HI/LO TX Power, TX Transmitting, RX Receiving | Raymarine Ray54

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1. (HI/LO) TX Power

Indicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO).

2. (TX) Transmitting

Indicates the PTT is being pressed and the radio is transmitting.

3. (RX) Receiving

Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal.

4. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode

Indicates the radio is in Local Reception mode, which decreases receiver sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted reception.

5. DSC Message

Indicates the radio has received a DSC Call. Details of the call can be viewed in the DSC log. See Section 5.8.

6. ATIS Active

Indicates ATIS transmission is enabled. Only available in European countries using the International channel set.

7. NO GPS

When GPS appears, positional data is available. When NO GPS appears, the radio is not receiving positional data.

8. Battery Low

Indicates vessel battery voltage is below 10.5 VDC, which is the lowest voltage at which the radio can be reliably operated.

9. (USER) Favorite Channel Mode

Indicates the radio is in User Mode. User Mode displays only the channels that you have saved to memory, enabling you to easily scan your favorite channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels.

10. (SAVED) Memory Mode

Indicates the current channel has been saved in memory. Appears during Saved Scan mode. Only saved channels are scanned during USER mode.

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Raymarine Ray54 manual HI/LO TX Power, TX Transmitting, RX Receiving, Local Local/Distant Mode, DSC Message, Atis Active

Contents

Ray54 Page About this Handbook WarrantyIntroduction Conventions Used FCC Notice Important InformationStation License Operator License Industry Canada Maritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Safe Compass Distance Antenna Mounting and EME ExposureEMC Conformance Contents CLEAR/WX Distress Digital Selective Calling DSC How to Contact Raymarine Introduction FeaturesRay54 Fixed Station VHF Radio Digital Selective Calling DSC Unpacking and Inspection InstallationEquipment Supplied Typical Mounting Methods Planning the InstallationFlush Mounting Typical Mounting Methods Wiring Connections Power Connections Grounding External Speaker ConnectionsGPS/NMEA Data Antenna Mounting Suggestions Antenna ConnectionsAntenna Mounting and EME Exposure Keypad and Rotary Knobs Getting Started Main Unit Rotary Keys Microphone KeysMain Unit Push Keys Main Unit MicrophonePTT 16/9 CALL/MENU HILO/USER 12 /9 LCD Display Local Local/Distant Mode HI/LO TX PowerBattery Low User Favorite Channel Mode Alert Weather Alert WX Weather ChannelI C Channel Set Simplex Channel Setting the Volume Turning the Power on and OFFSetting the Squelch Setting the Power Output Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction Selecting a Weather Channel Setting the ChannelOn the microphone On the main unit Weather Alert Operation Selecting the Priority Channel Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel Transmitting Using the Scan Modes Saved Memory Scan All Scan Priority All Scan Priority Saved Scan Adding Channels to Memory General Operations Dual Watch Using the Monitor Modes Tri Watch Menu Mode Operation User Channel ModeDSC Call Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Individual DSC Call FunctionGroup ALL Ships Request PositionRX Call LOG Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations Individual CallsTransmitting an Individual Call If using Manual Mmsi ID entry Ray54 VHF Radio Receiving Individual Calls To cancel the mode without sending ACK Transmitting a Group Call Group Calls Digital Selective Calling DSC Receiving Group Calls To ignore the Group Call Transmitting an All Ships Call All Ships Calls Receiving an All Ships Call To decline the All Ships Call Sending a Distress Call Distress Calls Designated Distress Call Undesignated Quick Distress Call To cancel the automatic Distress resend press CLEAR/WX Receiving a Distress Call Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station Receiving a Distress ACK Sent from a Coast Station Specifying the Target Vessel Position Request If using Manual Mmsi ID entry Retrieving the Last Received Position Data When no reply is received within 3 minutes Receiving a Position Request From Another Station Call Log Making a Call from a Call Log Entry Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key Saving an Mmsi ID Number from a Call Log Entry DSC Distress Log Menu Function Menu Settings Using the Microphone Keys to Make Selections Adding an Entry DSC Phonebook Use same procedure to enter the Mmsi characters Editing an Existing Entry Deleting an Existing Entry Contrast Adjustment Backlight AdjustmentLocal / Distant When GPS Information Not Available GPS/Time Setup Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections Settings Menu Settings Time Display Latitude/Longitude DisplayTime Offset Time Format Band Radio Setup Channel CH Name Ring VolumeKey Beep DSC Setup My Mmsi ID Group Mmsi Setup Group Name Menu Settings Editing an Existing Entry Position Reply Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls Procedure When Disabled Procedure When Enabled Resetting Factory Defaults How to Contact Raymarine Customer ServiceProduct Repair and Service On the Internet Technical Support Accessories and Parts General Appendix a SpecificationsPLL Transmitter Receiver Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies Appendix B Channel ListXmit RCV 86Ray54 VHF Radio Freq Use 82A WC, EC Canadian Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesAC, GL PC, AC, GL AC, GL, PC 156.750 All areas 90Ray54 VHF Radio 156.875 EC, PC AC, GL, NL Area of Operation International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies 94Ray54 VHF Radio 161.925 WX Channels North America only Appendix C Glossary VHF VOL Numerics Index Mmsi 101 102