General Description

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Section 1 General Description

1.1Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Raymarine's RAY215E marine radiotelephone. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of the radiotelephone.

The RAY215E is a microprocessor-controlled, digitally synthesized, compact transceiver that provides reliable simplex and semi-duplex (two- frequency) communications. The RAY215E provides two-way communications on Marine channels and up to 10 private channels.

The RAY215E can transmit and receive on all available International marine VHF radiotelephone channels. With a software upgrade, the RAY215E can also communicate on the US channel set. Refer to the of Frequency Tables in Section 6, which list all marine VHF channels available in your RAY215E. You should familiarize yourself with these tables to ensure proper channel usage.

1.2Equipment Features

The RAY215E is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reliability. The important built-in features of the equipment are listed below.

Exclusive circuit that automatically selects Channel 16 when the radio is turned on

Dedicated key for switching to Channel 16 when using another channel

Waterproof to CFR-46 standard for Base Station

Waterproof to JIS-7 standard for Minimum Function Handset and Optional Full Function Handset

Full Class “D” DSC functionality (when using optional Full Function Handset)

Dedicated DISTRESS key on back of handset, with spring loaded protective cover (DSC functions require Full Function Handset)

All Scan and Memory Scan features

ATIS operation

Private Channels (requires license)

Multi-Call operation

Dual/Tri-Watch Monitor modes

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