Ray54 Marine VHF Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81231-3 Date: July 2005
iii About this Handbook Introduction This handbook describes the Ray54 fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray54 provides two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and weather watch on ten weather channels. The Ray54 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: SCAN/SAVE).
iv Ray54 VHF Radio Important Information Raymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada requirements that regulate marine VHF radio usage for the US and Canada, respectively. Marine VHF radio users in the US must comply with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, some of which are described in this handbook. This information was current at the time this handbook was printed.
v INDUSTRY CANADA You do not need a license to operate this radio within sovereign waters of Canada or the US. You will need a license to operate this radio outside of Canada or the US.
vi Ray54 VHF Radio CAUTION: Navigation Aid This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is your responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgments. Do not reply upon this radio as a substitute for such prudence and judgment. Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of 1.
vii Contents About this Handbook ........................................................................................... iii Important Information ........................................................................................iv Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure ................................................... vi Safe Compass Distance ............................................................................ vi EMC Conformance ..............................................................
viii Ray54 VHF Radio 12. 16/9 .................................................................................. 14 13. CLEAR/WX ................................................................... 14 14. DISTRESS ...................................................................... 14 3.2 LCD Display .................................................................................. 14 1. (HI/LO) TX Power .................................................................. 15 2. (TX) Transmitting ..........
ix 4.11 Adding Channels to Memory ......................................................... 26 4.12 Using the Monitor Modes ............................................................... 28 Dual Watch ................................................................................. 28 Tri Watch ..................................................................................... 29 4.13 USER Channel Mode ..................................................................... 30 4.14 DSC Call Operation .....
x Ray54 VHF Radio 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Local / Distant ................................................................................ 63 Backlight Adjustment .................................................................... 63 Contrast Adjustment ....................................................................... 63 GPS/Time Setup ............................................................................. 64 When GPS Information Not Available ................................. 64 6.7 Settings ......
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Ray54 Fixed Station VHF Radio The Ray54 marine VHF radiotelephone is a microprocessor-controlled transceiver that provides reliable simplex (single frequency) and semiduplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of the radio. Figure 1-1: Ray54 VHF Radio The Ray54 provides two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and ten weather channels.
2 Ray54 VHF Radio • • • • • • • • • • • • 10 Weather Channel watch with 1050Hz Alert Tone detect Dedicated key for switching to Priority Channel 16 Programmable Secondary Priority Channel key All Scan, Memory Scan and 2 Priority Scan functions Dual/Tri Watch Monitor modes Each channel displays an editable 12-character Channel Name 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 t
Chapter 2: Installation 3 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.
4 Ray54 VHF Radio 2.2 Planning the Installation When planning the installation of your Ray54, consider the following conditions to ensure dependable and trouble-free operation. Mount the main unit to allow easy access from the location where the boat is normally navigated. The main unit is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically on a flat bulkhead. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry, protected, wellventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive vibration.
Chapter 2: Installation 5 Figure 2-1: Typical Mounting Methods CAUTION: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired location before proceeding. Check that free access for mounting and cabling is available.
6 Ray54 VHF Radio 2.3 Power Connections The red and black Power Cord provides connection to DC power. The red (+) wire contains a 7 amp in-line fuse. It should be connected to the positive terminal of the power source. The black (-) wire should be connected to the negative (ground) of the power source. Check the polarity with a VOM (Voltage/Ohm Meter) and reconnect observing correct polarity. If the fuse ever needs to be replaced, be sure to use the same type and rating.
Chapter 2: Installation 7 2.4 External Speaker Connections Located just below the power cord is a cable for connection to an optional external speaker. Connect the white(+) wire and black (–) wire to the speaker observing polarity as it is marked on the speaker. Mate the connector with its counterpart on the rear of the radio. (See Figure 2-3 .) If not connecting an external speaker, please leave the dust cover on the cable connector. 2.
8 Ray54 VHF Radio 2.7 Antenna Connections The coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray54 antenna jack on the rear panel using a PL259 VHF type connector. The antenna cable length can be critical to performance. If you are uncertain, contact a professional installer or call Raymarine Product Support. If a longer cable length is required, RG-8x (50 ohm) marine coaxial cable or equivalent cable can be used for runs up to a maximum of 50 feet.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 9 Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs Several of the keys on the front panel of the main unit serve multiple purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing and releasing that key. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for three seconds.
10 Ray54 VHF Radio Microphone Keys Key Name Press & Release (<3 sec.) Press & Hold (>3 sec.) 1. PTT Push-to-Talk Push-to-Talk 2. UP/DOWN Channel increment/decrement and navigating menu item selections Rapid channel change and navigating menu item selections 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.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 11 Microphone 1. PTT Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit. 2. UP/DOWN Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing. You can also use these keys to scroll through DSC Call and Menu Mode options and make item selections. 3. 16/9 Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel. 4. HILO Use this key to toggle the transmit power from HIGH to LOW.
12 Ray54 VHF Radio 9. CALL/MENU Press and release this key to select to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for making DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call Logs and the DSC Call Phonebook. A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. This number directs DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number. You can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the Menu Operation described in Section 6.9, DSC Setup.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 13 Press and hold CALL/MENU to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio. The menu structure is outlined in the following drawing. Menu operations are fully described in Chapter 6: 10. HILO/USER Press and release this key to toggle the transmit power from HIGH to LOW. Press and hold to select User Channel Mode, which displays only the channels that you have saved to memory. User Mode is described in Section 4.13.
14 Ray54 VHF Radio 11. SCAN / SAVE Press and release this key to enter one of the Scan Modes, which are described in Section 4.10. Press and hold to enter a channel into the radio’s memory. This function is described in Section 4.11. 12. 16/9 Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel. 13. CLEAR/WX Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold to select the Weather mode. 14.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 15 1. (HI/LO) TX Power Indicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO). 2. (TX) Transmitting Indicates the PTT is being pressed and the radio is transmitting. 3. (RX) Receiving Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal. 4. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode Indicates the radio is in Local Reception mode, which decreases receiver sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted reception. 5.
16 Ray54 VHF Radio 11. (WX) Weather Channel Weather channel mode is active. 12. (ALERT) Weather Alert Monitoring for weather alert broadcasts. 13. (U I C) Channel Set Indicates which channel set is selected: US, International or Canadian. 14. (A) Simplex Channel Indicates that the currently-selected channel is simplex; you transmit and receive on the same frequency. 15. (B) Receive-only Channel Indicates that you cannot transmit on the currently-selected channel; it is receive-only.
Chapter 4: General Operations 17 Chapter 4: General Operations 4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF Turn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks. When the unit powers up in Normal mode it: 1. Beeps, illuminates the backlight at full brightness, and displays all segments and indicators for 2 seconds. 2. Displays the software version number on the dot matrix display. 3. Recalls the last CH number, TX power settings and operation mode. If no last-used setting data exists, goes to CH 16 and high TX Power.
18 Ray54 VHF Radio As a part of FCC procedures and marine communications courtesy, initial contact should always be attempted using low power. You should switch to high power only when contact can not be made on low power in emergency situations. Note: Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the HILO operation request is denied, an error tone beeps. Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction In the US, channels 13 and 67 can temporarily override the low power restriction.
Chapter 4: General Operations 19 4.5 Setting the Channel On the microphone... Press and release the UP arrow to increment the channel number. Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrement the channel. Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling. On the main unit... Rotate the CH knob clockwise to increment the channel number. Rotate the CH knob counterclockwise to decrement the channel number. 4.
20 Ray54 VHF Radio The WX indicator appears on the LCD. Rotate the CH knob to select from channels WX01 through WX10. Press and release the CLEAR/WX key again to return to normal operation. Note: 1. WX broadcasts can only be heard in the US and Canada. 2. During Weather mode, the PTT, HILO/USER, SCAN/SAVE and DW/TRI keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed. Weather Alert Operation Weather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding CLEAR/WX key in the weather mode.
Chapter 4: General Operations 21 Note: When you press the 16/9 key, the radio always switches to HIGH power. You can use the HL/USER key to change to LOW power. 4.8 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel The Ray54 enables you to program the 16/9 key to store a Secondary Priority Channel. The default is CH 9. If on a working channel, press and hold the 16/9 for greater than 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority Channel at high power. The default is CH 9.
22 Ray54 VHF Radio Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel 1. Press and hold the 16/9 key for greater 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority Channel. 2. Press and hold the 16/9 key for greater 3 seconds again to switch to Reprogram mode. The current Secondary Priority Channel flashes. 3. Change the channel number with the CH key. 4. Push the CH key to ACCEPT the new Secondary Priority selection. An alert tone sounds to indicate that the Secondary Priority Channel has been changed.
Chapter 4: General Operations 23 4.9 Transmitting Press and hold the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key on the microphone to transmit on the selected channel, then release to receive. The TX indicator appears during transmission. Note: International regulations and good communications practice dictate that you not interfere with other communications. Before transmitting, listen to make sure the channel is clear. The radio is equipped with a timeout timer in the event of a stuck key.
24 Ray54 VHF Radio All Scan Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key when no channels are stored in memory to activate the All Scan function. ALL SCAN appears on the dot matrix display. In All Scan mode, all channels in the channel set are scanned in sequence, assuming no channels have been stored in memory. After the last channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats. All Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left.
Chapter 4: General Operations 25 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. Saved Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left. Note: Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored during Saved Scan. If the WX Alert tone is detected, the scan is to halted to receive the Weather Alert broadcast.
26 Ray54 VHF Radio Priority Saved Scan Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while Saved Scan is active to initiate Priority Saved Scan. SAVED PSCAN appears on the dot matrix display. 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. Priority Saved Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left.
Chapter 4: General Operations 27 The SAVED icon appears to indicate the current channel has been saved in memory. Any number of channels can be saved as memory channels. Separate memory channel groups exists for USA, International, and Canadian frequency sets. ➤ To delete channels from memory 1. During the normal mode, use the CH knob to select the channel to be deleted. 2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key for 3 seconds. The selected channel is deleted from memory.
28 Ray54 VHF Radio 4.12 Using the Monitor Modes The Watch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and other userselected channel(s). The watch is halted when activity is detected on a monitored channel. The Ray54 is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri Watch. Dual Watch Press and release the DW/TRI key to activate the Dual Watch mode. DUAL CH16 appears in the dot matrix display. Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 in cycle.
Chapter 4: General Operations 29 Tri Watch Press and hold the DW/TRI key for 3 seconds to activate Tri Watch mode. TRI CH16 09 appears on the dot matrix display. Tri Watch monitors in cycle channel 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the Secondary Priority Channel. Tri Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is channel 72. Note: Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored during Tri Watch.
30 Ray54 VHF Radio 4.13 USER Channel Mode Press and hold the HL/USER key while in normal operation mode to enter User Mode. The USER and SAVED indicators appear. User Channel Mode displays only the channels that you have saved to memory, which enables you to easily use your favorite channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels during a scan. Note: The procedure for saving a channel to memory is outlined in Section 4.11, Adding Channels to Memory.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 31 Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) The Ray54 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. When the DSC signal is received, the radio quickly switches over to channel 70 and performs the corresponding operation.
32 5.1 Ray54 VHF Radio DSC Call Function DSC Call Mode is used to initiate DSC Individual, Group, All Ships, Distress and Position Request calls and to access the DSC Call Logs and Phonebook. The channel remains unchanged and you can perform normal TX operation. DSC mode is exited when transmitting. Press and release the CALL/MENU key while in normal operation mode to enter DSC Call Mode. Note: Distress calls are made using the DISTRESS key.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 33 DSC Call Type Description POSITION REQUEST This option enables you to request GPS position information from any vessel for which an MMSI number is known. You can specify the target vessel either by selecting it from your MMSI phonebook or by manually entering its MMSI number. You can also be requested to send out your position to someone else. RX CALL LOG A list of all received DSC Call types (except Distress calls) by number and time of call.
34 Ray54 VHF Radio 5.2 Individual Calls The Ray54 can make Individual Routine calls. Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations The examples in this handbook illustrate making DSC calls to Ship Stations. However, the procedures for making Individual Calls to a Coast Station are different. Calls to a Ship Station require that you enter a subsequent working channel chosen from a pre-programmed list offered to you by the Ray54. Calls to a Coast Station remove this step from the operating procedures.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 35 3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired individual name. If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry: Enter the MMSI number using the CH knob. Rotate the CH knob to select each character and then push in the CH knob to accept. The next position to be modified is indicated by a blinking underline. A full description of manual character entry can be found in Adding an Entry on page 59. 4. Push in the CH knob to select the desired individual name/MMSI ID.
36 Ray54 VHF Radio 6. Push in the CH knob to accept the selection. 7. Push CH knob again to send the Individual Call. The Individual 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. Note: Pressing PTT at any time before an ACK is received cancels the Individual Call.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 37 Receiving Individual Calls When an Individual Call is received, the radio sounds an alert tone and displays the type of call, the name or MMSI number (if the caller’s MMSI number has not been programmed into your Phonebook) of the caller and the time the call was initiated. When an Individual Call from a station is received, the radio may also ask you to send an acknowledge (ACK) back to the caller. You are prompted to accept or decline the call.
38 Ray54 VHF Radio If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel (channel 75, for example) the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. If an acknowledge is sent, the originating station is notified you were UNABLE TO COMPLY with the channel change request. Notes: (1) The DSC Call data is stored in the first available slot in the DSC Call Log, regardless of whether the call is acknowledged.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 39 2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP. 3. Push in the CH knob to select GROUP. The Group Call menu appears, which displays the Group entries you have saved. Note: Only the Group IDs that have been programmed into memory appear in the list. If you have not yet programmed any groups into memory, the message NO GROUP IN MEMORY appears. See page 73 for instructions on entering Group ID numbers. 4.
40 Ray54 VHF Radio 7. Push in the CH knob to accept the selection. 8. Push the CH knob again to send the Group Call. The Group Call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to the designated working channel to be used for the Group Call. 9. Press PTT to communicate on the specified channel. Receiving Group Calls The Ray54 can receive Group Routine Calls from anyone in your prearranged group.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 41 ➤ To ignore the Group Call: Press the CLEAR/WX key. The alert tone is muted, the Group Call is interrupted and the normal screen appears on the display. ➤ To accept the Group Call: Push the CH knob. The alert tone is muted (if you have not already pressed another key). The LCD indicates that the channel has been changed to the one designated by the caller.
42 Ray54 VHF Radio 5.4 All Ships Calls An All Ships Call sends out a message to all ships within range that you need to advise of a hazardous situation or that you require assistance but the situation is not serious enough for a Distress Call. The Ray54 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.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 43 4. Rotate the CH knob to select URGENCY or SAFETY. 5. Press the CH knob again to send the call. 6. Push CH one more time to reconfirm the All Ships Call. The call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to channel 16 at high power. 7. Press PTT to communicate on the channel 16.
44 Ray54 VHF Radio ➤ To silence the alert tone: Press any key. Automatic alert tone cancellation takes place after 2 minutes. ➤ To decline the All Ships Call: Press the CLEAR/WX key. The alert tone is muted, the All Ships Call is interrupted and the normal screen appears on the display. ➤ To accept the All Ships Call: Push the CH knob. The alert tone is muted (if you have not already pressed another key) and the radio switches to channel 16.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 45 5.5 Distress Calls For a Distress Call transmission, the Ray54 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. Your call can specify the nature of the Distress (designated call) or not (undesignated call).
46 Ray54 VHF Radio To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for radiotelephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS is active. Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call 1. Press and hold the red DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call. During this time, the radio beeps, the display flashes and a timer counts down 3...2...1. —or— Designated Distress Call 1. Press and release the red DISTRESS key. The Distress Call screen appears. 2.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 47 4. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call. During this time, the radio beeps, the display flashes and a timer counts down 3...2...1. To cancel the Distress Call: release the DISTRESS key before the countdown has completed. After the 3 second countdown is completed, the call is sent and the radio waits for acknowledgement. The display stops flashing and the alarm sounds continuously until muted or an ACK is received.
48 Ray54 VHF Radio Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error I f you should send a Distress Call in error, you should make an announcement as soon as possible that the distress situation does not exist. 1. Immediately power off the radio to cancel the Distress Call. 2. Power the radio back on and set to channel 16. 3. Make a broadcast to all stations giving your ship’s name, call sign and MMSI number and cancel the false distress alert.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 49 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 78. Receiving a Distress ACK Sent from a Coast Station When a Distress ACK is received from a Coast Station (Coast Guard or Search and Rescue) the Distress alarm sounds. The LCD displays the Name/ MMSI ID of the vessel in distress.
50 Ray54 VHF Radio 5.6 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. Specifying the Target Vessel 1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL. 2. Rotate the CH knob to select POS REQUEST. 3.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 51 5. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired name. If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry: Enter the MMSI number using the CH knob. Rotate the CH knob to select each character and then push in the CH knob to accept. A full description of manual character entry can be found in Adding an Entry on page 59. 6. Push in the CH knob to select the desired name/MMSI ID. 7. Press the CH knob again to send the Position Request Call.
52 Ray54 VHF Radio When the Position Request is accepted by the receiving station: When the position request is received, the Ray54 shows that the call has been accepted by the requested station. The radio sounds a Call Alert tone. Press any key to mute the alert tone. It shuts off automatically after two minutes. Push in the CH knob to view the data. The radio automatically jumps to the the LAST RECVD log, where the data is displayed. Exit the log by pressing CLEAR/WX.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 53 Receiving a Position Request From Another Station If you receive a position request from another station, how the Ray54 responds depends on the option you have set in the Position Reply menu item (see page 77). OFF will not send position data under any circumstances. AUTOMATIC sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it is requested. MANUAL sends out the data only after you respond to the request.
54 Ray54 VHF Radio 2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to CALL LOG. 3. Push in the CH knob to select the Call Log. Entry 01 appears first with call type and time of the last call. This is the most recent call. 4. Using the CH knob, scroll down the list of up to 20 entries. If the caller had requested a change to an unsupported working channel (channel 75, for example), UC appears in the Channel Number field, indicating the radio was Unable to Comply with the channel change request.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 55 Saving an MMSI ID Number from a Call Log Entry Any undefined MMSI number that is listed on an entry in the Call Log can be saved into the Phonebook. 1. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired Call Log entry. 2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key. The MMSI number is entered in the appropriate field of the Phonebook. 3. Use the CH knob to enter the NAME that you wish to have associated with this MMSI ID number.
56 Ray54 VHF Radio 5.8 DSC Distress Log The Distress Log is a list of all received DSC Distress Calls by number and time of call. The Log maintains up to 10 calls. When a DSC Distress Call is received, the envelope icon blinks on the LCD. The envelope icon disappears when the log is opened. ➤ To view the Distress Call Log: 1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL. 2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to DISTRES LOG. 3.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 57 Chapter 6: Menu Settings 6.1 Menu Function The radio’s setup functions are accessed through the Menu mode. Menu mode selections are as follows. Item Description PHONEBOOK A list of frequently-called DSC stations that you can select for making an Individual Call. Up to 20 Phonebook entries can be stored. LOCAL/DIST LOCAL mode eliminates noise, but degrades receiver sensitivity. DISTANT mode enables normal receiver sensitivity.
58 Ray54 VHF Radio ➤ To make Menu selections: 1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. The list of available functions appear on the dot matrix display. 2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to the desired function. Push the CH knob to accept. To exit the Menu mode or sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys, or else select the EXIT option from the menu.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 59 6.2 DSC Phonebook The Phonebook stores up to 20 preprogrammed MMSI numbers that you can select for making an Individual Call. The numbers are stored by name and contain the station’s MMSI number. You can add, edit and delete entries from the Phonebook, much as you would on a cellular telephone. Rotate the CH knob to make an item appear on the dot matrix display and then press in the CH knob to select that item.
60 Ray54 VHF Radio i. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections. Note: The last selection in each field is a left arrow (<), which represents a BACKSPACE. Accepting the arrow returns the current character to its default value and moves you back to the previous position. ii. When the desired character appears, push in the CH knob to accept it. The next character to be filled in sequence is underlined (_). iii. Continue this process until all characters have been selected.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 61 7. When all characters have been selected, press the CH knob to SAVE. The new entry appears in the Phonebook. Editing an Existing Entry 1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the dot matrix display points to the entry you wish to edit. 2. Push in the CH knob to select the name. 3. Push the CH knob again to select EDIT. 4. Make your changes to the NAME and MMSI ID, using the CH knob.
62 Ray54 VHF Radio 5. When finished, push the CH knob to SAVE. The revised name appears in the list. Deleting an Existing Entry 1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the dot matrix display points to the entry you wish to delete. 2. Push the CH knob to select the name. 3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow is pointing to DELETE. 4. Press and hold the CH knob. The entry is removed.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 63 6.3 Local / Distant This mode toggles between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). Local mode is used to decrease unwanted reception (noise). Local Mode is commonly used in areas where interference, usually from shore based paging systems, is high. 6.4 Backlight Adjustment This setting adjusts the backlight brightness for the LCD, microphone keypad and main unit keypad. Choose from 8 brightness settings or OFF.
64 Ray54 VHF Radio 4. Push the CH knob to accept your selection. 6.6 GPS/Time Setup By default, the Ray54 auto-detects NMEA strings and decodes appropriate latitude/longitude position and time. If the GPS navigation receiver is not connected or is not functional, a manual latitude/longitude position and UTC time can be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted message.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 65 2. Push in the CH knob. The arrow is pointing to MANUAL POS. 3. Push CH again to accept. The Manual Position screen appears. 4. Using the CH knob, fill in the Lat/Lon information, one character at a time. The first character space is highlighted with a flashing underline. i. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections. Note: The last selection in each field is a left arrow (<), which represents a BACKSPACE.
66 Ray54 VHF Radio 5. Use the same process to complete longitude information. 6. Push in the CH knob to accept and move onto UTC time. Select the time characters in the same manner. Note: You must enter the TIME parameter in UTC time and not in local time. When time data is entered manually, the NO GPS indicator remains illuminated and the UTC designator appears following the time. Note: When the final selection is made the radio returns to the previous Menu Selection.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. 2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GPS/TIME. 3. Push the CH knob to accept. The GPS/Time screen appears. 4. Rotate the CH knob and scroll down the list to SETTINGS. 5. Push the CH knob to accept. Make your selection from the options on the list, which are described as follows.
68 Ray54 VHF Radio Latitude/Longitude Display The LL/DISPLY setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data are displayed on the screen in normal mode. Time Display The TIME DISPLY setting indicates whether time information is displayed on the screen in normal mode. When manual time is used, it is always displayed as UTC time, even if you have entered an offset. The NO GPS icon remains until valid GPS information is available.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 69 6.8 Radio Setup The Radio Setup menu item is used to determine four separate settings: • • • • Frequency Band Channel Name Ring Volume Key Beep ➤ To adjust these settings: 1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. 2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to RADIO SETUP. 3. Push the CH knob to accept. The Radio Setup screen appears. Make your selection from the options on the list, described as follows.
70 Ray54 VHF Radio Channel (CH) Name By default, the Ray54 lists a descriptive name of up to 12 characters in the top line of the dot matrix display for each channel. This option modifies the name for the currently-selected channel from its default. Display Name Use this option to toggle the Channel Name ON or OFF. If off, the top line of the dot matrix display is blank for that channel. CH Info Using this feature you can delete or change the Channel Names from the default. 1.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 6.9 DSC Setup The DSC Setup menu item is used to determine these four functions: • the radio’s MMSI ID number • the radio’s Group MMSI ID number • how your radio responds to a Position Reply request • whether your radio automatically changes channels for incoming Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls ➤ To adjust the DSC Settings: 1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. 2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to DSC SETUP. 3.
72 Ray54 VHF Radio 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 obtain an MMSI number from BoatUS (www.boatus.com). This is a one time operation.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 73 4. When all digits are selected, press and hold the CH knob to accept. 5. Re-enter all nine MMSI digits. 6. When complete, press and hold the CH knob to accept. 7. Press the CH knob one last time to save the MMSI ID number. If the second entry does not match the first entry, the radio exits MY MMSI ID and returns to the previous menu. Note: • You cannot begin the MMSI ID number with “0” (single zero), as this prefix indicates a GROUP ID.
74 Ray54 VHF Radio Adding a New Group 1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP SETUP. 2. Press the CH knob to accept. If an existing Group name and MMSI ID number are already stored, those values appear. If blank, , , and are shown to indicate that the Group IDs have not yet been programmed into the radio. 3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the first available empty group location. 4.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 75 6. Continue this process until all GROUP NAME characters have been entered. Press and hold the CH knob to accept the name and move on to the GROUP ID. 7. Use the same procedure to enter the GROUP ID numbers. 8. Press and hold the CH knob to accept. 9. Press the CH knob one more time to save. The new entry appears in the list.
76 Ray54 VHF Radio Editing an Existing Entry 1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP SETUP. 2. Press the CH knob to accept. 3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the group location you wish to edit. 4. Press the CH knob to select that Group. 5. Press the CH knob again to select EDIT.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 77 6. Make your changes, using the CH knob using the same technique described in Adding an Entry on page 59. 7. Press and hold the CH knob to accept your changes. 8. Press the CH knob to save. The revised entry appears in the list. 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.
78 Ray54 VHF Radio 3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired setting and push to accept. AUTOMATIC sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it is requested. MANUAL sends out the data only after you respond to the request. 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 Receiving a Position Request From Another Station on page 53.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 79 2. Press the CH knob to accept. Procedure When Enabled If you accept ENABLE, your Ray54 automatically changes to channel 16 when a Distress or All Ships Urgency Call is received, as described in Chapter 5: Procedure When Disabled If you accept DISABLE, on receipt of a Distress or All Ships Urgency Call you are presented with brief details of the call and advised that a change to channel 16 has been requested.
80 Ray54 VHF Radio 6.10 Resetting Factory Defaults This feature returns all radio settings to their factory defaults, including LOCAL / DIST, BACKLIGHT, CONTRAST, RING VOLUME, KEY BEEP and manual GPS/TIME settings. MY MMSI ID number, CH NAME and the PHONEBOOK are not affected. ➤ To perform the reset: 1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. 2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to RESET. 3. Press the CH knob to accept. The Reset screen appears. 4.
Chapter 7: Customer Service 81 Chapter 7: Customer Service This chapter provides information on service for your Ray54. 7.1 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.
82 Ray54 VHF Radio 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: 1-800-539-5539 ext. 2118, or 1-603-881-5200 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 Appendix A: 83 Specifications General Size (H x W x D) 3.11” (79 mm) x 6.57” (167 mm) x 6.73” (171mm) Weight 2.87 lbs (1.3kg) Mounting Bracket or flush mount Power 13.6 VDC ±15% Environmental: Operating Range: Storage Range: Humidity: Waterproof to IPX7 –15°C to +55°C –20°C to +70°C up to 95% Frequency Range: Transmit Receive 156.050 To 157.425 MHz 156.050 To 163.
84 Ray54 VHF Radio Receiver Intermediate Frequency: 1st 2nd 21.4 MHz 455 KHz Sensitivity 0.25µV (12dB SINAD) Squelch Sensitivity > 0.7µV at tight Spurious Response Rejection Ratio 70 dB Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB Intermodulation Rejection Ratio 68dB S/N at 3KHz Dev. 40 dB Audio Output Power At THD 10% 2W Audio Distortion 10% Current Drain at: Max Audio Power Stand-By 1.5 A 0.5 A Hi Mode Lo Mode 23 ±2 W 0.8 ± 0.
Appendix B: Channel List 85 Appendix B: Channel List U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH. No XMIT 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.
86 Ray54 VHF Radio CH. No XMIT 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) 28 157.400 162.
Appendix B: Channel List 87 CH. No XMIT Freq RCV Freq 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) 88 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence only near Canadian border 88A 157.425 157.
88 Ray54 VHF Radio Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH No. XMIT 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 156.250 156.250 06 156.300 156.
Appendix B: Channel List RCV Freq 89 CH No. XMIT Freq Area of Operation Use 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 17 156.850 156.850 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power.
90 Ray54 VHF Radio CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 60 156.025 160.625 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 61A 156.075 156.075 PC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. 61A 156.075 156.075 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. 62A 156.125 156.125 PC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. 62A 156.125 156.125 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. 64 156.225 160.
Appendix B: Channel List 91 CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 156.625 EC, PC Intership, Commercial and Non-commercial: May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations. 73 156.675 156.675 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only 73 156.675 156.
92 Ray54 VHF Radio CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 85 157.275 161.875 AC, GL, NL 86 157.325 161.925 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 87 157.375 161.975 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 88 157.425 162.025 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence Area of Operation AC: Atlantic Coast, Gulf and St.
Appendix B: Channel List 93 International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies CH No. XMIT 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.
94 Ray54 VHF Radio CH No. XMIT 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 B: Channel List 95 CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq 83 157.175 161.775 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 84 157.225 161.825 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 85 157.275 161.875 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 86 157.325 161.925 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 87 157.375 157.375 Port Operations and Ship Movement 88 157.425 157.
96 Ray54 VHF Radio 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 C: Glossary Appendix C: 97 Glossary Term Meaning All Scan A feature that scans all channels. Canadian Channels Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada. CH Channel selection key DSC Digital Selective Calling Dual Watch A feature that monitors the Priority Channel 16 while working on another channel.
98 Ray54 VHF Radio Term Meaning VOL Volume key VHF Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz) Weather (WX) Channels Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA). WX Weather Band key Working Channel The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.
99 Index Symbols "A" indicator 16 "B" indicator 16 "C" indicator 16 "I" indicator 16 "U" indicator 16 "UC" indicator 54 Numerics 16/9 key 11, 14 A Accessories 81 Adding channels to memory 26 ALERT indicator 16 All Scan function 24 All Ships Calls 42 Receiving 43 Urgency 42 ATIS indicator 15 Auto Channel Changing 78 B Backlight adjustment 63 Battery Low 15 C Call Mode All Ships Calls 42 Distress Calls 45 Group Calls 38 Individual Calls 34 CALL/MENU key 12, 32, 57 Canadian channels 88 CH indicator 16 Cha
100 Group Calls 38 Receiving 40 Transmitting 38 Group MMSI Setup 73 H Help from Raymarine 81 HI/LO indicator 15 key 11 power selection 13, 17 HL/USER key 13 Ray54 VHF Radio Editing entries 61 Radio Setup 69 Reset 80 Settings 66 MMSI 72 Monitor Mode 28 Dual Watch 28 Tri Watch 29 My MMSI ID 72 O Optional equipment 3 I P Index 1 Individual Calls 34 Receiving 37 Sent using the Phonebook 34 Installation 3 International channels 93 Invalid Channel 38, 41, 44 Phonebook 59 Adding entries 59 Deleting entrie
101 RX indicator 15 S Save 14 SAVED indicator 15 Saved Scan function 24 Scan Mode 23 All Scan 24 Priority All Scan 25 Priority Saved Scan 26 Saved Scan 24 SCAN/SAVE key 14 Secondary Priority Channel 21 Service 82 Settings 66, 71 COG/SOG Display 68 Latitude/Longitude Display 68 Time Display 68 Time Format 68 Time Offset 68 Specifications 83 SQ key 11 Squelch 11, 17 Standard equipment 3 T Technical Support 82 Time Display 68 Time Format 68 Time Offset 68 Time Setup 64 Transmitting 23 indicator 15 Tri Watch
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