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No. 480-344-P Owner's Manual VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH425LI VP Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Our Thanks to You • Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio. Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 2
Band (VHF/GMRS) Button Tri-Watch Button Speaker Radio Controls and Indicators External Speaker/ Microphone Cover ON/OFF/Volume Control Belt Clip Engagement Squelch Control Wrist Strap Connector Battery Battery Clip Instant Channel 16/9 Button SCAN Button Call/Enter Button Rewind-Say-Again - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 3
/Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra accessories. Unlimited Memory Channels Allows programming of unlimited VHF and GMRS memory channels. 120V/12V Charger Included Signal Strength Meter Use to charge battery pack in the radio, Shows the strength of incoming - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 4
Marine FCC Licensing Information 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 8 VHF Marine Voice Calling 10 VHF Marine Radiotelephone Calls 12 VHF Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 18 GMRS Radio Protocols GMRS Communication 28 GMRS FCC Licensing 28 GMRS/FRS - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 5
and using your CobraMarine VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 6
yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician. This radio is supplied with a lithium-ion (LiON) rechargeable battery pack. I Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium-ion (LiON) batteries in the radio. I Do not short circuit the battery pack. I When replacing the - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 7
Information IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols VHF Marine FCC Licensing Information • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 8
VHF Marine Radio Procedures IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio 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 - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 9
: "Switching to Channel 68. Over." VHF Marine Voice Calling IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols I If the other does not respond, wait two (2) minutes and repeat. You are permitted to attempt contact three (3) times, two (2) minutes apart. If you still have not made contact, wait 15 minutes before - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 10
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. The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls, and coordinates all - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 11
by your radio. If it is not answered, YOU should answer. If the distressed vessel is not nearby, wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge. Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you may be in a position to relay the message. 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 15 - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 12
VHF Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio 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 house" "I will be listening on Channel 16" "This is Corsair (or IL - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 13
VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols 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 - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 14
VHF Marine Channel Assignments IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols Channel Number 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 06 07 07A 08 09 10 11 12 Channel Map Frequency USA Int'l Canada channel. 14 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas 15 Environmental (Receive Only). Used by class C EPIRB's. 15 Canada - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 15
156.125 Power Limits 1 watt CAN 22 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols Channel Use 18 Port Operations, Ship Movement 18A Commercial 19 Port Operations, Ship Movement 19A Commercial 20 Canada (Coast Guard Only); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 16
VHF Marine Channel Assignments IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols Channel Number 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A Channel Map Frequency USA Int'l Canada Transmit Receive • 156.175 160.775 • 156.175 156.175 • • 156.225 160. for movement and docking of ships. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 25 - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 17
operation." Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions. When in simplex operation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on page A3). 26 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols Channel Use 78 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 78A - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 18
-detachable) antenna. 28 English GMRS Radio Protocols GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility • The channel numbers in the GMRS Mode on the MR HH425LI model are designed to "match" the channels on Cobra and other GMRS radios manufactured - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 19
run every four (4) to six (6) minutes and are revised every two (2) or three (3) hours, or as needed. The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on Channel 16. Smart boaters keep an eye on safety and an ear to the radio - and never let the weather catch them unaware. NOAA - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 20
your CobraMarine VHF/GMRS radio: Radio Wrist Strap Drop-In Battery Charger Dual Band Antenna 120V Battery Charger Power Cord Lithium-Ion Battery Pack 12V Battery Charger Power Cord Operating Instruction Manual Spring-Loaded Belt Clip Alkaline Battery Tray *Alkaline batteries not included - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 21
the guide channel on the back of the belt clip. You must have the radio upside-down, as shown, to remove it from the belt clip. 3. Once the knob has been inserted all the way into the belt clip channel, the radio will swing freely while being securely retained. Intsrtoadlluactitoionn Batteries and - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 22
of properly. Some marine suppliers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal. Alkaline Batteries There is an alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-011) provided with this radio. The alkaline battery tray is provided as - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 23
Getting Started Getting Started MR HH425LI Radio On/Off Volume Control (Clockwise) On/Off Volume Control (Counterclockwise) • 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 - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 24
the radio between the antenna and radio will result in a three (3) beep error message. Both the Backlight/Key Lock button and the Talk button are active - you can Receive (Rx) or Transmit (Tx) a message with Key Lock On, but you cannot change the channel. 40 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 25
88 SCAN Button Getting Started Channel Up/Down Button Your radio will Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) VHF and GMRS signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display. You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up/Down button. To Change Channels: Press the Channel Up/Down button. If - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 26
/Setup button for two (2) seconds to enter the programming mode. IOnptreordauticntgioYnour Radio Set Channel Map Active Channel Map Icon Setup Mode Programming USA/International/Canada Channel Maps Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the USA, Canada and the - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 27
bars), Call Tone icon (bell shape) or a combination VibrAlert® icon. 2. The present setting of either, 01, 02 or 03 will be flashing. 3. Press Channel Up/Down button to select one of the following: 01 this is a global setting when in all radio modes. 46 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 47 - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 28
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF. 3. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry. NOTE Once set, this is a global setting when in all radio modes. You have now ended Marine (VHF) Setup programming mode and will enter Marine Standby mode. 48 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 29
Setup Mode Programming GMRS Mode Programming The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a landmobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels (see page 28). Start from GMRS Standby mode to - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 30
The VibrAlert®, Call Tone, Roger Beep and Key Tone setup procedures are the next four (4) settings in GMRS Mode Programming. Follow the same procedures on pages 47 through 49, in Marine (VHF) Setup Programming, to set these functions. After these four (4) settings have been made, press Call/Enter - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 31
start automatically and scan all available weather channels until the strongest channel is found. This will happen under the following conditions: I WX Alert is engaged. I Radio is in VHF Standby. I WX received signal level falls below a preset level. I Radio is in Power Saver mode. Operating Your - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 32
the Marine (VHF), GMRS and WX Alert Standby bands. BAND Button To Make a Band Selection: Press BAND button to toggle between the Marine (VHF) Standby, GMRS Standby or WX Alert Standby bands. Marine (VHF) Standby Mode Marine (VHF) Standby Mode Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 33
/Receive and Transmit GMRS Standby Mode The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) Standby feature is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, twoway communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels (see page 28). While in GMRS Standby mode, the - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 34
WX Standby mode as they do in the normal Marine and GMRS Standby modes. WX Alert Standby Mode NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 31 of this manual. When NOAA broadcasts a weather alert signal and your radio is in WX Alert Standby mode, the - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 35
When proper "Alert" conditions are met, the radio will switch to the WX Alert mode on the WX Alert channel and sound an alarm. NOTE When the alarm . A4 = Test - Brief Voice text of the weekly test describing the service provided, area covered, and application of the warning alarm tone and NWR SAME - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 36
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 or GMRS Standby mode. 2. Press BAND button to select Marine or GMRS for the first Tri-Watch programmable - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 37
/ESC button for two (2) seconds. This will return the radio to the Memory mode. 7. Press and release the MEM/ESC button again to return to the Marine or GMRS Standby mode. 66 English Operating Your Radio MEM/ESC Button Memory Location Number MEM Icon Channel Up/Down Button Channel Number Advanced - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 38
stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel. The radio will then continue to scan unless you switch out of the Channel Scan mode. The radio will perform normal scanning operations from either Marine (VHF) mode or GMRS mode, but it will only scan in that band. NOTE The - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 39
to stop the playback transmission. The radio returns to Marine or GMRS Standby mode. Operating Your Radio SCAN Button Enter Record Rewind Countdown Timer Advanced Operation Using Rewind-Say-Again™ to Record Audio Transmission 1. Press and hold SCAN button for two (2) seconds to enter Record mode - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 40
for a long period, such as over the winter, remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package. This is especially important if you are using alkaline batteries. Troubleshooting • Problem No display on LCD when radio is turned On Will transmit at 1 watt, but not at - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 41
, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ and Rewind-Say-Again™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. 74 English ICnutrsotdoumcetrioSnervice Product Service Product Service • If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF/GMRS product or - Cobra MR HH425LI VP | MRHH425_MANL_ENG - Page 42
ICntursotdoumcetiroSnervice Accessories Accessories • Additional accessories for your Cobra radio can be purchased separately. Each accessory will enhance the use of the radio and also offer convenience to the end user. Lapel Speaker Microphone Lapel Speaker Microphone A speaker microphone,
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A1
English
Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH425LI VP
Printed in China Part No. 480-344-P
Owner’s Manual
Nothing
Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
Our Thanks to You
•
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine
®
VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio. Properly
used, this Cobra
®
product will give you many years of reliable service.
HowYour CobraMarine VHF/GMRS Radio Works
This dual band radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat or on
land. In
Marine VHF
mode it gives you two-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-
shore station communications, primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation
and operational purposes. In
GMRS
mode it allows you to reach other
GMRS
capable radios for short-distance two-way land mobile communication. This mode is
normally used for small group communication such as in a general residential area
or during recreational group outings.
Note:
GMRS radio usage requires an FCC
License.
Besides two-way communications, the radio can provide quick access to receive
all the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) weather
channels and alert you to weather emergencies with a tone on a weather channel
you can select for your area.
Customer Assistance
•
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand
its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further
assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer
assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk
English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish
.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays)
773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish
.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
@
cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
Customer Assistance
©2007 Cobra Electronics Corporation™
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com