Page 2 - Table of Contents; Introduction; Installation; Backlit LCD Screen; Product Features; Radio Controls
Introduction Table of Contents Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 1 Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Radio Controls and Indica...
Page 3 - Important Safety Information; General Precautions; radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency); ALWAYS use only Cobra Electronics Corporation; authorized accessories; Important Safety Information; Before assembling and using your CobraMarine; Warning and Caution Statements
Introduction Important Safety Information Introduction Important Safety Information 2 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 3 General Precautions The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposurehazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RFexposure...
Page 4 - Recommendations for; Use only the CobraMarine; Recommendations for Marine Communication; fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of
Introduction Recommendations for Marine Communication Important Safety Information Introduction 4 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 5 CAUTIONS 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 a...
Page 5 - Licensing Information; CobraMarine; VHF Marine Radio Procedures; You MUST NOT transmit:; False distress or emergency messages.
VHF Marine Radio Procedures Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 7 Licensing Information 6 English Licensing Information • The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable foruse according to International, Canadian or U.S.A. regulations. It features instantaccess to emerg...
Page 6 - Voice Calling; Make sure your radio is On.; Select Channel 16 and listen to make sure it is not being used.; The vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond:; Radiotelephone Calls
Radiotelephone Calls Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 9 Voice Calling 8 English 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,...
Page 7 - Emergency Messages; Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure; The three spoken international emergency signals are:; If You Hear a Distress Call; ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16
Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 11 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 10 English 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...
Page 8 - Marine Distress Procedure; Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured.
For Example Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 13 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 12 English Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the coastguard canfind you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to h...
Page 9 - VHF Marine; VHF Marine Channel Assignments
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 15 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 14 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments • Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine useinternationally, in Canada and in the U.S.A. Most of the channels are the same for all thre...
Page 10 - Government Only
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 17 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 16 English VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Use 01 Public Correspondence (marine operator) 01A Port Operations and Commercial; VTS in selected areas 02 Public Correspondence...
Page 12 - Digital Selective Calling (voice communications not allowed)
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 21 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 20 English 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 13 - Port Operations Ship Movement
VHF Marine Channel Assignments Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 23 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 22 English VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number Int’l Canada U.S.A. Transmit Receive Limits 79 • 156.975 161.575 79A • • 156.975 156.975 80 • ...
Page 14 - Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip; Antenna Installation; Align the base of the antenna with the; socket in the top of the radio.; Screw it all the way into the socket.; Be sure that the seal seats properly.; Wrist Strap; Included in this Package; * The charger is to be used for charging purposes only.
Install Antenna Wrist Strap Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 25 Included in this Package 24 English Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip • Antenna Installation The flexible Antenna for the radio is shipped separately in the package and must be attached before you use...
Page 15 - Belt Clip; Use the Belt Clip to carry your radio around with you.; Batteries and Charger; Installing the Batteries; screw anticlockwise
Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Installation Batteries and Charger 26 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 27 Belt Clip Use the Belt Clip to carry your radio around with you. 1. Slide the clip onto your belt. 2. Insert the knob on the back of the radio into the channel on the back of the belt...
Page 16 - Initial Charge; The CobraMarine; provided NiMH batteries can be Charged; appropriate AC or 12 volt power source.; Insert the radio into the charger. The metal pads; recommends you attach it to a shelf; Maintaining the Battery Charge; . Do not use the charger
Batteries and Charger Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 29 Batteries and Charger 28 English Initial Charge The CobraMarine ™ provided NiMH batteries can be Charged at home, in your car or in your boat using the appropriateAC or 12 volt power cord with the charger. A UK compatibleadapter is included i...
Page 17 - Getting Started; Getting Started; Whenever you press any button except the
Volume The On-Off Power/Volume knob also controls the speakerVolume. The Volume adjustment applies only to what youhear from the speaker and does not affect the Volume ofyour outgoing messages, which is controlled by the circuitry of your radio. To increase the volume: 1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volum...
Page 18 - Channels
Getting Started Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 33 Getting Started 32 English International/Canada/U.S.A. Channel Maps Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine useinternationally, in Canada and in the U.S.A. Most of the channels are the same for all three maps, but there are ...
Page 19 - Standby/Receive and Transmit; Key Lock; Standby/Receive and Transmit; Standby and Receive
Standby/Receive and Transmit Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 35 Standby/Receive and Transmit 34 English Key Lock To prevent accidental changes to your settings, you can Lock: ■ Channel Up Button ■ Channel Down Button ■ Scan Button ■ Memory Button ■ UIC Button ■ 16 Button ■ High/Low Power Button ■ T...
Page 20 - Advanced Operation; Advanced Operation; To exit the; and Memory icons on the LCD will be turned On.
Advanced Operation Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 37 Advanced Operation 36 English 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 - Memory Locations
Advanced Operation Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 39 Advanced Operation 38 English To enter Tri-Watch mode: 1. From Standby mode, press the Tri-Watch button. The Tri-Watch icon will appear on the LCD and the radio will scan among Channel 16, tri-watch location one and tri-watch location two. A sig...
Page 22 - Channel Scan; to resume scanning channels.; memory location scanned and return to Standby mode.; change scan direction.; Memory Location Scan
Advanced Operation Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 41 Advanced Operation 40 English Channel Scan During Channel Scan, the radio will rapidly switch fromchannel to channel through all the channels. Whenever any activity is detected, the radio will stop the scan for tenseconds to allow you to listen ...
Page 23 - Problem; Maintenance
No display on LCD whenradio is turned On Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installedproperly Recharge or replace batteries Remove batteries and reinstallaccording to polarity markings NiMH batteries run down quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries Will transmit ...
Page 24 - Specifications; General; Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 45 Specifications 44 English Specifications • General Number of Channels All International, Canadian and U.S.A. Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 16 KOF3E Input Voltage 7.2 VDC Battery Life: Alkaline Batteries: 5% TX, 5% RX, 9...