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Main Icons Main Icons VHF Marine Radio Procedures IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols Intro OpeIrnatrtioon OCpuesrtaotmioenr CWusatorrmanetry Warranty VHF Marine Radio Procedures Assistance Assistance • Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when beIninstagllautiosned for messages. ICAnssutssaitslolatmatinoecnre Customer Assistance Power Secondary Icons Secondary Icons Try 1 watt first, if the station being called is within a few miles. If there is no answer, switch to 3 watts and call again. You have the ability to go up to 6­­watts of output power to increase your calling distance. Remember, the lower wattage outputs will conserve your battery and minimNoizticee interfeCNraeouttniicoecne to otChWaeaurtrinoinugsers. Warning 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 nonemergency 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 (2) minutes before calling again. After three (3) 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. 48 English MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 48-49 Main Icons VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Prohibited CommuAnssiisctanacetions You MUST NOT transmit: n False distress or emergency messages. n Installation Messages containing Customer Aosbsisstacnecene, indecent or profane language. General Secnondary Icons 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® 49 4/3/17 5:03 PM