Cobra Electronics MR HH330 FLT EU Standby/Receive Transmit, Advanced Operation, Channel 16 Mode

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Standby/Receive

and Transmit

Operating Your Radio

Standby/Receive and Transmit

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Advanced Operation

Operating Your Radio

Advanced Operation

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Marine Standby and Receive (Rx) Mode

Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on. From this mode, you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions in Marine Standby mode. While in Marine Standby mode, the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button. Signals in Receive (Rx) mode will be received on the selected channel(s).

NOTE

Coastguard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16. While in Marine Standby mode, you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned.

Check Channel Number

Transmit (Tx) Mode

 

Channel 16 Button

Channel 16

Channel 16 Mode

Channel 16 mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 from any operational mode.

To Switch to Channel 16:

1.Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16.

2.Press the Channel 16 button a second time and return to the last used Standby channel.

Low Power Mode

Talk Button

Transmit (Tx)/Receive (Rx) Icons

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Transmit (Tx) 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 govern its use so everyone benefits. See Appendix to help you select the proper channels.

To Transmit a Message:

1.Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send.

2.Toggle to the Low Power setting.

3.With the microphone about 5.0 cm [2 in.] from your mouth, press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone. The Transmit icon will appear on the LCD.

4.Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking. Your radio can only operate in either Transmit (Tx) or Receive (Rx) mode at any given time. You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released. If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is pressed, the radio will NOT transmit.

NOTE

If the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes, the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps and cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain. As soon as the Talk button is released, it can be pressed again to resume transmission.

TRI-WATCH Button

TRI and MEM Icons

Tri-Watch Mode

Tri-Watchmode gives you one (1) button access to scan a total of three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one (1) of the scanned locations. Two (2) other channels of your choice can be stored in the radio. These channels can be edited and/or recalled during future engagements of Tri-Watchmode.

NOTE

The radio must be squelched for Tri-Watchmode to function. See page 18 for Squelch procedure.

Tri-Watch Setup

To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels:

1.Press and hold the TRI-WATCHbutton for two (2) seconds to activate Tri-Watch Setup mode. The TRI and MEM icons on the display will turn On.

NOTE

The main channel number will flash to indicate channel position. If there is no input activity for 15 seconds, the radio will sound two (2) beeps and return to Marine

Standby mode.

 

 

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