Raymarine Ray54 About this Handbook

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About this Handbook

Introduction

This handbook describes the Ray54 fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray54

provides two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International

marine channels and weather watch on ten weather channels. The Ray54

includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

Conventions Used

Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold

capitals (for example: SCAN/SAVE). The LCD indicators and functions are

shown in normal capitals (for example: TX).

➤Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a

sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by an arrow icon shown in the

margin.

Technical Accuracy

To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as

it went to press. However, our policy of continuous product improvement

and updating may change specifications without prior notice. As a result,

unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from

time to time. Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or

omissions it may contain.

For the latest product information visit our website:

www.raymarine.com

Warranty

To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out

the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very

important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the

factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.

Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine plc.

© Raymarine plc 2005

Contents

Main Page About this Handbook Introduction Conventions Used Technical Accuracy Warranty Important Information FCC Notice Station License Operator License INDUSTRY CANADA Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) SAFETY NOTICE Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Safe Compass Distance EMC Conformance Contents Page Page Page Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Ray54 Fixed Station VHF Radio 1.2 Features Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Equipment Supplied The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray54: The following is a of optional equipment for the Ray54: 2.2 Planning the Installation Typical Mounting Methods Flush Mounting Page 2.3 Power Connections 2.4 External Speaker Connections 2.5 Grounding 2.6 GPS/NMEA Data 2.7 Antenna Connections Antenna Mounting Suggestions Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs Microphone Keys Main Unit Rotary Keys Main Unit Push Keys Microphone Main Unit 9. CALL/MENU 10. HILO/USER 3.2 LCD Display Page Page Chapter 4: General Operations 4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF 4.2 Setting the Volume 4.3 Setting the Squelch 4.4 Setting the Power Output Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction 4.5 Setting the Channel On the microphone... On the main unit... 4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel Weather Alert Operation 4.7 Selecting the Priority Channel 4.8 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel 4.9 Transmitting 4.10 Using the Scan Modes All Scan Saved (Memory) Scan Priority All Scan Priority Saved Scan 4.11 Adding Channels to Memory Page 4.12 Using the Monitor Modes Dual Watch Tri Wa tch 4.13 USER Channel Mode 4.14 DSC Call Operation 4.15 Menu Mode Operation Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 5.1 DSC Call Function Page 5.2 Individual Calls Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations Transmitting an Individual Call Page Page Receiving Individual Calls 5.3 Group Calls Transmitting a Group Call Page Receiving Group Calls Page 5.4 All Ships Calls Transmitting an All Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call Page 5.5 Distress Calls Sending a Distress Call Page Page Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error Receiving a Distress Call Receiving a Distress ACK Sent from a Coast Station Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station 5.6 Position Request Specifying the Target Vessel Page Retrieving the Last Received Position Data Receiving a Position Request From Another Station 5.7 Call Log Making a Call from a Call Log Entry Saving an MMSI ID Number from a Call Log Entry 5.8 DSC Distress Log Chapter 6: Menu Settings 6.1 Menu Function Page 6.2 DSC Phonebook Adding an Entry Page Page Page 6.3 Local / Distant 6.4 Backlight Adjustment 6.5 Contrast Adjustment 6.6 GPS/Time Setup When GPS Information Not Available Page 6.7 Settings Page Latitude/Longitude Display Time Display Time Offset Time Format COG/SOG Display 6.8 Radio Setup Band Channel (CH) Name Display Name CH Info Deleting a Channel Name Entry Ring Volume 6.9 DSC Setup My MMSI ID Group MMSI Setup Page Page Editing an Existing Entry Position Reply Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls Procedure When Enabled Procedure When Disabled 6.10 Resetting Factory Defaults Chapter 7: Customer Service 7.1 How to Contact Raymarine On the Internet Customer Support Product Repair and Service Accessories and Parts Technical Support Appendix A: Specifications General Receiver Trans mit ter Appendix B: Channel List U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies Page Page Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies Page Page Page Area of Operation International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies Page Page WX Channels (North America only) Appendix C: Glossary Page Index