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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 

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 during fast advance.

If the new channel selected is restricted to low power, 
the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode 
and the Low Power icon will appear 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

2

or 2 watts 

of power. Cobra Electronics Corporation

suggests 

you maintain the low power setting for short-range
communications, to conserve battery life and to avoid
overpowering nearby stations with your signal. Use the 
high power setting for long-range communications or 
when you do not receive a response to a signal sent 
at 

1

2

watt.

To toggle between the High 
and Low Power modes:

1. Press the High/Low Power – Lock button. 

The LCD will show which mode is in effect.

Getting Started

Getting Started

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Nothing comes close to a Cobra

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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 clockwise.

To decrease the volume:

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

Power Saver

Your radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery
life. If there are no transmissions within ten 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.

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

Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established 
for marine use internationally, in Canada and in the U.S.A.
Most of the channels are the same for all three maps, 
but there are definite differences (see information on 
pages 12 – 21). Your radio has all three 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 UIC button. 

The UI, or icon will blink on the LCD. 

Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map(s).

Operating Your  Radio

Operating Your  Radio

Low Power Mode

High Power Mode

High/Low Power – Lock Button

Channel Up or Down Buttons

Currently On Channel 88

Power Saver Icon

UIC Button

On-Off Power/Volume Knob

Active Channel Map Icon

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Summary of Contents for MR HH100 VP EU

Page 1: ...ms Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters The Cobra Electronics Corporation line of quality products includes Nothing comes close to a Co...

Page 2: ...ssistance 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 please...

Page 3: ...Icon Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display Screen Power Saver Uses battery saver circuitry to extend the life of your batteries Keystroke Tones Can be turned On or Off Waterproof Pouch Makes the unit com...

Page 4: ...Licensing Information 5 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 6 Voice Calling 7 Radiotelephone Calls 8 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 8 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 12 Installation Included in this...

Page 5: ...sed properly Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling and using it Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual WARNING St...

Page 6: ...ensing Information The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to international Canadian or U S A regulations It features instant access to emerge...

Page 7: ...ach 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 mess...

Page 8: ...any event do communicate with the coastguard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has b...

Page 9: ...swer If not repeat the call beginning at item 3 above For medical problems such as crew hit by sailboat boom or heart trouble make a PAN PAN call as above with the word medico added PAN PAN MEDICO PAN...

Page 10: ...ages 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 63 64...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...blic 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 gove...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...tion on page A2 Channel Use 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 La...

Page 15: ...Contact your local CobraMarine dealer for optional accessories Wrist Strap Your radio comes with the Wrist Strap already attached It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it Belt Clip Use the...

Page 16: ...ide Batteries part No FA BP and a wall mount charger part No MRC 100 in the package Your wall charger is capable of recharging one radio with batteries installed in the battery compartment A UK compat...

Page 17: ...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 b...

Page 18: ...Getting Started 28 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 29 Volume The On Off Power Volume knob also controls the speaker Volume The Volume adjustment applies only to what you hear from the speaker a...

Page 19: ...he corresponding routines in your radio NOTE Coastguard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 While in Standby mode you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned Transmit Trans...

Page 20: ...can while receiving 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...

Page 21: ...itch to 2 watts or move closer Move until you have a line of sight to the other station Troubleshooting Maintenance 34 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 35 Operating Your Radio Operating Your Rad...

Page 22: ...al Directive 1999 5 EC 2 May operate in some non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use The user should be sure to check that the model and prog...

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