Operating Your Radio
Power Saver Icon
UIC Button
Active Channel Map Icon
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Getting Started
Volume
The
To increase the volume:
1.Turn the
To decrease the volume:
1.Turn the
Power Saver
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within ten seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and the Save icon will flash in the LCD. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
International/Canada/U.S.A. Channel Maps
Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use internationally, in Canada and in the U.S.A. Most of the channels are the same for all three maps, but there are definite differences (see information on pages 12 – 21). Your radio has all three maps built
into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.
To set your radio for the area in which you will be using it:
1.From Standby mode, press and hold the UIC button. The U, I, or C icon will blink on the LCD.
Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map(s).
Operating Your Radio
Channel Up or Down Buttons
Currently On Channel 88
Low Power Mode
High Power Mode
High/Low Power – Lock Button
Getting Started
Channels
Your radio will receive and transmit VHF signals on the Channel indicated on the LCD. You can change the Channel at any time using the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons.
To change channels:
1. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
If you are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 1. If you are on Channel 1, pressing the Channel Down button will advance to Channel 88.
You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance.
The beep sound will occur only at the first press of the button and not during fast advance.
If the new channel selected is restricted to low power, the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD.
If the radio is in the Key Lock mode, the channel will not change and the
Transmit Power Output
Your radio can Transmit selectively at 1⁄2 or 2 watts of power. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ suggests you maintain the low power setting for
To toggle between the High and Low Power modes:
1.Press the High/Low Power – Lock button. The LCD will show which mode is in effect.
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