#9/ 1/25 key, $* key, IC key, # key, ENT key | Raymarine Ray215

4-6	Operation with a Full Function Handset

#9/ 1/25 key

This key inputs the number 9. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 9, W, X, Y, and then Z. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 9/ 1/25 key alternates the transmission power between 1W and 25W.

$* key

This key inputs an asterisk (*).

Note: The HAIL label over this key does not pertain to the RAY215.

%0/IC key

This key inputs the number 0. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 0/IC key starts Intercom mode, which enables conversation between the fist microphone connected to the port on the front of the base station and a Full Function Handset connected to the to the port on the rear of the base station. Pressing the FUNC key followed by this key during Intercom mode returns operation to normal mode.

&# key

This key inputs the # character.

Note: The FOG label over this key does not pertain to the RAY215.

'ENT key

This key performs the Enter function. It is used to confirm and implement an input action. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the ENT/MENU key initiates the Menu mode.

CLR key

Depending on when it is used, this key exits the current mode and reverts to the last used mode or normal operation. This key also can be used to clear any alphanumeric inputs one at a time in the order that they were entered. Pressing the FUNC key followed by CLR/LOG key initiates the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Log. Pressing the key during logging returns operation to normal mode.

FUNC key

Initiates the Function mode and activates the FUNC indicator in the LCD display. The next key pressed determines the function selected. (See above key descriptions.) Pressing this key twice starts Dimmer mode, which reduces the brightness of LCD's backlight.

Channel UP/ DOWN key

Pressing this key during normal operation changes the channel number UP or DOWN.

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Raymarine Ray215 manual #9/ 1/25 key, $* key, IC key, # key, ENT key, CLR key, Func key, Channel UP/ Down key

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N e r s H a n d b o o k Ray215 RAY215 Modular VHF Radio Page Maritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi RAY215FCC Licensing Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Industry Canada Safe Compass Difference Adjustments or Repair Table of Contents Operation with Optional Full Function Handset Section Appendix Section Glossary of Terms Viii Introduction Equipment Features Microphone / Handset Options Unpacking and Inspection Optional AccessoriesEquipment Supplied Description Typical Mounting Methods Planning the Installation Front Mounting Flush Mounting Rear Mounting Outline and Mounting Dimensions DC Power and External Speaker Connections Wire Color Function Connects toElectrical Connections External Speaker Connections Power Cable Length Antenna Connections Nmea Data Grounding Antenna Mounting Suggestions Installation Overriding the Full Function Handset Microphone / Full Function Handset Priority Rear Connections Microphone/Handset Connections Control and LCD Display VOLUME/PWR KnobControls CH Channel Selection Knob SCAN/ MEM Key # WX/INT Key$ MON/ 1/25 Key I.C. Key 16/9 KeyDSC/ PRI Key DIM Key LCD Display ACK indicator DSC indicatorINT indicator # can indicator Operating Procedures Setting the Frequency Mode TransmittingSelecting a Weather Channel Resetting Factory Defaults Desensitized Reception Local ModePriority Channel Channel Memory All Scan Mode Memory Scan ModeScan Modes Dual Watch Mode Monitor ModeTri-Watch Mode LCD Backlight Function Operation at Power Up Operation When the Signal is Lost or Becomes InvalidNmea Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Operation When No Signal Detected for 4 Hours Mmsi Number Setup Individual Ships Call Sending an Individual Ships Call Using a manually input Mmsi number DSC + D/L PTT Using an Mmsi number selected from the phonebook DSC PTT To store an Mmsi number in phonebook Operation with a Fist Microphone To delete an Mmsi number from the phonebook Receiving an Individual Ships Call When receiving Individual Ships Call Sending an All Ships Call All Ships Call Group Call Receiving an All Ships Call Sending a Distress Call Distress Call Distress Receiving a Distress Call Distress Relay Call Operation with Optional Full Function Handset Handset Connections Indv key Controls and LCD Display VOL UP/DOWN key ALL Ship keySQ UP/DOWN Scroll key # 16/9 key Key Scan keyINT key WX key $* key #9/ 1/25 keyIC key # key Func indicator PTT Press-to-Talk keyDistress key $ US indicator TX indicatorVOL indicator in bar graph #Three-digit, Seven-segment indicators Radio Functions Reduced Receiving Sensitivity Local Mode Setting the Volume on the External SpeakerIntercom Function between Handsets Example1 Using the Function KeyExample2 Example3 Using the Numeric Keypad Using the Channel UP/DOWN KeyReceiving on the Weather Channels Selecting the Channel Deleting Channels from Memory Storing Channels in Memory Intercom Mode Setting the Transmission Power Output Making a Call from the Full Function Handset Making a Call from the Base StationReceiving a Call with the Full Function Handset Scan Mode Using Memory ScanReceiving a Call at the Base Station Using All Scan Dual-WatchTri-Watch Nmea Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Individual Call to Another Ship Ship-to-Ship Transmitting an Individual CallTo Make an Individual Call to Ship ship-to-ship Byphonebook Response To make an Individual Call to Shore Station ship-to-shore Individual Call to Shore Station Ship-to-Shore ENT Down Receiving an Individual Call To make a Group Call Transmitting a Group Call Indv ENT Receiving a Group Call To send an All Ships Call Transmitting an All Ships Call Unspecified Distress Call Transmitting a Distress Call Distress Message Meaning To make a Distress Call specifying the type of distress Receiving a Distress Call ENT or CLR Receiving a Distress Relay Call To view a log Using the DSC Log Selecting the Menu Operation Menu OperationFunction Purpose To initiate the Menu function To view current position information Navstat Operation DSC Operation Selecting Distress Call Type Nature Keys Action Manual Entry of Latitude/Longitude L/L ENT Press Modifying the List of Ship Stations Modifying the Mmsi Number List Phnbook Adding Ship Stations to the List ENT ABC Deleting Ship Stations from the List Adding Shore Stations to the List Modifying the List of Shore Stations Pqrs Deleting Shore Stations from the List Modifying the Mmsi Group Number Group Deleting a Group Mmsi Number Entering a Group Mmsi Number Setting the Mmsi Number Next digits place Input Mmsi Number using How to Contact Raymarine EuropeTechnical Support Ext , or On the Internet Accessories and PartsTechnical Support Tel +44 0 23 9269 Fax +44 0 23 9269 Worldwide Support Preventative Maintenance SpecificationsTransmitter Receiver Radio DimensionsOperating Requirement Base Station Transceiver Optional Full Function Handset Ffhs Optional Ffhs CradleOptional Ffhs External Speaker This page intentionally left blank Drawings Block Diagram Control PCB Front PCB Station License FCC Licensing Requirements Operator License RememberOther Reminders Marine VHF Channel Usage Guide Due to congestion on channel Emergency CallingCaused by frequent hailing Other vessels, the FCC has Monitoring Intership Safety Navigation Coast Guard Non commercial Boat Operations Port Operations Marine Operator Commercial State Control Environmental WX0-WX9 Weather Phonetic Alphabet VHF Marine Channels Frequency Tables International Mode 161.750 Important Notice Canadian Mode Canadian Mode Frequency Table 157.400 162.000 Important Notice US Mode US Mode Frequency Table 156.325 Port Operations RX Frequency Type of Traffic Weather Channels and Frequencies Raymarine Inc