Operation with Minimum Function Handset |
3.5.18.6Distress Relay Call
Sometimes a ship’s distress call can be relayed from another ship or a shore station. Because it is Class “D” DSC compliant, the RAY215E can receive a Distress Relay Call but cannot acknowledge or relay the call.
If the radio is active on a working channel or private channel, in the Monitor mode, or in the Scan mode when a Distress Relay Call is received, the unit automatically enters DSC mode and emits an alert tone. The DSC indicator illuminates, 70 is indicated on the large channel display, and “dr” flashes on the small channel display.
Press and release DSC/PRI. The unit switches to channel 16. “16” appears as the working channel on the large channel display while the small channel display is extinguished. The DSC indicator is also extinguished, indicating the unit has exited the DSC mode.
The alert tone continues to sound until DSC/PRI is pressed to accept the call or 16 key is pressed to exit the DSC mode.
You should attempt to contact the vessel in distress on channel 16 and render assistance.
PRESS & RELEASE
DSC
Distress Relay Call received | Switch to Channel 16 |
3.5.19ATIS ID No. Entry
The Automatic Transmission Identification System (ATIS) is used in some European countries to identify vessels in their inland waterways. After the PTT key is released following a transmission, the vessel’s ATIS ID number is also transmitted.
You must enter your ATIS ID number into the RAY215E before the ATIS system will be operational. You can request an ATIS number when you apply for a radio license.
Regulations in some regions may not allow end users to program their own ATIS number. If this unit was purchased to be used in such a region, this function will be disabled and the programming must be done by your authorized Raymarine dealer/distributor.
