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81219_5.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, hsb2, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk, SeaTalkNG, SeaTalkHS and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited. RayTalk, Seahawk, Smartpilot, Pathfinder and Raymarine are registered trademarks of Raymarine Holdings Limited. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. www.raymarine.com © Copyright - Raymarine UK Ltd.
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81219_5.book Page ii Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM ii How to make a Mayday call Step 1 16 16/9 V0:10 SQ:05 25W RX MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY Step 2 Press and Hold PTT This is.... (name of vessel, spoken 3 times) MAYDAY.... (name of vessel spoken once) RAY240 LAST/ WX CH 16/9 MENU OK 1/25 MEM WATCH SCAN SQ 1 7 PQRS * 3 2 DEF 5 MNO 8 WXYZ ABC 4 GHI JKL TUV 6 9 0 THEN MY POSITION IS....(latitude and longitude.
81219_5.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 1 Contents Important Information ................................................................................................ 3 Safety notices ................................................................................................. 3 Purpose ........................................................................................................... 4 FCC Notice ...................................................................................
81219_5.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 2 Ray240 User Manual 2.5 Using the handset - making and receiving DSC calls .............................26 ....make an individual routine call? .................................................26 ....make a group routine call? .........................................................27 ....make a specified Distress call? ...................................................28 ....cancel a Distress call? .....................................................
81219_5.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Important Information 3 Important Information Safety notices WARNING Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections. WARNING Electromagnetic exposure Failure to observe the Antenna and EME Exposure guidelines may expose those within the Maximum Permissible Exposure radius to RF radiation absorption that exceeds the FCC MPE limit.
1219_5.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 4 Purpose This handbook contains important information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the US and European versions of the Ray240 VHF radio, which is intended for light marine use and covers the following models: •E42001 Ray240 System - US and Canadian version. •E42002 Ray240E System - European version. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly.
81219_5.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Important Information 5 Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless they are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. Declaration of conformity Raymarine UK Limited hereby declare that the products to which this handbook relates comply with the appropriate requirements and provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
81219_5.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 6 Additional Information The following additional information will be required for completing a license application in Canada or the US: Industry Canada Certification Number IC: 4069B-RAY240D FCC ID PJ5RAY240 FCC Type Accepted Parts 2, 15 and 80 Output Power 1 watt (low), 25 Watts (high) Modulation Frequency Frequency Range 156.000 - 165.
81219_5.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Important Information 7 If regulations in your area do not permit you to program the MMSI number yourself, your Raymarine dealer can program the number for you. For full details of programming your MMSI number into the Ray240 - see Chapter 3:Installation . Automatic Transmission Identification System Some European inland waterways require the use of the Automatic Transmission Identification System (ATIS).
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81219_5.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 9 Chapter 1: General Information 1.1 What is the Ray240? The Ray240 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system, using a phone style handset to access and control all functions. It enables you to make digitally selected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make than traditional voice calls using Channel 16. It can transmit and receive on all available US, Canadian and International Marine VHF channels.
81219_5.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 10 Group calls When groups of ships need the same information (yacht races, club rallies etc.) a special group-call identity can be used to enable restricted broadcast messages. Safety broadcasts Safety broadcasts from coast stations and other shipping automatically generate an alert to ensure that this vital information is not missed.
81219_5.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 11 A Marcom-C VHF radio has the following restrictions: • ATIS is permanently enabled. You will be unable to disable ATIS operation. Marcom-C operation is set by the dealer at point of sale. If you wish to enable or disable Marcom-C mode, you must contact your Raymarine dealer. For further information, please contact Raymarine technical support. 1.
81219_5.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 12 1.5 How do I use the Ray240? 12 DISTRESS 1 11 RAY240 2 L WX 10 1 5 MEM WATCH S 9 8 3 SQ 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS * 3 2 DEF 5 MNO ABC 7 FCC ID PJ5RAY240 IC: 4069B-RAY240 N CH RAY240 HANDSET Product Code: E32002 Input: 11.6 - 15.
81219_5.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 13 1. CHANNEL UP/DOWN moves the selected channel up or down, or scrolls through the menus. 2. MENU Press to access the menus, or to select a menu option. Press and hold to access the phone book. 3. 1/25 changes the transmitting power setting from 1 watt (low) to 25 watt (high) or vice versa. 4. WATCH Press to activate the Dual Watch function (2 channels). Press and hold to activate the Tri-Watch function (3 channels). 5.
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81219_5.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 17 Chapter 2: Operations 2.1 Introduction This chapter shows you how to operate the controls of the Ray240 and use it to make the common Digital Selective Calling (DSC) calls. Using the radio is simple. All of the functions, except adjusting the active speaker volume are controlled from the handset. Note: Differences for the European versions of the radio are shown in brackets in the text. 2.2 The handset controls How do I ....
81219_5.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 18 How do I ....set the squelch? Use squelch to stop background static noise from the receiver. Press the right arrow to increase the squelch and the left arrow to decrease it. The optimum squelch setting is obtained by turning the squelch down until background noise is heard. Then increase the setting by one level to stop this noise. D67 46_ 1 Note: It is not possible to adjust the squelch setting while the radio is in ‘Menu’ mode. ....
81219_5.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 19 How do I ....get the weather forecast? PRESS and HOLD this button to access the Weather channels. Use the channel button to select W0 through to W9 depending upon which weather channel is required. Note: This function is only available when US/Canadian frequency groups are selected. D67 50_ 1 ....select private channels? PRESS and HOLD this button to access the Private channels. Use the channel button to select the required Private channel.
81219_5.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 20 How do I ....scan the channels? Non-priority scanning PRESS this button for non-priority scanning. The radio will scan the channels in sequence for activity, automatically tuning to a channel if activity is detected. D67 52_ 1 Priority scanning PRESS and HOLD this button to start priority scanning. The radio scans the priority channel in between scanning each channel in sequence.
81219_5.book Page 21 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 21 How do I ....navigate the menus? MENU PRESS this button to access the menus or to accept a menu option. D67 55_ 1 CHANNEL UP/DOWN PRESS this button to scroll through the menu options. D67 83_ 1 LAST/WX (PRIV) PRESS this button to return to the previous screen. PRSSS and hold to exit the Menu. Note: EU models use button LAST/PRIV. D67 50_ 1 16/9 (16) PRESS this button to return to the priority channel. Note: EU models use button 16.
81219_5.book Page 22 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 22 How do I ....use the Menu shortcuts? Press and hold to access the DSC Phone Book. For further information refer to - How do I ....make an individual routine call? on page 26 D67 55_ 1 PRESS to move the cursor bar to the last item on the current display. If the cursor is on the last item, the next page, if available, is shown. PRESS and HOLD to move the cursor bar to the last item in the menu.
81219_5.book Page 23 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 23 2.3 Using the handset - station control Note: Applicable to installations with 2 handsets. In normal operation an installation with 2 stations has a primary and a secondary station. The primary station can access all menu functions, the secondary station has limited functionality. Station control enables the user to designate either station as the ‘primary’ station, utilizing full functionality. When the Ray 240 is powered, no station has control.
81219_5.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 24 2.4 Using the handset How do I ....use the intercom? STEP 1 STEP 2 MAIN MENU I/H/F Intercom/hailer/fog Phone Book VHF Operations DSC Operations EXIT Intercom HAILER FOG OK EXIT OK STEP 4 STEP 3 INTERCOM CALLING... RAY240 ....
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81219_5.book Page 26 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 26 2.5 Using the handset - making and receiving DSC calls How do I ....make an individual routine call? STEP 1 Press and hold MAIN MENU Either Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Phone Book or EXIT OK STEP 3 STEP 2 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK Add an entry Flying fox Wave dancer Sun chaser EXIT DSC.
81219_5.book Page 27 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 27 How do I ....make a group routine call? STEP 1 STEP 2 MAIN MENU PHONE BOOK Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Phone Book Add an entry My Group Wave dancer Sun chaser EXIT EXIT OK STEP 3 OK STEP 4 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK DSC.
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81219_5.book Page 29 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 29 How do I ....cancel a Distress call? Note: The ‘Distress’ option on the main menu is only available after a DSC distress call has been sent.
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81219_5.book Page 31 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 31 How do I .... receive a distress call? An incoming DSC distress call will cause an audible alarm to sound and the display to flash. After 10 seconds the alarm volume rises to maximum unless muted by pressing the MUTE button.
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81219_5.book Page 35 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 35 How do I ....respond to a position request? STEP 1 STEP 2 POSITION REQUEST POSITION REQUEST CANCEL CANCEL from MMSI from MMSI MUTE ANSWER D7185_2 STEP 7 Re-tunes to working channel 06 V0:10 SQ:05 25W RX ....
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81219_5.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 37 Intercom/fog/hailer Intercom for full details of using the intercom function refer to How do I....use the intercom? on page 24. Fog warnings The Ray240 has in-built fog warning tones that an be transmitted through a hailer horn. These tones can be used in manual or automatic modes, but any volume adjustments will need to be made in manual mode before selecting automatic mode.
81219_5.book Page 38 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 38 How do I ....set up the automatic fog signal? Step 2 Step 1 MAIN MENU IC/HAILER/FOG Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Settings EXIT INTERCOM HAILER FOGHORN OK CANCEL OK Step 4 Step 3 AUTO FOG AUTO FOG OFF PWR MAKING WAY PWR NOT MAKING WAY SAIL/FISHNG RESTRICTED/TOWING UNDER TOW PILOT AT ANCHOR FOG V0:10 SQ:05 25W RX 16 D7174_1 Hailer The hailer can be used to both listen and talk.
81219_5.book Page 39 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 39 VHF Settings Radio Sensitivity Enables the receiving sensitivity of the Ray240 to be reduced in areas of high traffic to decrease unwanted reception. This is also known as local mode.
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81219_5.book Page 41 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 41 Chapter 3: Installation 3.1 EMC Installation Guidelines All Raymarine Equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
81219_5.book Page 42 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 42 3.2 What’s in the box? You will find these items in the box: Active speaker Gasket set Mounting bracket User Guide Transceiver Dust cover VHF Radio with DSC 5 m extension cable Vessel Name MMSI Number Call Sign Document No: 86088_1 Quick reference guide Stud (x2) Handset Handset Cradle Connector plate Screw, No.8 x 3/4"(x6) Thumb nut (x2) Screw, No.
81219_5.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 43 Can I get optional extras? You can obtain the following optional extras for the Ray240: Description Part No.
81219_5.book Page 44 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 44 • • • • • • dry, protected and well ventilated. free from high operating temperatures. free from excessive vibration. accessible for cable routing. at least three feet from the antenna. in such a position that accidental contact with the heatsink is avoided. You must avoid mounting it: • in an engine compartment. • where there might be flammable vapors, such as in an engine room or compartment, or in a fuel tank bay.
81219_5.book Page 45 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 45 • as high as possible and free from obstruction for maximum range. VHF transmission is essentially line-of-sight. • if you have to extend the length of the co-axial cable between the antenna and the radio, use one that is designed for minimum power loss over the cable length. Cables When planning the installation, consideration should be given to where cables are to be run: • Try and avoid acute bends in cables.
81219_5.book Page 46 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 46 3.4 Typical installation A typical installation for the Ray 240 is shown below: Power Red 12V DC Black 0V To Antenna GPS signal (from SeaTalk bus) NMEA Hailer horn VOL/PWR Optional 2nd station VOL/PWR Note: If you wish to connect your SeaTalk GPS antenna (e.g. RS125) directly to the Ray240 VHF you must ensure that the GPS antenna is also connected to a suitable power supply.
81219_5.book Page 47 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 47 3.5 How much space does the Ray240 need? To help you plan the installation of your Ray240 and its associated components the dimensions are: 273 mm (10.75 in) 67 mm (2.64 in) D6816-1 178 mm (7 in) Transceiver Unit A 50mm air space should be left around the transceiver when installed to enable airflow and ventilation for cooling the heatsink. Note: During normal operation, the transceiver unit heat sink will become warm.
81219_5.book Page 48 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 48 Handset and Cradle LAST/ WX CH 16/9 170 mm (6.7 in) RAY240 MENU OK 1/25 MEM SCAN WATCH SQ 1 GHI 7 PQRS * 3 2 DEF 5 MNO 8 WXYZ ABC 4 JKL TUV 6 9 0 D6818-1 99.5 mm (3.9 in) 46 mm (1.
81219_5.book Page 49 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 49 3.6 How do I make the electrical connections? Use the combined Power/Hailer/NMEA cable to make the electrical connections. as shown: Loud hailer - To battery / power supply Power +ve Red Power -ve Black Hailer +ve Yellow Hailer -ve Green Screen NMEA 0183 device (e.g. MFD) NMEA out +ve Brown NMEA out -ve Orange Screen NMEA 0183 device (e.g.
81219_5.book Page 50 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 50 The Ray240 base transceiver does not have an ON/OFF switch. It is therefore strongly recommended that your radio is connected to the boat’s power supply through a dedicated power breaker to avoid unnecessary drain on the electrical system when your boat is not in use. To ensure that the unit works correctly: • You should connect the power cable to the DC supply using lugs (not supplied) that have been crimped and soldered.
81219_5.book Page 51 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 51 How do I connect the cables to the transceiver? You connect the cables to the labelled connectors as follows: Power Antenna Handset D6827_1 Position data input How do I connect the handset to the transceiver? You should connect the handset cable to the transceiver using the bulkhead mounted connector. Full details of which are shown on the Installation Guide. 3.
81219_5.book Page 52 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 52 3.8 Setting up the Ray240 How do I .... enter my boat’s MMSI number? Have your MMSI number ready before you start Step 2 Step 1 MAIN MENU SETTINGS Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Settings EXIT Handset Display DSC Operations ATIS OK CANCEL OK Step 4 Step 3 CAUTION: MMSI NUMBER You only get one chance to enter the MMSI number.
81219_5.book Page 53 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 53 How do I ....enter my ATIS number? Have your ATIS number ready before you start Step 2 Step 1 MAIN MENU SETTINGS Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Settings EXIT Handset Display DSC Operations ATIS OK CANCEL OK Step 4 Step 3 CAUTION: ATIS NUMBER You only get one chance to enter the ATIS number.
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81219_5.book Page 55 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 55 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting CAUTION Cleaning Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean this equipment. 4.1 Introduction The Ray240 is designed to provide long-term operation. It is recognized, however that environmental and other factors may result in the need for occasional service. 4.2 What maintenance can I do? The Ray240 has no user serviceable parts or adjustments. Never remove the cover or attempt to service the product.
81219_5.book Page 56 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 56 Problem Possible cause Suggested action Radio will not power (a) Loose wiring connection (a) Check all connections up (b) 10 amp Fuse has blown (b) Check 10 amp fuse and replace if necessary. DSC functions are not working MMSI number not entered Check MMSI number has been entered correctly Position data not shown Information not being received from GPS Check GPS is switched on and connected to the radio. Check units are interfaced correctly.
81219_5.book Page 57 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 5: VHF Channels 57 Appendix 5: VHF Channels 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 03A 156.150 156.150 x U.S. Government only 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.
81219_5.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 58 CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 21A 157.050 157.050 x U.S. Coast Guard only 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.
81219_5.book Page 59 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 5: VHF Channels CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq 59 Single Freq Use 80A 157.025 157.025 x Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only 81A 157.075 157.075 x U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations. 82A 157.125 157.125 x U.S. Government only 83A 157.175 157.175 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.
81219_5.book Page 60 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 60 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.
81219_5.book Page 61 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 5: VHF Channels CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 61 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.
81219_5.book Page 62 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 62 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.
81219_5.book Page 63 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 5: VHF Channels CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 63 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.
81219_5.book Page 64 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 64 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.
81219_5.book Page 65 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 5: VHF Channels 65 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.
81219_5.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 66 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.
81219_5.book Page 67 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 5: VHF Channels CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 67 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.
81219_5.book Page 68 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 68 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.
81219_5.book Page 69 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 5: VHF Channels 69 by an authorized Raymarine dealer to use the national channels that are approved for your country.
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81219_5.book Page 71 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 6: Technical specification 71 Appendix 6: Technical specification Transmitter Channels All available US, International and Canadian VHF Marine Band Frequency Stability ± 1.5 kHz Frequency Range 155.000 - 165.
81219_5.book Page 72 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 72 Audio Output (active speaker) 5W Audio distortion < 5% Hum & Noise in Audio < -40 dB Hailer Output - 4 Ohms 22W - 8 Ohms 10W Operating requirements Input Voltage 12V nominal (10.8 to 15.6) Current consumption (single handset system) Receive Standby Current 25W @ 13.
81219_5.book Page 73 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM Appendix 7: Hints and Tips 73 Appendix 7: Hints and Tips Phonetic Alphabet To help make call letters more clearly understood, and to assist in spelling out similar sounding or unfamiliar word, radiotelephone users employ the international phonetic alphabet.
81219_5.book Page 74 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:19 AM 74 Prowords Prowords can be used to simplify and speed up radio communications. Proword Meaning ACKNOWLEDGE Have you received and understood? CONFIRM My version is....... is that correct? CORRECTION An error has been made; the correct version is........ I SAY AGAIN I repeat.... (e.g.
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