The Cobra MR HH500 Floating VHF Radio with Bluetooth is a versatile marine communication device designed for safety and convenience on the water. It functions as a standard VHF radio and can also pair with your smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing you to place your phone in a secure location while maintaining communication.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Pair with your smartphone to make and receive calls without exposing your phone to the elements.
- Waterproof and Floating Design: IPX7 waterproof rating ensures the radio is submersible up to 1 meter for 30 minutes; its floating design with high-visibility orange highlights aids in retrieval if dropped overboard.
- Selectable Output Power: Choose between 1, 3, or 6 watts for short- and long-range communication.
- Rewind-Say-Again® Feature: Record and replay the last 20 seconds of incoming audio transmissions to ensure you don't miss important messages.
- Tri-Watch Function: Simultaneously monitor three channels—Channel 16 and two user-selected channels—for enhanced situational awareness.
- BURP Technology: Expels water from the speaker grille by emitting a loud tone for 8 seconds, ensuring clear audio after exposure to water.
- NOAA Weather Alerts: Access all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, plus 10 NOAA weather channels, with S.A.M.E. Weather Alert filtering.
- Noise-Canceling Microphone: Reduces background noise for clearer conversations.
- VibrAlert®: Provides a vibrating alert for incoming calls, ensuring you don't miss important communications.
- Key Lock: Prevents accidental use by locking all buttons and keys.
Technical Specifications:
- Frequency Range:
Receiver: 156.050 to 163.275 MHz
Transmitter: 156.025 to 157.425 MHz - Channel Spacing: 25 kHz
- Modulation: 5 kHz maximum
- Receiver Type: Double Conversion Super-Heterodyne
- Sensitivity (12 dB Sinad): -121 dBm
- Adjacent Channel Selectivity: -55 dB
- Intermodulation and Rejection: -70 dB
- Spurious and Image Rejection: -60 dB
- Audio Output: 250 mW at 8 Ohms
- RF Output Power: 1, 3, or 6 watts maximum (5 watts rated)
- Microphone Type: Condenser
- Frequency Stability: ±5 ppm
- FM Hum and Noise: 40 dB
- Bluetooth:
Classification: Class 2
Version: 2.0
Range: 10 meters - Temperature Range: -20°C to 50°C
- Dimensions: 123 mm x 62 mm x 36 mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.4") excluding antenna
- Weight: 228 grams (8 ounces) without batteries
The radio is constructed with durable materials suitable for marine environments, featuring a high-visibility case designed to float.