Cobra Marine MR HH600W FLT GPS BT Owner's Manual

Cobra Marine MR HH600W FLT GPS BT Owner's Manual

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VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH600W FLT GPS BT
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH600W FLT GPS BT Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English ®...
  • Page 2: Customer Assistance

    Global Positioning Sytem (GPS) Your Cobra Marine radio includes a built-in GPS receiver. Your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and, most importantly, it will be included automatically with any DSC Distress message you may need to send. That will take the “search” out of “search and rescue”.
  • Page 3: Radio Controls And Indicators

    Radio Controls and Indicators Introduction Belt Clip Distress DISTRESS DISTRESS Battery Door Antenna Screw Battery Battery Speaker/ Backlit Door Microphone Screw ON/OFF/ External Cover Screen Volume Control Push to Talk ® Bluetooth Calling Button Microphone Distress Backlight/ Key Lock Button Soft Key Functions Channel Man Overboard...
  • Page 4: Backlit Screen

    Backlit Screen and Product Features Introduction Backlit Screen • GPS Icon Rewind-Say-Again Icon ® Bluetooth VOX Icon Signal Level Icon Weather Icon USA 6W MEM Battery Power Icon Transmit and TIME:10:00 Receive Icons DATE:06/01 41° 54.523N Active Channel 087° 47.192W EMERG Channel Description MENU Soft Key...
  • Page 5: Product Features

    Product Features Introduction Product Features (continued) • MOB (Man Over Board) Unlimited Memory Channels The radio dedicated MOB button marks and Allows programming of unlimited memorizes the position information if a crew VHF memory channels. member falls overboard. Tri-Watch Noise Canceling Microphone Use to monitor three (3) channels Reduces effect of environmental at once —...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You ..........A1 Customer Assistance .
  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Introduction Introduction Important Safety Information • Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual.
  • Page 8: General Precautions

    General Precautions Introduction General Precautions • The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio. WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting.
  • Page 9: Recommendations For Marine Communication

    If the 6 watt maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider installing a Cobra Marine 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.
  • Page 10: Fcc Licensing Information

    FCC Licensing Information Introduction Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) System Please try the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service. Areas where the safety check service is available include the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, and select inland locations including the Great Lakes.
  • Page 11 FCC & IC Licensing Information Introduction Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator’s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters. Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron. Visit their website at http://www.cps-ecp.ca/. User Responsibility and Operating Locations All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Included in this Package VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Included in this package • your CobraMarine VHF radio: Radio Drop-In Battery Charger AC Charger For connection to 120-volt power source. DC Charger LiON Battery Pack Antenna For connection to 12-volt power sources.
  • Page 13: Install/Remove Antenna

    Install/Remove Antenna VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Install/Remove Antenna • 1. To install the antenna turn the antenna into the radio Antenna clockwise to tighten. Do not overtighten. 2. To remove the antenna turn the antenna counterclockwise. This radio transmitter IC: 906A-MRHH600 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the supplied antenna.
  • Page 14: Wrist Strap And Belt Clip

    Wrist Strap and Belt Clip VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Wrist Strap and Belt Clip • Use the spring-loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person. Belt Clip 1. Slide the belt clip into the guide channel on the back of the radio until it is locked in place.
  • Page 15: Batteries And Charger

    Batteries and Charger VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Charging Power Sources The Cobra-provided LiON battery pack may be charged at home, in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V power cord with the charger. 1. Insert one (1) of the power cords into the back of the drop-in charger.
  • Page 16 Batteries and Charger VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation To Remove Battery Pack from Radio Remove Battery 1. Loosen the screws on the back of the battery pack. 2. Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing. 3.
  • Page 17: Operating Your Radio

    Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio HH600 Radio Getting Started • Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout this manual you will be instructed to “Press” or to “Press and Hold”...
  • Page 18 Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio DSC Position Request Alarm Medium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of closely spaced, four (4) beeps [three (3) short – one (1) long] groups — sounds when a position request call is received. Press any button to turn it Off. DSC Individual Alarm High—pause—high—pause—high.
  • Page 19 Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Radio Speaker and Microphone Speaker/Mic Port The internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons. An optional Speaker/Microphone port is located at the top of the radio between the antenna and the Power/Volume control.
  • Page 20 Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Channel Up/Down Buttons Channel Up/Down Buttons Your radio will Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) VHF signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display. You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up/Down buttons. To Change Channels: Press the Channel Up/Down button.
  • Page 21 Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio SCAN 1° 54.523N SCAN Button Press and release the SCAN soft key to scan all channels. Scanning 7° 47.192W begins at the selected lower channel, and scans to higher channels. Press the Channel Up/Down button to change the scan direction. SCAN /M/L When a signal is received in SCAN mode, the radio will pause 10...
  • Page 22: Setup Mode Programming

    Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Set-Up Routines • Settings Menu The Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of its features, to adjust other features to suit your preferences, and to enter your user MMSI number.
  • Page 23 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Backlight Lamp Adjust The LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark. This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off. To Adjust The Backlight Level: Menu Soft Key 1.
  • Page 24 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio The Confirmation Tone sounds to confirm all button presses except for the Talk button. If you would prefer not to hear the Confirmation Tone, you can turn it Off and On as you choose. To Turn The Confirmation Tone On Or Off: Menu Soft Key 1.
  • Page 25 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Time Adjust All VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use a 24-hour clock and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Time Adjust uses your built-in GPS to gather time input.
  • Page 26 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format Time Display: Menu Soft Key 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2.
  • Page 27 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Weather Alert This setting will allow you to choose whether activate the Weather Alert feature. When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode, you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode.
  • Page 28 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Coordinate System Menu Soft Key The Coordinate System allows adjusting to your navigating preference. The most common is already selected. To Select the Coordinate System: Channel Up/Down Buttons 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS MENU with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons.
  • Page 29 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Satellite Based Augmentation (SBAS) Menu Soft Key The SBAS can be turned ON or OFF. Some areas of the earth need it turned off for greater accuracy. It is set ON by default. To Select the Satellite Based Augmentation System: Channel Up/Down Buttons 1.
  • Page 30 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Speed Measurement Units Menu Soft Key Select KNOTS, MPH or KM/H to change if speed is indicated in either nautical miles per hour, miles per hour or kilometers per hour. To Select Speed Measurement Units: Channel Up/Down Buttons 1.
  • Page 31 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Distance Measurement Menu Soft Key elect STATUTE MILE, NAUTICAL MILE or KILOMETER to change the unit used to display distance. This is used mainly for navigation and indicating a distance to a point. To Distance Measurement Units: Channel Up/Down Buttons 1.
  • Page 32 Setup Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Power Save Mode for GPS Menu Soft Key This menu will offers selecting from several Power Save modes. This will save power by shutting down the GPS receiver periodically to save power and prolong battery life. The most common setting is AUTO and it is recommended to leave the Channel Up/Down Buttons radio in AUTO for most users.
  • Page 33: Bluetooth ® Mode Pairing And Programming

    ® Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Bluetooth ® Mode Pairing and Programming Bluetooth ® wireless technology is a standard which has been developed for use in mobile phones and other devices. This process of linking your mobile phone and this radio requires a one-time “pairing”...
  • Page 34 ® Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio VOX On or Off The VOX function converts the radio microphone’s pickup of your voice from being controlled with the PTT button to being always open. When VOX is On, the PTT button does not need to BLUETOOTH VOX be pressed to transmit your voice, and you can just speak into the microphone.
  • Page 35: Standby/Receive And Transmit

    Standby/Receive and Transmit Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Standby/Receive and Transmit • Marine Standby and Receive (Rx) Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on. From this mode, you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions in Marine Standby mode.
  • Page 36: Noaa Weather Mode Programming

    Weather Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Weather (WX) Alert Programming NOAA Weather Channels and Alert • Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio. NOAA provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of the latest weather information. Taped weather messages run every four (4) to six (6) minutes and are revised every two (2) or three (3) hours, or as needed.
  • Page 37 Weather Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Weather (WX) Standby Mode To enter the WX Standby mode, press the WX soft key. Weather Soft Key The Weather Standby Mode will show the currently selected weather channel and the Weather Alert setting status as On or Off. Press the Back soft key to return to VHF Radio Standby.
  • Page 38 Weather Mode Programming VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio This setting will allow you to choose to activate the Weather Alert feature. When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal, and your radio has Weather Alert turned On, you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode.
  • Page 39: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Advanced Operation • Channel 16+ Mode Channel 16/9 Button Channel 16+ mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode. To Switch to Channel 16+ or Channel 9: 1.
  • Page 40 Advanced Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Tri-Watch Tri-Watch gives you one (1) soft key access to scan the three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 and Channel 9 will always be included as scanned channels. The remaining channel will be the VHF channel in effect when you enter Tri-Watch mode.
  • Page 41 Advanced Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Memory Channels You can program (or tag) any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory Scan mode. To Program Memory Channels: Channel Up/Down Buttons 1. From Standby mode, select a channel to be tagged using the Up/Down buttons.
  • Page 42 Advanced Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio NOTE Standby Mode Memory channels must be programmed to use memory Scan. The radio will enter standard Scan Mode if no memory Channels are programmed. NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function.
  • Page 43: Rewind Operation

    Rewind Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Rewind-Say-Again Feature ® The radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again ® . This feature allows you to replay the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission. It also allows you to record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate a distressed vessel.
  • Page 44 Rewind Operation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio ® Setup and Advanced Operation of Rewind-Say-Again Rewind-Say-Again Icon ® Operation of Rewind-Say-Again 1. Rewind is set to ON by default. The Rewind icon will appear on the Standby screen when Rewind is on (see illustration). a.
  • Page 45: Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth

    Mobile Phone Operation ® With Bluetooth VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Mobile Phone Operation with Bluetooth ® NOTE Please refer to the Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming section on page 28 for instructions on how to pair your mobile phone with this device. The following section covers how to complete a phone call and other basic operations.
  • Page 46 Mobile Phone Operation ® With Bluetooth VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Initiate a Phone Call There are several ways to initiate a call. These include initiating (as normal) from the mobile phone, using voice dialing and last number redial. To Initiate from the Mobile Phone 1.
  • Page 47 Mobile Phone Operation ® With Bluetooth VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Using Voice Dial Bluetooth Soft Key USA 6W This feature allows you to use your voice to dial a contact from the TIME:10:00 LOC DATE:06/30 contact list on your mobile phone. 32 49.800N EMERGENCY 999.11.077W...
  • Page 48 Mobile Phone Operation ® With Bluetooth VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Last Number Redial Bluetooth Soft Key USA 6W This feature allows you to redial the last number stored in the TIME:10:00 LOC DATE:06/30 mobile phone’s Call Log. This feature is supported by 32 49.800N EMERGENCY 999.11.077W...
  • Page 49 Mobile Phone Operation ® With Bluetooth VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio General Bluetooth Operation and Frequently Asked Questions What is the Industry Standard Range for Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology? The industry standard range for Bluetooth wireless technology is 30 feet (10 meters).
  • Page 50 Mobile Phone Operation ® With Bluetooth VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Please make sure to note your VOX setting. If VOX is set to On, then the receiving caller might hear conversation and noise in your background. This setting is retained in memory. If switched On, then it will be On the next time the radio is switched On and connected.
  • Page 51: Floating Feature

    Floating Feature VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Floating Radio Floating Radio This radio is designed to float if dropped overboard. The flashing light at the bottom of the radio will activate as soon as it makes contact with water and the orange center makes it visible and easy to retrieve.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting VHF Marine Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio Maintenance • 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.
  • Page 53: Vhf Marine Radio Procedures

    VHF Marine Radio Procedures Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Procedures • Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages. Power Try 1 watt first, if the station being called is within a few miles.
  • Page 54 VHF Marine Radio Procedures Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit: False distress or emergency messages. Messages containing obscene, indecent or profane language. General calls, signals or messages (messages not addressed to a particular station) on Channel 16, except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio. When you are on land.
  • Page 55: Voice Calling

    Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols Voice Calling • You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by. Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communication. The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for safety purposes for everyone on the water.
  • Page 56 Voice Calling & MOB VHF Marine Radio Protocols NOTE For best sound quality at the station you are calling, hold the microphone on the front of the radio at least 2 in. (51 mm) from your mouth and slightly off to one (1) side.
  • Page 57: Routine Dsc Calling

    Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF Marine Radio Protocols Digital Selective Calling (DSC) • Digital selective calling is a semi-automated system for establishing a radio call. It has been designed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for VHF, MF, and HF calls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
  • Page 58 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) VHF Marine Radio Protocols Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. From Any Of Two (2) Sources: U.S. Power Squadron www.usps.org BoatU.S.– www.getmmsi.com NOTE The above references are for recreational vessels only. Commercial vessels should contact the FCC.
  • Page 59 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup VHF Marine Radio Protocols DSC Set-Up • Digital selective calling — DSC — employs digital RF signals which tend to carry further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog ones. The result is greater range and more reliable message delivery per watt of output power.
  • Page 60 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Radio Protocols DSC SETUP MENU To Enter Your MMSI Number: RADIO MMSI ENTRY RADIO ATIS ENTRY 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to DSC SETUP menu INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY GROUP MMSI with the Up/Down soft keys or the Channel Up/Down POSITION REPLY AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH...
  • Page 61 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio If You Transfer Your Radio To A Different Vessel Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number and change the information associated with your number to correspond to vessel in which it will be mounted. To View Your MMSI Number At Any Time: RADIO MMSI 1.
  • Page 62 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio Group MMSI Number Nautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group MMSIs. These allow a message to be sent automatically to all members of the group without having to call each one individually.
  • Page 63 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio Position Request Reply Type The ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS. It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically respond to all Position Requests it receives or to alert you to a Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not —...
  • Page 64 Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup Operating Your Radio To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual: DSC SETUP MENU RADIO MMSI ENTRY 1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY GROUP MMSI INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY with the Up/Down soft keys or the POSITION REPLY AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH Up/Down channel buttons.
  • Page 65: Radiotelephone Calls

    Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols Radiotelephone Calls • Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations. Calls can be made — for a fee — between your radio and telephones on land, sea and in the air.
  • Page 66: Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure

    Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure • The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control.
  • Page 67 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Emergency Signals The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are: MAYDAY The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy.
  • Page 68 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. 2. Select Channel 16. 3. Press Talk button and say: “MAYDAY — MAYDAY — MAYDAY.” (Or “PAN —...
  • Page 69 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Introduction VHF Marine Radio Protocols For Example “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [or “IL 1234 AB” “Mayday Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)” “Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 miles” “Struck submerged object and flooding —...
  • Page 70: Warranty And Trademark

    Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Introduction Warranty Limited 3-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of first consumer purchase.
  • Page 71: Customer Service

    Product Service Introduction Customer Service Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory.
  • Page 72: Specifications (Typical)

    Introduction General Number of Channels All U.S., Canadian, International and NOAA Weather Channels Channel Spacing 25 kHz Modulation 5 kHz Max. Input Voltage 7.4 VDC Battery Life: 5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Standby LiON: 10 hours @ 6 watts Current Drain: Standby 45 mA Receive (Rx) 200 mA...
  • Page 73: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Appendix Introduction VHF Marine Channel Assignments • Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following pages).
  • Page 74 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima • Existen tres (3) juegos de canales VHF para uso marítimo en los EE.UU., Canadá y el resto del mundo (internacional). La mayoría de los canales coinciden en los tres (3) mapas, pero sin duda existen diferencias (consulte las tablas en las páginas siguientes).
  • Page 75 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Assignments (English) Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84 Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area (see seatow.com/arc). Conduct a radio check as you normally would. Upon releasing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting you hear how you sound.
  • Page 76 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Asignaciones de canales (Español) Control de radio automatizado remolque del mar (CAR) Canales 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84 Sintonice su radio en el canal adecuado para su área (ver seatow.com/arc). Llevar a cabo una comprobación de la radio como lo haría normalmente.
  • Page 77 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Frequency Power Limits Channel Map Channel Number Frecuencia Límites de potencia Mapa de canales Número Receive de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción • • 156.050 160.650 • 156.050 156.050 • • 156.100 160.700 • •...
  • Page 78 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations and Commercial, Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS in selected areas VTS en áreas selectas Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)
  • Page 79 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Frequency Channel Map Channel Number Frecuencia Mapa de canales Número Receive de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción • • • 156.700 156.700 • Rx Only 156.750 • • 1 watt CAN 156.750 156.750 1 vatio Canadá...
  • Page 80 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas Environmental (Receive Only). Medioambiental (recepción solamente). Usado por radiobalizas de localización de siniestros (EPIRB) clase C Canada (EPIRB Buoys Only);...
  • Page 81 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Frequency Power Limits Channel Map Channel Number Frecuencia Límites de potencia Mapa de canales Número Receive de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción • 157.150 157.150 • Rx Only 161.750 • • • 157.200 161.800 •...
  • Page 82 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas Coast Guard Only – Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones Meteorológicas Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio) Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio) Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB)
  • Page 83 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Frequency Power Limits Channel Map Channel Number Frecuencia Límites de potencia Mapa de canales Número Receive de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción • 156.325 160.925 • • 156.325 156.325 • • • 156.375 156.375 •...
  • Page 84 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones Port Operations Operaciones portuarias EE.UU. (comercial). Usado para comunicaciones U.S. (Commercial). Used for bridge-to-bridge de puente de mando a puente de mando en la communications in lower Mississippi River parte baja del Río Misisipí...
  • Page 85 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Frequency Power Limits Channel Map Channel Number Frecuencia Límites de potencia Mapa de canales Número Receive de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción • 156.925 161.525 • • 156.925 156.925 1078 • 156.925 156.925 2078 •...
  • Page 86 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Non-Commercial (Recreational) No comercial (recreativo) Port Operations Operaciones portuarias Port Operations Operaciones portuarias Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones Commercial (Also Non-Commercial Comercial (en los Grandes...
  • Page 87 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Power Limits Channel Map Frequency Channel Number Frecuencia Límites de potencia Mapa de canales Número Receive de canal EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción 1001 • 156.050 156.050 1005 • 156.250 156.250 1007 • 156.350 156.350 1018 •...
  • Page 88 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) Port Operations / Vessel Traffic Service Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones Port Operations / Vessel Traffic Service Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones Commercial Comercial Commercial...
  • Page 89 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English) NOTE Many of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit and receive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation. Some other plain-numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation.
  • Page 90: Weather Channel Assignments

    Weather Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Weather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorológicos • Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these channels. NOTE * These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only.
  • Page 91: Accessories

    Optional Accessories Introduction Introduction Accessories Accessories • Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use of the radio. Some are listed below: Alkaline Battery Tray Alkaline Battery Tray A special alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-035) is available as an optional accessory to have as an emergency backup.
  • Page 92 Optional Accessories Introduction Accessories Belt Clip Belt Clip Replacement Belt Clip P/N CM 240-003 AC Charger AC Charger Replacement AC Charger P/N CM 120-007 DC Charger DC Charger Replacement DC Charger P/N CM 130-005 Drop-In Battery Charger Drop-In Battery Charger Replacement Drop-In Charger P/N CM 110-032 NMEA Output Cable NMEA Pouput Cable...
  • Page 93 World City Time Zones Introduction Accessories World City Time Zones • In order to set correct local time as compared to different World City Time Zones, enter the hour “offset” as listed below. The correct local time appears on the VHF for Cities all over the world.
  • Page 94 Built-In GPS Receiver & DSC Shows GPS coordinates on screen and automatically sends GPS location with DSC calls. ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology Make and receive phone calls using ® Wireless Technology, keeping your cell phone safe and dry. FLOATING Never lose your radio. Floating design and orange core make retrieving the radio easy if dropped overboard.
  • Page 95 General Number of Channels All: U.S.A., Canadian, Built-In GPS Receiver Shows GPS coordinates on screen and automatically sends GPS location with DSC calls. International 10 NOAA Weather Channels DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Compliant with the latest FCC specifications for Class-D VHF Radios. Digital Selective Calling Channel Spacing 25 kHZ allows you to send a distress signal at the touch of a button or exchange position information...

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