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  • Page 1

    VHF MARINE RADIO MR HH200 VP Printed in the Philippines Part No. 480-082-P Revised 12-3-03 Owner’ s Manual Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® English 200VP-Eng 12/3/03 5:41 PM Page 1[...]

  • Page 2

    A1 English Our Thanks T o Y ou And Customer Assistance Introduction Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine ™ VHF radio. Properly used, this Cobra ® product will give you many years of reliable service. How Y our CobraMarine ™ VHF Radio Works This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you 2-way vessel-to-vesse[...]

  • Page 3

    Introduction 1 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® T able Of Contents Introduction Our Thanks T o Y ou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls And Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 4

    Introduction 3 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 2 English Important Safety Information Introduction Important Safety Information CAUTIONS Y our radio is splashproof only when the batteries are properly installed. A VOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4˚F (-20˚C) or above 140˚F (60˚C). KEEP your radio at least three (3) feet [...]

  • Page 5

    5 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 4 English Recommendations For Marine Communication FCC Information Recommendations For Marine Communication • The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages. If the two (2) watt maximum output [...]

  • Page 6

    7 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 6 English VHF Marine Radio Procedures V oice Calling VHF Marine Radio Procedur es • Maintain Y our Watch Whenever your boat is underway , the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Channel 16 except when being used for messages. Power Tr y one-half ( 1 ⁄ 2 ) watt first if the station being called is within a[...]

  • Page 7

    MA YDA Y P AN SECURITE 9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 8 English Radiotelephone Calls Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure Radiotelephone Calls • Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations. Calls can be made — for a fee — between you[...]

  • Page 8

    For Example 11 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure 10 English Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure Marine Distress Procedure Speak slowly — clearly — calmly . 1. Make sure your radio is On . 2. Select VHF Channel 16. 3. Press T alk button and say: “MA YDA Y — MA YDAY — MA YDA Y .” (Or “P AN[...]

  • Page 9

    13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® VHF Marine Channel Assignments 12 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments 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[...]

  • Page 10

    Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number USA Int’l Canada T ransmit Receive Limits 01 •• 156.050 160.650 01A • 156.050 156.050 02 •• 156.100 160.700 03 •• 156.150 160.750 03A • 156.150 156.150 04 • 156.200 160.800 04A • 156.200 156.200 05 • 156.250 160.850 05A •• 156.250 156.250 06 •• • 156.300 156.300 07 • 156[...]

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    17 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® VHF Marine Channel Assignments 16 English VHF Marine Channel Assignments Channel Us e 18 Port Operations, Ship Movement 18A Commercial 19 Port Operations, Ship Movement 19A Commercial 20 Canada (Coast Guard Only); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement) 20A Port Operations 21 Port Operations, Ship Movemen[...]

  • Page 12

    Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number USA Int’l Canada T ransmit Receive Limits 63 • 156.175 160.775 63A • 156.175 156.175 64 •• 156.225 160.825 64A •• 156.225 156.225 65 • 156.275 160.875 65A •• • 156.275 156.275 66 • 156.325 160.925 66A •• • 156.325 156.325 1 Watt CAN 67 •• • 156.375 156.375 1 Watt USA 68 [...]

  • Page 13

    Channel Channel Map Frequency Power Number USA Int’l Canada T ransmit Receive Limits 78 • 156.925 161.525 78A •• 156.925 156.925 79 • 156.975 161.575 79A •• 156.975 156.975 80 • 157.025 161.625 80A •• 157.025 157.025 81 • 157.075 161.675 81A •• 157.075 157.075 82 • 157.125 161.725 82A •• 157.125 157.125 83 •• 157[...]

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    23 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 22 English NOAA Weather Channels And Alert Included In This Package NOAA Weather Channels And Alert • Monitoring the weather will probably be a frequent use of your VHF radio. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides continuous, around-the-clock broadcasts of the latest weather infor[...]

  • Page 15

    25 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 24 English W rist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack And W aterproof Pouch Installation Installation Batteries And Charger Jack W rist Strap, Belt Clip, Spkr/Mic Jack And W aterproof Pouch • The radio is shipped with a Wrist Strap , Belt Clip and W aterproof Pouch in the package. The Speaker/Microphone Jack can b[...]

  • Page 16

    27 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 26 English Batteries And Charger Getting Started Charging The Batteries To Recharge The Rechargeable NiCD Batter y Pack In Radio: 1. Insert NiCD batteries (part No. NiCB) in the battery compartment. (See page 25 for installing batteries.) 2. Open the charge tab on the side of the unit. 3. Insert the plug into th[...]

  • Page 17

    Channels Y our radio will receive and transmit VHF signals on the Channel indicated on the LCD. Y ou can change the Channel at any time using the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons. To Change Channels: 1. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Y ou are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up button will advance to Channel 1. If you are on Cha[...]

  • Page 18

    31 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 30 English Getting Started And Standby/Receive And T ransmit Standby/Receive And T ransmit Backlight The LCD will be illuminated by the Backlight whenever the Backlight/Monitor button is pressed. It will remain On for (10) seconds. If a button on the front panel is pressed while the Backlight is On , it will rem[...]

  • Page 19

    33 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 32 English W eather Radio And Alert W eather Radio And Alert NOAA All Hazards/W eather Radio And Aler t • W eather Radio NOAA broadcasts W eather information as described in the NOAA W eather channels section on page 22 of this manual. Y ou can tune to these ten (10) channels at any time (only in the Receive m[...]

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    35 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 34 English Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Operation • Channel 16 This function gives you quick access to the calling Channel 16 — from any operational mode. To Switch T o Channel 16: 1. Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16. To exit the Channel 16 mode and return to whatever sta[...]

  • Page 21

    No display on LCD when radio is turned On Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly Replace or recharge batteries Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings NiCD batteries run down quickly Batteries are at the end of their life Replace with new batteries Will transmit at one-half ( 1 ⁄ 2 ) watt, but not at two (2[...]

  • Page 22

    39 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Product Service 38 English W arranty War r anty Customer Service Product Service • If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine ™ VHF product, or if you are missing parts… Please call Cobra ® first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1[...]

  • Page 23

    40 English Order Form And Optional Accessories Customer Service Optional Accessories • Y ou can find quality Cobra ® products and accessories at your local Cobra ® dealer , or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra ® . Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www .cobra.com. For credit card orders, complete and ret[...]