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 compartment 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 |
| Batteries are exhausted | Replace or recharge batteries | ||
| when radio is turned |
| Batteries not installed | Remove batteries and | ||
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| NiCD 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 | Replace or recharge batteries | ||
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| Selected channel is | Switch to | |||
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| Will not transmit |
| Selected channel is | Switch to | ||
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| limited to receive only | another channel | ||
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| No sound from speaker |
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| No response to |
| Button Lock is On | Press and hold | ||
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| No answer to calls |
| Out of range of | Switch to two (2) watts | ||
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| other station | or move closer | ||
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| Signal is blocked | Move until you have | ||
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Operating Your Radio | Specifications |
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Specifications | • |
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General |
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Frequency Range: TX | 156.025 to 157.425 MHz |
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Frequency Range: RX | 156.050 to 163.275 MHz |
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Number of Channels | All U.S., Canadian, and International | |
| 10 NOAA Weather Channels |
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Channel Spacing | 25 kHz |
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Modulation | 16 KOF3E |
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Input Voltage | 6 VDC |
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Battery Life: | Alkaline Batteries: | |
5% TX, 5% RX, 90% | 20 Hours @ 2 Watts, 24 hours @ 1⁄2 Watt |
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Current Drain: | 10 mA | |
Receive | 35 mA | |
Transmit | 700 mA @ High power 200 mA @ Low |
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Radio Dimensions W x D x H | 2.13" x 1.2" x 8.77" (including antenna) | |
| (4.1 mm x 0.5 mm x 22.8 mm ) |
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Radio Weight | 4 oz. (without batteries) | |
| (0.1 kg) | |
Receiver |
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Frequency Range | 156.050 to 163.275 MHz |
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Receiver Type | Double Conversion |
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Sensitivity: | 0.35 uV | |
20 dB Quieting | ||
12 dB Sinad | 0.30 uV |
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Adjacent Channel Selectivity |
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Intermodulation and Rejection |
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Spurious and Image Rejection |
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AF Output | 250 mW @ 8 Ohms | |
Transmitter |
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Frequency Range: TX | 156.025 to 157.425 MHz |
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RF Output Power | 1⁄2 Watt and 2 Watts |
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Microphone Type | Condenser |
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External Microphone Impedance | 1000 Ohms |
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Frequency Stability |
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FM Hum and Noise |
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| Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 37 |