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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

All Scan	Scans all channels
Canadian Channels	Channel designator as defined by Industry
	Canada
Carrier Wave	A Radio Frequency on which intelligence is
	superimposed.
DSC	Digital Selective Calling
Dual Watch	Monitor the Priority Channel (9 or 16) while
	working on another channel
Duplex	Transmit and receive on different frequencies
FCC	Federal Communications Commission
FM	Frequency Modulation
International Channels ....	Channel designator as defined by the ITU
ITU	International Telecommunications Union
LCD	Liquid Crystal Display
Memory Scan	Scans only user selected memory channels
MMSI	Maritime Mobile Service Identity; a number
	issued by each country to identify maritime
	stations.
NOAA	National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
	Administration
PLL	Phase Locked Loop (a type of frequency
	synthesizer)
PTT switch	Microphone push-to-talk switch
RF	Radio Frequency
RTCM	Radio Technical Commission for Maritime
	Services
RX	Receiver
Simplex	Transmit and receive on the same frequency
Squelch	A circuit that sets the threshold for cutting off
	the receiver when the signal is too weak for
	reception of anything but noise
TX	Transmit
Tri-Watch	Monitor the Priority Channel and Weather
	Channels while working on another channel
US Channels	Channel designations as defined by the FCC
VCO	Voltage Controlled Oscillator
VHF	Very High Frequency 30MHz to 300MHz
Weather Channels	Channels for routine and emergency weather
	information broadcast by NOAA

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Contents

Ray215 N e r s H a n d b o o k RAY215 Modular VHF Radio Page RAY215 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiFCC Licensing Industry Canada Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Adjustments or Repair Safe Compass Difference Table of Contents Operation with Optional Full Function Handset Section Section Appendix Glossary of Terms Viii Equipment Features Introduction Microphone / Handset Options Equipment Supplied Optional AccessoriesUnpacking and Inspection Description Planning the Installation Typical Mounting Methods Flush Mounting Front Mounting Rear Mounting Outline and Mounting Dimensions Wire Color Function Connects to DC Power and External Speaker ConnectionsElectrical Connections Power Cable Length External Speaker Connections Nmea Data Antenna Connections Antenna Mounting Suggestions Grounding Installation Microphone / Full Function Handset Priority Overriding the Full Function Handset Microphone/Handset Connections Rear Connections Controls VOLUME/PWR KnobControl and LCD Display CH Channel Selection Knob # WX/INT Key SCAN/ MEM Key$ MON/ 1/25 Key DSC/ PRI Key 16/9 KeyI.C. Key DIM Key LCD Display INT indicator DSC indicatorACK indicator # can indicator Operating Procedures Transmitting Setting the Frequency ModeSelecting a Weather Channel Priority Channel Desensitized Reception Local ModeResetting Factory Defaults Channel Memory Memory Scan Mode All Scan ModeScan Modes Tri-Watch Mode Monitor ModeDual Watch Mode LCD Backlight Function Operation When the Signal is Lost or Becomes Invalid Operation at Power UpNmea Operation Operation When No Signal Detected for 4 Hours Digital Selective Calling DSC Mmsi Number Setup Individual Ships Call Using a manually input Mmsi number Sending an Individual Ships Call DSC + D/L Using an Mmsi number selected from the phonebook PTT To store an Mmsi number in phonebook DSC PTT Operation with a Fist Microphone To delete an Mmsi number from the phonebook When receiving Individual Ships Call Receiving an Individual Ships Call All Ships Call Sending an All Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call Group Call Distress Call Sending a Distress Call Receiving a Distress Call Distress Distress Relay Call Operation with Optional Full Function Handset Handset Connections Controls and LCD Display Indv key SQ UP/DOWN Scroll key ALL Ship keyVOL UP/DOWN key # 16/9 key INT key Scan keyKey WX key IC key #9/ 1/25 key$* key # key PTT Press-to-Talk key Func indicatorDistress key VOL indicator in bar graph TX indicator$ US indicator #Three-digit, Seven-segment indicators Radio Functions Setting the Volume on the External Speaker Reduced Receiving Sensitivity Local ModeIntercom Function between Handsets Example2 Using the Function KeyExample1 Example3 Receiving on the Weather Channels Using the Channel UP/DOWN KeyUsing the Numeric Keypad Selecting the Channel Storing Channels in Memory Deleting Channels from Memory Setting the Transmission Power Output Intercom Mode Making a Call from the Base Station Making a Call from the Full Function HandsetReceiving a Call with the Full Function Handset Using Memory Scan Scan ModeReceiving a Call at the Base Station Dual-Watch Using All ScanTri-Watch Nmea Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Transmitting an Individual Call Individual Call to Another Ship Ship-to-ShipTo Make an Individual Call to Ship ship-to-ship Byphonebook Response Individual Call to Shore Station Ship-to-Shore To make an Individual Call to Shore Station ship-to-shore ENT Down Receiving an Individual Call Transmitting a Group Call To make a Group Call Indv ENT Receiving a Group Call Transmitting an All Ships Call To send an All Ships Call Transmitting a Distress Call Unspecified Distress Call Distress Message Meaning To make a Distress Call specifying the type of distress Receiving a Distress Call Receiving a Distress Relay Call ENT or CLR Using the DSC Log To view a log Function Purpose Menu OperationSelecting the Menu Operation To initiate the Menu function Navstat Operation To view current position information DSC Operation Selecting Distress Call Type Nature Manual Entry of Latitude/Longitude L/L ENT Keys Action Press Modifying the Mmsi Number List Phnbook Modifying the List of Ship Stations Adding Ship Stations to the List Deleting Ship Stations from the List ENT ABC Modifying the List of Shore Stations Adding Shore Stations to the List Pqrs Modifying the Mmsi Group Number Group Deleting Shore Stations from the List Entering a Group Mmsi Number Deleting a Group Mmsi Number Setting the Mmsi Number Next digits place Input Mmsi Number using Europe How to Contact RaymarineTechnical Support Ext , or Technical Support Tel +44 0 23 9269 Fax +44 0 23 9269 Accessories and PartsOn the Internet Worldwide Support Specifications Preventative MaintenanceTransmitter Operating Requirement Radio DimensionsReceiver Base Station Transceiver Optional Ffhs Cradle Optional Full Function Handset FfhsOptional Ffhs External Speaker This page intentionally left blank Drawings Block Diagram Control PCB Front PCB FCC Licensing Requirements Station License Remember Operator LicenseOther Reminders Marine VHF Channel Usage Guide Caused by frequent hailing Emergency CallingDue to congestion on channel Other vessels, the FCC has Intership Safety Monitoring Coast Guard Navigation Port Operations Non commercial Boat Operations Commercial Marine Operator State Control Environmental Weather WX0-WX9 Phonetic Alphabet International Mode VHF Marine Channels Frequency Tables 161.750 Important Notice Canadian Mode Frequency Table Canadian Mode 157.400 162.000 Important Notice US Mode Frequency Table US Mode 156.325 Port Operations Weather Channels and Frequencies RX Frequency Type of Traffic Raymarine Inc