Ray218 & Ray55 Marine VHF Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81278-3 Date: April 2007
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Contents Trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................ 2 About this Handbook .............................................................................................9 Important Information .......................................................................................10 Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure ................................................ 12 Safe Compass Distance ........................................................................
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Transceiver Push Keys ...........................................................................29 10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218 only) ...............................................29 11. MENU/DSC .............................................................................29 12. CLEAR/WX ...........................................................................29 13. 16/9 ...................................................................
3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel .............................................................. 38 3.10 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel ............................................. 38 Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel ..................................... 38 3.11 Transmitting ....................................................................................... 39 Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction .............................. 40 3.12 Menu Mode Operation ................
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Contrast Adjustment ..........................................................................64 Key Beep .............................................................................................65 Signal Bar ...........................................................................................65 Bearing Mode .....................................................................................65 Speed Unit ......................................................
Retrieving the Last Received Position Data ........................................ 91 Receiving a Position Request From Another Station ............................. 91 5.8 Received Calls (Logs) ......................................................................... 92 Log Entry Options ............................................................................... 93 5.9 DSC Setup .......................................................................................... 94 My MMSI ID ................
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios
About this Handbook Intended Use This handbook describes the Ray218 and Ray55 fixed VHF marine radios. The Ray218 and Ray55 provide two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and weather watch on ten weather channels. The Ray218 and Ray55 include equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals (for example: MENU/DSC).
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 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 must comply with all applicable rules and regulations, some of which are described in this handbook. FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important Information 11 Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To obtain Industry Canada information on RF exposure (RSS-102) and compliance, please refer to the Industry Canada web site: www.ic.gc.ca License You do not need a license to operate this radio in a registered vessel within sovereign waters of Canada or the US. Owners of unregistered vessels should contact Industry Canada for advice.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is: • located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the radio • connected to the radio before transmitting This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of 1.5 meters, assuming the maximum power of the radio and antennas with a maximum gain of 3dBi.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Ray218 and Ray55 Fixed Station VHF Radios The Ray218 and Ray55 marine VHF radiotelephones are microprocessorcontrolled transceivers that provide reliable simplex (single frequency) and semiduplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of these radios.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 Local Mode decreases noise in areas where RF interference is high Enhanced GPS Position Data gives Latitude and Longitude to 1/10,000 of a minute plus Time, SOG and COG data from any NMEA input Automatically distin
Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory. Removing the Sun Cover The Sun Cover was designed to remain attached to the radio, even in rough seas. To remove the Sun Cover: 1. Place your thumb in the dimple and push downward. 2.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Equipment Supplied The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray218 and Ray55: Part No Description E43032 Ray218 VHF Radio with removable microphone R49163 R49164 R49165 R49171 R49166 R49167 R49168 81278 E43036 R49170 R49169 R49165 R49166 R49167 81278 Sun Cover Mounting Bracket Bracket Knob for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Microphone Microphone Hanger for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Power Cord for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 NMEA/Speaker/Hailer Cable Handbook for Ray218/Ray55
Chapter 2: Installation 17 2.2 Planning the Installation Mount the transceiver to allow easy access from the location where the boat is normally navigated. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry, protected, wellventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive vibration. Provide sufficient space behind the transceiver to allow for proper cable connections to the rear panel connectors.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Ray218 Dimensions 8.76" (222.5mm) 2.87" (73mm) 1.57" (40mm) 6.93" (176mm) 7.06" (179.3mm) 2.36" (60mm) top 7.79" (198mm) 1.12" (28.3mm) 3.84" (97.5mm) 4.43" (112.5mm) 5.91" (150mm) 4.72" (120mm) bottom 0.59" (15mm) 5.94" (151mm) 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 19 Ray55 Dimensions 7.52" (191mm) 1.97" (50mm) 5.83" (148mm) 3.94" (100mm) R2.6 1.57" (40mm) 6.85" (174mm) top bottom 2.96" (75.3mm) 7.09" (180mm) 1.50" (38mm) 5.35" (136mm) 3.69" (93.8mm) 3.15" (80mm) 4.80" (122mm) 2.51" (63.7mm) 0.54" (13.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 2.3 Cable Connections The radio has bullet connectors for power and cable connectors for attaching the optional Raymic or Microphone Relocation Kit. The remaining wires are for attaching NMEA, an optional external speaker, and an optional a hailer horn (Ray218 only). The Ray218 has a single cable with mating connectors for this purpose; the Ray55 has individual wire pairs. In either case, connect the wires as shown in the following table.
Chapter 2: Installation 21 Ray55 Rear Connections fuse Power Antenna D9774-3 NMEA / Speaker Raymic / Mic Relocation Ground The ends of all wires are clipped at the factory so that no bare metal is exposed. You must strip back the insulation before installation. If you are not connecting a wire or set of wires (SPEAKER, for example), leave them insulated. If you have stripped back a wire that you will not be connecting, clip the bare wire down to the insulation.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios The Ray218/Ray55 is designed for a 12 volt (nominal) system. If battery voltage drops below 10.5 VDC, the LOW icon appears on the LCD. Discontinue using the radio if a low voltage condition occurs as performance would be unreliable. If voltage increases to 15.8 VDC, HIGH appears. If voltage exceeds 18.5 VDC, the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage.
Chapter 2: Installation External Speaker D10325-2 Raymic 23 Radio (rear) Extension Cable Raymic and External Speaker Connections NMEA Data The Ray218/Ray55 accepts NMEA 0183 (V3.01) data from a position determining device (GPS) to provide the Latitude and Longitude position information. This information appears on the radio’s LCD display and is also transmitted during a DSC Distress Call. When a valid NMEA signal is detected, the GPS satellite indicator appears solid on the LCD.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios NMEA IN (from GPS) Connect the NMEA OUT + and NMEA OUT – signals from the positioning device to the NMEA IN + (gray) and NMEA IN – (purple) wires, respectively, from the radio. An example of how to make the connections using a suitable connector block is shown in the following drawing. For specific instructions how to connect your particular GPS, please refer to the handbook that came with that device.
Chapter 2: Installation 25 Antenna Raymarine recommends that you install a VHF Marine band antenna with a minimum height of 8 ft. and gain of at least 6 dB. The coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray218/Ray55 antenna jack on the rear panel using a PL-259 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.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Grounding While special grounding is not required, it is good marine practice to properly ground all electronic equipment to the boat’s earth ground system. The Ray218/ Ray55 can be connected to ground by installing the supplied screw and lock washer into the threaded hole labelled with the icon, located on the transceiver’s rear panel, adjacent to the antenna jack. Then attach a #10 AWG wire from this screw to the nearest ship’s earth ground connection point.
Chapter 3: General Operations 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs Several of the keys on the front panel of the transceiver serve multiple purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing that key for fewer than 3 seconds and then releasing it. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for greater than 3 seconds.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Microphone Keys 1. PTT Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit. 2. HILO / LOC DIST Press and release to toggle the transmit power from HI to LO. Can also be used to select items in menu mode. Press and hold for to toggle between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). 3. 16/9 Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel. 4.
Chapter 3: General Operations 29 9. Soft Keys These multifunction keys change according to context, such as to navigate through menus or to make menu selections. Press to select the corresponding function as identified by the on-screen label. Transceiver Push Keys 10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218 only) Press and release to access the hailer horn to make voice announcements or sound various fog horn tones. Press and hold for 3 seconds to use the intercom feature to communicate with a secondary station.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Optional Raymic Second Station D9253-1 The optional Raymic Handset provides the Ray218/Ray55 with a second station in a telephone handset design. The Raymic, which attaches to the handset connector on the rear of the radio, enables intercom capabilities with the transceiver from a remote portion of the vessel. Intercom functions are discussed on page 58. A. PTT Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit. B.
Chapter 3: General Operations 31 C. CLEAR/WX Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode. D. 16/9 Press and release this key to switch between the Priority Channel 16 and the current working channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to tune to the Secondary Priority Channel, which defaults to 9. If already tuned to the Secondary Priority Channel, press and hold for 3 seconds to program a new Secondary Priority Channel.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.2 Transceiver LCD The following describes the function of the characters on the radio’s LCD. 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.8589W A A MAN20:45UTC COMMERCL CH68 CH69 CH71 D9156-1 88 CH HAS BEEN 1. (RX) Receiving Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal. 2. (TX) Transmitting Indicates the PTT key is being pressed and the radio is transmitting. 3. (HI/LO) TX Power Indicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO). 4.
Chapter 3: General Operations 33 6. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode Indicates the radio is in Local Reception mode, which decreases receiver sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted reception. 7. (FAV123) Favorite Channel Indicates which of the three (3) Favorite Channel banks is currently selected. Each bank displays a different favorite channel that you have assigned for each of the 3 soft key labels at the bottom of the LCD.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 14. Channel Status A subscript character following the channel number indicates special qualities. (A) Simplex Channel The subscript A indicates that the currently-selected US or Canadian channel is simplex, although its International counterpart is semi-duplex (5A, for example). This channel uses the transmit frequency of the International channel for both transmitting and receiving.
Chapter 3: General Operations 35 U S A B SHIP/SHIP D9312-1 72 68 S T A N D B BY 3.3 Alert Messages The radio has several warning messages to alert you to special conditions. Battery Voltage High 71 HIGH 68 LOW 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.8582W A A PM12:25LOC B PLEASURE CH06 CH08 CH09 Indicates boat’s battery voltage exceeds 15.8 VDC (typical). If voltage exceeds 18.5 volts (typical), the radio powers itself off to prevent equipment damage. Battery Voltage Low 27 15.2263N U S 078 20.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.5 Setting the Volume ...on the Transceiver Adjust the PWR/VOL knob to control the loudspeaker volume level. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; counter clockwise to decrease the volume. ...on the optional Raymic Press the up arrow on the VOL/SQ key to increase or the down arrow to decrease the volume level. 3.
Chapter 3: General Operations 37 3.8 Selecting a Weather Channel The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The Ray218/ Ray55 is programmed to receive 10 weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received. To enter Weather mode, press and hold the CLEAR/WX key for 3 seconds on either the transceiver or the Raymic. PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 01 TW 16+09+W01 26 06.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel The Ray218/Ray55 provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority Channel 16. Press and release the 16/9 key to switch to channel 16 at high power. The label 1ST PRIORITY appears. If already on channel 16, press and release 16/9 to return to the last-used working channel. The 16/9 key also can be used to cancel all other modes and switch to channel 16. D9159-1 16 1ST PRIORITY 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.
Chapter 3: General Operations 39 5. Press the OK soft key to accept the new Secondary Priority selection. 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 2ND PRIORITY 26 06.5678N 080 04.8589W A AM10:33LOC A B CH69 CH71 13 U S A BRIDGE CANCEL 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 CHANGE 2ND PRIORITY CH LEFT: 78A PRESS OK A TO ACCEPT A B CH69 OK 09 CHG 2ND PRI? 13 2ND PRIORITY U S A CALLING SELECT U S A BRIDGE CH78A A A B YES NO 26 06.5678N LEFT: 78A 080 04.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction In the US, channels 13 and 67 are restricted to transmit at low power. However, you can temporarily override this low power restriction. When you press PTT, a new soft key appears in the middle position, labelled OVRIDE. To override the LO power restriction on channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high power: 1. Press and hold PTT. The OVRIDE soft key appears. 2. Press and release OVRIDE.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 4.1 Menu Function Most of the radio’s functions reside in the Main Menu, which is accessed through the MENU/DSC key. A diagram of the menu structure can be found in Appendix C. Making Menu and Programming Selections D10023-1 There are three ways to make menu and character selections in your radio: 1. Most examples in this chapter describe making selections using the CH/OK knob and soft keys on the transceiver. 2.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios To make Menu selections: 1. Press and release the MENU/DSC key to enter Menu mode. The list of avail- able menu groups appears. 72 D9163-1 MAIN MENU VHF OPS HAIL/FOG/IC U S GPS SETUP A B SYSTM CONFIG SHIP/SHIP [EXIT] SELECT 2. Use the up/down arrow soft keys, CH/OK knob on the transceiver, or CH up/ down key on the microphone (or Raymic) to scroll through the list until the desired menu is highlighted.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 43 5. Press SELECT, the CH/OK knob on the transceiver, HI/LO key on the microphone, or OK key on the Raymic to accept. The options under that sub-menu are displayed. LOUD QUIET U S OFF A B [BACK] SHIP/SHIP SELECT D9167-1 72 KEY BEEP 6. Use the up/down arrow soft keys, the CH/OK knob on the transceiver, or CH up/down key on the microphone (or Raymic) to highlight the desired option. LOUD QUIET U OFF S A B [BACK] SHIP/SHIP SELECT D9168-1 72 KEY BEEP 7.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 4.2 VHF Operations This menu group controls basic radio functions. You access VHF Operations via the MENU key. 68 VHF OPS SCAN MODE DISPLAY MODE U S HI/LO POWER A B SAVE CHANNEL PLEASURE WATCH MODE SELECT D9170-1 68 MAIN MENU VHF OPS HAIL/FOG/IC U S GPS SETUP A B SYSTM CONFIG PLEASURE [BACK] SELECT Scan Mode This function automatically searches through all channels in the set for any that are broadcasting.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings VHF OPS SCAN MODE DISPLAY MODE U S HI/LO POWER A B SAVE CHANNEL PLEASURE WATCH MODE SELECT 71 SCAN MODE SCAN ALL SCAN ALL SCAN ALL+16 U S SCAN SAVED A B SCAN SAVD+16 [BACK] PLEASURE SELECT 27 07.3838N 080 04.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Priority All Scan Priority All Scan searches for activity on all channels but alternates scanning the Priority Channel 16 after each channel. When active, SCAN ALL + 16 appears on the display.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 47 Priority Saved Scan Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan except that the radio alternates searching for activity on the Priority Channel 16 and the channels stored in memory. When active, SCAN SAVD + 16 appears on the display. Note: If no channels have been saved into memory when you select this feature, an error tone sounds.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 71 VHF OPS SCAN MODE DISPLAY MODE U S HI/LO POWER A A SAVE CHANNEL B SHIP/SHIP WATCH MODE SELECT 68 U S A B PLEASURE SELECT DISPLAY MODE 1UP CHANNEL 2UP CHANNEL [BACK] 71 DISPLAY MODE 71 1UP CHANNEL 2UP CHANNEL U S [BACK] A B PLEASURE SELECT 27 07.3838N U S 080 04.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 49 Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the HILO operation request is denied, an error tone beeps. Channels restricted to low transmit power are as follows: • Canadian channel set: 13, 15, 17, 77 • International channel set: 15, 17, 75, 76 • US channel set: 13, 17, 67, 77 Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction In the US, channels 13 and 67 are restricted to transmit at low power. However, you can temporarily override this low power restriction.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Saving Channels to Memory The Ray218/Ray55 can store any channel (except WX channels) into memory. The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode (see page 46). Any number of channels can be saved as memory channels. Separate memory channel groups exist for USA, International, and Canadian frequency sets. To add or remove a channel to/from memory: 1. Select SAVE CHANNEL from the VHF OPS menu. 2.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 51 Using the Watch 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 Ray218/Ray55 is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri Watch. Note: Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored during Dual Watch and Tri Watch. Dual Watch Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 in cycle.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 72 VHF OPS SCAN MODE DISPLAY MODE U S HI/LO POWER A B SAVE CHANNEL SHIP/SHIP WATCH MODE SELECT 72 U S A SHIP/SHIP SELECT WATCH MODE DUAL WATCH TRI WATCH [BACK] B WATCH MODE 72 WATCH MODE 72 WATCH MODE U S A SHIP/SHIP SELECT DUAL WATCH TRI WATCH [BACK] B WATCH MODE DUAL WATCH U TRI WATCH S [BACK] A B WATCH MODE SHIP/SHIP SELECT 72 DUAL 16 72 TRI 16+09 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.8589W A B AM10:33LOC SHIP/SHIP SAVE END CLEAR 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 53 Channel Name By default, the Ray218/Ray55 scrolls a descriptive name of up to 16 characters in the line directly below the channel number and then stops to display a fixed length of up to 9 characters. This option modifies the name for the currentlyselected channel from its default. To change the Channel Name from the default: 1. From the VHF OPS menu, select CHANNEL NAME. 2. Press EDIT. The name for the currently-selected channel appears. 3.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Favorite Channel When in standby mode, the Ray218/Ray55 displays a channel number in each of the three soft key locations. By pressing the corresponding soft key, the radio instantly switches to that channel number. You can select from three separate Favorite Channel groups for a total of 9 channel options for each frequency set. You select which channel group is displayed and edit what channel numbers are assigned.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 55 To EDIT Favorite Channels contained within a bank: 1. Repeat steps 1–3 above for the SELECT process and highlight the bank you wish to edit. 2. Select the EDIT option. 3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight which soft key label you wish to edit: LEFT, CENTER or RIGHT. 4. Rotate the CH/OK knob to change the channel to the desired value. 5. Push in the CH/OK knob to confirm. The new channel selection appears in the edited soft key position for that bank.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Sensitivity Use this setting to switch the transmit power from high to low. Press the L/D soft key to toggle between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). The LOCAL icon appears while in Local mode and then is removed in Distant mode.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 57 Release PTT to switch to Listen mode. The Hailer Horn then acts as a directional microphone. Sounds picked up by the Hailer Horn are heard on the radio speaker. To adjust the Hailer Horn broadcast volume, use the up/down arrow soft keys. Fog Horn (Ray218 only) This operation enables the radio to emit various fog horn tones over a hailer horn speaker.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Intercom When a Raymic secondary handset is installed, Intercom operation enables voice communications between the Raymic and the transceiver. You can initiate the call from either the transceiver or second station. The following illustrates what is displayed when the Ray218transceiver initiates the call.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 59 78 U S A A B PLEASURE END INTERCOM LISTENING on Transceiver 78 U S A A B PLEASURE END INTERCOM TALKING on Raymic 78 U S A A B PLEASURE END INTERCOM TALKING D9434-2 on Transceiver on Raymic 78 U S A A B PLEASURE END INTERCOM LISTENING 4.4 GPS/Time Setup By default, the Ray218/Ray55 auto-detects NMEA 0183 strings and decodes appropriate latitude/longitude position and time or COG/SOG.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios To manually set the GPS position and time settings: 1. Under the GPS SETUP menu, select MANUAL POS. The Manual Position screen appears. 2. Using the CH/OK knob, fill in the Lat/Lon and time information, one character at a time. The first character space is highlighted with a flashing underline. A more-detailed description of manual character entry can be found in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 77. • Rotate the CH/OK knob to scroll through the selections.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 61 Settings You can also set how some time and position information is displayed on the screen. Make your selection from the options on the list.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios COG/SOG Display This setting determines whether Course Over Ground and Speed Over Ground (COG/SOG) data from the GPS is displayed on the bottom line of the dot matrix display instead of the time of day. The menu setting “Bearing Mode“ on page 65 determines whether the True or Magnetic heading is displayed for COG. The setting “Speed Unit“ on page 66 determines whether knots, MPH or KPH is used for SOG. D9190-1 69 TW 16+09+W01 12 34.5678N U S 123 45.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 63 SEL STATION If you enabled LIST STATION in the SEL OUTPUT menu, this option presents a list from which you can select the stations whose data will be forwarded. 1. As outlined above in step 3, ensure you have selected LIST STATION from the SEL OUTPUT menu. 2. From the NMEA OUTPUT menu, select SEL STATION. The list of stations in your Phone book is displayed. 3.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 4.5 System Configuration Use these menu items for selecting general system-wide settings. Backlight Adjustment This setting adjusts the backlight brightness for the LCD, microphone keypad and transceiver keypad. Choose from 10 brightness settings or OFF. Rotate the CH/OK knob or use the up/down arrow soft keys to select the desired backlight level. The number of blocks illuminated in the bar indicates the level, one through ten.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 65 Key Beep This setting is used to set the volume of the beep that sounds when a key is pressed. Select LOUD, QUIET or OFF. 68 KEY BEEP LOUD QUIET U S OFF A A [BACK] PLEASURE SELECT 68 KEY BEEP LOUD QUIET U S OFF A A [BACK] PLEASURE SELECT D9193-1 68 SYSTM CONFIG BACKLIGHT CONTRAST U S KEY BEEP A A SIGNAL BAR B PLEASURE BEARING MODE SELECT Signal Bar Use this setting to determine whether the signal strength bar is displayed to the left of the channel number.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Speed Unit This parameter sets the unit for Speed that is used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system. The speed unit appears on the LCD when COG/SOG is displayed (see page 62).
Chapter 4: Menu Settings SYSTM CONFIG SPEED UNIT SYSTEM TEST U S VERSION A A RESET B PLEASURE [BACK] SELECT 71 SYSTEM TEST OK GPS: U RAYMIC: NO S NO HAILER: A A BATTERY: OK PLEASURE OK DSC: SELECT D9196-1 71 67 Version Number This menu item displays the hardware and software versions of your radio. Reset Use this menu item to return your radio to the default factory settings. The following items are reset. All other settings are unaffected. VHF OPS • DISPLAY MODE Set to 1 UP CHANNEL.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios SYSTEM CONFIG • KEY BEEP Set to QUIET. • SIGNAL BAR Set to ON. • BEARING MODE Set to TRUE. • SPEED UNIT Set to KNOTS. DSC MENU • RECV’D CALLS All logs are cleared. • DSC SETUP AUTO CH CHANGE is set ON.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) The Ray218/Ray55 includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital calls. DSC uses a unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number to direct DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number. Note: An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can obtain an MMSI from BoatUS (www.boatus.com).
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios DSC Call Type Description GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios sharing a common Group MMSI number. Up to 5 Group MMSI numbers can be stored and called. ALL SHIPS Sends out a message to all stations within range that you have important information but the situation is not serious enough for a Distress Call. There are two types of All Ships Calls: SAFETY for advisory alerts and URGENCY for assistance when life is not in immediate danger.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 71 D10022-1
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 5.2 Distress Calls For a Distress Call transmission, the Ray218/Ray55 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).
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 73 Designated Distress Call To send a distress call and specify its nature: 1. Press the red DISTRESS key. 2. Release the DISTRESS key. The Distress Call screen appears. 3. Rotate the CH/OK knob or press the up/down arrow soft keys until the type of Distress you wish to designate is highlighted: • UNDESIGNATED • SINKING • FIRE • ADRIFT • FLOODING • ABANDONING • COLLISION • PIRACY • GROUNDING • MANOVERBOARD • CAPSIZING • EXIT 4.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Transmitting After the Distress transmission, the radio is automatically set to channel 16 at high power to listen for and respond to voice replies from Coast Guard or other vessels that may have received your Distress Call. To mute the alarm: Press CLEAR/WX. To manually cancel the automatic Distress resend: Press CLEAR/WX a second time. The Distress Call is resent randomly every 3.5 – 4.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 75 Receiving a Distress Call The Ray218/Ray55 receives distress messages sent by another vessel and/or acknowledgments (ACK) sent by a coast station to another vessel in distress. The radio also receives distress relays. Note: Class “D” DSC radios such as the Ray218/Ray55 are forbidden by law from automatically acknowledging or relaying DSC distress calls.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios ...with Auto Channel Change OFF U S A 72 U S A 72 DISTRESS U S A 16 DISTRESS DISTRESS FROM: $36612345 B CH CHANGE SHIP/SHIP REQ TO CH16 CANCEL OK END FIRE 26 07.3838N B 080 04.8499W SHIP/SHIP 12:45UTC CANCEL OK END U S A 16 DISTRESS 16 DISTRESS U S A FROM: $36612345 B CH HAS BEEN DISTRESS CHANGED OK ...with Auto Channel Change ON U S A 16 DISTRESS DISTRESS FROM: $36612345 B CH HAS BEEN CHANGED OK DISTRESS FIRE 26 07.3838N B 080 04.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 77 Adding a new Entry 1. Select PHONEBOOK from the DSC menu. The list of Phonebook entries appears. Highlight . If no entries have yet been entered, this is your only choice. Press SELECT. You are prompted to enter the MMSI number for the new entry. The first character space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline. 72 DSC MENU GROUP ALL SHIPS . . POS REQUEST . B RECV’D CALLS SHIP/SHIP PHONEBOOK SELECT . . .
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 5. When you press the CH/OK knob to accept the final MSSI ID digit, the cursor moves on to the NAME field. The first character in this line is a symbol assigned by the radio, based on the MMSI number you entered. Coast Stations are identified by “00” at the beginning of the station name. If you enter 00 as the leading digits of the MMSI ID, the radio recognizes this as a coast station and automatically enters a tower symbol (&).
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 79 Deleting an Existing Entry 1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH/OK knob or press the [ and ] soft keys until the entry you wish to delete is highlighted. 2. Press SELECT. The list of options appear. 3. Highlight DELETE and press SELECT again. You are prompted to confirm your selection. 4. Press DELETE. The entry is removed from the list. 5.4 Individual Calls The Ray218/Ray55 can make Individual Routine calls.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 69 DSC MENU INDIVIDUAL GROUP U S ALL SHIPS A BPOS REQUEST RECV’D CALLS PLEASURE SELECT INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE U $AQUAHOLIC S $CASTAWAY A B $TOTL MADNES PLEASURE [BACK] SELECT 69 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE U $AQUAHOLIC S $CASTAWAY A B $TOTL MADNES PLEASURE [BACK] SELECT 69 D9211-2 80 If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry: Enter the MMSI number using the CH/OK knob. Rotate CH/OK to select each character and then push in CH/OK to accept.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 69 B Select Working Channel INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SHIP-SHIP TO: $TOTL MADNES U S A PLEASURE SELECT CH SELECT OK BACK U S A 70 DSC BACK INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SHIP-SHIP TO: $TOTL MADNES B CALLING... SELECT OK 72 B SHIP/SHIP BACK U S A 69 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SHIP-SHIP TO: $TOTL MADNES B PLEASURE AWAIT ACK...
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios To accept an Individual Call: 1. Press the OK soft key to change channels to the one designated by the caller. The alert tone is muted and the envelope icon disappears. 2. If the caller requests an acknowledgement, press OK to accept. 3. Press SEND to comply with the ACK. 4. When the caller responds to the ACK, press OK to return to standby mode. Establish voice communications on the designated channel by pressing PTT.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 83 5.5 Group Calls The Group Call feature sends transmissions that are only received by radios sharing a common Group MMSI number, such as a flotilla or racing fleet. The Ray218/Ray55 sends Group Routine calls. Group MMSI Setup You can program up to five Group MMSI ID numbers and associated Group names, which can be up to 11 characters long. Group MMSI ID numbers always begin with a zero (0).
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Use the same procedure to edit an existing entry in the list.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 85 6. Press SEND to transmit the Group Call. The Group Call is transmitted on channel 70, and the radio tunes to the designated working channel to be used for the Group Call. 7. Press OK to confirm that the working channel has been changed. . 69 GROUP ROUTINE TO: SEAWATCH 70 GROUP ROUTINE TO: SEAWATCH U S A 69 GROUP CALL MY GROUP ID B PLEASURE SELECT B CALLING...
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios The 2 alternating pages of data are recorded in the Call Log. The envelope icon ( ) blinks until you accept the call, reject the call, or open the resulting unread message stored in the Log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 92. To mute the alert tone: Press CLEAR/WX. Automatic cancellation takes place after 2 minutes. To ignore the Group Call: Press CLEAR/WX a second time or press the CANCEL soft key.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 87 5.6 All Ships Calls An All Ships Call sends out a message to all stations within range. The Ray218/ Ray55 can make All Ships Safety Calls for advisory alerts and Urgency Calls when assistance is required but life is not in danger. For example, you might send a Safety Call to warn others there is a large floating object that may be a hazard to navigation. A sample Urgency Call might be that you have an illness or an accident on board.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Safety or Routine Call is received, the LCD alternates between a screen displaying the name (or MMSI ID) of the station initiating the call and one requesting a change of working channels. The 2 alternating pages of data are recorded in the Call Log. The envelope icon ( ) blinks until you accept the call, reject the call, or open the resulting unread message stored in the log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 92.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 89 To accept an All Ships Urgency or Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is ON Press the OK soft key or the CH/OK knob. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio automatically switches to channel 16. Press PTT to communicate. If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Specifying the Target Vessel 1. Select POS REQUEST from the DSC Menu. 2. Select the target station name from the phonebook. —or— Select and enter the target station’s MMSI number, as described in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 77. 3. Press SEND to transmit the Position Request Call. The 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.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 91 Retrieving the Last Received Position Data 1. From the DSC Menu, select RECV’D CALLS. 2. Rotate the CH/OK knob or press the up down arrow keys to select POSIT’N LOG. 3. Push in the CH/OK knob or press SELECT. The last received position request data (LAST CALL) is displayed. Note: Only the last position is saved. The next received position will overwrite the existing position data. Press BACK or the CLEAR/WX key to exit.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 5.8 Received Calls (Logs) The radio maintains lists of the last received DSC call types by number and time of call. Separate logs are maintained for the following: 1. Distress (up to 10 entries, per log) • Distress Log • Distress ACK Log • Distress Relay Log 2. Call Log (up to 40 total entries) • Individual Calls • All Ship Calls • Group Calls 3.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 93 To view the Received Call Logs: 1. Highlight RECV’D CALLS from the DSC menu. 2. Press SELECT. Three log categories appear: DISTRESS, CALL LOG and POSIT’N LOG. If any of these logs contain an unread item, an arrow symbol ( ) appears to the left of the log name. 3. Highlight the desired log. 4. Press Select. Entry 01 appears first with call type and time of the last call. This is the most recent call. 5.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Press OK CALL BACK DELETE SAVE [BACK] D9427-1 72 . . . B SHIP/SHIP BACK OPTIONS PURA VIDA • Call Back. Makes a routine Individual Call to the caller listed in the entry. • Delete. Remove this entry from the log. • Save. Stores any undefined MMSI number into the Phonebook and enables you to assign a corresponding name to it. If a name is already assigned for this MMSI number in the phonebook, you are prompted to edit the name. 5.
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 95 Note: You can obtain an MMSI number from BoatUS (www.boatus.com). This is a one time operation. After the MMSI number is programmed: • you will not be able to change it • only your dealer/distributor can change it • after entering your MMSI ID, accessing this menu item will merely display the programmed number To enter or view the MMSI ID number: 1. From the DSC Menu, select DSC SETUP. 2. From the DSC SETUP menu item, select MY MMSI ID.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios DSC MENU 68 POS REQUEST CALL LOG U PHONEBOOK S A B DSC SETUP [BACK] PLEASURE SELECT 68 U S A PLEASURE SELECT DSC SETUP MY MMSI ID AUTO CH CHG POS REPLY B [BACK] 68 MY MMSI ID INPUT MY MMSI ID: U S _-------A B PLEASURE BACK D9270-2 Select numbers Press OK 68 MY MMSI ID 68 MY MMSI ID INPUT MY MMSI ID: U S 366123456 A B PRESS DONE PLEASURE BACK DONE Select numbers Press OK RE-ENTER MY MMSI ID: U S 366123456 A B PRESS DONE PLEASURE BACK DONE 68 MY MMS
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 97 Note: This feature can disable automatic channel switching for incoming DSC Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls. If enabled, you are responsible for determining whether manually declining the call is appropriate. To enable/disable automatic channel change: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the DSC SETUP menu item, highlight AUTO CH CHG. Press SELECT to accept. Select either ON or OFF. Press SELECT to accept.
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Chapter 6: Customer Service This chapter provides information on service for your Ray218 or Ray55. 6.1 How to Contact Raymarine On the Internet Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 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: 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 General Mounting Bracket or flush mount Size (H x W x D): Ray218 Flush Mounted Bracket Mounted 3.84 x 7.79 x 7.06 in (97.5 x 198 x 179.3 mm) 4.43 x 8.76 x 7.06 in (112.5 x 222.5 x 179.3 mm) Size (H x W x D): Ray55 Flush Mounted Bracket Mounted 3.15 x 7.09 x 6.85 in (80 x 180 x 174 mm) 3.69 x 7.52 x 6.85 in (93.8 x 191 x 174 mm) Weight, Ray218: Transceiver Microphone 3.5 lbs (1.59 kg) 0.4 lbs (0.181 kg) Weight, Ray55: Transceiver & Microphone 3.5 lbs (1.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios NMEA IN Sentences supported (NMEA 0183 ver. 3.01): GLL GGA RMA RMC GNS Geographic position, Latitude/Longitude GPS fix data Recommended minimum data for LORAN Recommended minimum data for GPS GNSS fix data NMEA OUT Sentences (NMEA 0183 ver. 3.01): DSC DSE DSC data Extended DSC data Transmitter Frequency Error 10 ppm RF Power (at 13.
Appendix B: Radio Controls This section is a quick reference to your radio’s controls.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Microphone Keys Key Name Press & Release Press & Hold 3 seconds 1. PTT Push-to-Talk Push-to-Talk 2. HI/LO LOC/DIS TX Power High/Low and ACCEPT key for menu item selections Toggles between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). 3. 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.
Appendix B: Radio Controls 105 Key Name Press & Release Press & Hold 3 seconds 13. 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. 14. DISTRESS Designate Distress Type Make Distress Call Optional Raymic Handset D9253-1 The optional Raymic provides you with more functions than the standard microphone in a telephone handset design.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Raymic Keys Key Name Function A. PTT Push-to-Talk. B. VOL/SQ By default, these keys control earpiece speaker volume. Press the up arrow key to increase or the down arrow to decrease the volume. Press and release the VOL/SQ key to activate squelch threshold level adjustment. Press the down arrow key until audio is heard. Then press the up arrow until background noise disappears. C. CLEAR/WX Press and release to invoke Cancel function.
Appendix C: Menu Structure Following is the structure of the menu that appears when the MENU/DSC key is pressed and then immediately released.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Following is the structure of the menu that appears when the MENU/DSC key is pressed and held for 3 seconds.
Appendix D: Channel List U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 01A 156.050 156.050 x Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area. 1 03A 156.150 156.150 x U.S. Government only 05A 156.250 156.250 x Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas. 06 156.300 156.300 x Intership Safety 07A 156.350 156.350 x Commercial 08 156.400 156.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 21A 157.050 157.050 x U.S. Coast Guard only 22A 157.100 157.100 x Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16. 23A 157.150 157.150 x U.S. Coast Guard only 24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 27 157.350 161.
Appendix D: Channel List CH. XMIT No Freq RCV Freq 111 Single Freq Use 80A 157.025 157.025 x Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only 81A 157.075 157.075 x U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations. 82A 157.125 157.125 x U.S. Government only 83A 157.175 157.175 x U.S. Coast Guard only 84 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 86 157.325 161.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 01 156.050 160.650 PC Public Correspondence 02 156.100 160.700 PC Public Correspondence 03 156.150 160.750 PC Public Correspondence 04A 156.200 156.200 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue1 04A 156.200 156.200 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only 05A 156.250 156.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 113 Area of Operation Use 14 156.700 156.700 AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: Port operations and pilot information and messages. 15 156.750 156.750 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power. May also be used for on-board communications. 16 156.800 156.800 All areas International Distress, Safety and Calling2 17 156.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 27 157.350 161.950 AC, GL, PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 28 157.400 162.000 PC Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence 28B 60 - 162.000 AC 156.025 160.625 PC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service. Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 61A 156.075 156.075 PC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. 61A 156.075 156.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 115 Area of Operation Use 68 156.425 156.425 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs. 69 156.475 156.475 All areas except EC Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial 69 156.475 156.475 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. 71 156.575 156.575 PC Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement 71 156.575 156.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 82A 157.125 157.125 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only. 82A 157.125 157.125 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas. 83 Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only. 157.175 161.775 PC 83A 157.175 157.175 EC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies.
Appendix D: Channel List 117 International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 04 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 05 156.250 160.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 61 156.075 160.
Appendix D: Channel List CH XMIT No. Freq RCV Freq 119 Single Freq Use 82 157.125 161.725 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 83 157.175 161.775 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 84 157.225 161.825 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 85 157.275 161.875 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 86 157.325 161.925 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 87 157.375 157.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 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 E: Glossary Term Meaning All Scan A feature that scans all channels in the channel set. All Ships Call A DSC call that sends out a message to all vessels within range. The Ray218/Ray55 can make two different types of All Ships calls: Safety Calls for advisory alerts or Urgency Calls when assistance is required but there is no imminent danger to the vessel. Canadian Channels Channel designations as defined by Industry Canada.
Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Term Meaning MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity; a number issued by each country to identify maritime stations, much like a telephone number. NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (US) Position Request A DSC call requesting GPS position information from any station for which an MMSI number is known. You can also send out your position to other stations.
Index Numerics 16/9 key 28, 29, 31 A Accessories 100 Adding channels to memory 50 Alert 35 All Scan function 45 All Ships Calls 87 Receiving 88 Transmitting 87 ATIS indicator 32 Automatic Channel Changing 33, 96 B Backlight adjustment 64 Base in Use 35 Battery 35 Bearing Mode 65 C Cable connections 20 Canadian channels 34, 112 Channel Knob 28 Name 53 Tuning 36 UP/DOWN key 28, 31 Channel List 109 Canadian frequencies 112 International frequencies 117 US frequencies 109 WX frequencies 120 CLEAR/WX ke
G Glossary 121 GPS 24 indicator 33 Installing 23 Position Reply 97 setup 59 Group Calls 83 Receiving 85 Transmitting 84 Group MMSI Setup 83 H Hailer 22, 29, 56 Handset 28, 104, 105 Help from Raymarine 99 HI/LO indicator 32 key 28 power selection 48 High Voltage 22, 35 I Individual Calls 79 Receiving 81 Transmitting 79 Installation 15 Intercom 29, 58 International channels 34, 117 Invalid Channel 82, 86, 89 K Key Beep 65 Keypad 104 Keys 28 L Last Received Position Request 91 Latitude/Longitude Disp
PWR/VOL key 28 R Radio Setup Channel Name 53 Favorite Channel 54 Frequency Band 52 Sensitivity 56 Raymarine Addresses 99 Phone numbers 99 Web site 99 Raymic 30, 41, 58, 70, 105 Received Calls 92 Removing the sun cover 15 Repair 99 Reset 67 RX indicator 32 S Save 28 SAVED indicator 32 Saved Scan function 46 Scan Mode 44 All Scan 45 Priority All Scan 46 Priority Saved Scan 47 Saved Scan 46 SCAN/SAVE key 28 Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel 38 Sensitivity 56 Service 99 Settings 61, 94 COG/SOG Display 62
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