Group Calls, Transmitting a Group Call | Raymarine Ray54 specs

38	Ray54 VHF Radio

If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel (channel 75, for example) the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. If an acknowledge is sent, the originating station is notified you were UNABLE TO COMPLY with the channel change request.

Notes: (1) The DSC Call data is stored in the first available slot in the DSC Call Log, regardless of whether the call is acknowledged.

(2)Pressing the 16/9 key cancels the channel change request and tunes the radio to channel 16.

(3)If 5 minutes elapse before the call is acknowledged or rejected, the radio automatically declines the incoming Individual Call.To conform with inland waterways regulations of the Basel Agreement, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS is active.

5.3Group Calls

The Group Call feature sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share a common Group MMSI number, such as a flotilla or racing fleet.

The Ray54 sends Group Routine calls. As with any DSC operation, the Group Call is made on channel 70.

Transmitting a Group Call

To call another vessel in the group, you must select the Group MMSI number to contact and the working channel to be used for the Group Call. The Group MMSI number is selected from a Phonebook list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the Menu function. Up to three Group ID numbers can be stored.

1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.

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Raymarine Ray54 manual Group Calls, Transmitting a Group Call

Contents

Ray54 Page Warranty About this HandbookIntroduction Conventions Used Important Information FCC NoticeStation License Operator License Maritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Industry Canada Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Safe Compass DistanceEMC Conformance Contents CLEAR/WX Distress Digital Selective Calling DSC How to Contact Raymarine Features IntroductionRay54 Fixed Station VHF Radio Digital Selective Calling DSC Installation Unpacking and InspectionEquipment Supplied Planning the Installation Typical Mounting MethodsFlush Mounting Typical Mounting Methods Power Connections Wiring Connections External Speaker Connections GroundingGPS/NMEA Data Antenna Connections Antenna Mounting SuggestionsAntenna Mounting and EME Exposure Getting Started Keypad and Rotary Knobs Microphone Keys Main Unit Rotary KeysMain Unit Push Keys Microphone Main UnitPTT 16/9 CALL/MENU HILO/USER LCD Display 12 /9 HI/LO TX Power Local Local/Distant ModeBattery Low User Favorite Channel Mode WX Weather Channel Alert Weather AlertI C Channel Set Simplex Channel Turning the Power on and OFF Setting the VolumeSetting the Squelch Setting the Power Output Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction Setting the Channel Selecting a Weather ChannelOn the microphone On the main unit Selecting the Priority Channel Weather Alert Operation Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel Using the Scan Modes Transmitting All Scan Saved Memory Scan Priority All Scan Adding Channels to Memory Priority Saved Scan General Operations Using the Monitor Modes Dual Watch Tri Watch User Channel Mode Menu Mode OperationDSC Call Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC DSC Call Function IndividualGroup ALL Ships Position RequestRX Call LOG Individual Calls Making DSC Calls to Coast StationsTransmitting an Individual Call If using Manual Mmsi ID entry Ray54 VHF Radio To cancel the mode without sending ACK Receiving Individual Calls Group Calls Transmitting a Group Call Digital Selective Calling DSC Receiving Group Calls To ignore the Group Call All Ships Calls Transmitting an All Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call To decline the All Ships Call Distress Calls Sending a Distress Call Undesignated Quick Distress Call Designated Distress Call To cancel the automatic Distress resend press CLEAR/WX 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 Position Request Specifying the Target Vessel If using Manual Mmsi ID entry When no reply is received within 3 minutes Retrieving the Last Received Position Data Call Log Receiving a Position Request From Another Station Making a Call from a Call Log Entry Saving an Mmsi ID Number from a Call Log Entry Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key DSC Distress Log Menu Settings Menu Function Using the Microphone Keys to Make Selections DSC Phonebook Adding an Entry Use same procedure to enter the Mmsi characters Editing an Existing Entry Deleting an Existing Entry Backlight Adjustment Contrast AdjustmentLocal / Distant GPS/Time Setup When GPS Information Not Available Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections Settings Menu Settings Latitude/Longitude Display Time DisplayTime Offset Time Format Radio Setup Band Ring Volume Channel CH NameKey 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 Enabled Procedure When Disabled Resetting Factory Defaults Customer Service How to Contact RaymarineProduct Repair and Service On the Internet Accessories and Parts Technical Support Appendix a Specifications GeneralPLL Receiver Transmitter Appendix B Channel List Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesXmit RCV 86Ray54 VHF Radio Freq Use 82A Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies WC, ECAC, GL PC, AC, GL 156.750 All areas AC, GL, PC 90Ray54 VHF Radio EC, PC 156.875 Area of Operation AC, GL, NL International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies 94Ray54 VHF Radio 161.925 WX Channels North America only Appendix C Glossary VOL VHF Index Numerics Mmsi 101 102