Cobra Electronics MRHH325VP owner manual Important Safety Information, Safety Training Information

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Important Safety Information

Introduction

Important Safety Information

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Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings.

Warning and Notice Statements

To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used pr operly.

Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual.

WARNING

Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

NOTICE

Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment.

Safety Training Information

This CobraMarine® radio is designed for, and classified as, “Occupational Use Only.” The radio must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the “General Population.”

This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure:

■FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

■American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

■American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields — RF and Microwave.

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Important Safety Information

Introduction

The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio.

WARNINGS

Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting. See page 31 in the antenna requirements section for further information.

DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached. Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio.

DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use — 50% duty cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen.

ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories.

DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites, or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.

NEVER connect the transceiver directly to AC power. It can be a fire hazard, may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver.

NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury.

DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision.

Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.

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Contents For Assistance Outside the U.S.A Our Thanks to You Customer AssistanceCustomer Assistance For Assistance in 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 Important Safety InformationSafety Training 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 CallsIf You Hear a Distress Call Marine Emergency SignalsMarine Distress Procedure Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Channel Assignments 03A Government Only International Distress, Safety and CallingVHF Marine Channel Assignments 23A Government Only 20A Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard 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/ChannelBelt Clip Included in this PackageAntenna, Wrist Strap Batteries and Charger Batteries and ChargerInitial Charge 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 MessageAdvanced Operation Channel 16/9 ModeAdvanced 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 ScanTroubleshooting Maintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Specifications Limited 3-Year Warranty Warranty and Trademark Specifications AcknowledgementFor Products Purchased In The U.S.A For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.AAccessories Product ServiceAccessories
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