General Description |
•Intercom operation between Minimum Function Handset and Optional Full Function Handset (second station)
•Distant/local mode
1.3Minimum / Full Function Handset Options
The RAY215E can be operated with the standard Minimum Function Handset, an optional Full Function Handset with additional features, or both. Operation with both units installed enables intercom capabilities between the two stations.
The Minimum Function Handset features up/down channel select keys, Channel 16 selection button, plus a quick access Distress key.
The optional Full Function Handset provides you with all the features of the Minimum Function Handset plus a full alphanumeric keypad, expanded LCD display, volume and squelch level controls, and full Class “D” DSC functions, including: DSC Distress calls, dedicated keys for Individual and All Ships DSC calls, and expanded ship and shore phonebooks for making DSC Individual calls.
Note: When a Full Function Handset is NOT installed, the unit is not a Class “D” DSC radio, and will have only basic functionality. You will not have access to DSC functions or NMEA (GPS) position data operation. If ATIS is enabled, it will be active all the time – you will not be able to disable it.
The Single Station Full Function Handset with cradle (Raymarine part number E46020) is used in lieu of the Minimum Function Handset. The Dual Station Full Function Handset (Raymarine part number E46022), which includes a cradle and external speaker, is used in conjunction with the Minimum Function Handset to enable intercom communications between the two stations.
Note: The RAY215E is designed to have the base station as the priority unit. Therefore, Raymarine recommends installing the base station in the radio operating room or the location from which the ship is normally navigated. If an optional second station Full Function Handset is also installed, that handset should be installed in the remote location.
Section 3 describes using the RAY215E with the Minimum Function Handset. See Section 4 for a complete discussion of operation using the optional Full Function Handset.