Raymarine Ray54 manual Important Information, FCC Notice, Station License, Operator License

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iv	Ray54 VHF Radio

Important Information

Raymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada requirements that regulate marine VHF radio usage for the US and Canada, respectively. Marine VHF radio users in the US must comply with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, some of which are described in this handbook.

This information was current at the time this handbook was printed. Up-to- date information, including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC website at:

www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine

Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC website at: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html

FCC Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine, Incorporated could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the operator’s authority to operate the equipment.

Station License

An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are not required for most recreational vessels travelling in US waters. However, you must obtain a license if your vessel travels to foreign ports.

Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite communications, or telegraphy must be licensed by the FCC. You can obtain a Station License by filing FCC Form 605, which is available from the FCC website listed above.

Operator License

An Operator License is not required to operate a VHF Marine Radio within US territorial waters. However, a license is required to operate the radio if you dock in a foreign port (including Canada and Mexico) or leave a foreign port to dock in a U.S. port. You can request a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from the FCC by filing Form 753.

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Contents Ray54 Page Warranty About this HandbookIntroduction Conventions UsedImportant Information FCC NoticeStation License Operator LicenseMaritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Industry CanadaSafe Compass Distance Antenna Mounting and EME ExposureEMC Conformance Contents CLEAR/WX Distress Digital Selective Calling DSC How to Contact Raymarine Introduction FeaturesRay54 Fixed Station VHF Radio Digital Selective Calling DSC Unpacking and Inspection InstallationEquipment Supplied Typical Mounting Methods Planning the InstallationFlush Mounting Typical Mounting Methods Power Connections Wiring ConnectionsGrounding External Speaker ConnectionsGPS/NMEA Data Antenna Mounting Suggestions Antenna ConnectionsAntenna Mounting and EME Exposure Getting Started Keypad and Rotary KnobsMain Unit Rotary Keys Microphone KeysMain Unit Push Keys Microphone Main UnitPTT 16/9CALL/MENU HILO/USER LCD Display 12 /9HI/LO TX Power Local Local/Distant ModeBattery Low User Favorite Channel ModeWX Weather Channel Alert Weather AlertI C Channel Set Simplex ChannelTurning the Power on and OFF Setting the VolumeSetting the Squelch Setting the Power OutputOverriding the Low Output Power Restriction Setting the Channel Selecting a Weather ChannelOn the microphone 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 Menu Mode Operation User Channel ModeDSC Call Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC DSC Call Function IndividualGroup ALL ShipsRequest PositionRX Call LOG Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations Individual CallsTransmitting 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 Contrast Adjustment Backlight AdjustmentLocal / Distant GPS/Time Setup When GPS Information Not AvailableRotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections Settings Menu Settings Latitude/Longitude Display Time DisplayTime Offset Time FormatRadio Setup BandChannel CH Name Ring VolumeKey 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 Customer Service How to Contact RaymarineProduct Repair and Service On the InternetAccessories and Parts Technical SupportGeneral Appendix a SpecificationsPLL Receiver TransmitterMarine VHF Channels and Frequencies Appendix B Channel ListXmit RCV 86Ray54 VHF Radio Freq Use 82A Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies WC, ECAC, GL 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