Raymarine Ray54 manual Group Calls, Transmitting a Group Call

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If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel (channel 75, for example) the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. If an acknowledge is sent, the originating station is notified you were UNABLE TO COMPLY with the channel change request.

Notes: (1) The DSC Call data is stored in the first available slot in the DSC Call Log, regardless of whether the call is acknowledged.

(2)Pressing the 16/9 key cancels the channel change request and tunes the radio to channel 16.

(3)If 5 minutes elapse before the call is acknowledged or rejected, the radio automatically declines the incoming Individual Call.To conform with inland waterways regulations of the Basel Agreement, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS is active.

5.3Group Calls

The Group Call feature sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share a common Group MMSI number, such as a flotilla or racing fleet.

The Ray54 sends Group Routine calls. As with any DSC operation, the Group Call is made on channel 70.

Transmitting a Group Call

To call another vessel in the group, you must select the Group MMSI number to contact and the working channel to be used for the Group Call. The Group MMSI number is selected from a Phonebook list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the Menu function. Up to three Group ID numbers can be stored.

1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.

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Contents Ray54 Page Warranty About this HandbookIntroduction Conventions UsedImportant Information FCC NoticeStation License 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 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 User Channel Mode Menu Mode OperationDSC Call Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC DSC Call Function IndividualGroup 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 Latitude/Longitude Display Time DisplayTime Offset 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 Customer Service How to Contact RaymarineProduct Repair and Service 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 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