Raymarine Ray54 manual Selecting the Priority Channel, Weather Alert Operation

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The WX indicator appears on the LCD. Rotate the CH knob to select from channels WX01 through WX10.

Press and release the CLEAR/WX key again to return to normal operation.

Note:

1.WX broadcasts can only be heard in the US and Canada.

2.During Weather mode, the PTT, HILO/USER, SCAN/SAVE and DW/TRI keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed.

Weather Alert Operation

Weather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding CLEAR/WX key in the weather mode. The ALERT indicator illuminates.

When Weather Alert function is enabled and the radio is tuned to the normal working channel, the last-used weather channel is checked every four minutes for weather alert tone. If the alert tone is detected, the WX and ALERT indicators flash and an alarm sounds.

The radio automatically turns to the currently-monitored WX channel where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of operation (Standby, Dual and Tri Watch, Scan, etc.)

4.7Selecting the Priority Channel

The Ray54 provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority Channel 16.

If not already tuned to the Priority Channel 16, press and release the 16/9 key to switch to CH16 at high power.

PRIORITY CH appears in the dot matrix display.

If already on CH 16, press and release the 16/9 to return to the last-used working channel.

Note: When the priority channel is selected, it is always set to HIGH trans- mit power. You may reduce power if desired by pressing the HI/LO key.

The 16/9 key also can be used to cancel all modes and switch to CH 16.

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Contents Ray54 Page Introduction WarrantyAbout this Handbook Conventions UsedStation License Important InformationFCC Notice Operator LicenseMaritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Industry CanadaAntenna 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 Power Connections Wiring ConnectionsExternal Speaker Connections GroundingGPS/NMEA Data Antenna Connections Antenna Mounting SuggestionsAntenna Mounting and EME Exposure Getting Started Keypad and Rotary KnobsMicrophone Keys Main Unit Rotary KeysMain Unit Push 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 User Channel Mode Menu Mode OperationDSC Call Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Group DSC Call FunctionIndividual ALL ShipsPosition RequestRX Call LOG Individual Calls Making DSC Calls to Coast StationsTransmitting an Individual Call 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 Backlight Adjustment Contrast AdjustmentLocal / Distant 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 BandRing 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 Enabled Procedure When DisabledResetting Factory Defaults Product Repair and Service Customer ServiceHow to Contact Raymarine On the InternetAccessories and Parts Technical SupportAppendix a Specifications GeneralPLL Receiver TransmitterAppendix B Channel List Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesXmit RCV 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