Cobra Electronics MRHH325VP owner manual Recommendations for Marine Communication

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Important Safety Information

Introduction

NOTICE

Your radio is waterproof only when the antenna and batteries are properly installed.

AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4˚F (-20˚C) or above 140˚F (60˚C).

KEEP your radio at least 3 ft (0,9 m) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician.

This radio is supplied with an NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) rechargeable battery pack.

■Use only the Cobra charger to recharge NiMH battery in the radio.

■Do not short circuit the battery pack.

■When replacing the battery, dispose of the old battery properly. The NiMH battery may explode if disposed of in a fire.

Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules and make it illegal to use.

Recommendations for

Marine Communication

Introduction

Recommendations for Marine Communication

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The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages. If the 5 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider installing a CobraMarine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your local dealer for model availability.)

If traveling far offshore, you should consider adding even more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel.

The U.S. Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally, cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate. If you do not know where you are, the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone.

However, cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses.

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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 Product Features Radio Controls IndicatorsBacklit LCD Screen Product Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display ScreenSpeaker/Mic Jack Signal Strength MeterEmergency Weather Alert 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 VagabondRadiotelephone Calls Emergency Messages Distress ProcedureEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure 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 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Noaa Test Alert System Noaa Weather Channels AlertNoaa Emergency Weather Alert Weather Frequency/ChannelIncluded in this Package Antenna, Wrist StrapBelt Clip Batteries and Charger Initial ChargeBatteries and Charger Maintaining the Battery Charge Alkaline BatteriesCommon Radio Functions Power/Volume/Squelch Controls Power On/Off ControlGetting Started Getting StartedBacklight/Key Lock Button Scan ButtonHigh/Medium/Low H-M-L Power Button Setup Mode ProgrammingSetup Mode Programming To Toggle Between H-M-L Power ModesTo Set Channel Map Operating Area VibrAlert ModeUSA/International/Canada Channel Maps To set VibrAlertKey Tone Mode Call Tone ModeRoger Beep Mode Standby/Receive TransmitTo Set WX Alert On or Off Marine Standby and Receive Rx ModeStandby/Receive and Transmit To Set WX Auto Search Scan On or OffWX Alert Standby Mode Transmit Tx ModeWeather WX Standby Mode To Transmit a MessageChannel 16/9 Mode Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation Using Tri-Watch Tri-Watch Scan Mode Tri-Watch ModeTri-Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels Advanced OperationTo Program Memory Locations Memory Location ModeTo Exit Memory Location Mode To Recall a Stored Memory LocationMemory Location Scan Mode Product FeaturesChannel Scan Mode To Enter Channel ScanMaintenance Troubleshooting MaintenanceTroubleshooting For Products Purchased In The U.S.A Warranty and Trademark Specifications AcknowledgementSpecifications Limited 3-Year Warranty For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.AProduct Service AccessoriesAccessories