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o Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Main Icons Installation Customer Assistance Introduction ons General Precautions Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed. Notice Caution Warning AVOID using 140˚F (60˚C). or storing the radio Installation at tCeumstopmeerratures Assistance below -4˚F (-20˚C) or above KEEP yourSreacodndiaory aIcotnsleast 3 ft (0.9 m) away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass. DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician. Notice Caution Warning This radio is supplied with a lithium-ion (LiON) rechargeable battery pack. n Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium-ion (LiON) batteries in the radio. n Do not short circuit the battery pack. n W hen replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. Batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire. CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules and make it illegal to use. Recommendations for Marine Communication • The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages. 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. The U.S. Coast Guard does not endorse cellular telephones as substitutes for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on a cellular telephone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally, cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate. If you do not know where you are, the Coast Guard will have difficulty finding you if you are using a cellular telephone. However, cellular telephones can have a place on board where cellular coverage is available - to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended uses. 4 English MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 4-5 Main Icons Introduction FCC Licensing Information Intro Operation Customer Warranty Sea Tow Automated RadioAsCsisthancee ck (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 Sea Tow AinuctloumdiantgedthReaGdrioeaCtIhnLsetaaclklakteiossne. rTvihceeCAsufissisirtsostmfatunecalrelyndauotnolmy baoteadtinagndsaaflelotywpsr2o4grhaomuroaf its kind, the day automated responses toSreacodnidoarycIchoensck calls. Conducting a radio check through the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service couldn't be simpler. All boaters need to do is tune their VHF radio to Channel 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 or 84 (channel varies by location), then key the mic and ask for a radio check. The system responds to each radio check with an automated reply including the location, and also replays the boater's original radio transmission, allNoowticieng themCatuotioan ssess tWhaernsintgrength of the signal and confirm the VHF radio is in good working order. To find the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service channel in an area boaters, radio owners should visit www.seatow.com/arc. The web page allows you to search for the local channel and has an instructional video on how to use the service step by step. FCC Licensing Information • CobraMarine VHF radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. This CobraMarine radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. It has a switchable RF output power of one (1), three (3) or six (6) watts. The transceiver is capable of Class-D (Digital Selective Calling) operation in accordance with CFR Part 47, Section 80,225. The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U.S.A., International or Canadian regulations. It features instant access to emergency Channel 16 and calling Channel 9 as well as NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) All Hazards Radio with Alert. Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.A. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required to carry radio equipment. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying an HF single side band radiotelephone, or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license. FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www.fcc.gov. Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888-225-5322. International Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that country's communications regulatory authority for licensing information. Radio Call Sign Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat's registration number and state of registry (e.g., IL 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 5 4/3/17 5:03 PM