Cobra Electronics MRHH600 VHF Marine Radio Transceiver User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation VHF Marine Radio Transceiver

User Manual

DISTRESSDISTRESSVHF MARINE RADIOMR HH600 FLT GPS BTPrinted in China Part No. 480-1093-P Version BOwner’s ManualNothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English A1 EnglishOur Thanks to You and Customer AssistanceIntroductionOur Thanks to You •Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine® VHF radio. Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you many years of reliable service.How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio WorksThis radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you two-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. With it, you can call for help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders, and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.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.Global Positioning Sytem (GPS)Your Cobra Marine radio includes a built-in GPS receiver. Your position will be continuously indicated on the LCD and, most importantly, it will be included automatically with any DSC Distress message you may need to send. That will take the “search” out of “search and rescue”.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 5:30 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). ©2016 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comCustomer AssistanceA2 EnglishRadio Controls and IndicatorsIntroductionInstant Channel 16+ ButtonChannel Up ButtonON/OFF/ Volume ControlSpeaker/ Microphone External CoverAntennaBacklit LCD ScreenBatteryBacklight/ Key Lock ButtonPush to Talk ButtonChannel Down ButtonSpeakerBelt ClipBattery Door ScrewVHF MicrophoneRewind-Say-Again® ButtonMan Overboard (MOB) ButtonDistress KeyLED Flashlight/S.O.S.Squelch ButtonDistress KeyBattery Door ScrewBluetooth® Calling MicrophoneSoft Key FunctionsMRHH600_ENG_CVR.indd 1-3 4/3/17 5:04 PM
Product Features (continued) •EMERGUSA 6W MEM 41° 54.523N087° 47.192WDATE:06/01TIME:10:00 WXMENU CALL MOREROG16A3 EnglishIntroductionBacklit Screen •Built-In GPS ReceiverShows GPS coordinates on screen and automatically sends GPS location with DSC calls. Digital Selective Calling (DSC Class-D)Allows the ability to maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 while simultaneously monitoring Channel 70 for DSC calls. Allows sending a distress message at the touch of a button as well as specific station-to-station calls. Radio utilizes two (2) built-in encoders (receivers).MicroBlueTMBluetooth® Wireless Technology in a unique noise canceling design. Widely compatible for all mobile phones with Bluetooth® wireless technology.Easy Redial OperationRedial of last phone number dialed.Voice DialingSupports standard mobile phone voice dialing when paired to a compatible mobile phone.FloatingThis radio will float if dropped overboard. It has an orange stripe so it’s easy to retrieve. Must use included battery to float.Rewind-Say-Again®Replays missed VHF calls.6 Watt VHFSelect between 1, 3 or 6 watts for short and long range communication.Flashlight/S.O.S. LightThe radio can be used as a flashlight, strobe light or S.O.S. signal.The light flashes when dropped in the water.Submersible to IPX8 StandardsWaterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m) of water for 30 minutes.All NOAA Weather ChannelsInstant access to all National Weather Channels, 24 hours a day.Emergency Weather AlertReceive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby.Product Features •Backlit Screen and Product Features Product FeaturesIntroductionMOB (Man Over Board)The radio dedicated MOB button marks and memorizes the position information if a crew member falls overboard.Noise Canceling MicrophoneReduces effect of environmental noise when speaking.Basic NavigationBasic navigation features include digital compass, waypoint navigation, course, speed, etc.USA/International/Canada ChannelsAllows operation on any of the three (3) different channel maps established for these areas.BURPThe Cobra exclusive BURP feature expels water from the speaker grill if the unit is dropped in the water or is subjected to extreme rain and weather. Speaker/Mic JackAllows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra accessories.Instant Channel 16/9Provides instant access to priority Channel 16 and calling Channel 9.NMEA OutNMEA 0183 output to display other vesels and their information transmitted by DSC or your chartplotter.Unlimited Memory ChannelsAllows programming of unlimited VHF memory channels.Tri-WatchUse to monitor three (3) channels at once — Channel 16, Channel 9 and one other selected channel. Channel NamesFriendly VHF channel names under the channel number. Channel Scan/Memory ScanUse to scan through unlimited channels or memory locations to find conversations in progress.Signal Strength MeterShows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals.Button/Key LockPrevents accidental setting changes when button lock is set.Illuminated ButtonsAllows high visibility of all function buttons.AA Battery CompatibleGood for emergency backup. Includes AA battery tray (P/N CM 110-035).120V/12V Charger IncludedUse to charge battery pack, at home, in a car or in a boat. Locking Desktop ChargerHolds the radio or battery in place while charging. Vertical or horizontal mounting.A4 EnglishIntroductionNotesSignal Level IconBattery Power IconWeather IconActive ChannelTransmit and Receive IconsLeft blank intentionally for your notesRewind-Say-Again® IconBluetooth VOX Icon GPS IconMENU Soft KeyWEATHER Soft Key CALL Soft KeyMORE Soft KeyChannel DescriptionMRHH600_ENG_CVR.indd 4-6 4/3/17 5:04 PM
IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance1Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Table of ContentsIntroductionOur Thanks to You .............................................. A1Customer Assistance ............................................ A1Radio Controls and Indicators ...................................... A2Backlit Screen ................................................. A3Product Features ............................................... A3Important Safety Information ........................................ 2General Precautions ..............................................3Recommendations for Marine Communication .......................... 4FCC Licensing Information ......................................... 5InstallationIncluded in this Package ........................................... 7Install/Remove Antenna ...........................................8Wrist Strap and Belt Clip ........................................... 9Batteries and Charger ............................................ 10Operating Your RadioGetting Started ................................................. 12Setup Mode Programming ........................................17Bluetooth® Mode Pairing and Programming ...........................28 Standby/Receive and Transmit ..................................... 30NOAA Weather Mode Programming ..................................31Advanced Operation ............................................. 34Rewind Operation ...............................................38Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth® .............................40Floating Feature ................................................46Troubleshooting and Maintenance .................................. 47VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsVHF Marine Radio Procedures ...................................... 48Voice Calling ................................................... 50Routine DSC Calling .............................................52Radiotelephone Calls ............................................60Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure ......................... 61Warranty and TrademarkLimited 3-Year Warranty .......................................... 65Trademark Acknowledgement .....................................65Customer ServiceProduct Service ................................................ 66Specications (Typical) ........................................... 67AppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments ................................... 68Weather Channel Assignments ..................................... 85Accessories ................................................... 86Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 1 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance3Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®General PrecautionsGeneral Precautions •The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for the radio.WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting. KEEP the radio at least two (2) inches (5 cm) away from yourself and others when transmitting.DO NOT operate with more than a duty cycle of 5% transmit, 5% receive and 90% standby. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen.ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories.DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites, or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.NEVER place the transceiver where it might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury.DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision.Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance2EnglishImportant Safety InformationIntroductionImportant Safety Information •Before using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings.Warning and Notice StatementsTo make the most of this radio, it must be used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual.WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.NOTICE Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment.Safety Training InformationThis CobraMarine VHF radio complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure: n FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. n American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. n American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields — RF and Microwave. n Industry Canada RSS-102-Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency bands). Conformité d’exposition de la fréquence du Canada RSS-102-Radio d’industrie (rf) de l’appareillage de communication par radio (toutes les bandes de fréquence).Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceThe device complies with RF specications when the device is used at a distance 25mm from your front face and 0mm from your body, Maximun SAR Value (1g): 5.76 W/Kg.Industry Canada Antenna NoticeUnder Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.Avis d’antenne du Canada d’industrieEn vertu de la réglementation de l’industrie du Canada, cet émetteur de radio ne peut fonctionner à l’aide d’une antenne d’un type et un maximum (ou moins) Gain approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être choisis an que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie.Separation Distance: Body:Face:0mm 25mmMaximum SAR Value (1g):(Specic Absorption Rate)Body:Face:5.76 W/Kg 3.51 W/KgMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 2-3 4/3/17 5:03 PM
IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance5Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®FCC Licensing InformationSea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) SystemPlease 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 including the Great Lakes. The rst and only boating safety program of its kind, the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service is fully automated and allows 24 hour a day automated responses to radio check 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, allowing them to assess the strength of the signal and conrm the VHF radio is in good working order.To nd 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 LicenseAn 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 LicenseIf 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 SignCurrently, 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.4EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceGeneral PrecautionsIntroductionNOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed.AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4˚F (-20˚C) or above 140˚F (60˚C).KEEP your radio at least 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 qualied technician.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 When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. Batteries may explode if disposed of in a re.CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.Changes or modications 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 aoat 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 sufcient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider installing a Cobra Marine xed 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 difculty nding 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.IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 4-5 4/3/17 5:03 PM
7Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Included in this PackageIncluded in this package •You should nd all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio:6EnglishFCC & IC Licensing InformationCanadian Ship Station LicenseYou need a Radio Operator’s Certicate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters. Radio Operator training and certication is available from the Canadian Power Squadron. Visit their website at http://www.cps-ecp.ca/.User Responsibility and Operating LocationsAll users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The VHF frequencies on your radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land, including when your boat is on its trailer.FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE Any changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s): Operation issubject to the following Two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareilsradio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit acceptertout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’encompromettre le fonctionnement.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceRadio Drop-In Battery ChargerDC ChargerFor connection to 12-volt power sources.LiON Battery PackOperating Instruction Manual Spring-Loaded Belt ClipAntennaVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceInstallationAC ChargerFor connection to 120-volt power source.Wrist StrapAlkaline Battery Tray NMEA Output CableIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 6-7 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance9Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Wrist Strap and Belt ClipInstall/Remove Antenna • 1. To install the antenna turn the antenna into the radio clockwise to tighten. Do not overtighten.2. To remove the antenna turn the antenna counterclockwise.This radio transmitter IC: 906A-MRHH600 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the supplied antenna. Other antennas are strictly prohibited for use with this device.Cet émetteur radio IC: 906A-MRHH600 a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec l’antenne fournie. D’autres antennes sont strictement interdits pour une utilisation avec cet appareil.Batteries and Charger •The radio is shipped with a sealed lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack (P/N CM 110-034) that is rechargeable.WARNING The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack provided. Do not charge any other type of batteries in the charger as re, explosion or battery damage may occur. Avoiding extreme temperatures will also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio. The device operating voltage is DC 6.29V - DC 8.40V. When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too quickly, it is time to install a new battery pack. Your radio will also operate with ve (5) high-quality AA alkaline batteries, using the included alkaline battery tray. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Position the battery pack over the back of the radio. 2. Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated into the radio housing.3. Tighten the screws using a coin or at object to secure the battery pack to the radio. Do not overtighten. Belt Clip Insert Belt Clip onto RadioHM LMOBSQL16+MARINE HH600 DSC+GPSWXMENU CALL MORE16AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800NSOG: 3.7 KTS COG: 015 M999.11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCSecure RadioVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceInstallation8EnglishInstall/Remove AntennaVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceInstallationAntennaWrist Strap and Belt Clip • Use the spring-loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person.1. Slide the belt clip into the guide channel on the back of the radio until it is locked in place.2. To attach the wrist strap, insert it through the hole at the top of the belt clip, feed it through the looped end and pull tight to secure to the belt clip.3. Press open the belt clip, slide it over the belt and release the clip.4. To remove the belt clip from the radio press the tab on the belt clip, which unlocks the clip, and slide it out.Install Battery PackLiON Battery PackTighten ScrewWrist Strap AttachmentMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 8-9 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceInstallation11Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®To Remove Battery Pack from Radio1. Loosen the screws on the back of the battery pack.2. Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing.3. Pull the battery pack out of the radio housing. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio. Insert the spacer into the battery charger to support the battery pack during this charging process. Follow the same procedures in “Initial Charge” to charge the battery pack. NOTICE Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose of properly. Some marine suppliers and electronics retailers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal.Alkaline BatteriesThe alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or “Emergency” power source should the battery pack run low on power and need to be recharged. The radio will transmit at full power when using ve (5) new AA alkaline batteries. WARNING Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. They are not made to be recharged, and should be disposed of in a proper manner.Batteries and ChargerVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceInstallation10 EnglishBatteries and ChargerChargingThe Cobra-provided LiON battery pack may be charged at home, in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V power cord with the charger.1. Insert one (1) of the power cords into the back of the drop-in charger.2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source.3. Remove the battery pack spacer from the charger and insert the entire radio/battery into the charger. The metal charge contacts on the battery will contact the mating prongs in the charger to transfer the charging current.4. Observe that the red light on the front of the charger glows to indicate that the battery pack is properly seated and the charger is operating.5. Allow the batteries to charge for ve (5) to six (6) hours before use. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged. WARNING The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to charge the battery pack provided. Do not charge any other type of batteries in the charger as re, explosion or battery damage may occur. Avoiding extreme temperatures will also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or vertical bulkhead (using the screw holes provided) to prevent possible damage due to the boat rolling or pitching. The charging base has been designed to hold the battery pack in place during rough sea conditions. WARNING The adapter shall be installed near the radio’s charger and shall be easily accessible. The plug is considered a disconnect device of the charging base.Remove BatteryAlkaline Battery TrayBattery Pack Charging OnlyPower SourcesInitial Battery Charge Maintaining the Battery Charge As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the battery power remaining. When the battery icon begins to ash, the battery is empty and needs to be recharged. The radio will beep three (3) times and ash “Low Battery” every 10 minutes until the radio turns off. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE The radio will continue to receive signals when blinking but cannot transmit. It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh, high-quality AA alkaline batteries with your radio. Should the rechargeable battery pack become discharged and no electrical power source is available, you can insert the included alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline batteries and continue to use your radio. Fully ChargedPartially ChargedFully DischargedMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 10-11 4/3/17 5:03 PM
VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio13Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Getting Started Getting Started •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 to “Press and Hold” various buttons (except “Push to Talk”) on the radio. “Press” means a momentary press of approximately one (1) second. “Press and Hold” means to hold the button down for approximately two (2) seconds.Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on your radio, a brief tone (if key tones are selected On) will sound to conrm the button press. With all button presses, the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the backlight will turn On. The backlight will stay On for 10 seconds after the button is released.12 EnglishGetting StartedOn/Off/Volume Control (Counterclockwise)On/Off/Volume Control (Clockwise)HH600 RadioVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio Common Radio FunctionsThe following procedures dene common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby or Weather (WX) Standby modes. Power/Volume ControlPower On/Off ControlThe On/Off/Volume control is located at the upper right side of the radio. Turning the On/Off/Volume control past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off.Volume ControlVolume is controlled by turning the On/Off/Volume control.n To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume control clockwise.n To decrease the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume control counterclockwise.Tones And AlarmsWhen your CobraMarine VHF radio is On, you can expect to hear the following tones and alarms. The volume of these sounds is controlled by the circuitry in the radio and is not affected by the volume set with the On-Off Power/Volume knob.Conrmation ToneSingle high-pitched beep conrms all button presses except the Talk button. It can be turned On or Off. See set-up routines on page 30.Error Tone Three low-pitched beep indicates an invalid button press.DSC Distress Alarm High—low—high—low—high. Pause, then repeat. The volume of all alarms will increase after 10 seconds. Press any button to turn it Off. NOTE This alarm sounds only for DSC distress calls on Channel 70. It does not sound for voice calls on Channel 16 — you still must listen for those.Distress Acknowledgement AlarmHigh—low—high—low—high. Pause, then repeat. The volume of all alarms will increase after 10 seconds. Press any button to turn it Off.DSC Routine Call AlarmHigh—pause—high—pause—high. Long pause, then repeat. Press any button to turn it Off.DSC Geographical Alarm Loud, continuous, medium-pitched, high-low tones (warble) — sounds when a geographical call is received. Press any button to turn it Off.DSC Position Request AlarmMedium-loud, continuous, low-pitched series of closely spaced, four (4) beeps [three (3) short – one (1) long] groups — sounds when a position request call is received. Press any button to turn it Off.DSC Individual AlarmHigh—pause—high—pause—high. Long pause, then repeat. Press any button to turn it Off.Weather AlarmMedium-loud, continuous, medium-pitched series of one-half (1⁄2) second beeps spaced one-half (1⁄2) second apart — sounds when weather alert is turned On and NOAA sends a 1050 Hz weather alert tone on the selected weather channel. Press any button to turn it Off.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 12-13 4/3/17 5:03 PM
VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio15Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Getting StartedChannel Up/Down ButtonsYour radio will Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) VHF signals on the channel indicated on the LCD display. You can change the channel at any time using the Channel Up/Down buttons.To Change Channels:Press the Channel Up/Down button.If you are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 01. If you are on Channel 01, pressing the Channel Down button will advance to Channel 88.You can press and hold the Channel Up/Down button for fast advance. If the new channel selected is restricted to low power, the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD.If the radio is in the Key Lock mode, the channel will not change and the three (3) beep error signal will sound.High/Medium/Low (H/M/L) Power SelectionYour radio can transmit selectively at 1, 3 or 6 watts of power.Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short-range communications. You will conserve battery life and avoid overpowering nearby stations with a low power setting signal. Use the high power setting for long-range communications or when you do not receive a response to a signal sent at 1 watt.To Toggle Between H-M-L Power Modes:Press the MORE soft key until the screen shows as illustrated. Pres the H-M-L soft key to set the power 1W, 3W, or 6W. The LCD will show which mode is in effect. Some channels are restricted for a maximum use of 1 watt. Your radio will automatically set the power to Low Power mode when you select those channels. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE Some channels, frequency bands and countries of use might not be able to operate in High Power mode.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE A few channels are Receive only and will not transmit in these channels.Channel Up/Down Buttons88AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800N999 11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCWXMENU CALL MORECurrently On Channel 88VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio14 EnglishGetting StartedRadio Speaker and MicrophoneThe internal Radio Speaker and Microphone are located on the bottom front face of the radio below the lower control buttons.An optional Speaker/Microphone port is located at the top of the radio between the antenna and the Power/Volume control. Unthread the Speaker/Microphone port cover to access and install an optional Cobra speaker or microphone into this port. NOTE Please make sure the port cover is secured and rmly tightened in place when the speaker/microphone is not is use.Talk ButtonPress and hold the Talk button to transmit messages. Release the Talk button to stop transmitting.Light/Key Lock ButtonTo Display the Backlight Momentarily:Press the Light/Key Lock button. The backlight will remain On for 10 seconds. If the backlight is already On, another press of the Light/Key Lock button will cycle through the light mode.To Activate the Flashlight, Strobe and S.O.S. Light:Press the Light/Key Lock button two times to activate the ashlight function. Press again to activate the Strobe function, press a third time to activate S.O.S. signal and a fourth time to turn it off. Key LockTo prevent accidental changes to your settings, you can lock most of the buttons.To Lock or Unlock the Buttons:Press and hold the Light/Key Lock button for two (2) seconds. The Key Lock icon will appear or disappear in the LCD. When Key Lock is On, pressing any of the listed buttons on the front of the radio will result in a three (3) beep error messag and the radio will show “Radio Locked. Hold Lock Key To Unlock”.The Light/Key Lock button, the Emergency 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.Backlight/Flashlight/S.O.S./Key Lock ButtonKey Locked ButtonsKey Lock IconSpeaker/Mic PortTalk ButtonIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMOBSQL 16+MARINE HH600 DSC+GPSSCANH/M/L MEM MORE16AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800NSOG: 3.7 KTS COG: 015 M999.11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCH/M/L Power ButtonMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 14-15 4/3/17 5:03 PM
VHF Marine Radio Protocols17Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Radio Protocols16 EnglishGetting StartedIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioEMERGUSA 6W MEM 41° 54.523N087° 47.192WDATE:06/01TIME:10:00 SCANH/M/L MEM MOREROG16SCAN Button SCANPress and release the SCAN soft key to scan all channels. Scanning begins at the selected lower channel, and scans to higher channels. Press the Channel Up/Down button to change the scan direction.When a signal is received in SCAN mode, the radio will pause 10 seconds before resuming SCAN operation. The scan will stop on the paused channel and remain there when the Talk button is pressed.If memory channels are saved, press and release the SCAN button to scan all memory channels. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE If even one memory channel is saved, SCAN will only scan memory channels.Squelch ControlSquelch Control lters weak signals and radio frequency (RF) noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want. The Squelch Control on this radio is set through the following keypad operation. To Set Squelch Control: 1. With the power On, press the SQL button to access the squelch screen. 2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down soft keys to set level. The signal level graphic shows squelch level 1 - 8. 3. To adjust your squelch, press the Channel Down soft key until you hear a hissing sound, then press and release the Channel Up soft key until the hissing stops. This will establish a “Baseline” squelch. 4. By pressing the Channel Up soft key further, you will lter weak and medium strength signals. By pressing Channel Down soft key, you will receive weaker signals. 5. Press the Enter soft key to save this entry and move to the next Setup mode programming. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE If the Squelch is set so that you can hear a continuous hissing sound, the Memory Scan and Tri-Watch functions will be unusable.Squelch ControlSetup Mode ProgrammingSet-Up Routines •Settings MenuThe Settings menu in the CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to turn On and Off many of its features, to adjust other features to suit your preferences, and to enter your user MMSI number. To Enter The Settings Menu: Press the Menu button. The Settings menu will appear on the LCD. After entering the Settings menu, you can scroll through it to make as many entries as you like. Whenever the setting selection highlight appears in a feature portion of the menu, the current active setting is highlighted. When you are nished with changes, you can exit the Settings menu by pressing the Exit soft key and return to Standby mode. To Exit The Settings Menu: Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll down to EXIT at the bottom of the menu, or press the Exit soft key to move up through the menu until the radio returns to the Standby mode.NOTE Basic set-up routines are described here. For set-up routines that apply specically to a particular function, they are included in the section for that function.Channel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyMENUDSC SETUP MENULAMP ADJUSTCONTRAST ADJUSTKEY TONEUIC CHANNEL MODETIME ADJUSTEXIT ENTERMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 16-17 4/3/17 5:03 PM
VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio19Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Setup Mode ProgrammingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio18 EnglishSetup Mode ProgrammingBacklight Lamp AdjustThe LCD has a Backlight lamp to make it visible in the dark. This lamp can be adjusted for brightness or turned Off. To Adjust The Backlight Level: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to LAMP ADJUST with the Up/Down soft keys or using the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current backlight setting — HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons or Right/Left soft keys to switch to the setting you want. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to select the backlight setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the backlight setting. 5. The radio will return to the Settings menu. The radio will remember the saved backlight setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to the radio. NOTE Setting the radio to a lower backlight setting will conserve battery power. LCD Contrast Adjust The LCD backlight will not be visible in daylight, but the LCD Contrast can be adjusted to make it easier to read in different light conditions. To Change The Contrast: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to CONTRAST ADJUST Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current contrast setting — a number between one 0 and 16. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons or the Right/Left soft keys to change the number up or down. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to select a contrast level. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Contrast setting. 5. The radio will return to the settings menu. The radio will remember the saved contrast level, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to the radio.Conrmation Key ToneThe Conrmation Tone sounds to conrm all button presses except for the Talk button. If you would prefer not to hear the Conrmation Tone, you can turn it Off and On as you choose. To Turn The Conrmation Tone On Or Off: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to KEY TONE with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current conrmation tone setting — ON or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to switch to the setting you want. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Key Tone setting. 5. The radio will return to the settings menu. The radio will remember the saved Key Tone setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to the radio.U.S.A./International/Canada Channel MapsThree (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps 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 are denite differences (see table on pages 68 through 83). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose. To Set Your Radio For The Area In Which You Will Be Using It: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to CHANNEL MODE with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTR soft key and observe the current channel mode setting — USA,INTERNATIONAL, or CANADA. 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to switch to the setting you want. 4. Press the ENTR soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Channel Map setting. 5. The radio will return to the settings menu. The radio will remember the saved Channel Map setting, when powering off the radio, or disconnecting power to the radio.EXIT ENTERMEDLAMP ADJUST2Channel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyEXIT ENTERCONTRAST ADJUST8Channel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyKEYTONEONOFFEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyMENUDSC SETUP MENULAMP ADJUSTCONTRAST ADJUSTKEY TONEUIC CHANNEL MODETIME ADJUSTEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 18-19 4/3/17 5:03 PM
21Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Setup Mode ProgrammingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio20 EnglishSetup Mode ProgrammingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioTime AdjustAll VHF, DSC, and GPS activities use a 24-hour clock and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) which was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Time Adjust uses your built-in GPS to gather time input. Time Adjust will allow the radio to display the time as Local time or UTC time. For time input to be converted to local time, you need to enter the hour offset of your local time zone from Greenwich. (See world city time zone chart on page 88). You can also choose to have the time displayed in a 12 or 24 hour format. To Change The Time Offset/Adjustment: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the TIME OFFSET option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons to change the setting for your local time zone. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Local Time Zone setting. 6. The radio will return to the Time Adjust menu. The radio will remember the saved Local Time Zone setting when powering off the radio. If a TIME OFFSET is saved the time will be displayed in local time. To Select 12 or 24 Hour Format Time Display: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to TIME ADJUST with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the 12H/24H TIME DISP option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons to change the setting for how the radio will display the time (12 Hour or 24 Hour format). 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the time format display setting. 6. The radio will return to the Time Adjust menu. The radio will remember the saved 12 or 24 hour radio display setting when powering off the radio.Priority ChannelThis setting will allow you to choose whether channel 16 is or is not included when channel scanning. To Turn The Priority Channel On Or Off: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to PRIORITY CHANNEL with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current priority channel setting — ON or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to switch to the setting you want. 4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the priority channel setting. MENULAMP ADJUSTCONTRAST ADJUSTKEY TONEUIC CHANNEL MODETIME ADJUSTPRIORITY CHANNELEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyTIME OFFSETSET LOCAL OFFSET-06:00EXIT ENTER12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY12 HOUR FORMAT24 HOUR FORMATEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyPRIORITY CHANNELONOFFEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 20-21 4/3/17 5:03 PM
23Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®22 EnglishVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioSetup Mode ProgrammingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioSetup Mode ProgrammingWeather AlertThis setting will allow you to choose whether activate the Weather Alert feature.When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal and your radio is in the Weather Alert mode, you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode. The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are operating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received To Turn Weather Alert On Or Off: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to WEATHER ALERT with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current Weather Alert setting — ON or OFF. 3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to switch to the setting you want. 4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Weather Alert setting. The radio will turn on the Weather Icon and Weather Alert Icon to indicate that the Weather Alert is active. GPS MenuAll VHF Marine radios SHOULD / NEED to have a GPS receiver connected and operating to effectively use the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features built-in to the radios. In an Emergency you want the rescue authorities and surrounding vessels to know where you are and to be able to quickly assist you in your time of need. Your MR HH600 handheld VHF radio has a GPS receiver built right in!This menu allows you to select and allows you to test the GPS receiver to be sure that you are receiving good satellite information and check the GPS signal strength. Coordinate System The Coordinate System allows adjusting to your navigating preference. The most common is already selected. To Select the Coordinate System: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS MENU with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the COORDINATE SYSTEM option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons to change the setting to use the desired coordinate system. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Coordinate System setting. 6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. The radio will remember the saved Coordinate System setting when powering off the radio. True or Magnetic System Select TRUE or MAGNETIC to change if bearings are shown as relative to either true or magnetic north. If MAGNETIC is selected then the variation is computed and displayed automatically for every zone. To Select True or Magnetic System: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the TRUE/MAGNETIC option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the True or Magnetic setting. 6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. The radio will remember the True or Magnetic setting when powering off the radio. Channel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyGPSCOORDINATE SYSTEMTRUE/MAGNETICSBASGPS STATUSSPEED MEASUREMENTCOURSE UP/NORTH UPEXIT ENTERTRUE/MAGNETICTRUEMAGNETICEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyGPSCOORDINATE SYSTEMTRUE/MAGNETICSBASGPS STATUSSPEED MEASUREMENTCOURSE UP/NORTH UPEXIT ENTERMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 22-23 4/3/17 5:03 PM
25Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®24 EnglishVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioSetup Mode ProgrammingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioSetup Mode Programming Satellite Based Augmentation (SBAS) The SBAS can be turned ON or OFF. Some areas of the earth need it turned off for greater accuracy. It is set ON by default. To Select the Satellite Based Augmentation System: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the SBAS option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making changes to the Sat Based Aug Sys setting. GPS Status This screen allows you to test the GPS receiver to be sure it is receiving good satellite information and GPS signal strength. To Select the GPS Status Screen: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the GPS STATUS option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. The GPS Status screen reports the following information: a. How many satellites are currently being tracked. b. The overall health of the GPS satellite signals being received. 5. Press the EXIT soft key to EXIT the GPS Status screen. 6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. Speed Measurement Units Select KNOTS, MPH or KM/H to change if speed is indicated in either nautical miles per hour, miles per hour or kilometers per hour. To Select Speed Measurement Units: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the SPEED MEASUREMENT option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the Speed Measurement setting. 6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. The radio will remember the Speed Measurement setting when powering off the radio. Course Up or North Up Option This allows selecting either COURSE UP or North Up. This change the orientation of compass and navigation screens. With NORTH UP selected then North will always appear at the top of those screens. With COURSE UP selected then the direction of travel appears at the top of the screen. To Course Up or North Up Option:: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the COURSE UP/NORTH UP option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the Speed Measurement setting. 6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. The radio will remember the Course Up or North Up setting when powering off the radio.SAT BASED AUG SYSTEMONOFFEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyGPSCOORDINATE SYSTEMTRUE/MAGNETICSBASGPS STATUSSPEED MEASUREMENTCOURSE UP/NORTH UPEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyGPSCOORDINATE SYSTEMTRUE/MAGNETICSBASGPS STATUSSPEED MEASUREMENTCOURSE UP/NORTH UPEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyGPSCOORDINATE SYSTEMTRUE/MAGNETICSBASGPS STATUSSPEED MEASUREMENTCOURSE UP/NORTH UPEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 24-25 4/3/17 5:03 PM
27Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®26 EnglishVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioSetup Mode ProgrammingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioSetup Mode Programming Distance Measurement Select STATUTE MILE, NAUTICAL MILE or KILOMETER to change the unit used to display distance. This is used mainly for navigation and indicating a distance to a point. To Distance Measurement Units: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the DISTANCE MEASUREMENT option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the Distance Measurement setting. 6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. The radio will remember the Distance Measurement setting when powering off the radio. Power Save Mode for GPS This menu will offers selecting from several Power Save modes. This will save power by shutting down the GPS receiver periodically to save power and prolong battery life. The most common setting is AUTO and it is recommended to leave the radio in AUTO for most users. To Distance Measurement Units: 1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to GPS with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. Highlight the POWER SAVE option in the menu. 3. Press the ENTER key and observe the current setting. 4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting. Or press the EXIT soft key to EXIT without making any changes to the Power Save setting. 6. The radio will return to the GPS menu. The radio will remember the Power Save setting when powering off the radio.GPSSBASGPS STATUSSPEED MEASUREMENTCOURSE UP/NORTH UPDISTANCE MEASUREMENTPOWER SAVEEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyGPSSBASGPS STATUSSPEED MEASUREMENTCOURSE UP/NORTH UPDISTANCE MEASUREMENTPOWER SAVEEXIT ENTERChannel Up/Down ButtonsMenu Soft KeyMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 26-27 4/3/17 5:03 PM
29Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioBluetooth® Mode Pairing and Programming28 EnglishBluetooth® Mode Pairing and ProgrammingBluetooth® wireless technology is a standard which has been developed for use in mobile phones and other devices. This process of linking your mobile phone and this radio requires a one-time “pairing” after which the two devices can be “connected” when they are within range. When connected, this radio can act as the speaker and microphone of your mobile phone while your phone is stowed in a safe and dry location.This programming section shows you how to complete the pairing process. It also shows you how to change some settings related to the Bluetooth functionality of your radio. Bluetooth Radio On/Off This setting allows you to turn On and Off the small Bluetooth radio inside this VHF radio. The default setting is OFF. Turning it Off can save some power. It can easily be switched On at any time. 1. From the Standby screen, press the MORE soft key until the Bluetooth soft key icon appears.2. Press the Bluetooth icon soft key.3. Press the Channel Up/Down soft keys to select Bluetooth and then press Enter.4. Press the Channel Up/Down soft keys to select On or Off.5. If set ON, the radio will go to discover mode as long as it’s not already connected to a mobile phone.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE This process only needs to be completed for rst time operation. From then on, as long as your mobile phone is within 30 feet (10 meters) of the radio, the two units will “Connect” automatically. Pairing Your Mobile Phone: 1. If Bluetooth is turned on, the MR HH600 is automatically ready to pair to your mobile phone. 2. Open the Bluetooth setting on your mobile phone and look for a new device called “MR HH600”. 3. Select “MR HH600” on your mobile phone and wait to connect. If prompted use the code “0000”. 4. You are now connected and ready to use hands-free calling.Bluetooth® Mode Pairing and ProgrammingVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioEXIT ENTERBLUETOOTH MENU BLUETOOTH VOX Bluetooth Standby ModeMOBSQL 16+MARINE HH600 DSC + GPSLOG BURP MORE16AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800NSOG: 3.7 KTS COG: 015 M999.11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCBluetooth Soft KeyVOX On or OffThe VOX function converts the radio microphone’s pickup of your voice from being controlled with the PTT button to being always open. When VOX is On, the PTT button does not need to be pressed to transmit your voice, and you can just speak into the microphone. When VOX is Off, you need to press the PTT button while speaking.To Change Between VOX On and Off: 1. From the Standby screen, press the MORE soft key until the Bluetooth soft key icon appears. 2. Press the Bluetooth icon soft key.3. Press the Channel UP/Down soft keys to select VOX and press Enter.4. Pres the Channel UP/Down soft keys to select On/Off.EXIT ENTERBLUETOOTH VOX ON OFF VOXMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 28-29 4/3/17 5:03 PM
VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio30 EnglishWeather Mode ProgrammingIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioStandby/Receive and Transmit •Marine Standby and Receive (Rx) ModeMarine 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 in Marine Standby mode. While in Marine Standby mode, the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button. Signals in Receive (Rx) mode will be received on the selected channel(s), and alerts broadcast by NOAA will activate the corresponding NOAA weather alert channels in your radio. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16. You must have the WX Alert enabled to receive NOAA weather alerts. While in Marine Standby mode, you will receive any voice messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned.31Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Transmit (Tx) ModeTransmit (Tx) mode gives you the ability to interact with safety services, other vessels and shore stations. When you use this capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benets. See the Appendix to help you select the proper channels.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. Select the desired Low, Med or High Power setting.3. With the microphone about 2 in. [51 mm] from your mouth, press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone. The Transmit icon will appear on the LCD.4. Release the Talk button when you are nished 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. Transmit ModeCheck Channel NumberTalk ButtonWeather (WX) Alert ProgrammingStandby/Receive and TransmitReceive Mode NOAA Weather Channels and Alert •Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your radio. NOAA provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of the latest weather information. Taped weather messages 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 Emergency Weather AlertIn the event of a major storm or other weather condition requiring vessels at sea or on other bodies of water to be notied, NOAA broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that receivers such as your CobraMarine VHF radio can detect and warn you of a weather alert condition. When the Weather Alert mode on your radio is set toOn, this signal will produce a loud tone from the speaker in the radio and will automatically switch to the alerting weather channel so the alert broadcast can be heard.NOAA Test Alert SystemTo test this system, NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz signal every Wednesday sometime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in each local time zone. Any receiver that can detect the weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly.MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 30-31 4/3/17 5:03 PM
33Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio32 EnglishWeather Soft KeyWeather (WX) Standby ModeTo enter the WX Standby mode, press the WX soft key.The Weather Standby Mode will show the currently selected weather channel and the Weather Alert setting status as On or Off.Press the Back soft key to return to VHF Radio Standby. NOAA broadcasts weather information on the channels as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 85 of this manual.The following items will be displayed on the LCD display:Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE 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. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE When in the WX Alert mode, and NOAA sends the 1050 Hz alert tone, the radio will sound a series of loud beeps regardless of the volume control setting.Weather StandbyWEATHER RADIOWX ALERT ONBACK ALERT To Set WX Alert On or Off:1. From the Standby mode, press MENU soft key to enter the Weather Alert programming.2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select WX ALERT.3. Press ENTER soft key to select Weather Alert On/Off.4. With the Channel Up/Down soft keys select On/Off.5. Press ENTER soft key to save this entry and EXIT soft key to exit menu.Short Cut to WX Alert On or Off Select:1. From the Standby screen, press the WX soft key.2. Press ALERT soft key to switch WX Alert to On or Off.3. Press BACK soft key to return to radio mode.EXIT ENTERWEATHER ALERTONOFFWX Alert On/OffWeather Radio StandbyWEATHER RADIOWX ALERT ONBACK ALERTThis setting will allow you to choose to activate the Weather Alert feature. When NOAA broadcasts a Weather Alert Signal, and your radio has Weather Alert turned On, you will hear a continuous audible tone and the radio will automatically switch to Weather Radio mode. The alert indicators will sound regardless of what channel you are operating on as soon as a NOAA alert signal is received. Weather Mode Programming Weather Mode ProgrammingMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 32-33 4/3/17 5:03 PM
35Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio Advanced OperationVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioAdvanced Operation34 English Advanced Operation • Channel 16+ ModeChannel 16+ mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode.To Switch to Channel 16+ or Channel 9:1. Press the Channel 16+ button to change to Channel 16.2. Press the Channel 16+ button again to change to Channel 9.3. Press the Channel 16+ button a third time and return to the last used channel. Channel 16/9 Button 9AN-COMUSA 6W 32 49.800N999 11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCWXMENU CALL MOREChannel 16 or Channel 9Tri-WatchTri-Watch gives you one (1) soft key access to scan the three (3) channels of most importance to you. Channel 16 and Channel 9 will always be included as scanned channels. The remaining channel will be the VHF channel in effect when you enter Tri-Watch mode.NOTE The radio must be squelched for tri-watch to function. See page 16 for squelch procedure. To Enter Tri-Watch Mode: 1. In Standby mode, use the Up/Down buttons to go to the channel you want to add as the third location to be scanned. 2. Press the Tri-Watch soft key. TRIP-WATCH will be indicated on the LCD and the radio will scan between Channel 16, Channel 9, and the third tri-watch channel you selected. A signal on any one (1) of the three (3) channels will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the trafc on the channel. The channel number will be displayed on the LCD. a. To exit Tri-Watch, press the Tri-Watch softkey or the TALK button. The radio will return to Standby mode on the selected third Tri-Watch channel. If you do not press any buttons, your radio will automatically resume scanning tri-watch channels when the incoming transmission is complete. Channel Up/Down ButtonsMOBSQL 16+MARINE HH600 DSC+ GPSWXTW CALL MORE16AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800NSOG: 3.7 KTS COG: 015 M999.11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCTri-Watch Soft KeyChannel SelectMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 34-35 4/3/17 5:03 PM
VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio37Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Advanced OperationVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio36 EnglishAdvanced OperationMemory ChannelsYou can program (or tag) any or all channels to be scanned in the Memory Scan mode. To Program Memory Channels: 1. From Standby mode, select a channel to be tagged using the Up/Down buttons. 2. Press the MORE soft key (if necessary), then the MEM soft key. The channel will be tagged for scanning and MEM (memory channel) will appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected. Repeat steps 1 through 2 to add addition memory channels. To Clear Memory Channels: 1. Simply reverse the steps above. MEM (Memory Channel) will no longer appear on the LCD whenever that channel is selected. Memory Scan During Memory Scan, the radio will rapidly switch from tagged channel to tagged channel. Whenever any activity is detected, the radio will stop the scan to allow you to listen to the activity on that channel. The radio will then continue to scan after 2 seconds of inactivity, unless you switch out of the Memory Scan mode.881488 30607579A68 69717278A8815306075Scanning with Priority Channel Off NOTE Memory channels must be programmed to use memory Scan. The radio will enter standard Scan Mode if no memory Channels are programmed.NOTE The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function. See page 16 for squelch procedure. To Enter Memory Scan: From Standby mode, press the MORE soft key (if necessary), then the SCAN soft key. The radio will immediately begin to scan the channels you tagged. MEM SCAN will be highlighted on the LCD. The radio will then continue to scan after 2 seconds of inactivity, unless you switch out of the Memory Scan mode. To exit Memory Scan, press the SCAN soft key or Talk Button. This will return the radio to Standby mode on the last selected channel. COMMLAMEM COMP MARK MORETIME: 10:00 UTCDATE: 06/0141° 54.523N087° 47.192WUSA 1W MEMChannel Up/Down ButtonsMore Soft KeyChannel SelectStandby ModeMEM SCAN TW H/M/L SCAN MORETIME: 10:00 UTCDATE: 06/0141° 54.523N087° 47.192WUSA 1W MEM68Memory Scan88148830607516Scanning with Priority Channel OnMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 36-37 4/3/17 5:03 PM
39Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Rewind OperationRewind-Say-Again® FeatureVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio38 EnglishRewind OperationUsing Rewind-Say-Again® to Record VOICE Audio Transmission:Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE If the record memory is locked (rewind icon ashing), press and hold the REW button to unlock.1. Press and hold SCAN button for two (2) seconds to enter Record mode. The matrix will display MIC RECORDER.2. Press and hold PTT button to begin recording from radio microphone. The transmitter will turn off. The matrix will display MIC RECORDER ON and the seconds remaining will be shown in the lower right corner. If PTT 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 SCAN button again for two (2) seconds or press MEM/ESC button to cancel recording and return to last operation. The radio has a Cobra exclusive playback feature, Rewind-Say-Again®. This feature allows you to replay the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission. It also allows you to record call details including position coordinates, call signs, registration numbers and store details that will help authorities locate a distressed vessel.Example 1:When engine noise, music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly, press the Rewind-Say-Again® button to enter the Rewind-Say-Again® menu to be able to hear the message a second time. This feature eliminates asking the sender to repeat the message.Example 2:When listening to an urgent distress of an excited caller with confusing background noise, press the Rewind-Say-Again® button to enter the Rewind-Say-Again® menu to be able to hear the message a second time and get lifesaving information. Operation of Rewind-Say-Again® 1. From the Standby mode, press the Rewind soft key after the last inbound audio transmission. The last recording will immediately start to play back. 2. Using the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/Down buttons scroll to the PLAY RECORDING menu option. 3. Press the ENTER soft key to hear the recording again. 4. The radio automatically replays the last 20 seconds of the previous audio transmission. 5. Press the Rewind key a second time to exit the Rewind menu and return to Standby mode. Setup and Advanced Operation of Rewind-Say-Again® Operation of Rewind-Say-Again®: 1. Rewind is set to ON by default. The Rewind icon will appear on the Standby screen when Rewind is on (see illustration). a. To Turn REWIND Off - press the Rewind key to enter the Rewind-Say-Again menu. With OFF: Exit REWIND selected, press the Enter soft key to exit and turn OFF the Rewind function. b. To Turn REWIND ON - press the Rewind key to enter the Rewind-Say-Again menu. With OFF: EXIT REWIND highlighted, press the Rewind key. This turns on Rewind and exits to VHF Standby mode. The Rewind-Say-Again function also has several advanced options. In addition to the recording of an incoming transmission the user can also record a personal message for playback later. This could be useful for navigation, emergency or vessel operation information if a pen and paper are not available or practical. The options available are: 2. PAUSE RECORDING - Pause recording of incoming audio transmissions. 3. PLAYBACK RECORDING - Playback recorded incoming audio. This can be used to repeat the playback again. 4. SAVE RECORDING - Saves recorded incoming audio. 5. ERASE RECORDING - Erases the saved recording. 6. TRANSMIT RECORDING - Transmit recorded message. 7. RECORD MESSAGE - Record a message (using the microphone to record the message, using the PTT key to start and stop the recording). 8. PLAY MESSAGE - Playback the recorded message. 9. SAVE MESSAGE - Save the recorded message. 10. ERASE MESSAGE - Erases the saved message. 11. TRANSMIT MESSAGE - Transmit the recorded message.Rewind-Say-Again ButtonChannel Up/Down ButtonsREWIND-SAY-AGAINOFF:EXIT REWINDPAUSE RECORDINGPLAY RECORDINGSAVE RECORDINGERASE RECORDINGTRANSMIT RECORDINGEXIT ENTERRewind-Say-Again KeyREWIND-SAY-AGAINERASE RECORDINGTRANSMIT RECORDINGRECORD MESSAGEPLAY MESSAGEERASE MESSAGETRANSMIT MESSAGEEXIT ENTERRewind-Say-Again IconMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 38-39 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®NOTE Please refer to the Bluetooth Mode Pairing and Programming section on page 28 for instructions on how to pair your mobile phone with this device. The following section covers how to complete a phone call and other basic operations.Answer Incoming Phone CallsMobile Phone Operation with Bluetooth®This handheld radio, once properly paired and connected to your Bluetooth® compatible mobile phone, can answer incoming calls received on your mobile phone. It can act as the speaker and microphone, while your mobile phone stays safe and dry. It will also improve audio quality on both ends of the conversation. To Answer and End an Incoming Call:1. The speaker will ring. The screen will display ANSWER/DECINE and the caller ID, if available. 2. Press and release the ENTER soft key to answer the call. After the call is answered, the screen will display ACTIVE CALL.3. Begin conversation with the caller by a pressing the PTT (Push to Talk) key and speaking into the small microphone above the LCD. This is very similar to a standard radio operation and it completely eliminates all background noise when you are not speaking.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE To enable hands-free conversation or “VOX” mode (pressing in the PTT key not required), see the Bluetooth setup instructions on page 29. 4. To end a call, press and release the END soft key. The radio will then return to previous Standby mode and resume normal operation.VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio40 EnglishMobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioInitiate a Phone CallThere are several ways to initiate a call. These include initiating (as normal) from the mobile phone, using voice dialing and last number redial.To Initiate from the Mobile Phone1. Simply dial a number on your mobile phone. (See manufacturer’s instructions for making a call.) When the phone’s Send key is pressed, the radio will respond by changing over to Bluetooth mode and the matrix will display ACTIVE CALL and the option to END. 41Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceINCOMING CALLCALL FROM Bill SmithANSWERDECLINEEXIT ENTERACTIVE CALLEND CALL END MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 40-41 4/3/17 5:03 PM
43Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®Using Voice DialThis feature allows you to use your voice to dial a contact from the contact list on your mobile phone.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE Voice dialing is an advanced function and may not be supported by all phones. Cobra suggests you set it up and become familiar with it on your mobile phone before you attempt using it in conjunction with the radio or another Bluetooth device.To Initiate a Voice Dial Call:1. Press and hold the Bluetooth soft key from VHF mode. This will initiate the voice dial feature on the connected mobile phone.2. You will hear a beep or audio command from the phone and the radio will show VOICE DIAL ON. Press and hold the PTT (Push to Talk) button and speak the command into the radio.3. The mobile phone will begin to dial the contact it “recognizes.” The call will be completed through the speaker and microphone of the radio. 4. Hang up by pressing the END soft key when you complete your call.VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio42 EnglishMobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioLast Number RedialThis feature allows you to redial the last number stored in the mobile phone’s Call Log. This feature is supported by most mobile phones. To Initiate a Last Number Redial:1. Press and release the Bluetooth soft key to enter the Bluetooth menu.2. Press the Channel Up/Down soft key to select REDIAL LAST CALL.3. Press ENTER soft key to redial.3. The connected mobile phone will redial the last number. The call will be complete through the speaker and microphone of the radio.4. Hang up by pressing the END soft key when you complete your call.To Disconnect (At the End of the Day)You might not want to take your calls through this VHF radio once you are back at the dock or in a dry location. See the instructions in the Bluetooth Mode Programming section on page 28 for instructions on how to turn Off the Bluetooth function of the radio. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE If switched to Off setting, then the radio will not reconnect with mobile phone on power up. The two devices will remain paired, but they will not connect until Bluetooth is turned back On again from the Bluetooth Programming mode.VOICE DIALVOICE DIAL ON END ACTIVE CALLEND CALL END MOBSQL 16+MARINE HH600 DSC + GPSLOG BURP MORE16AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800NSOG: 3.7 KTS COG: 015 M999.11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCBluetooth Soft KeyMOBSQL 16+MARINE HH600 DSC + GPSLOG BURP MORE16AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800NSOG: 3.7 KTS COG: 015 M999.11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCBluetooth Soft KeyBLUETOOTH MENUBLUETOOTHVOXREDIAL LAST CALLEXIT ENTERMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 42-43 4/3/17 5:03 PM
45Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®General Bluetooth Operation and Frequently Asked Questionsn What is the Industry Standard Range for Bluetooth® Wireless Technology?The industry standard range for Bluetooth wireless technology is 30 feet (10 meters). The radio will loose its pairing with the mobile phone if the mobile phone and the radio are separated farther than this. The radio will automatically reconnect with the mobile phone when the user comes back into range.n How many phones can the radio pair with?The radio can be paired with up to 8 mobile phones. However, it can only connect and operate with one mobile phone at a time.n Do I need to have my mobile phone with me?Yes, the phone call is actually completed through your mobile phone and your mobile phone operator/carrier. The mobile phone must be with the 30 feet (10 meters) range of the radio. The radio does not increase the offshore range of your mobile phone.n Can I use a standard Bluetooth® headset with this radio?No, the radio is using the headset prole of the Bluetooth specication to pair with your mobile phone. It cannot pair to another Bluetooth headset.n Can I use this unit as a speakerphone or hands-free device? Turning on VOX allows you to use the radio without pressing the PTT (Push to Talk) button. The radio will still need to be operated in a face held position with the microphone close to the mouth. This radio uses a noise canceling microphone, and it will not operate well from the belt clip or another hands-free position.VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio44 EnglishMobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth®VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radion Please make sure to note your VOX setting.If VOX is set to On, then the receiving caller might hear conversation and noise in your background. This setting is retained in memory. If switched On, then it will be On the next time the radio is switched On and connected.n Can I use my mobile phone for emergency use?No, Cobra does not endorse cellular telephones as a substitute for marine radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress call on your cellular telephone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally, cellular telephones may have limited coverage over water. If you do not know where you are, the Coast Guard will have difculty nding you if you are using your cellular telephone. However, cellular telephones can have a place onboard where cellular coverage is available – to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered and available for their intended use.MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 44-45 4/3/17 5:03 PM
47Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Maintenance and TroubleshootingFloating RadioVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Radio46 EnglishFloating FeatureVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your RadioNo display on LCD when radio is turned OnBatteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properlyRecharge or replace batteriesRemove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markingsBatteries run down quicklyBatteries are at the end of their lifeReplace with new batteriesWill transmit at one (1) or three (3) watts, but not at six (6) wattsBatteries are low Selected channel is imited to one (1) wattRecharge or replace batteriesSwitch to another channelWill not transmit Selected channel is limited to receive onlySwitch to another channelNo sound from speaker Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deepRe-adjust volume and squelchNo response to button pressButton lock is On Press Backlight/ Key Lock button Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s)Maintenance •Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition:n 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.n 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.n 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 •Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceEMERGNAV BURP MOREEXCUSE ME!USA 6WMOBSQL 16+MARINE HH600 DSC+ GPSLOG BURP MORE16AEMERGENCYUSA 6W 32 49.800NSOG: 3.7 KTS COG: 015 M999.11.077WDATE:06/30TIME:10:00 LOCMORE Soft KeyIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceBURPFloating RadioThis radio is designed to oat if dropped overboard. The ashing light at the bottom of the radio will activate as soon as it makes contact with water and the orange center makes it visible and easy to retrieve. This rugged radio is also designed to meet JIS8 (IPX8) specications. This means it’s designed to operate properly after being submerged in more than one meter deep water for 30 plus minutes. NOTE The radio must be turned on for the strobe light to operate. NOTE Do not leave the radio oating in water permanently. This could cause premature corrosion of the battery contacts and other damage. NOTE The radio is only designed to oat with its included Lithium-ion battery. Using other approved batteries might cause the radio to sink. This includes the optional AA battery tray, depending on the weight of the AA batteries used.Burp FeatureCobra’s Burp feature allows the operator to expel water from inside the speaker grill. This is especially useful if the radio is dropped overboard or during extreme foul weather conditions. In these conditions, water can become trapped in the speaker grill and mufe the audio. To Activate Burp:1. Press the MORE soft key until the BURP soft key appears. 2. The Burp tone(s) at maximum level will sound from the internal speaker for eight seconds. 3. During this time, the matrix will display EXCUSE ME!.4. Hold the radio with the speaker grill down to help the water drain out.5. After an 8-second interval, the radio will return to standby.MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 46-47 4/3/17 5:03 PM
49Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF Marine Radio ProceduresVHF 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.PowerTry 1 watt rst, 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 6 watts of output power to increase your calling distance. Remember, the lower wattage outputs will conserve your 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 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 9The 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 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 IdenticationIdentify, 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.VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance48 EnglishVHF Marine Radio ProceduresIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsProhibited CommunicationsYou MUST NOT transmit:n False distress or emergency messages.n Messages containing obscene, indecent or profane language.n General 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.MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 48-49 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance51Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Voice Calling & MOBIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsVoice Calling •You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by. Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communication. The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for safety purposes for everyone on the water.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE Channel 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 marine information broadcasts or weather warnings on Channel 9. Boaters are still asked 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):n Make sure the radio is On.n Make sure you are in standby listening mode on Channel 16. Make sure Channel 16 is not in use. n When the channel is open (quiet), press the Talk button and call a vessel. Hold the radio or microphone several inches from your face and speak clearly and distinctly in a normal voice tone. Say “name or station being called,” “THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign].”n Once contact is made, you must leave Channel 16 and go to another working channel. See channel listing on page 70.VHF Marine Radio Protocols50 EnglishVoice CallingIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE For best sound quality at the station you are calling, hold the microphone on the front of the radio at least 2 in. (51 mm) from your mouth and slightly off to one (1) side. Speak in a normal tone of voice.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE “Over and Out” The most commonly misused procedure words are “over and out” within the same transmission. “Over” means you expect a reply. “Out” means you are nished and do not expect a reply.WARNING The device complies with RF specications when the device used at 25mm from your front face and 0mm from your body, Maximun SAR Value (10g): 3.54 W/Kg.MOB (Man Over Board) •Your radio features the Man Over Board function that marks and memorizes the postion information if a crew member falls overboard. The radio will help to navigate back to that location. NOTE The radio can’t calculate for the effects of tide, current and wind on your crew member’s location over time. The MOB function can only act as a guide for their possible location. NOTE The radio must have satellite recption for MOB to mark the position. n Press the MOB button. The radio will save that MOB location. Pressing the NAV soft key activates the navigation screen to be able to navigate quickly to the MOB location. n From the MOB screen, press the Enter soft key and radio’s screen will prompt to send a DSC emergency call. See detailed instructions for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on page 52 for more information.NOTE Activating the MOB function does not send an emergency call.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceThe vessel Corsair calling the vessel Vagabond: Corsair: “Vagabond, this is Corsair (station license number call sign).” Vagabond: “Corsair, this is Vagabond. Over.” Corsair: “Vagabond go to working Channel 68. Over.” Both parties switch over to the agreed upon working channel... Corsair: “Vagabond I need to talk to you about... Over.” Vagabond: “Corsair in answer to your question about... Over.” Corsair: “Vagabond, thanks for the information about... (call sign and out).” After each transmission, say “OVER” and release the microphone Push to Talk (PTT) button. This conrms that the transmission has ended. When all communication with the other vessel is totally completed, end the message by stating your call sign and the word “OUT.” Remember, it is not necessary to state your call sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the message. NOTE For best sound quality at the shore station or other vessel receiving your call, hold the microphone/speaker at least 2 in. (51 mm) from your mouth and slightly off to one (1) side. Speak in a normal tone of voice.For ExampleIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 50-51 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsDigital Selective Calling (DSC)Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance53Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®52 EnglishMaritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)Digital Selective Calling (DSC) •Digital selective calling is a semi-automated system for establishing a radio call. It has been designed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for VHF, MF, and HF calls and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). DSC will eventually replace aural (listening) watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. Until DSC is fully implemented, it is still necessary to maintain a listening watch on Channel 16.The DSC system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position coordinates to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC also allows mariners to initiate and receive distress, urgent, safety, routine, position request, position send, and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios.Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) •The MMSI Number Is Available In The U.S.A. From Any Of Two (2) Sources: n U.S. Power Squadron www.usps.org n BoatU.S.– www.getmmsi.comNOTE The above references are for recreational vessels only. Commercial vessels should contact the FCC.An MMSI is a nine (9) digit number used on a marine radio capable of using digital selective calling (DSC). It is used to selectively call other vessels or shore stations and is similar to a telephone number.For your CobraMarine™ radio to operate in the DSC mode, you must enter your maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number. See page 55 for instructions on how to enter it. In Canada, Contact: n Industry Canada Spectrum Management Ofce (only available on the Internet): www.ic.gc.ca and search for “MMSI”.To Obtain An MMSI Number Outside The U.S.A.:Users can obtain an MMSI from their country’s telecommunications authority or ship registry. This may involve amending or obtaining a ship station license.WARNING This equipment is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel to distress and safety watch system. The range of the signal may vary.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 52-53 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance55Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®54 EnglishOperating Your RadioDigital Select Calling (DSC) SetupDigital Select Calling (DSC) SetupDSC Set-Up •Digital selective calling — DSC — employs digital RF signals which tend to carry further and be less susceptible to distortion from noise and atmospheric conditions than analog ones. The result is greater range and more reliable message delivery per watt of output power.But, that is not the only advantage of DSC equipped radios. Those radios are set up to interface with GPS and to automate many of the operations involved in sending and receiving messages. That results in more compact and accurate messages and less congestion of the airwaves.The price of these benets to the user is the time it takes to do the required set-up to make the DSC features work. A little time spent when your radio is new will pay dividends over its life.User MMSI NumberThe nine (9) digit MMSI number, similar to a telephone number, is a unique identier for a vessel. DSC incorporates this number into every message that is Sent (Tx) or Received (Rx). Enter the MMSI number as soon as you receive your MMSI number from the issuing agency. NOTE The radio does not operate in the DSC mode until an ofcial MMSI number is entered. An error tone will sound when attempting to operate in the DSC mode without an MMSI number. NOTE An MMSI number can only be entered one time. To enter a new MMSI number, please contact Cobra customer service. NOTE An alert tone and message will sound each time you try and use the radio until an MMSI is programmed.To Enter Your MMSI Number:1. Enter the Settings menu and scroll to DSC SETUP menu with the Up/Down soft keys or the Channel Up/Down buttons.2. Press the ENTER soft key and scroll to RADIO MMSI ENTRY with the Up/Down soft keys or the channel Up/ Down buttons.3. Press the ENTER soft key. The blinking cursor will appear at the rst digit under RADIO MMSI ENTRY.4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Channel Up/Down buttons to scroll through the number list to the rst digit of your number.5. Press the ENTER soft key to select the digit and the blinking cursor will move to the next digit of the number.6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all nine (9) digits of your MMSI number are entered.7. Check that you have entered the number correctly. The radio will ask you to re-enter your number to conrm.8. Press ENTER soft key to save the MMSI number and the radio will return to the DSC SETUP MENU. NOTE After the MMSI number has been entered, the RADIO MMSI ENTRY menu option will move to the bottom of the DSC SETUP MENU. This is done because the MMSI entry is entered only once.If You Incorrectly Enter Your MMSI Number YOU CAN DO THIS ONLY ONCE! You will have to contact Cobra® Electronics (see product service on page 66 for details) for reset before you can enter a new MMSI number into the radio.Because the MMSI number is so important to DSC operation, this limitation is imposed on all DSC capable radios to prevent constant changes and the potential introduction of errors in the process.EXIT ENTERDSC SETUP MENURADIO MMSI ENTRYRADIO ATIS ENTRYINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYGROUP MMSIPOSITION REPLYAUTO CHANNEL SWITCHEMERGDEMO PROG OKATTENTION!DSC IS NOTAVAILABLE.PLEASE ENTERMMSI NUMBEREXIT ENTERRADIO MMSI ENTRYMMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _EXIT ENTERRADIO MMSI ENTRYMMSI 123456789EXIT ENTERRADIO MMSI ENTRYRE-ENTER MMSI NUMBERMMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _EXIT ENTERRADIO MMSI ENTRYCONFIRM ENTRYMMSI 123456789EXITRADIO MMSIMMSI 123456789MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 54-55 4/3/17 5:03 PM
57Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®56 EnglishOperating Your Radio Operating Your RadioDigital Select Calling (DSC) SetupDigital Select Calling (DSC) Setup If You Transfer Your Radio To A Different Vessel Contact the MMSI issuing agency from which you obtained your number and change the information associated with your number to correspond to vessel in which it will be mounted.To View Your MMSI Number At Any Time:1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to RADIO MMSI ENTRY with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons.2. Press the ENTER button and the already entered number will be displayed.3. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU. Individual Directory DSC calling allows you to call another vessel or station directly if you know its MMSI number. Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to store up to twenty (20) names and their associated MMSI numbers for quick access. To Enter Or Edit Names And MMSI Numbers In The Directory:1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU and scroll to INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons.2. Select the ADD option in the menu. Press the ENTER soft key to ADD a new Name and MMSI number.3. The cursor will begin to blink at the rst character under ADD NAME.4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the character list.5. Press the ENTER soft key to select a character. This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter additional characters — up to a maximum of eleven (11) — for the name.7. After entering the name, press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the rst character under MMSI.8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the nine (9) digit MMSI is entered.9. Press the ENTER soft key to save the entry.10. Press ADD to enter another name/MMSI number entry, or highlight the entry just entered and press the ENTER soft key to edit or delete the current entry, or press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU.Group MMSI NumberNautical organizations such as yacht clubs and the organizers of events such as regattas can establish Group MMSIs. These allow a message to be sent automatically to all members of the group without having to call each one individually.Each member of the group must enter the group MMSI number in his radio in order to receive group messages.To Enter A Group MMSI Number:1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU and scroll to GROUP MMSI with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons.2. Select he ADD option in the menu. Press the ENTER soft key to ADD a new Name and MMSI number.3. The cursor will begin to blink at the rst character under ADD NAME.4. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the character list.5. Press the ENTER soft key to select a character. This will also move the blinking cursor to the next character.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter additional characters — up to a maximum of eleven (11) — for the name.7. After entering the name, press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the second character under MMSI (the rst digit of a Group MMSI number always starts with a 0).8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the nine (9) digit MMSI is entered.9. Press the ENTER button to save the entry.10. Select ADD to enter another name/MMSI number entry, or highlight the entry just entered and press the ENTER soft key to edit or delete the current entry, or press the EXIT soft key to return to the DSC SETUP MENU. NOTE The group MMSI is established by modifying the MMSI assigned to one (1) of the group members. The last digit of that member’s MMSI number is dropped and a zero (0) is inserted at the beginning. For example, member MMSI number 366123456 becomes group MMSI number 036612345. Group MMSIs can be entered and changed any number of times without the need to have your radio resetEXITRADIO MMSIMMSI 123456789EXIT ENTERDSC SETUP MENURADIO MMSI ENTRYINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYGROUP MMSIPOSITION REPLYAUTO CHANNEL SWITCHINDIVIDUAL CALL REPLYEXIT ENTERINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYADDEXIT ENTERINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYADD NAME_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _MMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _EXIT ENTERINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYADD NAMEFRIENDS BOATMMSI 123456789EXIT ENTERINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYFRIENDS BOATADD NAMEEXIT ENTERDSC SETUP MENURADIO MMSI ENTRYINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYGROUP MMSIPOSITION REPLYAUTO CHANNEL SWITCHINDIVIDUAL CALL REPLYEXIT ENTERGROUP MMSI DIRECTORYADDGROUP MMSIEXIT ENTERGROUP MMSI DIRECTORYADD NAME_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _MMSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _EXIT ENTERGROUP MMSI DIRECTORYADD NAMEBOAT GROUPMMSI 036612345EXIT ENTERGROUP MMSI DIRECTORYBOAT GROUPADDMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 56-57 4/3/17 5:03 PM
59Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®58 EnglishOperating Your Radio Operating Your RadioPosition Request Reply TypeThe ability to send your position to another station is an added feature of DSC radios that have GPS. It is handy for rendezvous and rescue situations.Your CobraMarine VHF radio allows you to choose whether to have the radio automatically respond to all Position Requests it receives or to alert you to a Position Request and allow you to choose whether to respond or not — manual reply.To Set The Position Request Reply Type:1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to POSITION REPLY with the Up/Down soft keys or the UP/Down channel buttons.2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current highlighted setting — AUTO or MANUAL.3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting.4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU.Auto Channel SwitchThis setting allows your radio to automatically switch to the requested channel when receiving an Individual Call. In some cases, automatically switching channels may not be wanted, especially if the radio is being used for Bridge to Bridge communications in a busy port or waterway.To Set The Automatic Channel Switch On or Off:1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH (Automatic Channel Switch) with the Up/ Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons.2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current highlighted setting — ON or OFF.3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting.4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU.Individual Call ReplyThe Individual Call Reply feature is used when receiving Individual DSC calls. When receiving a Individual DSC Call, you may not want the radio to reply to the call automatically. This setting allows you to disable the automatic reply. Digital Select Calling (DSC) SetupDigital Select Calling (DSC) Setup To Set The Individual Reply Auto or Manual:1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to INDIVIDUAL CALL REPLY with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons.2. Press the ENTER soft key and observe the current selected setting — AUTO or MANUAL.3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to select the desired setting.4. Press the ENTER soft key to select the setting and return to the DSC SETUP MENU.Manual Position Entry The Manual position entry feature allow you to enter the time (UTC time), Latitude and Longitude. To Enter the Time, Latitude, and Longitude: 1. Enter the DSC SETUP MENU menu and scroll to MANUAL ENTRY with the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons. 2. The cursor will begin to blink at the rst number of the UTC time entry.3. Use the Up/Down soft keys or the Up/Down channel buttons to scroll through the number list.4. Press the ENTER soft key to select a number. This will also move the blinking cursor to the next number under UTC Time.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter additional numbers.6. After entering the UTC time, press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the rst number under LAT (Latitude).7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the seven (7) digit of the LAT is entered.8. After entering the LAT (Latitude), press the ENTER soft key to move the blinking cursor to the rst number under LON (Longitude).9. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the eight (8) digit of the LON is entered.10. Press the ENTER button to save the entry and the radio will return to the DSC SETUP MENU.MENU EXIT: You can exit the menu at any time by pressing the EXIT soft key on any screen. This method will exit to the next highest menu. Repeated presses of the EXIT soft key will return the radio to the radio standby mode. EXIT ENTERDSC SETUP MENURADIO MMSI ENTRYINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYGROUP MMSIPOSITION REPLYAUTO CHANNEL SWITCHINDIVIDUAL CALL REPLYEXIT ENTERPOSITION REPLYAUTOMANUALEXIT ENTERDSC SETUP MENURADIO MMSI ENTRYINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYGROUP MMSIPOSITION REPLYAUTO CHANNEL SWITCHINDIVIDUAL CALL REPLYEXIT ENTERAUTO CHANNEL SWITCHONOFFEXIT ENTERDSC SETUP MENURADIO MMSI ENTRYINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYGROUP MMSIPOSITION REPLYAUTO CHANNEL SWITCHINDIVIDUAL CALL REPLYINDIVIDUAL CALL REPLYAUTOMANUALEXIT ENTERBACKNAVIGATIONBRG T 131°SOGKTS 8.8DISTNM 0.01MOB 0101:27 PM03/07SCALE:0.5NMNESWMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 58-59 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance61Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Emergency Messages and Distress ProcedureRadiotelephone 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. Calls can be made — for a fee — 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.NOTICE You 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.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio Protocols60 EnglishRadiotelephone CallsEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure •The ability to summon assistance 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 search and rescue efforts. Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity, Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched.In any event, communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difculties and before your situation becomes an emergency. Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help. Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message. Make sure you transmit on high power. If you 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.MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 60-61 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction63Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsEmergency Messages and Distress ProcedureMarine Emergency SignalsThe three (3) spoken international emergency signals are:The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn.)The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or important weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-ee-tay.)When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate signal is to be spoken three (3) times prior to the message.If You Hear a Distress CallYou must give any message beginning with one (1) of these signals priority over any other messages. ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for the duration of the 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 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.MAYDAYPANSECURITE62 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsEmergency Messages and Distress ProcedureMarine 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,” or “SECURITE — SECURITE — SECURITE.”)4. Say: “THIS IS [your vessel name or call sign],” repeated three (3) times.5. Say: “MAYDAY (or “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. Briey 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 Guard can nd you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on.MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 62-63 4/3/17 5:03 PM
65Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®For ExampleWarranty and Trademark Acknowledgement “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [or “IL 1234 AB” “Mayday Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)” “Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 miles” “Struck submerged object and ooding — need pump and tow” “Four (4) adults, three (3) children aboard — no one injured” “Estimate we will remain aoat 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.64 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsEmergency Messages and Distress ProcedureLimited 3-Year Warranty •For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine VHF 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 rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the rst 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 rst 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 specic 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 tness 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®, MicroBlue®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Rewind-Say-Again® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cobra Electronics Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionWarrantyIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMarine Distress Procedure – DSC •Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated system that will allow you to press the Distress button from any routine to make a distress call. When the distress button is pressed, all other channels go to Standby mode and allow the digitally encoded “pre-programmed” message to take precedence. Important information such as your MMSI number, position and name will be transmitted on Channel 16. The distress alarm will sound for two (2) minutes or until the alarm is cleared. The DSC system allows you to choose a “pre-programmed” distress call such as: “Man Overboard, Sinking, Collision.” There are many pre-programmed choices to choose from. If a GPS is connected to your radio, your coordinates will also be sent to the Coast Guard as well as to other vessels that are within range of the transmission. DSC calling also allows the user to initiate and receive distress, urgent, safety, routine, position request, position send and group calls between vessels equipped with DSC capable radios.WARNING This radio will generate a digital maritime distress and safety signal to help facilitate search and rescue. This radio must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF station with a distress and safety watch system. The range of the signal may vary.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 64-65 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction67Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® SpecicationsCobra rst! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra rst 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.SpecicationsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance66 EnglishProduct ServiceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionCustomer ServiceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceGeneralNumber of Channels All U.S., Canadian, International and NOAA Weather ChannelsChannel Spacing 25 kHzModulation 5 kHz Max.Input Voltage 7.4 VDCBattery Life: 5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Standby LiON: 10 hours @ 6 watts Current Drain: Standby Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) 45 mA 200 mA 1.8 A @ High Power, 700 mA @ Low PowerTemperature Range -20˚C to 40˚CRadio Dimensions 5.71” H X 2.83” W X 1.87” D (131mm X 72mm X 47mm) not including antennaRadio Weight 0 lbs, 11.6 oz. (329 g) with LiON batteryReceiverFrequency Range 156.050 to 163.275 MHzReceiver Type Double Conversion Super-HeterodyneSensitivity: 12 dB Sinad -120 dBmAdjacent Channel Selectivity -60 dBIntermodulation and Rejection -70 dBAF Output 250 mW @ 8 OhmsTransmitterFrequency Range (Tx): 156.025 to 157.425 MHzRF Output Power 1, 3 or 6 Watts Max (5 Watts rated)Spurious Emissions -60 dBMicrophone Type CondenserFrequency Stability ±5 ppmFM Hum and Noise 40 dBGPSReceiver 56 channelsHot: Nominal: < 1 second, Limit: +/- 5 seconds Warm Nominal: < 33 second, Limit: +/- 5 seconds Cold: Nominal: < 35 second, Limit: +/- 10 seconds Update Rate: Up to 5 HzAntenna Type Internal patch antennaGPS receiver rst lock sensitivity Nominal: -148dBmGPS receiver tracking sensitivity Nominal: -165dBmDifferential System Compatibility WAAS (United States), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan)NMEA Info: Output Specication NMEA 0183- ASCII serial output Electrical Standard EIA-422 NMEA Sentences GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, ZDABluetooth®Classication Class 2Version 4.1Range 10 MetersMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 66-67 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction69Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VHF MarineChannel AssignmentsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendix68 EnglishVHF MarineChannel AssignmentsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionVHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixAsignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima •Existen tres (3) juegos de canales VHF para uso marítimo en los EE.UU., Canadá y el resto del mundo (internacional). La mayoría de los canales coinciden en los tres (3) mapas, pero sin duda existen diferencias (consulte las tablas en las páginas siguientes). El radio incorpora los tres (3) mapas y funcionará correctamente en cualquiera de las tres áreas. A continuación se ofrece un breve resumen de los tipos de asignación de canal en el canal EE.UU mapa. Vea las páginas del mapa de canales deatiled para asignaciones de cada canal.Auxilio, seguridad y llamadasCanal 16 Para ser oídos por otra estación (llamadas) o en casos de emergencia (auxilio y seguridad).Llamadas Canal 9 Llamadas de carácter general (excepto casos de emergencia) para embarcaciones no comerciales. Se le pide encarecidamente a la tripulación de las embarcaciones recreativas usar este canal para reducir la congestión del canal 16.Seguridad entre embarcacionesCanal 6 Para mensajes de seguridad entre embarcaciones y para mensajes de búsqueda y rescate enviados a barcos y aviones de la guardia costera.Enlace con la guardia costeraPara hablar con las guardias costeras estadounidenses y canadienses (excepto casos de emergencia) tras haber establecido contacto por el canal 16. No comercialesCanales activos para pequeñas embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con necesidades de las embarcaciones, como por ejemplo, informes de pesca, atraques y agrupamientos. Use el canal 72 solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones.ComercialesCanales activos para embarcaciones activas solamente. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con la actividad comercial o las necesidades de la embarcación. Use los canales 8, 67, 72 y 88A solamente para mensajes entre embarcaciones. 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 are denite differences (see table on the following pages). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose. The following is a brief outline of the channel assignment types in the U.S.A. Channel Map. See the deatiled channel map pages for assignments of each channel.Distress, Safety, and CallingChannel 16 Getting 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 are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16Intership SafetyChannel 6 Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft.Coast Guard LiaisonTo talk to the Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard (non-emergency) after making contact on Channel 16.Non-CommercialWorking channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs of the vessel, such as shing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.CommercialWorking 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) Asignaciones de canales (Español)MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 68-69 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction71Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments70 EnglishVHF MarineChannel AssignmentsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixSea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC)Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84 Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area (see seatow.com/arc). Conduct a radio check as you normally would. Upon releasing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting you hear how you sound.Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations.Port OperationsUsed 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 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 and drawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.Maritime ControlFor talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments. Messages must be about regulation and control, boating activities, or assistance.Digital Selective CallingChannel 70 This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel. Control de radio automatizado remolque del mar (CAR)Canales 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84 Sintonice su radio en el canal adecuado para su área (ver seatow.com/arc). Llevar a cabo una comprobación de la radio como lo haría normalmente. Al soltar el micrófono el sistema se volverá a reproducir la transmisión que le permite escuchar cómo suena.Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo)Para llamadas a operadores marítimos en estaciones costeras públicas. Usted puede realizar y recibir llamadas telefónicas a través de estas estaciones.Operaciones portuariasUsados para dirigir el movimiento de las embarcaciones dentro de áreas portuarias, esclusas o canales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con maniobras operacionales, movimientos y seguridad de las embarcaciones. NavegaciónEstos canales están disponibles para todas las embarcaciones. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con la navegación, incluidas las maniobras para pasar o alcanzar otras embarcaciones. Éstos también son los principales canales activos para la mayoría de las esclusas y puentes levadizos. Usted deberá transmitir mensajes cortos y mantener la potencia de salida en un vatio como máximo.Control marítimoPara comunicarse con embarcaciones y estaciones costeras operadas por entidades gubernamentales locales o estatales. Los mensajes deberán estar relacionados con regulación y control, asistencia o actividades de navegación.Llamadas selectivas digitalesCanal 70 Este canal está reservado para solicitudes de auxilio, seguridad y llamadas de carácter general que usen solamente técnicas de llamadas selectivas digitales. Las comunicaciones verbales están prohibidas; el radio no puede transmitir mensajes de voz por este canal.Channel Assignments (English) Asignaciones de canales (Español)MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 70-71 4/3/17 5:03 PM
73Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments72 EnglishVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendix 01 • • 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 01A • 156.050 156.050 Port Operations and Commercial, Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS in selected areas VTS en áreas selectas 02 • • 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 03 • • 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 03A • • 156.150 156.150 Coast Guard Only guardia costera solamente 04 • 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones 04A • 156.200 156.200 West Coast (Coast Guard Only); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) Costa oriental (pesca comercial) 05 • 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones 05A • • 156.250 156.250 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas 06 • • • 156.300 156.300 Intership Safety Seguridad entre embarcaciones 07 • 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias,movimiento de embarcaciones 07A • • 156.350 156.350 Commercial Comerciales 08 • • • 156.400 156.400 Commercial (Intership Only) Comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente) 09 • • • 156.450 156.450 Boater Calling Channel, Canal de llamada de la tripulación, Non-Commercial (Recreational) no comercial (recreativo) 10 • • • 156.500 156.500 Commercial Comerciales 11 • • • 156.550 156.550 Commercial, VTS in selected areas Comercial; VTS en áreas selectas 12 • • • 156.600 156.600 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas 13 • • • 156.650 156.650 1 watt USA Intership 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)Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower Limits Límites de potenciaFrequency FrecuenciaUSA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción1 vatio EE.UU. Seguridad marítima entre embarcaciones (de puente de mando a puente de mando). En aguas estadounidenses, las grandes embarcaciones se mantienen vigilantes con sus radios sintonizados en este canalMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 72-73 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction75Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments74 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments 14 • • • 156.700 156.700 Port Operations, VTS in selected areas Operaciones portuarias; VTS en áreas selectas 15 • Rx Only 156.750 Environmental (Receive Only). Medioambiental (recepción solamente). Usado por radiobalizas de localización de siniestros (EPIRB) clase C 15 • • 156.750 156.750 1 watt CAN Canada (EPIRB Buoys Only); International Canadá (boyas de EPIRB solamente); (On-Board Communication) Internacional (comunicación de a bordo) 16 • • • 156.800 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling Llamadas, seguridad y solicitud de auxilio internacional 17 • • • 156.850 156.850 1 watt CAN State Controlled (U.S.A. Only) Controlado a nivel estatal (EE.UU. solamente) 18 • 156.900 161.500 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 18A • • 156.900 156.900 Commercial Comerciales 19 • 156.950 161.550 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 19A • • 156.950 156.950 Commercial Comerciales 1019 • 156.950 156.950 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 2019 • 161.550 161.550 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 20 • • • 157.000 161.600 1 watt CAN Canada (Coast Guard Only); International Canadá (guardia costera solamente); (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Internacional (operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones) 20A • 157.000 157.000 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 1020 • 157.000 157.000 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 2020 • 161.500 161.500 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 21 • 157.050 161.650 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 21A • • 157.050 157.050 U.S. (Government Only); EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); Canada (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) 21B • RX only 161.650 Coast Guard Only – Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones Meteorológicas 22 • 157.100 161.700 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 22A • • 157.100 157.100 U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Enlace entre las guardias costeras estadounidenses Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that y canadienses, y difusión de información sobre are announced on Channel 16 seguridad marítima anunciada por el canal 16 23 • • 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español)Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalFrequency FrecuenciaUSA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción1 vatio Canadá 1 vatio Canadá1 vatio CanadáMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 74-75 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction77Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments76 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments 23A • 157.150 157.150 Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas 23B • Rx Only 161.750 Coast Guard Only – Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones Meteorológicas 24 • • • 157.200 161.800 Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio) 25 • • • 157.250 161.850 Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio) 25B • RX only 161.850 Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB) service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS Canadá 26 • • • 157.300 161.900 Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio) 27 • • • 157.350 161.950 Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio) 28 • • • 157.400 162.000 Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) RMCAR (Chequeo Automatizado de la Radio) 28B • RX only 162.000 Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Seguridad: Transmisión Marítima Continua (CMB) service by MCTS Canada servicio por MCTS Canadá 60 • • 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 61 • 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 61A • 156.075 156.075 Canada (Coast Guard Only); West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) 62 • 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 62A • 156.125 156.125 West Coast (Coast Guard Only); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) Costa oriental (pesca comercial) 63 • 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 63A • • 156.175 156.175 Port Operations and Commercial, Operaciones portuarias y comerciales; VTS en VTS in selected areas, Canada Tow Boats-BCC áreas selectas, Barcos-BCC de la remolque de Canadá 64 • • 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 64A • 156.225 156.225 U.S. (Government Only); EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales Canada (Commercial Fishing) solamente); Canadá (pesca comercial) 65 • 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 65A • • 156.275 156.275 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español)Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower Limits Límites de potenciaFrequency FrecuenciaUSA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. RecepciónCanadá (guardia costera solamente); Costa occidental (guardia costera solamente); Costa oriental (pesca comercial) MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 76-77 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction79Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments78 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments 66 • 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operations, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 66A • • 156.325 156.325 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 67 • • • 156.375 156.375 68 • • • 156.425 156.425 Non-Commercial (Recreational) No comercial (recreativo) 69 • • • 156.475 156.475 U.S. (Non-Commercial, Recreational); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) 70 • • • RX only 156.525 Digital Selective Calling Llamadas selectivas digitales (Voice communications not allowed) (las comunicaciones verbales están prohibidas) 71 • • • 156.575 156.575 1 watt USA 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) 72 • • • 156.625 156.625 Non-Commercial (Intership Only) No comercial (entre embarcaciones solamente) 73 • • • 156.675 156.675 U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pesca Fishing Only); International (Intership, comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones Port Operations, Ship Movement) entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones) 74 • • • 156.725 156.725 U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial EE.UU. (operaciones portuarias); Canadá (pesca Fishing Only); International (Intership, comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones Port Operations, Ship Movement) entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones) 75 • • • 156.775 156.775 1 watt Port Operations (Intership Only) Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente) 76 • • • 156.825 156.825 1 watt Port Operations (Intership Only) Operaciones portuarias (entre embarcaciones solamente) 77 • • • 156.875 156.875 1 watt USA 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 de embarcaciones.Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español)Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower Limits Límites de potenciaFrequency FrecuenciaUSA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. Recepción U.S. (Commercial). Used for bridge-to-bridge communications in lower Mississippi River (Intership Only); Canada (Commercial Fishing), S&REE.UU. (comercial). Usado para comunicaciones de puente de mando a puente de mando en la parte baja del Río Misisipí (entre embarcaciones solamente); Canadá (pesca comercial) (transmisión y recepción)EE.UU. (no comercial, recreativo); Canadá (pesca comercial solamente); Internacional (comunicaciones entre embarcaciones, operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones)MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 78-79 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction81Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments80 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments 78 • 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 78A • • 156.925 156.925 Non-Commercial (Recreational) No comercial (recreativo) 1078 • 156.925 156.925 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 2078 • 161.525 161.525 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 79 • 156.975 161.575 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 79A • • 156.975 156.975 Commercial (Also Non-Commercial Comercial (en los Grandes only in Great Lakes) Lagos también no comercial) 1079 • 156.975 156.975 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 2079 • 161.575 161.575 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 80 • 157.025 161.625 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 80A • • 157.025 157.025 Commercial (Also Non-Commercial Comercial (en los Grandes only in Great Lakes) Lagos también no comercial) 81 • 157.075 161.675 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 81A • • 157.075 157.075 U.S. (Government Only; Environmental EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente; Protection Operations) operaciones de protección medioambiental) 82 • 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo), Port Operation, Ship Movement operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 82A • • 157.125 157.125 U.S. (Government Only); Canada EE.UU. (entidades gubernamentales solamente); (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) 83 • 157.175 161.775 Port Operations, Ship Movement Operaciones portuarias, movimiento de embarcaciones 83A • • 157.175 157.175 (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) (Coast Guard Only) Canadá (guardia costera solamente) 83B • RX only 161.775 Coast Guard Only – Weather Broadcasts Solamente Guardacostas – Transmisiones Meteorológicas 84 • • • 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 85 • • • 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 86 • • • 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 87 • • • 157.375 157.375 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Correspondencia pública (operador marítimo) 88 • • • 157.425 157.425 U.S. (Commercial). EE.UU. (comercial). Port Operations and VTS (International & Canada). Operaciones Portuarias y VTS (Internacional y Canadá). 88A • 157.425 157.425 Commercial Intership only Comercial entre embarcaciones solamenteChannel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español)Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower Limits Límites de potenciaFrequency FrecuenciaUSA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. RecepciónMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 80-81 4/3/17 5:03 PM
83Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®82 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel Assignments 1001 • 156.050 156.050 Port Operations / Vessel Trafc Service Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones 1005 • 156.250 156.250 Port Operations / Vessel Trafc Service Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones 1007 • 156.350 156.350 Commercial Comercial 1018 • 156.900 156.900 Commercial Comercial 1019 • 156.950 156.950 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 1020 • 157.000 157.000 Port Operations Operaciones portuarias 1021 • 157.050 157.050 Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas 1022 • 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas 1023 • 157.150 157.150 Coast Guard Only Solamente Guardacostas 1063 • 156.175 156.175 Port Operations / Vessel Trafc Service Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones 1065 • 156.275 156.275 Port Operations / Vessel Trafc Service Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones 1066 • 156.325 156.325 Port Operations / Vessel Trafc Service Operaciones portuarias / Servicio de Tránsito de Embarcaciones 1078 • 156.925 156.925 Commercial/Non-Commercial Comercial / No Comercial 1079 • 156.975 156.975 Commercial/Non-Commercial Comercial / No Comercial 1080 • 157.025 157.025 Commercial/Non-Commercial Comercial / No Comercial 1081 • 157.075 157.075 Commercial/Environmental Comercial/ Medioambiental 1082 • 157.125 157.125 Commercial/U.S. (Government Only) Comercial/ EE.UU. entidades gubernamentales solamente 1083 • 157.175 157.175 Commercial/ Coast Guard Only Comercial/ Solamente GuardacostasChannel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español)Channel MapMapa de canalesChannel NumberNúmero de canalPower Limits Límites de potenciaFrequency FrecuenciaUSA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. nternac Canadá Transm. RecepciónMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 82-83 4/3/17 5:03 PM
Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction85Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceWeather Channel AssignmentsWeather Channel Assignments Asignaciones de canales meteorológicos •RX Frequency MHz Frecuencia de recepción (MHz)Channel NumberNúmero de canal 1 162.550 NOAA 2 162.400 NOAA 3 162.475 NOAA 4 162.425 NOAA 5 162.450 NOAA 6 162.500 NOAA 7 162.525 NOAA 8 161.650 Canada 9 161.775 Canada 10 163.275 NOAAWeather Channel Weather Channel84 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionNOTE Many of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit and receive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation. Some other plain-numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation. Your radio automatically adjusts to these conditions. This radio also includes new four digit channels to be complient with the latest and future regulations.NOTE All channels are preprogrammed at the factory according to international regulations 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 changed between simplex and duplex. NOTA Muchos de los canales de números simples, como 01, 02 y 03, transmiten y reciben en diferentes frecuencias. A esto se le llama operación dúplex. El resto 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 llama operación simple (simplex). Su radio se ajusta automáticamente a estas condiciones. Cuando esté en operación simple, el icono A aparecerá en la pantalla de cristal líquido (vea la ilustración de la página A3). Esta radio también incluye nuevos canales de cuatro dígitos para cumplir con las regulaciones más recientes y futuras.NOTA Todos los canales vienen programados previamente de fábrica conforme a 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 pueden cambiarse los modos de operación entre simple y dúplex.VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English)Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAsignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima (Español)Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAppendixVHF Marine Channel AssignmentsWeatherChannels Wx 1 Thru 10 Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these channels.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTE * These 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.MeteorologíaCanales Wx 1 a 10 Canales de recepción únicamente para difusión de información meteorológica NOAA y canadiense. Usted no puede transmitir por estos canales. NOTA * El uso de estos canales está dedicado a las aplicaciones que aparecen en la lista, en ciertas partes del país o para ciertos tipos de usuario solamente. Consulte las normas de la FCC o a un operador de radio con experiencia antes de usarlos.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 84-85 4/3/17 5:03 PM
87Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOptional AccessoriesAccessories Belt Clip Replacement Belt Clip P/N CM 240-003 AC Charger Replacement AC Charger P/N CM 120-007 DC Charger Replacement DC Charger P/N CM 130-005 Drop-In Battery Charger Replacement Drop-In Charger P/N CM 110-032 NMEA Pouput Cable P/N CM 140-003Belt ClipAC ChargerDC ChargerDrop-In Battery Charger86 EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionAccessories •Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use of the radio. Some are listed below: Alkaline Battery Tray A special alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-035) is available as an optional accessory to have as an emergency backup. By using ve (5) high-quality AA alkaline batteries, you can have a spare battery backup source for your radio. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance NOTE Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable. Lapel Speaker/Microphone A speaker/microphone that attaches to your lapel. Part number CM 330-001. This unique accessory allows you to wear the radio on your belt while still being able to communicate with other vessels. A small Push to Talk (PTT) button on the lapel speaker/microphone allows you to answer any incoming call. LiON Battery LiON replacement battery (P/N CM 110-034). Antenna Replacement Antenna P/N CM 300-002.Lapel Speaker/MicrophoneAlkaline Battery TrayLiON Battery PackAntennaOptional AccessoriesIntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAccessoriesNMEA Output CableMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 86-87 4/3/17 5:03 PM
IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceAccessoriesWorld City Time ZonesWorld City Time Zones •In order to set correct local time as compared to different World City Time Zones, enter the hour “offset” as listed below. The correct local time appears on the VHF for Cities all over the world. See page 43 for setup information. Longitudinal Zone Offset City E172.50 to W172.50 -12 IDLW (International Date Line West) W172.50 to W157.50 -11 Nome W157.50 to W142.50 -10 Honolulu W142.50 to W127.50 -9 Yukon STD W127.50 to W112.50 -8 Los Angeles STD W112.50 to W097.50 -7 Denver STD W097.50 to W082.50 -6 Chicago STD W082.50 to W067.50 -5 New York STD W067.50 to W052.50 -4 Caracas W052.50 to W037.50 -3 Rio de Janeiro W037.50 to W022.50 -2 Fernando de Noronha W022.50 to W007.50 -1 Azores Islands W007.50 to E007.50 GMT +0 London E007.50 to E022.50 +1 Rome E022.50 to E037.50 +2 Cairo E037.50 to E052.50 +3 Moscow E052.50 to E067.50 +4 Abu Dhabi E067.50 to E082.50 +5 Maldives E082.50 to E097.50 +6 Dhuburi E097.50 to E112.50 +7 Bangkok E112.50 to E127.50 +8 Hong Kong E127.50 to E142.50 +9 Tokyo E142.50 to E157.50 +10 Sydney E157.50 to E172.50 +11 Solomon Islands E172.50 to W172.50 +12 Auckland88 EnglishMRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 88 4/3/17 5:03 PM

Navigation menu