Operating Your Radio
Memory Button
Scan Button
Memory Scan Mode
Talk or Channel Up/Down
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Advanced Operation
To enter memory location scan:
1.From Standby mode, press the Memory button.
2.Press the Scan button.
The radio will immediately begin to scan the channels you programmed into the memory. The Scan and Memory icons will show on the LCD.
To exit memory location scan:
1.From Memory Location Scan mode, press the Scan button. This will return the radio to Memory mode on the last scanned memory location.
2.Press the Memory button to return to Standby 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 that memory location and end scanning. This will return the radio to Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations.
If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations.
During memory location scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the last memory location scanned and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change scan direction.
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Operating Your Radio
Maintenance
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Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine™ VHF radio in good operating condition.
■Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen.
■If the radio is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft, moist cloth at least once a day to prevent
■If the radio will be stored for a long period, such as over the winter, remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package. This is especially so if you are using alkaline batteries.
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No display on LCD when |
| Batteries are exhausted | Recharge or replace batteries | ||
radio is turned On |
| Batteries not installed | Remove batteries and reinstall | ||
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NiMH batteries run |
| Batteries are at the | Replace with new batteries | ||
down quickly |
| end of their life |
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Will transmit at |
| Batteries are low | Recharge or replace batteries | ||
1 watt, but not |
| Selected channel is | Switch to another channel | ||
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Will not transmit |
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| squelch level is too deep | and squelch | ||
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No response to |
| Key lock is On | Press Backlight/ | ||
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No answer to calls |
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| other station | move closer | ||
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| Signal is blocked | Move until you have a | ||
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| by terrain | sight” to the other station | ||
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42 English | Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 43 | ||