Raymarine Ray215 manual Radio Functions

Operation with a Full Function Handset 4-9

4.3Radio Functions

1.Selecting the Frequency Mode

Channel selection is available from among three frequency groups: US, International, or Canadian.

2.Receiving the Weather Channels

The RAY215 is programmed to receive 10 NOAA weather channels and will sound an alarm if a Weather Alert is received.

3.Selecting the Priority Channel

Select Channel 16 or Channel 9 as the Priority Channel.

4.Dimmer Operation

Select from four LCD backlight levels, including OFF.

5.Monitor Operation

Select from Dual-Watch or Tri-Watch mode.

6.Scan Operation

Select from All Scan or Memory Scan.

7.Selecting Transmission Power Output

Select either 1W or 25W for the transmission power.

8.Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Operation

Conforms to the SC-101 standard for a VHF DSC radio. These functions include Individual Ships Call,All Ships Call, Distress Call, Group Call, and DSC logging capability.

Note: An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the Menu Operation described in section 4.5.4 or you can have your Raymarine dealer program the number for you.

9.NMEA Receiving Operation

Positional information from external equipment is obtained using the NMEA 0183 interface.

10.Remote Operation

When both a Fist Microphone and Full Function Handset are connected, the RAY215 can be controlled by either the handset or microphone. When the handset is out of its cradle, it has priority over the microphone. When the handset is in the cradle, the microphone has priority and BASE appears on the handset’s LCD.

If you need to make a call with the fist microphone while the handset is out of the cradle, press and hold the DSC/PRI key. The fist microphone regains priority control and OVERRIDE appears on the handset’s LCD.