Cobra Marine VHF Hand-Held Transceiver

by Cobra

Product Features

• Operates on any of the 3 channel maps in the US, Canada, or Internationally
• Provides access to all 10 NOAA channels for 24-hour weather and hazard information
• Features illuminated keys and display, channel scan, weather alert, and instant access to channels 16 and 9
• Comes with a desktop charger with adapters for home and vehicle, a wrist strap, and a spring-loaded swiveling belt clip
• Fully submersible to JIS7 standards, and backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Cobra MR HH325 VP Marine VHF Radio keeps you in touch with what is going on around you, in virtually any environment. This rugged radio is a boatman's best friend, with plenty of range, features, and power to make sure that you stay aware of the weather you need to know about, and in touch with the people you need to talk to at the same time.

The MR-HH325-VP Marine radio uses the VHF band for clear operation on any of the three channel maps established in US, Canadian and International channels, with an adjustable one-, three- or five-watt output for short- and long-range communication. This unit also provides instant access to all 10 NOAA weather channels for 24-hour coverage of hazard and weather information, and includes alerts with an audible tone and visual alarm to notify you if threatening weather is nearby. As an added safety feature, the MR-HH325-VP provides instant access to channels 16 and 9 for emergency situations, and has a Tri-Watch function that monitors three channels at once, those being channel 16 and two user-selected channels.

This Cobra radio features illuminated function keys, and an illuminated, large LCD display that allows high visibility at a glance even at night. This unit also features an external microphone/speaker jack for hip or body-worn operation, a signal meter that shows the strength of the receiving and transmitting signal, a selectable key-tone beep that can be turned off for silent use, and a button/key lock that locks functions to eliminate accidental settings changes. Additionally the MR-HH325-VP allows the programming of unlimited channels for easy retrieval or scanning, and lets you scan either all channels, or just channels programmed in memory to find conversations in progress.

The MR-HH325-VP comes with a spring-loaded, swiveling belt clip that is removable and lets you secure your radio while on the go, as well as a wrist strap for easy carrying and use. This unit runs on a 1500mAh rechargeable, NiMH battery that provides from 11 to 18.5 hours of stand-by time with no memory effect, and includes a desktop charger that allows drop-in charging, with adapters for both home and vehicle use. Constructed to be submersible for up to 30 minutes in up to one meter of water, the Cobra MR-HH325-VP Marine VHF Radio meets JIS7 standards, weighs only 1.1 pounds without its battery, measures 2.4 x 4.8 x 1.4 inches (W x H x D) without the antenna, and is backed by a manufacturer's three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
The MR-HH325-VP MicroTalk radio, a 1500 mAh rechargeable battery, a locking desktop charger with: 12-volt vehicle adapter, AC adapter, and mounting hardware, a swiveling belt clip, a wrist strap, a user's guide and warranty information.

Product Description

US, Canadian and International channels, 1,3, or 5 watts, 10 NOAA weather channels, weather alert, instant channel 16/9, submersible, large illuminated LCD display, illuminated function keys, TriWatch, scan, signal strength meter, spring-loaded belt clip, wrist strap, battery and charge contacts, ket lock, 1500mAh NiMH battery and desktop charger included. 12V and 12V charge capability included.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 2.4 x 4.8 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OTN1AS
• Item model number: 113.1589
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,798 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great radio...while it lasted, November 18, 2010

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JC_2010 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cobra Marine VHF Hand-Held Transceiver (Electronics)

Out of the box, I was very pleased with the performance of this radio. It made a couple of trips with me to the coast, never getting wet, just exposed to the salty air. After each trip, I completely wiped the unit down. After about 7 months of fairly light use, the spring-loaded battery terminals corroded and stuck inside the unit. I contacted Cobra customer service and received very poor customer service. They wanted $48 to repair the radio that was supposed to have a 3-year warranty on it (with me paying shipping both ways). Buyer beware, you are taking a chance by buying a product with poor warranty and customer service backing it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars moocho gooder, September 16, 2007

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William R. Howland Sr. "Mildbill" (Madras, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cobra Marine VHF Hand-Held Transceiver (Electronics)

Even better than I expected. Great receptiom and transmitting range and truly waterproof. So much in such a small unit.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Common defect., October 5, 2011

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Perseus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cobra Marine VHF Hand-Held Transceiver (Electronics)

The spring loaded post/terminal in the battery compartment rusted and stayed compressed. This rendered the radio dead even though the battery is fully charged. The only way to fix this was to put some aluminum foil to fill the gap. Customer service gave me the same runaround another person experienced in another review. Warranty not honored at all. Rude customer service. That is just unacceptable for an emergency device. If I had an emergency and was unable to call for help, even though the battery is fully charged, you know there would be a nice lawsuit launched after the rescue. Yes... I rinse the unit with fresh water each time I made a trip at sea... Followed by drying completely.