Ray54E Marine VHF Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81232-2 Date: August 2004
iii About this Handbook Introduction This handbook describes the Ray54E fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray54E provides two-way communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels. The Ray54E 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 Ray54E VHF Radio Important Information Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) The Ray54E 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 licence is required before an MMSI number will be issued. You can request an MMSI number from same agency that issues radio or Ship Radio licences in your area.
v SAFETY NOTICE 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. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.
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vii Contents About this Handbook ........................................................................................... iii Introduction .............................................................................................iii Conventions Used ...................................................................................iii Technical Accuracy .................................................................................iii Warranty .......................................................
viii Ray54E VHF Radio 9. CALL/MENU ................................................................... 12 10. HILO/USER ................................................................... 13 11. SCAN / SAVE ................................................................. 13 12. 16/PLUS .......................................................................... 14 13. CLEAR ........................................................................... 14 14. DISTRESS ..........................................
ix Priority Saved Scan ..................................................................... 25 4.11 Adding Channels to Memory ......................................................... 26 4.12 Using the Monitor Modes ............................................................... 27 Dual Watch ................................................................................. 27 Tri Watch ..................................................................................... 28 4.13 USER Channel Mode .........
x Ray54E VHF Radio 6.3 Backlight Adjustment .................................................................... 63 6.4 Contrast Adjustment ....................................................................... 63 6.5 GPS/Time Setup ............................................................................. 64 When GPS Information Not Available ................................. 64 6.6 Settings ...........................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Ray54E Fixed Station VHF Radio The Ray54E 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.
2 Ray54E VHF Radio • • • • • • • • • • • Programmable Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel key ATIS operation, if required Private Channels (if so licensed) 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 to Ship or Coast Stations Low and High
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 Ray54E VHF Radio 2.2 Planning the Installation When planning the installation of your Ray54E, 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 Ray54E VHF Radio 2.3 Power Connections The red and black power cord provides connections to DC power. The red (+) wire is connected to the positive terminal of the power source and contains a 7 amp in-line fuse. The black (-) wire is connected to the negative (ground) of the power source. Should the power connections be inadvertently reversed, the unit will not power up but no damage will occur. Check the polarity with a VOM (Voltage/Ohm Meter) and reconnect observing correct polarity.
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. When connected, the external speaker will function simultaneously with the internal speaker. 2.
8 Ray54E VHF Radio 2.7 Antenna Connections The coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray54E 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 Ray54E 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/PLUS Switch between the Priority and Working Channels Switches to Secondary Priority (PLUS) channel; If already tuned to the PLUS channel, programs a new PLUS 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/PLUS Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. 4. HILO Use this key to toggle the transmit power from HIGH to LOW.
12 Ray54E 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 6.8, 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. 11.
14 Ray54E VHF Radio 12. 16/PLUS Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. 13. CLEAR Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold to select the Weather mode (if available). 14. DISTRESS Push down the spring-loaded cover and press this key to make a DSC Distress Call. Instructions for making a Distress Call are described in Section 5.5. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 15 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. Only available in Ray54 (North American) model. 5. DSC Message Indicates the radio has received a DSC Call. Details of the call can be viewed in the DSC log. See Section 5.8. 6. ATIS Active Indicates ATIS transmission is enabled. 7.
16 Ray54E VHF Radio 13. (U I C) Channel Set Indicates which channel set is selected: US, International or Canadian. Note: Special licensing is required to receive the US and Canadian channel sets. 14. (A) Simplex Channel Indicates that the currently-selected channel is simplex; you transmit and receive on the same frequency. Used with US and Canadian channels only. 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 Ray54E VHF Radio Press and release the HL/USER key on the main unit or microphone to toggle the TX power from LOW (1 watt) to HIGH (25 watts). The corresponding LO or HI indicator appears on the LCD. As a part of 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.
Chapter 4: General Operations 19 4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel (If Available) The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. If so equipped, your Ray54E is programmed to receive 10 weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received. Press and hold the CLEAR key to enter Weather mode. The WX indicator appears on the LCD. Rotate the CH knob to select from channels WX01 through WX10.
20 Ray54E VHF Radio Weather Alert Operation (If Available) Weather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding CLEAR key in the weather mode. The ALERT indicator illuminates. When Weather Alert function is enabled and the radio is tuned to the normal working channel, the last-used weather channel is checked every four minutes for weather alert tone. If the alert tone is detected, the WX and ALERT indicators flash and an alarm sounds.
Chapter 4: General Operations 21 Note: When you press the 16/PLUS 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 (PLUS) Channel The Ray54E enables you to program the 16/PLUS key to store a Secondary Priority or Favourite (PLUS) Channel. The default is CH 9. If on a working channel, press and hold the 16/PLUS for greater than 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel at high power.
22 Ray54E VHF Radio If already on the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel, press and release the 16/PLUS key to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power. Reprograming the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel 1. Press and hold the 16/PLUS key for greater 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. 2. Press and hold the 16/PLUS key for greater 3 seconds again to switch to Reprogram mode. The current Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel flashes. 3. Change the channel number with the CH key. 4.
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 Ray54E 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 Priority All Scan Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while All Scan is active to initiate Priority Scan. ALL PSCAN appears on the dot matrix display. Priority Scan searches for activity on all channels but alternates scanning the Priority Channel 16 after each channel. Priority Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left. Priority Saved Scan Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while Saved Scan is active to initiate Priority Saved Scan.
26 Ray54E VHF Radio Press and release the CLEAR key to exit Priority/Priority Saved Scan and return to the last-used channel. 4.11 Adding Channels to Memory The Ray54E can store any channel (including Private Channels). The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode. ➤ To Add Channels to Memory 1. During normal operation mode, use the CH knob to select the desired channel for programming. 2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key for 3 seconds.
Chapter 4: General Operations 27 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 Ray54E is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri Watch. Note: Monitor modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active. Dual Watch Press and release the DW/TRI key to activate the Dual Watch mode. DUAL CH16 appears in the dot matrix display.
28 Ray54E VHF Radio 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 (PLUS) Channel. Tri Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is channel 72. Press and release the DW/TRI key to terminate Tri Watch and return to the previous working channel.
Chapter 4: General Operations 29 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 favourite 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.
30 Ray54E VHF Radio 4.15 Menu Mode Operation Press and hold the CALL/MENU key while in normal operation mode to enter Menu Mode.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 31 Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) The Ray54E 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 Ray54E VHF Radio If ATIS has been enabled, certain programming steps have been implemented to protect the integrity of this agreement, including the blocking of DSC functions when ATIS is active. See ATIS Function on page 79. 5.1 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.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 33 DSC Call Type Description DISTRESS Sends out the position and time information from the input NMEA data along with your MMSI number. 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. POSITION REQUEST This option enables you to request GPS position information from any vessel for which an MMSI number is known.
34 Ray54E VHF Radio 5.2 Individual Calls The Ray54E 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 Ray54E. 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 Ray54E 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 Ray54E VHF Radio If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel 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. (2) Pressing the 16/PLUS key cancels the channel change request and tunes the radio to channel 16.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 39 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. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired Group name. 5.
40 Ray54E VHF Radio 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 Ray54E can receive Group Routine Calls from anyone in your prearranged group.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 41 ➤ 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. If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. The radio is unable to comply with the channel change request but the call is registered in the Call Log.
42 Ray54E 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 Ray54E 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 Ray54E 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 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 Ray54E 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.
46 Ray54E VHF Radio 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 79. 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.
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 Ray54E 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 82. 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 Ray54E 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 Ray54E VHF Radio When the Position Request is accepted by the receiving station: When the position request is received, the Ray54E 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.
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 Ray54E responds depends on the option you have set in the Position Reply menu item (see page 81). 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 Ray54E 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, 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 Ray54E 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. BACKLIGHTING Selects the backlight levels for the LCD, main unit keypad and microphone keypad. CONTRAST Selects the LCD contrast setting.
58 Ray54E 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/PLUS or CLEAR 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 Ray54E 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 Ray54E 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 Backlight Adjustment This setting adjusts the backlight brightness for the LCD, microphone keypad and main unit keypad. Choose from 8 brightness settings or OFF. ➤ To adjust the backlight setting: 1. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to BACKLIGHT. 2. Push the CH knob to accept. The Backlight screen appears. 3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired backlight level.
64 Ray54E VHF Radio 6.5 GPS/Time Setup By default, the Ray54E 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. When GPS Information Not Available If no GPS data is available, the NO GPS icon appears, POS DATA REQ is displayed on the dot matrix display, followed by NO POS DATA.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 65 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. Accepting the arrow returns the current character to its default value and moves you back to the previous position. ii.
66 Ray54E VHF Radio 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. To exit this sub-mode, select BACK or else press the 16/ PLUS or CLEAR keys. 6.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 67 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. Latitude/Longitude Display The LL/DISPLY setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data are displayed on the screen in normal mode.
68 Ray54E VHF Radio 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. Note: If TIME DISPLY is set ON, COG/SOG 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. Time Offset The TIME OFFSET setting indicates the amount of time to add or subtract from UTC time to equal your local time.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 69 6.7 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 Ray54E VHF Radio Channel (CH) Name By default, the Ray54E 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 6.8 DSC Setup The DSC Setup menu item is used to determine these six functions: • the radio’s MMSI ID number • the radio’s Group MMSI ID number • the radio’s ATIS ID number • whether the ATIS function is turned on or off • 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.
72 Ray54E VHF Radio My MMSI ID This operation stores the MMSI number required for DSC communications, including Distress Calls. If regulations in your area do not permit you to program the MMSI number yourself, your Raymarine dealer/distributor can program the number for you. 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. 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 Ray54E 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 Ray54E 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.
78 Ray54E VHF Radio ➤ To enter or view the ATIS ID number: 1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to MY ATIS ID. 2. Press the CH knob to accept. If an existing ATIS ID is stored, the values appear. If the ATIS ID is blank, dashes appear, except for the initial ‘9’. 3. Rotate the CH knob or use the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to scroll through the digits for entry into the ATIS ID field.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 79 4. When complete, press and hold the CH knob to accept. 5. Re-enter all nine ATIS digits. 6. When complete, press and hold the CH knob to accept. 7. Press the CH knob one last time to save the ATIS ID number. If the second entry does not match the first entry, the radio exits MY ATIS ID and returns to the previous menu for you to retry. ATIS Function This operation enables or disables the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) feature in the radio.
80 Ray54E VHF Radio When ATIS is enabled, the following occurs: • • • DSC functions are disabled. Dual Watch, Tri Watch and all Scan functions are disabled. The following International Channels are limited to 1 watt output power: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77 (and 31, if enabled). ➤ To enable/disable ATIS: 1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to ATIS FUNC. 2. Press the CH knob to accept. 3.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 81 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 the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to POS REPLY. 2. Press the CH knob to accept. 3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired setting and push to accept.
82 Ray54E VHF Radio 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.
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 83 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. You can either accept the channel change by pressing ACCEPT (CH knob) or decline by pressing CLEAR, thereby continuing to monitor your current channel. If you accept the request, the call is received, a tone sounds and the radio is changed to channel 16.
84 Ray54E VHF Radio 6.9 Resetting Factory Defaults This feature returns all radio settings to their factory defaults, including BACKLIGHT, CONTRAST, RING VOLUME, KEY BEEP and manual GPS/TIME settings. MY MMSI ID number, MY ATIS 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 85 Chapter 7: Customer Service This chapter provides information on service for your Ray54E. 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.
Ray54E VHF Radio 86 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 Appendix A: 87 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 163.275 MHz Channels All available International VHF Marine Band.
88 Ray54E 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 89 Appendix B: Channel List 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.
90 Ray54E VHF Radio CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 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 28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 60 156.025 160.
Appendix B: Channel List 91 CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq 82 157.125 161.725 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 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.
92 Ray54E VHF Radio European Private Channels and Frequencies Channel Number TX Freq RX Freq Channel Use Belgium 31 96 157.550 162.425 162.150 162.425 n/a n/a Denmark L1 L2 155.500 155.525 155.500 155.525 Pleasure Boat Pleasure Boat Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden F1 F2 F3 155.625 155.775 155.825 155.625 155.775 155.825 Fishing Boat Fishing Boat Fishing Boat Finland, Norway & Sweden L1 L2 L3 155.500 155.525 155.650 155.500 155.525 155.
Appendix B: Channel List 93 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.
94 Ray54E VHF Radio CH. No XMIT Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 23A 157.150 157.150 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) 28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 61A 156.075 156.075 x U.S. Government only 63A 156.175 156.
Appendix B: Channel List 95 CH. No XMIT Freq RCV Freq 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.
96 Ray54E 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 97 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.
98 Ray54E 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 99 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.
100 Ray54E 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 C: Glossary Appendix C: 101 Glossary Term Meaning All Scan A feature that scans all channels. ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System. Used for inland waterways in some European countries. 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.
102 Ray54E VHF Radio Term Meaning Tri Watch A function that monitors the Priority Channel and the Favourite (PLUS) Channel while working on another channel. US Channels Channel designations as defined by the FCC. VOL Volume key VHF Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz) Weather (WX) Channels Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA). Working Channel The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.
103 Index Symbols "A" indicator 16 "B" indicator 16 "C" indicator 16 "I" indicator 16 "U" indicator 16 "UC" indicator 54 Numerics 16/PLUS key 11, 14 A Adding channels to memory 26 ALERT indicator 15 All Scan function 24 All Ships Calls 42 Receiving 43 Urgency 42 ATIS 77 ATIS Function 79 ATIS indicator 15 Auto Channel Changing 82 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 96 CH in
104 Installing 7 Position Reply 81 setup 64 Group Calls 38 Receiving 40 Transmitting 38 Group MMSI Setup 73 H Help from Raymarine 85 HI/LO indicator 14 key 11 power selection 13, 17 HL/USER key 13 Reset 84 Settings 66 MMSI 72 Monitor Mode 27 Dual Watch 27 Tri Watch 28 My ATIS ID 77 My MMSI ID 72 O Optional equipment 3 P Last Received Position Request 52 Latitude/Longitude Display 67 LCD display 14 Phonebook 59 Adding entries 59 Deleting entries 62 Editing entries 61 Position Reply 81 Position Request
105 Saved Scan function 24 Scan Mode 23 All Scan 24 Priority All Scan 25 Priority Saved Scan 25 Saved Scan 24 SCAN/SAVE key 13 Secondary Priority Channel 21 Settings 66, 71 COG/SOG Display 68 Latitude/Longitude Display 67 Time Display 67 Time Format 68 Time Offset 68 Specifications 87 SQ key 11 Squelch 11, 17 Standard equipment 3 T Time Display 67 Time Format 68 Time Offset 68 Time Setup 64 Transmitting 23 indicator 14 Tri Watch 11, 28 TX 23 TX indicator 14 U Unable to Comply 38, 41, 44, 54 US channels 9
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