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Advanced Operation

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Advanced Operation

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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 

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.

Tri-Watch

Tri-Watch gives you one button access to scan the three locations of 
most importance to you. Channel 16 will always be one of the scanned 
locations. The other two locations will be stored in the radio. They can 
be edited and/or recalled for future engagements of Tri-Watch mode.

NOTE
The radio must be squelched for tri-watch to function. 
See page 31 for squelch procedure.

To program or edit the tri-watch locations:

1. Press and hold the Tri-Watch button. The Tri-Watch

and Memory icons on the LCD will be turned On.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button 

to move to the channel you want to enter into 
tri-watch location one.

3. Press the Tri-Watch button. You will hear a 

two-beep confirmation signal.

4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button 

to move to the channel you want to enter into 
tri-watch location two.

5. Press the Tri-Watch button. You will hear a 

two-beep confirmation signal and the Memory
icon will disappear from the LCD. The radio will
immediately engage tri-watch (see page 38 
for further details).

Operating Your  Radio

Operating Your  Radio

Channel 16 Button

Channel 16

Channel Up/Down Buttons

Tri-Watch Button

Tri-Watch and Memory Icons

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Summary of Contents for MR HH400 EU

Page 1: ...al dealer This equipment is intended for use in For Warranty Product Service and Accessory Information Please contact your local dealer or distributor See the enclosed leaflet that provides contact in...

Page 2: ...annels or up to ten selected memory locations to find conversations in progress Button Lock Prevents accidental changes to your settings when you set this feature Instant Channel 16 Instant access to...

Page 3: ...uty 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 batterie...

Page 4: ...mmunication 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...

Page 5: ...o are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land including when your boat is on its trailer VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underw...

Page 6: ...ame and switch to Channel 16 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 VHF...

Page 7: ...el you need or give you a tow Marine Emergency Signals The three spoken international emergency signals are The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imm...

Page 8: ...k slowly clearly calmly 1 Make sure your radio is On 2 Select VHF Channel 16 3 Press Talk button and say MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY or PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE 4 Say THIS IS you...

Page 9: ...Messages must be about business or needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 88 and 88A only for ship to ship messages Public Correspondence marine operator Channels 1 2 3 4 5 7 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 6...

Page 10: ...cial VTS in selected areas 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 14 Port Opera...

Page 11: ...lic Correspondence marine operator 28 Public Correspondence marine operator 60 Public Correspondence marine operator 61 Public Correspondence marine operator Port Operation Ship Movement 61A U S gover...

Page 12: ...cial Fishing 65 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...

Page 13: ...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 Movement 81A U S government only...

Page 14: ...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 i...

Page 15: ...nt by turning the screw anticlockwise 1 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 ma...

Page 16: ...provided to prevent damage due to the boat rolling or pitching CAUTION The charger is to be used for charging purposes only It is not to be used during normal operation Installation Installation Main...

Page 17: ...ss and hold buttons on the radio Press means a momentary press then release press and hold means to hold the button down Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio a brief tone...

Page 18: ...ear 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 Transmit Power Output Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1 or 5 watts of...

Page 19: ...t 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...

Page 20: ...ions will be stored in the radio They can be edited and or recalled for future engagements of Tri Watch mode NOTE The radio must be squelched for tri watch to function See page 31 for squelch procedur...

Page 21: ...ry location scan To program memory locations 1 Press and hold the Memory button The memory location number will start flashing and the Memory icon will be turned On 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Dow...

Page 22: ...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 During channel scan while no...

Page 23: ...mode on the last channel shown before entering memory scan During memory location scan while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press the Talk button to remain on t...

Page 24: ...e Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin Ireland Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Portable Marine Radio MR HH400EU MR...

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