radiotelephone Calls Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 8 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 9 Radiotelephone Calls • Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on thetelephone network by using the services of public coast stations. ...
Page 9 - Emergency Messages; Marine Distress Procedure; Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured.
For Example Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 10 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 11 Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. 2. Select VHF Channel 16. 3. Press Talk button and say: “MAYDAY — M...
Page 10 - VHF Marine Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments 12 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 13 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 ...
Page 11 - VHF Marine; Government Only
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments 14 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 15 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Use 01 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 01A Port Operations and Commercial; VTS in selected areas 02 Public Correspondence...
Page 13 - Digital Selective Calling (voice communications not allowed)
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments 18 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 19 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive Limits 63 • 156.175 160.775 63A • 156.175 156.175 64 • • 156...
Page 14 - Port Operations Ship Movement
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments 20 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 21 VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number Int’l Canada USA Transmit Receive Limits 79 • 156.975 161.575 79A • • 156.975 156.975 80 • 157...
Page 15 - Included in this Package; dealer for optional accessories.; Wrist Strap; *The charger is to be used for charging purposes only.
Included in this Package Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack and Waterproof Pouch 22 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 23 Included in this Package • You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine ™ VHF radio: Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Speaker/Microphone Jack a...
Page 16 - External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack and Waterproof Pouch Installation Installation Batteries and Charger Jack 24 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 25 External Speaker/Microphone Jack Your radio can be fitted with an optional External Speaker/Microphone(not included), freeing your hands for ...
Page 17 - Charging the Batteries
Batteries and Charger Getting Started 26 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 27 Charging the Batteries 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 ta...
Page 18 - Getting Started; Volume
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. To change channels: 1. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button. If you are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up b...
Page 19 - Backlight
Getting Started Standby/Receive and Transmit 30 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 31 Backlight The LCD will be illuminated by the Backlight whenever theBacklight/Monitor button is pressed. It will remain On forten seconds. If a button on the front panel is pressed whilethe Backlight is On, it...
Page 20 - Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 32 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 33 Advanced Operation • Channel 16 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. To exit the ...
Page 21 - Problem; Maintenance
No display on LCDwhen radio is turnedOn Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installedproperly Replace or recharge batteries Remove batteries andreinstall according to polarity markings NiMH batteries rundown quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries Will transmit at...
Page 22 - Declaration of Conformity; CE Marking; Specifications; General
Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 37 Specifications 36 English Declaration of Conformity • We, the Manufacturer/Importer Cobra Electronics Europe LimitedDungar HouseNorthumberland AvenueDun LaoghaireCounty Dublin, Ireland, Declare under our sole responsibility...