Raymarine RAY218, RAY55 User Manual

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Ray218 & Ray55 Marine VHF Radio

Owner’s Handbook

Document number: 81278-3 Date: April 2007

Trademarks and registered trademarks

Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine plc.

All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Contents of this handbook © Raymarine 2007

Trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................ 2

About this Handbook .............................................................................................9

Important Information .......................................................................................10

Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure ................................................ 12

Safe Compass Distance ........................................................................ 12

EMC Conformance ............................................................................... 12

Duty Cycle ............................................................................................ 12

Chapter 1: Introduction .....................................................................................13

1.1 Ray218 and Ray55 Fixed Station VHF Radios ....................................... 13

1.2 Features ............................................................................................... 13

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) .............................................................. 14

Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................15

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................... 15

Removing the Sun Cover ..................................................................... 15

Equipment Supplied ............................................................................. 16

2.2 Planning the Installation ...................................................................... 17

2.3 Cable Connections ............................................................................. 20

Power ................................................................................................ 21

Hailer Horn (Ray218 only) ................................................................ 22

External Speaker ............................................................................... 22

Raymic / Mic Relocation ....................................................................... 22

NMEA Data ........................................................................................ 23

NMEA IN (from GPS) ...................................................................... 24

NMEA OUT (to Chartplotter Display) .............................................. 24

Antenna ............................................................................................... 25

Grounding ............................................................................................ 26

Chapter 3: General Operations .........................................................................27

3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs .................................................................... 27

Microphone Keys ................................................................................. 28

1. PTT ......................................................................................... 28

2. HILO / LOC DIST ......................................................................... 28

3. 16/9 ....................................................................................... 28

4. UP/DOWN ............................................................................... 28

5. SCAN / SAVE ............................................................................ 28

Transceiver Controls ............................................................................. 28

6. CH/OK ....................................................................................... 28

7. PWR/VOL ................................................................................... 28

8. SQ .............................................................................................. 28

9. Soft Keys .................................................................................... 29

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Transceiver Push Keys ...........................................................................29

10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218 only) ...............................................29

11. MENU/DSC .............................................................................29

12. CLEAR/WX ...........................................................................29

13. 16/9 ...................................................................................... 29

14. DISTRESS ................................................................................29

Optional Raymic Second Station ...........................................................30

A. PTT .........................................................................................30

B. VOL/SQ .....................................................................................30

C. CLEAR/WX ............................................................................. 31

D. 16/9 ........................................................................................31

E. Soft Keys ...................................................................................31

F. MENU / DSC ..............................................................................31

G. CH ............................................................................................ 31

H. OK / INTCM .............................................................................. 31

3.2 Transceiver LCD .................................................................................. 32

1. (RX) Receiving ................................................................................32

2. (TX) Transmitting ............................................................................32

3. (HI/LO) TX Power ............................................................................32

4. ATIS Active .....................................................................................32

5. (SAVED) Memory Mode ..................................................................32

6. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode ..........................................................33

7. (FAV123) Favorite Channel .............................................................33

8. Automatic Channel Changing Blocked ...........................................33

9. GPS .................................................................................................33

10. DSC Call .......................................................................................33

11. Weather Alert ...............................................................................33

12. Dot Matrix Display ..........................................................................33

13. (MAN) Manual Position Data ..........................................................33

14. Channel Status ...............................................................................34

15. Soft Key Labels ................................................................................ 34

16. Channel Name ................................................................................34

17. Channel Number ............................................................................ 34

18. Channel Set .................................................................................... 34

19. Signal Strength ...............................................................................34

Display Mode .......................................................................................34

3.3 Alert Messages .....................................................................................35

3.4 Turning the Power ON and OFF ...........................................................35

3.5 Setting the Volume .............................................................................36

3.6 Setting the Squelch .............................................................................36

3.7 Tuning the Channel ............................................................................ 36

3.8 Selecting a Weather Channel .............................................................37

Weather Alert Operation ..............................................................37

3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel .............................................................. 38

3.10 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel ............................................. 38

Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel ..................................... 38

3.11 Transmitting ....................................................................................... 39

Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction .............................. 40

3.12 Menu Mode Operation ......................................................................... 40

3.13 DSC Call Operation .............................................................................. 40

Chapter 4: Menu Settings ..................................................................................41

4.1 Menu Function ................................................................................... 41

Making Menu and Programming Selections ........................................ 41

4.2 VHF Operations .................................................................................... 44

Scan Mode ......................................................................................... 44

All Scan ........................................................................................ 45

Priority All Scan ............................................................................ 46

Saved (Memory) Scan .................................................................. 46

Priority Saved Scan ...................................................................... 47

Display Mode ....................................................................................... 47

Setting the Power Output (HI/LO) ........................................................ 48

Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction .............................. 49

Saving Channels to Memory .............................................................. 50

Using the Watch Modes ....................................................................... 51

Dual Watch .................................................................................... 51

Tri Watch ........................................................................................ 51

Frequency Band ................................................................................... 52

Channel Name ................................................................................... 53

Favorite Channel ................................................................................ 54

Sensitivity .......................................................................................... 56

4.3 Hailer/Fog Horn/Intercom ..................................................................... 56

Hailer (Ray218 only) ............................................................................. 56

Fog Horn (Ray218 only) ........................................................................ 57

Intercom ............................................................................................... 58

4.4 GPS/Time Setup .................................................................................. 59

Manual Position ................................................................................... 59

Settings .............................................................................................. 61

Latitude/Longitude Display .......................................................... 61

Time Display ................................................................................ 61

Time Offset .................................................................................. 61

Time Format ................................................................................. 61

COG/SOG Display ........................................................................ 62

NMEA Output .................................................................................... 62

4.5 System Configuration ........................................................................ 64

Backlight Adjustment ........................................................................ 64

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Contrast Adjustment ..........................................................................64

Key Beep ............................................................................................. 65

Signal Bar ...........................................................................................65

Bearing Mode .....................................................................................65

Speed Unit ..........................................................................................66

System Test .........................................................................................66

Version Number .................................................................................67

Reset ..................................................................................................67

VHF OPS ......................................................................................... 67

GPS SETUP .....................................................................................67

SYSTEM CONFIG ............................................................................68

DSC MENU ..................................................................................... 68

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ......................................................69

5.1 DSC Call Menu ...................................................................................69

Making DSC Menu and Programming Selections .................................70

5.2 Distress Calls ...................................................................................... 72

Sending a Distress Call .......................................................................72

Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call ................................................ 72

Designated Distress Call ............................................................... 73

Transmitting ...................................................................................74

Receiving Acknowledgement ......................................................... 74

Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error ............................................... 74

Receiving a Distress Call .....................................................................75

Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station ..............................76

5.3 DSC Phonebook ..................................................................................76

Adding a new Entry ............................................................................77

Editing an Existing Entry .....................................................................78

Deleting an Existing Entry ................................................................... 79

5.4 Individual Calls ...................................................................................79

Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations ......................................................79

Transmitting an Individual Call ...........................................................79

Receiving Individual Calls ...................................................................81

5.5 Group Calls .........................................................................................83

Group MMSI Setup .............................................................................83

Adding a New Group ......................................................................83

Transmitting a Group Call ...................................................................84

Receiving Group Calls ........................................................................85

5.6 All Ships Calls .....................................................................................87

Transmitting an All Ships Call ............................................................. 87

Receiving an All Ships Call .................................................................. 88

5.7 Position Request .................................................................................89

Specifying the Target Vessel ...............................................................90

Retrieving the Last Received Position Data ........................................ 91

Receiving a Position Request From Another Station ............................. 91

5.8 Received Calls (Logs) ......................................................................... 92

Log Entry Options ............................................................................... 93

5.9 DSC Setup .......................................................................................... 94

My MMSI ID ......................................................................................... 94

Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls ............................... 96

Position Reply .................................................................................... 97

Chapter 6: Customer Service ............................................................................99

6.1 How to Contact Raymarine .................................................................. 99

On the Internet ..................................................................................... 99

Customer Support .......................................................................... 99

Product Repair and Service ................................................................... 99

Accessories and Parts ................................................................... 100

Technical Support ......................................................................... 100

Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................101

General .............................................................................................. 101

Transmitter ........................................................................................ 102

Receiver ............................................................................................. 102

Appendix B: Radio Controls .............................................................................103

Microphone Keys ............................................................................... 104

Transceiver Controls ........................................................................... 104

Transceiver Push Keys ......................................................................... 104

Optional Raymic Handset ................................................................... 105

Raymic Keys ................................................................................. 106

Appendix C: Menu Structure ............................................................................107

Appendix D: Channel List ................................................................................109

U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies ....................................... 109

Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies.............................. 112

International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies............................ 117

WX Channels (North America only) .................................................... 120

Appendix E: Glossary ........................................................................................121

Index ..............................................................................................123

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About this Handbook

Intended Use

This handbook describes the Ray218 and Ray55 fixed VHF marine radios. The Ray218 and Ray55 provide two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and weather watch on ten weather channels. The Ray218 and Ray55 include equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

Conventions Used

Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals (for example: MENU/DSC). The LCD indicators and functions are shown in normal capitals (for example: TX).

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 no tice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time. Raymarine cannot accept liability for inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.

For the latest handbook revisions and product information visit our web site:

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.

www.raymarine.com

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Important Information

Raymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada requirements that regulate marine VHF radio usage for the US and Canada, respectively. Marine VHF radio users must comply with all applicable rules and regulations, some of which are described in this handbook.

FCC Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine, Incorporated could violate compliance with

This information was current at the time this handbook was printed. Up-to-date information, including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC web site at:

www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine

Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC web site at:

www.fcc.gov/formpage.html

FCC rules and void the operator’s authority to operate the equipment.

Station License

An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are not required for most recreational vessels travelling in US waters. However, you must obtain a license if your vessel travels to foreign ports.

Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite communications, or telegraphy must be licensed by the FCC. You can obtain a Station License by filing FCC Form 605, which is available from the FCC web site listed above.

Operator License

An Operator License is not required to operate a VHF Marine Radio within US territorial waters. However, a license is required to operate the radio if you dock in a foreign port (including Canada and Mexico) or leave a foreign port to dock in a U.S. port. You can request a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from the FCC by filing Form 753.

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Industry Canada Notice

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To obtain Industry Canada information on RF exposure (RSS-102) and compliance, please refer to the Industry Canada web site:

www.ic.gc.ca

License

You do not need a license to operate this radio in a registered vessel within sovereign waters of Canada or the US. Owners of unregistered vessels should contact Industry Canada for advice. You will need a license to operate this radio outside of Canada or the US. To obtain Industry Canada licensing information or to locate the nearest field or regional office, refer to the Industry Canada web site:

www.ic.gc.ca

The following information is required to complete the license application:

Industry Canada Certification Number: 4069A-VHFGEN1 FCC Type Number: PJ5VHFGEN1 FCC Type Accepted: Parts 15 and 80 Output Power: 1 watt (low) & 25 watts (high) Modulation: FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) Frequency Range: 156.025–157.425

Outside the US and Canada

Outside the US and Canada, please check your national requirements for both operators and equipment licensing.

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

The Ray218 and Ray55 include equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). A nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC equipment.

You can request an MMSI number from the FCC when you apply for a Station License. If your vessel does not require a license, you may obtain an MMSI by contacting BoatUS (www.boatus.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your Ray218/Ray55 as described in this handbook.

Safety Notices

Your Raymarine VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.

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Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure

For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:

• located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the radio

• connected to the radio before transmitting

This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of 1.5 meters, assuming the maximum power of the radio and antennas with a maximum gain of 3dBi. Accounting for the height of an average adult (2 meters) the minimum height of the antenna above the deck to meet RF exposure compliance requirements is 3.5 meters. Antennas with more gain require a greater MPE radius. Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier.

WARNING: Maximum Permissible Exposure Failure to observe these guidelines may expose those within the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) radius to RF radiation absorption that exceeds this limit. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that no one comes within this radius.

WARNING: Microwave Radiation Operators with cardiac pacemakers, electric-medical equipment and life support machines should not be exposed to microwave radiation.

CAUTION: Antenna Connection Never operate the radio unless it is connected to the antenna.

Safe Compass Distance

Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common compass. To be sure, you should locate the radio as far as possible from the compass. Test your compass to verify proper operation while the radio is also operating.

EMC Conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards but correct installation and use is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

Duty Cycle

The normal duty cycle of the Ray 218 / Ray55 is 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% standby.

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Ray218 and Ray55 Fixed Station VHF Radios

The Ray218 and Ray55 marine VHF radiotelephones are microprocessorcontrolled transceivers that provide reliable simplex (single frequency) and semiduplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of these radios.

Ray55

Ray218

Raymic

(optional)

Microphone

(standard)

The Ray218 and Ray55 provide two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and ten weather channels. Refer to the Frequency Tables in Appendix D, which list all marine VHF channels available in your radio. You should familiarize yourself with these tables to ensure proper channel usage.

1.2 Features

The Ray218 and Ray55 are designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reliability. The Ray218 and Ray55 have many enhanced features, including:

• Waterproof to IPX-7 standard

• Anti-glare 1.9"(48mm) x 1.3" (32mm) LCD full dot matrix display

• 3 soft keys for easy programming and menu selection

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• 10 Weather Channel watch with 1050Hz Alert Tone detect

• Dedicated key for switching to Priority Channel 16

• Programmable Secondary Priority Channel key

• All Scan, Memory Scan and 2 Priority Scan functions

• Dual/Tri Watch Monitor modes

• Local Mode decreases noise in areas where RF interference is high

• Enhanced GPS Position Data gives Latitude and Longitude to 1/10,000 of a minute plus Time, SOG and COG data from any NMEA input

• Automatically distinguishes between calls made to Ship or Coast Stations

• Low and High Voltage detection with alert

• Editable Channel Name

• 10 Brightness and Contrast settings

• Optional Raymic Second Station Handset

• Optional external speakers for both transceiver and Raymic stations

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

The Ray218 and Ray55 include equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital calls. DSC uses a unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number to direct DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number. Most importantly, DSC enables digital distress calls that automatically notify other ships and shore stations where you are and that you are in a distress situation.

Note:

An MMSI ID number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can obtain an MMSI from BoatUS (www.boatus.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the menu operation described in “My MMSI ID“ on page 94.

The Ray218 and Ray55 include the following DSC features:

• Separate receiver dedicated to handling DSC Calls on channel 70

• Position Request function sends GPS position data to or receives position data

from other stations

• Phonebook for automatically making DSC calls

• Quick Call feature sends Individual Calls or Group Calls directly from the

phonebook, just like the redial function on a telephone

• Five Group IDs for making DSC Calls only to stations in your group, such as a

flotilla or fishing fleet

DSC functions are fully described in Chapter 5.

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory.

Removing the Sun Cover

The Sun Cover was designed to remain attached to the radio, even in rough seas.

To remove the Sun Cover:

1. Place your thumb in the dimple and push downward.

2. At the same time, pull up the lift tab with your index finger.

3. Pinch your fingers towards each other as you lift up.

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Equipment Supplied

The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray218 and Ray55:

Part No Description

E43032 Ray218 VHF Radio with removable microphone

R49163 Sun Cover R49164

R49165 R49171 R49166 R49167 R49168

81278

E43036 Ray55 VHF Radio with integral microphone

R49170 Sun Cover R49169 R49165 R49166 R49167

81278

Mounting Bracket Bracket Knob for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Microphone Microphone Hanger for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Power Cord for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 NMEA/Speaker/Hailer Cable Handbook for Ray218/Ray55 Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding

Mounting Bracket Bracket Knob for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Microphone Hanger for Ray218/Ray55 Power Cord for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Handbook for Ray218/Ray55 Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding

The following is a list of optional equipment:

Part No Description

A46051 Raymic Second Station for Ray218/Ray55

A46055 Raymic Extension Cable, 5m*

A46056 Raymic Extension Cable, 10m*

A46054 Microphone Relocation Kit for Ray218/Ray55

A46053 Rear Flush Mount Kit for Ray218/Ray55

A46060 Front Flush Mount Kit for Ray218

E46006 10W External Speaker

M95435 Hailer Horn Speaker

* Maximum total Raymic extension cable length must not exceed 20 meters

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2.2 Planning the Installation

Mount the transceiver to allow easy access from the location where the boat is normally navigated. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry, protected, wellventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive vibration. Provide sufficient space behind the transceiver to allow for proper cable connections to the rear panel connectors. Locate the transceiver as near as possible to the power source yet as far apart as possible from any devices that may cause interference such as motors, generators, and other on board electronics. The radio should be protected from prolonged direct exposure to rain and salt spray.

The Ray218/Ray55 is not designed to be mounted in engine compartments. Do not install the radio in a location where there may be flammable vapors (such as in an engine room or compartment, or in a fuel tank bay), water splash or spray from bilges or hatches, where it is at risk from physical damage from heavy items (such as hatch covers, tool boxes, etc.), or where it might be covered by other equipment. Locate the radio at least 1.5 meters from the antenna.

The Ray218/Ray55 can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location. Refer to the following figure for typical mounting methods.

Table top mount Bulkhead mount Overhead mount

The Ray218/Ray55 may also be flush mounted using the optional A46053 Rear Flush Mount Kit, available from your Raymarine dealer. A Front Mount Kit (part number A 46060) is also available for the Ray218. Instructions for installing the radio using the Flush Mount Kit are included with the kit.

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7.06"

(179.3mm)

4.43"

(112.5mm)

Ray218 Dimensions

2.87"

8.76"

(222.5mm)

6.93"

(176mm)

(73mm)

1.57"

(40mm)

2.36"

(60mm)

4.72"

top

bottom

(120mm)

7.79"

(198mm)

1.12"

5.94"

(151mm)

(28.3mm)

3.84"

(97.5mm)

5.91"

(150mm)

0.59"

(15mm)

2.91"

(74mm)

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3.69"

(93.8mm)

7.52" (191mm)

5.83" (148mm)

Ray55 Dimensions

1.97"

(50mm)

R2.6

1.57"

(40mm)

6.85"

top bottom

(174mm)

2.96"

(75.3mm)

7.09" (180mm)

1.50" (38mm)

5.35" (136mm)

3.15"

(80mm)

4.80"

(122mm)

0.54" (13.8mm)

3.94"

(100mm)

2.51"

(63.7mm)

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2.3 Cable Connections

The radio has bullet connectors for power and cable connectors for attaching the optional Raymic or Microphone Relocation Kit. The remaining wires are for attaching NMEA, an optional external speaker, and an optional a hailer horn (Ray218 only). The Ray218 has a single cable with mating connectors for this purpose; the Ray55 has individual wire pairs. In either case, connect the wires as shown in the following table. Other connections are discussed in the ensuing sections.

Color Signal Connects to

Gray Purple

Blue Brown

Yellow Green

White Black

NMEA IN + NMEA IN –

NMEA OUT + NMEA OUT –

SPEAKER + SPEAKER –

HAILER + HAILER –

GPS

Chartplotter display unit (E Series, C Series, etc.)

Optional remote speaker, Raymarine part no. E46006

Optional horn speaker, Raymarine part no. M95435 (Ray218 only)

Make cable connections as shown in the following figures.

fuse

NMEA/Speaker/Hailer

Ray218 Rear Connections

Power

Raymic / Mic Relocation

Antenna

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Ground

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fuse

NMEA / Speaker

Ray55 Rear Connections

Power

Antenna

Raymic / Mic Relocation

Ground

The ends of all wires are clipped at the factory so that no bare metal is exposed. You must strip back the insulation before installation. If you are not connecting a wire or set of wires (SPEAKER, for example), leave them insulated. If you have stripped back a wire that you will not be connecting, clip the bare wire down to the insulation.

Power

The red and black Power Cord provides connection to DC power. Slide the bullet connectors on the cord into their mates (with the same colored wire) on the rear of the radio. Connect the stripped wires on the Power Cord to the nearest primary source of the boat's DC power. A suitable source would be a circuit breaker on the power panel or a fuse block near the unit, rated at 10 amps. The red (+) wire contains an in-line fuse rated at 10A, 250V, slow-blow . Connect it to the positive terminal of the power source. Connect the black (–) wire to the negative (ground) of the power source. If the fuse ever needs to be replaced, be sure to use the same type and rating.

The power cord must be long enough to reach the DC power source. If additional wire length is required, the cable can be extended by adding more cable as necessary. However, for power cable runs longer than 15 feet, larger wire diameter size should be used to prevent voltage line loss. To ensure adequate current draw to the equipment, Raymarine recommends that you use lugs to connect the power cable to the DC supply and that the lug connections be both crimped and soldered.

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The Ray218/Ray55 is designed for a 12 volt (nominal) system. If battery voltage drops below 10.5 VDC, the LOW icon appears on the LCD. Discontinue using the radio if a low voltage condition occurs as performance would be unreliable. If voltage increases to 15.8 VDC, HIGH the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage.

appears. If voltage exceeds 18.5 VDC,

Hailer Horn (Ray218 only)

Connect the white (+) wire and black (–) wire to the hailer horn observing polarity as it is marked on the speaker.

The HAILER – wire is the same color as the POWER – wire (black). Ensure that black HAILER – wire is NOT connected to ground or to the negative terminal of the boat’s battery.

Note:

To avoid feedback, mount the horn so that it is facing away from the microphone and is located at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the microphone.

External Speaker

Connect the yellow (+) wire and green (–) wire from the radio to the same colored wires on the E46006 External Speaker. Be sure to insulate exposed bare ends.

Note:

You can connect separate external speakers to the transceiver and to the optional Raymic second station.

Raymic / Mic Relocation

The radio has cable connectors for attaching either the optional A46051 Raymic or the A46054 Microphone Relocation Kit for mounting the microphone in a remote location. Align the arrows on both connector ends and mate.

Raymic Extension cables are available from your Raymarine dealer in 5 meter (part no. A46055) and 10 meter (part no. A46056) lengths. Maximum total Raymic extension cable length must not exceed 20 meters.

You can also install an optional E46006 external speaker to the Raymic. Connect the yellow (+) wire and green (–) wire from the E46006 External Speaker to the same colored wires emanating from the pigtail at the Raymic end of the extension cable. See the following figure.

Note:

You can connect separate external speakers to the transceiver and to the optional Raymic second station.

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Raymic

External Speaker

Radio (rear)

Extension Cable

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Raymic and External Speaker Connections

NMEA Data

The Ray218/Ray55 accepts NMEA 0183 (V3.01) data from a position determining device (GPS) to provide the Latitude and Longitude position information. This information appears on the radio’s LCD display and is also transmitted during a DSC Distress Call. When a valid NMEA signal is detected, the GPS satellite indicator appears solid on the LCD. When no NMEA signal is detected, the GPS satellite indicator blinks.

When Distress Call and Position (lat/lon) information is received from other stations, your Ray218/Ray55 also has the capability of outputting the vessel’s position to your chartplotter display unit (C Series, E Series, etc.) over the NMEA port so that it can be displayed on the screen. See “NMEA Output“ on page 62.

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NMEA IN (from GPS)

Connect the NMEA OUT + and NMEA OUT – signals from the positioning device to the NMEA IN + (gray) and NMEA IN – (purple) wires, respectively, from the radio. An example of how to make the connections using a suitable connector block is shown in the following drawing. For specific instructions how to connect your particular GPS, please refer to the handbook that came with that device.

to Radio: from GPS:

NMEA IN + (gray)

NMEA OUT +

NMEA IN (purple)

NMEA OUT

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NMEA Alarm

When no valid position data is available, the NMEA alarm sounds (provided that the MMSI number has been programmed): the GPS satellite icon flashes and NO POS DATA is displayed on the dot matrix display. The alert tone sounds for 5 seconds or until you acknowledge it by pressing any key. The alarm repeats every four hours, as long as the condition exists.

If desired, you can manually enter time and position data using the GPS/Time Setup feature, as described on page 59. The alert repeats every four hours as long as no position information has been entered manually. If position data is entered manually but has not been updated during the previous 23.5 hours, all the position (lat/lon) fields are set to all 9’s, time field is set to all 8’s, and the display reverts to NO POS DATA.

NMEA OUT (to Chartplotter Display)

Connect the NMEA IN + and NMEA IN – signals from the chartplotter display to the NMEA OUT + (blue) and NMEA OUT – (brown) wires, respectively, from the radio. An example of how to make the connections using a suitable connector block is shown in the following drawing. For specific instructions how to connect your particular display, please refer to the handbook that came with that device.

from Radio: to Display:

NMEA OUT + (blue)

NMEA IN +

NMEA OUT (brown)

NMEA IN

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Antenna

Raymarine recommends that you install a VHF Marine band antenna with a minimum height of 8 ft. and gain of at least 6 dB.

The coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray218/Ray55 antenna jack on the rear panel using a PL-259 VHF type connector. The antenna cable length can be critical to performance. If you are uncertain, contact a professional installer or call Raymarine Product Support. If a longer cable length is required, RG-8x (50 ohm) marine coaxial cable or equivalent cable can be used for runs up to a maximum of 50 feet. If the distance required is even greater, Raymarine recommends using low loss RG-213 or equivalent cable for the entire run to avoid excessive losses in power output.

If the antenna RF connector is likely to be exposed to the marine environment, a protective coating of silicon grease (Dow Corning DC-4 or similar) can be applied to the connector before connecting it to the radio. Any other extensions or adapters in the cable run should also be protected by grease and then wrapped with a waterproofing tape.

Antenna Mounting Suggestions

Mounting the VHF antenna properly is very important because it will directly affect the performance of your VHF radio. Use a VHF antenna designed for marine vessels. Since VHF transmission is essentially line-of-sight, mount the antenna at a location on the vessel that is free of obstruction to obtain maximum range.

If you must extend the length of the coaxial cable between the antenna and the radio, use a coaxial cable designed for the least amount of power loss over the entire cable length.

For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:

• mounted as high as possible, but at least located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the radio

• connected to the radio before transmitting

WARNING: Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Ensure that the antenna is mounted so that no one can enter the maximum permissible exposure radius for RF radiation. See the Safety Notice entitled “Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure“ on page 12.

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Grounding

While special grounding is not required, it is good marine practice to properly ground all electronic equipment to the boat’s earth ground system. The Ray218/ Ray55 can be connected to ground by installing the supplied screw and lock washer into the threaded hole labelled with the icon, located on the transceiver’s rear panel, adjacent to the antenna jack. Then attach a #10 AWG wire from this screw to the nearest ship’s earth ground connection point.

CAUTION: Ground Connection Do not connect this ground connection to the negative terminal of the battery

Chapter 3: General Operations

3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs

Several of the keys on the front panel of the transceiver serve multiple purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing that key for fewer than 3 seconds and then releasing it. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for greater than 3 seconds.

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Microphone Keys

1. PTT

Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit.

2. HILO / LOC DIST

Press and release to toggle the transmit power from HI to LO. Can also be used to select items in menu mode. Press and hold for to toggle between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode).

3. 16/9

Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel.

4. UP/DOWN

Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing. Can also be used to scroll through selections in menu and programming modes.

5. SCAN / SAVE

Press and release this key to access the Scan Mode menu, which is described on page 44. If Scan Mode is active, pressing this key terminates the scan. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter a channel into the radio’s memory. This function is described in “Saving Channels to Memory“ on page 50.

Transceiver Controls

6. CH/OK

Rotate this knob to change the current channel number and to change values in Menu mode or during programming. Press in to enter values selected in Menu mode or during programming.

7. PWR/VOL

Use this knob to turn the radio ON and OFF and to set the volume.

8. SQ

Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.

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9. Soft Keys

These multifunction keys change according to context, such as to navigate through menus or to make menu selections. Press to select the corresponding function as identified by the on-screen label.

Transceiver Push Keys

10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218 only)

Press and release to access the hailer horn to make voice announcements or sound various fog horn tones. Press and hold for 3 seconds to use the intercom feature to communicate with a secondary station. Requires an optional Raymic second station.

This key is only available with the Ray218.

11. MENU/DSC

Press and release this key to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio. Menu operations are fully described in Chapter 4.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for making DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call Logs and the DSC Call Phonebook.

A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. This number directs DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number. You can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the operation described in “My MMSI ID“ on page 94. Otherwise, your Raymarine dealer can program or change the number for you.

Full details on DSC call operation are described in Chapter 5.

12. CLEAR/WX

Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode.

13. 16/9

Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel.

14. DISTRESS

Push up the spring-loaded cover and press this key to make a DSC Distress Call. Instructions for making a Distress Call are described in Section 5.2.

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Optional Raymic Second Station

The optional Raymic Handset provides the Ray218/Ray55 with a second station in a telephone handset design. The Raymic, which attaches to the handset connector on the rear of the radio, enables intercom capabilities with the transceiver from a remote portion of the vessel. Intercom functions are discussed on page 58.

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A. PTT

Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit.

B. VOL/SQ

By default, these keys control earpiece speaker volume. Press the up arrow key to increase or the down arrow to decrease the volume. Press and release the center key to activate the squelch threshold adjustment. Then, press up arrow key to increase or down arrow to decrease the squelch level.

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C. CLEAR/WX

Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode.

D. 16/9

Press and release this key to switch between the Priority Channel 16 and the current working channel.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to tune to the Secondary Priority Channel, which defaults to 9.

If already tuned to the Secondary Priority Channel, press and hold for 3 seconds to program a new Secondary Priority Channel.

E. Soft Keys

These multifunction keys change according to context, such as to navigate through menus or to make menu selections. Press to select the corresponding function as identified by the on-screen label.

F. MENU / DSC

Press and release this key to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio. The menu structure is outlined in the following drawing. Menu operations are fully described in Chapter 4.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for making DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call Logs and the DSC Call Phonebook.

G. CH

Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing. Can also be used to scroll through selections in menu and programming modes.

H. OK / INTCM

Press and release this key to enter values selected in Menu mode or during programming. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the intercom feature for communications between the transceiver and Raymic second station. Intercom functions are discussed on page 58.

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3.2 Transceiver LCD

The following describes the function of the characters on the radio’s LCD.

CH HAS BEEN

U S

COMMERCL

CH68

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CH69 CH71

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1. (RX) Receiving

Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal.

2. (TX) Transmitting

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

3. (HI/LO) TX Power

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

4. ATIS Active

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

5. (SAVED) Memory Mode

Indicates the current channel has been saved in memory. Appears during Saved (Memory) Scan and Priority Saved Scan modes.

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6. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode

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

7. (FAV123) Favorite Channel

Indicates which of the three (3) Favorite Channel banks is currently selected. Each bank displays a different favorite channel that you have assigned for each of the 3 soft key labels at the bottom of the LCD. This gives you a total of 9 favorite channels that you can jump to at the press of a key.

8. Automatic Channel Changing Blocked

Indicates that your radio will not automatically switch to the channel requested by an incoming DSC call but rather will prompt you to manually accept or decline the channel change request. Applies to Distress and All Ships Urgency calls only. This feature is controlled by the DSC Setup menu item AUTO CH CHG described on page 96. By default, this icon is off, meaning that auto channel changing is active.

9. GPS

Indicates that positional data is available from your GPS.

10. DSC Call

When flashing, indicates that the radio has received a DSC Call. Details of the call can be viewed in the associated log. See “Received Calls (Logs)” on page 92. The icon disappears when the call is accepted, the call is rejected, or the associated message is viewed in the log.

11. Weather Alert

Indicates that the radio is monitoring for weather alert broadcasts.

12. Dot Matrix Display

Indicates radio functions, GPS position data or special conditions, depending on the situation. The screen is different when sending/receiving a DSC Call (see Chapter 5) or setting up a Menu item (see Chapter 4).

13. (MAN) Manual Position Data

Indicates position data is not from GPS but rather has been entered manually.

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14. Channel Status

A subscript character following the channel number indicates special qualities.

(A) Simplex Channel

The subscript A indicates that the currently-selected US or Canadian channel is simplex, although its International counterpart is semi-duplex (5A, for example). This channel uses the transmit frequency of the International channel for both transmitting and receiving. If a channel is simplex in all 3 channel sets (US, Canadian, and International—channel 6, for example), the

Note:

Simplex means that the radio transmits and receives on the same frequency for this

channel. Semi-duplex channels use separate frequencies to transmit and receive.

(B) Receive-only Channel

The subscript B indicates that you cannot transmit on the currently-selected channel; it is receive-only. Used with Canadian channels only.

A does not appear.

15. Soft Key Labels

Displays the current function of the associated soft key.

16. Channel Name

Displays the current channel name. This field is editable.

17. Channel Number

Displays the current active channel number.

18. Channel Set

Indicates which channel set is selected: USA, INT (International), CAN (Canadian), or WX (Weather).

19. Signal Strength

Indicates that the relative strength of the radio signal being received. Displays between 0 (no signal) and 5 (strongest signal) bars.

Display Mode

The Ray218/Ray55 has an alternative method for displaying the channel number than the one demonstrated above: 2 UP mode. In 2 UP mode, you are presented with the currently-active channel on the left and the standby channel on the right. 2 UP mode is discussed in “Display Mode” on page 47.

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S T A

U S

SHIP/SHIP

N D B Y

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3.3 Alert Messages

The radio has several warning messages to alert you to special conditions.

Battery Voltage High

U S

PLEASURE

CH06 CH09CH08

U S

PLEASURE

CH67 CH72CH68

U S

CALLING

CH67 CH72CH68

HIGH

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LOW

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BASE IN USE

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Indicates boat’s battery voltage exceeds 15.8 VDC (typical). If voltage exceeds 18.5 volts (typical), the radio powers itself off to prevent equipment damage.

Battery Voltage Low

Indicates boat’s battery voltage is below 10.5 VDC (typical), which is the lowest voltage at which the radio can be reliably operated.

Base in Use

Indicates that the base station (transceiver) is in use and has priority. Only appears on a Raymic second station when the transceiver is already is use.

3.4 Turning the Power ON and OFF

Turn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks. When the unit powers up in standby mode it:

• Beeps, illuminates the backlight at full brightness, and displays a self-test.

• Recalls the last channel number, TX power settings and operation mode. If no last-used setting data exists, goes to channel 16 and high TX Power.

• When GPS Data is available, extended position data is displayed with the offset time. This information will be displayed when display option for the position and time is enabled on the Menu. See Section 4.4.

• When the MMSI number is not programmed, you are prompted to enter the number as described on page 94. You must then press OK to continue.

To turn the unit OFF, rotate the it clicks.

PWR/VOL knob completely counterclockwise until

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3.5 Setting the Volume

...on the Transceiver

Adjust the PWR/VOL knob to control the loudspeaker volume level. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; counter clockwise to decrease the volume.

...on the optional Raymic

Press the up arrow on the VOL/SQ key to increase or the down arrow to decrease the volume level.

3.6 Setting the Squelch

The squelch circuit sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.

...on the Transceiver

To properly set the squelch, rotate the SQ knob counterclockwise until audio is heard. Then rotate clockwise until background noise disappears.

...on the optional Raymic

Press and release the center of the VOL/SQ key to activate squelch threshold level adjustment. Press the down arrow key until audio is heard. Then press the up arrow until background noise disappears.

3.7 Tuning the Channel

...on the Transceiver

Rotate the CH/OK knob clockwise to increase the channel number.

Rotate the

...on the optional Raymic

Press and release the UP arrow to increase the channel number.

Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrease the channel.

Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling.

CH/OK knob counterclockwise to decrease the channel number.

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3.8 Selecting a Weather Channel

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The Ray218/ Ray55 is programmed to receive 10 weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received.

To enter Weather mode, press and hold the either the transceiver or the Raymic.

PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs

162.550

EXIT CH79A ALERT

The weather function soft keys appear and the WX indicator appears in the channel set field. Rotate the

CH/OK knob on the transceiver or use the channel up

/down keys on the Raymic to select from channels WX01 through WX10.

Press and release the

Note:

CLEAR/WX key again to return to normal operation.

1. WX broadcasts can only be heard in the US and Canada.

2. During Weather mode, the PTT, HI/LO, and SCAN/SAVE keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed.

CLEAR/WX key for 3 seconds on

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Weather Alert Operation

NOAA also broadcasts continuous severe weather alerts as needed. You can set your Ray218/Ray55 to notify you when such an alert is issued. To enable the Weather Alert, press the ALERT soft key. The cloud icon appears.

TW 16+09+W01

162.550

EXIT CH79A ALERT

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162.550

EXIT CH79A ALERT

When the severe weather alert tone is detected, the message WX ALERT is displayed and an alarm sounds. The radio automatically tunes to the WX channel where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of operation (Standby, Dual Watch, Tri Watch, Scan, etc.)

WX ALERT

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3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel

The Ray218/Ray55 provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority Channel 16. Press and release the The label 1ST PRIORITY appears. If already on channel 16, press and release

16/9 key to switch to channel 16 at high power.

16/9

to return to the last-used working channel.

The

16/9 key also can be used to cancel all other modes and switch to channel 16.

1ST PRIORITY

U S

DISTRESS

CH68 CH79A CH71

Note:

When the priority channel is selected, the radio is always set to HIGH transmit pow-

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er. You may reduce power if desired using the HI/LO power setting.

3.10 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel

The Ray218/Ray55 enables you to program the 16/9 key t o store a Second ary Priority Channel. The default is channel 9. If on Primary Priority channel 16 or a working channel, press and hold the Secondary Priority Channel at high power. The label 2ND PRIORITY appears. The default is channel 9.

PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs

U S

CALLING

CH68 CH79A CH71

16/9 for 3 seconds to switch to the

2ND PRIORITY

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If already tuned to the Secondary Priority Channel, press and release the 16/9 key to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power.

Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel

1. Press and hold the 16/9 key for 3 seconds to switch to the current Secondary Priority Channel.

2. Press and hold the The message CHG 2ND PRI? appears with YES highlighted.

3. Press SELECT soft key to accept. The confirmation message CHANGE 2ND PRIORITY CH appears.

4. Rotate the

16/9 key for 3 seconds again to switch to Reprogram mode.

CH/OK knob until the desired new secondary channel is shown.

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5. Press the OK soft key to accept the new Secondary Priority selection.

U S

CALLING

CH78A

3.11 Transmitting

Press and hold the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key on the microphone to transmit on the selected channel, and then release to receive. The TX indicator appears during transmission.

Note:

International regulations and good communications practice dictate that you not interfere with other communications. Before transmitting, listen to make sure the channel is clear.

The radio is equipped with a timeout timer in the event of a stuck key. After PTT has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued, the message TX TIMEOUT appears, and the radio automatically returns to receive mode.

After the timeout, the alarm continues to sound until out timer is reset once the

Note:

If the current channel is receive-only, an alert tone sounds when PTT is pressed, indicating such a transmission is not permitted.

2ND PRIORITY

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CH69

CH71

U S

BRIDGE

CANCELOKCH69

CHANGE 2ND PRIORITY CH

LEFT: 78A

PRESS OK

TO ACCEPT

PTT key is released.

U S

CALLING

SELECT

U S

BRIDGE

CH78A CH71CH69

PTT is released. The TX time

CHG 2ND PRI?

YES

2ND PRIORITY

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LEFT: 78A

080 04.8589W AM10:34LOC

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Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction

In the US, channels 13 and 67 are restricted to transmit at low power. However, you can temporarily override this low power restriction. When you press new soft key appears in the middle position, labelled OVRIDE.

To override the LO power restriction on channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high power:

PTT, a

1. Press and hold

PTT. The OVRIDE soft key appears.

2. Press and release OVRIDE. The TX power is set to HI power for as long as you hold down When you release

PTT.

PTT, power returns to LO.

3.12 Menu Mode Operation

Press and release the MENU/DSC key while in standby mode to enter Menu Mode.

Menu mode is fully described in Chapter 4.

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BRIDGE

CH68 CH79A CH71

U S

BRIDGE

CH68 CH79A CH71

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OVRIDE

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3.13 DSC Call Operation

Press and hold the MENU/DSC key for greater than 3 seconds while in standby operation mode to enter DSC Call Mode.

DSC Call mode is fully described in Chapter 5.

Chapter 4: Menu Settings

4.1 Menu Function

Most of the radio’s functions reside in the Main Menu, which is accessed through

the

MENU/DSC key. A diagram of the menu structure can be found in

Appendix C.

Making Menu and Programming Selections

There are three ways to make menu and character selections in your radio:

1. Most examples in this chapter describe making selections using the knob and soft keys on the transceiver.

2. However, you can also press the microphone up/down keys to make your selections and then press the microphone

HI/LO key to accept.

CH/OK

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3. Alternatively, if you have an optional Raymic, you can use its CH up/down keys to select and

OK key to accept.

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To make Menu selections:

1. Press and release the MENU/DSC key to enter Menu mode. The list of available menu groups appears.

MAIN MENU

VHF OPS

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

HAIL/FOG/IC GPS SETUP

SYSTM CONFIG [EXIT]

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2. Use the up/down arrow soft keys, CH/OK knob on the transceiver, or CH up/ down key on the microphone (or Raymic) to scroll through the list until the desired menu is highlighted.

MAIN MENU

VHF OPS

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

HAIL/FOG/IC GPS SETUP

SYSTM CONFIG

[EXIT]

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3. Press SELECT, the CH/OK knob on the transceiver, HILO key on the microphone, or

OK key on Raymic to accept. The sub-menu headings are displayed.

SYSTM CONFIG

BACKLIGHT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

CONTRAST KEY BEEP SIGNAL BAR

BEARING

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4. Use the up/down arrow soft keys, CH/OK knob on the transceiver, or the CH up/down key on the microphone (or Raymic) to point to the desired sub-menu.

SYSTM CONFIG

BACKLIGHT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

CONTRAST

KEY BEEP

SIGNAL BAR

BEARING

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5. Press SELECT, the CH/OK knob on the transceiver, HI/LO key on the microphone, or

OK key on the Raymic to accept. The options under that sub-menu

are displayed.

KEY BEEP

LOUD

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

QUIET OFF [BACK]

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6. Use the up/down arrow soft keys, the CH/OK knob on the transceiver, or CH up/down key on the microphone (or Raymic) to highlight the desired option.

KEY BEEP

LOUD

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

QUIET

OFF [BACK]

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7. Press SELECT, the CH/OK knob on the transceiver, HI/LO key on the microphone, or

OK key on Raymic to accept. The setting is changed. Continue in the

same manner to make any other setting changes.

KEY BEEP

LOUD

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

QUIET

OFF [BACK]

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To return to the previous menu level, select the [BACK] menu option or press the

CLEAR/WX key.

To exit the Menu mode, press the

CLEAR/WX key again or else press the 16/9 key

to switch to the priority channel in standby mode.

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4.2 VHF Operations

This menu group controls basic radio functions. You access VHF Operations via the

MENU key.

MAIN MENU

VHF OPS

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

HAIL/FOG/IC GPS SETUP

SYSTM CONFIG [BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

Scan Mode

This function automatically searches through all channels in the set for any that are broadcasting. If a transmission is received, the scan stops on the receiving channel as long as it is present. If the signal is lost for five seconds, the radio resumes scanning.

If you wish to temporarily remove a received channel from the scan so that the scan no longer stops on this channel, press the XCLUDE soft key. The selected channel is only excluded for the time you are currently in scan mode.

VHF OPS

SCAN MODE

DISPLAY MODE HI/LO POWER

SAVE CHANNEL WATCH MODE

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You can directly access the Scan Mode menu by pressing and releasing the

SAVE

key on the microphone. When a Scan Mode is active, you can terminate the

SCAN/

scan and return the radio to standby mode by pressing and releasing the key again.

While scanning, press the microphone or Raymic the

CH knob on the transceiver to change the scan direction. UP (key)/clockwise

(

CH knob) increases the channel while DOWN (key) /counter-clockwise (CH knob)

CH up/down keys or else rotate

decreases it.

Your Ray218/Ray55 is equipped with four types of scan options: All Scan, Saved (Memory) Scan, Priority All Scan and Priority Saved Scan. The following illustration demonstrates how to initiate All Scan but the procedure is the same for all scan mode options.

Note:

Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored during the Scan Modes. If the WX Alert tone is detected, the scan is halted to receive the Weather Alert broadcast.

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SCAN MODE

SCAN ALL

SCAN ALL+16 SCAN SAVED

SCAN SAVD+16

[BACK]

SCAN ALL

U S A

END

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XCLUDE

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

VHF OPS

SCAN MODE

DISPLAY MODE HI/LO POWER

SAVE CHANNEL

WATCH MODE

terminate

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

the SCAN mode and return to standby mode, press:

•END soft key

•

SCAN/SAVE key on the microphone

•

CLEAR/WX key on the transceiver

•

CLEAR/WX key on the optional Raymic

All Scan

In All Scan mode, all channels in the channel set are scanned in sequence. After the last channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.

When active, SCAN ALL appears on the display.

SCAN ALL

U S

SCAN ALL

U S

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SCAN ALL

U S

SCAN ALL

U S

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Priority All Scan

Priority All Scan searches for activity on all channels but alternates scanning the Priority Channel 16 after each channel.

When active, SCAN ALL + 16 appears on the display.

SCAN ALL+16

U S

SCAN ALL+16

U S

SCAN ALL+16

U S

SCAN ALL+16

U S

SCAN ALL+16

U S

SCAN ALL+16

U S

SCAN ALL+16

U S

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Saved (Memory) Scan

In Saved Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.

When active, SCAN SAVED appe ars on the display. If no channels have been saved into memory when you select this feature, an error tone sounds.

SCAN SAVED

U S

SCAN SAVED

U S

SCAN SAVED

U S

SCAN SAVED

U S

SCAN SAVED

U S

SCAN SAVED

U S

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Priority Saved Scan

Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan except that the radio alternates searching for activity on the Priority Channel 16 and the channels stored in memory.

When active, SCAN SAVD + 16 appears on the display.

Note:

If no channels have been saved into memory when you select this feature, an error

tone sounds.

SCAN SAVD+16

SCAN SAVD+16 SCAN SAVD+16

SCAN SAVD+16

U S

SCAN SAVD+16

U S

SCAN SAVD+16

U S

SCAN SAVD+16

U S

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Display Mode

The Ray218/Ray55 has two methods for displaying the channel number: 1 UP and 2 UP. 1 UP mode is the normal mode; the channel is displayed on the left side of the display and text information on the right.

In 2 UP mode, you are presented with two channels: the currently-active channel on the left and the standby channel on the right. Pressing the double arrow soft key determines which of the two displayed channels is the active one. While in 2 UP mode, pressing the channel up/down keys CHANGES THE STANDBY CHANNEL, NOT THE ACTIVE ONE.

The radio exits 2 UP mode when you enter the menu or DSC call screens.

48 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios

DISPLAY MODE

1UP CHANNEL

2UP CHANNEL

[BACK]

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

VHF OPS

SCAN MODE

DISPLAY MODE

HI/LO POWER

SAVE CHANNEL WATCH MODE

DISPLAY MODE

1UP CHANNEL

2UP CHANNEL

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

Setting the Power Output (HI/LO)

The choice of power output is dependent upon the distance of transmission and transmitting conditions. As a part of FCC procedures and marine communications courtesy, make initial contact using low power. Switch to high power only when contact can not be made on low power or in emergency situations.

If conditions require that you change transmission power for the currentlyselected channel, select the HI/LO POWER menu option under VHF OPS. Press the HI/LO soft key to toggle the TX power from LOW (1 watt) to HIGH (25 watts). The corresponding LO or HI indicator appears.

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

S T A N D B Y

U S

SHIP/SHIP

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S T A N D B Y

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U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

You can also press the

VHF OPS

SCAN MODE DISPLAY MODE

HI/LO POWER

SAVE CHANNEL WATCH MODE

HI/LO–LOC/DIS key on the microphone to toggle TX power.

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

HI/LO POWER

CHANGE PWR SETTING

HI/LO POWER

WATCH MODE

HI/LO

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

HI/LO POWER

CHANGE PWR SETTING

HI/LO POWER

WATCH MODE

HI/LO

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Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the HILO operation request is denied, an error tone beeps.

Channels restricted to low transmit power are as follows:

• Canadian channel set: 13, 15, 17, 77

• International channel set: 15, 17, 75, 76

• US channel set: 13, 17, 67, 77

Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction

To override the LO power restriction on channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high power:

1. Press and hold

PTT. The OVRIDE soft key appears.

2. Press and release OVRIDE. The TX power is set to HI power for as long as you hold down When you release

PTT.

PTT, power returns to LO.

PTT, a

U S

BRIDGE

CH68 CH79A CH71

U S

BRIDGE

CH68 CH79A CH71

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Saving Channels to Memory

The Ray218/Ray55 can store any channel (except WX channels) into memory. The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode (see page 46). Any number of channels can be saved as memory channels.

Separate memory channel groups exist for USA, International, and Canadian frequency sets.

To add or remove a channel to/from memory:

1. Select SAVE CHANNEL from the VHF OPS menu.

2. Rotate the memory.

3. To add the selected channel from memory, press SAVE. The SAVED icon appears to indicate the current channel has been saved in memory.

To remove the channel from memory, press CLEAR. The SAVED icon disappears.

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

CH/OK knob to select the channel to be added/removed from

VHF OPS

SCAN MODE DISPLAY MODE HI/LO POWER

SAVE CHANNEL

WATCH MODE

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

SAVE CHANNEL

SELECT CH PRESS SAVE OR CLEAR

WATCH MODE

CLEAR

SAVE

Select Channel

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

SAVE CHANNEL

SELECT CH PRESS SAVE OR CLEAR

WATCH MODE

CLEAR

SAVE

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

SAVE CHANNEL

SELECT CH PRESS SAVE OR CLEAR

WATCH MODE

CLEAR

SAVE

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You can also add the current channel to memory by pressing and holding the

SCAN/SAVE key on the microphone. If the channel is already saved, pressing and

holding the key removes the channel from memory.

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Using the Watch Modes

The Watch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and other userselected channel(s). The watch is halted when activity is detected on a monitored channel. The Ray218/Ray55 is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri Watch.

Note:

Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored dur-

ing Dual Watch and Tri Watch.

Dual Watch

Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and

Tri Watch

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Channel 16 in cycle.

DUAL 16 appears on the top line of the display.

Dual Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is channel 72.

Tri Watch monitors in cycle channel 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the Secondary Priority Channel.

TRI 16+09 appears on the top line of the display.

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Tri Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is channel 72.

Press the END soft key to terminate Watch mode and return to the previous working channel.

Press and release the Channel.

Press and release the last-used channel.

Note:

During Tri Watch Mode, the WX and CH keys are inactive and an error beep sounds

if pressed.

16/9 key to terminate Watch mode and switch to the Priority

CLEAR/WX key to terminate Watch mode and return to the

52 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios

VHF OPS

SCAN MODE

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

DISPLAY MODE HI/LO POWER

SAVE CHANNEL

WATCH MODE

DUAL WATCH

TRI WATCH

[BACK]

WATCH MODE

Frequency Band

The Ray218/Ray55 can transmit and receive all USA, International and Canadian frequencies. This setting determines which channel set is being used. The appropriate indicator is illuminated in the LCD: USA, INT for International, or CAN for Canadian channel sets.

VHF OPS

DISPLAY MODE

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

HI/LO POWER SAVE CHANNEL WATCH MODE

FREQ BAND

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

WATCH MODE

DUAL WATCH

TRI WATCH

[BACK]

WATCH MODE

DUAL WATCH

TRI WATCH

[BACK]

WATCH MODE

FREQ BAND

USA

INTERNATNL

CANADA

[BACK]

U S

SHIP/SHIP

END

U S

SHIP/SHIP

END

I N

SHIP/SHIP

CH06

DUAL 16

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CLEAR

SAVE

TRI 16+09

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CH72

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Channel Name

By default, the Ray218/Ray55 scrolls a descriptive name of up to 16 characters in the line directly below the channel number and then stops to display a fixed length of up to 9 characters. This option modifies the name for the currentlyselected channel from its default.

To change the Channel Name from the default:

1. From the VHF OPS menu, select

2. Press EDIT. The name for the currently-selected channel appears.

3. Use the

CH/OK knob to modify the NAME field using the same technique

described in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 77.

4. Press DONE when completed. To completely remove the Channel Name, press CLEAR in step 2 above. If the

name is deleted, the space below the channel number is blank for that channel.

CHANNEL NAME.

VHF OPS

HI/LO POWER

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

Select Characters Press OK

SAVE CHANNEL WATCH MODE FREQ BAND

CHANNEL NAME

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

CHANNEL NAME

SELECT CH

PRESS EDIT OR

CLEAR

EDIT CLEAR

EDIT NAME

CHANNEL NAME FISHING

DONE

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

U S

FISHING

CH06

EDIT NAME

CHANNEL NAME PLEASURE

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Favorite Channel

When in standby mode, the Ray218/Ray55 displays a channel number in each of the three soft key locations. By pressing the corresponding soft key, the radio instantly switches to that channel number. You can select from three separate Favorite Channel groups for a total of 9 channel options for each frequency set. You select which channel group is displayed and edit what channel numbers are assigned.

Default channels are as follows:

• FAV1: CH67 CH68 CH72

• FAV2: CH71 CH73 CH77

• FAV3: CH06 CH08 CH09

To SELECT which bank of Favorite Channels is displayed:

1. From the VHF OPS menu, select FAVORITE CH.

2. Highlight the Favorite Channel Bank you wish to be displayed.

3. Press the SELECT soft key. Two options appear: SELECT and EDIT.

4. Choose the SELECT option.

5. Press OK to confirm. Selected favorite channels appear in the soft key bank.

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

VHF OPS

SAVE CHANNEL WATCH MODE FREQ BAND CHANNEL NAME

FAVORITE CH

FAV BANK-3 68 69 71

SELECT

EDIT

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

FAVORITE CH

FAV-BANK1

FAV-BANK2 FAV-BANK3

[BACK]

FAVORITE CH

FAV BANK-3 IS SELECTED

PRESS [OK] TO ACCEPT

FAVORITE CH

FAV-BANK1

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

FAV-BANK2

FAV-BANK3

[BACK]

FAVORITE CH

FAV-BANK1 FAV-BANK2

FAV-BANK3

[BACK]

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To EDIT Favorite Channels contained within a bank:

1. Repeat steps 1–3 above for the SELECT process and highlight the bank you wish to edit.

2. Select the EDIT option.

3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight which soft key label you wish to edit: LEFT, CENTER or RIGHT.

4. Rotate the

5. Push in the

CH/OK knob to change the channel to the desired value. CH/OK knob to confirm. The new channel selection appears in the

edited soft key position for that bank.

EDIT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

Select Channel

Shortcut

You can quickly access the Favorite Channel menu item by pressing and holding any of the three channel soft keys in standby mode.

FAVORITE CH

FAV-BANK1 FAV-BANK2

FAV-BANK3

[BACK]

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

U S

PLEASURE

CH68

EDIT FAV-3 68 69 78A

LEFT: 68 CENTER: 69

RIGHT: 78A

PRESS [OK] TO ACCEPT

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CH69

CH71

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

FAV BANK-3 68 69 71

SELECT

EDIT

[BACK]

Press OK

PRESS and HOLD

any soft key 3 secs

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CH68

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

EDIT FAV-3 68 69 71

LEFT: 68 CENTER: 69

RIGHT: 71

PRESS [OK] TO ACCEPT

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CH69

CH78A

FAVORITE CH

FAV-BANK1

FAV-BANK2 FAV-BANK3 [BACK]

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Sensitivity

Use this setting to switch the transmit power from high to low. Press the L/D soft key to toggle between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). The LOCAL icon appears while in Local mode and then is removed in Distant mode.

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

VHF OPS

WATCH MODE FREQ BAND CHANNEL NAME FAVORITE CH

SENSITIVITY

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

SENSITIVITY

SET LOCAL OR

DISTANT

L/D

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

SENSITIVITY

SET LOCAL OR

DISTANT

L/D

4.3 Hailer/Fog Horn/Intercom

Hailer and Fog operations are available on the Ray218, but not on the Ray55. You must purchase and install an optional hailer horn for these features to operate. Intercom operations are available on both the Ray218 and Ray55.

Note:

This menu item provides access to auxiliary functions. While these operations are active, you cannot send or receive radio calls. The exception is in AUTO FOG mode, between soundings.

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Hailer (Ray218 only)

The Hailer operation enables the unit to use a Hailer Horn as a loudspeaker. Press

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

and hold is amplified and broadcast from the Hailer Horn (but not transmitted over the radio). To adjust the Hailer Horn broadcast volume, use the up/down arrow soft keys while pressing and holding

HAIL/FOG/IC

HAILER

FOG INTERCOM

[BACK]

PTT to place the unit in Hailer mode. Anything spoken into the handset

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U S

PLEASURE

END

PTT.

HAILER

LISTENING

PRESS PTT TO TALK

PTT

U S

PLEASURE

END

HAILER

TALKING VOL: 10

HORN VOLUME

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Release PTT to switch to Listen mode. The Hailer Horn then acts as a directional microphone. Sounds picked up by the Hailer Horn are heard on the radio speaker. To adjust the Hailer Horn broadcast volume, use the up/down arrow soft keys.

Fog Horn (Ray218 only)

This operation enables the radio to emit various fog horn tones over a hailer horn speaker. Select one of the following modes, and then press SELECT to enable the selection:

MANUAL FOG

Pressing the PTT switch sounds a continuous 400 Hz tone for as long as you hold the

PTT.

AUTO FOG

Sounds a predetermined pattern. Press END soft key or any hard key (CLEAR/WX,

HAILER/INTCM, etc.) to quit.

Note:

Between AUTO Fog Horn soundings, you can make and receive calls.

Select one of the following modes, and then press SELECT to enable the selection:

• PWR MAKE WY—Power vessel underway

• NOT MAKE WY—Power vessel not underway

• SAIL/FISHNG—Sailing vessel or any vessel fishing but not trolling

• RSTRICT/TOW—Restricted in ability to maneuver or towing another vessel

• UNDER TOW—This vessel being towed

• PILOT—This vessel is a pilot vessel

• AT ANCHOR—Vessel is at anchor

• AGROUND—Vessel is aground Volume is controlled by the up/down soft keys.

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Intercom

When a Raymic secondary handset is installed, Intercom operation enables voice communications between the Raymic and the transceiver. You can initiate the call from either the transceiver or second station. The following illustrates what is displayed when the Ray218transceiver initiates the call.

on Transceiver on Raymic

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

HAIL/FOG/IC

HAILER FOG

INTERCOM

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

To initiate an Intercom call:

1. Select INTERCOM from the sending station (transceiver or Raymic):

Ray55: Select INTERCOM directly from the main menu. —or— Ray218: Select INTERCOM from the IC/HAIL/FOG menu. —or— Ray218: Press and hold the —or— Raymic: Press and hold the The receiving station sounds an alert tone and displays a message that an intercom call is incoming.

2. On the receiving station, press

While

PTT is depressed, that station displays TALKING and the other station

displays LISTENING. When neither station is pressing PRESS PTT TO TALK.

3. On the sending station, when the LCD no longer reads TALKING, press

talk.

4. To terminate the call, press END from either station.

INTERCOM

CALLING RAYMIC

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

INTERCOM

INCOMING FROM BASE PRESS PTT

TO ACCEPT

HAILER / INTCM key.

OK / INTCM key.

PTT to accept the call and respond.

PTT, both LCD’s display

PTT to

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on Transceiver on Raymic

U S

PLEASURE

END

INTERCOM

LISTENING

U S

PLEASURE

END

INTERCOM

TALKING

on Transceiver on Raymic

U S

PLEASURE

END

INTERCOM

TALKING

U S

PLEASURE

END

INTERCOM

LISTENING

4.4 GPS/Time Setup

By default, the Ray218/Ray55 auto-detects NMEA 0183 strings and decodes appropriate latitude/longitude position and time or COG/SOG. When position data is available, the GPS satellite icon appears on the top line of the LCD. If the GPS navigation receiver is not connected or is not functional, a manual latitude/ longitude position and UTC time can be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted message.

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Manual Position

If no GPS data is available and the MMSI number has been programmed, the GPS icon blinks and POS DATA REQ is displayed on the dot matrix display, followed by NO POS DATA. An alarm sounds for 5 seconds or until you acknowledge by pressing any key.

The alert repeats every four hours as long as no position information has been entered manually. If position data is entered manually but has not been updated during the previous 23.5 hours, all the position (lat/lon) fields are set to all 9’s, time field is set to all 8’s, and the display reverts to NO POS DATA.

Note:

The Manual Lat/Lon function is valid only when your radio is not connected to a

GPS receiver.

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To manually set the GPS position and time settings:

1. Under the GPS SETUP menu, select MANUAL POS. The Manual Position

screen appears.

2. Using the

CH/OK knob, fill in the Lat/Lon and time information, one character

at a time. The first character space is highlighted with a flashing underline. A more-detailed description of manual character entry can be found in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 77.

•Rotate the

• When the desired charac ter appears, push in th e

CH/OK knob to scroll through the selections.

CH/OK knob to accept it.

The next character to be filled in sequence is underlined (_).

• Use the < and > soft keys to edit selected characters, if necessary.

• Continue this process until all latitude data been selected.

• When the direction character is underlined, rotate the

CH/OK knob to

toggle between N and S, if necessary.

• Press the

CH/OK knob when the desired direction character is displayed.

The first character in the longitude field is now underlined.

• Use the same process to complete longitude information.

• Use the same process to complete time information. When time data is entered manually, the MAN indicator appears in front of the time, which is displayed in UTC.

3. Press DONE soft key when complete. The radio returns to the GPS Setup menu.

4. Select BACK to exit the menu.

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

GPS SETUP

MANUAL POS

SETTING NMEA OUTPUT

[BACK]

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

MANUAL POS

_- --:----N

--- --:----W

--:--UTC

Select Characters Press OK

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

MANUAL POS

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PRESS DONE TO ACCEPT

DONE

GPS SETUP

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

MANUAL POS SETTING NMEA OUTPUT

[BACK]

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CH69

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Settings

You can also set how some time and position information is displayed on the screen. Make your selection from the options on the list.

GPS SETUP

MANUAL POS

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT SELECT

SETTING

NMEA OUTPUT

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

Latitude/Longitude Display

The LAT/LON DISP setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data are displayed on the screen in standby mode.

Time Display

The TIME DISPLAY setting indicates whether time information is displayed on the screen in standby mode. When manual time is used, it is always displayed as UTC time, even if you have entered an offset.

Note:

If TIME DISPLAY is set ON, COG/SOG is automatically set to OFF. Because they oc-

cupy the same line on the LCD, only one of these two settings can be displayed at a time.

SETTING

LAT/LON DISP

TIME DISPLAY TIME OFFSET

TIME FORMAT COG/SOG

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SETTING

LAT/LON DISP TIME DISPLAY TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT

COG/SOG

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Time Offset

The TIME OFFSET setting indicates the amount of time to add or subtract from UTC time to equal your local time. Rotate the

CH/OK knob to select a value from

between +13 to –13 hours of UTC and then press ACCEPT to confirm. After setting up Time Offset, “LOC” is displayed to the right of the Time field to indicate local time.

Note:

The Time Offset setting is valid only when GPS data is available. When manual time

is used, it is always displayed as UTC time, even though you have entered an offset.

Time Format

The TIME FORMAT setting indicates whether the time is displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour format.

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COG/SOG Display

This setting determines whether Course Over Ground and Speed Over Ground (COG/SOG) data from the GPS is displayed on the bottom line of the dot matrix display instead of the time of day. The menu setting “Bearing Mode“ on page 65 determines whether the True or Magnetic heading is displayed for COG. The setting “Speed Unit“ on page 66 determines whether knots, MPH or KPH is used for SOG.

TW 16+09+W01

U S

PLEASURE

CH69 CH71 CH72

Note:

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If COG/SOG is set ON, TIME DISPLAY is automatically set to OFF. Because they oc-

cupy the same line on the LCD, only one of these two settings can be displayed at a time.

NMEA Output

When Distress Call and Position (lat/lon) information is received from other stations, your Ray218/Ray55 has the capability of forwarding this data to your display unit (C Series, E Series, etc.) over the NMEA port so that it can be displayed on the screen. You can specify which stations will have their position data and Distress Call information sent to the display unit.

SEL OUTPUT

Use this option to select the stations for which you want incoming position data and Distress Call information to be displayed.

1. From the GPS SETUP menu, select NMEA OUTPUT.

2. From the NMEA OUTPUT menu, select SEL OUTPUT.

3. Select which vessel’s position data will be forwarded to the display:

• ALL STATION. Forward all received position data to the display.

• LIST STATION. Send position data from stations that you have selected from a list. If you choose this option, specify the permitted vessels using the SEL STATION option described below.

• NONE. Do not forward position data from any station.

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SEL STATION

If you enabled LIST STATION in the SEL OUTPUT menu, this option presents a list from which you can select the stations whose data will be forwarded.

1. As outlined above in step 3, ensure you have selected LIST STATION from the SEL OUTPUT menu.

2. From the NMEA OUTPUT menu, select SEL STATION. The list of stations in your Phone book is displayed.

3. Using the up/down arrow soft keys, highlight the first station whose data you want to have forwarded to the display unit.

4. Press SELECT. An arrow appears to the le ft of the station name, indicating that it has been selected.

5. Continue until all stations for which you want to allow data to be forwarded have been selected (have an arrow next to the station name).

6. Select [BACK] to exit.

SEL OUTPUT

GPS SETUP

MANUAL POS

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT SELECT SELECT

SETTING

NMEA OUTPUT

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

NMEA OUTPUT

SEL OUTPUT

SEL STATION

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SEL STATION

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

NMEA OUTPUT

SEL OUTPUT

SEL STATION

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SEL STATION

$AQUAHOLIC

$DESTINY

$GOOD RX

$PURA VIDA [BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SEL OUTPUT

ALL STATION

LIST STATION NONE

[BACK]

SEL STATION

$AQUAHOLIC $DESTINY $GOOD RX

$PURA VIDA [BACK]

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4.5 System Configuration

Use these menu items for selecting general system-wide settings.

Backlight Adjustment

This setting adjusts the backlight brightness for the LCD, microphone keypad and transceiver keypad. Choose from 10 brightness settings or OFF.

Rotate the

CH/OK knob or use the up/down arrow soft keys to select the desired

backlight level. The number of blocks illuminated in the bar indicates the level, one through ten. For HI all 10 are illuminated; for OFF none are illuminated.

Press SELECT or push the

Separate backlight settings are maintained for the transceiver and the Raymic handset. When the backlight level is being adjusted in the transceiver, a message appears on the Raymic indicating that the base is busy. A similar message appears on the base LCD when adjusting the backlight on the Raymic.

SYSTM CONFIG

BACKLIGHT

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

CONTRAST KEY BEEP

SIGNAL BAR BEARING MODE

Contrast Adjustment

This setting adjusts the levels of LCD contrast. Choose from 10 settings.

U S

CALLING

SELECT

Rotate the illuminated in the bar indicate the level. A larger number of blocks indicate a darker LCD. For HI, all 10 blocks are illuminated; for LO none are illuminated.

SYSTM CONFIG

BACKLIGHT

CONTRAST

KEY BEEP

SIGNAL BAR BEARING MODE

CH/OK knob to select the desired contrast level. The number of blocks

CH/OK knob to accept.

BACKLIGHT

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

CALLING

SELECT

OFF HI

CONTRAST

LO HI

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

CALLING

SELECT

BACKLIGHT

OFF HI

CONTRAST

LO HI

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Key Beep

This setting is used to set the volume of the beep that sounds when a key is pressed. Select LOUD, QUIET or OFF.

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SYSTM CONFIG

BACKLIGHT CONTRAST

KEY BEEP

SIGNAL BAR BEARING MODE

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

KEY BEEP

LOUD

QUIET OFF

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

KEY BEEP

LOUD

QUIET

OFF

[BACK]

Signal Bar

Use this setting to determine whether the signal strength bar is displayed to the left of the channel number. Select from ON or OFF.

SIGNAL BAR

OFF

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

CH71

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U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SYSTM CONFIG

BACKLIGHT CONTRAST KEY BEEP

SIGNAL BAR

BEARING MODE

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

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Bearing Mode

This setting is used to determine how heading data are displayed when COG/SOG is displayed (see page 62). Select MAGNETIC or TRUE. If you select MAGNETIC, an “M” appears. If TRUE is selected, a “T” appears.

SYSTM CONFIG

BACKLIGHT

U S

CALLING

SELECT

CONTRAST KEY BEEP

SIGNAL BAR

BEARING MODE

U S

CALLING

SELECT

BEARING MODE

TRUE

MAGNETIC

[BACK]

U S

CALLING

CH69 CH71 CH72

TW 16+09+W01

26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W

356 M 12.6KS

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Speed Unit

This parameter sets the unit for Speed that is used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system.

The speed unit

appears on the LCD when COG/SOG is displayed (see page 62).

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SYSTM CONFIG

SPEED UNIT

SYSTEM TEST VERSION

RESET [BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SPEED UNIT

KNOTS

MPH KPH

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SPEED UNIT

KNOTS

MPH

KPH

[BACK]

System Test

This menu item displays status of four separate conditions:

Item Status Meaning

GPS OK Valid NMEA signal received

NO NMEA signal not received

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RAYMIC OK Raymic second station is connected

NO Raymic is not connected

HAILER OK Hailer horn speaker is connected

NO Hailer is not connected

BATTERY OK Battery voltage within nominal limits (10.5–15.8 VDC)

NO Battery is below 10.5 VDC or above 15.8VDC

DSC OK DSC processor is operating properly.

NO DSC processor is not operating properly.

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SYSTEM TEST

GPS: RAYMIC: HAILER:

BATTERY: DSC:

OK NO NO OK OK

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U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SYSTM CONFIG

SPEED UNIT

SYSTEM TEST

VERSION

RESET [BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

Version Number

This menu item displays the hardware and software versions of your radio.

Reset

Use this menu item to return your radio to the default factory settings. The following items are reset. All other settings are unaffected.

VHF OPS

• DISPLAY MODE Set to 1 UP CHANNEL.

•

HI/LO POWER

Set to HI.

•

SAVE CHANNEL

The Saved Channel list is cleared.

•

CHANNEL NAME

The Long Channel Name list is displayed.

•

SENSITIVITY

Set to DISTANT.

GPS SETUP

• SETTING LAT/LON DISP is set ON.

TIME DISPLAY is set ON. TIME OFFSET is set to 0. TIME FORMAT is set to 24 HR. COG/SOG is set OFF.

• NMEA OUTPUT

SEL OUTPUT is set to ALL STATION.

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SYSTEM CONFIG

• KEY BEEP Set to QUIET.

•

SIGNAL BAR

Set to ON.

•

BEARING MODE

Set to TRUE.

•

SPEED UNIT

Set to KNOTS.

DSC MENU

• RECV’D CALLS All logs are cleared.

•

DSC SETUP

AUTO CH CHA NGE is set ON.

RESET

SYSTEM RESET

PRESS RESET TO ACCEPT

RESET

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U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

SYSTM CONFIG

SPEED UNIT SYSTEM TEST VERSION

RESET

[BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

The Ray218/Ray55 includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital calls. DSC uses a unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number to direct DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number.

Note:

An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can obtain an MMSI from BoatUS (www.boatus.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the operation described in “My MMSI ID“ on page 94. Otherwise, your Raymarine dealer can program or change the number for you.

The Ray218/Ray55 includes a separate dedicated receiver just for DSC communications on channel 70. When a DSC call is received, the radio automatically responds based on the type of call. When receiving a DSC call from another vessel or a coast station, an alert sounds and DSC data appears in the LCD–such as time of a call, the caller and the type and priority of a call.

5.1 DSC Call Menu

You access DSC functions via the DSC menu. Press and hold the MENU/DSC key for 3 seconds to enter DSC call mode.

Note:

Distress calls are made using the DISTRESS key.

PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs

U S

CALLING

SELECT

DSC MENU

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST

RECV’D CALLS

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The Ray218/Ray55 can make the following type of DSC calls:

DSC Call Type Description

DISTRESS Sends out your MMSI number and nature of your Distress along with

the position and time information from the input NMEA data. This digital information lets other ships and shore stations equipped with appropriate DSC equipment know where you are and that you are in a Distress situation. Distress Calls are made using the DISTRESS key.

INDIVIDUAL Makes a ROUTINE DSC call to a specific station identified by its MMSI

number.

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DSC Call Type Description

GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios sharing a com-

mon Group MMSI number. Up to 5 Group MMSI numbers can be stored and called.

ALL SHIPS Sends out a message to all stations within range that you have impor-

tant information but the situation is not serious enough for a Distress Call. There are two types of All Ships Calls: SAFETY for advisory alerts and URGENCY for assistance when life is not in immediate danger.

POSITION REQUEST

RECEIVED CALLS

This option enables you to request GPS position information from any vessel for which an MMSI number is known. You can specify the target vessel either by selecting it from your MMSI phonebook or by manually entering its MMSI number. You can also be requested to send out your position to someone else.

Three separate logs listing all received DSC Call types by number and time of call. Entries are separated into the following: Distress Log, Call Log for all other types of DSC Calls, and Position Log.

NOTE: You can place a call directly from a log to the station that is currently displayed. You can also add the displayed station to the DSC Phonebook.

Making DSC Menu and Programming Selections

There are three ways to make DSC menu and character selections in your radio:

1. Most examples in this chapter describe making selections using the knob and soft keys on the transceiver.

2. However, you can also press the microphone up/down keys to make your selections and then press the microphone

HI/LO key to accept.

CH/OK

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3. Alternatively, if you have an optional Raymic, you can use its CH up/down keys to select and

OK key to accept.

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5.2 Distress Calls

For a Distress Call transmission, the Ray218/Ray55 takes the position and time information from the input NMEA data along with your MMSI and converts it into a digital “packet”. When transmitted, this digital information lets other ships and shore stations equipped with appropriate DSC equipment know where you are and that you are in a Distress situation.

Your call can specify the nature of the Distress (designated call) or not (undesignated call).

Sending a Distress Call

Lift the spring-loaded door on the front panel of the transceiver.

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Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call

To send a distress call without specifying its nature:

• Press and hold the red this time, the radio beeps, the display flashes and a timer counts down

03...02...01.

PRESS and HOLD for 3 SECS

DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call. During

U S

BACK

DISTRES CALL

COUNTING DOWN...

DISTRES CALL

COUNTING DOWN...

SEND

U S

DSC

DISTRES CALL

COUNTING DOWN...

DISTRES CALL

TRANSMITING DISTRESS

UNDESIG

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Designated Distress Call

To send a distress call and specify its nature:

1. Press the red

2. Release the The Distress Call screen appears.

3. Rotate the Distress you wish to designate is highlighted:

• UNDESIGNATED • SINKING

•FIRE •ADRIFT

• FLOODING • ABANDONING

•COLLISION •PIRACY

• GROUNDING • MANOVERBOARD

•CAPSIZING •EXIT

4. Press SELECT to choose that type of Distress.

5. Press and hold the time, the radio beeps, the display flashes and a timer counts down

03...02...01... , just as with the undesignated call illustrated above.

DISTRESS key.

CH/OK knob or press the up/down arrow soft keys until the type of

DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call. During this

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

Press

DISTRES CALL

UNDESIGNATED FIRE

FLOODING

COLLISION GROUNDING

U S

PLEASURE

EXIT

Release

DISTRES CALL

FLOODING

HOLD DOWN

DISTRESS 3 SECONDS

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

DISTRES CALL

UNDESIGNATED

FIRE FLOODING

COLLISION GROUNDING

PRESS and

HOLD for 3 SECS

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Transmitting

After the Distress transmission, the radio is automatically set to channel 16 at high power to listen for and respond to voice replies from Coast Guard or other vessels that may have received your Distress Call.

To mute the alarm:

Press CLEAR/WX.

To manually cancel the automatic Distress resend:

Press CLEAR/WX a second time.

The Distress Call is resent randomly every 3.5 – 4.5 minutes until an acknowledgement is received or the call is manually cancelled.

Receiving Acknowledgement

After the call is sent, the radio waits for acknowledgement. The display stops flashing and the alarm sounds continuously until muted or an ACK is received.

DISTRES ACK

UNDESIG

26 06.0098N

080 04.8589W 12:45UTC

U S

DISTRESS

END

DISTRES CALL

AWAIT ACK

AUTO

TRANSMIT

U S

DISTRESS

DISTRESS ACK

FROM: 001234567

ORIGINATOR:

366123456

U S

DISTRESS

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Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error

If the countdown has not been completed, release the DISTRESS key before the countdown has completed.

If the countdown has completed and the distress call has been sent in error, you should make an announcement as soon as possible that the distress situation does not exist.

1. Immediately press radio returns to the state before the Distress Call.

2. Press the

16/9 key. The radio switches to the Priority Channel.

3. Make a broadcast to all stations giving your ship’s name, call sign and MMSI number and cancel the false distress alert. For example:

“All Stations, All Stations, All Stations. This is NAME, CALL SIGN, MMSI ID, POSITION. Cancel my distress alert of DATE, TIME, NAME, CALL SIGN.”

CLEAR/WX two times to cancel the Distress Call. The

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Receiving a Distress Call

The Ray218/Ray55 receives distress messages sent by another vessel and/or acknowledgments (ACK) sent by a coast station to another vessel in distress. The radio also receives distress relays.

Note:

Class “D” DSC radios such as the Ray218/Ray55 are forbidden by law from automatically acknowledging or relaying DSC distress calls. Upon receiving a distress call, you may hail the vessel in distress on channel 16 and standby to lend assistance if requested.

When a Distress Call is received, the Ray218/Ray55 automatically tunes to channel 16 and sounds the Distress Alarm Tone. (If you have disabled automatic channel changing, as described on page 96, you are first prompted whether to accept the call.)

Two alternating screens appear in the display. When position data and time is included within the signal, it is displayed on the first screen in the text area of the LCD. The second screen shows the nature of the distress and time it was sent.

The 2 alternating pages of data are recorded in the Distress Log. The envelope icon ( unread message stored in the Log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 92.

Your radio has the capability of forwarding position data from a Distress Call to your display unit (C Series, E Series, etc.) over the NMEA port so that it can be displayed on the screen. You can specify which stations will have their position data information sent to the display unit using the option NMEA Output, which is described on page 62.

To mute the alert tone:

Press CLEAR/WX.

To ignore the Distress Call:

Press CLEAR/WX a second time or press the CANCEL soft key. The envelope icon disappears, the call is interrupted and the normal screen appears on the LCD.

To accept a Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is OFF

1. Press the OK soft key or the CH/OK knob. The alert tone is muted, the enve-

2. Press OK again to confirm the channel change. The radio returns to standby

To accept a Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is ON

Press the OK soft key or the CH/OK knob. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio automatically switches to channel 16. Press PTT to communicate.

) blinks until you accept the call, reject the call, or open the resulting

lope icon disappears and the radio switches to channel 16.

mode. Press PTT to communicate on channel 16.

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...with Auto Channel Change OFF

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CANCEL

DISTRESS

FROM: $36612345

CH CHANGE REQ TO CH16

END

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CANCEL

DISTRESS

FIRE 26 07.3838N

080 04.8499W 12:45UTC

END

U S

DISTRESS

...with Auto Channel Change ON

U S

DISTRESS

FROM: $36612345

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

Note:

The AUTO CH CHG option determines whether you want your radio automatically

U S

DISTRESS

FIRE 26 07.3838N

080 04.8499W 12:45UTC

U S

DISTRESS

CH71

switched to channel 16 to receive the call or instead to be prompted to manually receive or decline the channel change. See page 96.

Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station

When a Distress Relay is received, an alarm sounds, the envelope icon blinks and the LCD displays two alternating screens. The first page displays the Name/MMSI ID of the station sending the message. Page 2 displays the Name/MMSI ID of the vessel in distress and its lat/lon position. Your radio does not re-send a distress relay message.

DISTRESS

FROM: $36612345

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

DISTRESS

26 06.0098N

080 04.8589W PM12:45LOC

CH72

CH78A

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5.3 DSC Phonebook

The Phonebook stores up to 50 preprogrammed MMSI numbers that you can select for making an Individual Call. The numbers are stored by name and contain the station’s MMSI number. You can add, edit and delete entries from the Phonebook, much as you would on a cellular telephone. Rotate the to make an item appear on the dot matrix display and then press in select that item.

CH/OK knob

CH/OK to

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Adding a new Entry

1. Select PHONEBOOK from the DSC menu. The list of Phonebook entries

appears. Highlight <NEW>. If no entries have yet been entered, this is your only choice.

Press SELECT. You are prompted to enter the MMSI number for the new entry. The first character space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline.

PHONEBOOK

NEW ENTRY

ENTER MMSI: _-------ENTER NAME

-----------

PHONEBOOK

NEW ENTRY

ENTER MMSI: 3_------ENTER NAME

-----------

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. .

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

2. Rotate the CH/OK knob. The flashing underline is replaced with a numeric

3. When the appropriate number appears, press the

Select Characters

DSC MENU

GROUP

ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST RECV’D CALLS

PHONEBOOK

. .

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

PHONEBOOK

<NEW>

[BACK]

. .

PLEASURE

BACK

character. Continue rotating the knob to scroll through the selections.

CH/OK knob to accept. The

next character to be filled in sequence is then underlined.

Press OK

. .

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

. .

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

PHONEBOOK

NEW ENTRY

ENTER MMSI: 3-------ENTER NAME:

----------

4. Continue this process until all MMSI digits have been entered. Use the < and

Select Characters

> soft keys to edit selected characters, if necessary.

Press OK

. .

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

PHONEBOOK

NEW ENTRY

ENTER MMSI: 36------ENTER NAME:

----------

. .

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

PHONEBOOK

NEW ENTRY

ENTER MMSI: 366123456 ENTER NAME

-----------

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5. When you press the CH/OK knob to accept the final MSSI ID digit, the cursor moves on to the NAME field. The first character in this line is a symbol assigned by the radio, based on the MMSI number you entered. Coast Stations are identified by “00” at the beginning of the station name. If you enter 00 as the leading digits of the MMSI ID, the radio recognizes this as a coast station and automatically enters a tower symbol (&). If you enter a number other than 0 in the initial position of the MMSI ID, an anchor symbol ($) is entered as a prefix to the name, identifying this as a Ship Station.

The first character space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline. Using the same procedure as above, rotate the

CH/OK kn ob t o select

the NAME characters. All alpha and numeric characters are available, as well as 13 symbols: ! # % ’ ( ) : ? / . , + -

Press the

CH/OK knob to accept. Continue this process until all NAME char-

acters have been entered.

Press OK

. ..

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

PHONEBOOK

NEW ENTRY

ENTER MMSI: 36123456 ENTER NAME:

$_----------

Select Characters

. ..

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

PHONEBOOK

NEW ENTRY

ENTER MMSI: 36123456 ENTER NAME:

$TOTL MADNES

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6. When complete, press the DONE soft key to accept. The new entry appears in the list.

Press OK

. .

SHIP/SHIP

DONE

PHONEBOOK

ENTER MMSI: 366123456 ENTER NAME:

$TOTL MADNES PRESS DONE

Editing an Existing Entry

1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH/OK knob or press the [ and ] soft keys until the entry you wish to edit is highlighted.

2. Press SELECT. The list of options appear.

3. Highlight EDIT and press SELECT.

4. Make your changes to the NAME and MMSI ID, using the

5. When finished, DONE to save your changes. The revised name or MMSI number appears in the list.

. .

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

PHONEBOOK

<NEW>

$TOTL MADNES

[BACK]

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CH/OK

knob.

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Deleting an Existing Entry

1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH/OK knob or press the [ and ] soft keys until the entry you wish to delete is highlighted.

2. Press SELECT. The list of options appear.

3. Highlight DELETE and press SELECT again. You are prompted to confirm your selection.

4. Press DELETE. The entry is removed from the list.

5.4 Individual Calls

The Ray218/Ray55 can make Individual Routine calls.

Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations

The examples in this handbook illustrate making DSC calls to Ship Stations. However, the procedures for making Individual Calls to a Coast Station are different. Calls to a Ship Station require that you enter a subsequent working channel chosen from a pre-programmed list offered to you by the Ray218/Ray55. Calls to a Coast Station remove this step from the operating procedures. The Coast Station controls and indicates the subsequent working channel within its acknowledgement.

The Ray218/Ray55 automatically detects the correct procedures for you based on the type of MMSI number you enter manually or with or the phonebook. If “00” is detected as the first two characters of the MMSI, Coast Station procedures are implemented automatically.

Note:

When making a call to a coast station, you will not be asked to select a working

channel because that will be provided by the coast station.

Transmitting an Individual Call

To make an Individual Call to a ship or coast station, you must select the specific MMSI number to contact and the working channel to be used for the call. The MMSI ID can be entered manually or selected from a Phonebook list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the MENU function, as follows:

1. From the DSC menu, rotate the until INDIVIDUAL is highlighted, and push the The Individual Routine menu appears, which displays any Phonebook entries you have saved and <MANUAL> for manual number entry.

2. Rotate the ual name is highlighted.

3. When the desired name is highlighted, press SELECT.

CH/OK knob or press the arrow soft keys until the desired individ-

CH/OK knob or press the [ and ] soft keys

CH/OK knob or press SELECT.

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U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

DSC MENU

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP ALL SHIPS

POS REQUEST RECV’D CALLS

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

$AQUAHOLIC $CASTAWAY

$TOTL MADNES [BACK]

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

$AQUAHOLIC

$CASTAWAY

$TOTL MADNES

[BACK]

If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry:

Enter the MMSI number using the character and then push in

CH/OK knob. Rotate CH/OK to select each

CH/OK to accept. The next position to be modi-

fied is indicated by a blinking underline. A more-detailed description of manual character entry can be found in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 77.

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

$AQUAHOLIC $CASTAWAY

$TOTL MADNES [BACK]

Select Characters

Press OK

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

ENTER MMSI: 366123456

4. Press OK to initiate the call.

5. Rotate the

CH/OK knob to select the working channel to be used for the Indi-

vidual Call and press OK. Select from 06, 08, 09, 10, 13, 16, 17, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, or 77.

Note:

Individual Calls to a Coast Station remove this step from the operating procedures.

The Coast Station controls and indicates the working channel within its ACK.

6. Press SEND to transmit the call. The Individual Call is transmitted on channel 70, the radio tunes to the original channel and waits for acknowledgement. During this period you are still able to receive calls.

7. When the acknowledgement is received, the radio automatically switches to the selected working channel and sounds a DSC Call alert ring. Press OK to confirm.

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INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

U S

DSC

BACK

SHIP-SHIP

TO: $TOTL MADNES

SELECT CH

SELECT

SELECT OK

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SHIP-SHIP

TO: $TOTL MADNES

CALLING...

PLEASURE

Press PTT to communicate on the specified channel. Pressing PTT at any time before an ACK is received cancels the Individual Call

Receiving Individual Calls

When an Individual Call is received, an alert tone sounds, the envelope icon blinks, and the LCD alternates between a screen displaying the name (or MMSI ID) of the station initiating the call and one indicating that a request for a change of working channels is being made. The channel does not change until you accept.

The 2 alternating pages of data are recorded in the Call Log. The envelope icon (

) blinks until you accept the call, reject the call, or open the resulting unread

message stored in the Log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 92.

To mute the alert tone:

Press CLEAR/WX. Automatic cancellation takes place after 2 minutes.

To ignore the Individual Call:

Press CLEAR/WX a second time or press the CANCEL soft key. The envelope icon disappears, the call is interrupted and the normal screen appears on the LCD.

Select Working Channel

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

U S

CANCEL

SHIP-SHIP

TO: $TOTL MADNES

AWAIT ACK...

SELECT OK

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

U S

SHIP/SHIP

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SHIP-SHIP

TO: $TOTL MADNES

PRESS SEND

SEND

ACK RECEIVED

FROM: $TOTL MADNES

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

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To accept an Individual Call:

1. Press the OK soft key to change channels to the one designated by the caller. The alert tone is muted and the envelope icon disappears.

2. If the caller requests an acknowledgement, press OK to accept.

3. Press SEND to comply with the ACK.

4. When the caller responds to the ACK, press OK to return to standby mode. Establish voice communications on the designated channel by pressing

PTT.

If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. If an acknowledgement is sent, the originating station is sent the message UNABLE TO COMPLY, indicating that your radio could not make the requested channel change.

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

FROM: $GOOD RX

SEND ACK

ABLE TO COMPLY

PRESS SEND

SEND

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

U S

DSC

BACK <>

CH CHANGE REQUESTED

TO CH 72

SEND ACK

SENDING...

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U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CANCEL

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

FROM: $GOOD RX

PRESS OK TO ACK

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

FROM: $GOOD RX

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

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5.5 Group Calls

The Group Call feature sends transmissions that are only received by radios sharing a common Group MMSI number, such as a flotilla or racing fleet. The Ray218/Ray55 sends Group Routine calls.

Group MMSI Setup

You can program up to five Group MMSI ID numbers and associated Group names, which can be up to 11 characters long. Group MMSI ID numbers always begin with a zero (0). You only enter the last 8 digits of the Group ID number; the initial “0” is automatically entered for you.

Adding a New Group

1. Select GROUP from the DSC Menu.

2. Sel ect MY GROUP I D. If an existi ng G roup name and MMSI ID nu mbe r are already stored, those values appear. If blank, <EMPTY 1>, <EMPTY 2>, etc. are shown to indicate that the Group IDs have not yet been programmed.

Select the first available empty group location. The first field for you to enter data is the GROUP MMSI number.

3. Fill in the GROUP MMSI field one number at a time. The leading “0” is automatically entered for you. The first character space you can modify is highlighted with a flashing underline. A more-detailed description of manual character entry can be found in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 77.

4. Rotate the character. Continue rotating the knob to scroll through the selections. Use the < and > soft keys to edit selected characters, if necessary.

5. When the appropriate number appears, press the next character to be filled in sequence is then underlined. Continue this process until all GROUP MMSI characters have been entered.

When you press the moves on to the GROUP NAME. The first character space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline.

6. Using the same procedure as above, rotate the GROUP NAME characters. All alpha and numeric characters are available, as well as 13 symbols: ! # % ’ ( ) : ? / . , + -

7. Press the NAME characters have been entered.

8. When complete, press the DONE soft key to accept. The new entry appears in the list.

CH/OK knob. The flashing underline is replaced with a numeric

CH/OK knob to accept. The

CH/OK knob to accept the final MSSI ID digit, the cursor

CH/OK kn ob to sele ct t he

CH/OK knob to accept. Continue this process until all GROUP

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Use the same procedure to edit an existing entry in the list.

DSC MENU

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

Select Characters Press OK

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP

ALL SHIPS

POS REQUEST

RECV’D CALLS

MY GROUP ID

NEW ENTRY GROUP MMSI: 0 ------GROUP NAME

-----------

GROUP

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

Select Characters Press OK

U S

PLEASURE

DONE

CALL

MY GROUP ID

ENTER MMSI: 036612345 ENTER NAME

RAYMARINE PRESS DONE

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

MY GROUP ID

[EMPTY 1]

[EMPTY 2] [EMPTY 3]

[EMPTY 4] [EMPTY 5]

MY GROUP ID

NEW ENTRY GROUP MMSI: 036612345 GROUP NAME

----------

GROUP

RAYMARINE

[EMPTY 2] [EMPTY 3]

[EMPTY 4] [EMPTY 5]

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Transmitting a Group Call

To call another vessel in the group, select the Group Name to contact from the list of numbers described in the preceding section and the working channel to be used for the Group Call.

1. Select GROUP from the DSC menu.

2. Select CALL. The Group entries you have saved appear.

3. Highlight the group name you wish to call and press SELECT.

4. Press OK.

5. Rotate the

CH/OK knob to select the working channel to be used for the call.

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6. Press SEND to transmit the Group Call. The Group Call is transmitted on channel 70, and the radio tunes to the designated working channel to be used for the Group Call.

7. Press OK to confirm that the working channel has been changed.

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

U S

DSC

DSC MENU

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP

ALL SHIPS

POS REQUEST

RECV’D CALLS

GROUP ROUTINE

TO: SEAWATCH

SELECT CH

GROUP ROUTINE

TO: SEAWATCH

CALLING...

GROUP

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CALL

MY GROUP ID

GROUP ROUTINE

TO: SEAWATCH TX COMPLETE

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CH68

GROUP ROUTINE

RAYMARINE

SEAWATCH

[EMPTY 3]

[EMPTY 4] [EMPTY 5]

GROUP ROUTINE

TO: SEAWATCH

PRESS SEND

SEND

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Receiving Group Calls

The Ray218/Ray55 can receive Group Routine Calls from anyone in your prearranged group.

When a Group Call is received, the LCD alternates between a screen displaying the name (or MMSI ID) of the station in the group initiating the call and one indicating that a request for a change of working channels is being made.

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The 2 alternating pages of data are recorded in the Call Log. The envelope icon (

) blinks until you accept the call, reject the call, or open the resulting unread

message stored in the Log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 92.

To mute the alert tone:

Press CLEAR/WX. Automatic cancellation takes place after 2 minutes.

To ignore the Group Call:

Press CLEAR/WX a second time or press the CANCEL soft key. The envelope icon disappears, the call is interrupted and the normal screen appears on the LCD.

To accept the Group Call:

1. Press the OK soft key to change channels to the one designated by the caller. The alert tone is muted and the envelope icon disappears.

2. If the caller requests an acknowledgement, press SEND to comply.

3. When the caller responds to the ACK, press OK to return to the standby mode. Establish voice communications on the designated channel by pressing

PTT.

GROUP ROUTINE

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

U S

DSC

BACK <>

FROM: $GO FISH

GROUP: RAYMARINE

SEND ACK

SENDING...

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CANCEL

GROUP ROUTINE

CH CHANGE REQUESTED

TO CH 72

GROUP ROUTINE

FROM: $GO FISH

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

GROUP

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

U S

SHIP/SHIP

CH71

ROUTINE

FROM: $GO FISH

PRESS OK TO ACK

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5.6 All Ships Calls

An All Ships Call sends out a message to all stations within range. The Ray218/ Ray55 can make All Ships Safety Calls for advisory alerts and Urgency Calls when assistance is required but life is not in danger. For example, you might send a Safety Call to warn others there is a large floating object that may be a hazard to navigation. A sample Urgency Call might be that you have an illness or an accident on board. The All Ships Call is made on channel 70, and then the radio automatically switches to channel 16 at high power for voice communications.

Transmitting an All Ships Call

1. Select ALL SHIPS from the DSC menu.

2. Select the type of call you wish to make: URGENCY or SAFETY.

3. Press SEND to transmit the call. The call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to channel 16 at high power.

4. Press OK to reconfirm the All Ships Call. The radio returns to standby mode. Press PTT to communicate on channel 16.

U S

CALLING

SELECT

U S

DSC

DSC MENU

INDIVIDUAL GROUP

ALL SHIPS

POS REQUEST RECV’D CALLS

ALL SHIPS URGENCY

CALLING...

U S

CALLING

SELECT

U S

DISTRESS

ALL SHIPS

URGENCY

SAFETY

[EMPTY]

ALL SHIPS URGENCY

TX COMPLETE

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

ALL SHIPS

U S

DISTRESS

CANCEL

U S

DISTRESS

CH68

URGENCY

PRESS SEND

SEND

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CH72

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Receiving an All Ships Call

When an All Ships Safety or Routine Call is received, the LCD alternates between a screen displaying the name (or MMSI ID) of the station initiating the call and one requesting a change of working channels. The 2 alternating pages of data are

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

recorded in the Call Log. The envelope icon ( reject the call, or open the resulting unread message stored in the log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 92.

For an Urgency or Distress Call, the Automatic Channel Change option (see page

96) determines how the call is handled. If set ON, the radio automatically switches to Priority Channel 16 for voice communications. If OFF, you are prompted to manually accept or decline the call and channel change by pressing OK or CANCEL, respectively. When set OFF, the icon appears.

To mute the alert tone:

Press CLEAR/WX. Automatic cancellation takes place after 2 minutes.

To ignore the All Ships Call:

Press CLEAR/WX a second time or press the CANCEL soft key. The envelope icon disappears, the call is interrupted and the normal screen appears on the LCD.

To accept an All Ships Safety or Routine Call:

1. Press the OK soft key or the CH/OK knob. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio switches to the requested channel.

2. Press OK again to confirm the channel change. The radio returns to standby mode. Press PTT to communicate on channel 16.

ALL SHIPS SAFETY

FROM: $RESPITE

U S

PLEASURE

D9266-2

CANCEL

ALL SHIPS SAFETY

CH CHANGE REQUESTED

TO CH 16

) blinks until you accept the call,

ALL SHIPS SAFETY

U S

DISTRESS

FROM: $RESPITE

CH HAS BEEN CHANGED

To accept an All Ships Urgency or Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is OFF

1. Press the OK soft key or the CH/OK knob. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio switches to channel 16.

2. Press OK again to confirm the channel change. The radio returns to standby mode. Press PTT to communicate on channel 16.

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To accept an All Ships Urgency or Distress Call when Auto Channel Change is ON

Press the OK soft key or the CH/OK knob. The alert tone is muted, the envelope icon disappears and the radio automatically switches to channel 16. Press PTT to communicate.

U S

CANCEL

ALL SHIPS

URGENCY

FROM:

$MINNOW

ALL SHIPS

URGENCY

FROM:

$MINNOW

CH HAS BEEN

CHANGED

ALL SHIPS

URGENCY

CH CHANGE

PLEASURE

CANCEL

DISTRESS

CH71

CH CHANGE

REQUESTED

TO CH 16

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DISTRESS

CANCEL

ALL SHIPS

URGENCY

FROM:

$MINNOW

CH HAS BEEN

CH HAS BEE

CHANGED

...with Auto Channel Change OFF

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

...with Auto Channel Change ON

DISTRESS

CANCEL

5.7 Position Request

With this option you can request GPS position information from any station capable of responding to this type of call and for which an MMSI number is known. You can specify the target station either by selecting it from your MMSI phonebook or by manually entering its MMSI number.

Your ra dio has the capability of forwarding position data from a responding vessel to your display unit (C Series, E Series, etc.) over the NMEA port so that it can be displayed on the screen. You can specify which stations will have their position data information sent to the display unit using the option NMEA Output, which is described on page 62.

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Specifying the Target Vessel

1. Select POS REQUEST from the DSC Menu.

2. Select the target station name from the phonebook. —or— Select <MANUAL> and enter the target station’s MMSI number, as described in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 77.

3. Press SEND to transmit the Position Request Call. The call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to the original channel and waits for acknowledgement. During this period you are still able to receive calls.

When the Position Request is accepted by the receiving station:

When the position request is received, the Ray218/Ray55 shows that the call has been accepted by the requested station. The radio sounds a Call Alert tone. Press any key to mute the alert tone. It shuts off automatically after two minutes.

Press

CLEAR/WX to exit to normal radio operation. You can retrieve the position

information later using DSC MENU > RECV’D CALLS > POSIT’N LOG.

U S

CALLING

SELECT

U S

DSC

DSC MENU

INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS

POS REQUEST

RECV’D CALLS

POS REQUEST

TO: $PURA VIDA

CALLING...

U S

CALLING

SELECT

U S

CALLING

CANCEL

POS REQUEST

<MANUAL> $GULF TIDE $ISLANDER

$PURA VIDA

[BACK]

POS REQUEST

TO: $PURA VIDA

AWAIT ACK...

U S

CALLING

BACK

U S

CALLING

POS REQUEST

TO: $PURA VIDA

PRESS SEND

SEND

POS RECEIVED

FROM: $PURA VIDA

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Retrieving the Last Received Position Data

1. From the DSC Menu, select RECV’D CALLS.

2. Rotate the

CH/OK knob or press the up down arrow keys to select POSIT’N

LOG.

3. Push in the

CH/OK knob or press SELECT. The last received position request

data (LAST CALL) is displayed.

Note:

Only the last position is saved. The next received position will overwrite the existing

position data.

Press BACK or the CLEAR/WX key to exit.

Receiving a Position Request From Another Station

If you receive a position request from another station, how the Ray218/Ray55 responds depends on the option you have set in the Position Reply menu item (see page 97). OFF will not send position data under any circumstances. AUTO sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it is requested. MANUAL sends out the data only after you respond to the request.

The 2 alternating pages of data are recorded in the Posit’n Log. The envelope icon (

) blinks until you accept the call, reject the call, or open the resulting unread

message stored in the Log. See page “Received Calls (Logs)“ on page 92.

When a Manual Position Reply is received, the requesting station’s MMSI number or station name (if entered in the Phonebook) is displayed. Press ACCEPT to accept the request to send your position data. Decline the request by pressing CANCEL or the

CLEAR/WX key.

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

POSITION REQUEST

FROM: $WEED LINE

D9223-1

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

POSITION REQUEST

GPS DATA AVAILABLE

ABLE TO COMPLY

SEND ACK

U S

PLEASURE

CANCEL

ABLE TO COMPLY

PRESS SEND

SEND

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5.8 Received Calls (Logs)

The radio maintains lists of the last received DSC call types by number and time of call. Separate logs are maintained for the following:

1. Distress (up to 10 entries, per log)

• Distress Log

• Distress ACK Log

• Distress Relay Log

2. Call Log (up to 40 total entries)

• Individual Calls

• All Ship Calls

•Group Calls

3. Position Log

• Last call received

If the calling vessel or station is listed in your DSC Phonebook , the vessel or station name appears in the display as it is listed. If the caller is not listed in your directory, the caller’s MMSI ID number appears in the display.

When a DSC Call is received, the envelope icon blinks on the LCD and an arrow symbol ( )appears to the left of the appropriate log. The envelope icon and arrow symbol disappear when the log is opened.

Coast Stations are identified by MMSI ID numbers beginning with”00”. If you have assigned a name for a Coast Station in the phonebook, a tower symbol (&) precedes the name field in the log to identify it as such. Similarly, Group Stations have a single “0” in the initial MMSI number position and are labeled with a plus symbol ( ) in the initial position of the name field in the phonebook or log. If the the MMSI ID begins with any number other than “0”, an anchor symbol ($) is entered as a prefix to the name, identifying this as a Ship Station.

Station Type

Ship xxxxxxxxx $

Group 0xxxxxxxx

Coast 00xxxxxxx &

MMSI ID Layout

Phonebook/ Log Symbol

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 93

To view the Received Call Logs:

1. Highlight RECV’D CALLS from the DSC menu.

2. Press SELECT. Three log categories appear: DISTRESS, CALL LOG and POSIT’N LOG. If any of these logs contain an unread item, an arrow symbol ( ) appears to the left of the log name.

3. Highlight the desired log.

4. Press Select. Entry 01 appears first with call type and time of the last call. This is the most recent call.

5. Using the

CH/OK knob or up/down arrow soft keys, scroll down the list of up

to 40 entries.

DSC MENU

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS

POS REQUEST

RECV’D CALLS

CALL LOG CALL-01

INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

$PURA VIDA 12:34UTC

If the caller had requested a change to an unsupported working channel (channel 75, for example), Unable to Comply appears, indicating the radio could not comply with the channel change request.

Log Entry Options

The DSC Call Logs provide additional options for each entry. When the prompt appears PRESS [OK] FOR MORE OPTIONS, press the following:

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

RECV’D CALLS

DISTRESS

CALL LOG POSIT’N LOG

[BACK]

CALL LOG CALL-01

REQ TO CH16 PRESS [OK ]

FOR MORE OPTIONS

CALL LOG

DISTRESS

U S

SHIP/SHIP

SELECT

U S

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

CALL LOG POSIT’N LOG

[BACK]

CALL LOG CALL-02

ALL SHIP URGENCY

$SALTY DOG

2:26UTC

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CH/OK knob. Select from the

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Press OK

• Call Back. Makes a routine Individual Call to the caller listed in the entry.

• Delete. Remove this entry from the log.

• Save. Stores any undefined MMSI number into the Phonebook and enables you to assign a corresponding name to it. If a name is already assigned for this MMSI number in the phonebook, you are prompted to edit the name.

5.9 DSC Setup

The DSC Setup menu item is used to determine the following functions:

• the radio’s MMSI ID number

• how your radio responds to a Position Reply request

• whether your radio automatically changes channels for incoming Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls

To adjust the DSC settings:

1. Press and hold the MENU/DSC key for 3 seconds to enter DSC Menu mode.

2. Rotate the SETUP.

3. Push the appears.

Make your selection from the following options:

• MY MMSI ID

•AUTO CH CHG

•POS REPLY

OPTIONS

. .

SHIP/SHIP

BACK

PURA VIDA

CALL BACK

DELETE

SAVE [BACK]

D9427-1

CH/OK kn ob or pres s th e up down a rro w keys to highli ght DSC

CH/OK knob or press SELECT to accept. The DSC Setup screen

My MMSI ID

This operation stores the MMSI number required for DSC communications, including Distress Calls. If you try to access a DSC function before entering the MMSI number, an error message appears and you are prompted to enter the MMSI ID.

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 95

Note:

You can obtain an MMSI number from BoatUS (www.boatus.com).

This is a one time operation. After the MMSI number is programmed:

• you will not be able to change it

• only your dealer/distributor can change it

• after entering your MMSI ID, accessing this menu item will merely display the programmed number

To enter or view the MMSI ID number:

1. From the DSC Menu, select DSC SETUP.

2. From the DSC SETUP menu item, select MY MMSI ID. If an existi ng M MSI ID is s tored, th e value a ppe ars. I f the MMSI ID i s blank,

dashes appear, indicating that one has yet to be entered. The first character space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline.

3. Rotate the

CH/OK knob. The flashing underline is replaced with a numeric

character. Continue rotating the knob to scroll through the selections. Use the < and > soft keys to edit selected characters, if necessary.

4. When the appropriate number appears, press the

CH/OK knob to accept.

The next character to be filled in sequence is then underlined. Continue this process until all MMSI characters have been entered.

5. When all digits have been selected, press DONE to accept. You are prompted to re-enter the MMSI number.

6. Using the

7. Press the

CH/OK knob, re-enter all nine MMSI digits to confirm.

CH/OK knob to accept your selections.

If the second entry does not match the first entry, a warning message is displayed and you are prompted to press BACK, and then retry.

8. When complete, press DONE to accept. The PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL screen appears.

9. Press DONE one last time to save the MMSI ID number and return to the DSC SETUP screen.

Note:

• The Ray218/Ray55 is designed to be used as a recreational Ship Station only.

• You cannot begin the MMSI ID number with “0” (single zero), as this prefix indicates a GROUP ID.

• You cannot begin the MMSI ID number with “00” (double zero), as this prefix indicates a COAST STATION.

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U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

Select numbers

DSC MENU

POS REQUEST CALL LOG PHONEBOOK

DSC SETUP

[BACK]

Press OK

U S

PLEASURE

SELECT

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

DSC SETUP

MY MMSI ID

AUTO CH CHG POS REPLY

[BACK]

MY MMSI ID

INPUT MY MMSI ID: 366123456

PRESS DONE

MY MMSI ID

RE-ENTER MY MMSI ID: 366123456

PRESS DONE

DONE

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

U S

PLEASURE

DONE

U S

PLEASURE

BACK

MY MMSI ID

INPUT MY MMSI ID: _--------

MY MMSI ID

RE-ENTER MY MMSI ID: _--------

MY MMSI ID

PROGRAMMING 366123456 SUCCESSFUL PRESS

DONE

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DONE

Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls

For incoming Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls, this option determines whether your radio automatically switches to Priority Channel 16 to receive the call or prompts you to manually accept or decline the channel change.

The default setting is to ENABLE the auto channel change. If set OFF, the icon appears on the LCD.

This feature is useful for preventing your radio from automatically switching channels while you are maintaining a continuous watch on a certain channel (for example, in a VTS controlled area) or working with other vessels (for example, for towage).

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Note:

This feature can disable automatic channel switching for incoming DSC Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls. If enabled, you are responsible for determining whether manually declining the call is appropriate.

To enable/disable automatic channel change:

1. From the DSC SETUP menu item, highlight AUTO CH CHG.

2. Press SELECT to accept.

3. Select either ON or OFF.

4. Press SELECT to accept. If you accept ON (the default), your Ray218/Ray55 automatically changes to

channel 16 when a Distress or All Ships Urgency Call is received.

If you accept OFF, on receipt of a Distress or All Ships Urgency Call you are presented with brief details of the call and advised that a change to channel 16 has been requested. You can either accept the channel change or decline, thereby continuing to monitor your current channel. When set OFF, the icon appears on the LCD.

If you accept the request, the call is received, a tone sounds and the radio is changed to channel 16. Pressing any key disables the alarm. If you ignore the call, after 5 minutes the radio declines the call, records the call in the Call Log and maintains normal operation.

Position Reply

This option enables you to determine how your radio responds to a request for your GPS position information (lat/lon) from another station.

To enable/disable Position Reply:

1. From the DSC SETUP menu, highlight POS REPLY.

2. Press SELECT to accept.

3. Highlight the desired setting and press SELECT to accept.

• AUTO sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it is requested.

• MANUAL sends out the data only after you respond to the request.

• OFF will not send position data under any circumstances, nor notify you that the request has been made.

The default setting is MANUAL, which is described in “Position Request“ on page 89.

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Chapter 6: Customer Service

This chapter provides information on service for your Ray218 or Ray55.

6.1 How to Contact Raymarine

On the Internet

Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at:

www.raymarine.com

Customer Support

Navigate to the Customer Support page for links for:

• Finding Factory Service locations and Authorized Dealers near you

• Registering your Raymarine products

• Accessing handbooks in Adobe Acrobat format

• Downloading RayTech software updates

• Accessing the Raymarine solution database Clicking the Find Answers link routes you to our solution database. Search

questions and answers by product, category, keywords, or phrases. If the answer you are seeking is not available, click the Ask Raymarine tab to submit your own question to our technical support staff, who will reply to you by e-mail.

Product Repair and Service

In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer/distributor for assistance. The dealer is best equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer timesaving help in getting the equipment back into normal operation.

In the event that repairs can not be obtained conveniently, product service may also be obtained by returning the unit to:

Raymarine, Inc. Product Repair Center 21 Manchester Street Merrimack, NH 03054-4801

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The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt. Should you wish to inquire about the repair status of your unit, contact the Product Repair Center at:

603-881-5200 ext. 2118

Please have the product reference number, or unit serial number, ready when you call. We will do everything possible to repair and return your unit quickly.

Accessories and Parts

Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer.

However, if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at:

603-881-5200 ext. 2333

Please have the Raymarine item or part number ready when calling if placing an order. If you are not sure which item is appropriate for your unit, you should first contact the Technical Support Department to verify your requirements.

Technical Support

For technical support, call:

603-881-5200 ext. 2444

Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer questions about installing, operating and trouble-shooting all Raymarine products. Technical Service is available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

Questions can be sent directly to our Technical Support Department via the Internet. Point your browser to www.raymarine.com and click on the Customer Support link. From there, select Find Answers and click the Ask Raymarine tab.

Raymarine RAY218, RAY55 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Ray218 & Ray55 Marine VHF Radio

Trademarks and registered trademarks

Contents

About this Handbook

Important Information

Station License

Operator License

License

Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure

Safe Compass Distance

EMC Conformance

Duty Cycle

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Ray218 and Ray55 Fixed Station VHF Radios

1.2 Features

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Removing the Sun Cover

Equipment Supplied

2.2 Planning the Installation

2.3 Cable Connections

Power

Hailer Horn (Ray218 only)

External Speaker

Raymic / Mic Relocation

NMEA Data

NMEA IN (from GPS)

NMEA OUT (to Chartplotter Display)

Antenna

Antenna Mounting Suggestions

Grounding

Chapter 3: General Operations

3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs

Microphone Keys

1. PTT

2. HILO / LOC DIST

3. 16/9

4. UP/DOWN

5. SCAN / SAVE

Transceiver Controls

6. CH/OK

7. PWR/VOL

8. SQ

9. Soft Keys

Transceiver Push Keys

10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218 only)

11. MENU/DSC

12. CLEAR/WX

13. 16/9

14. DISTRESS

Optional Raymic Second Station

A. PTT

B. VOL/SQ

C. CLEAR/WX

D. 16/9

E. Soft Keys

F. MENU / DSC

G. CH

H. OK / INTCM

3.2 Transceiver LCD

1. (RX) Receiving

2. (TX) Transmitting

3. (HI/LO) TX Power

4. ATIS Active

5. (SAVED) Memory Mode

6. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode

7. (FAV123) Favorite Channel

8. Automatic Channel Changing Blocked

9. GPS

10. DSC Call

11. Weather Alert

12. Dot Matrix Display

13. (MAN) Manual Position Data

14. Channel Status

15. Soft Key Labels