Operating Your Radio

TRI-WATCHButton

TRI and MEM Icons

Channel Up/Down Button

Advanced Operation

Tri-Watch Mode

Tri-Watchmode gives you one (1) button access to scan a total of three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 is preprogrammed and will always be one (1) of the scanned locations. Two (2) other channels of your choice can be stored in the radio. These channels can be edited and/or recalled during future engagements of Tri-Watchmode.

NOTE

The radio must be squelched for Tri-Watchmode to function. See page 20 for Squelch procedure.

Tri-Watch Setup

To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels:

1.Press and hold the TRI-WATCHbutton for two (2) seconds to activate Tri-Watch Setup mode. The TRI and MEM icons on the display will turn On.

NOTE

The main channel number will flash to indicate channel position. If there is no input activity for 15 seconds, the radio will sound two (2) beeps and return to Marine Standby mode.

2.Press Channel Up/Down button to select the desired Tri-Watchchannel.

3.Press and release TRI-WATCHbutton or Call/Enter/Setup button to confirm entry.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining additional Tri-Watchmemory channel.

5.After programming both Tri-Watchmemory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri-Watchmode.

Operating Your Radio

TRI-WATCHButton

Tri-Watch Scan Mode

Advanced Operation

Using Tri-Watch

Tri-Watch Scan Mode:

1.From Marine Standby mode, press the TRI-WATCHbutton. The TRI icon will appear on the LCD display and the radio will scan through the three (3) Tri-Watchmemory channels.

2.A signal on any one (1) of the three (3) channels will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location.

NOTE

After the Tri-Watchscan stops to monitor a channel, as long as you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning the Tri-Watchchannels.

3.Press the Channel Up/Down button to resume scanning the Tri-Watchchannels or to change the scan direction.

4.To EXIT the Tri-Watchscan, press the TRI-WATCHbutton again. The TRI icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine Standby mode.

 

 

 

 

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Cobra Electronics MR HH475 owner manual Tri-Watch Mode, Tri-Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels

MR HH475 specifications

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Another notable characteristic is its Dual Watch feature. This function allows users to monitor two channels simultaneously, ensuring that they don't miss important communications while they are engaged in other conversations. The dual watch capability is especially useful in busy maritime areas where multiple channels are in use.

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