Cobra Electronics MRHH325VP owner manual Maintaining the Battery Charge, Alkaline Batteries

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Batteries and Charger

Installation

Locking Tab

To Remove Battery Pack from Radio

Installation

Fully Charged

Batteries and Charger

Maintaining the Battery Charge

Battery Pack Charging Only

Alkaline Battery Tray

1.Pivot the locking tab off of the back of the battery pack to unlock.

2.Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing.

3.Pull battery pack out of the radio housing.

NOTE

The NiMH 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

NiMH batteries are toxic. Please dispose of properly. Some marine suppliers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal.

Alkaline Batteries

An optional alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-011) can be purchased for this radio. The alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or “Emergency” power source should the battery pack run low on power and needs to be recharged. The radio will transmit at full power when using six (6) new AA alkaline batteries.

WARNING

Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. They are not made to be recharged, and should b e disposed of in a proper manner.

Partially Charged

Fully Discharged

As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the battery power remaining. When the icon begins to flash, it is time to recharge or change the batteries.

NOTICE

Use only the drop-in charger provided by Cobra. Do not use the charger with alkaline batteries; only the NiMH battery pack is rechargeable. Spent alkaline batteries must be discarded and replaced.

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 optional alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio.

NOTE

Some radios with NiMH batteries have AA or AAA battery packs which only allow low-power transmit. The optional AA battery tray for the MR HH325 and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will allow for full-power emergency transmissions.


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Contents Our Thanks to You Customer Assistance Customer Assistance For Assistance in the U.S.AFor Assistance Outside the U.S.A Backlit LCD Screen Product Features Radio Controls IndicatorsProduct Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display ScreenEmergency Weather Alert Signal Strength MeterSpeaker/Mic Jack Unlimited Memory Channels Roger Beep Tone SelectableTable of Contents Important Safety Information Safety Training InformationImportant Safety Information Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine CommunicationFCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling Voice CallingVoice Calling Vessel Corsair is calling the vessel VagabondEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure Emergency Messages Distress ProcedureRadiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone CallsMarine Emergency Signals Marine Distress ProcedureIf You Hear a Distress Call Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Channel Assignments International Distress, Safety and Calling VHF Marine Channel Assignments03A Government Only 20A Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement 21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only23A Government Only Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Noaa Emergency Weather Alert Noaa Weather Channels AlertNoaa Test Alert System Weather Frequency/ChannelIncluded in this Package Antenna, Wrist StrapBelt Clip Batteries and Charger Initial ChargeBatteries and Charger Alkaline Batteries Maintaining the Battery ChargeGetting Started Power/Volume/Squelch Controls Power On/Off ControlCommon Radio Functions Getting StartedScan Button Backlight/Key Lock ButtonSetup Mode Programming Setup Mode ProgrammingHigh/Medium/Low H-M-L Power Button To Toggle Between H-M-L Power ModesUSA/International/Canada Channel Maps VibrAlert ModeTo Set Channel Map Operating Area To set VibrAlertRoger Beep Mode Call Tone ModeKey Tone Mode Standby/Receive TransmitStandby/Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive Rx ModeTo Set WX Alert On or Off To Set WX Auto Search Scan On or OffWeather WX Standby Mode Transmit Tx ModeWX Alert Standby Mode To Transmit a MessageChannel 16/9 Mode Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation Tri-Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels Tri-Watch ModeUsing Tri-Watch Tri-Watch Scan Mode Advanced OperationTo Exit Memory Location Mode Memory Location ModeTo Program Memory Locations To Recall a Stored Memory LocationChannel Scan Mode Product FeaturesMemory Location Scan Mode To Enter Channel ScanMaintenance Troubleshooting MaintenanceTroubleshooting Specifications Limited 3-Year Warranty Warranty and Trademark Specifications AcknowledgementFor Products Purchased In The U.S.A For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.AProduct Service AccessoriesAccessories