MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 1 Radio Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You Owner’s Manual • Thank you for purchasing a Cobra VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio. Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you many years of reliable service. Belt Clip Antenna HowYour Cobra VHF/GMRS Radio Works This dual band radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat or on land.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 4 Backlit LCD Screen and Product Features Introduction Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Transmit and Receive Icons Key Tone Icon Signal Level Icon ROG Weather Icon T Active Channel VHF Simplex Operation Icon VOX Icon X GMRS VHF • Roger Beep Icon Frequency Band Icons Button Lock Icon Call Alert Icon Weather Alert Icon A BU VOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Rewind-Say-Again® Icon Battery Power Icon Memory Icon Low/Medium/High Power Icons
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Radio Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 2 Important Safety Information General Precautions Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your Cobra VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Introduction • Warning and Notice Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 4 General Precautions Radio Check Procedure Introduction Introduction Sea Tow Automated Radio Check (ARC) System NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed. Please try the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check service. Areas where the safety check service is available include the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and Southern California, as well as in select inland regions.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 6 VHF Marine Radio Procedures VHF Marine Radio Procedures Introduction VHF Marine Radio Procedures Maintain Your Watch VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation • Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages. Power Try 1 watt first, if the station being called is within a few miles. If there is no answer, switch to 3 watts and call again.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 8 Voice Calling Voice Calling Introduction Voice Calling Introduction • 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. NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general-purpose calling.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 10 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Radiotelephone Calls Introduction Radiotelephone Calls Introduction • 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.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 12 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Introduction Introduction Marine Emergency Signals Marine Distress Procedure The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are: Speak slowly — clearly — calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. MAYDAY The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 14 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure Specific Area Message Encloding (SAME) Alerts Introduction Introduction For Example Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Alerts “Mayday — Mayday — Mayday” “This is Corsair — Corsair — Corsair” [or “IL 1234 AB,” repeated three (3) times] “Mayday Corsair (or IL 1234 AB)” “Navy Pier bears 220 degrees magnetic — distance 5 miles” “Struck submerged object and flooding — need pump and tow” • The MR H
Included in this Package R TX ATIS VOX Install/Remove Antenna ROG GM VHFRS A BUI HI SAC ME M EM Owner’s Manual Introduction
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 18 Batteries and Charger Wrist Strap and Belt Clip VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Wrist Strap and Belt Clip • Power Sources Belt Clip Belt Clip Insert Belt Clip onto Radio Wrist Strap Attachment Secure Radio ROG R TX ATISVOX GMRS VHF Use the spring-loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person. 1.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 20 Batteries and Charger VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation Remove Battery Batteries and Charger VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation To Remove Battery Pack from Radio Fully Charged Battery Pack Charging Only NOTE 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.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:26 AM Page 22 Getting Started Getting Started VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Common Radio Functions Getting Started HH450 Radio R TX ATIS VOX A BUI ROG GM VHFRS HI SAC ME ME M • Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 24 R Getting Started VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Radio Speaker and Microphone The 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.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 26 Getting Started VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols High/Medium/Low (H-M-L) Power Button Your radio can transmit selectively at 1, 3 or 6 (or highest allowed ERP setting in GMRS mode) watts of power. Cobra suggests you maintain the low power setting for short-range communications.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 28 VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Channel Up/Down Buttons Squelch Control R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Squelch Control Squelch Control filters weak signals and radio frequency (RF) noise so that you will clearly hear the signals you want.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 30 VHF Mode Programming Operating Your Radio VOX Mode R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM VHF Mode Programming Operating Your Radio Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Mode In VOX mode, your radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can also set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To turn VOX Mode On or Off: 1.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 32 R VHF Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Call Tone Select R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Call Tone Select This setting will allow you to transmit a unique Call Tone alert to identify your radio when you transmit messages. You can select from one of 10 different Call Tone signals. To Set Call Tone: 1.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 34 Weather Mode Programming Operating Your Radio Weather Mode Programming Operating Your Radio Alert Functions SAME is an advanced weather alert feature. Leave this set to OFF if you are not sure about your understanding of its operation. The weather mode can be set to respond to NOAA alerts in three ways: • OFF - radio alerts are disabled.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 36 Weather Mode Programming Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio To Set SAME FIPS Code Programming: 1. From Weather Standby Mode, press CALL/ENT/SETUP key until the display matrix shows SELECT ALERT: and WX, SAME, or OFF will be flashing. Call/Enter/Setup Button To Set SAME FIPS Code Programming continued: 10. Use the Channel Up/Down buttons to select: • OFF - entered FIPS code is not active or, • ON - entered FIPS code is active. 2.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:27 AM Page 38 GMRS Mode Programming Operating Your Radio GMRS Standby R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Call/Enter/Setup GMRS Mode Programming Operating Your Radio GMRS Mode Programming The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a landmobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels (see page 28).
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 40 GMRS Mode Programming GMRS Mode Programming VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols CTCSS Off R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols To Set DCS Code Entry: 1. Display will show DCS icon and OFF icon flashing. NOTE If DCS was previously set to a Code number, display will show the current GMRS channel and flash the DCS icon and Code number.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 42 GMRS Mode Programming GMRS Mode Programming Operating Your Radio VibrAlert Select Channel Up/Down Buttons VibrAlert Select R X T Operating Your Radio GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM This setting will allow you to select whether your radio activates the VibrAlert shake in addition to the incoming call tone when receiving a call.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 44 HI Advanced Operation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Using Rewind-Say-Again® to Record VOICE Audio Transmission: SCAN Button Enter Record Advanced Operation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Tri-Watch Button NOTE If the record memory is locked (rewind icon flashing), press and hold the REW button to unlock. Mic Recorder R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Mic Recorder ON R X T GMRS VHF 1.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 46 Advanced Operation VHF Marine Introduction Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Memory Location Mode MEM/ESC Button Memory Location Number R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM Band Button Channel Up/Down Buttons Channel Number R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF Advanced Operation VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Your radio has unlimited memory locations for storing your most frequently used channels.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 48 HI Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio Scan Modes SCAN Button Advanced Operation Operating Your Radio MEM/ESC Button A signal on any channel will stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location. After 10 seconds, the radio will resume scanning. Press the Channel Up/Down button to resume scanning before the 10-second pause has completed or to change the scan direction.
R MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 50 HI VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Burp Feature 16 and Scan Burp Feature R X T A BUIC GMRS VHF ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM ROG RX T X ATISVO Cobra’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 muffle the audio.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 52 Operating Your Radio VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Weather Standby Mode WX/H-M-L Button Weather Alert Standby R X T GMRS VHF A BUIC ATISVOX LOMEDHI SAME MEM To enter and exit the Weather Standby mode, press and hold the WX/H-M-L button or press the BAND key. Receiving a Weather Alert NOAA broadcasts weather information as described in the NOAA weather channels section on page 75 of this manual.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 54 VHF Marine Operating Your Radio Radio Protocols Operating Your Radio GMRS Standby Mode The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) Standby feature is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels (see page XX). While in GMRS Standby mode, the user will be able to Transmit (Tx) by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 56 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Specifications Operating Your Radio Introduction Maintenance • Very little maintenance is required to keep your Cobra VHF/GMRS radio in good operating condition: ■ Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 58 Warranty Introduction Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Limited 3-Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Product Service Customer Service Introduction • Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra VHF/GMRS radio, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of first consumer purchase.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 60 VHF FCC Licensing Information VHF FCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Protocols Licensing FCC Licensing Information Cobra VHF/GMRS radios comply with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service and General Mobile Radio Service. The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U.S.A., International or Canadian regulations.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:28 AM Page 62 GMRS Communication and GMRS FCC Licensing GMRS/FRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Appendix Introduction GMRS Communication Appendix • This GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, two-way communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 64 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Radio Protocols Appendix Introduction VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Asignación de canales de VHF para radiocomunicación marítima 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).
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 66 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix Channel Assignments (English) Sea Tow ARC (Automated Radio Check) Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Tune your radio to the proper channel for your community. Conduct a radio check as you normally would. Upon releasing the mic, the system will replay your transmission, letting you hear how you sound.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 68 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Appendix Channel Number Número de canal 01 01A Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción • • • 02 03 04 • • • 04A • • • 05 • Transm. Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) 156.050 160.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 70 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal 14 15 Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción • • 15 • • Transm. Channel Use (English) Uso de canales (Español) 156.700 156.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 72 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción 24 25 25B • • 26 27 28 • • • • • • • • 28B 60 61 • • 61A 64 • 64A 65 65A 66 72 English 161.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 74 VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal Channel Map Frequency Power Limits Mapa de canales Frecuencia Límites de potencia USA Int’l Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción 66A • 67 • 68 • Transm. • 156.325 156.325 • • 156.375 156.375 • • 156.425 156.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 76 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Appendix Introduction Introduction Appendix Channel Number Número de canal Power Limits Frecuencia Límites de potencia Canada Transmit Receive EE.UU. Internac Canadá Recepción 79A • • 81 161.525 156.925 161.575 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Non-Commercial (Recreational) Port Operations, Ship Movement • 156.975 156.975 157.025 161.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 78 VHF Marine Channel Assignments Introduction Appendix VHF Marine Channel Assignments (English) NOTE Many of the plain-numbered channels, such as 01, 02 and 03, transmit and receive on different frequencies. This is termed duplex operation. The rest of the 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.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 80 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Accessories Introduction Introduction Accessories Accessories • Belt Clip Alkaline Battery Tray Belt Clip Replacement Belt Clip P/N CM 240-003 Your Cobra radio has several optional accessories available to enhance the use of the radio.
MRHH450DUAL_MANL_ENG_MRHH330_ENG_Body 1/24/14 11:29 AM Page 82 Notes Accessories Introduction Left blank intentionally for your notes
