Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81297-1 Date: June 2007
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Contents Trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................ 2 About this Handbook .............................................................................................9 Intended Use .................................................................................................. 9 Conventions Used ........................................................................................ 9 Technical Accuracy ............................................................
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3. 16/PLUS ...............................................................................23 4. UP/DOWN ................................................................................24 5. SCAN / SAVE .............................................................................24 Transceiver Controls .............................................................................24 6. CH/OK ..........................................................
3.10 Transmitting ....................................................................................... 32 3.11 Menu Mode Operation ......................................................................... 33 3.12 DSC Call Operation .............................................................................. 33 Chapter 4: Menu Settings ..................................................................................35 4.1 Menu Function ................................................................
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio GPS SETUP .....................................................................................59 SYSTEM CONFIG ............................................................................59 DSC MENU .....................................................................................60 Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ......................................................61 5.1 DSC Call Menu ..............................................................................
Position Reply .................................................................................... 90 Chapter 6: Customer Service ............................................................................91 6.1 How to Contact Raymarine .................................................................. 91 On the Internet ..................................................................................... 91 Customer Support ..........................................................................
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio
About this Handbook Intended Use This handbook describes the Ray49E fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray49E provides two-way communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels. The Ray49E includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals (for example: MENU/DSC).
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Important Information Licensing Prior to using your Ray49E, please check your national requirements for both operators and equipment licensing. Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) The Ray49E includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). A nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC equipment. In some areas, a radio operator license is required before an MMSI number will be issued.
Important Information 11 Note: When ATIS is enabled, certain programming steps have been implemented to pro- tect the integrity of the Basel Agreement, including the blocking of DSC functions when ATIS is active. See “ATIS Function“ on page 53. Safety Notices Your Raymarine VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards but correct installation and use is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Duty Cycle The normal duty cycle of the Ray 49E is 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% standby.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Ray49E Fixed Station VHF Radios D10240-1 The Ray49E marine VHF radiotelephone is a microprocessor-controlled transceiver that provides reliable simplex (single frequency) and semi-duplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of this radio. The Ray49E provides two-way communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian marine and weather channels.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio • • • • • • • • All Scan, Memory Scan and 2 Priority Scan functions Dual/Tri Watch Monitor modes Local Mode decreases noise in areas where RF interference is high Enhanced GPS Position Data gives Latitude and Longitude to 1/10,000 of a minute plus Time, SOG and COG data from any NMEA input Automatically distinguishes between calls made to Ship or Coast Stations Low and High Voltage detection with alert Editable Channel Name 10 Brightness and Contrast settings Digital Selective
Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory. Removing the Sun Cover The Sun Cover was designed to remain on the radio, even in rough seas. To remove the Sun Cover: 1. Place your thumb in the dimple and push downward. 2.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Equipment Supplied The Ray49E comes in two colors: gray and white. The following is a list of materials supplied with each model.
Chapter 2: Installation 17 2.2 Planning the Installation Mount the transceiver to allow easy access from the location where the boat is normally navigated. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry, protected, wellventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive vibration. Provide sufficient space behind the transceiver to allow for proper cable connections to the rear panel connectors.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 179mm (7.05 in) 138mm (5.43 in) 126mm (4.96 in) 76.8mm (3.02 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 43.7mm (1.72 in) top 175mm (6.89 in) bottom 87.7mm (3.45 in) 167mm (6.57 in) 130mm (5.12 in) 45mm (1.77 in) 73mm (2.87 in) 90.3mm (3.56 in) 150.7mm (5.93 in) 58.1mm (2.29 in) 17.3mm (0.
Chapter 2: Installation 19 2.3 Cable Connections The radio has bullet connectors for power and cable connectors for attaching the optional Microphone Relocation Kit. The remaining wires are for attaching NMEA, and an optional external speaker or hailer horn. Connect the wires as shown in the following table. Other connections are discussed in the ensuing sections.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Power The red and black Power Cord provides connection to DC power. Slide the bullet connectors on the cord into their mates (with the same colored wire) on the rear of the radio. Connect the stripped wires on the Power Cord to the nearest primary source of the boat's DC power. A suitable source would be a circuit breaker on the power panel or a fuse block near the unit, rated at 10 amps.
Chapter 2: Installation 21 to Radio: from GPS: NMEA IN + (gray) NMEA OUT + NMEA IN (purple) NMEA OUT D9308-2 NMEA Alarm When no valid position data is available, the NMEA alarm sounds (provided that the MMSI number has been programmed): the GPS satellite icon flashes and NO POS DATA is displayed on the dot matrix display. The alert tone sounds for 5 seconds or until you acknowledge it by pressing any key. The alarm repeats every four hours, as long as the condition exists.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Antenna Mounting Suggestions Mounting the VHF antenna properly is very important because it will directly affect the performance of your VHF radio. Use a VHF antenna designed for marine vessels. Since VHF transmission is essentially line-of-sight, mount the antenna at a location on the vessel that is free of obstruction to obtain maximum range.
Chapter 3: General Operations 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs D10242-1 Several of the keys on the front panel of the transceiver serve multiple purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing that key for fewer than 3 seconds and then releasing it. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for greater than 3 seconds. Microphone Keys 1. PTT Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit. 2.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 4. UP/DOWN Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing. Can also be used to scroll through selections in menu and programming modes. 5. SCAN / SAVE Press and release this key to access the Scan Mode menu, which is described on page 37. If Scan Mode is active, pressing this key terminates the scan. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter a channel into the radio’s memory.
Chapter 3: General Operations 25 10. CLEAR Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode (if available). 11. DW/TRI Press and release to initiate Dual Watch mode. Press and hold for 3 seconds to initiate Tri Watch mode. 12. 16/PLUS Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. 13.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 1. (TX) Transmitting Indicates the PTT key is being pressed and the radio is transmitting. 2. (RX) Receiving Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal. 3. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode Indicates the radio is in Local Reception mode, which decreases receiver sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted reception. 3. (HI/LO) TX Power Indicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO). 4.
Chapter 3: General Operations 8. 27 Weather Alert Indicates that the radio is monitoring for weather alert broadcasts. US and Canada only. 9. (U, I, C, WX) Channel Set Indicates which channel set is selected: U (USA), I (International), C (Canadian), or WX (Weather). Note: Special licensing is required to receive the US and Canadian channel sets. 10. (A, B) Channel Status A subscript character following the channel number indicates special qualities.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 14. (HI, LO) Transmit Power Indicates whether radio tranmissions are being made at 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO). 15. ATIS Active Indicates ATIS transmission is enabled. If enabled on your radio, this feature is only available in European countries using the International channel set. 3.3 Turning the Power ON and OFF Turn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks.
Chapter 3: General Operations 29 3.6 Tuning the Channel ...on the Transceiver Rotate the CH/OK knob clockwise to increase the channel number. Rotate the CH/OK knob counter clockwise to decrease the channel number. ...on the Microphone Press and release the UP arrow to increase the channel number. Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrease the channel. Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling. 3.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Weather Alert Operation (If Available) NOAA also broadcasts continuous severe weather alerts as needed. You can set your Ray49E to notify you when such an alert is issued. Press and hold the CLEAR key to enter weather mode. Then, press and hold the CLEAR key again to enable weather alert. The cloud icon appears. PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs D10244-1 162.550 26 04.2172N 080 09.
Chapter 3: General Operations 31 3.9 Selecting the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel The Ray218E/Ray55E enables you to program the 16/PLUS key to store a Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. The default is channel 9. If on primary Priority channel 16 or a working channel, press and hold the 16/PLUS for 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel at high power. The label 2ND PRIORITY appears. The default is channel 9. 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 2ND PRIORITY 50 46.1718N 001 17.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 2ND PRIORITY 50 46.1718N 001 17.7189W AM11:56LOC CH 2ND PRI? >YES NO 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 SELECT 2ND PRIORITY CH PRESS [OK] TO ACCEPT SELECT 2ND PRIORITY CH PRESS [OK] TO ACCEPT 2ND PRI CH IS CHANGED 2ND PRIORITY 50 46.1718N 001 17.7189W AM11:57LOC PRESS [OK] D10247-1 3.10 Transmitting Press and hold the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key on the microphone to transmit on the selected channel, and then release to receive.
Chapter 3: General Operations 33 3.11 Menu Mode Operation Press and release the MENU/DSC key while in standby mode to enter Menu Mode. Menu mode is fully described in Chapter 4. 3.12 DSC Call Operation Press and hold the MENU/DSC key for greater than 3 seconds while in standby operation mode to enter DSC Call Mode. DSC Call mode is fully described in Chapter 5.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 4.1 Menu Function Most of the radio’s functions reside in the Main Menu, which is accessed through the MENU/DSC key. A diagram of the menu structure can be found in Appendix C. Making Menu and Programming Selections There are two ways to make menu and character selections in your radio: D10025-1 1. Most examples in this chapter describe making selections using the CH/OK knob on the transceiver. 2.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio SYS CONFIG >BACKLIGHT CONTRAST KEY BEEP D10251-1 3. Press in the CH/OK knob on the transceiver or HI/LO key on the microphone to accept. The sub-menu headings are displayed. SYS CONFIG BACKLIGHT CONTRAST >KEY BEEP D10252-1 4. Rotate the CH/OK knob on the transceiver or press the CH up/down key on the microphone to highlight the desired sub-menu. KEY BEEP >LOUD QUIET OFF D10253-1 5. Press CH/OK on the transceiver or the HI/LO key on microphone to accept.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 37 7. Press CH/OK on the transceiver or the HI/LO key on the microphone to accept. The setting is changed. Continue in the same manner to make any other setting changes. D10255-1 SYS CONFIG BACKLIGHT CONTRAST >KEY BEEP To return to the previous menu level, select the [BACK] menu option or press the CLEAR key. To exit the Menu mode, press the CLEAR key again or else press the 16/PLUS key to switch to the priority channel in standby mode. 4.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Your Ray49E is equipped with four types of scan options: All Scan, Saved (Memory) Scan, Priority All Scan and Priority Saved Scan. The following illustration demonstrates how to initiate All Scan but the procedure is the same for all scan mode options. Note: Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored dur- ing the Scan Modes. If the WX Alert tone is detected, the scan is halted to receive the Weather Alert broadcast.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 39 Priority All Scan Priority All Scan searches for activity on all channels but alternates scanning the Priority Channel 16 after each channel. When active, SCAN ALL+16 appears on the display. SCAN ALL+16 SCAN ALL+16 SCAN ALL+16 SCAN ALL+16 SCAN ALL+16 SCAN ALL+16 SCAN ALL+16 D10259-1 Saved (Memory) Scan In Saved Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Priority Saved Scan Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan except that the radio alternates searching for activity on the Priority Channel 16 and the channels stored in memory. When active, SCAN SAVD + 16 appears on the display. Note: If no channels have been saved into memory when you select this feature, an error tone sounds.
VHF OPS SCAN MODE >HI/LO POWER SAVE CH HI/LO POWER >HI LOW HI/LO POWER HI >LOW VHF OPS SCAN MODE >HI/LO POWER SAVE CH D10262-1 Chapter 4: Menu Settings Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the HILO operation request is denied, an error tone beeps.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio To remove the selected channel from memory, navigate to CLEAR and then press CH/OK. The SAVED icon either appears to indicate that the current channel has been saved in memory or disappears to indicate that it has been removed from memory.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 43 Dual Watch Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 in cycle. DUAL 16 appears on the top line of the display. -1 38 01 D1 Dual Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is channel 72. Tri Watch Tri Watch monitors in cycle channel 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. TRI 16+09 appears on the top line of the display.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Frequency Band VHF OPS SAVE CH WATCH MODE >FREQ BAND FREQ BAND USA >INTERNATNL CANADA 72 FREQ BAND >USA INTERNATNL CANADA 72 72 SHIP/SHIP 26 04.2172N 080 09.0933W AM11:57LOC 72 D10140-1 The Ray49E can transmit and receive all USA, International and Canadian frequencies, if so licensed. This setting determines which channel set is being used. The appropriate indicator is illuminated in the LCD: U for USA, I for International, or C for Canadian channel sets.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 45 To completely remove the Channel Name, rotate the CH/OK knob to choose DELETE in step 5 above, instead, and then press CH/OK to select. After the name is deleted, no name is displayed for this channel.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Sensitivity VHF OPS FREQ BAND CH NAME >SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY DISTANT >LOCAL 77 SENSITIVITY >DISTANT LOCAL 77 77 FISHING 50 46.1718N 001 17.7189W AM11:57LOC 77 D10268-1 Use this setting to switch the transmit power from high to low. Rotate the CH/OK knob t o toggle between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). The LOCAL icon appears while in Local mode and then is removed in Distant mode. 4.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 47 Manual Position If no GPS data is available and the MMSI number has been programmed, the “NO GPS” icon does not appear, and POS DATA REQ is displayed on the dot matrix display, followed by NO POS DATA. An alarm sounds for 5 seconds or until you acknowledge by pressing any key. The alert repeats every four hours as long as no position information has been entered manually. If position data is entered manually but has not been updated during the previous 23.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 73 MANUAL POS -- --.----N --- --.----W --:--UTC 73 MANUAL POS 5- --.----N --- --.----W --:--UTC 73 MANUAL POS 50 46.1700N -- --.----W --:--UTC 73 MANUAL POS 50 46.1700N 0-- --.----W --:--UTC 73 MANUAL POS 50 46.1700N 001 17.7100W -:--UTC 73 MANUAL POS 50 46.1700N 001 17.7100W 1-:--UTC 73 SHIP/SHIP 50 46.1700N 001 17.7100W MAN10:00UTC 73 GPS SETUP >MANUAL POS SETTING [BACK] D10270-1 • Continue this process until all time data been selected.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 49 Settings GPS SETUP MANUAL POS >SETTING [BACK] 77 SETTING >L/L DISPLAY TIME DISPLY TIME OFFSET 77 D10271-1 You can also set how some time and position information is displayed on the screen. Make your selection from the options on the list. Latitude/Longitude Display The L/L DISPLAY setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data are displayed on the screen in standby mode.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 06 PLEASURE 26 04.2172N 080 09.0933W 111'T 12.4KT 06 COG/SOG >ON OFF [BACK] 06 D10272-1 SETTING TIME FORMAT >COG/SOG [BACK] Note: If COG/SOG is set ON, TIME DISPLAY is automatically set to OFF. Because they occupy the same line on the LCD, only one of these two settings can be displayed at a time.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 51 program the ATIS number yourself, you can have your dealer program the number for you. Note: The ATIS ID number is a ten digit number, beginning with a “9”. The MY ATIS set up process has you input only the last 9 digits. The leading “9” is automatically input for you but does not appear on the display. This is a one time operation.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 72 ATSI OPS >MY ATIS ID ATIS FUNC [BACK] 72 INPUT MY ATIS ID: _-------- 72 INPUT MY ATIS ID: 5-------- 72 INPUT MY ATIS ID: 5 ------- 72 INPUT MY ATIS ID: 567891234 72 INPUT MY ATIS ID: 567891234 HOLD [OK] 72 RE-ENTER MY ATIS ID: _-------- 72 INPUT MY ATIS ID: 567891234 72 INPUT MY ATIS ID: 567891234 HOLD [OK] 72 PROGRAMMING 567891234 >SAVE CANCEL 72 ATSI OPS >MY ATIS ID ATIS FUNC [BACK] 72 MAIN MENU VHS OPS GPS SETUP >ATIS OPS D10273-1 52
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 53 ATIS Function This operation enables or disables the ATIS feature in the radio. This feature accommodates users who travel outside the inland waterways and wish to disable the ATIS function at that time.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 72 ATSI OPS MY ATIS ID >ATIS FUNC [BACK] 72 ATSI FUNC ON >OFF [BACK] 72 ATSI FUNC >ON OFF [BACK] 72 ATIS FUNC ATIS ON THEN DSC OFF PRESS [OK] 72 ATSI OPS MY ATIS ID >ATIS FUNC [BACK] 72 D10274-1 72 ATSI OPS >MY ATIS ID ATIS FUNC [BACK] MAIN MENU VHS OPS GPS SETUP >ATIS OPS
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 55 4.5 System Configuration MAIN MENU >VHF OPS GPS SETUP ATIS OPS 08 MAIN MENU ATIS OPS >SYS CONFIG [EXIT] 08 D10275-1 Use these menu items for selecting general system-wide settings. Backlight Adjustment This setting adjusts the backlight brightness for the LCD, microphone keypad and transceiver keypad. Choose from 10 brightness settings or OFF. Rotate the CH/OK knob or use the microphone up/down arrow keys to select the desired backlight level.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Contrast Adjustment This setting adjusts the levels of LCD contrast. Choose from 10 settings. SYSTM CONFIG BACKLIGHT >CONTRAST KEY BEEP CONTRAST LO HI PRESS [OK] 73 73 PRESS [OK] 73 SYSTM CONFIG BACKLIGHT >CONTRAST KEY BEEP 73 CONTRAST LO HI D10277-1 Rotate the CH/OK knob to select the desired contrast level. The number of blocks illuminated in the bar indicate the level. A larger number of blocks indicate a darker LCD.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 57 Bearing Mode SYSTM CONFIG CONTRAST KEY BEEP >BEARING MOD BEARING MODE TRUE >MAGNETIC [BACK] 06 BEARING MODE >TRUE MAGNETIC [BACK] 06 06 DISTRESS 50 46.1718N 001 17.7189W 111 M 12.4KT 06 D10279-1 This setting is used to determine how heading data are displayed when COG/SOG is displayed (see page 49). Select MAGNETIC or TRUE. If you select MAGNETIC, an “M” appears. If TRUE is selected, a “T” appears.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio System Test This menu item displays status of three separate conditions: Item Status Meaning GPS OK Valid NMEA signal received NO NMEA signal not received OK Battery voltage within nominal limits (10.5–15.8 VDC) NO Battery is below 10.5 VDC or above 15.8VDC OK DSC processor is operating properly. NO DSC processor is not operating properly.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 59 Reset Use this menu item to return your radio to the default factory settings. The following items are reset. All other settings are unaffected. 72 SYSTM CONFIG SYSTEM TEST VERSION >RESET 72 VHF OPS • HI/LO POWER Set to HI. • SAVE CH The Saved Channel list is cleared. • SENSITIVITY Set to DISTANT. GPS SETUP • SETTING L/L DISPLAY is set ON. TIME DISPLY is set ON. TIME OFFSET is set to 0. TIME FORMAT is set to 12 HR. COG/SOG is set OFF.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio • SPEED UNIT Set to KNOTS. DSC MENU • RECV’D CALLS All logs are cleared. • DSC SETUP AUTO CH CHG is set AUTO.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) The Ray49E includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital calls. DSC uses a unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number to direct DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number. Note: An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio DSC Call Type Description DISTRESS Sends out your MMSI number and nature of your Distress along with the position and time information from the input NMEA data. This digital information lets other ships and shore stations equipped with appropriate DSC equipment know where you are and that you are in a Distress situation. Distress Calls are made using the DISTRESS key. INDIVIDUAL Makes a ROUTINE DSC call to a specific station identified by its MMSI number.
D10025-1 Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 5.2 Distress Calls For a Distress Call transmission, the Ray49E takes the position and time information from the input NMEA data along with your MMSI and converts it into a digital “packet”. When transmitted, this digital information lets other ships and shore stations equipped with appropriate DSC equipment know where you are and that you are in a Distress situation.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 DISTRES CALL COUNTING DOWN... DISTRES CALL COUNTING DOWN... DISTRES CALL COUNTING DOWN... DISTRES CALL TRANSMITTING DISTRESS UNDESIGNATED D10286-1 PRESS and HOLD for 3 SECS Designated Distress Call To send a distress call and specify its nature: 1. Press the red DISTRESS key. 2. Release the DISTRESS key. The Distress Call screen appears. 3.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 65 Release Press 16 DISTRES CALL UNDESIG FIRE >FLOODING DISTRES CALL >FLOODING HOLD DISTRES 3 SECONDS 16 D10287-1 DISTRES CALL >UNDESIG FIRE FLOODING 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 16 PRESS and HOLD 3 SECS Note: To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for radiotelephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS is active. See “ATIS Function“ on page 53.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error If the countdown has not been completed, release the DISTRESS key before the countdown has completed. If the countdown has completed and the distress call has been sent in error, you should make an announcement as soon as possible that the distress situation does not exist. 1. Immediately press CLEAR two times to cancel the Distress Call. The radio returns to the state before the Distress Call. 2. Press the 16/PLUS key.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 67 To accept a Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is OFF 1. Press the CH/OK knob. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio switches to channel 16. 2. Press CH/OK again to confirm the channel change. The radio returns to standby mode. Press PTT to communicate on channel 16. To accept a Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is ON Press CH/OK.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Note: The AUTO CH CHG option determines whether you want your radio automatically switched to channel 16 to receive the call or instead to be prompted to manually receive or decline the channel change. See page 89. Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station When a Distress Relay is received, an alarm sounds, the envelope icon blinks and the LCD displays two alternating screens. Page 1 displays the Name/MMSI ID of the station sending the message.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 69 16 ENTER MMSI: _-------ENTER NAME: ----------- 16 PHONEBOOK >[NEW] [BACK] 16 D10291-1 DSC MENU POS REQUEST RECV'D CALL >PHONEBOOK ENTER MMSI: 2-------ENTER NAME: ----------- 16 ENTER MMSI: 2_------ENTER NAME: ----------- 16 D10292-1 4. Rotate the CH/OK knob. The flashing underline is replaced with a numeric character. Continue rotating the knob to scroll through the selections. 5. When the appropriate number appears, press the CH/OK knob to accept.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 16 ENTER MMSI: 232123456 ENTER NAME: TOTL MADNE_ 16 D10294-1 ENTER MMSI: 232123456 ENTER NAME: T --------- 16 D10295-1 If you enter a number other than 0 in the initial position of the MMSI ID, an anchor symbol ( ) is entered as a prefix to the name, identifying this as a Ship Station. 8. The first character space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline. Using the same procedure as above, rotate the CH/OK knob to select the NAME characters.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 71 Deleting an Existing Entry 1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH/OK knob until the arrow is pointing to the entry you wish to edit. 2. Press CH/OK. The list of options appear. 3. Rotate the CH/OK knob until the arrow is pointing to DELETE. 4. Press CH/OK to confirm your selection.The entry is removed from the list. 5.4 Individual Calls The Ray49E can make Individual Routine calls.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 72 IND ROUTINE MANUAL > TOTL MADNES [BACK] 72 IND ROUTINE >MANUAL TOTL MADNES [BACK] 72 D10296-1 DSC MENU >INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry: Enter the MMSI number using the CH/OK knob. Rotate CH/OK to select each character and then press in to accept. The next position to be modified is indicated by a blinking underline. A more-detailed description of manual character entry can be found in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 68.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 73 6. Press CH/OK to transmit the call. The Individual Call is transmitted on channel 70, the radio tunes to the original channel and waits for acknowledgement. During this period you are still able to receive calls. IND ROUTINE TOTL MADNES CALLING...
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM: GOOD RX 08 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CH CHANGE REQ TO CH72 08 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE PRESS OK OR PRESS CLR 08 D10299-1 74 REPEATS To mute the alert tone: Press CLEAR. Automatic cancellation takes place after 2 minutes. To ignore the Individual Call: Press CLEAR a second time. The envelope icon disappears, the call is interrupted and the normal screen appears on the LCD. To accept an Individual Call: 1.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 75 5.5 Group Calls The Group Call feature sends transmissions that are only received by radios sharing a common Group MMSI number, such as a flotilla or racing fleet. The Ray49E sends Group Routine calls. Group MMSI Setup You can program up to three Group MMSI ID numbers. Group MMSI ID numbers always begin with a zero (0). You only enter the last 8 digits of the Group ID number; the initial “0” is automatically entered for you. Adding a New Group 1.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio DSC MENU INDIVIDUAL >GROUP ALL SHIPS GROUP CALL >MY GROUP ID [BACK] 73 GROUP >CALL MY GROUP ID [BACK] 73 73 MY GROUP ID >[EMPTY 1] [EMPTY 2] [EMPTY 3] 73 Select Characters ENTER MMSI: 0_------ENTER NAME: ----------- 73 ENTER MMSI: 023212345 ENTER NAME: RAYMARINE 73 Press OK MY GROUP ID >023212345 [EMPTY 2] [EMPTY 3] 73 D10301-1 76 Transmitting a Group Call To call another vessel in the group, select the Group Name to contact from the list of numbers described in the
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 77 6. Press CH/OK to select. You are prompted to send the call or cancel the call. 7. Press CH/OK to transmit the Group Call. The Group Call is transmitted on channel 70, and the radio tunes to the designated working channel to be used for the Group Call. 8. Press CH/OK to confirm and converse on the designated channel.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Receiving Group Calls The Ray49E can receive Group Routine Calls from anyone in your prearranged group. When a Group Call is received, the LCD alternates among 3 screens displaying the or MMSI ID of the station in the group initiating the call and that a request for a change of working channels is being made.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 79 5.6 All Ships Calls An All Ships Call sends out a message to all stations within range. The Ray49E can make All Ships Safety Calls for advisory alerts and Urgency Calls when assistance is required but life is not in danger. For example, you might send a Safety Call to warn others there is a large floating object that may be a hazard to navigation. A sample Urgency Call might be that you have an illness or an accident on board.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio All Ships Routine or Safety When an All Ships Routine or Safety Call is received, the LCD alternates among 3 screens displaying the name (or MMSI ID) of the station initiating the call and that a change of channels has been made. The 3 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 84.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 81 To accept an All Ships Urgency or Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is OFF 1. Press CH/OK. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio switches to channel 16. 2. Press CH/OK again to confirm the channel change. The radio returns to standby mode. Press PTT to communicate on channel 16. To accept an All Ships Urgency or Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is ON Press the CH/OK knob.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 5.7 Position Request With this option you can request GPS position information from any station capable of responding to this type of call and for which an MMSI number is known. You can specify the target station either by selecting it from your MMSI phonebook or by manually entering its MMSI number.
POS REQUEST ISLANDER AWAITING POSIT'N 72 83 POS RCV'D 50 46.1718N 001 17.7189W 11:57UTC 72 POS RCV'D ISLANDER PRESS [OK] 72 D10310-1 Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) REPEATS Retrieving the Last Received Position Data 1. From the DSC Menu, select RECV’D CALLS. 2. Rotate the CH/OK knob or press the up down arrow keys to select POSIT’N LOG. 3. Press CH/OK. The last received position request data (LAST CALL) is displayed. Note: Only the last position is saved.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 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 (up to 10 entries, per log) • Distress Log • Distress ACK Log • Distress Relay Log 2. Call Log (up to 30 total entries) • Individual Calls • All Ship Calls • Group Calls 3.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 85 To view the Received Call Logs: 1. From the DSC menu, rotate the CH/OK knob until the arrow points to RECV’D CALL. 2. Press CH/OK. Three log categories appear: DISTRESS, CALL LOG and POSIT’N LOG. If any of these logs contain an unread item, an asterisk (*) appears to the left of the log name. 3. Rotate the CH/OK knob until the arrow points to the desired log.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio If the caller had requested a change to an unsupported working channel, Unable to Comply appears, indicating the radio could not comply with the channel change request. Log Entry Options OPTIONS >CALL BACK DELETE SAVE 72 D10321-1 The DSC Call Logs provide additional options for each entry. When the prompt appears PRESS [OK] FOR MORE OPTIONS, press the CH/OK knob. Select from the following: • Call Back. Makes a routine Individual Call to the caller listed in the entry.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 87 My MMSI ID This operation stores the MMSI number required for DSC communications, including Distress Calls. If you try to access a DSC function before entering the MMSI number, an error message appears and you are prompted to enter the MMSI ID. Note: You can request an MMSI number from the same agency that issues radio or Ship Radio licences in your area.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 72 DSC SETUP >MY MMSI ID AUTO CH CHG POS REPLY 72 INPUT MY MMSI ID: _-------- 72 INPUT MY MMSI ID: 2-------- 72 INPUT MY MMSI ID: 2 ------- 72 INPUT MY MMSI ID: 2320123456 72 INPUT MY MMSI ID: 2320123456 HOLD [OK] 72 RE-ENTER MY MMSI ID: _-------- 72 INPUT MY MMSI ID: 2320123456 72 INPUT MY MMSI ID: 2320123456 HOLD [OK] 72 PROGRAMMING 2320123456 >SAVE CANCEL 72 DSC SETUP >MY MMSI ID AUTO CH CHG POS REPLY 72 DSC MENU PHONEBOOK >DSC SETUP [BACK] D10313-1 88
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 89 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. The default setting is to ENABLE the auto channel change. If set OFF, the appears on the LCD.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio DSC SETUP MY MMSI ID >AUTO CH CHG POS REPLY AUTO CH CHG ON >OFF 73 AUTO CH CHG >ON OFF 73 73 DSC SETUP MY MMSI ID >AUTO CH CHG POS REPLY 73 D10328-1 90 Position Reply This option enables you to determine how your radio responds to a request for your GPS position information (lat/lon) from another station. To enable/disable Position Reply: 1. From DSC SETUP, rotate the CH/OK knob until the arrow points to POS REPLY. 2. Press the CH/OK knob to accept. 3.
Chapter 6: Customer Service This chapter provides information on service for your Ray49E. 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.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Technical Support The Technical Services Department handles inquiries concerning installation, operation, fault diagnosis and repair. For technical helpdesk contact: Tel: Fax: +44 (0) 23 9271 4713 +44 (0) 23 9266 1228 Accessories and Parts Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized Raymarine distributor.
Appendix A: Specifications General Mounting Bracket or flush mount Size (H x W x D): Ray49E Flush Mounted Bracket Mounted 73 x 167 x 174 mm (2.87 x 6.57 x 6.85 in) 90.3 x 179 x 174 mm (3.56 x 7.05 x 6.85 in) Weight, Ray49E: Transceiver & Microphone 1.13 kg (2.5 lbs) Power 12 VDC system (13.6 VDC, typical) Environmental: Operating Range Storage Range Humidity Waterproof to IPX7 –10°C to +50°C –20°C to +70°C up to 95% Frequency Range: Transmit: Receive 156.050 to 162.425 MHz 156.050 to 163.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Transmitter Frequency Error 10 ppm RF Power (at 13.6 VDC): Hi Mode Lo Mode 25 W 1W Maximum Deviation ± 5 KHz FM Hum and Noise Level less than -40 dB below audio level Audio Distortion less than 10% Adjacent Channel Power more than 70 dB Spurious/Harmonic Emissions less than -36 dBm Current Drain: Hi Power at 13.
Appendix B: Radio Controls D10242-1 This section is a quick reference to your radio’s controls. 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.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Transceiver Controls Key Name Function 6. CH/OK Rotate to change channels or navigate menu items. Press to accept menu item selections. 7. PWR/VOL Power radio ON / OFF and adjust volume level 8. SQ Adjust squelch threshold level Transceiver Push Keys Key Name Press & Release Press & Hold 3 seconds 9. MENU/DSC Activate Menu functions Activate DSC functions 10.CLEAR Cancel function Weather Channel Mode, if so programmed 11.
Appendix C: Menu Structure Following is the structure of the menu that appears when the MENU/DSC key is pressed and then immediately released.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 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 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.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 23 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 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.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 101 Single Freq Use 80 157.025 161.625 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 81 157.075 161.675 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 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.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio 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 156.350 156.350 x Commercial 08 156.400 156.
Appendix D: Channel List CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq 103 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) 28 157.400 162.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 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) 86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 87 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator) 88 157.
Appendix D: Channel List 105 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.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 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.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 107 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.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 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.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 109 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.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio European Private Channels and Frequencies In addition to the channels listed above in the International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies table, your radio may also include some of the following private channels. Which channels are included depend upon the country in which the radio is to be operated and whether you possess the appropriate licensing. Country Channel Number TX Freq RX Freq Channel Use Belgium 96 162.425 162.425 Marina Denmark L1 L2 155.500 155.
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 Ray49E 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. ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System. Used for inland waterways in some European countries.
Ray49E Marine VHF Radio Term Meaning ITU International Telecommunications Union (EU) MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity; a number issued by each country to identify maritime stations, much like a telephone number. NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (US) 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.
Index Numerics 16/PLUS key 23, 25 A Adding channels to memory 41 All Scan function 38 All Ships Calls 79 Receiving 79 Transmitting 79 ATIS Function 53 indicator 28 My ATIS ID 50 Operation 50 Automatic Channel Changing 26, 89 B Backlight adjustment 55 Bearing Mode 57 C Cable connections 19 Canadian channels 27, 105 Channel Knob 24 Name 44 Tuning 29 UP/DOWN key 24 Channel List 99 Canadian frequencies 105 International frequencies 99 US frequencies 102 WX frequencies 110 CLEAR key 25 Coast Stations 71
Position Reply 90 setup 46 Group Calls 75 Receiving 78 Transmitting 76 Group MMSI Setup 75 H Handset 23, 95 Help from Raymarine 91 HI/LO indicator 28 key 23 power selection 40 High Voltage 20 I Individual Calls 71 Receiving 73 Transmitting 71 Installation 15 International channels 27, 99 Invalid Channel 74, 78, 81 K Key Beep 56 Keypad 95 Keys 23 L Last Received Position Request 83 Latitude/Longitude Display 49 LCD display 25 Local Mode 26, 46 Log 84 Options 86 Low Voltage 20 M Memory Adding channel
Web site 91 RayMic 35 , 62 Received Calls 84 Removing the sun cover 15 Repair 91 Reset 59 RX indicator 26 Display 49 Format 49 Offset 49 Setup 46 Transmitting 32 Tri Watch 25, 43 TX 26, 32 S U Save 24 SAVED indicator 26 Saved Scan function 39 Scan Mode 37 All Scan 38 Priority All Scan 39 Priority Saved Scan 40 Saved Scan 39 SCAN/SAVE key 24 Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel 23, 25, 31 Sensitivity 46 Service 91 Settings 49, 86 COG/SOG Display 49 Latitude/Longitude Display 49 Time Display 49 Time Form
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