CHICAGO, November 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- Handset Pairs with Mobile Phone for Loud and Clear Communication on the Water

Cobra Electronics (Nasdaq: COBR) today announced the launch of a new marine product that will revolutionize the way boaters communicate. The patent-pending MR F300 BT EU handset uses Cobra's exclusive MicroBlue(TM) technology that enables boaters to have loud and clear non-emergency mobile phone conversations while underway.

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Set to debut at the 2009 Marine Equipment Trade Show, November 18-20 in Amsterdam, the MR F300 BT EU pairs Bluetooth(R) wireless technology with a combination microphone/speaker handset. Incoming phone call audio is routed through the speaker, and outgoing voice audio is relayed through the noise-canceling microphone. This exclusive technology allows boaters to stow their cell phones safely below deck or in a safe, dry place while still enabling them to make and receive phones calls over the loudest engine and wind noise.

The MR F300 BT EU is the first-of-its-kind in the marine category and addresses a significant on-the-water need, said Jean Louis Poot, Managing Director, Cobra Electronics Europe Limited. The product helps boaters tackle the communication challenges posed by the noisy marine environment, without interrupting the boating experience.

With a design reminiscent of a fixed-mount VHF radio microphone, the MR F300 BT EU plugs into a supplied 12V waterproof connector that is easily installed. The Cobra MicroBlue technology ensures incoming and outgoing calls are easily heard over the conversations of other passengers or in gusty winds. The product has a green call button that begins conversations, a push-to-talk side button that un-mutes the microphone, and a red button that terminates the call. While it is not a replacement for a VHF radio, which is primarily used for emergency communication, the MR F300 BT EU is designed to enhance the recreational boater's experience by making non-emergency communication easier and more convenient.

The new product offers a large, illuminated display; caller ID for incoming calls; auto redial; a phone book and call log; an external audio output, which connects to the boat stereo's auxiliary input to allow calls to be routed through the boat's speaker system when enabled; and is rated submersible to the JIS7 specification.

The MR F300 BT EU will be available through Cobra's established European distribution network in November 2008. See http://www.cobra.com/marine for more details.

In addition to the MR F300 BT EU, Cobra is showcasing its entire marine product line at METS in booth 01-358 (Hall 1).

About Cobra Electronics

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte Touche have all recently recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at http://www.cobra.com.

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