86 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Safety or Routine Call is received, the LCD alternates between a screen displaying the name (or MMSI ID) of the station initiating the call and one requesting a change of working channels. The 2 alternating pages of data are recorded in the Call Log. The envelope icon ( ) blinks until you accept the call, reject the call, or open the resulting unread message stored in the log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 90.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 87 To accept an All Ships Urgency or Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is ON Press the OK soft key or the CH knob. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio automatically switches to channel 16. Press PTT to communicate. If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD.
88 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Specifying the Target Vessel 1. Select POS REQUEST from the DSC menu. 2. Select the target station name from the phonebook. —or— Select and enter the target station’s MMSI number, as described in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 75. 3. Press SEND to transmit the Position Request Call. The call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to the original channel and waits for acknowledgement. During this period you are still able to receive calls.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 89 Retrieving the Last Received Position Data 1. From the DSC Menu, select CALL LOG. 2. In the Call Log screen, rotate CH or press the up down arrow keys to select POS REPORT. 3. Push in the CH knob or press SELECT. The last received position request data (LAST CALL) is displayed. Note: Only the last position is saved. The next received position will overwrite the existing position data. Press BACK or the CLEAR/WX key to exit.
90 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios 5.8 Received Calls (Logs) The radio maintains lists of the last received DSC call types by number and time of call. Separate logs are maintained for the following: 1. Distress • Distress Log • Distress ACK Log • Distress Relay Log 2. Call Log • Individual Calls • All Ship Calls • Group Calls 3. Position Log • Last call received If the calling vessel or station is listed in your DSC Phonebook, the vessel or station name appears in the display as it is listed.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 91 To view the Received Call Logs: 1. Highlight RECV’D CALLS from the DSC menu. 2. Press SELECT. Three log categories appear: DISTRESS, CALL LOG and POSIT’N LOG. If any of these logs contain an unread item, an arrow symbol ( ) appears to the left of the log name. 3. Highlight the desired log. 4. Press Select. Entry 01 appears first with call type and time of the last call. This is the most recent call. 5.
92 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Press OK CALL BACK DELETE SAVE [BACK] D9427-1 72 . . . B SHIP/SHIP BACK OPTIONS PURA VIDA • Call Back. Makes a routine Individual Call to the caller listed in the entry. • Delete. Remove this entry from the log. • Save. Stores any undefined MMSI number into the Phonebook and enables you to assign a corresponding name to it. If a name is already assigned for this MMSI number in the phonebook, you are prompted to edit the name. 5.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 93 This is a one time operation. After the MMSI number is programmed: • you will not be able to change it • only your dealer/distributor can change it • after entering your MMSI ID, accessing this menu item will merely display the programmed number To enter or view the MMSI ID number: 1. From the DSC Menu, select DSC SETUP. 2. From the DSC SETUP menu item, select MY MMSI ID. If an existing MMSI ID is stored, the value appears.
4 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios DSC MENU 68 POS REQUEST CALL LOG U PHONEBOOK S A B DSC SETUP [BACK] PLEASURE SELECT 68 U S A PLEASURE SELECT DSC SETUP MY MMSI ID POS REPLY AUTO CH CHG B [BACK] 68 MY MMSI ID INPUT MY MMSI ID: U S _-------A B PLEASURE BACK D9270-1 Select numbers Press OK 68 MY MMSI ID 68 MY MMSI ID INPUT MY MMSI ID: 366123456 U S A B PRESS DONE PLEASURE BACK DONE Select numbers Press OK RE-ENTER MY MMSI ID: 366123456 U S A B PRESS DONE PLEASURE BACK DONE 68 MY MMSI ID
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 95 • OFF will not send position data under any circumstances, nor notify you that the request has been made. The default setting is MANUAL, which is described in “Position Request“ on page 87. Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls For incoming Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls, this option determines whether your radio automatically switches to Priority Channel 16 to receive the call or prompts you to manually accept or decline the channel change.
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Chapter 6: Customer Service This chapter provides information on service for your Ray218 or Ray55. 6.1 How to Contact Raymarine On the Internet Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.
98 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt. Should you wish to inquire about the repair status of your unit, contact the Product Repair Center at: 603-881-5200 ext. 2118 Please have the product reference number, or unit serial number, ready when you call. We will do everything possible to repair and return your unit quickly.
Appendix A: Specifications Generals Mounting Bracket or flush mount Size (H x W x D): Ray218 Flush Mounted Bracket Mounted 3.84 x 7.79 x 7.06 in (97.5 x 198 x 179.3 mm) 4.43 x 8.76 x 7.06 in (112.5 x 222.4 x 179.3 mm) Size (H x W x D): Ray55 Flush Mounted Bracket Mounted 3.04 x 7.09 x 6.65 in (77.2 x 180 x 169 mm) 3.69 x 7.52 x 6.65 in (93.8 x 191 x 169 mm) Weight, Ray218: Transceiver Microphone 3.5 lbs (1.59 kg) 0.4 lbs (0.181 kg) Weight, Ray55: Transceiver & Microphone 3.9 lbs (1.
100 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios NMEA IN Sentences supported (NMEA 0183 ver. 3.01): GLL GGA RMA RMC GNS Geographic position, Latitude/Longitude GPS fix data Recommended minimum data for LORAN Recommended minimum data for GPS GNSS fix data NMEA OUT Sentences (NMEA 0183 ver. 3.01): DSC DSE DSC data Extended DSC data Transmitter Frequency Error 10 ppm RF Power (at 13.
Appendix B: Radio Controls This section is a quick reference to your radio’s controls.
102 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Microphone Keys Key Name Press & Release Press & Hold 3 seconds 1. PTT Push-to-Talk Push-to-Talk 2. HI/LO LOC/DIS TX Power High/Low and ACCEPT key for menu item selections Toggles between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). 3. 16/9 Switch between the Priority and Working Channels Switch to Secondary Priority CH (9); If already tuned to secondary channel, program a new secondary Priority Channel. 4.
Appendix B: Radio Controls 103 Key Name Press & Release Press & Hold 3 seconds 13. 16/9 Switch between the Priority and Working Channels Switch to secondary Priority CH (9); If already tuned to secondary channel, program a new secondary Priority Channel. 14. DISTRESS Designate Distress Type Make Distress Call Optional RayMic Handset D9253-1 The optional RayMic provides you with more functions than the standard microphone in a telephone handset design.
104 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios RayMic Keys Key Name Function A. PTT Push-to-Talk. B. VOL/SQ By default, these keys control earpiece speaker volume. Press the up arrow key to increase or the down arrow to decrease the volume. Press and release the center of the VOL/SQ key to activate squelch threshold level adjustment. Press the down arrow key until audio is heard. Then press the up arrow until background noise disappears. C. CLEAR/WX Press and release to invoke Cancel function.
Appendix C: Menu Structure Following is the structure of the menu that appears when the MENU/DSC key is pressed and then immediately released.
106 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Following is the structure of the menu that appears when the MENU/DSC key is pressed and held for 3 seconds.
Appendix D: Channel List U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 01A 156.050 156.050 x Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area. 1 05A 156.250 156.250 x Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas. 06 156.300 156.300 x Intership Safety 07A 156.350 156.350 x Commercial 08 156.400 156.400 x Commercial (Intership only) 09 156.450 156.450 x Boater Calling.
108 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 22A 157.100 157.100 x Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16. 23A 157.150 157.150 x U.S. Coast Guard only 24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 28 157.
Appendix D: Channel List CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq 83A 157.175 157.175 109 Single Freq Use x U.S. Coast Guard only 84 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 87 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator) 88 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence only near Canadian border 88A 157.425 157.
110 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 01 156.050 160.650 PC Public Correspondence 02 156.100 160.700 PC Public Correspondence 03 156.150 160.750 PC Public Correspondence 04A 156.200 156.200 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue1 04A 156.200 156.200 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only 05A 156.250 156.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 111 Area of Operation Use 14 156.700 156.700 AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: Port operations and pilot information and messages. 15 156.750 156.750 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power. May also be used for on-board communications. 16 156.800 156.800 All areas International Distress, Safety and Calling2 17 156.
112 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 27 157.350 161.950 AC, GL, PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 28 157.400 162.000 PC Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence 28B 60 - 162.000 AC 156.025 160.625 PC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service. Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 61A 156.075 156.075 PC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. 61A 156.075 156.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 113 Area of Operation Use 68 156.425 156.425 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs. 69 156.475 156.475 All areas except EC Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial 69 156.475 156.475 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. 71 156.575 156.575 PC Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement 71 156.575 156.
114 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 82A 157.125 157.125 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only. 82A 157.125 157.125 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas. 83 Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only. 157.175 161.775 PC 83A 157.175 157.175 EC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies.
Appendix D: Channel List 115 International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 04 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 05 156.250 160.
116 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 61 156.075 160.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 117 Single Freq Use 82 157.125 161.725 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 83 157.175 161.775 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 84 157.225 161.825 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 85 157.275 161.875 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 86 157.325 161.925 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 87 157.375 157.
118 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios WX Channels (North America only) Weather Channel Frequency in MHz WX 1 162.550 WX 2 162.400 WX 3 162.475 WX 4 162.425 WX 5 162.450 WX 6 162.500 WX 7 162.525 WX 8 161.650 WX 9 161.775 WX 10 163.
Appendix E: Glossary Term Meaning All Scan A feature that scans all channels in the channel set. All Ships Call A DSC call that sends out a message to all vessels within range. The Ray218/Ray55 can make two different types of All Ships calls: Safety Calls for advisory alerts or Urgency Calls when assistance is required but there is no imminent danger to the vessel. Canadian Channels Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada.
120 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Term Meaning NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) Position Request A DSC call requesting GPS position information from any station for which an MMSI number is known. You can also send out your position to other stations. Priority Channel Channel 16 or 9 Priority Scan (PSCAN) A feature that alternates monitoring the Priority Channel 16 with each of the regular channels.
121 Index 16/9 key 26, 27, 29 NMEA 21 power 20 Contrast adjustment 62 Conventions 9 Customer Support 97 A D Numerics Accessories 98 Adding channels to memory 48 Alert 33 All Scan function 43 All Ships Calls 85 Receiving 86 Transmitting 85 Antenna Problem 33 ATIS indicator 30 Automatic Channel Changing 31, 95 B Backlight adjustment 62 Base in Use 33 Battery 33 Bearing Mode 63 C Cable connections 19 Canadian channels 32, 110 Channel Knob 26 Name 51 Tuning 34 UP/DOWN key 26, 29 Channel List 107 Canadia
122 G Glossary 119 GPS 22 indicator 31 Installing 21 Position Reply 94 setup 57 Group Calls 81 Receiving 83 Transmitting 82 Group MMSI Setup 81 H Hailer 21, 27, 54 Handset 26, 102, 103 Help from Raymarine 97 HI/LO indicator 30 key 26 power selection 46 High Voltage 21, 33 Ray218 and Ray55 VHF Radios Adding channels to 48 Menu 27, 39 DSC Setup 92 GPS/Time Setup 57 Phonebook 74 Adding entries 75 Deleting entries 77 Editing entries 76 Settings 58 MENU/DSC key 27, 29, 39, 67 Messages 33, 90 Microphone 26, 39
123 R Radio Setup Channel Name 51 Favorite Channel 52 Frequency Band 50 Sensitivity 54 Raymarine Addresses 97 Phone numbers 97 Web site 97 RayMic 28, 39, 55, 68, 103 Received Calls 90 Repair 97 Reset 65 RX indicator 30 S Save 26 SAVED indicator 30 Saved Scan function 44 Scan Mode 42 All Scan 43 Priority All Scan 44 Priority Saved Scan 45 Saved Scan 44 SCAN/SAVE key 26 Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel 36 Sensitivity 54 Service 97 Settings 58, 92 COG/SOG Display 59 Latitude/Longitude Display 59 Time Displa
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