Operating Your Radio
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VHF Mode Programming
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. From the previous press of the Call/Enter/Setup
button, the matrix will display CALL TONE SELECT
and the display will flash the current Call Tone
number (01 through 10).
2. Press the Channel Up/Down button to select a
different Call Tone. An example of each call tone will
sound for 1.5 seconds.
3. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and
move to the next Setup mode programming.
NOTE
Call Tones are not usually used for Marine VHF
communications. We allow you to turn it On for your
unique communication needs. It is only compatible
with other Cobra VHF radios.
Roger Beep Mode
In Roger Beep mode, your listener will hear an audible tone
when you release the Talk button. This alerts your listener
that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.
To Set Roger Beep On or Off:
1. Display will show ROG icon flashing and the matrix
will display ROGER BEEP ON or OFF.
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF.
ROG will be displayed when On.
3. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and
move to the next Setup mode programming.
Key Tone Mode
In Key Tone mode, an audible tone will sound each time a
button is pressed or you change a setting.
To Set Key Tone On or Off:
1. Display will show Key Tone icon flashing and matrix
will display KEY TONE ON or OFF.
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF.
3. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry.
NOTE
Once set, this is a global setting when in all
radio modes.
Key Tone Mode
Rewind On/Off
If Rewind is enabled, the last 20 seconds of incoming
audio is recorded and you can play back missed VHF calls
by pressing the Rewind button.
1. Display will show the Rewind icon and the matrix
will display REWIND ON or OFF.
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON
or OFF.
3. Press Call/Ent/Setup button to save entry.
NOTE
Once set, this is a global setting when in all
radio modes.
Channel 16 Priority Mode
If Priority 16 is turned on, during channel scan the radio
will frequently check the Channel 16 Safety and Distress
channel for calls.
To Set Priority 16 On or Off:
1. The display matrix will show PRIORITY 16 ON
or OFF.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select On or Off.
3. Press Call/Ent/Setup button to save entry.
