Specifications

20 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. Other connections are discussed in the ensuing
sections.
Make cable connections as shown in the following figures.
Ray218 Rear Connections
Color Signal Connects to
Gray
Purple
NMEA IN +
NMEA IN –
GPS
Blue
Brown
NMEA OUT +
NMEA OUT –
Chartplotter display unit (E Series, C Series, etc.)
Yellow
Green
SPEAKER +
SPEAKER –
Optional remote speaker, Raymarine part no. E46006
White
Black
HAILER +
HAILER –
Optional horn speaker, Raymarine part no. M95435
(Ray218 only)
Antenna
Power
D9307-3
NMEA/Speaker/Hailer
fuse
Raymic /
Mic Relocation
Ground