Raymarine Ray54 manual Setting the Channel, Selecting a Weather Channel, On the microphone

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4.5 Setting the Channel

On the microphone...

Press and release the UP arrow to increment the channel number. Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrement the channel. Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling.

On the main unit...

Rotate the CH knob clockwise to increment the channel number.

Rotate the CH knob counterclockwise to decrement the channel number.

4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The Ray54 is programmed to receive 10 weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received.

Press and hold the CLEAR/WX key to enter Weather mode.

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Contents Ray54 Page About this Handbook WarrantyIntroduction Conventions UsedFCC Notice Important InformationStation License Operator LicenseIndustry Canada Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiEMC 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 Wiring Connections Power ConnectionsGPS/NMEA Data External Speaker ConnectionsGrounding Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Antenna ConnectionsAntenna Mounting Suggestions Keypad and Rotary Knobs Getting StartedMain Unit Push Keys Microphone KeysMain Unit Rotary Keys Main Unit MicrophonePTT 16/9CALL/MENU HILO/USER 12 /9 LCD DisplayLocal Local/Distant Mode HI/LO TX PowerBattery Low User Favorite Channel Mode Alert Weather Alert WX Weather Channel I C Channel Set Simplex ChannelSetting the Volume Turning the Power on and OFFSetting the Squelch Setting the Power OutputOverriding the Low Output Power Restriction Selecting a Weather Channel Setting the ChannelOn the microphone On the main unitWeather Alert Operation Selecting the Priority ChannelSelecting the Secondary Priority Channel Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel Transmitting Using the Scan ModesSaved Memory Scan All ScanPriority All Scan Priority Saved Scan Adding Channels to MemoryGeneral Operations Dual Watch Using the Monitor ModesTri Watch DSC Call Operation User Channel ModeMenu Mode Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Individual DSC Call FunctionGroup 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 Receiving Individual Calls To cancel the mode without sending ACKTransmitting a Group Call Group CallsDigital Selective Calling DSC Receiving Group Calls To ignore the Group Call Transmitting an All Ships Call All Ships CallsReceiving an All Ships Call To decline the All Ships Call Sending a Distress Call Distress CallsDesignated Distress Call Undesignated Quick Distress CallTo cancel the automatic Distress resend press CLEAR/WX Receiving a Distress Call Cancelling a Distress Call Made in ErrorReceiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station Receiving a Distress ACK Sent from a Coast StationSpecifying the Target Vessel Position RequestIf using Manual Mmsi ID entry Retrieving the Last Received Position Data When no reply is received within 3 minutesReceiving a Position Request From Another Station Call LogMaking a Call from a Call Log Entry Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key Saving an Mmsi ID Number from a Call Log EntryDSC Distress Log Menu Function Menu SettingsUsing the Microphone Keys to Make Selections Adding an Entry DSC PhonebookUse same procedure to enter the Mmsi characters Editing an Existing Entry Deleting an Existing Entry Local / Distant Backlight AdjustmentContrast Adjustment When GPS Information Not Available GPS/Time SetupRotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections Settings Menu Settings Time Display Latitude/Longitude DisplayTime Offset Time FormatBand Radio SetupKey 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 Disabled Procedure When EnabledResetting Factory Defaults How to Contact Raymarine Customer ServiceProduct Repair and Service On the InternetTechnical Support Accessories and PartsPLL Appendix a SpecificationsGeneral Transmitter ReceiverXmit RCV Appendix B Channel ListMarine VHF Channels and Frequencies 86Ray54 VHF Radio Freq Use 82A WC, EC Canadian Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesAC, GL PC, AC, GLAC, GL, PC 156.750 All areas90Ray54 VHF Radio 156.875 EC, PCAC, GL, NL Area of OperationInternational Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies 94Ray54 VHF Radio 161.925 WX Channels North America only Appendix C Glossary VHF VOLNumerics IndexMmsi 101 102