| | Feature | Benefit |
| | Weather Alert | Alerts with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby. |
| | DSC (Digital Selective Calling) | Meets internationally recognized requirements for RTCM- SC-101 Digital Selective Calling that allows you to send a distress signal at the touch of a button or exchange position information with other boats or stations. |
| | Dual Watch | Monitors two (2) user-selected channels at once. |
| 1 or 25 Watts | Dual output power for short and long communications. |
| All 10 NOAA/Weather Channels | Instant access to national all hazards and weather information, 24 hours a day. |
| Submersible | Meets JIS7 standards; Submersible for 30 minutes in one meter deep water. |
| Noise Cancelling Microphone with Controls | Blocks background noise. Controls allow instant access to channels 16 & 9 and changing of channels & setting features. |
| | Instant Channel 16/9 | Instant access to channel 16 and channel 9 for emergency situations. |
| | Illuminated Function Keys | Allows high visibility of function keys. |
| | Illuminated LCD Display | Allows high visibility of display. |
| | Signal Strength Meter | Shows the strength of outgoing and/or incoming signal. |
| | GPS Capability | When connected to a Cobra or most other GPS receivers, you can send your position to other boats in an emergency, or exchange position information with other boats or stations. |
| | Scan | Scan all channels to find conversations in progress. |
| | DSC Call Log | Similar to the Caller ID function on a telephone, it will capture the caller's MMSI ID number and any other data included in a DSC message. |
| | Keystroke Tone Signal (Selectable) | Confirms key activation. This feature is selectable and can be turned ON or OFF. |
| | External Speaker Jack | Allows connection of an external speaker (not included). |
| | USA, Canada and International Channels | Allows operation on any of the three (3) different channel maps established for these areas. |
| 3 Year Warranty (on radio) | For products sold in the USA. |