RAY215, FCC Licensing | Raymarine Ray215 guide

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Purpose

This handbook contains very important information on the installation, operation, and maintenance of your new equipment. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly.

RAY215

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, which are described in Section 6. 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 Parts 15 and 80 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference. 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.

FCC Licensing

An FCC Ship Radio Station License, Call Sign, and Operator License are not required for most recreational vessels travelling in US waters. For specifics on FCC licensing requirements, see Section 6 of this handbook.

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

The RAY215 includes equipment for Digital Selective Calling (DSC). A nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC equipment. You can request an MMSI number from the FCC when you apply for a Station License. If your vessel does not require a license, you may obtain an MMSI by contacting either BoatUS (www.boatus.com) or MariTEL (www.maritelusa.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your RAY215 as described in this handbook.

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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 Optional Accessories Unpacking and InspectionEquipment Supplied 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 VOLUME/PWR Knob Control and LCD DisplayControls CH Channel Selection Knob # WX/INT Key SCAN/ MEM Key$ MON/ 1/25 Key 16/9 Key I.C. KeyDSC/ PRI Key DIM Key LCD Display DSC indicator ACK indicatorINT indicator # can indicator Operating Procedures Transmitting Setting the Frequency ModeSelecting a Weather Channel Desensitized Reception Local Mode Resetting Factory DefaultsPriority Channel Channel Memory Memory Scan Mode All Scan ModeScan Modes Monitor Mode Dual Watch ModeTri-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 ALL Ship key VOL UP/DOWN keySQ UP/DOWN Scroll key # 16/9 key Scan key KeyINT key WX key #9/ 1/25 key $* keyIC key # key PTT Press-to-Talk key Func indicatorDistress key TX indicator $ US indicatorVOL indicator in bar graph #Three-digit, Seven-segment indicators Radio Functions Setting the Volume on the External Speaker Reduced Receiving Sensitivity Local ModeIntercom Function between Handsets Using the Function Key Example1Example2 Example3 Using the Channel UP/DOWN Key Using the Numeric KeypadReceiving on the Weather Channels 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 Menu Operation Selecting the Menu OperationFunction Purpose 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 Accessories and Parts On the InternetTechnical Support Tel +44 0 23 9269 Fax +44 0 23 9269 Worldwide Support Specifications Preventative MaintenanceTransmitter Radio Dimensions ReceiverOperating Requirement 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 Emergency Calling Due to congestion on channelCaused by frequent hailing 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