Cobra Electronics MRHH475FLTBTEU To Set Squelch Control, To Set Channel Map Operating Area

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Operating Your Radio

Channel Up/Down Buttons

Squelch Control

Setup Mode Programming

Squelch Control

Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency (RF) noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want. The Squelch Control on this radio is set through the following keypad operation.

To Set Squelch Control:

1. With the power On, press and hold Call/Enter/Setup button to access the Setup menu.

2.Squelch control will be the first menu item to appear. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to set level. The signal level bar graph shows squelch level while you are in Setup mode on the squelch adjust function.

3.To tune your squelch, press the Channel Down button until you hear a hissing sound, then press and release the Channel Up button until the hissing stops. This will establish a “Baseline” squelch.

4.By pressing the Channel Up button further, you will filter weak and medium strength signals. By pressing Channel Down button, you will receive weaker signals.

5.Press the Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming.

NOTE

If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound, the Memory Scan and Tri-Watchfunctions will be blocked.

Operating Your Radio

Active Channel Map Icon

Channel Up/Down Buttons

Call Tone Alert

Setup Mode Programming

International/Canada/USA Channel Maps

Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use: International, Canada and USA. Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table in the Apendix on page 50).

Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.

To Set Channel Map Operating Area:

1.The Channel Map mode is the second mode on the Marine (VHF) Setup programming.

2.U, I and C will display, with the current setting (the I icon is the default) flashing.

3.Press Channel Up/Down button to select the I, C or U icon.

4.Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming.

NOTE

One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries.

Call Tone Alert

If Call Tone Alert is set to On, the radio will alert you to a call from a compatible Cobra radio with a Call Alert.

To Set Call Tone On or Off:

1.Display will show Call Tone icon and ON or OFF flashing.

2.Press Channel UP/Down button to select ON or OFF.

3.Press the Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming. The Call Tone icon will show in the Standby mode when set to ON.

Call Tone Select

This setting will also allow you to transmit a unique Call Tone alert to identify your radio when you transmit messages. You can select from one of 10 different Call Tone signals.

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Contents For Warranty, Product Service Accessory Information Our Thanks to You Customer AssistanceCustomer Assistance Radio Controls Indicators Backlit LCD Screen Product FeaturesProduct Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display ScreenTable of Contents Important Safety Information General Precautions Important Safety InformationMarine Communication VHR Marine Radio Procedures Licensing InformationIncluded in this Package Wrist Strap and Belt ClipWrist Strap Belt ClipInstalling the Battery Pack Batteries and ChargerInitial Charge Batteries and ChargerTo Remove Battery Pack from Radio Maintaining the Battery ChargeAlkaline Batteries Getting Started Common Radio FunctionsGetting Started Radio Speaker and MicrophoneBacklight/Key Lock Button To Display the Backlight MomentarilyKey Lock Channel Up/Down ButtonsSetup Mode Programming Setup Mode ProgrammingHigh/Medium/Low H-M-L Power Button To Toggle Between H-M-L Power ModesSquelch Control To Set Squelch ControlInternational/Canada/USA Channel Maps To Set Channel Map Operating AreaBluetooth Mode Pairing Programming Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming Bluetooth Mode ProgrammingCall Tone Select Ring Tones To Change Between VOX On and OffBluetooth Radio On/Off To Set Bluetooth On and OffAtis ID Programming Atis ID ProgrammingMarine Standby and Receive Rx Mode Channel 16 ModeTri-Watch Mode Standby/Receive TransmitMemory Location Mode Tri-Watch mode Using Tri-Watch Tri-Watch Scan ModeTo Program Memory Locations Channel Scan Mode To Exit Memory Location ModeTo Recall a Stored Memory Location To Erase Stored Memory LocationsMemory Location Scan Mode Marine Standby modeUsing Rewind-Say-AgainTM Rewind OperationUsing Rewind-Say-AgainTMto Record Audio Transmission Mobile Phone OperationAnswer Incoming Phone Calls To Answer and End an Incoming CallUsing Voice Dial Initiate a Phone CallTo Initiate from the Mobile Phone Simply dial a number on your mobile phoneTo End Pairing At the End of the Day General Bluetooth Operation and Frequently Asked QuestionsLast Number Redial Floating Feature Maintenance TroubleshootingBurp Feature Floating RadioVHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling Emergency Messages Distress Procedure Marine Emergency SignalsEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure If You Hear a Distress CallMarine Distress Procedure Tell where you arePress Talk button and say SaySpecifications AccessoriesLong Life Battery Lapel Speaker/MicrophoneVHR Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments 18A 19A20A 21A63A 64A65A 66A80A 81A82A 83ADeclaration of Conformity CE Markings Declaration of ConformityCE Marking

MRHH475FLTBTEU specifications

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