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VHF Marine Radio Protocols

 

 

Operating Your Radio

Advanced Operation

Memory Location Mode

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 32

under 

Memory Location Scan

.)

To enter 

Memory

mode, press 

MEM/ESC

button. The display

will show the 

MEM

icon and the 

Memory Channel

bank will

be displayed on the matrix.

To Program Memory Locations:

1. 

Press and hold the 

MEM/ESC

button for two (2)

seconds. The memory location number will be

displayed on the matrix and the 

MEM

icon will be

turned On.

2.

Use the 

Channel Up/Down

button to advance to the

memory location (00-99) you want to program.

3.

Press the 

MEM/ESC

button to select the memory

location.

4.

Use the 

Channel Up/Down

button to change to the

channel you want to store into the selected memory

location.

5.

Press the 

MEM/ESC

button to program that channel.

The memory location will be displayed on the matrix

again.

Repeat steps 2 through 5 to program as many

additional memories as you want.

6.

Press and hold the 

MEM/ESC

button for two (2)

seconds. This will return the radio to 

Memory

mode.

7.

Press and release the 

MEM/ESC

button again to

return to 

Marine Standby

mode. 

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

 

 

Operating Your Radio

Advanced Operation

Using Tri-Watch

Tri-Watch Scan Mode:

1. 

From 

Marine Standby

mode, press the 

TRI-WATCH

button. The 

TW  SCAN

will display on the matrix

along with the three marine channels stored in the

Tri-Watch

memory.

2.

The radio will scan through the three (3) 

Tri-Watch

memory channels.

3.

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.

NOTE

After the 

Tri-Watch

scan stops to monitor a channel,

as long as you do not press any buttons within 10

seconds, your radio will automatically resume

scanning the 

Tri-Watch

channels.

4.

Press the 

Channel Up/Down

button to resume

scanning the 

Tri-Watch

channels or to change the

scan direction.

5.

To EXIT the 

Tri-Watch

scan, press the 

TRI-WATCH

button again. The 

TRI

icon will disappear from the

LCD and the radio will return to 

Marine Standby

mode.

 

 

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Summary of Contents for MR HH350 FLT EU

Page 1: ...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 Besides two way communications the radio can provide quick access to receive all the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel you can select fo...

Page 2: ...ropped overboard It has an orange stripe so it s easy to retrieve Must use included battery to float 120V 12V Charger Included Use to charge battery pack at home in a car or in a boat Product Features Backlit LCD Screen and Product Features Product Features Introduction Locking Desktop Charger Holds the radio or battery in place while charging Vertical or horizontal mounting Call Tones Selectable ...

Page 3: ...life NOTICE Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment Safety Training Information This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC...

Page 4: ...thium ion LiON rechargeable battery pack Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium ion LiON batteries in the radio Do not short circuit the battery pack When replacing the batteries dispose of the old batteries properly Batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC Federal Communications Commission rules and make it ille...

Page 5: ...es 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 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standards Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device...

Page 6: ... batteries using the optional alkaline battery tray Installing the Battery Pack 1 Position the battery pack over the back of the radio 2 Engage the battery pack into the radio by sliding to the top until battery pack is fully seated against radio housing 3 Tighten the screw using the end of the belt clip to secure the battery pack to the radio Do not overtighten Only use the end of the belt clip t...

Page 7: ...or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V 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 or 120V power source 3 Remove battery pack spacer from the charger and insert the entire radio battery into the charger The metal charge contacts on the battery will contact the mating pro...

Page 8: ...ntrol past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off Volume Control Volume is controlled by turning the On Off Volume control To increase the volume turn the On Off Volume control clockwise To decrease the volume turn the On Off Volume control counterclockwise Batteries and Charger Maintaining the Battery Charge As you use your radio the battery power icon will show the battery power remai...

Page 9: ... CALL FLOATING MARINE HH350 Channel Up Down Buttons SAM ATISVOX LOMEDHI T R A B X C I U Currently On Channel 88 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Getting Started Radio Speaker and Microphone The internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons An optional Speaker Microphone port is located at the top of the radio ...

Page 10: ...F Marine Radio Protocols Getting Started High Medium Low H M L Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1 3 or 6 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 Use the high power setting for long range communications or when you do not re...

Page 11: ...mode when set to ON MEM SAME ATISVOX LOMEDHI VHF T R A B GMRS X C I U Call Tone Alert VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Setup Mode Programming SAM EDHI A B C I U Active Channel Map Icon ENT SETUP CALL FLOATING MARINE HH350 Channel Up Down Buttons Squelch Control Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency RF noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want The Sq...

Page 12: ...n to select ON or OFF ROG will be displayed when On 3 Press Call Enter Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming Key Tone Mode In Key Tone mode an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed or you change a setting To Set Key Tone On or Off 1 Display will show Key Tone icon flashing and matrix will display KEY TONE ON or OFF 2 Press Channel Up Down butto...

Page 13: ...ivate the corresponding NOAA weather alert channels in your radio NOTE Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 You must have the WX Alert turned On to receive NOAA weather alerts While in Marine Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Standby Receive and Transmit Transmit Tx Mode Transmit Tx mode g...

Page 14: ...heard NOAA Test Alert System To test this system NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime between 11 a m and 1 p m in each local time zone Any receiver that can detect the weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly WX H M L SC EM WX H M L Button VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Standby Receive and Transmit Weather WX...

Page 15: ...mode 2 Press Channel Up Down button to select the desired Tri Watch channel 3 Press and release TRI WATCH button or Call Enter Setup button to confirm entry 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining additional Tri Watch memory channel 5 After programming both Tri Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri Watch mode VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Advanced Op...

Page 16: ...e MEM ESC button again to return to Marine Standby mode VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation Using Tri Watch Tri Watch Scan Mode 1 From Marine Standby mode press the TRI WATCH button The TW SCAN will display on the matrix along with the three marine channels stored in the Tri Watch memory 2 The radio will scan through the three 3 Tri Watch memory channels 3 A signal o...

Page 17: ...ation has been programmed its associated channel will display on the LCD Your radio is now in Marine Standby mode on the selected memory location To Exit Memory Location Mode Press the MEM ESC button to return the radio to Marine Standby mode The last channel used in Marine Standby mode will now be displayed on the LCD and the MEM icon will disappear To Erase Stored Memory Locations 1 Press and ho...

Page 18: ...ature MEM SAME LOMEDHI ROG VHF T R A B GMRS X C I U Floating Radio MEM SAME LOMEDHI VHF T R A B X C I U Memory Channel Scan W ESC MEM ENT SETUP C MEM ESC Button SCAN ESC MEM SCAN Button Burp Feature Cobra s Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill This is especially useful if the radio is dropped overboard or during extreme foul weather conditions In these cond...

Page 19: ...in 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 miles If there is no answer switch to 3 watts and call again You have the ability to go up to 6 watts of output power to increase your calling distance Remember the lower wattage outputs will conse...

Page 20: ...l 16 The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marine information broadcasts or weather warnings on Channel 9 Boaters are still asked to keep watch on Channel 16 whenever the radio is turned on and not in use with another station To call another vessel or shore installation e g lock or bridge tender Make sure the radio is On Make sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16 Make sure ...

Page 21: ...rty and requiring immediate help Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message Make sure you transmit on high power If you are merely out of gas do not send an emergency message Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow If the other does not respond wait two 2 minutes and repeat You are permitted to attempt contact three 3 times two 2 minut...

Page 22: ...otocols Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Marine Emergency Signals The three 3 spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy This signal is properly pronounced pahn The s...

Page 23: ... radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three 3 to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge 7 If your radio is returned for factory repair it will be returned to you with default settings restored Specifications...

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