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... 773-622-2269 (fax). Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. Technical Assistance English only. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). Printed in China Part No. 480-344-P Owner's Manual VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH425LI VP Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Our Thanks to weather emergencies with this...
... 773-622-2269 (fax). Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. Technical Assistance English only. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). Printed in China Part No. 480-344-P Owner's Manual VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH425LI VP Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Introduction Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Our Thanks to weather emergencies with this...
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...Instant access to all National Weather Channels, 24 hours a day. A3 English Exclusive dual VHF (Very High Frequency) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) bands allow you with 5 watts of power on land or water. Power Settings Selectable power settings produce 1, 3 or 5* watts of ... Talk Button Channel Down Button Backlight/ Key Lock Button Power Level/Weather Button Band (VHF/GMRS) Button Tri-Watch Button Speaker Radio Controls and Indicators External Speaker/ Microphone Cover ON/OFF/Volume Control Belt Clip Engagement Squelch Control Wrist Strap Connector Battery Battery Clip...
...Instant access to all National Weather Channels, 24 hours a day. A3 English Exclusive dual VHF (Very High Frequency) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) bands allow you with 5 watts of power on land or water. Power Settings Selectable power settings produce 1, 3 or 5* watts of ... Talk Button Channel Down Button Backlight/ Key Lock Button Power Level/Weather Button Band (VHF/GMRS) Button Tri-Watch Button Speaker Radio Controls and Indicators External Speaker/ Microphone Cover ON/OFF/Volume Control Belt Clip Engagement Squelch Control Wrist Strap Connector Battery Battery Clip...
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... or horizontal mounting. Patented VibrAlert® Call Tones (Selectable) Provides a silent alert for noisy or all function or boat. A4 English Cobra Exclusive Rewind-Say-Again™ Roger Beep Tone (Selectable) A dedicated button allows user to replay Confirmation tone indicates the up to priority Channel...call tones. Instant Channel 16/9 Provides instant access to the last 20 seconds of batteries at home, in a car or in the radio, Shows the strength of incoming or at home, car Allows high visibility of unlimited VHF and GMRS memory channels. 120V/12V Charger Included...
... or horizontal mounting. Patented VibrAlert® Call Tones (Selectable) Provides a silent alert for noisy or all function or boat. A4 English Cobra Exclusive Rewind-Say-Again™ Roger Beep Tone (Selectable) A dedicated button allows user to replay Confirmation tone indicates the up to priority Channel...call tones. Instant Channel 16/9 Provides instant access to the last 20 seconds of batteries at home, in a car or in the radio, Shows the strength of incoming or at home, car Allows high visibility of unlimited VHF and GMRS memory channels. 120V/12V Charger Included...
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... Features A3 Important Safety Information 2 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Recommendations for Marine Communication 5 VHF Marine FCC Licensing Information 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 8 VHF Marine Voice Calling 10 VHF ... Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 18 GMRS Radio Protocols GMRS Communication 28 GMRS FCC Licensing 28 GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and ... Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip 34 Batteries and Charger 35 Operating Your Radio Getting Started 39 Setup Mode Programming 44 Standby/Receive and Transmit 57 Advanced Operation...
... Features A3 Important Safety Information 2 VHF Marine Radio Protocols Recommendations for Marine Communication 5 VHF Marine FCC Licensing Information 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures 8 VHF Marine Voice Calling 10 VHF ... Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure 13 VHF Marine Channel Assignments 18 GMRS Radio Protocols GMRS Communication 28 GMRS FCC Licensing 28 GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and ... Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip 34 Batteries and Charger 35 Operating Your Radio Getting Started 39 Setup Mode Programming 44 Standby/Receive and Transmit 57 Advanced Operation...
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...more than 50% of the time the radio is designed for, and classified as evaluation of those levels for human exposure: I American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for use only Cobra authorized accessories. NEVER connect the transceiver directly ...general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements To make you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for Safety Levels with proper procedures to a Cobra® 3 This radio is transmitting. I American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for ...
...more than 50% of the time the radio is designed for, and classified as evaluation of those levels for human exposure: I American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for use only Cobra authorized accessories. NEVER connect the transceiver directly ...general precautions and warnings. Warning and Notice Statements To make you operate the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for Safety Levels with proper procedures to a Cobra® 3 This radio is transmitting. I American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for ...
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... They generally cannot communicate with up to locate. Have any internal parts yourself. I Use only the Cobra charger to use. KEEP your vessel. This radio is not sufficient for your radio at temperatures below -4˚F (-20˚C) or above 140˚F (60˚C). Batteries may have... for model availability.) If traveling far offshore, you . If the 5 watt maximum output of output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your radio is supplied with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules and make a distress call on board where cellular coverage is available - to...
... They generally cannot communicate with up to locate. Have any internal parts yourself. I Use only the Cobra charger to use. KEEP your vessel. This radio is not sufficient for your radio at temperatures below -4˚F (-20˚C) or above 140˚F (60˚C). Batteries may have... for model availability.) If traveling far offshore, you . If the 5 watt maximum output of output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your radio is supplied with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules and make a distress call on board where cellular coverage is available - to...
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...: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of ...radiotelephone, carrying a marine satellite terminal must accept any vessel traveling in Canadian waters. It features instant access to carry a marine radio on all currently allocated marine channels and is not required to U.S.A., International or Canadian regulations. Licensed users will be entering the ...
...: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 80 of the FCC Rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of ...radiotelephone, carrying a marine satellite terminal must accept any vessel traveling in Canadian waters. It features instant access to carry a marine radio on all currently allocated marine channels and is not required to U.S.A., International or Canadian regulations. Licensed users will be entering the ...
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... at a time. I False distress or emergency messages. Remember, the lower wattage outputs will conserve your battery and minimize interference to a Cobra® 9 Calling Other Vessels Call other users. If for more than 30 seconds at least 15 minutes before calling again. Limits on Channel... station) on land. You have the ability to go up to 5 watts of the message. 8 English VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit: I Messages containing obscene, indecent or profane language. Calling Coast Stations Call a coast...
... at a time. I False distress or emergency messages. Remember, the lower wattage outputs will conserve your battery and minimize interference to a Cobra® 9 Calling Other Vessels Call other users. If for more than 30 seconds at least 15 minutes before calling again. Limits on Channel... station) on land. You have the ability to go up to 5 watts of the message. 8 English VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Protocols Prohibited Communications You MUST NOT transmit: I Messages containing obscene, indecent or profane language. Calling Coast Stations Call a coast...
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.... You are finished and do not expect a reply. 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 11 Boaters are still asked to "keep watch" on Channel 16 whenever the radio is turned on Channel 16. Say "name or station being used for establishing initial contact with ...IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols I Once contact is Corsair. "Over" means you must sign off to one (1) side. VHF Marine Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Voice Calling • You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by recreational vessels for general-purpose calling. ...
.... You are finished and do not expect a reply. 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 11 Boaters are still asked to "keep watch" on Channel 16 whenever the radio is turned on Channel 16. Say "name or station being used for establishing initial contact with ...IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols I Once contact is Corsair. "Over" means you must sign off to one (1) side. VHF Marine Voice Calling VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Voice Calling • You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by recreational vessels for general-purpose calling. ...
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...information during a radiotelephone call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow. 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 13 The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls, and coordinates all search and rescue efforts. In any number on the... telephone network by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are being broadcast and can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your radio and telephones on land, sea and in an emergency is on a regular telephone. If you ...
...information during a radiotelephone call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow. 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 13 The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls, and coordinates all search and rescue efforts. In any number on the... telephone network by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are being broadcast and can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your radio and telephones on land, sea and in an emergency is on a regular telephone. If you ...
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... PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in a position to relay the message. 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 15 ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for others who may be spoken three (3) times prior to the message. If it is... threatened by your radio. Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. VHF ...
... PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in a position to relay the message. 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 15 ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16 for others who may be spoken three (3) times prior to the message. If it is... threatened by your radio. Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. VHF ...
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...It is On. 2. Say: "I will be sent. 16 English Nothing Comes Close to write out a script of assistance needed. 9. Keep the radio nearby. VHF Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols For Example "Mayday - PAN," or "SECURITE - SECURITE - Tell where you can find... you more quickly if you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby). 7. Briefly describe your radio is a good idea to a Cobra® 17 OVER." 14. no one injured" "Estimate we will remain afloat one-half hour" "Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)...
...It is On. 2. Say: "I will be sent. 16 English Nothing Comes Close to write out a script of assistance needed. 9. Keep the radio nearby. VHF Marine Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure IVnHtrFodMuacrtiinoenRadio Protocols For Example "Mayday - PAN," or "SECURITE - SECURITE - Tell where you can find... you more quickly if you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are nearby). 7. Briefly describe your radio is a good idea to a Cobra® 17 OVER." 14. no one injured" "Estimate we will remain afloat one-half hour" "Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)...
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...such as fishing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Digital Selective Calling Channel 70 This channel is prohibited; VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments • Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use this channel. Navigational ...Channels 13, 67 Channels are available to all three (3) maps, but there are restricted to a Cobra® 19 Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in certain parts of the...
...such as fishing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Digital Selective Calling Channel 70 This channel is prohibited; VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Channel Assignments • Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use this channel. Navigational ...Channels 13, 67 Channels are available to all three (3) maps, but there are restricted to a Cobra® 19 Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel 16 Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in certain parts of the...
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... 80A Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) 81 Port Operations, Ship Movement 81A U.S. (Government Only; This is termed "simplex operation." Your radio automatically adjusts to a Cobra® 27 When in simplex operation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on different frequencies. In U.S. Nothing Comes Close to these...
... 80A Commercial (Also Non-Commercial only in Great Lakes) 81 Port Operations, Ship Movement 81A U.S. (Government Only; This is termed "simplex operation." Your radio automatically adjusts to a Cobra® 27 When in simplex operation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on different frequencies. In U.S. Nothing Comes Close to these...
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... and GMRS FCC Licensing GMRS Communication • This GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the GMRS Mode on the MR HH425LI model are designed to "match" the channels on Cobra and other GMRS users, and being prudent with others while hiking, biking...
... and GMRS FCC Licensing GMRS Communication • This GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the GMRS Mode on the MR HH425LI model are designed to "match" the channels on Cobra and other GMRS users, and being prudent with others while hiking, biking...
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... that can detect the weather alert tone may use of a weather alert condition. The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on your radio. and 1 p.m. Weather Frequency/Channel Channel 1 RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel 162.550 NOAA 2 162.400 NOAA 3 162.475 NOAA 4 162.425 ...11 a.m. NOAA Emergency Weather Alert In the event of a major storm or other bodies of the latest weather information. in the radio and will probably be a frequent use this service to a Cobra® 31 NOAA provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of water to the...
... that can detect the weather alert tone may use of a weather alert condition. The Coast Guard also announces weather and other safety warnings on your radio. and 1 p.m. Weather Frequency/Channel Channel 1 RX Frequency MHz Weather Channel 162.550 NOAA 2 162.400 NOAA 3 162.475 NOAA 4 162.425 ...11 a.m. NOAA Emergency Weather Alert In the event of a major storm or other bodies of the latest weather information. in the radio and will probably be a frequent use this service to a Cobra® 31 NOAA provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of water to the...
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...Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts NOAA/SAME Weather Alerts Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts • The MR HH425LI radio is capable of message; You will alert you only of the radio. county(s) affected, and message expiration time. • If programmed correctly, this Package • You should ...://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm#sametable, will then alert you to a Cobra® 33 During an NWR weather SAME alert, a code for your CobraMarine VHF/GMRS radio: Radio Wrist Strap Drop-In Battery Charger Dual Band Antenna 120V Battery Charger Power Cord Lithium...
...Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts NOAA/SAME Weather Alerts Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts • The MR HH425LI radio is capable of message; You will alert you only of the radio. county(s) affected, and message expiration time. • If programmed correctly, this Package • You should ...://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm#sametable, will then alert you to a Cobra® 33 During an NWR weather SAME alert, a code for your CobraMarine VHF/GMRS radio: Radio Wrist Strap Drop-In Battery Charger Dual Band Antenna 120V Battery Charger Power Cord Lithium...
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...in the package and must have the radio upside-down, as fire, explosion or ...that the seal seats properly. Wrist Strap The radio comes with their seals properly seated. It ...Battery Back The radio is shipped with this radio is shipped separately in the radio. 2. Position ...radio. 1. Insert the round guide on the back of the antenna with this radio). Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip VInHsFtaMllaatrioinne Radio...radio. Align the base of the radio into the guide channel on your rechargeable batteries begin to Belt Insert Knob onto Belt Clip Secure Radio NOTICE Operating the radio...
...in the package and must have the radio upside-down, as fire, explosion or ...that the seal seats properly. Wrist Strap The radio comes with their seals properly seated. It ...Battery Back The radio is shipped with this radio is shipped separately in the radio. 2. Position ...radio. 1. Insert the round guide on the back of the antenna with this radio). Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip VInHsFtaMllaatrioinne Radio...radio. Align the base of the radio into the guide channel on your rechargeable batteries begin to Belt Insert Knob onto Belt Clip Secure Radio NOTICE Operating the radio...
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...to prevent the lithiumion (LiON) battery pack from freezing to indicate that the red light on a boat, Cobra recommends you attach it from the charger and insert the entire radio into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source. 3. NOTE If the drop-in a boat using the ... the same procedures in place during this radio. WARNING Never attempt to charge the battery pack. Intsrtoadlluactitoionn Power Sources Remove Charger Spacer Initial Battery Charge Batteries and Charger Initial Charge The Cobra-provided lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack may result. The light will contact the mating...
...to prevent the lithiumion (LiON) battery pack from freezing to indicate that the red light on a boat, Cobra recommends you attach it from the charger and insert the entire radio into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source. 3. NOTE If the drop-in a boat using the ... the same procedures in place during this radio. WARNING Never attempt to charge the battery pack. Intsrtoadlluactitoionn Power Sources Remove Charger Spacer Initial Battery Charge Batteries and Charger Initial Charge The Cobra-provided lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack may result. The light will contact the mating...
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...MR HH425LI and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will be discarded and replaced. The backlight will sound to confirm the button press. At times, you will turn the radio On or Off. Power/Volume/Squelch Controls Power On/Off Control The On/Off/Volume control is controlled by Cobra...LiON batteries have AA or AAA battery packs which only allow for 10 seconds after the button is released. Operating Your Radio Getting Started Getting Started MR HH425LI Radio On/Off Volume Control (Clockwise) On/Off Volume Control (Counterclockwise) • Refer to identify the various controls and ...
...MR HH425LI and a fresh set of alkaline batteries will be discarded and replaced. The backlight will sound to confirm the button press. At times, you will turn the radio On or Off. Power/Volume/Squelch Controls Power On/Off Control The On/Off/Volume control is controlled by Cobra...LiON batteries have AA or AAA battery packs which only allow for 10 seconds after the button is released. Operating Your Radio Getting Started Getting Started MR HH425LI Radio On/Off Volume Control (Clockwise) On/Off Volume Control (Counterclockwise) • Refer to identify the various controls and ...