Operation Manual

3-10 Operations
4) Weather Channel Access Operation
The RAY230E is programmed to receive 10 NOAA weather channels
and will sound an alarm if a Weather Alert is received. This operation
is available only in US frequency mode, if this mode has been activated
in your unit.
5) Channel Memory Operation
Channels that are stored in memory in the same frequency group can
be scanned using the Memory Channel Scan function.
6) Priority Channel Operation
Channel 16 is designated as the Priority Channel.
7) Dimmer Operation
Select from four LCD backlight levels, including OFF.
8) Monitor Operation
Select from Dual-Watch or Tri-Watch mode.
9) Scan Operation
Select from All Scan or Memory Scan.
10) Selecting Transmission Power Output
Select either 1W or 25W for the transmission power.
11) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Operation
This operation conforms to EN 301 025 in accordance with ITU-RM493.
These functions include Individual Ships Call, All Ships Call, Distress
Call, Group Call, and DSC logging capability.
12) NMEA Receiving Operation
Positional information from external equipment is obtained using the
NMEA 0183 interface. Receivable commands are limited to the position
commands of GGA, GLL, RMC, and RMA and to the status commands
of RMC, APB, GLL, and APA.
13) ATIS Operation
When operating in inland waterways, many European countries require
automatic identification transmission, in accordance with ETS300 698.
The RAY230E has the capability of activating this ATIS function.
This radio is also equipped with “ATIS Killer” to squelch unwanted
electrical noise associated with ATIS transmissions.
14) SeaTalk Operation
Position data from other Raymarine equipment is obtained using the
SeaTalk line.
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