. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Customer Service Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Order Form And Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 A3 English Backlit LCD Screen And Product Features Introduction Dual Power Selectable to 500 mW or two (2) watts output power for near or distant calling. USA/International/Canada Channels Allows operation on any of the three (3) different channel maps established for these areas. Ten (10) NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to all of the national weather channels, 24 hours a day. Emergency Weather Alert Can alert you with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby. Splashproof Water resistant — meets JIS4 Standards. Channel Scan Lets you scan through to find conversations Product Features • Channel Numbers Simplex Operation Icon U-I-C Active Channel Map Icons Weather Alert Icon Button Lock Icon Receive or Transmit Signal Strength Icons Keystroke Tones Icon Weather Channel Icon Scan Icon Power Saver Icon Battery Power Icon High/Low Power Icons Transmit Icon Busy Icon Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen • Button Lock Prevents accidental changes to your settings when you set this feature. Instant Channel 16 Instant access to priority Channel 16. Power Saver Uses battery saver circuitry to extend the life of your batteries. Keystroke Tones Can be turned On or Off. Waterproof Pouch Makes the unit completely waterproof [one (1) pouch per radio included]. Four (4) AAA Rechargeable NiCD Batteries Included Provides extended operating to alkaline batteries with effect [one (1) set of batteries Wall Mount Charger Let’s you charge [one (1) charger Belt Clip Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch A2 English Controls And Indicators Introduction Speaker/ Microphone Backlit LCD Screen On-Off Power/ Volume Knob Antenna Instant Channel 16 Button Channel Up Button Channel Down Button High/Low Power – Lock Button Mode Button Weather/ UIC Button External Speaker/ Microphone Jack Talk Button Backlight/ Monitor Button Charge Jack Wrist Strap Connector IntroductionImportant Safety InformationIntroduction Important Safety Information IntroductionImportant Safety InformationIntroduction Important Safety Information Important Safety Information • Before assembling and using your CobraMarine ™ VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warning And Caution Statements To make the most of this radio, it must be assembled and used properly. Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling and using it. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment. General Precautions WARNINGS Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy: ALWAYS hold the radio at least two (2) inches [Five (5) cm] away from you when you are transmitting. NEVER allow the antenna to touch any part of your body when KEEP the radio at least as far from bystanders as from yourself. DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, or in any area where signs are posted DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar to operate the radio without supervision. CAUTIONS Your radio is splashproof 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 three (3) feet (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 qualified technician. Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with FCC rules and make it illegal to use. This radio is supplied with four (4) NiCD (Nickel-Cadmium) rechargeable batteries. ¦ Use only the Cobra ® charger to recharge NiCD batteries in the radio. ¦ Do not short circuit the batteries. ¦ When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. NiCD batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire. 2 English Nothing comes close ® 3 Recommendations For Marine Communication FCC Information VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntroduction Recommendations For Marine Communication FCC Information VHF Marine Radio ProtocolsIntroduction 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 of your radio isn’t sufficient for the distances you travel from the coast, consider purchasing a CobraMarine ™ hand held radio with up to five (5) watts of output power or insta...