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Operation with Minimum Function Handset

￿￿Channel UP Key

This key increments the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed. If pressed and held, the channel increments at a rate of 10 channels per second.

￿Channel DOWN Key

This key decrements the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed. If pressed and held, the channel decrements at a rate of 10 channels per second.

￿! DISTRESS Key (under hinged door on rear of handset)

The DISTRESS key sends a DSC Distress Call when pressed and held for 5 seconds. The DISTRESS key operates only when an optional Second Station Full Function Handset (which enables Class “D” DSC functionality) is also installed.

￿" PTT Key

Pressing the PTT (Push To Talk) key enables the radio’s transmitter. PTT key operation is disabled when the selected channel is a disallowed channel.

The radio is equipped with a 5 minute timeout timer as a safety feature. After the PTT has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued and an alarm sounded until PTT is released.

￿# 16 Key

Has the same function as the 16 key on the front panel controls.

3.4.2 LCD Display

The following describes the functional characters on the RAY215E’s LCD.

4

1

 

 

 

2

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

14

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

8

15

9

10

11

 

13

Figure 3-3 LCD Display Layout

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Raymarine Ray215e manual LCD Display