Important Safety Information
Introduction
CAUTIONS
Your radio is only waterproof when the antenna and batteries are properly installed.
AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below
KEEP your radio at least 1 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 six NiMH
■Use only the CobraMarine™ charger to recharge NiMH batteries in the radio.
■Do not short circuit the battery pack.
■When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. NiMH batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire.
■The charger is to be used for charging purposes only. It is not to be used during normal operation.
Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government 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 isn’t 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 you will be going far offshore, you should consider adding even more powerful radio equipment such as HF single side band or satellite radio for your vessel.
The coastguard does not endorse mobile phones as substitutes for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on a mobile phone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally, mobile phones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate. If you don’t know where you are, the coastguard will have difficulty finding you if you’re using a mobile phone.
However, mobile phones can have a place on board where mobile coverage is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses.
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