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Illuminated Buttons Allows high visibility of all function buttons. Roger Beep Tone (Selectable) Confirmation tone indicates the completion of the users transmission and signals to others it is clear to talk. On or Off selectable. Patented VibrAlert Provides a silent alert for incoming calls. Ideal for noisy or all-quiet environments.
Product Features (continued)
Emergency Weather Alert Receive NOAA alerts when threatening weather is nearby. Speaker/Mic Jack Allows connecting optional Cobra Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra accessories. Unlimited Memory Channels Allows programming of unlimited VHF memory channels. Signal Strength Meter Shows the strength of incoming or outgoing signals.

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Table of Contents

Introduction Our Thanks to You. A1 Customer Assistance. Warranty. A1. Operation Customer Assistance Radio Controls and Indicators. A2 Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen. A3 Product Features. A3 Important Safety Information. 2 Customer Installation Assistance Recommendations for Marine Communication. 5 VHF Marine Radio Protocols FCC Licensing Information. 6 Warranty Customer VHF Marine Radio Procedures. 8 Assistance. Voice Calling Caution. 10 Notice Warning Radiotelephone Calls. 12 Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure. 13 Customer VHF Marine Channel Assignments. 18 Assistance Warranty Customer Assistance NOAA Weather Channels and Alert. 28

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Included in this Package. 30 Customer Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip. 31 Assistance Caution Batteries andWarning Charger. 32

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Intro Operation Notice
Getting Started. 36 Setup Mode Warranty Programming.41 Customer Assistance Caution Warning Standby/Receive and Transmit. 47 Advanced Operation. 51 Maintenance. 59 Customer Troubleshooting. 59 Assistance Specifications. 60 Warranty and Trademark Limited 3-Year Warranty. 61 Trademark Acknowledgement.61 Customer Service Product Service. 62 Warranty Accessories. 63

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Important Safety Information
Operation Customer Assistance Warranty
Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these Secondary Icons Warranty general precautions and warnings.
Assistance Warning and Notice Statements
Secondary of To make the mostIcons this radio, it must be installed and used properly. Notice Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and Warranty using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual.

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.
Installation Assistance WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is Secondary Icons 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 and KEEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from the antenna while transmitting. See page 31 in the antenna requirements section Notice Caution Warning for further information. Customer

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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 Warning or other equipment.
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent dummy load attached. Doing so may expose you to excessive RF energy and will damage the radio. DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use 50% duty cycle. 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 connect the transceiver directly to AC power. It can be a fire hazard, may cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver. NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they 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.
Safety Training Information
This CobraMarine radio is designed for, and classified as, Occupational Use Only. The radio must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the General Population. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. This CobraMarine VHF radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure: I FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

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. American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave.

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Recommendations for Marine Communication
NOTICE Your radio is waterproof only when the antenna and batteries are properly Warning installed.
Assistance AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below -4F (-20C) or above Secondary 140F (60C). Icons Installation Customer
KEEP your radio at least 3 ft (0,9 m) away from your vessels magnetic navigation compass. DO NOT attempt to service any internal partsWarning yourself. Have any necessary Notice Caution service performed by a qualified technician. This radio is supplied with an NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) rechargeable battery pack.
Use only the Cobra charger to recharge NiMH battery in the radio. Do not short circuit the battery pack. When replacing the battery, dispose of the old battery properly. The NiMH battery may explode if disposed of in a fire.
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 5 watt maximum output of yourCustomer is not sufficient for the distances you radio Installation Assistance travel from the coast, consider installing a CobraMarine fixed mount radio with up to 25 watts of Secondary Icons 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. Notice Caution Warning 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 difficulty finding 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.
Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules and make it illegal to use.

International Station License
If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that countrys communications regulatory authority for licensing information.

Radio Call Sign

Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boats registration number and state of registry (e.g., IL 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel.
Canadian Ship Station License
You need a Radio Operators Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters. Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron. Visit their website (http://www.cps-ecp.ca/english/newradiocard.html), contact the nearest field office or write: Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch, Attn: DOSP, 300 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0C8.
VHF Marine Radio Procedures
Operation Customer Assistance Customer Warranty Assistance Warranty
VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Customer Warranty

Assistance Prohibited Communications

Maintain Your Watch

Whenever your boat is underway, the radio must be turned On and be tuned to Customer Customer Installation Channel 16 except when Installation used for messages. being Assistance Assistance

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You MUST NOT transmit:
False distress or emergency messages.
Assistance Messages containing obscene, indecent or profane language. Installation Customer
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. You have the ability to go up to 5 watts of output power to increase your calling distance. Remember, the lower wattage outputs will Warning Notice Caution Warning conserve your battery andNotice minimize Caution interference to other users.
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. When you are on land.

Notice Caution Warning

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 9
The use of Channel 16 is permitted for making initial contact (hailing) another vessel. The limits on calling must be followed. Be reminded, Channel 16s 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 Calling

You 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 Channels

After 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 Identification

Identify, in English, your station by your FCC call sign, vessel name and the state registration number, at both the beginning and at the end of the message.

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You are required to listen to Channel 16 while standing by. Channel 16 is the Customer distress and safety channel used for establishing initial contact with another station Installation Assistance Customer and for emergency communication. The Coast Guard also monitors Channel 16 for Installation Assistance safety purposes for everyone on the water.
Assistance If the other does not respond, wait two (2) minutes and repeat. You are permitted to attempt contact three (3) times, two (2) minutes apart. If you still have not made contact, wait 15 minutes before trying again.
Customer Assistance Customer Customer Installation Installation After communications are completed, each vessel must sign off with its call Assistance Assistance Customer Warranty sign or vessel name and the word out and return to Channel 16. Assistance

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NOTE Channel 9 may be used by recreational vessels for general-purpose calling. This Warning Caution frequency should be used whenever possible to help relieve congestion on Channel 16. The Coast Guard generally does not make urgent marine Notice Caution Warning 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.

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Marine Emergency Signals

MAYDAY

Assistance Marine Distress Procedure
The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are:
Installation Installation Assistance Assistance The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. Secondary Icons Secondary Icons
Speak slowly clearly calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. 2. Select Channel 16.
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The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person is in Notice Caution Warning Warning jeopardy. (This Notice is properly pronounced pahn.) signal Caution

SECURITE

3. Press Talk button and say: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY. (Or PAN PAN PAN, or SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE.)
Notice Caution Caution Warning Warning
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. Briefly 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 find you more quickly if you can transmit a signal for a rescue boat to hone in on.
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 Call
You 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.

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Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only) Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts that are announced on Channel 16 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Government Only Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operation, Ship Movement U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Coast Guard Only); West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement West Coast (Coast Guard Only); East Coast (Commercial Fishing)
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Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement U.S. (Government Only); Canada (Commercial Fishing) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Notice Caution Warning Notice Caution Warning Port Operations Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Port Operations U.S. (Commercial). Used for bridge-to-bridge communications in lower Mississippi River (Intership Only); Canada (Commercial Fishing), S&R Non-Commercial (Recreational) U.S. (Non-Commercial, Recreational); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) Digital Selective Calling (Voice communications not allowed) U.S. and Canada (Non-Commercial, Recreational); International (Port Operations, Ship Movement) Non-Commercial (Intership Only) U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) U.S. (Port Operations); Canada (Commercial Fishing Only); International (Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement) Port Operations (Intership Only) Port Operations (Intership Only) Port Operations (Intership only). Restricted to communications with pilots for movement and docking of ships.

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NOAA Weather Channels and Alert
Assistance NOAA Test Alert System
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 Customer Customer weather messages run every four (4) to six (6) minutes and are revised every two Installation Installation Assistance Assistance (2) or three (3) hours, or as needed. The Coast Guard also announces weather and Secondary Icons Secondary Icons 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.
To 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 Customer Customer weather alert tone may use this service to verify that this system is functioning properly. Installation Installation Assistance
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NOAA Emergency Weather Alert
In the event of aNotice major storm or other weather Warning condition requiring vessels at sea Notice Caution Caution Warning or on other bodies of water to be notified, 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 On, 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.
162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275
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Secondary Icons You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine VHF radio:
Assistance Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip

Install Antenna

Antenna Installation
The flexibleCustomer antenna is shipped separately in the package Warranty Assistance and must be attached before you use the radio. Warning 1.Caution the base of the antenna with the socket in the Align top of the radio. Customer Assistance 2. Screw it all the way into the socket. Be sure that the seal seats properly.
Wrist Strap Caution Warning

Drop-In Battery Charger

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Wrist Strap

NOTICE Operating the radio without the antenna in place mayWarning damage the unit. The radio is not waterproof until the antenna and battery pack are in place with their seals properly seated.

Flexible Antenna

Battery Charger Power Cord
NiMH Battery Pack Belt Clip Secured to Belt
The radio comes with the wrist strap already attached. It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it.

Belt Clip

Use the spring-loaded belt clip to carry the radio on your person. 1. Press open the belt clip, slide it over the belt and release the clip. 2. Insert the round guide on the back of the radio into the guide channel on the back of the belt clip. The radio must be upside-down, as shown, to remove it from the belt clip. 3. Once the knob is inserted all the way into the belt clip channel, the radio swings free but remains secure.
For connection to 12-volt and 120-volt power sources. Insert Knob onto Belt Clip
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Spring-Loaded Belt Clip

Secure Radio

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Assistance Initial Charge

NiMH Battery Pack

The radio is shipped with a sealed NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) (P/N CM 110-009) battery pack that is Customer rechargeable. Installation Assistance
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 fire, Caution Warning explosion or battery damage will occur. Avoiding extreme room temperatures will also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio.

Initial Battery Charge

When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too quickly, it is time to install a new battery pack. Your radio will also operate with six (6) high-quality AA alkaline batteries, using the optional alkaline battery tray.
The Cobra-provided NiMH battery pack may be charged at home, in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or Customer 120V power cord with the charger. Installation Assistance 1. Insert one (1) of the power cords into the back of the Caution Warning drop-in charger. 2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V or 120V power source. 3.Notice Remove the spacer Warning the charger and insert the entire from Caution radio/battery into the charger. The metal charge contacts on the battery will contact the mating prongs in the Warranty 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 12 to 14 hours before use. WARNING Only the rechargeable NiMH battery pack can be recharged. You MUST use one of the charging Customer Warranty devices provided with this radio. Do not substitute Assistance any other type of charging adapter or charger base for this radio. Battery damage, fire or explosion may result. It is equally important to prevent the NiMH Customer Assistance battery pack from freezing to obtain best performance from the battery pack. NOTE If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra Caution Warning 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.

Common Radio Functions

The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in either Marine Standby or Weather (WX) Standby modes.
On/Off/Volume Control (Clockwise)
On/Off/Volume Control (Counterclockwise)
Power/Volume/Squelch Controls Power On/Off Control The 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 Control Volume is controlled by turning the On/Off/Volume control. I To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume control clockwise. I To decrease the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume control counterclockwise.

Speaker/Mic Port

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/ Squelch control. Unthread the Speaker/Microphone port cover to access and install an optional speaker or microphone into this port. Talk Button Press and hold the Talk button to transmit messages. Release the Talk button to stop transmitting.

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Backlight/Key Lock Button The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight as long as any button is pressed and will remain On for 10 seconds after Customer Customer the button is released. Installation Assistance Assistance To Display the Backlight Momentarily: Press the Backlight/Key Lock button. The backlight will remain On for 10 seconds. If the backlight is already On, another press of the Backlight/Key Lock button will turn it Off. Notice Caution Warning Caution Warning Key Lock To prevent accidental changes to your settings, you can lock all of the following buttons: I Channel Up Button I Channel Down Button I SCAN Button I MEM/ESC Button I WX/H-M-L Button I 16/9 Button I TRI-WATCH Button I Call/Enter/Setup Button To Lock or Unlock the Buttons: Press and hold the Backlight/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 message. Both the Backlight/Key Lock 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.

M a in te n a n c e a n d Tr o u bl e s h o o ti n g

Maintenance

Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine VHF radio in good operating condition: Customer Customer Installation I Keep the radio and charger clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Installation Assistance Assistance Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the Secondary Icons Secondary Icons case or scratch the LCD screen.
If the radio is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft, moist cloth at least once a day to prevent buildup of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation.
Notice Caution Warning Caution Warning Notice If the radio will be stored for a long period, such as over the winter, remove the batteries from the battery tray and store them in a separate package. This is especially important if you are using alkaline batteries.

Troubleshooting

Problem
No display on LCD when radio is turned On

Possible Cause(s)

Batteries are exhausted Batteries not installed properly

Solution(s)

Recharge or replace batteries Remove batteries and reinstall according to polarity markings Replace with new batteries Recharge or replace batteries Switch to another channel Switch to another channel Re-adjust volume and squelch Press Backlight/ Key Lock button Switch to three (3) or five (5) watts or move closer Move until you have a lineof-sight to the other station
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NiMH batteries run down quickly Will transmit at one (1) or three (3) watts, but not at five (5) watts
Batteries are at the end of their life Batteries are low Selected channel is imited to one (1) watt Selected channel is limited to receive only Volume level is too low or squelch level is too deep Button lock is On Out of range of other station Signal is blocked by terrain
Will not transmit No sound from speaker No response to button press No answer to calls

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Radio Weight

Receiver
Frequency Range Receiver Type Sensitivity: 20 dB Quieting 12 dB Sinad Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation and Rejection Spurious and Image Rejection AF Output

Transmitter

Frequency Range (Tx): RF Output Power Spurious Emissions Microphone Type Frequency Stability FM Hum and Noise

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For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra, CobraMarine, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra, and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
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Accessories
If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine VHF product or if you are missing parts
Your Cobra radio comes with several accessories that will enhance the use of the radio and also offer convenience to the end user.
Installation Installation Assistance Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! Assistance See customer assistance on page A1. Secondary Icons If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned: Notice Caution Warning Notice Caution Warning 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.