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Nothing comes close to a Cobra

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26 English

Getting Started

Getting Started

Getting Started

Refer to the foldout on the front cover of this manual to identify the various 
controls and indicators on 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 (5) seconds after the button is released.

At times you will hear two (2) other sounds. Two (2) beeps will sound to confirm
your setting changes and three (3) beeps will sound to notify you of an error.

Power On-Off

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:

1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob clockwise 

until you hear and feel a click.

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 (2) seconds. All buttons will be
inoperative during these two (2) seconds.

After two (2) 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.

When first turned on or after memory loss, 
the following defaults will be set:

■ 

Channel 16

■ 

Transmit power high

■ 

Frequency channel map set to U.S.A.

■ 

Battery indicator set

To Turn Your Radio Off:

1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob all the way 

counter-clockwise until you hear and feel a click.

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.

To Increase the Volume:

1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob counter-clockwise.

To Decrease the Volume:

1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob clockwise.

Power Saver

Your radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery
life. If there are no transmissions within ten (10) seconds,
the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and
the Save icon will flash in the LCD. This will not affect the
radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

U.S.A./International/Canada Channel Maps

Three (3) sets of VHF channel maps have been established for marine use in the
U.S.A, Canada, and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are 
the same for all three maps, but there are definite differences (see table on pages 12
to 21). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in
whichever area you choose.

To Set Your Radio For The Area 
In Which You Will Be Using It:

1. From Standby mode, press and hold the 

Weather/UIC button for two (2) seconds. 
The UI, or icon will blink on the LCD.

2. Press the Weather/UIC button to advance 

to the next channel map.

3. Press the Talk button to save the Channel

Map selection and return to Standby.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to shift to the 

next channel map(s).

Operating Your Radio

Operating Your Radio

Power Saver Icon

Active Channel Map Icon

Weather/UIC Button

On-Off Volume Knob

On-Off Power/Volume Knob

On-Off Power/Volume Knob

Summary of Contents for MR HH100

Page 1: ...eanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select for your area Customer Assistance 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 Cobra Electronics offers the followin...

Page 2: ...e three different channel maps established for these areas 10 NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all of the National Weather Channels 24 hours a day Emergency Weather Alert Can alert you with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby Splashproof Water resistant meets Standard JIS4 Scan Lets you scan through all channels to find conversations in progress Button Lock Pre...

Page 3: ...pliance with FCC rules and make it illegal to use Important Safety Information Before assembling and using your CobraMarine VHF radio please read these general precautions and warnings 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 mus...

Page 4: ...h is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the internet at www fcc gov forms Forms can also be obtained by calling th...

Page 5: ...ship name the state registration number or other official number at both the beginning and end of each message Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit False distress or emergency messages Messages containing obscene indecent or profane words or meaning General calls signals or messages messages not addressed to a particular station on Channel 16 except in an emergency or if you are testing...

Page 6: ...ard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched In any event do communicate with the Coast Guard on Channel 22 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 gas do not s...

Page 7: ...essage 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 Keep the radio nearby Even after your message has been received the Coast Guard can find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on Mayday Mayday Mayday This is Corsair Corsair Corsair or Illinois AB1...

Page 8: ...o marine operators at public coast stations You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations Port Operations Channels 1 5 11 12 14 20 63 65 66 73 74 77 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 Navigational Channels 13 67 Channels are available to all vessels Messages must be ...

Page 9: ...and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03A Government Only 04 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 04A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 05 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 05A Port Operations VTS in selected areas 06 Intership Sa...

Page 10: ...28 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 60 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 61 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operation Ship Movement 61A U S Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing 62 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 62A West Coast Coast Guard Only East Coast Commercial Fishing VHF Marin...

Page 11: ...Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 65A Port Operations 66 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port Operations Ship Movement 66A Port Operations 67 U S Commercial Used for bridge to bridge communications in lower Mississippi River Intership Only Canada Commercial Fishing S R 68 Non Commercial Recreational 69 U S Non Commercial Recreational Canada Commercial Fishin...

Page 12: ...3 21 Nothing comes close to a Cobra VHF Marine Channel Assignments 20 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Use 78 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 78A Non Commercial Recreational 79 Port Operations Ship Movement 79A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 80 Port Operations Ship Movement 80A Commercial Also Non Commercial only in Great Lakes 81 Port Operations Ship Moveme...

Page 13: ...s a 1050 Hz tone that receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of an Alert Weather condition When the Weather Alert signal is sent on the Weather Channel you last used your radio will switch from Standby mode to that Weather Channel You will not hear the tone signal but you will hear the Weather Alert message The Weather Alert icon can be turned On or Off by pressing th...

Page 14: ...er so that the CobraMarine logo is facing down 3 Roll bottom of pouch between Velcro pieces towards upper piece of Velcro 4 Secure bottom piece of Velcro to upper piece of Velcro Batteries and Charger Jack Batteries To Install Or Replace Batteries 1 Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip down 2 Pull down on the Battery Door Latch to remove the battery compartment cover 3 In...

Page 15: ... knob all the way counter clockwise until you hear and feel a click 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 To Increase the Volume 1 Turn the On Off Power Volume knob counter clockwise To Decrea...

Page 16: ...Up and Channel Down buttons To Change Channels 1 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button 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 The beep sound will occur only at the first press of the button and not duri...

Page 17: ...ocedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits The tables on pages 12 through 21 will help you select the proper channels 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 2 Toggle to the Low Power setting 3 With the microphone about two 2 inches 5 cm from your mouth press and hold the Talk butt...

Page 18: ...gnal in the area where you are and you must activate the Weather Alert mode on your radio to benefit from this signal To Activate Weather Alert 1 Press the Mode button until the Weather Alert icon flashes and the current On or Off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn Weather Alert mode On or Off 3 Alert icon will continue to be displayed when Weather Alert is ...

Page 19: ...mode press the Talk button This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last scanned channel During 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 10 second...

Page 20: ... mA High power 200 mA Low Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C Radio Dimensions Radio Weight Lbs Receiver Frequency Range 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 0 35 uV 12 dB Sinad 0 30 uV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 50dB Intermodulation and Rejection 60dB Spurious and Image Rejection 50dB AF Output 3 Watts 8 Ohms Transmitter Frequency Range T...

Page 21: ...or Products Purchased In the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 3 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without cha...

Page 22: ...microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories VHF Marine Radios Power Inverters Name Address No P O Boxes City State Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type Visa Mastercard Discover Exp Date Customer Signature Item U S Cost Each Qty Amount U S Subtotal Tax if Applicable Shipping Handling Tot...

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