Radio Functions | Raymarine Ray215e guide

Operation with Full Function Handset

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VOL indicator (in bar graph)

Represents the current sound volume level of the handset. A louder volume displays a larger number of segments in the bar graph. This bar graph is not displayed during Menu mode.

SQL indicator (in bar graph)

Represents the current squelch level. A deeper squelch displays a larger number of segments in the bar graph.

Three-digit, Seven-segment indicators

Display the channel number or state of the radio.

Nine-digit Dot-matrix display

Displays alphanumeric messages, modes, and functional status of the radio.

4.5Radio Functions

1.Selecting the Frequency Mode

Channel selection is available from among two frequency groups: International and US (available only with a software upgrade).

2.Receiving the Weather Channels (Optional)

The RAY215E can programmed to receive 10 NOAA weather channels and will sound an alarm if a Weather Alert is received. This operation is available only in US frequency mode, if this option has been activated in your unit. NOAA weather broadcasts can only be heard in the US and Canada.

3.Private Channel Operation

If this feature is enabled in your radio, you can use the Private Channels that have been allocated for specific use within certain countries.

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.

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Contents

Ray215e N e r s H a n d b o o k RAY215E Page License Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiAutomatic Transmission Identification System Atis Adjustments or Repair Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure USA RT015 Table of Contents Operation with Full Function Handset Section Maintenance Section Appendix Glossary of Terms Equipment Features Introduction Minimum / Full Function Handset Options Optional Accessories Unpacking and InspectionEquipment Supplied Description Planning the Installation Typical Mounting Methods Flush Mounting Front Mounting Rear Mounting Outline and Mounting Dimensions Wire Color Function Connects to DC Power and External Speaker ConnectionsElectrical Connections Power Cable Length External Speaker Connections Nmea Data Requires Full Function Handset Antenna Connections Antenna Mounting Suggestions Grounding Typical Grounding Method DSC and Nmea Operation Minimum / Full Function Handset PriorityOverriding the Full Function Handset Handset Connections Rear Connections VOLUME/PWR Knob Control and LCD DisplayControls CH Channel Selection Knob SCAN/ MEM Key Squelch Knob# Multi Key $ MON/ 1/25 Key 16 KeyI.C. Key DSC/ PRI Key LCD Display Nmea indicator DSC indicatorACK indicator INT indicator Operating Procedures Turning the Power OnSetting the Squelch Setting the Volume Setting the Channel Selecting the Private ChannelPrivate Channel Frequency Country CH No TX/RX MHz Use Transmitting Setting the Frequency ModeTo select the Private Channel Selecting a Weather Channel US Mode Resetting Factory DefaultsPriority Channel Channel Memory Memory Scan Mode All Scan ModeScan Modes Dual Watch Mode Monitor ModeTri-Watch Mode Multi-Call Operation LCD Backlight Function Operation When the Signal is Lost or Becomes Invalid Operation at Power UpNmea Operation Operation When No Signal Detected for 4 Hours Digital Selective Calling DSC Mmsi Number Setup on Base Station Scan Individual Ship’s Call Using a manually input Mmsi numberSending an Individual Ship’s Call DSC + D/L Rotate Using an Mmsi number selected from the phonebook PTT Operation with Minimum Function Handset To store an Mmsi number in phonebook Operation with Minimum Function Handset To delete an Mmsi number from the phonebook When receiving Individual Ship’s Call Receiving an Individual Ship’s Call Sending an All Ships Call All Ships CallReceiving an All Ships Call Group Call Distress Call Sending a Distress Call Receiving a Distress Call Distress Distress Relay Call Atis ID No. Entry Operation with Minimum Function Handset MON Operation with Optional Full Function Handset Operation with Full Function Handset Controls and LCD Display Indv key ALL Ship key VOL UP/DOWN keySQ UP/DOWN Scroll key $ MON/TRI key Scan key KeyUS key Priv key Call key #9/ 1/25 key$* key IC key Func key Channel UP/ Down keyPTT Press-to-Talk key Distress key Func indicator WX indicatorTX indicator # US indicator Radio Functions Reduced Receiving Sensitivity Local Mode Digital Selective Calling DSC OperationNmea Positional Data Reception RemoteOperation Using the Function Key Example CH15 INT ⇒ CH15 US ⇒ CH15 INT Receiving on the Weather Channels Using the Channel UP/DOWN keysSelecting the Channel Using the Numeric Keypad Priority Channel Deleting a Channel from Multi-Call Using Multi-CallStoring Channels in Memory Desensitized Reception Local Mode Setting the Transmission Power OutputDeleting Channels from Memory Intercom Mode Making a Call from the Full Function HandsetMaking a Call from the Base Station Receiving a Call with the Full Function Handset Receiving a Call at the Base Station Scan ModeEntering a Channel into Memory Using All Scan Using Memory ScanDual-Watch Tri-Watch Operation at Power Up Individual Call to Another Ship Ship-to-Ship Transmitting an Individual Call To Make an Individual Call to Ship ship-to-ship By Manual Input Response Individual Call to Shore Station Ship-to-ShoreTo make an Individual Call to Shore Station ship-to-shore Indv ENT With manual input, Mmsi number would be displayed Receiving an Individual Call ENT Transmitting a Group Call To make a Group Call Receiving a Group Call Transmitting an All Ships Call To send an All Ships Call Transmitting a Distress Call Unspecified Distress Call Distress Specified Distress Call Message Meaning To make a Distress Call specifying the type of distress Press and hold CLR 3 seconds Receiving a Distress Relay Call ENT or CLR Using the DSC Log To view a log Menu Operation Atis OperationSelecting the Menu Operation Function Purpose Navstat Operation To view current position information DSC Operation To initiate the DSC operation Selecting Distress Call Type Nature Manual Entry of Latitude/Longitude L/L ENT Keys Action Press ENT Modifying the Mmsi Number List Phnbook Modifying the List of Ship Stations Adding Ship Stations to the List Deleting Ship Stations from the List Modifying the List of Shore Stations Adding Shore Stations to the List ENT Modifying the Mmsi Group Number Group Deleting Shore Stations from the List Entering a Group Mmsi Number Deleting a Group Mmsi Number Setting Operation Setting Atis ID Number To register the Atis Number into memory Keys Action Numeric keypad Setting Mmsi Number Next digit’s place Input Mmsi number Using numeric keypad Atis Set Up Operation with Full Function Handset How to Contact Raymarine Accessories and PartsEurope Technical Support Tel +44 0 23 9269 Fax +44 0 23 9269 On the Internet Specifications Preventative MaintenanceTransmitter Radio Dimensions ReceiverOperating Requirement Base Station Transceiver Optional Ffhs Cradle Optional Full Function Handset FfhsOptional Ffhs External Speaker This page intentionally left blank Drawings Assembly Drawing Block Diagram Control PCB Front PCB International Mode Frequency Tables Intership, Port Operations Important Notice US Mode Frequency Table optional US Mode Non-Commercial Weather Channels and Frequencies optional Raymarine Inc