Raymarine Ray54 manual WX Weather Channel, Alert Weather Alert, I C Channel Set, Simplex Channel

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16	Ray54 VHF Radio

11. (WX) Weather Channel

Weather channel mode is active.

12. (ALERT) Weather Alert

Monitoring for weather alert broadcasts.

13. (U I C) Channel Set

Indicates which channel set is selected: US, International or Canadian.

14. (A) Simplex Channel

Indicates that the currently-selected channel is simplex; you transmit and receive on the same frequency.

15. (B) Receive-only Channel

Indicates that you cannot transmit on the currently-selected channel; it is receive-only. Used with Canadian channels only.

16. Channel Number

Displays the current channel number.

17. Dot Matrix Display

Indicates radio functions or special conditions. The type of information displayed depends on the situation. Figure 3-3demonstrates a typical screen in normal operating mode. The screen is different when sending/receiving a DSC Call (see Chapter 5:) or setting up a Menu item (see Chapter 6:).

Note: In the following sample:

(1)The Channel Name is editable (see page 70).

(2)Valid position data received from a GPS or manually entered (see page 64).

(3)Last line may contain COG/SOG data instead of time (see page 68).

Figure 3-3: Typical Dot Matrix Display Data

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Contents Ray54 Page Introduction WarrantyAbout this Handbook Conventions UsedStation License Important InformationFCC Notice Operator LicenseMaritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Industry CanadaEMC Conformance Antenna Mounting and EME ExposureSafe Compass Distance Contents CLEAR/WX Distress Digital Selective Calling DSC How to Contact Raymarine Ray54 Fixed Station VHF Radio FeaturesIntroduction Digital Selective Calling DSC Equipment Supplied InstallationUnpacking and Inspection Flush Mounting Planning the InstallationTypical Mounting Methods Typical Mounting Methods Power Connections Wiring ConnectionsGPS/NMEA Data External Speaker ConnectionsGrounding Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Antenna ConnectionsAntenna Mounting Suggestions Getting Started Keypad and Rotary KnobsMain Unit Push Keys Microphone KeysMain Unit Rotary Keys PTT MicrophoneMain Unit 16/9CALL/MENU HILO/USER LCD Display 12 /9Battery Low HI/LO TX PowerLocal Local/Distant Mode User Favorite Channel ModeI C Channel Set WX Weather ChannelAlert Weather Alert Simplex ChannelSetting the Squelch Turning the Power on and OFFSetting the Volume Setting the Power OutputOverriding the Low Output Power Restriction On the microphone Setting the ChannelSelecting a Weather Channel On the main unitSelecting the Priority Channel Weather Alert OperationSelecting the Secondary Priority Channel Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel Using the Scan Modes TransmittingAll Scan Saved Memory ScanPriority All Scan Adding Channels to Memory Priority Saved ScanGeneral Operations Using the Monitor Modes Dual WatchTri Watch DSC Call Operation User Channel ModeMenu Mode Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Group DSC Call FunctionIndividual ALL ShipsRX Call LOG PositionRequest Transmitting an Individual Call Individual CallsMaking DSC Calls to Coast Stations If using Manual Mmsi ID entry Ray54 VHF Radio To cancel the mode without sending ACK Receiving Individual CallsGroup Calls Transmitting a Group CallDigital Selective Calling DSC Receiving Group Calls To ignore the Group Call All Ships Calls Transmitting an All Ships CallReceiving an All Ships Call To decline the All Ships Call Distress Calls Sending a Distress CallUndesignated Quick Distress Call Designated Distress CallTo cancel the automatic Distress resend press CLEAR/WX Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error Receiving a Distress CallReceiving a Distress ACK Sent from a Coast Station Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another StationPosition Request Specifying the Target VesselIf using Manual Mmsi ID entry When no reply is received within 3 minutes Retrieving the Last Received Position DataCall Log Receiving a Position Request From Another StationMaking a Call from a Call Log Entry Saving an Mmsi ID Number from a Call Log Entry Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE keyDSC Distress Log Menu Settings Menu FunctionUsing the Microphone Keys to Make Selections DSC Phonebook Adding an EntryUse same procedure to enter the Mmsi characters Editing an Existing Entry Deleting an Existing Entry Local / Distant Backlight AdjustmentContrast Adjustment GPS/Time Setup When GPS Information Not AvailableRotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections Settings Menu Settings Time Offset Latitude/Longitude DisplayTime Display Time FormatRadio Setup BandKey Beep Ring VolumeChannel CH Name DSC Setup My Mmsi ID Group Mmsi Setup Group Name Menu Settings Editing an Existing Entry Position Reply Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls Procedure When Enabled Procedure When DisabledResetting Factory Defaults Product Repair and Service Customer ServiceHow to Contact Raymarine On the InternetAccessories and Parts Technical SupportPLL Appendix a SpecificationsGeneral Receiver TransmitterXmit RCV Appendix B Channel ListMarine VHF Channels and Frequencies 86Ray54 VHF Radio Freq Use 82A AC, GL Canadian Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesWC, EC PC, AC, GL156.750 All areas AC, GL, PC90Ray54 VHF Radio EC, PC 156.875Area of Operation AC, GL, NLInternational Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies 94Ray54 VHF Radio 161.925 WX Channels North America only Appendix C Glossary VOL VHFIndex NumericsMmsi 101 102