North Wales Kayak Fishing
Cobra 415 vhf radio
firstly i would like to thank buddy for allowing me to
use his radio for this first impresions review .
below is the full speck on this radio they are very impresive
* Unique Compact Design.
* Submersible to JIS7 Standards.
* Tri-Watch.
* Unlimited Channel Memory.
* External Speaker/Mic Jack
* Selectable Power Output - 1, 3 or 5 Watts.
* Large Illuminated Display
* Signal Strength Meter (Transmit & Receive Signal Bars).
* Illuminated Function Keys.
* Instant Channel 16.
* Spring Loaded Belt Clip.
* ATIS (Automatic Transponder Identification System)
* Alkaline Battery Tray Also included for Emergency Power
Use.
* 12v and 230v Charging Leads & Docking Cradle
Included.
The layout and design of this new radio make it both
stylish and easy to use
All the casing edges are rounded and the radio fits nicely in to
the hand
The button layout is very easy to understand and use even with wet
cold hands it would be no problem using these
buttons
Above you get a feel for how easy to navigate the
various functions with the easy to use button lay out.
The large clear display makes it easy to see what you are
reading.
Note the rew button this allows you to hear the last few seconds of
a message again just press it and it will replay the last few
seconds of the last received message so if you miss what someone
says then just click the rew button and hear it again this feature
will come in very handy.
Above shows the nice large transmit button its important that this button is large and easy to press specially with wet cold hands
Above is the rear of the radio note the positive locking catch on the battery compartment and the clever lines to aid in gripping the radio
Above is the desktop charging unit for this radio you can charge the battery either while it is on the radio or while it is off the radio by using the spacer adaptor in the charger the radio has a positive lock when it is inserted in to the charging unit.
To operate a vhf marine radio legally you require a certificate of competence usually this is a 1 day course and an OFCOM portable ship licence