Raymarine Ray54 About this Handbook, Introduction, Conventions Used, Technical Accuracy, Warranty

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About this Handbook

Introduction

This handbook describes the Ray54 fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray54 provides two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and weather watch on ten weather channels. The Ray54 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). The LCD indicators and functions are shown in normal capitals (for example: TX).

➤Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by an arrow icon shown in the margin.

Technical Accuracy

To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous product improvement and updating may change specifications without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time. Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.

For the latest product information visit our website: www.raymarine.com

Warranty

To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.

Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine plc.

© Raymarine plc 2005

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Contents Ray54 Page Conventions Used WarrantyAbout this Handbook IntroductionOperator License Important InformationFCC Notice Station LicenseIndustry Canada Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiAntenna Mounting and EME Exposure Safe Compass DistanceEMC Conformance Contents CLEAR/WX Distress Digital Selective Calling DSC How to Contact Raymarine Features IntroductionRay54 Fixed Station VHF Radio Digital Selective Calling DSC Installation Unpacking and InspectionEquipment Supplied Planning the Installation Typical Mounting MethodsFlush Mounting Typical Mounting Methods Wiring Connections Power ConnectionsExternal Speaker Connections GroundingGPS/NMEA Data Antenna Connections Antenna Mounting SuggestionsAntenna Mounting and EME Exposure Keypad and Rotary Knobs Getting StartedMicrophone Keys Main Unit Rotary KeysMain Unit Push Keys 16/9 MicrophoneMain Unit PTTCALL/MENU HILO/USER 12 /9 LCD DisplayUser Favorite Channel Mode HI/LO TX PowerLocal Local/Distant Mode Battery LowSimplex Channel WX Weather ChannelAlert Weather Alert I C Channel SetSetting the Power Output Turning the Power on and OFFSetting the Volume Setting the SquelchOverriding the Low Output Power Restriction On the main unit Setting the ChannelSelecting a Weather Channel On the microphoneWeather 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 User Channel Mode Menu Mode OperationDSC Call Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC ALL Ships DSC Call FunctionIndividual GroupPosition RequestRX Call LOG Individual Calls Making DSC Calls to Coast StationsTransmitting an Individual Call 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 Backlight Adjustment Contrast AdjustmentLocal / Distant When GPS Information Not Available GPS/Time SetupRotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections Settings Menu Settings Time Format Latitude/Longitude DisplayTime Display Time OffsetBand Radio SetupRing Volume Channel CH NameKey Beep 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 On the Internet Customer ServiceHow to Contact Raymarine Product Repair and ServiceTechnical Support Accessories and PartsAppendix a Specifications GeneralPLL Transmitter ReceiverAppendix B Channel List Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesXmit RCV 86Ray54 VHF Radio Freq Use 82A PC, AC, GL Canadian Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesWC, EC 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