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Operations

3.5.6Setting the Frequency Mode (RAY 230E)

Select the channel frequency group to be used from either US or International. Indicators displayed in the LCD identify the active frequency group: US for the US frequency group or INT for the International group.

Note: Access to the US frequency group is only available with a software upgrade from your dealer. You may also need to obtain an Operator License from the FCC, which is required for operating a VHF marine radio within US territorial waters if you dock in a foreign (non-US) port or leave a foreign port to dock in a US port.

Changing the Frequency Group

Pressing the FUNC key followed by the US key alternates the frequency groups from US mode to International mode then back to US mode. When the power supply is turned on, the radio initially operates on Channel 16 in the frequency group last selected.

When the frequency group is changed, the channel number remains the same as was selected in the previous group, as long as that number is present in the new group. If a channel number is absent in the destination group, the new channel will be the previous number plus 1. When returning to the previous frequency group, the channel returns to its original number if the channel has not been changed. If the channel has been changed, that number is retained when the frequency group is changed.

Refer to the examples in section 3.5.5 above, ignoring the references to the Canadian frequency group.

3.5.7Receiving the Weather Channels

The Weather Channels consist of Channel 0 through Channel 9. To switch between the Working Channel and the current Weather Channel, press the FUNC key followed by the 6/WX key. While the Weather Channel is active, the WX indicator appears in the LCD display and the frequency group indicator disappears.

If the channel number is changed while in the Weather mode, the new channel number is stored in memory upon exiting Weather mode. To exit Weather Mode, press CLR, or FUNC followed by 6/WX.

Note: On the RAY230E, this feature requires separate software upgrades for access to the US frequency group and to the weather channels.

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Ray230 specifications

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The Ray230 boasts a power output of 25 watts, providing long-range communication capabilities. This ensures that users maintain clear voice contact with other vessels and shore stations over substantial distances, even in challenging conditions. With 10 channels for enhanced communication, users can seamlessly switch between frequencies as needed.

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