Cobra MR HH150 FLT MR HH150 FLT Manual - English - Page 17

VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols IInnttrroo OOppeerraattiioonn CCuussttoommeerr WWaarrrraannttyy VHF Marine Radio Procedures AAssssiissttaannccee • Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being IInnssttaallllaattiioonn used for messages. CCuussttoommeerr AAssssiissttaannccee Power SSeeccoonnddaarryy IIccoonnss Try 0.5 watts first, if the station being called is within a few miles. If there is no answer, switch to 1 watt and call again. You have the ability to go up to 3­­watts of output power to increase your calling distance. Remember, the lower wattage outputs will conserve your battery and minimNNooittziicceee interfeCCarauuettiinoonnce to otWWhaaerrnnriinnugg sers. Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel. You may use Channel 16 when you do not know the assigned channel. Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 or on Channel 9. (Channel 9 is preferred for recreational vessel use.) You may also call on ship-to-ship channels when you know that the vessel is listening on a ship-to-ship channel. Initial Calling on Channel 16 or 9 The use of Channel 16 is permitted for making initial contact (hailing) another vessel. The limits on calling must be followed. Be reminded, Channel 16's most important function is for Emergency Messages. If for some reason, Channel 16 is congested, the use of Channel 9, especially in U.S. waters, may be used as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communication. Limits on Calling You must not call the same station for more than 30 seconds at a time. If you do not get a reply, wait at least two minutes before calling again. After three calling periods, wait at least 15 minutes before calling again. Change Channels After contacting another station on a calling channel, change immediately to a channel which is available for the type of message you want to send. Station Identification Identify, in English, your station by your FCC call sign (if available), vessel name and the state registration number, at both the beginning and at the end of the message. 28 English VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Prohibited CommuAnssiistcanacetions You MUST NOT transmit: n False distress or emergency messages. n MessagesIncstaollnattioaniningCAosussbitsostmacneecrene, indecent or profane language. General Secondary Icons n 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. n When you are on land. Notice Caution Warning Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 29