Cobra Electronics MRHH125 Marine VHF Transceiver User Manual MRHH125 manual Part 2

Cobra Electronics Corporation Marine VHF Transceiver MRHH125 manual Part 2

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User Manual Part 2

Maintenance andTroubleshootingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsOperating Your RadioNo display on LCD whenradio is turned OnBatteries are exhaustedBatteries not installedproperlyRecharge or replace batteriesRemove batteries andreinstall according topolarity markingsNiMH batteries run down quicklyBatteries are at the end of their lifeReplace with newbatteriesWill transmit at one (1) watt, but not at three (3) wattsBatteries are lowSelected channel islimited to one (1) wattRecharge or replace batteriesSwitch to another channelWill not transmit Selected channel islimited to receive onlySwitch to another channelNo sound from speaker Volume level is too low Re-adjust volume No response to button pressButton lock is On Press Backlight/Key Lock buttonNo answer to calls Out of range of other stationSignal is blocked by terrainSwitch to three (3) wattsor move closerMove until you have a “line-of-sight” to the other stationProblem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s)Maintenance •Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition:■  Keep the radio clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not usesolvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratchthe LCD screen.■  If the radio is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft, moist cloth at least once a day toprevent buildup of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation.■  If the radio will be stored 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 •27Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 27
VHF Marine Radio Protocols28 EnglishVHF Marine RadioProceduresVHF Marine Radio Procedures •Maintain Your Watch Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned toChannel 16 except when being used for messages.PowerTry 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. Remember, the lower wattage output will conserveyour battery and minimize interference to other users.Calling Coast Stations Call a coast station on its assigned channel. You may use Channel 16 when you donot know the assigned channel.Calling Other Vessels Call other vessels on Channel 16 or on Channel 9. (Channel 9 is preferred forrecreational 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 9The use of Channel 16 is permitted for making initial contact (hailing) anothervessel. The limits on calling must be followed. Be reminded, Channel 16’s mostimportant 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 theinitial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communication.Limits on CallingYou 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 ChannelsAfter 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 IdentificationIdentify, in English, your station by your FCC call sign, vessel name or the stateregistration number, at both the beginning and at the end of the message.10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 28
VHF Marine Radio Protocols29Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine RadioProceduresProhibited CommunicationsYou 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 particularstation) on Channel 16, except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio.■  When you are on land.10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 29
VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsFor Example30 EnglishVoice CallingVoice Calling •You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by. Channel 16 is thedistress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another stationand for emergency communication. The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 forsafety purposes for everyone on the water.NOTEChannel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general-purpose calling. This frequency should be used whenever possible to help relieve congestion on Channel 16. The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marineinformation broadcasts or weather warnings on Channel 9. Boaters are stillasked to “keep watch” on Channel 16 whenever the radio is turned on and not in use with another station.To call another vessel or shore installation (e.g, lock or bridge tender):■Make sure the radio is On.■Make sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16. Make sureChannel 16 is not in use. ■When the channel is open (quiet), press the Talk button and call a vessel. Holdthe radio or microphone several inches from your face and speak clearly anddistinctly in a normal voice tone. Say “name or station being called,” “THIS IS[your vessel name or call sign].”■Once contact is made, you must leave Channel 16 and go to another workingchannel. See channel listing in the appendix.The vessel Corsair is calling the vessel Vagabond:Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair. Over.”Vagabond: “Please switch and answer on Channel 68 (or any proper workingchannel). Over.”Corsair: “Switching to Channel 68. Over.”10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 30
VHF Marine Radio Protocols31Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Voice Calling &Radiotelephone Calls■If the other party does not respond, wait two (2) minutes and repeat. You arepermitted to attempt contact three (3) times, two (2) minutes apart. If you stillhave not made contact, wait 15 minutes before trying again.■After communications are completed, each vessel must sign off with its callsign or vessel name and the word “out” and return to Channel 16.NOTEFor best sound quality at the station you are calling, hold the microphone onthe front of the radio at least 2 in. (51 mm) from your mouth and slightly off toone (1) side. Speak in a normal tone of voice.NOTE“Over and Out”The most commonly misused procedure words are “over and out” within thesame transmission. “Over” means you expect a reply. “Out” means you arefinished and do not expect a reply.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. For a fee, calls can be made between your radio and telephones on land, sea and in the air. See the appendix for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels.If you plan to use these services, consider registering with the operator of the public coast station that you plan to work through. These services can provide you with detailed information and procedures to follow.NOTICEYou may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call. Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular telephone. Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using.10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 31
Marine Emergency SignalsThe three (3) spoken international emergency signals are:The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by graveand imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.The urgency signal PAN PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is injeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn pahn.)The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation orimportant weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-ee-tay.)When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate signal is to bespoken three (3) times prior to the message.MAYDAYPAN PANSECURITEVHF Marine Radio Protocols32 EnglishEmergency Messages andDistress ProcedureEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure •The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have aVHF marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving, and what may initiallybe a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control.The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls, and coordinatesall search and rescue efforts. Depending on the availability of other capable vessels orcommercial assistance operators in your vicinity, Coast Guard or Coast GuardAuxiliary craft may be dispatched.In any event, communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficultiesand before your situation becomes an emergency. Use the emergency messageprocedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a suddendanger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help. Use Channel 16 tocommunicate your emergency message. Make sure you transmit on high power. Ifyou are merely out of gas, do not send an emergency message. Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow.10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 32
VHF Marine Radio Protocols33Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Emergency Messages andDistress ProcedureIf You Hear a Distress CallYou must give any message beginning with one (1) of these signals priority over anyother messages. ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration ofthe emergency unless the message relates directly to the emergency.If you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by your radio. If it is notanswered, YOU should answer. If the distressed vessel is not nearby, wait a shorttime for others who may be closer to acknowledge. Even if you cannot render directassistance, you may be in a position to relay the message.Marine Distress ProcedureSpeak 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 PAN— PAN PAN— PAN PAN,” or  “SECURITE — SECURITE — SECURITE.”)4. Say: “THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign],” repeated three (3) times.5. Say: “MAYDAY (or “PAN PAN” or “SECURITE”) [your vessel name or call sign].6. Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby).7. State the nature of your distress.8. State the kind of assistance needed.9. Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured.10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel.11. Briefly describe your vessel (length, type, color, hull).12. Say: “I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”13. End message by saying: “THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign]. OVER.”14. Release Talk button and listen. Someone should answer. If not, repeat the call, beginning at step 3 above.Keep the radio nearby. Even after your message has been received, the Coast Guardcan find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on.10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 33
For ExampleVHF Marine Radio Protocols34 EnglishEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure“Mayday — Mayday — Mayday”“This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [or “IL 1234 AB,” repeated three (3) times]“Mayday Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)”“Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 miles”“Struck submerged object and flooding — need pump and tow”“Four (4) adults, three (3) children aboard — no one injured”“Estimate we will remain afloat one-half hour”“Corsair (or IL 1234 AB) is 26 ft sloop with blue hull and tan deck house”“I will be listening on Channel 16”“This is Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)”“Over”It is a good idea to write out a script of the message form and post it where you and others on your vessel can see it when an emergency message needs to be sent.10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 34
Warranty35Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Warranty and TrademarkAcknowledgementLimited 1-Year Warranty •For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF radio, and thecomponent parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of One (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warrantymay be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is used within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Servicedepartment, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:1. To any product damaged by accident.2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product, or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for aparticular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including,without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/ordo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.Trademark Acknowledgement  •Cobra®, CobraMarine®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design areregistered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A..Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation,U.S.A.10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 35
VHF Marine Radio Protocols36 EnglishProduct Service •For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or ifparts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return thisproduct to the store.If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending theproduct. This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on any repair. If Cobra asks thatthe product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the productserviced and returned:1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as amechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date ofpurchase and product model number are clearly readable. If the originals are sent,they cannot be returned;2. Send the entire product;3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed orclearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned, withphone number (required for shipment).4. Pack the product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material;5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory ServiceCobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product, it will either be repairedor exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 – 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty,a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge orreplacement charge.For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.Product ServiceCustomer Service10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 36
Introduction37Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecifications •GeneralNumber of Channels All U.S., Canadian, International andNOAA Weather ChannelsChannel Spacing  25 kHzModulation 5 kHz Max.Input Voltage 6.0 VDCBattery Life:  NiMH:     9.4 hours @ 3 watts5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Standby 12 hours @ 1 watt Alkaline:  26 hours @ 3 watts33 hours @ 1 wattCurrent Drain:  Standby 40 mAReceive (Rx) 100 mATransmit (Tx) 1.1 A @ High Power, 700 mA @ Low PowerTemperature Range -20˚C to 50˚CRadio Dimensions 4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2" (102 mm x 62 mm x 31 mm) notincluding antennaRadio Weight 0 lbs 5 oz. (228 g) without batteriesReceiverFrequency Range 156.050 to 163.275 MHzReceiver Type Double Conversion Super-HeterodyneSensitivity:  20 dB Quieting 0.35 uV12 dB Sinad 0.30 uVAdjacent Channel Selectivity -60 dBIntermodulation and Rejection -60 dBSpurious and Image Rejection -60 dBAF Output 250 mW @ 8 OhmsTransmitterFrequency Range (Tx): 156.025 to 157.425 MHzRF Output Power 1 or 3 wattsSpurious Emissions -60 dB @ High Power, -55 dB @ Low PowerMicrophone Type  CondenserFrequency Stability +/-10 ppmFM Hum and Noise 40 dB10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 37
Appendix38English/EspañolVHF MarineChannel AssignmentsVHF 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 samefor all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the followingpages). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly inwhichever area you choose. The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U.S.A. Channel Map.Distress, Safety, and CallingChannel 16Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety).Calling Channel 9 General-purpose (non-emergency) calling by non-commercial vessels. Recreational boaters areurged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16.Intership SafetyChannel 6Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft.Coast Guard LiaisonChannel 22ATo talk to the Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard (non-emergency) after making contact onChannel 16.Non-CommercialChannels 68*, 69, 71, 72, 78A, 79A*, 80A*Working channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs of the vessel, such asfishing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.CommercialChannels 1A, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18A, 19A, 63A, 67, 72, 79A, 80A, 88A*Working channels for working ships only. Messages must be about business or needs of the ship. Use Channels 8, 67, 72 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages.Channel Assignments (English)                          10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 38
Apéndice39Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítimaAsignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima•Existen tres (3) juegos de canales VHF para uso marítimo en los EE.UU., Canadá y elresto del mundo (internacional). La mayoría de los canales coinciden en los tres (3)mapas, pero sin duda existen diferencias (consulte las tablas en las páginassiguientes). El radio incorpora los tres (3) mapas y funcionará correctamente encualquiera de las tres áreas. A continuación presentamos en forma resumida las asignaciones de canales del Mapa de canales para EE.UU. Auxilio, seguridad y llamadasCanal 16Para ser oídos por otra estación (llamadas) o en casos de emergencia (auxilio y seguridad).Llamadas Canal 9Llamadas de carácter general (excepto casos de emergencia) para embarcaciones no comerciales. Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulación de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canalpara reducir la congestión del canal 16.Seguridad entre embarcacionesCanal 6Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de búsqueda y rescateenviados a barcos y aviones de la guardia costera.Enlace con la guardia costeraCanal 22APara hablar con las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses (excepto casos deemergencia) tras haber establecido contacto por el canal 16. No comercialesCanales 68*, 69, 71, 72, 78A, 79A*, 80A*Canales activos para pequeñas embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados connecesidades de las embarcaciones, como por ejemplo, informes de pesca, atraques yagrupamientos.  Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones.ComercialesCanales 1A, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18A, 19A, 63A, 67, 72, 79A, 80A, 88A*Canales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente. Los mensajes deberán estarrelacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcación. Use loscanales 8, 67, 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones.Asignaciones de canales (Español)10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 39
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88*For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone callsthrough these stations.Port OperationsChannels 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*,  79, 80,81, 82Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. Messages must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships. NavigationalChannels 13, 67Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation, including passing or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working channels for most locks anddrawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.Maritime ControlChannel 17For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments. Messagesmust be about regulation and control, boating activities, or assistance.Digital Selective CallingChannel 70This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selectivecalling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voicemessages on this channel.WeatherChannels Wx 1 Thru 10Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit onthese channels.NOTEThese channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them.Channel Assignments (English)                          AppendixVHF MarineChannel Assignments40 English/Español10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 40
Asignaciones de canales (Español)Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Canales 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88*Para llamadas a operadores marítimos en estaciones costeras públicas. Usted puede realizar yrecibir llamadas telefónicas a través de estas estaciones.Operaciones portuariasCanales 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*,  79, 80, 81, 82Usados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de áreas portuarias, esclusas ocanales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales, movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones. NavegaciónCanales 13, 67Estos canales están disponibles para todas las embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estarrelacionados con la navegación, incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otrasembarcaciones. Éstos también son los principales canales activos para la mayoría de lasesclusas y puentes levadizos. Usted deberá transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potenciade salida en un vatio como máximo.Control marítimoCanal 17Para comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidadesgubernamentales locales o estatales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con regulación ycontrol, asistencia o actividades de navegación.Llamadas selectivas digitalesCanal 70Este canal está reservado para solicitudes de auxilio, seguridad y llamadas de carácter generalque usen solamente técnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales. Las comunicaciones verbalesestán prohibidas; el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal.MeteorologíaCanales Wx 1 a 10Canales de recepción únicamente para difusión de información meteorológica NOAA ycanadiense. Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales.NOTA* El uso de estos canales está dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista, enciertas partes del país o para ciertos tipos de usuario solamente. Consulte las normasde la FCC o a un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos.ApéndiceAsignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima41Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 41
01 • • 156.050 160.65001A •156.050 156.05002 • • 156.100 160.70003 • • 156.150 160.75003A •156.150 156.15004 •  156.200 160.80004A •  156.200 156.20005 •156.250 160.85005A • •  156.250 156.25006 • • • 156.300 156.30007 •156.350 160.95007A • •  156.350 156.35008 • • • 156.400 156.40009 • • • 156.450 156.45010 • • • 156.500 156.50011 • • • 156.550 156.55012 • • • 156.600 156.60013 • • • 156.650 156.650 1 watt USA and CANAppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsChannel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower LimitsLímites de potenciaFrequencyFrecuenciaUSA      Int’l       Canada Transmit      Receive EE.UU. Internac      Canadá       Transm. Recepción1 vatio EE.UU. y Canadá42 English/Español10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 42
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Port Operations and Commercial, Operaciones portuarias y comerciales;VTS in selected areas VTS en áreas selectasPublic Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Government Only Entidades gubernamentales solamente   Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcacionesWest Coast (Coast Guard Only); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente);East Coast (Commercial Fishing)  Costa oriental (pesca comercial)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcacionesPort Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectasIntership Safety Seguridad entre embarcacionesPublic Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcacionesCommercial ComercialesCommercial (Intership Only) Comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente)Boater Calling Channel,  Canal de llamada de la tripulación,Non-Commercial (Recreational) no comercial (recreativo)Commercial  ComercialesCommercial, VTS in selected areas Comercial; VTS en áreas selectasPort Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectasIntership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-Bridge). In U.S. waters, large vessels maintain a listening watch on this channel.Channel Use (English)                           Uso de canales (Español)AppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsSeguridad marítima entre embarcaciones (depuente de mando a puente de mando). En aguasestadounidenses, las grandes embarcaciones semantienen vigilantes con sus radiossintonizados en este canal43Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 43
14 • • • 156.700 156.70015 •Rx Only 156.75015 • • 156.750 156.750 1 watt CAN and INT16 • • • 156.800 156.80017 • • • 156.850 156.850 1 watt USA and CAN18 •156.900 161.50018A • • 156.900 156.90019 •156.950 161.55019A • • 156.950 156.95020 • • • 157.000 161.600 1 watt CAN20A •157.000 157.00021 • • 157.050 161.65021A • • 157.050 157.05021B •RX only 161.65022 •157.100 161.70022A • • 157.100 157.10023 • • 157.150 161.75023A •157.150 157.150Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower LimitsLímites de potenciaFrequencyFrecuenciaUSA      Int’l       Canada Transmit      Receive EE.UU.       Internac      Canadá        Transm.             RecepciónAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments1 vatio Canadá y Internac.1 vatio EE.UU. y Canadá1 vatio Canadá44 English/Español10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 44
Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectasEnvironmental (Receive Only).  Medioambiental (recepción solamente).Usado por radiobalizas de localizaciónde siniestros (EPIRB) clase CCanada (EPIRB Buoys Only); International Canadá (boyas de EPIRB solamente);(On-Board Communication) Internacional (comunicación de a bordo)International Distress, Safety and Calling Llamadas, seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional State Controlled (U.S.A. Only) Controlado a nivel estatal (EE.UU. solamente)Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesCommercial ComercialesPort Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesCommercial ComercialesCanada (Coast Guard Only); International  Canadá (guardia costera solamente); (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Internacional (operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)Port Operations Operaciones portuarias Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesU.S. (Government Only);  EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canada (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente)Coast Guard Only – Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones MeteorológicasPort Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesU.S. and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and  Enlace entre las guardias costeras estadounidensesMaritime Safety Information Broadcasts that  y canadienses, y difusión de información sobreare announced on Channel 16 seguridad marítima anunciada por el canal 16Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Government Only  Entidades gubernamentales solamenteChannel Use (English)                           Uso de canales (Español)AppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments45Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 45
24 • • • 157.200 161.80025 • • • 157.250 161.85025B •RX only 161.85026 • • • 157.300 161.90027 • • • 157.350 161.95028 • • • 157.400 162.00028B •RX only 162.000 60 • • 156.025 160.62561 •156.075 160.67561A • • 156.075 156.07562 •156.125 160.72562A •156.125 156.12563 •156.175 160.77563A •156.175 156.17564 • • 156.225 160.82564A • • 156.225 156.22565 •156.275 160.87565A • • • 156.275 156.27566 •156.325 160.925Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower LimitsLímites de potenciaFrequencyFrecuenciaUSA      Int’l       Canada Transmit      Receive EE.UU.       Internac      Canadá        Transm.             RecepciónAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments46 English/Español10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 46
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB)service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS CanadáPublic Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB)service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS CanadáPublic Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesU.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast      Guard Only); West Coast (Coast Guard         Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo),Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesWest Coast (Coast Guard Only);  Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente);East Coast (Commercial Fishing)  Costa oriental (pesca comercial)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo),Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesPort Operations and Commercial,  Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS in selected areas VTS en áreas selectasPublic Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo),Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesU.S. (Government Only); EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentalesCanada (Commercial Fishing) solamente); Canadá (pesca comercial) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo),Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesPort Operations Operaciones portuariasPublic Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo),Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesChannel Use (English)                           Uso de canales (Español)AppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsEE.UU. (entidades gubernamentalessolamente); Canadá (guardia costerasolamente); Costa occidental (guardia costerasolamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial) 47Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 47
66A • • • 156.325 156.325 1 watt CAN67 • • • 156.375 156.375 1 watt USA68 • • • 156.425 156.42569 • • • 156.475 156.47570 • • • RX only 156.52571 • • • 156.575 156.57572 • • • 156.625 156.62573 • • • 156.675 156.67574 • • • 156.725 156.72575 •156.775 156.775 1 watt Only Int.76 •156.825 156.825 1 watt Only Int.77 • • • 156.875 156.875 1 watt USA and CANChannel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower LimitsLímites de potenciaFrequencyFrecuenciaUSA      Int’l       Canada Transmit      Receive EE.UU.       Internac      Canadá        Transm.             RecepciónAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments1 vatio Canadá1 vatio EE.UU.Sólo 1 vatio Int.Sólo 1 vatio Int.1 vatio EE.UU. y Canadá48 English/Español10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 48
Port Operations Operaciones portuariasNon-Commercial (Recreational) No comercial (recreativo)U.S. (Non-Commercial, Recreational); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement)Digital Selective Calling  Llamadas selectivas digitales (Voice communications not allowed) (las comunicaciones verbales están prohibidas)U.S. and Canada (Non-Commercial, Recreational);  EE.UU. y Canadá (no comercial, recreativo); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Internacional (operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones) Non-Commercial (Intership Only) No comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente)U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial  EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pescaFishing Only); International (Intership,  comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicacionesPort Operations, Ship Movement) entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial  EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pescaFishing Only); International (Intership,  comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicacionesPort Operations, Ship Movement) entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)Port Operations (Intership Only) Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente)Port Operations (Intership Only) Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente)Port Operations (Intership only). Restricted to  Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones communications with pilots for movement and solamente). Restringido a comunicaciones con docking of ships. pilotos para el movimiento y atraque deembarcaciones.Channel Use (English)                           Uso de canales (Español)AppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsU.S. (Commercial). Used for bridge-to-bridgecommunications in lower Mississippi River(Intership Only); Canada (Commercial Fishing), S&REE.UU. (comercial). Usado para comunicacionesde puente de mando a puente de mando en laparte baja del Río Misisipí (entre embarcacionessolamente); Canadá (pesca comercial)(transmisión y recepción)EE.UU. (no comercial, recreativo); Canadá(pesca comercial solamente); Internacional(comunicaciones entre embarcaciones,operaciones portuarias, movimiento deembarcaciones)49Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 49
78 •156.925 161.52578A • • 156.925 156.92579 •156.975 161.57579A • • 156.975 156.97580 •157.025 161.62580A • • 157.025 157.02581 •157.075 161.67581A • • 157.075 157.07582 •157.125 161.72582A • • 157.125 157.12583 • • 157.175 161.77583A •157.175 157.17583B • • RX only 161.65084 • • • 157.225 161.82584A •157.225 157.22585 • • • 157.275 161.87585A •157.275 157.27586 • • • 157.325 161.92586A •157.325 157.32587 • • • 157.375 161.97587A •157.375 157.37588 • • • 157.425 162.02588A •157.425 157.425AppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsChannel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower LimitsLímites de potenciaFrequencyFrecuenciaUSA      Int’l       Canada Transmit      Receive EE.UU.       Internac      Canadá        Transm.             Recepción50English/Español10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 50
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Non-Commercial (Recreational) No comercial (recreativo)Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesCommercial (Also Non-Comercial  Comercial (en los Grandesonly in Great Lakes)  Lagos también no comercial)Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcacionesCommercial (Also Non-Commercial  Comercial (en los Grandesonly in Great Lakes) Lagos también no comercial)Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcacionesU.S. (Government Only; Environmental  EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente;Protection Operations) operaciones de protección medioambiental)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo),Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones U.S. (Government Only); Canada  EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente);(Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costerasolamente)Canada (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente))U.S. (Government Only); Canada  EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente);(Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costerasolamente)Coast Guard Only –  Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones MeteorológicasPublic Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Public Correspondence (Ship to Coast).  Correspondencia pública (entre embarcación y costa).In U.S. only within 75 miles of Canadian Border. En los EE.UU., solamente dentro de los casi121 kilómetros (75 millas) de la frontera canadienseCommercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamenteAppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsChannel Use (English)                           Uso de canales (Español)51Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 51
AppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsNOTEMany of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit andreceive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation. The rest of theplain-numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A and04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplexoperation. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions. When in simplexoperation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on page A3).NOTEAll channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to internationalregulations and those of the FCC (U.S.A.) and Industry Canada (Canada).They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changedbetween simplex and duplex.NOTAMuchos de los canales de números simples, como 01, 02 y 03, transmiten y reciben en diferentes frecuencias. A esto se le llama operación dúplex. Elresto de los canales de números simples y todos los canales A, como 01A,03A y 04A, transmiten y reciben en una sola frecuencia, a la que se le llamaoperación simple (simplex). Su radio se ajusta automáticamente a estascondiciones. Cuando esté en operación simple, el icono A aparecerá en lapantalla de cristal líquido (vea la ilustración de la página A3).NOTATodos los canales vienen programados previamente de fábrica conformea los reglamentos internacionales y a los de la FCC (EE. UU) e Industry Canada(Canadá). No pueden ser alterados por el usuario, así como tampoco puedencambiarse los modos de operación entre simple y dúplex.52English/EspañolVHF Marine Channel Assignments (English)Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima (Español)10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 52
AppendixWeather ChannelAssignments53Weather Channel AssignmentsAsignaciones de canales meteorológicos •RX Frequency MHzFrecuencia de recepción (MHz)Channel NumberNúmero de canal1162.550 NOAA2162.400 NOAA3162.475 NOAA4162.425 NOAA5162.450 NOAA6162.500 NOAA7162.525 NOAA8161.650 Canada9161.775 Canada10 163.275 NOAAWeather ChannelWeather ChannelNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®/Nada se compara a Cobra®10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 53
Accessories •Optional Cobra accessories can enhance the use of the radio and offerconvenience to the end user.Lapel Speaker/MicrophoneA speaker/microphone, that attaches to your lapel. Order P/N CM 330-001.This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio onyour belt while still being able to communicate with othervessels. A small Push to Talk button on the lapel speaker/microphone allows you to answer any incoming call.Lapel Speaker/MicrophoneVHF Marine Radio Protocols AccessoriesAccessories54 English10222_MRHH125_En_F.qxp  6/28/07  5:03 PM  Page 54

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