VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Installation
11
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To Remove Battery Pack from Radio
1.
Loosen the screws on the back of the battery pack.
2.
Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove
it from the radio housing.
3.
Pull the battery pack out of the radio housing.
NOTE
The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery
charger without being installed in the radio. Insert the spacer
into the battery charger to support the battery pack during
this charging process. Follow the same procedures in “Initial
Charge” to charge the battery pack.
NOTICE
Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose of
properly. Some marine suppliers and electronics retailers
accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal
waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery
disposal.
Alkaline Batteries
The alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or “Emergency” power
source should the battery pack run low on power and need to be
recharged. The radio will transmit at full power when using five (5)
new AA alkaline batteries.
WARNING
Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. They are not
made to be recharged, and should be disposed of
in a proper manner.
Batteries and Charger
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Installation
10 English
Batteries and Charger
Charging
The Cobra-provided LiON battery pack may be charged at home,
in a car 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 the 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 prongs in the charger to
transfer the charging current.
4.
Observe that the red light on the front of the charger glows to
indicate that the battery pack is properly seated and the charger
is operating.
5.
Allow the batteries to charge for five (5) to six (6) hours before
use. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully
charged.
WARNING
The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to
charge the battery pack provided. Do not charge any other
type of batteries in the charger as fire, explosion or battery
damage may occur. Avoiding extreme temperatures will
also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio.
NOTE
If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra
recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or vertical
bulkhead (using the screw holes provided) to prevent
possible damage due to the boat rolling or pitching. The
charging base has been designed to hold the battery pack in
place during rough sea conditions.
WARNING
The adapter shall be installed near the radio’s charger
and shall be easily accessible. The plug is considered a
disconnect device of the charging base.
Remove Battery
Alkaline Battery Tray
Battery Pack Charging Only
Power Sources
Initial Battery Charge
Maintaining the Battery Charge
As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the battery
power remaining. When the battery icon begins to flash, the battery is
empty and needs to be recharged. The radio will beep three (3) times
and flash “Low Battery” every 10 minutes until the radio turns off.
NOTE
The radio will continue to receive signals when blinking
but cannot transmit.
It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh, high-quality AA alkaline
batteries with your radio. Should the rechargeable battery pack
become discharged and no electrical power source is available,
you can insert the included alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline
batteries and continue to use your radio.
Fully Charged
Partially Charged
Fully Discharged
