Cobra Electronics MRHH425 Handheld Marine Transceiver with GMRS User Manual
Cobra Electronics Corporation Handheld Marine Transceiver with GMRS
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MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction DCS Code Entry 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 51 Setup Mode Programming To Set DCS Code Entry: 1. Display will show DCS icon and OFF icon flashing. NOTE If DCS was previously set to a Code number, the display will show the current GMRS channel and flash the DCS icon and Code number. CTCSS Code Number 2. Codes begin at 01 and go to 83, followed by OFF and return back to 01 again. Last used GMRS channel will be shown in the large digit display. NOTE If CTCSS is On, then DCS must be Off. If DCS is On, then CTCSS must be Off. 3. Press Channel Up/Down button to change code number, or press and hold Channel Up/Down button to rapid advance (scroll). 4. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode. VOX Mode On/Off Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Mode The VOX Mode On or Off and VOX Sensitivity Level setup procedures are the next two settings in GMRS Mode Programming. Follow the same procedures on page 44, in Marine (VHF) Setup Programming, to set these functions. After these two settings have been made, press Call/Enter/Setup button to save each entry and move to the next setup programming mode. VOX Level Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 51 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio CTCSS Code Scan DCS Code Scan 52 English 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 52 Setup Mode Programming CTCSS and DCS Code Scan Mode This mode will allow you to scan for all incoming audio CTCSS and DCS coded signals. To Set CTCSS Code Scan: 1. Display will show current CTCSS working channel. CTCSS and SCAN icons and small digit CTCSS Code number will be flashing. DCS is not active during CTCSS operation. 2. Press Channel Up/Down button to start CTCSS Code number scan. 3. If there is no input activity within five (5) seconds, CTCSS Code scan will automatically continue. 4. When a valid CTCSS Code is detected, the radio will stop scanning and open a path to the incoming CTCSS audio transmission. This connection will continue for as long as the signal is present. When the audio transmission ends, the CTCSS Code Scan will resume after five (5) seconds. 5. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode. To Set DCS Code Scan: 1. Display will show current DCS working channel. DCS and SCAN icons and small digit DCS Code number will be flashing. CTCSS is not active during DCS operation. 2. Press Channel Up/Down button to start DCS Code number scan. 3. If there is no input activity within five (5) seconds, the CTCSS Code scan will automatically continue. 4. When a valid DCS Code is detected, the radio will stop scanning and open a path to the incoming DCS audio transmission. This connection will continue for as long as the signal is present. When the audio transmission ends, the DCS Code Scan will resume after five (5) seconds. 5. Press Call/Enter/Setup to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode. MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 53 Setup Mode Programming VibrAlert® Mode, Call Tone Mode, Roger Beep Mode and Key Tone Mode 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/Setup button to save each entry and move to the next setup programming mode. You have now ended GMRS Setup programming mode and will enter GMRS Standby mode. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 53 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 54 Setup Mode Programming Weather (WX) Alert Mode Programming WX Alert On/Off WX Auto Search (SCAN) Programming these features will allow your radio to listen to all NOAA Hazard Alert radio channels. In this process, you will be programming the channel settings for the “Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME)” and “Emergency Alert Messages” sent by NOAA. See channels and frequencies listed on page 31. Start from WX Alert Standby mode to begin WX Alert Setup programming. Press and hold the Call/Enter/Setup button for two (2) seconds to enter the programming mode. To Set WX Alert On or Off: 1. WX Alert mode is the first mode that begins WX Alert Setup programming. 2. Display will show WX Alert icon and ON or OFF flashing. 3. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF. 4. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode. To Set WX Auto Search (SCAN) On or Off: 1. Display will show WX Alert icon and SCAN, ON or OFF is flashing. 2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select SCAN, ON or OFF. 3. Press the Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry. NOTE When WX Auto Search (SCAN) is set to On, weather channel scanning will start automatically and scan all available weather channels until the strongest channel is found. This will happen under the following conditions: ■ ■ ■ ■ 54 English WX Alert is engaged. Radio is in VHF Standby. WX received signal level falls below a preset level. Radio is in Power Saver mode. MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio SAME Alert On/Off 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 55 Setup Mode Programming To Set Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alert On or Off: SAME is an advanced weather alert feature. Leave this set to OFF if you are not sure about your understanding of its operation. 1. Display will show SAME icon and ON or OFF will be flashing. NOTE If SAME Alert is turned On, the WX Alert will be turned Off automatically. 2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF. 3. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save selection and move to the next setup programming mode. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 55 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio SAME Code 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 56 Setup Mode Programming To Set SAME FIPS Code Location 1. Display will show COdE, not flashing. SAME icon is flashing along with the two (2) digits to the right of COdE. 2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select channel number. NOTE Ten channel locations are available (00-09). 3. Press and release the Call/Enter/Setup button to enter geographic weather locations as identified by FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) area in the United States. FIPS Code Set Invalid FIPS Code 56 English NOTE FIPS codes identify geographic areas in the United States as shown on the Internet website: www.census.gov/datamap/flipslist/allst.txt . 4. The display will show “ ------,” or last entered FIPS code. One (1) digit in display will be flashing. 5. Press Channel Up/Down button to select first digit. 6. Press and release Call/Enter/Setup button to advance to next digit code. Press and release MEM/ESC button to back up. Repeating, press and release of the MEM/ESC button, will back up to the top level. 7. Continue steps 5 and 6 until all six (6) digits are entered. 8. Press and release Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry. The code is now saved to one of the 10 allowed in memory and it is turned On. When the words “Code 01” are shown, then you can choose to have this code set to ON or OFF. 9. Press and hold Call/Enter/Setup button to toggle between active and non-active status of FIPS codes. If the display changes from the FIPS code entered to HLdSEt, the FIPS code entered is not an active FIPS code. Try entering the FIPS code again. 10. Press MEM/ESC from SAME Location screen (example: Code 01) to save setting. You have now ended WX Alert Setup programming mode and will enter WX Alert Standby mode. MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 57 Standby/Receive and Transmit Standby/Receive and Transmit • Marine (VHF), GMRS and WX Alert Standby Band Selections BAND Button The BAND button allows you to quickly toggle between the Marine (VHF), GMRS and WX Alert Standby bands. 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 whenever it is turned On. From this mode, you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions. While in Marine Standby mode, the user will be able to Transmit (Tx) by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button. Signals in Receive (Rx) mode will be received on the selected channel(s). NOTE Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 and you need to have the WX Alert or SAME turned On to receive NOAA weather alerts. While in Marine Standby mode, you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 57 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction GMRS Standby Mode 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 58 Standby/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 user will be able to Transmit (Tx) by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button. Signals in Receive (Rx) mode will be received on the selected channel(s). When in GMRS Standby mode, the radio has the ability to receive calls as well as transmit calls. GMRS Receive Receive (Rx) Icon 58 English NOTE As GMRS channels are scrolled, you will see CTCSS or DCS icons displayed on the LCD screen if the codes have been previously programmed. You will only hear transmissions from other radios with the equivalent subcodes programmed. When a transmission is received, the following icons will be displayed. Receive (Rx) Icon Bar Graph Icon MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction GMRS Transmit Transmit (Tx) Icon Check Channel Number Low Power Mode Talk Button 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 59 Standby/Receive and Transmit Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) Modes Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) modes gives you the ability to interact with other GMRS radios. When you use this capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits. (See pages 18 through 27) to help you select the proper channels. When a talk transmission occurs, the following icons will be displayed. Transmit (Tx) Icon Bar Graph Icon To Transmit a Message: 1. Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send. 2. Toggle to the Low Power setting. 3. With the microphone about 2 in. [5 cm] from your mouth, press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone. The Tx icon will appear on the LCD. 4. Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking. Your radio can only operate in either Transmit (Tx) or Receive (Rx) mode at any given time. You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released. If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is pressed, the radio will NOT transmit. NOTE If the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes, the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps and cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain. As soon as the Talk button is released, it can be pressed again to resume transmission. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 59 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction WX/H-M-L Button 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 60 Standby/Receive and Transmit Weather (WX) Standby Mode To enter the WX Standby mode, press and hold the WX/H-M-L button. All common operating functions of the radio will work the same in WX Standby mode as they do in the normal Marine and GMRS Standby modes. WX Alert Standby Mode 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 following items will be displayed on the LCD display: The WX icon (cloud/sun) icon will be displayed. The last used weather channel will be displayed. The bar graph will display received signal strength level. The WX Alert icon (safety triangle) will be displayed). Receive (Rx) Icon NOTE Only one (1) or two (2) of the weather channels will be operating in any given location (only in Receive (Rx) mode). You will need to select the channel with the strongest signal in your location. NOTE When in the WX Alert mode, and NOAA sends the 1050Hz alert tone, the radio will sound a series of loud beeps regardless of the volume control setting. 60 English MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction WX Auto Search (SCAN) 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 61 Standby/Receive and Transmit WX Auto Search (SCAN) Mode Function: The purpose of the WX Auto Search (SCAN) function is to enable the receiver to automatically scan for an active WX channel under the following conditions: 1. WX Auto Search (SCAN) function is On. 2. WX Alert or SAME is On (one or the other but not both). 3. The radio is tuned to a Marine VHF channel and has entered Power Save mode (meaning there is no signal activity or user input for 10 seconds). 4. The radio software has detected that the current WX channel signal level has dropped below a preset minimum level or is gone completely. Once these conditions have been met, the software will then scan the WX channels looking for an active WX channel. When an active WX channel is found it will stop the scan and use the new WX channel to look for the standard 1050Hz alert tone or SAME data depending on WX setup. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 61 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction SAME Alert Level Code 10/26/06 1:37 PM Page 62 Standby/Receive and Transmit SAME Alert Level Codes There are four (4) alert level codes that provide important active weather information. These alert codes are checked against the FIPS codes location list. 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 sounds, the display will show the Alert icon, SAME letter icons and SAME Alert letter/numbers flashing. Alert Level Codes: A1 = Warning – Those events that pose a significant threat to public safety and/or property. The probability of occurrence and location is high and the onset time is relativity short. A2 = Watch – Events that meet the classification of Warning (above), but either the onset time, probability of occurrence or location is uncertain. A3 = Statement – A message containing follow up information to a Warning or Watch. 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 code. These tests normally occur on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. local time with some variations to accommodate local requirements. 62 English MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 63 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation • Channel 16/9 Mode Channel 16/9 Button Channel 16/9 mode gives you quick access to calling Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode. To Switch to Channel 16 or Channel 9: 1. Press the Channel 16/9 button to change to Channel 16. 2. Press the Channel 16/9 button again to change to Channel 9. 3. Press the Channel 16/9 button a third time and return to the last used Standby channel. Channel 16 or Channel 9 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 63 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 64 Advanced Operation Tri-Watch Mode Tri-Watch mode gives you one (1) button access to scan a total of three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 is preprogrammed for you and will always be one (1) of the scanned locations. Two (2) other channels of your choice can be stored in the radio. These channels can be edited and/or recalled for future engagements of the TriWatch mode. Tri-Watch will function in Marine and GMRS Standby modes. NOTE The radio must be squelched for Tri-Watch mode to function. See page 40 for Squelch procedure. TRI-WATCH Button TRI and MEM Icons Channel Up/Down Button 64 English To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Locations: 1. Press and hold the TRI-WATCH button for two (2) seconds to activate Tri-Watch Setup mode. The TRI and MEM icons on the 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 channel. 3. Press Channel Up/Down button to select the desired Tri-Watch channel. 4. Press and release TRI-WATCH button or Call/Enter/Setup button to confirm entry. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to select second Tri-Watch programmable channel. The radio will scan Marine Channel 16 plus two (2) other selected channels in Marine or GMRS bands. 6. After programming both Tri-Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage Tri-Watch mode. MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio TRI-WATCH Button Tri-Watch Scan Mode 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 65 Advanced Operation Using Tri-Watch Tri-Watch Scan Mode: 1. From Marine or GMRS Standby mode, press the TRI-WATCH button. The TRI icon will appear on the LCD display and the radio will scan through the three (3) Tri-Watch memory channels. 2. A signal on any one (1) of the three (3) channels will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location. NOTE After the Tri-Watch scan stops to monitor a channel, as long as you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning the Tri-Watch channels. 3. Press the Channel Up/Down button to resume scanning the Tri-Watch channels or to change the scan direction. 4. To EXIT the Tri-Watch scan, press the TRI-WATCH button again. The TRI icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine or GMRS Standby mode. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 65 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio MEM/ESC Button Memory Location Number MEM Icon Channel Up/Down Button Channel Number 66 English 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 66 Advanced Operation Memory Locations Your radio has unlimited memory locations for storing your most frequently used channels. These memory locations can be selected individually or can be scanned. (See page 69 under Memory Location Scan.) You are also able to change bands for memory locations and scanning, allowing an unlimited amount of choice selection. To Program Memory Locations: 1. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button for two (2) seconds. The Memory location number will start flashing and the MEM icon will be turned On. 2. Use the Channel Up/Down button to advance to the Memory location (00-99) you want to program. 3. Press the MEM/ESC button to select the Memory location. The Memory channel number will stop flashing and the channel number will start flashing. 4. Use the Channel Up/Down button to change to the channel you want to store into the selected Memory location. 5. Press the MEM/ESC button to program that channel. The Memory location number will flash again. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to program as many additional memories as you want. 6. Press and hold the MEM/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. MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio MEM/ESC Button 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 67 Advanced Operation To Recall a Stored Memory Location: 1. Press the MEM/ESC button. The MEM icon will be turned On. 2. Press the Channel Up/Down button to select the memory location. If a memory location has been programmed, its associated channel will display on the LCD. Your radio is now in Marine or GMRS Standby mode on the selected memory location. Memory Location Number NOTE In addition to using the Channel Up/Down button when selecting your memory channel, you can use the BAND button to select channels in the GMRS band. MEM Icon Channel Up/Down Button Channel Number To Exit Memory Location Mode: Press the MEM/ESC button to return the radio to the Marine or GMRS Standby mode. The last channel used in Marine or GMRS Standby mode will now be displayed on the LCD and the MEM icon will disappear. To Erase Stored Memory Locations: 1. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button for two (2) seconds. The memory location number will start flashing and the MEM icon will be turned On. 2. Use the Channel Up/Down button to advance to the memory location you want to erase. 3. Press the MEM/ESC button to select the memory location. The memory channel number will stop flashing and the channel number will start flashing. 4. Use the Channel Up/Down button to change to the channel to read “00” at the selected memory location. 5. Press the MEM/ESC button to erase that channel. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to erase as many additional memories as you want. 6. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button for two (2) seconds. This will return the radio to Memory mode. 7. Press and release the MEM/ESC button again to return to Marine or GMRS Standby mode. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 67 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Scanning 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 68 Advanced Operation Channel Scan Mode During Channel Scan mode, the radio will rapidly switch from channel to channel through all the channels. Whenever any activity is detected, the radio will 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 radio must be squelched for the Channel Scan mode to function. See page 40 for Squelch procedure. SCAN Button SCAN Icon Channel Up/Down Button 68 English To Enter Channel Scan: 1. From Marine or GMRS Standby mode, press the SCAN button. The radio will immediately begin to scan the entire channel map selected in the active channel map. The SCAN icon will show on the LCD. 2. A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location. NOTE After the channel scan stops to monitor a channel, as long as you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning the Channel Scan channels. 3. Press the Channel Up/Down button to resume scanning the Channel Scan channels or to change the scan direction. 4. To EXIT Channel Scan mode, press the SCAN button again. The SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine or GMRS Standby mode. MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Memory Location Scan 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 69 Advanced Operation Memory Location Scan During Memory Location Scan mode, the radio will rapidly scan through all pre-assigned memory channels. Whenever any activity is detected on a channel, the radio will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen briefly on that channel. It will then continue to scan unless you switch out of Memory Location Scan mode. NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Location Scan mode to function. See page 40 for Squelch procedure. NOTE If there are fewer than two (2) Memory locations programmed in the radio, the Memory location scan option will not be available. To program at least two (2) memory locations, see page 66. MEM/ESC Button SCAN Button To Enter Memory Location Scan: 1. From Marine or GMRS Standby mode, press the MEM/ESC button. 2. Press the SCAN button. The radio will immediately begin to scan all pre-assigned memory channels. The SCAN and MEM icons will show on the LCD. 3. A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location. NOTE After the Memory Location Scan stops to monitor a channel, as long as you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning the Memory Location Scan channels. 4. Press the Channel Up/Down button to resume scanning the Memory Location Scan channels or to change the scan direction. 5. To EXIT Memory Location Scan mode, press the SCAN button again. The SCAN and MEM icons will disappear from the LCD and the radio will return to Marine or GMRS Standby mode. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 69 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Rewind-Say-Again™ Rewind Button 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 70 Advanced Operation Rewind-Say-Again™ Feature Use the Cobra exclusive Rewind-Say-Again™ feature to replay or record the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission. Example 1: When engine noise, music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly, press the REW button to hear the message a second time. Example 2: When listening to an urgent distress message of an excited caller with confusing background noise, press the REW button to hear the message a second time and get life saving information. Use this feature to record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate the distressed vessel. NOTE Hold in the Rewind button to turn the recording mode Off and save the currently recorded transmission. Using Rewind-Say-Again™ 1. During audio transmission, press REW button to listen to 20 seconds of the last recorded audio transmission. The REW icon will flash during the playing back of the message and a 20-second countdown begins. 2. Press the TALK, REW or MEM/ESC button during playback to stop the playback transmission. The radio returns to Marine or GMRS Standby mode. 70 English MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio SCAN Button Enter Record Rewind Countdown Timer 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 71 Advanced Operation Using Rewind-Say-Again™ to Record Audio Transmission 1. Press and hold SCAN button for two (2) seconds to enter Record mode. 2. Press and hold Talk button to begin recording from radio microphone. If Talk button is released, recording stops. While recording, a 20-second countdown begins on display. When 20-second countdown time has ended, recording stops and two (2) beep tones will be heard. 3. Press and hold the SCAN button again for two (2) seconds or press MEM/ESC button to cancel recording and return to last operation. NOTE When using radio in Record mode, the REW feature is turned Off to prevent “recording over” previous message. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 71 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 72 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance • Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF/GMRS radio in good operating condition: Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen. If the radio is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft, moist cloth at least once a day to prevent 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 • Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) No display on LCD when radio is turned On Battery pack is exhausted Recharge or replace battery pack Will transmit at 1 watt, but not at 5 watts Battery pack low Recharge or replace battery pack Selected channel is imited to 1 watt Switch to another channel Will not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive only Switch to another channel No sound from speaker Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Re-adjust volume and squelch No response to button press Key lock is On Press Backlight/ Key Lock button No answer to calls Out of range of other station Switch to 3 or 5 watts or move closer Signal is blocked by terrain Move until you have a “lineof-sight” to the other station 72 English MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Operating Your Radio Introduction 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 73 Specifications Specifications • General Number of Channels Channel Spacing Modulation Input Voltage Battery Life: 5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Stand-by Current Drain: Stand-by Receive Transmit Temperature Range Radio Dimensions Radio Weight All U.S., Canadian, and International 10 NOAA Weather Channels, 23 GMRS Channels VHF - 25 kHz Max., GMRS - 12.5 kHz VHF - 5 kHz Max., GMRS - 2.5 kHz 7.2 VDC Lithium-ion: 14 hrs @ 5 watts, 23.5 hrs @ 1 watt; Alkaline: 20 hrs @ 5 watts, 35 hrs @ 1 watt 40 mA 200 mA 1.8 A @ High power 700 mA @ Low Power -20˚C to 50˚C 4.8 in. x 2.4 in. x 1.4 in. (123 mm x 62 mm x 36 mm) not including antenna 0 lbs 8 oz. (228 g) without batteries Receiver Frequency Range Receiver Type Sensitivity: 20 dB Quieting 12 dB Sinad Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation and Rejection Spurious and Image Rejection AF Output VHF 156.050 to 163.275 MHz GMRS 462.5500 to 467.7125 MHz Double Conversion Super-Heterodyne 0.35 uV 0.30 uV -60 dB -60 dB -60 dB 250 mW @ 8 Ohms Transmitter Frequency Range: TX RF Output Power Spurious Emissions Microphone Type Frequency Stability FM Hum and Noise VHF 156.025 to 157.425 MHz GMRS 462.5500 to 467.7125 MHz 1, 3 and 5 watts -60 dB @ High Power, -55 dB @ Low Power Condenser +/-10 ppm 40 dB Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 73 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Warranty and Trademark Introduction 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 74 Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Limited 3-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF/GMRS radio, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized 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 Service department, 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 a particular 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/or do 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®, VibrAlert® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ and Rewind-Say-Again™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. 74 English MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Customer Service Introduction 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 75 Product Service Product Service • If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF/GMRS product or if you are missing parts… Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned: 1. For warranty repair, include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 2. Send the entire product. 3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned. 4. Pack radio 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 Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A. 6. If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio, it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. 7. If your radio is returned for factory repair, it will be returned to you with default settings restored. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 75 MRHH425VP-Body-Eng.qxp:400_Body Customer Service Introduction 10/26/06 1:38 PM Page 76 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, that attaches to your lapel, by ordering P/N CM 330-001. This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio while still being able to communicate with other vessels. A small Push to Talk button on the lapel speaker/ microphone allows you to answer any incoming call. 76 English
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